Exploring Denver: Best Brunch Denver Has to Offer

Nothing chases away the Sunday scaries quite like a Sunday brunch with friends, and fortunately for us, Denver cooks them up in spades. So, whether you’re on the hunt for creamy eggs benny or in need of a bottomless Bloody Mary bar, we know exactly where to send you.

Here’s a list of our top picks for the best brunch Denver has to offer. We separated the restaurants by neighborhood, so you can find your new go-to spot, picking out options that would even satisfy the pickiest New York transplant.

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Best Brunch in: LoDo

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery 

As winner of multiple awards, like “Best Breakfast Spot” and “Best Brunch,” Snooze serves up much more than pillowy pancakes and crispy sides of bacon. This innovative eatery’s brunch menu is something to write home about.

Each dish features delicious, unique ingredients that come together in wonderful, Instagram-worthy plates. Brunchers can kick back in the restaurant’s comfy, retro booths while perusing the mouth-watering menu. 

Sweet tooths will rejoice in the eatery’s “Blueberry Danish Pancakes” or its “OMG French Toast,” which they stuff with creamy mascarpone and top with vanilla creme, caramel, strawberries, and toasted coconut. (Our mouths are watering as we write.)

Eggs Benedict aficionados can take a walk on the wild side of this staple breakfast dish by choosing from Snooze’s variations-on-a-theme. “Bella! Bella! Benny” features slices of prosciutto, Taleggio cheese, and a balsamic glaze for a sweet and salty creation, while its spicy “Chile Verde” may transport you south of the border. 

Best Brunch in: RiNo

Stowaway Kitchen

Got that travel bug, but lack the time or money to take a quick trip out of the country? We feel you. Instead, head down to the quirky River North neighborhood and grab brunch at Stowaway Kitchen.

Its globally influenced breakfast and lunch fare can take you places way beyond colorful Colorado. International adventures experienced by Stowaway’s two owners, Amy Cohen and Hayden Barnie, inspired the menu. Little slices of flavorful mementos, transported back to Denver from trips around the world, make their way onto a global menu and into the hearts and bellies of Denverites.

As a testament to their skill, this eatery elevates even the most humble breakfast item: a slice of toast. Their “spiced fruit toast” features toothy hunks of apricot and prune bread, baked to perfection and topped with warm, melting butter.

The “scram breakfast sandwich” is so much more than than eggs and bacon trapped between two buns — Kurobuta ham, expertly scrambled eggs, tomato chutney, and arugula unite in a brioche bun for a sandwich that is truly worth celebrating. Ignite your inner wanderlust and feed your soul at this communal eatery. 

Best Brunch in: Cap Hill

City O’ City

You don’t need to be an herbivore to enjoy this vegetarian eatery’s brunch items; these dishes taste almost exactly like (if not better than) their meat counterparts. While this Cap Hill outpost earned praise for its vegetarian and vegan options, it also maintains its slot as one of the best brunch spots in Denver because of its creative, hearty brunch plates and welcoming atmosphere. In fact, they consistently garner local awards like “Best Vegetarian Restaurant” and “Best Veggie Burger.”

Tempeh bacon hash features our state’s seasonal produce, ensuring freshness and sustainability in every bite. Chicken & Waffles boasts a bourbon-brined, fried cauliflower complemented by bourbon maple syrup, chive creme fraiche, and carrot bacon. City O’ City’s savory pancakes will make you completely rethink this staple breakfast item. They top theirs with spicy kimchi, pickled carrots, and a sweet soy sauce syrup. You definitely won’t miss meat at this bohemian brunch spot.  

Best Brunch in: Downtown Denver / Central Business District

Sam’s No. 3

You’ll earn a ton of Mile High City points if you squeeze into a booth at the exuberant and classic Sam’s No. 3 diner. Head down ASAP and patiently wait in line to get a table at this always-popping breakfast and brunch spot.

Bask in the kitschy, prohibition-era atmosphere, and chat with table-neighbors who will surely become friends at this neighborhood hotspot.

Sam’s No. 3 is considered Denver’s best diner for a reason, and the menu is chock-full of comfort food classics. They believe that “a well-balanced diet is a burrito in each hand,” which probably explains why they offer a variety of hand-held burritos on the cheap.

Grab a chorizo, bacon, or classic burrito for a meal on the go, or sit and linger over heaping plates of “The #5,” country fried steak and eggs, or “The #10,” bone-in pork chops with eggs. Cozy up as the snow falls with a spiked “Nutello” or “Mexican Coffee,” featuring a rare but tasty coupling of tequila and Kahlua.

Best Brunch in: LoHi / Highlands

Root Down

This Highlands restaurant seeks to connect its diners with the food they eat using a holistic, communal approach. As a winner of the “Best Gluten-Free Menu” award, their dishes cater to diners of all dietary needs.

Root Down showcases seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients to ensure its food remain bright, fresh, and ecologically conscious. Not only will you eat a delicious brunch, but you’ll also contribute to Colorado’s agricultural community. It’s a win-win!

The “Bibimbap Steak and Eggs” offers a new take on a western favorite and features coffee-rubbed Callicrate sirloin, expertly-poached eggs, and gochujang BBQ sauce. Root Down’s bottomless blood orange mimosas pair perfectly with this hearty dish, making for a truly indulgent breakfast. This autumn and winter, treat yourself to Root Down. You deserve it.

Best Brunch in: Five Points

The Lobby

If you’re in search of a little hair-of-the-dog-that-bit-ya, swing by The Lobby for the best brunch drink deal in town. Its wide variety of savory comfort food will soak up last night’s mistakes, while its bottomless mimosas and bloody Marys will nurse away any lingering regrets.

Over the past decade, this Five Points gem has evolved to cater to Denver’s growing foodie culture. Its current menu reflects our city’s residents’ desire to try new flavors while enjoying a no-frills cuisine with a cold drink in hand. 

The Lobby’s food fits all budgets and preferences — “Waffle Dippers” consist of heaping mounds of creamy pimento cheese, while, on the other hand, the “Shroom Scramble” offers a healthier brunch option to offset your bottomless beverage selection.

There’s no judgement here at this relaxed locale. Come as you are, order what you wish, stay for an hour or for an entire day. 

Live Next to Your Favorite Brunch Place

Now that you know the best brunch spots Denver offers, find an apartment nearby and make one your go-to Sunday morning spot. Finding your next apartment is easier than it sounds, and we’d love to help. At AptAmigo, we’re the matchmakers between you and your dream apartment. Simply reach out and tell us everything you’re looking for in your future place. Our local experts will compile a list that fits your desired specifications. Next, we’ll schedule tours and attend them with you, so you’ll have someone helping you every step of the way. Too easy, right? Welcome to the future of apartment hunting.

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