Our experience was very good unlike previous Yelp Reviews, but in line with the favorable Google reviews. We really liked the vibe, funky retro decor and the food & drink choices available at Jelly. Customers were lively and enjoying their meals & combinations and was contagious. Staff was friendly, hustling and helpful. We all loved our choices and fulfilling. We appreciated not just having the usual breakfast fare to make our selection. There were many we wanted to try. The three of us shared sampling the 8 varieties of their donut holes - YUMMY Our son is a graduate student at DU and while wanting to try another dish, still stick with the Aztec Rice Hash because you don't see this combination elsewhere. I really wanted to try the Avocado Caprese, but wanted eggs and The Hillside Scramble got me with the roasted red pepper. My husband deviated from his Egg Benedict tendency to get the Southern Style Biscuits & Gravy for a change of pace. The biscuits were huge and tasty. The Iced White Mocha was spot on for my coffee tastebuds and the Cortado was equally tasty for our son. Our son scored leftovers as we became full. For us and the other customers enjoying Jelly we would be back. read more

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came in during breakfast on 4/21 and had some of the best food i've had on this vacation so far. but even better than the food was the service. not sure what her name was but she was the kindest server ever and was taking care of the entire restaurant alone! so if you were the young black woman that served me portobello benedict and complimented my dress, thanks for the great experience! read more

Jelly - portobello benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

A good breakfast place near D.U.'s campus. Lots of egg choices. Parking can be a problem. The staff is well trained but at times they appear short-handed. There is nothing special about the interior seating but they do have a fun collection of old cereal boxes on the walls. Prices are comparable to similar restaurants. If you like donuts, that is their speciality. The place has a good vibe. read more

Jelly - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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What a cool and funky place. The decor is amazing. Everything from pop culture cereal boxes to garbage pail kids. The donuts melt in your mouth. The hash was flavorful and just the right size. The biscuits were yummy. And the service was just as nice. read more

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Our host was good, food was good. They forgot to our donut bites order but it was not a big deal. Once they realized they forgot they were willing to give to us for free. read more

Jelly - Challah FRENCH TOAST - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Meh. It has more appeal visually, than culinary. The menu is extensive and exciting, and portions are large...but ultimately the taste is simple. The hash could benefit from an additional protein and flavor. Staff was nice and service was quick, even on a Saturday morning. read more

Jelly - Aztec Rice Hash* - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I love Jelly and I was excited to try this location as I usually go to the one closer to Capitol Hill. The menu was the same and I had my usual favorite: Aztec rice hash. It is the perfect combination of savory, sweet and spicy! The dish comes with toast and fresh house strawberry jam, which was divine. I also shared the crunch berry French toast with my friend and it was incredible and so unique. The atmosphere is wonderful with natural light, friendly staff, clean environment and cute retro decor. Jelly offers a wide selection of sweet and savory foods and always a great experience. read more

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My husband and I eat at Jelly frequently, and we always go back! It's affordable, delicious, and usually not too long of a wait. The restaurant is diner style, but with some more modern colors thrown in, and is well decorated with vintage cereal boxes and art. The breakfast burrito is always delicious, and big enough to take home leftovers. My husband switches his order around, but loves the biscuits and gravy as well as the chilaquiles. I rated 4 stars because the food is a bit inconsistent in terms of flavor, but it's never different enough that we don't enjoy it. Jelly is a classic for our family! read more

Jelly - Jelly special! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Absolutely love Jelly, had a semi large party of 8 on 4/20, which also fell on Easter this year.On top it was also my birthday. After an online scheduling snafu the host called an audible and pushed a few tables together. Food is ALWAYS top notch. Been dining at the OG Jelly in Cap Hill for 15+ years. Only thing I wish I could have ordered was a bowl of cereal. It would be neat to offer some current cereal offerings, maybe next 4/20? read more

Jelly - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Put ourselves on the waitlist, showed up when we received a text that our waitlist spot was ready. When we arrived at the restaurant, we waited at the host stand for over 20 minutes, with essentially no acknowledgment that we were there for our table. We waited so long that the 15 minutes buffer period that you have to arrive to your table ended. Eventually, we just left and went somewhere else. read more

I would not recommend this place to anyone not even my worst enemy. there was food on my utensils when they gave it to me I asked for a new one he went in the back and just smudge it didn't get me new utensils like I asked the waiter didn't ask me once if I needed a refill on my water they didn't come over at all to check up on us. I wish I could give a zero star, but the lowest I can give is a 1. They also charged me for chocolate chips when I didn't get any chocolate chips on my pancakes. I was super excited to try the donuts when I got home. The donuts are sadly disguised as bagels! read more

Jelly - These donuts are bagels!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Can confirm Jelly is celiac / GF friendly! GF donut holes in the first photo. Staff seems knowledgable and sensitive & it's a fun place for groups on a weekend AM! Reservation recommended for brunch-ing I can't speak for the non-GF food as a celiac bruncher, but my non GF friends seem to enjoy their meals! As a celiac diner I mostly focus on 1. Variety of options on a menu and 2. Execution of food tastiness. While Moxie on broadway is still my favorite Denver brunch spot, Jelly is perfect for a larger group brunch and a more classic dining experience! read more

Jelly - GF donuts - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Keep hearing about this place since I moved to Denver. Is busy when trying to go during morning break feast times on the weekend. Has about a 45min queue wait so might be smart to get into the waiting queue while driving over. I got the bacon jalapeño pancakes which were great with some a side of rustic potatoes. The potato's weren't crazy but you go here for the donuts. There are many different flavor options and they are bite size so you can get a couple and try a few. Which I love! read more

Jelly - Jalapeño and bancon pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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No coffee, no hot sauce, and being rushed by the staff. What kind of breakfast place is this? Witnessed our waitress be rude to multiple tables. Food was good but we won't be returning. read more

Honestly, the one star is for the toast. The toast was presented well. The rest I would describe as hot garbage, but it was cold. I ordered the Hillside and had the potatoes as the side. Let's start with the potatoes. The poor, plain ass, barely boiled, unseasoned potatoes that got no love on the griddle. Help these poor spuds out! The scramble was so bad that I left most of it on the plate. The eggs were runny, the cheese barely melted, the sausage dry, and the peppers wet and soggy. To make bad even worse, it was all lukewarm and on a slightly chilly plate. The plate of food wasn't worth the $16 charged. Denver restaurants are struggling because there is no perceived value and people have experiences like mine and stop going out. read more

The food here is amazing! I go to school nearby and every time my parents are in town we come here for breakfast/brunch. We've tried almost everything in the menu now and loved it all, definitely don't forget about the donut bites! read more

I really like this location. It's close to me and conveniently place. Our severs were cool. Nothing super special not super negative. There was the downside that they didn't give us cutlery when we sat down. We didn't even have it when the food came. So that was kind of annoying, but not a deal breaker. They also didn't bring creamer for my friend's coffee, even though they asked him if he wanted some. Again, annoying but not a deal breaker. It was a Sunday so I'm sure there was a lot going on. The food though was delicious. Got a Basic Breakfast with a cinnamon roll pancake, and of course, a mimosa. Sweet and savoury is always my jam. My friend got the Eggs Benedict and his kiddos got pancakes. One tip: ask for the potatoes CRISPY!!! Their soft potatoes just ain't it. I need to start coming here more often. read more

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Service was bad, food was worse. My friend and I grabbed brunch and neither of us finished our food. Neither dish tasted good.

This place has such a cute, nostalgic vibe! It would have been a solid 5-star experience, but the service left a bit to be desired. When we arrived, we waited at the front for about five minutes without being greeted. One staff member behind the bar glanced our way but continued eating and chatting with customers, another walked past without acknowledgment, and finally, a third person seated us. That said, the food absolutely made up for the rocky start! We shared the Corn Flake French Toast and the Cinnamon Roll Pancake, both were phenomenal. I also had the Corned Beef Hash, which was delicious and cooked perfectly. If the service were as warm as the atmosphere and the food, this spot would be an easy 5 . I'd still recommend it for the fantastic flavors and nostalgic charm! read more

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Severely understaffed for a Saturday morning. Biscuit for the biscuit and gravy was hard and stale. The restaurant was unkept and dirty.

The food was amazing! Everything tasted as if it was made in house, super fresh. They played good music and the staff was all very friendly. I don't even write reviews on here, but I have found my new breakfast spot! Love it read more

Came here for Saturday breakfast with my partner. Seating inside, at a small bar, and an outdoor covered patio. Was able to get seated within 10 minutes. They do have a waitlist in Yelp, which is super helpful because it's gets busy quick. The hostess and wait staff were great, took orders quickly and always grabbing empty plates. I got the pancakes and my partner got a Benedict. Both were awesome. We will definitely be back. read more

Jelly - Buttermilk Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I wish I could give less than one star. Walked in and waited for about 15 minutes to even be acknowledged. The couple in front of us was looking around waiting for any staff member to say anything to any of us. 2 staff members walked to the host stand multiple times without looking or acknowledging the presence of anyone standing in line waiting to put a name in. Not one person seemed like they wanted to be there with the exception of one server who seemed to be running every table in the place. Staff member working on making drinks finally came over and took the name of the couple in front of us but by that point it was such a long wait we just left. Genuinely shocked at that experience having worked food service before, very disappointing. read more

Jelly was our brunch stop after a morning at the Denver Botanical Gardens. We didn't wait long to be seated, despite the place being packed. Let's talk about the fab parts first. The place is cute, a bit of a throw back to the late 80s and 90s with cereal boxes lining the walls. Absolute flashback. The servers were also friendly. They were slammed and this likely impacted a few things with our order, but they were always friendly and smiling. The donut bites were delish. If you've been but haven't had these, what are you waiting for? We had 8 - 4 of the seasonal special and 4 of the cinnamon sugar. Yum. Most everyone in my party enjoyed their mail, minus me. Isn't that a bummer when your meal doesn't stand up to what you see on other plates? Our friends were gluten free and raved over the bread - cakier and much tasty than they are accustomed to having. My partner spoke well of his dish. Mine? Not so much. I ordered the Haco Chili Benedict and left 3/4 of it on the plate. I ordered a Bloody Mary and left it also. The biscuits were very undercooked and raw. The bloody was incredibly salty. Sad girl that morning, lol. We'll go back. One dish outta four was likely a fluke. And I'll opt out of the bloodies. read more

We had to leave after 30mins cause all we got was just water and no waiter came to the table. It was also pretty dead so not sure the issue. It was the second time this has happened. It sucks cause the food is great, but we'll never go back. We use to go all the time, the hot brown and benes they did were great. I hope it gets better in the future. read more

AMAZING!! There were so many gluten free and vegetarian options the whole family loved it!!!

Poor food quality. Terrible eggs food and coffee. Had the hot molly and there was NO turkey. Usually these are thick slices of turkey. Nope. It was tiny microscopic pieces. TINY. Could not find them in the tasteless gravy. And the eggs with salmon? Over cooked. All of it. And the eggs were terrible quality. So was the salmon. The only good thing was the potatoes. They were good. read more

We came here for Mother's Day and were very excited to try this place. We loved the decor, all the retro cereal boxes all over the walls were awesome. We did have a reservation and were late by 3 minutes and they did give our table to another party so we ended having to wait an hour after our reservation on the wait list. That was a little frustrating but they did make it up to us by covering the first round of drinks for everyone. Our server was awesome and he took great care of us on a busy day. The food was amazing, everyone got something different and they loved it. This has become one of our new favorite breakfast spots. If you want some amazing breakfast give Jelly a try!! read more

Jelly - Breakfast Sandwich* - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Cafe gets very busy but the waitlist online stays up to date and moves fast. The staff puts in a lot of work to make sure everyone is taken care of in a timely matter and the food is great. Really loved the Aztec Rice Hash, had a bit of a kick but delicious. The avocado toast was refreshing and light. Donuts are always good. Great place and worth it, but prepare to wait 20-30 min especially on the weekends. read more

Jelly - Aztec Rice Hash* and Avocado Caprese Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

What a cute spot! I enjoyed my cup of coffee while sitting in the brightly colored atmosphere to avoid the previous winter storm.

The best part of coming here on the weekend is knowing you won't be alone in fighting your hangover. My cappuccino was a delicious start to my meal, and the wisco was excellent. I had to put my sunglasses back on halfway through the meal, but the food healed me by the time I left. read more

Jelly - Wisco Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great spot for some warm gluten free donuts! Highly recommend them. My friend and I also grabbed some drinks which were amazing! The atmosphere is cozy and colorful. The service was super quick and fun. A great spot for a early morning breakfast run! read more

Get out of bed, don't bother to brush your hair (because no one cares), throw on whatever you're comfortable in and head over to Jelly!!! I don't know how this place doesn't always carry a perfect 5 star rating! Are you vegan? The veggie biscuits and gravy are for you! I don't know what's in that gravy, but it's smooth and delicious! I could go for some right now actually! Their sourdough with a side of homemade jelly is yummy! I can't get enough of their pineapple juice. For all I know, it's from concentrate, but it tastes fresh to me! The service is 5 stars always! read more

No complaints. The service was good and prompt. Even better was the food. I got two cinnamon roll pancakes and a side of bacon alongside it. It was great. It's a cool looking place too. read more

Jelly - Cinnamon Roll Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This restaurant is addictive! I am in love with their eggs benedict. My spouse loves their pancakes. We both love their lattes. The restaurant itself is very cute. Old time cereal boxes adorn the walls. Really a great throw back to childhood. read more

Long lines, so book a table first before heading out to the restaurant. Good size place to dine-in. Seating is best w/ 4 people or less IMO. Breakfast/brunch great menu choices Chili was great. Lots of tomatoes and flavorful. Both breakfast entree was great and simple. White mocha coffee great, have to grab it if your undecided. Will recommend! read more

Jelly - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great stop for breakfast! While the jelly wasn't really the star of the show, I enjoyed a classic breakfast that was both yummy and filling. The decorations and overall ambiance of the place was my favorite part. Old school diner with vintage memorabilia and a modern touch with pops of bright colors. Service wasn't anything memorable, but wasn't bad. Overall, glad I stopped here and will be returning! read more

Great breakfasts! We had the classic breakfast and the scramble breakfast with cheeses and bacon. Both dishes were delicious! Great portions and their cafe au lait was good too. Their strawberry jelly is so tasty! Very cool place :) read more

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I really love this location. Plenty of street parking all around, fun and friendly staff, plenty of room to wait and a great meal ahead! During our last visit, we started with a variety of mini donuts. They mixed up our requested flavors so a couple didn't make it to the table but what we got was delicious. My favorites are the Thai peanut, salted caramel and maple bacon. These can be pretty filling so don't overdo it if you want to eat your actual meal. Everything we've ever tried here has been good. The biscuits are fluffy. The bacon always cooked the way we've requested. The potatoes deliciously seasoned. Jelly is a fun spot to bring your kids, out of towners or anyone who enjoys an upbeat atmosphere and some tasty food. read more

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Delicious cinnamon roll pancakes and Boulder scrambled eggs. The cream anglaise and cinnamon sugar donuts were our favorites read more

Jelly - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado