The Universal, 38th
18 people recommendvia r/denverfood19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
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.
Address
The Universal, 2911 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80211
At a glance
- Best for
- Brunch
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/oday_1 in r/denverfood · Apr 2025taste
Praises the eggs benedict but warns weekends are a hassle.
- Recommendsu/PixieRust59 in r/denverfood · Dec 2025
Says they love The Universal.
- Recommendsu/Lamescrnm in r/denverfood · Nov 2023
Names the Universal as one of several brunch suggestions.
- Recommendsu/I_hate_waiting in r/denverfood · Sep 2026
Names The Universal first and says the budget works if pricier drinks are skipped.
- Recommendsu/Ig_Met_Pet in r/denverfood · Jan 2025
Would choose the Universal above every place the article lists.
- Mixedu/2021pmp in r/denverfood · Dec 2025
Thinks The Universal is not especially remarkable, though still good.
- Recommendsu/dyanaut in r/denverfood · Dec 2024
Recommends The Universal on 38th and says it serves brunch every day.
- Recommendsu/BakerofHumanPies in r/denverfood · Nov 2023
Thinks The Universal is underrated and rates its brunch and cocktails highly.
Show all 19 cited comments
- Recommendsu/scarletwitchmoon in r/denverfood · Sep 2026
Gives The Universal as a one-word pick.
- Recommendsu/Due-Landscape9273 in r/denverfood · Apr 2025
Suggested as a brunch option, offered alongside Sassafras as an alternative.
- Recommendsu/chincharacha in r/denverfood · Apr 2025
Recommends it for the Highlands.
- Recommendsu/Hermosa90 in r/denverfood · Nov 2023
Says the Universal was excellent, offering a contrast to the Bindery.
- Recommendsu/DistrictThen1265 in r/denverfood · Sep 2026
Gives Universal as a one-word pick.
- Recommendsu/netom80 in r/denverfood · Dec 2025
Misses The Universal and used to go every weekend when living nearby.
- Recommendsu/Humble_Intention5650 in r/denverfood · Apr 2025wait time
Loves it and says a solo diner should get in quickly.
- Recommendsu/movingmangoes in r/denverfood · Nov 2023
Strongly endorses the Universal, agreeing with the earlier pick.
- Recommendsu/Denjeneats in r/denverfood · Apr 2025
Included in a list of brunch suggestions, with a note that many other options exist.
- Recommendsu/butt_toof in r/denverfood · Apr 2025taste
Calls the steak and eggs killer.
- Recommendsu/ORKAYZEM in r/denverfood · Dec 2024
Lists The Universal among spots they recommend.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.