Love is in the air, or rather, the air. That’s right, Love Is Blind is heading to the Mile High City, with its Denver season debuting Wednesday, Oct. 1 on Netflix. Episodes 1 through 6 will drop that day, and we’re curious to see which of the city’s restaurants, breweries, and date-night haunts make a cameo.
For the uninitiated, the hit reality series brings together a group of singles who “date” from inside soundproofed pods, never seeing each other, and relying only on voice, vibes and conversations to form a connection. If sparks fly, they get engaged before ever meeting face-to-face and are subsequently whisked off by the show’s producers to a honeymoon-like vacation. Upon their return, the couples reintegrate into real life, moving in together, meeting each other’s families, and ultimately decide at the altar whether to get married.
This season’s cast features 32 Denver-based singles ranging from a championship poker player to a former COVID crisis nurse to a couple of avid concert-goers. Each will navigate the city’s dating scene and test whether emotional connection can outweigh physical attraction.
As the Denver cast embarks on their journey to find love, we can’t help but wonder about the local spots that will serve as backdrops for dates, parent meetings, and more. Reddit sleuths have some ideas as it was hard to miss the camera crews who taped this Love Is Blind season in Denver last year.
With all this in mind, we predict these nine spots will appear on Love is Blind’s Denver edition. Watch the show, follow along, and add any of the places you think we’ll see on the reality romance show.
Le Bilboquet
Film crews rolled into this upscale French dining room in Cherry Creek, and given the price points, white tablecloths, and Wine Spectator approved wine list, we’re betting it was for a special-occasion scene. It could even be one of those meet-the-parents moments. The restaurant, which opened in 2019, serves up Parisian staples like escargot in garlic-parsley butter, tartares, and steak frites. The Le Poulet Cajun ($36), a golden roast chicken with beurre blanc, fries, and mixed greens, is another standout.
If the cast wanted a second take nearby, we’d steer them toward the sister spot Le Colonial, a high-design French-Vietnamese that opened in November 2024, which is likely after filming wrapped. 299 St. Paul St., Denver, lebilboquetdenver.com
Retrograde
The production crew successfully sussed out arguably one of the coolest date night spots in Denver: Retrograde, a mid-century meets outer space bar that’s hidden behind the freezer door of Sweet Action Ice Cream. There’s usually cheesy sci-fi movies playing with subtitles on, so if the conversation hits a lull, awkward moments are averted. And if the date is going well, grab a cone from the ice cream parlor. Fittingly, there’s a flavor called Cake Tasting on the menu. 530 E. 19th Ave., Denver, retrogradednvr.com
Linger
One of Denver’s most storied restaurants is set in a former mortuary, which always makes for a fun backstory. The “O” in Olinger isn’t lit up and the Mortuary was creatively morphed into “Eatuaries” on the giant blue and white sign, an icon in the Highlands neighborhood. Global fare like kebabs, steamed buns, street bites, and food truck favorites are all on the menu. Bonus, the city views of downtown Denver are unmatched, which should make for good B-roll. 2030 W. 30th Ave, Denver, ediblebeats.com/restaurants/linger/
Recess Beer Garden
The Love is Blind crew was likely in good company with a lot of Bumble first dates at Recess Beer Garden. The crowd leans young (and young at heart), especially during happy hour when you get a can of Miller High Life and a well whiskey shot for under $10. With an outdoor courtyard with picnic tables and upscale cafeteria-inspired eats, this dog-friendly spot is a fun representation of the Mile High City. 2715 17th St., #103, Denver, recessbeergarden.com
My Neighbor Felix
Any of the restaurants under the Lotus Concepts umbrella seem tailor-made for a dating reality show. We can easily picture cast members riding the bull at Belles & Boots, sipping Instagram-worthy cocktails like Le Cloud (topped with a plume of cotton candy) in the whimsical garden at Wonderyard, or stirring up some friendly competition at one of Denver’s top eatertainment spots like ViewHouse. But it sounds like the crew made their way to the Centennial location of My Neighbor Felix, a lively Mexican restaurant known for giant nacho platters, birria tacos, and 56-ounce shareable margaritas. Will the cast give a nod to Colorado’s famous green chilies? Time will tell. 7209 S. Clinton St., Centennial, myneighborfelix.com
Hello Darling
Coffee or cocktails are classic first-date choices, and Love Is Blind contestants may have enjoyed both at Hello Darling, a hotspot that’s part café, part cocktail bar. According to Reddit sleuths, the cozy-yet-chic spot could make an appearance on the show.
Hello Darling has two locations, one in the Highlands and another in Commons Park. They’re both beautiful, plant-filled spaces that would look great on the big screen. The Commons Park outpost also hosts a monthly Sunday Series featuring a live DJ, which would make for a unique date in the Mile High City. 3484 W. 32nd Ave., Denver. and 1610 Little Raven St. #110, Denver, hellodarling.cafe
Colorado Breweries
No dating-in-Denver show would be complete without a stop at a brewery, and if the chatter on Reddit is any indication, it sounds like the Love Is Blind daters visited more than a few local watering holes.
If the Reddit rumor mill is functioning properly, there was also some Love is Blind action at 14er Brewing & Beer Garden on Blake Street, but unfortunately the RiNo spot closed up for business in November 2024. We aren’t sure if it’ll make the show’s final edit, but the following two spots could.
Odell Brewing Co. Sloan Lake
While Denver has mountain and city views aplenty, viewers might also get a glimpse of Sloan Lake. Some sleuths spotted the crew filming at Odell Brewing Co. Sloan’s Lake Brewhouse, which brews exclusive experimental beers, serves pizzas, and is outfitted with a rooftop patio with stellar views of the mountains and the water. 1625 Perry St., Denver, odellbrewing.com
Monolith Brewing
One rumored filming location is Monolith Brewing, a Platt Park spot known for catering to all kinds of palates. On tap, you’ll find creative pours like a chocolate-orange stout brewed in collaboration with Full Frame Brewing, a smoked-pulled-pork stout, a crisp Czech pilsner, and a roasted jalapeño and serrano ale. Could the show also spotlight a lesser-known brewery game called feather bowling? Monolith features a handcrafted table for the game, which blends elements of shuffleboard, curling, and bocce into one quirky, crowd-pleasing competition. 1290 S Broadway, Denver, monolithbrewing.com
