Two stars because my wife was happy to find a restaurant this accommodating to gluten free diners. At breakfast that's a rarity. She enjoyed her gluten free sheet pancake plate. But I did not fare so well. My "Simplicity" breakfast plate came with one single scrambled egg! Who does that? Said egg was also made without salt, so I had to add hot sauce. The bacon was nice but cut up weird. The sweet potato hash was bizarre and underwhelming. And the biscuit was as hard as a hockey puck and inedible. Our meal came out to $48, which included a 20% "inflation" charge. Look, I know inflation is bad, but 20% WTF? Parking is $5/hour. So hopefully when you come here the line moves quickly. Most orders are taken by kiosk, one at a time, and even with the slowed flow of orders your food will take a while. read more

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This cute little counter service style restaurant is perfectly located by my office making it an easy and convenient location. The online ordering portal on an iPad in the store is easy and intuitive. I was able to order my lunch in just a few clicks. Getting my food took a few minutes, but I didn't expect it to be very fast as this is freshly prepared food. I had the wonton less soup. It was tasty and satisfying. I'll definitely try them again. read more

Disclaimer I am not a vegetarian or vegan, but I enjoyed this place, especially the desserts. OMG, they are so good enough to want to come back every time I cross the millennium bridge over into the Highlands; they have a backyard patio it's cool to chill out highly recommend this place for healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle read more

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This is one of my favorite places for breakfast. I love their breakfast burrito, something about their green chili does it for me. The place is entirely gluten free and paleo, so you don't have to feel guilty about anything you eat there. Some of the dishes can be a bit funky and too weird, like I don't really enjoy the salad. It just isn't a home run for me, but I like almost everything else's I've had there. Lastly, get a dessert, their brownies are so good! The seasonal desserts are often really good as well. We usually order a couple and keep them in an airtight container to nibble on all week. And yes, I do eat here almost every week, at least once. read more

Always so yummy, friendly and accommodating staff for people with extensive food allergies. I started with a bone broth, had a Buffalo chicken salad and burgers. Everything was so delicious and well prepared. We could feel good knowing we were getting nutritious food with no chance of gluten cross contaminations. Additionally, they have the exact ingredients listed of every dish listed in a 3 ring binder at the counter for easy reference when ordering. The owner walked around and asked everyone how their food was which I think is great. It's clear the staff here care about making sure you have exactly what you need and want. Thanks for being so awesome and completely gluten free, Just Be! Good luck on the new Boulder Location. Maybe Fort Collins one day? read more

Just BE Kitchen - Free range chicken bone broth with cilantro and green onion add-ins. Perfect starter on a cool December afternoon. - Gluten-Free Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Stopped in for brunch-ish. The staff are super friendly. We don't have any food restrictions but Just BE is very inclusive for everyone! I am pretty sure they can accommodate any food restriction/allergy! Had the chicken Ceasar wrap and my husband had the quesadilla. My wrap could have used a little more dressing but was delicious. Be careful, as it can get pricey. $60 for 2 including tip. They do make you auto grade 15% out the gate. Overall, it was great. I would want to come back in the winter for the dumplings! read more

This place is delusional don't even know where to begin. Prices are insane. $4 to add a tablespoon of bacon to a burrito. $8 latte when the menu on the wall says $6 "oh that's an old menu" said the expo person. Not even counter ordering it's literally seat yourself, order at a kiosk, get your own water, bus your own table, find your own silverware. It's like people wanted to play restaurant. There's no way they last. $78 for a burrito, burger, french toast bites, and 3 coffees. read more

Traveling with dietary restrictions can be tough, which is why I was so happy to discover Just BE Kitchen on a recent trip to Denver! This is a cute breakfast and lunch spot with a variety of choices. I especially appreciated the clear designations for each meal. The menu stated if a meal was whole 30 compliant, vegan, nut free, etc. Overall, the food was fantastic, the servers were kind and the ambiance was inviting. The only downside in my book was that we had to pay for parking and the lot is relatively small. If you are looking for a healthier option or have dietary restrictions, I'd absolutely add Just BE Kitchen to your list of restaurants to visit in Denver! read more

OMG!!! This was my favorite restaurant on my trip to Colorado. I love that it's celiac friendly and so many yummy options. my favorite was the loyal quesadilla and their brownies. I wish I could have tried more but you have to go to this place!!! even if you don't have dietary restrictions, i think everyone can find something on their menu. LOVE read more

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Well how cute is this place. Being an out of towner, I absolutely LOVE checking out new spots every time I'm in Denver, and this one definitely made the five star list. Just BE is a breakfast and lunch spot serving up yummy healthy items, almost all of which are gluten-free. I think most everything is also free of dairy, grain, soy, corn and refined sugar. That being said, my sis-in-law knew this place would be right up my alley so we stopped in for lunch! Initial thoughts: what a cute and quaint atmosphere with friendly staff to great you at the self-serve counter. Tough to pick a menu item with all the good options they have on offer, but in the end I went with the passion bowl. It's essentially a veggie curry over cauliflower rice. The house made curry sauce... wow. So full of flavor! And I live for crispy brussels in any dish. My sister ordered the chicken & dumpling soup which was also delicious and dense. Oh and the homemade tortillas we shared are worth getting as well. You know how some places you go and want/need to modify an order, but the staff seems irritated? Well that's not the case here. You can tell Just BE values individuals with food sensitivities and are more than willing to accomodate and modify any dish. Great spot, great vibes. I'll be back on my next visit (BRB crying that Milwaukee doesn't have places like this)! read more

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Please come to Texas, bring your delicious, gut-friendly, happy-tummy food to Texas! It will be a tradition to come here on any future Colorado trips. They offer 100% Gluten, Grain, Refined Sugar, Soy, Corn, Peanut, and Legume Free Dishes. 99% Dairy Free. Olive and Coconut Oils Only. They have what looks like an Encyclopedia detailing what goes in their dishes, so you don't have to worry about any diet/allergen issues. They have your back! Well... gut! :) - F O O D - I ordered the PASSION (Vegetable Curry) it is Vegan, Whole30 Option, Nut Free, and Egg Free. The perfect balance of spices and spiciness. It was perfectly creamy, the vegetables were perfect, and it was so flavorful. (My mouth is watering just thinking about it) My fiance ordered the CRAVE (100% Grass-Fed Burger) it is Nut Free, Keto, and Egg Free. It was on a gluten-free bun, and you could ask to add Cheddar and/or an egg. It was also absolutely delicious. - A M B I E N C E - It was a beautiful little place, with plenty of places to sit. You order at the front and they bring the food to you. There are inspirational quotes painted on the walls. You grab your own silverware and drinks (if you want water). - P A R K I N G - There's a parking lot right next door to the restaurant, plenty of places to park right in downtown. - O V E R A L L - Beautiful, delicious, amazing place. I cannot wait to come back! read more

Just BE Kitchen - The Water & Utensil Station - Gluten-Free Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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First visit... if you're looking for a diet focused restaurant this is the place! keto, white sugar free, non-dairy, etc.... This is what they focus on... for the rest of us they have sausage (real) and eggs (real) and other options. Small restaurant and on Sunday 12:30 was quite busy. But they were able to keep up the pace and everyone's meal came out hot and well-prepared. So the loss of a star is their pricing. Yes, inflation abounds but the menu prices they charge are really more in line with a much more upscale situation. That aside, they also are charging a 5% rising costs fee. Then they add in a 15% tip which for an order-at-the-counter self-serve self-table-bussing situation makes you wonder what services were provided to warrant tipping. So in the end, the place was busy and the food good and the counter people friendly. So I'll likely be back and I won't have sticker shock this time around. read more

Came to Denver on vacation and ate here for Every. Single. Meal. Walked 3 miles each way for this meal and I'd do it all over again if I had to. So yeah, big deal. First Of all, a whole30 menu? BLESSINGS. Eating out while on whole30 is v stressful as it is, so I was incredibly nervous. And equally as thankful to have found Just BE! The atmosphere is super chill and quaint. The employees were kind. Food came out fast. It's a small place but very cozy. Wish I could have enjoyed everything on the menu but had limited time. The food was filling. The cauli mac was prettt much riced cauli with a vegan queso but still good. They were out of the "pig in a blanket" when I went Sunday afternoon so I just got the mac. If you're into eating well and/or on whole30 in Denver, this is your place! read more

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I was instantly obsessed with this place as soon as I read over the menu. I knew it was all gluten-free, but it's very friendly for those who are generally conscious of their diet and want to eat high-quality meat. There are some vegetarian options too. I got the breakfast burrito and it was soooo good. I think about it often. Every part of it was delicious. My friend got the biscuits and gravy, which is dairy free, and that was yummy too. I got a chocolate chip cookie which was decent. The decor in this place is a bit odd but it really doesn't matter. I wish they had outdoor seating but again, no biggie. I'll be back! read more

Just BE Kitchen - Fulfilled - Breakfast Burrito - Gluten-Free Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We were so excited to come here and get this food again. We ordered a quesadilla, breakfast burrito, cauliflower 'wings', and chocolate chip cookie. This place is known for great quality ingredients & excellent food. Unfortunately the only things we liked were the chicken quesadilla and their water. The cauliflower was just roasted and sauced after. Sauces on the side were great but 0 crisp to them. They felt soggy and a bit undercooked. Really disappointed - not our experience last time. They also included a 15% service fee. We came here 2 years ago and had a FAR superior experience for much better cost. Sad to say we will not return. read more

I pass by this place almost every day, and finally decided to give them a shot. I had their biscuit and gravy with both mix of sausage and vegan portobello mushrooms (just so I can try both) The sauce was tasty and delicious but the biscuits were dry. Also ordered honey lavender latte (which in my opinion can be hard to perfect) but it was honestly pretty tasty with just the right amount of honey. There are hella busy during the weekends, so weekday mornings are best if you're trying to avoid the crazy wait times. read more

Just BE Kitchen - Biscuit and gravy! - Gluten-Free Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came here for brunch with some friends. This spot is grain free & 99% dairy free. They try to avoid it whenever possible. It's definitely not your standard "heavy" brunch, which is what they were expecting, so I think it took everyone by surprise at first. However, we ended up being pleasantly surprised! We tried the breakfast burrito, the hash, and a couple other items. Coffee too of course. The food was better than expected, but still didn't hit the spot quite like a usual brunch place would. I think we all just wanted something a little heavier. and/or with dairy. I like the concept & they're doing a great job at it; just not quite what I was looking for. Great spot if you want "healthy" brunch though! read more

This is paradise for people on a low inflammation diet or who have allergies. It's the first restaurant I've ever seen that has nightshade free options. Their vegan cheese is delicious as well. Such a relief to have an option other than cooking for myself. The online ordering system is also really advanced for food allergies. My one issue is that I don't like their coffee. It's very strong and bitter -- even with honey and DF milk added. I haven't had enough bullet coffee to know if I just don't like bullet coffee though. read more

Everything is delicious, a neighborhood staple! Just bummed they switched up their gf bun recently- old ones were so much better. Probably won't order the burger anymore. read more

I'm in Denver for 27 days & was looking for a GF/DF brunch spot. Wow, I am obsessed. Not only is the food & coffee FANTASTIC, but the business is taking excellent COVID precautions. I will definitely be back before I leave Denver! read more

Just BE Kitchen - Biscuits & gravy + add egg with a rosemary coconut milk latte - Gluten-Free Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Beware if Vegan options. If you just select vegan, they will straight up remove everything that isn't vegan. My breakfast burrito was just tortilla and shredded sweet potato. I asked and they were like...yeah...that's our vegan option for full price. read more

Just BE Kitchen - Breakfast Burrito - Gluten-Free Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I had wanted to try this place for a while. Some good things: nice and patient workers explained the menu. Cool decor. Tasty lattes. Some of my less preferred things: the gluten-free Biscuits had an odd texture, as did the pancakes. And it was a bummer to not have regular milk or oat milk. read more

Just BE Kitchen - Gluten-Free Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I visited this local gem on a weekend getaway to Denver and I'm glad I did. Good (healthy) food, good coffee and great service. It would be hard to ask for much more. I was fortunate enough to catch Live Music with Isaac Sinclair Teel: A Soulful Brunch ... and indeed it was! A great experience in an intimate setting at a restaurant with great atmosphere and character. Highly recommended if you're in Denver. read more

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You know I wanted to love this place because it looks so well run by a bunch of really nice ladies but gluten free is not for me. :( I had the green chili which was "seen on Food Network" and if you love green chili's, this is for you!! C had the chicken and dumpling soup. It was very good but the gluten free tortilla on the side had a strange consistency, and so did the biscuits. I wouldn't call them biscuits in the traditional sense. They crumble in your fingers, like uncooked pastry dough? The people were super friendly! Also as we dined there was a very steady flow of traffic. read more

Just BE Kitchen - Gluten-Free Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I went there and had their bacon cheeseburger and it was freaking amazing. You think the bun is going to make it taste way too healthy but it was great the whole thing and the salad and I was able to get vegan cheese because I can't have gluten or dairy. It was absolutely delicious you should go there. read more

I will NEVER recommend your restaurant!! I ordered an E-Gift card for my friend for his birthday. He NEVER received it. They claim that it has been opened. He can't possibly open a gift card he didn't receive. And they won't refund my $75 or try to resend it. Can I give Just Be Kitchen a Negative rating? Shame On You!!!! read more

We have been here a bunch of times because the food is good and safe for us with all of our food allergies. The past few times we have visited they are often out of items on the menu. This last time we brought a lot of our family. So we dropped a good amount of money here. We got there at 5:10 PM 11/25 and they already closed down the hot drinks barista area! Who closes those things down on a Saturday night at 5 PM two hours before you close?! That was very disappointing especially on a very cold Saturday night! Nothing posted about that on the website either. We attempt to order our food and they're out of a few different things so we didn't get to order those but ordered some other food instead. My son was eating his pancake that they said for the full meal, not a kids meal, they get four triangles and he only got three. Then I also noticed that the strawberries were not included on his plate. As I went to go ask Jocelyn she stated they were out. No apology, no let me get you something else instead or anything. The cook said the same thing. They were out. Why not inform me of that BEFORE I placed my order and receive my food? Awful customer service! Then we bought the dessert and they were both very stale tasting. Like they had been in the container unrefrigerated, and tasted like they were days old! So after a few not so great experiences I will never come back here and will no longer recommend this place and tell people to go elsewhere. Try Tru Roots instead or any of their restaurants. read more

I love this place because of how amazing the food is an all the different options for all the different ways that people eat keto, Paleo gluten free, nut free, etc. I did feel like the space could be cleaner, but the food was delicious. I was not disappointed, and I literally crave this place all the time. If I lived a little closer, I'd be there more frequently. read more

The food is great! I love that there is a place that caters to a healthy choices and considers all the options for gluten free, paleo, keto, whole30..... Great choice!! read more

I was starving. This is the only breakfast place open. The cashier isn't even ready. She was at a customer tables. And told me to "take my time" and "let her know if I had any questions"....as if I wasn't waiting for her..? I ordered a quesadilla with egg. I thought surely no one could mess this up. But there was no "queso" (cheese) and the bread was sweet. The sauce with it....gross. Waste of $9 read more

Me again: It's crazy nice to know a local (!) option that only makes you feel good about whatever you get. My roomie and I walked over this morning and got our biscuits-and-gravy and burrito to-go before a nice brunch at home. No way we could've cooked any rendition that matched theirs of either dish. #supportlocal read more

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I ordered catering for my birthday and YIKES. For a place that prides themselves on serving food to those with food allergies and dietary restrictions, they really messed up. My entire order was supposed to be vegetarian and yet the biscuits and gravy were covered in sausage and served with sausage gravy. On top of that it wasn't until we already started eating that we noticed the Brazen dish contained pieces of sausage! We had some friends with food allergies for medical reasons, so I went with Just Be Kitchen because I knew they would be able to accommodate this... except that they gave us the wrong bread that contained eggs when we needed the gf vegan oil-free bread. Oh and no serving utensils were were provided as requested. I spent the next day calling and trying to get this made right, only to be passed around with no help. Finally the next day I got a call and after all that I got my money refunded for only the items they messed up with a $25 credit to use as if I'm ever going back there again. If this ever happened to one of my customers, you bet I would of offered a full refund for feeding vegetarians meat and providing awful customer service help. read more

Love love love just be! I don't know what took me this long to give this place a try but it's going on my favorite list. I used to walk by this place all the time when I worked downtown but until I tried them at the lululemon event I just never tried them. That event changed my mind. The place is small. The parking is horrible but for the food you got me hooked. It's a busy little cafe on a Sunday nestled on Platte. It's super busy and that's saying a lot being in this area of LOHI where there are so many options. Just love they can make clean, delicious food. It shows how much good ingredients go a long way and you shouldn't need to sacrifice. Service - great! Food - amazing! Highlights - Chia seed pudding (only available on their catering menu) Vegetarian breakfast sandwich Deconstructed egg roll bowl Tortilla (it's homemade, warm and delicious!!) Pork Green chili Meh - Coffee. It's not theirs. Not a fault of them just didn't wow me for being a BFAST kinda place. Someone pleaseeeee put the chia seed pudding on the regular menu! Overall adore this place. wish I could give it 10 stars. Don't forget to check in to get your free coffee! read more

Just BE Kitchen - Wholehearted Pork Green Chili - Gluten-Free Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Finally making this post 3 years after regularly eating at JBK. First off, the food is amazing. Besides my kitchen and my moms cooking, it is the only place I wholeheartedly trust to nourish my husband and I. Due to health circumstances, we follow a gluten free, dairy free, mostly grain free diet. We crave the food. My go-to is the burrito, and my husband's is the loyal quesadilla. The lattes, cookies, cinnamon rolls are delicious. I've taken my whole family, several friends, law school classmates and loved ones over the years to eat there with me. I've had my bridal shower brunch there last year, study sessions, and coffee meetups over these years. JBK burritos travel with us! Now, the staff is amazing. Cori is wonderful. Jen, the owner is very friendly and seems to care about the people. Thalia and Damian truly know customer service. And many other individuals who no longer work there left quite the impression as well. Regardless of some of the staff changing over the years, one thing is for sure: they will remain my go-to place. This place feels like a 2nd kitchen/home for me. I could go on and on but simply put: I love it here. P.S. those cinnamon rolls are my guilty pleasure after a tough law school final or to treat myself after a career accomplishment. read more

Okay bear with me here we ordered a lot of food so I'll be reviewing everything we ordered. This was my first time in Denver and my first meal in there. I went with 5 friends and we ordered a wide range of food: - Hunger: Solid gravy everything was super good but biscuits were lackluster. - Passion: omg everyone absolutely loooved it. Very creamy with a strong coconut flavor. The mushrooms brought a great crunch and the greens just compliment the whole experience. - Enchanted Salad: "Very good very good" to quote my friends. - Chicken and dumpling were a bit lacking. The broth did not have much of a taste and had a bitter aftertaste. Very disappointing. - Thrive: the chicken was well seasoned with this delicious sauce but the biscuit was okay. Dumplings were surprisingly tasteless. Sweetness: The pancakes omg they are a winner. Soft and perfectly moist. You could not tell they were made of almonds. The coconut cream, strawberries and maples syrup (real maple syrup!!!!!!!) created this delicious blend. Highly recommend. - Mimosas were DELICIOUS! It has pulp and was so fresh. Overall a solid 4.5 stars. Highly recommend!! read more

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I'm excited that Denver is getting more Whole30 and Paleo restaurant options. I was really excited to try this place and wanted to love it. The space is bright and cheerful and a great place to eat. The food was pretty good, a solid 3.5-4 stars. However, the service was terrible. The woman working acted like we were a bother by being there. She was very short, unhelpful and dismissive. I felt really unwelcome and that makes me want to search for other places instead of returning here. read more

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I really like how they cater to people with food restrictions. It's hard to always have to really pay attention to what's in your food and they make life a little easier. It's all so tasty too! read more

= Will not return. I'm a service industry server/manager of 10+ years and would never handle a situation the way it was here. Attitudes of the employees are rude *both times* and it feels like they are a gift from god to me for having this restaurant, not thankful that I came to them to try food. Been there twice now with two different friends with food allergies HOPING it would be a great experience... First time was "fine" if you're happy to pay an automatic 20% gratuity for entering your own food into a POS and being promoted to add MORE gratuity after so they can walk the food from the counter to your table (since you're also expected to clean off your own table, similar to a Panera's lunch room style service). *side-note* I have worked in the service industry for 10+ years so I'm big on ALWAYS tipping my fair share plus some for anyone doing the work. Here, I'd expect for them to either add more staff so I can be greeted at the counter, served, and my table cleaned, OR reduce the mandatory 20% gratuity for already expensive food. Second time is where I'll spend some time: Came back for the allergen free food (obviously) and thinking maybe our experience would be different with staff this time. Nope. Walked in waiting to order at the counter and the individual greeted us with, "It's going to be a while, so you can enter your food in the computer or wait." Not a big deal, but not the way I'd greet people coming to give me money in my store... We then ordered our food, paid and went to sit down. After twenty minutes, I started to notice that many other tables that came after us were getting their food before us, and there's only three of us, so I knew it wasn't because we had a complicated order. (This is another problem I have with the added gratuity w/o actual service. If I had had a server or someone who was attentive to my table, they'd have noticed that we didn't have our food yet and checked for me.) My husband went to check at the counter. He was standing at the counter and the attendant walked back and forth by him multiple times without saying anything, but obviously knew he was there. Finally he said, "excuse me," and the person just responded, "yeah?" My husband explained the situation and when the staff member checked, they essentially just said, "no. We don't have it." No apology. No offering to help, just, "No. We don't have it. You must not have entered it." Ok, so when ordering there, you have to enter a name for your table's order after you pay, so it seemed unlikely that we didn't finish the payment, since I watched while we entered in the title of our table marker......EVEN SO, IF it was our error, I don't understand why someone would be so rude when we are trying to spend our money there. My husband walked back pi**ed after being treated without an offering to help. After finding out our food still wasn't ordered, I then went up to see if I could get some help. Again- I've been a server forever, so I approach being understanding. We were just met with a, "I checked your card as well and you didn't order the food." Idk if the person needed me to say, "wow. My bad. I didn't use your POS system correctly," in order to help me, but that's the vibe I got. SO, I am bad with confrontation and went ahead and ordered our food so we could finally eat. After paying the $80 for three people's breakfast, I said, "Since we still have to wait a while, is there anything we can snack on? We're super hungry." As there are clear snack containers on the counter full of brownies, cookies etc, they employee said, "No- I don't have anything to give you right now," then says they'll have our food out as soon as it's up, as they put our order in the back of the line, not jumping it up or anything. Again, I've MANAGED front of house restaurants of all kinds and I can tell you that NONE of this is how I would have handled the situation, no matter who's fault it is. Put that order in the front, since that's the actual order it should have been in and make some long-term customers. I go sit back down and inform my husband that we weren't offered anything, no drinks while we wait, no discount, no rush. Our food eventually comes, and my friend whom we treated to breakfast ALSO felt bad about the situation, so she said, "hey, I'm feeling like not coming back here because of how this was handled. Can you offer us a cookie or something?" The server literally said, as they turned away, "Sure. I can get you a cookie." It then took 20 more minutes to drop their worst selling cookie off at our table. Lol. I'll keep my money and spend it literally anywhere else. Just because my friends have food allergies, doesn't mean we have to be served like this to get it. read more

The food was delicious and the location is great. The staff was very friendly and kind. This Vegan was thrilled! That's a great place for healthy and nutritious thoughtful food. read more

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Uhhh I don't like making a negative impact on star rating when I literally haven't even eaten in your establishment.... So I won't.. but I will try to hopefully get your attention to EXTEND YOUR HOURS FOR BREAKFAST. Why even offer breakfast food if you don't open until basically lunch time anyway??? You unintentionally blow off countless potential patrons and send them straight to the breakfast joint across the way!! (Which is adorable and delicious & has many GF/V options)... but seriously... Your kitchen is rare & HIGHLY sought after! Please think about it heeeeheeeee thanks :) read more