Denver brunch means green chile on your eggs, breakfast burritos, and maybe a hike afterward. The city's laid-back vibe extends to its brunch culture—casual but quality.
Denver Brunch Favorites
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
Creative pancakes | Local chain
Denver-born brunch chain. Pancake flights, creative benedicts. Worth the wait.
Steuben's
American comfort | Uptown
Comfort food classics done right. Great fried chicken, solid cocktails.
Mercantile Dining & Provision
Farm-to-table | Union Station
Alex Seidel's beautiful restaurant. Upscale brunch with Colorado ingredients.
Sam's No. 3
Diner | Green chile
Classic Denver diner. Green chile smothered everything. Cash-only vibes.
By Neighborhood
RiNo (River North)
Trendy, artsy
Work & Class (empanadas), Cart-Driver (wood-fired), Safta (Israeli).
LoHi (Lower Highlands)
Walkable, popular
Root Down, Linger, El Camino. Great brunch strip.
Capitol Hill
Classic, quirky
City O' City (vegan), Steuben's, Watercourse (vegan). Great for alternative diets.
Denver Brunch Tips
- Get green chile: On eggs, burritos, whatever. This is Colorado.
- Altitude affects drinking: Go easy on bottomless—5,280 feet hits different
- Outdoor patios: 300 days of sun means patio season is long
- Snooze lines: They don't take reservations. Go early or late.