Best brunch in Denver

54 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

People recommend Safta for brunch, and many single out the weekend buffet; several call the food incredible, wonderful or stellar. Several diners say it costs a lot, though one thinks the food and portions justify it and another questions whether brunch is worth the cost. One diner finds the room cavernous.

42 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most people recommend Onefold, and many call the food delicious, solid or creative. Some diners single out the breakfast congee. Several diners place it by Union Station, and one says that branch is bigger and less busy, while another has been disappointed there twice and prefers a different branch. A few say it is small or gets very packed, and a couple say it is not cheap. Opinions split on custom swaps: a few defend turning them down, though one of them finds it odd that a poached-egg option was declined. One diner calls it overrated.

Union Station

38 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Across its Denver locations, Lucille's is widely recommended for Creole, Cajun and New Orleans-style breakfast and brunch, and the branch shown here is the Evans one, which a couple of commenters name. Some diners point to the beignets and some to the pain perdu. One diner who has visited several locations calls the food consistently great, with a longer wait at the Logan St branch. A couple of diners are less enthusiastic: one says it has flaws, and another says a recent visit was very bad.

On Evans

38 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver, X

Most people recommend Sassafras for brunch, and several praise its drinks. One diner brings all out-of-town visitors there, one calls the chicken and waffles immaculate, and another finds the Highlands location pricey but worthwhile. Dissent is mixed: one diner found the chicken and waffles disappointing, another called the blackened chicken plain baked chicken, and one found a biscuit too hard to cut. Some diners describe slow or rushed service, and one mentions a long wait at the hostess stand.

Highlands

32 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood

Many people recommend Stowaway Kitchen for brunch, and several praise the food. Several call it among the city's best brunches or a must-try, though some say it suits smaller groups. On the other side, one diner finds the vibe pretentious and the food only okay, one describes mostly good visits with one mediocre and one bad, including a forgotten order, and one says it is not to their liking.

Rino

25 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

People recommend Sam's No. 3 for brunch across its Denver outlets; the one shown here is the downtown diner at Curtis and 15th. A few recommendations come as answers to a question about brunch near the performing arts center. One diner describes the downtown diner as roomy with a full bar in back and above-average food, and another says it is plain but does everything well. Some call the food mediocre, one says it does not match the vibe they wanted, and one found the bloody Marys watered down at the Cherry Creek outlet.

Downtown

21 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Denver, r/denverfood

Many people recommend Champagne Tiger, mainly for its drag brunch, and several praise the food. Two diners found the food mediocre or poor and not worth the cost, and one of them also found the room cramped and very loud. Another diner admits the drag brunch is loud but says drag events always are, while one found the entry charge worthwhile.

20 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most diners recommend Fox and the Hen, and many name it as a brunch pick in the Highlands. Some describe the space as charming, quirky or trendy, and a few praise the food and drinks. On the other side, some warn of crowds or long waits, one finds it pricey with weak food, and one calls it gross.

Highlands

20 people recommend, 15 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/denverfood, r/Denver, X

Snooze is a chain with several outlets, so these views pool across them; the location shown here is DTC. People are split. Some praise the benedicts and pancakes, and several call it good or great. Many say its quality has slipped, some call it overpriced, and one calls it the most overrated chain in Denver while another says it now trades on reputation with tourists. One says the weekend waits at a newer Arvada outlet are not worth it.

Dtc

18 people recommendvia r/denverfood

Most commenters recommend The Universal for brunch. One diner praises the eggs benedict and advises avoiding weekends, and another calls the steak and eggs killer. One rates the brunch and cocktails highly, and several say they love it or miss it. One commenter finds it not especially remarkable though still good, and another says it works on a budget if you skip the pricier drinks.

38th

18 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many commenters recommend Root Down for brunch, and a few call the brunch excellent or consistent. One diner recalls a nice patio, though it has been a long time since their last visit. Two commenters say its brunch is weekend-only, with weekday dinner and happy hour lacking bottomless mimosas; one of them had earlier suggested weekday bottomless mimosas.

18 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most commenters recommend Tamayo for brunch, and many describe it as an all-you-can-eat or bottomless brunch. Several call the brunch good or excellent, and one calls it the best they have had. A few find it mediocre, not great or just okay, and one calls it terrible with wrong orders and cold food. One says it was once amazing but now has fewer options and is no longer worth it, another calls it just okay and far too expensive, and one says the unlimited-drinks window is tracked strictly.

Downtown

17 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/denverfood

Many people name The Bindery as a brunch pick, and a couple praise the Dutch baby. One diner calls the brunch amazing, and another says they love it. Others are sharply negative: a few find the food poor, one was disappointed by the breakfast carbonara, and a couple report unavailable menu items, one of them also describing poor service.

15 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/denverfood

Most diners recommend Bacon Social House for brunch, and several call it solid or reliable. One diner has never been let down by a meal, one praises the chicken and waffles, and one likes the bloody Mary mix at the Sunnyside outlet. Branches differ: one diner says the Littleton and Sunnyside outlets are much better than the Broadway one. Some diners are unimpressed: one found the bloody Marys weak, one called the bacon flight mediocre and thin, and one called a birthday brunch underwhelming and overpriced. Another dismisses it as not good.

Sunnyside

13 people recommendvia r/denverfood

Many people recommend Four Friends Kitchen for brunch, and a few call it a favorite or go-to spot. One diner praises the sausage and starters. A few mention crowds or a consistent wait, one finds it loud, and one notes a bit of a diner feel.

12 people recommendvia r/denverfood

Many people recommend Duo for brunch, and several call the brunch good, nice or pleasant. A couple of diners say its popularity and quality have risen and fallen over time, and one calls it cute. One diner who always did brunch found dinner entrees bland on a visit.

12 people recommend, 5 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/denverfood, r/ColoradoSprings

Many people recommend Denver Biscuit Company as a brunch spot; it has several outlets, and one commenter prefers the Tennyson outlet over the Colfax one, and Tennyson is the outlet shown here. Several call the food great or awesome, though several also describe it as filling or heavy, and a few say the menu is narrow. One diner finds it overhyped, one says it is not worth a special trip, and one says the biscuits were dry; some call the Bloody Marys middling or pricey.

11 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver, X

Many diners recommend The Lobby for brunch, and several mention its bottomless mimosas. One diner says it can handle big brunch groups, though they find the basement tables so-so, and one says its breakfast shots are a good way to kick off a birthday party. One diner praises the benedict and a bloody mary, one calls the food alright.

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Many commenters recommend Tupelo Honey, which is a chain; the location shown here is Union Station, which some commenters place just behind or inside the station. Several name it as a brunch suggestion, and a couple answer a Saturday-reservations question by saying it takes reservations. One commenter calls the chicken and waffles really solid, and another says the food is pretty good for southern-style. One diner found it alright but pricey, and a couple note it is a chain.

Union Station

11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many diners recommend the drag brunch at Hamburger Mary's, and several call it fun or great. Food opinions are split: one says the food was good, while some call it poor. A couple say the drinks are not bottomless, one advises earplugs because the noise is intense, and another calls it fun but wants something other than a drag brunch.

10 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many people recommend Chez Maggy for brunch, and no one warns against it. One diner calls the brunch great, chill and upscale, and another simply calls it great. A couple of commenters suggest it as a close option for brunch near the performing arts center, and several others name it with no detail.

10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood

The Cookery at Myrtle Hill, a Wash Park spot, is recommended by most diners. Several call it the best brunch in the area, and two point to the chicken and waffles, saying everything is made in-house. One commenter says it does not take reservations unless its policy has changed, and another concedes that point but still calls it a great spot.

Wash Park

10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood

Most commenters recommend Hashtag, and several name it as a brunch pick; the location shown here is Central Park, which one diner describes visiting. Some praise the drinks, including the bottomless mimosas and breakfast cocktails, and one commenter says the chilaquiles are the best they have had. One diner liked it enough to go back for a second meal and wanted more seasoning on the vegetables, and one finds it a bit pricey. One who ate at the downtown location stopped eating the chicken and waffles partway, though they credit the strong cocktail.

9 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many commenters recommend The Delectable Egg, and several name it directly for brunch; the Lowry outlet is the one a commenter names, and this listing is that one. A couple say it offers bottomless or unlimited mimosas, one commenter points to the Lowry location, and another says it could work for a group.

9 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many commenters recommend Acova for brunch, and some give only the name. One diner says they have always enjoyed it, another calls it a favorite, and one calls it great. A couple name it in answer to gluten-free brunch questions, and one suggests it for brunch if the patio is open.

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People recommend Jelly Cafe for brunch, and several name it directly in answer to brunch questions. One diner calls it a personal favorite and another a reliably good brunch pick. One commenter names the 13th Avenue location, and another suggests its happy-hour bloody Marys.

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Several people recommend Urban Egg for brunch, though most give little detail; the Cherry Creek outlet is the one a commenter names, and this listing is that one. One diner calls it a classic brunch spot with consistently good food while noting it gets some flak for feeling gentrified, and another rates it fairly good. One thinks it might handle a group of the size they were asking about, and another thinks it could fit the budget described. One diner says the bloody was decent, and another prefers its bloodies over Snooze's.

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Many people recommend Bon Ami for brunch, and one calls it a personal favorite. One diner says the merise crepe is delicious and the spot is cute, and a visiting parent always asks to go there. Another urges a brunch date there instead of just coffee, and one names it in answer to a gluten-free brunch question.

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People are split on Syrup. Several recommend it for brunch, with one calling it delicious and another naming it as their top choice. On locations, one prefers the downtown location and another finds the Cap Hill location decent. Some call it mediocre or poor, and one says to pass on it.

7 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many people recommend Linger, and several name it as a brunch pick. A couple mention its views, and one diner reported a great time at a drag brunch there. Two diners are mixed: one feels the food is less consistent than Root Down's, and another says it was once great but has slipped, though it can still be enjoyable.

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People recommend Pig and the Sprout for brunch, and some of the recommendations are for brunch near Union Station. Some diners mention its mimosas, including bottomless ones. A couple like the menu, and one calls it a less fancy alternative.

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Many diners recommend HOJA. One commenter calls it number one by a long shot among the suggestions, one calls it a little gem with great burritos, one says its farmer's bowl tastes better than expected, and one calls it unique with incredible food and drinks. A commenter advises against most South Pearl restaurants but makes HOJA the exception, and another places it a short walk from the farmers market.

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood

Many diners recommend La Fillette, a bakery, and several name it for brunch. A couple of diners praise the hash, and one rates the egg sandwich as the best brunch item. One recommends it as a breakfast spot with homemade baked goods and quick seating. One calls it overpriced and below other Denver bakeries, and one notes it sits outside downtown, a short drive away.

6 people recommendvia r/denverfood

Several diners name Rioja as a brunch pick. One diner loves the bread service and bloody drinks, another calls the restaurant amazing, and one calls it an upscale brunch. One diner finds the food delicious but expensive.

6 people recommendvia r/denverfood

People recommend Cozy Cottage for brunch, and several name it directly. One diner loves it, and one commenter counts it among the few decent Denver brunch options while finding the scene underwhelming overall. One commenter names the Tennyson location.

Tennyson

6 people recommendvia r/denverfood

Several commenters name Brasserie Brixton as a brunch pick, and one suggests it as a sit-down option. One commenter is pleased the place has brought its brunch back, and another calls its sourdough pancake exceptional.

6 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many commenters recommend Steuben's for brunch. One diner says it took a large group booking after a phone call, another describes a more traditional brunch menu with strong drinks, and one names the Uptown location. A few comments just name it or urge a visit without reasons.

Uptown

6 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many people recommend Quality Italian, and a few single out its brunch as great. One commenter mentions unlimited Bellinis and another a bottomless drink cart, and one mentions a patio. One diner says they don't love the dinner, though they still call the brunch fantastic.

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood

Many people recommend Wilde, with one diner saying the food is very good and another calling the chicken great. One commenter says they really enjoyed it, and one loves the location at 36th and Tejon. Two diners report poor service: one who has gone more than once found the chicken and waffles good but would not go back, and another says they were seated and then ignored.

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood

Several people recommend Bistro Vendôme for brunch, with one calling the brunch great and the bottomless mimosas delicious, and another saying the cooking beats expectations and liking the low-key atmosphere. One diner who visited the newer location found the food less enjoyable than at the old one.