A thoughtfully researched, up-to-date mix of beloved staples and fresh finds—indie kitchens serving Denver flavor, not corporate formula. Expect inventive menus, neighborhood character, and credible praise from respected critics. Come hungry; support local.
Best Brunch in Denver (2025)
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A thoughtfully researched, up-to-date mix of beloved staples and fresh finds—indie kitchens serving Denver flavor, not corporate formula. Expect inventive menus, neighborhood character, and credible praise from respected critics. Come hungry; support local.
Safta
Israeli restaurant
Denver’s splashiest brunch buffet: pillowy pita, silky hummus, shakshuka, smoked fish, bourekas, and babka. Chef Alon Shaya’s team anchors The Source Hotel scene. Featured in Eater Denver’s 2025 brunch guide and praised by Westword for its buffet.
The Bindery
New American restaurant
Chef-owner Linda Hampsten Fox turns global flavors into LoHi brunch signatures—think ham-and-cheese Dutch baby and Polish omelet. Consistently recommended by Eater Denver and local critics; current hours confirm an active Sunday brunch scene.
duo Restaurant
New American restaurant
A 20-year LoHi pillar of farm-to-table cooking, serving thoughtful weekend plates like challah French toast and cider-glazed pork Benedict. Featured in Eater Denver’s 2025 brunch guide; official site confirms Saturday–Sunday brunch.
Root Down
New American restaurant
A midcentury gas-station stunner from the Edible Beats crew, known for inventive, globally inspired brunch—carrot-bread French toast, huevos rancheros, tofu “paneer.” A perennial on respected guides; weekend brunch remains a hot reservation.
Stowaway Kitchen
Restaurant
RiNo’s traveler-born café with a creative, globally curious daytime menu—onigiri alongside French toast, thoughtful coffee, and a warm, communal feel. Hours and reservations confirm an active, independent brunch hub praised by local writers.
Fox And The Hen
Breakfast restaurant
Chef Carrie Baird’s all-day breakfast spot brings playful, dialed-in comfort—chicken-fried steak Benedict, churro French toast, a wall of hot sauces. Open daily and loved by local diners; a fresh essential for brunch in LoHi.
The Universal
Breakfast restaurant
Sunnyside’s cult-favorite for grits and hearty Southwestern-leaning plates. Daily grit specials, biscuits and gravy, and strong coffee keep locals lining up. Family-owned, open for daytime service; a true neighborhood brunch anchor.
Devil's Food Bakery
Bakery
A Wash Park stalwart serving brunch-style plates and excellent baked goods daily. Long respected by local media for its scratch cooking and vintage spirit; current hours show steady all-day service.
Star Kitchen
Chinese restaurant
Cart-service dim sum that doubles as Denver’s most beloved Chinese brunch—har gow, siu mai, rice rolls, and more. Lauded by Westword and local guides for years; weekend lines prove it’s still the go-to.
