Had to check out this restaurant since I live in the neighborhood. The cinnamon roll was melt in your mouth. The Romeo and Juliet (guava) pastry was a little tart for me but still good. The biscuits and gravy were really flavorful!! However, my husband breakfast burrito was very basic and not very impressive. The service was exceptional, although we were the only people in the restaurant at the time since it was early morning. The decor inside is tasteful and classic. They have a lot of outdoor seating as well. read more

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I came here for brunch today with my husband and our two friends. We live in the neighborhood and were all excited to try it, as we had heard good things. Unfortunately, the excitement wore off pretty quickly. The only positive I would give this place is that the food was decent. I couldn't bring myself to give it two stars though because the food wasn't excellent by any means, and the service was truly abysmal. We had a reservation, and were sat reasonably quickly. We were sat in a table directly in the sun, which we initially didn't say anything about because we didn't know how booked it was, and were hoping the sun would go on the other side of the building soon. It did not. We took turns rotating seats to try to stay out of direct sun, but it was hot. It's so easy to just put up a shade if you have a sunny window, but clearly this is not a priority for them. The amount of time it took for us to get our drinks and food ordered was unacceptable. It was obvious there were only a few waiters so maybe they were understaffed, however it isn't a big place and the tables never filled up completely. When the waiter finally came back with 1/4 of our drinks, we had to remind him of our other drinks. The wait for drip coffee was crazy. We had to settle for drip coffee because their espresso machine had apparently just broken. My friend ordered a juice, which they also did not have. We had to ask the waiter if we could order our food before he walked away again, because he was so slow. I noticed he took the table's order two tables down from us first, and delivered their drinks first, even though they were clearly sat after us. My friend and I went up to look at the pastries, as they apparently won an award of some sort. We picked out two pastries and placed the order with the waiter along with the rest of our food. He comes back later to tell us they are out of those pastries, which was not surprising given how slow he was. I'm sure another table was able to get them before us. We were pretty frustrated by everything at this point, and hoped we could at least move out of the sun. We asked to move to an empty table in the shade and we were told no, because they were about to seat someone there. He offered us a table right next to the DJ booth, which we declined because we figured we would not be able to hear each other talk. I'm not sure if it was the manager or the hostess, but I saw her ask our waiter if we were doing okay. I couldn't tell what the waiter said back to her, but needless to say they had opportunities to make up for their shortcomings and failed completely. As I mentioned before, there was nothing wrong with the food but it's certainly not worth going through this experience again. We will not be back. read more

Really loved discovering this little spot! A friend of mine recently moved into the neighborhood and wanted to check it out. I'm sure on a weekend, it's probably a lot busier, but it has a classic diner vibe. We got a mix of donut holes, which came out hot from the fryer, and we were able to get both dipping sauces and both were delicious. My eggs Benedict was tasty; the eggs were cooked perfectly and the croissant was fluffy and crunchy. The potatoes were so good - I loved that they were a mix of yellow, purple, and red potatoes. Our server was very sweet and made sure my coffee cup never got below half. read more

Ruby’s Good Shoes - California Benedict with Ruby's smashed potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I have never seen pastries that are so beautifully made! And they taste like a dream too. We had breakfast here and though the wait for food was long, the food was worth it!! Our server Andre was very friendly and fun to talk to. We went back the next day to just get pastries to take home so feel free to judge me for going two days in a row! Pricing was reasonable, seating indoors and outdoors is a nice opinion read more

Ruby’s Good Shoes - Croissants that look like art! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I had been wanting to check out this place for awhile! I was finally in the area and checked it out! It's in Park Hill near Central Park! Their smashed breakfast potatoes were SO delicious, hearty, and plentiful! I also ordered toasted sesame waffle and some chicken sausage with black coffee. I sat at the counter. There was plenty of restaurant seating both indoor and outdoor. Warm smiles were received from the staff as well as friendly conversation. It was early morning and not too busy yet. I loved the sun coming into the restaurant and shining on my food on the counter. It feels spacious inside with a coffee cafe walkup area as well as the seated area. I got a few biscuits to take home with me as well! The menu is very eclectic with interesting international flavors! I will be back to try more! read more

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Was sending stuff out at the post office and thought I would give this new spot a try. I was very happy I did. The place has a mod feel to it and has table seating inside and out. There is also one large community table in the center. Staff is friendly and gave the right amount of space to enjoy the meal. My breakfast order was delicious (tried the traditional American with a biscuit), had an iced Americano and a fresh squeezed juice. Not sure what spices they place into the potatoes but they were delicious. The pastry display shouldn't be skipped. Ended up taking home fresh made donut holes and some of their other pastries. Had one after dinner and it was delicious. It also has a bar with a decent number of offerings and speciality cocktails. I didn't have any on this visit. I hope to see this place thrive as the atmosphere and food are great. I asked the waiter and they said weekends get very busy so be prepared for a crowd then but it makes for a nice low key weekday spot to go to with friends or even alone. read more

Ruby’s Good Shoes - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I got the kimchi fried rice for brunch this morning. It was so flavorful and delicious! The service was great. Our server was able to thoughtfully accommodate our son with a diary allergy. They have high chairs and water cups with lids for the kids. They have a couple of kids menu options as well. read more

Ruby’s Good Shoes - Kimchi Fried Rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I wanted to five star this place because it's so cute and in a great neighborhood but unfortunately the service wasn't great (and it wasn't that packed) and the food was slightly above average. BY FAR the best thing about this place are their yummy croissants! Those get a 10 out of 10 for sure. I did swap the potatoes for a fresh salad and the dressing was also yummy. As a self proclaimed eggs benny expert I'll give this one 8.1 out of 10. read more

Ruby’s Good Shoes - Eggs benny- sub side salad. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is a lovely restaurant that serves as a perfect community meeting place, offering a beautiful bar where you can also sit. This bright and sunny location will be a place I will love to bring friends. The food is delicious and presented beautifully. Our server, Jonathan, was exceptional and very informative. The parking is easy on the side streets. The indoor and outdoor seating offers many options such as a private dining area, community table, booths, tables, and all the chairs are comfortable. I love the neighborhood location! La Croissanterie is located inside Ruby's and provides the pastries, coffees, teas, and pressed juices. These pastries are melt-in-your-mouth amazing! This is a great idea and concept of brunch all day! read more

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We've been to this place twice. The first time it had just opened and seemed to be badly understaffed. It took a very, very long time to get service or food. Once it arrived, the food was okay but not worth the wait. The second time we tried it, things had improved. We had a competent waiter and the food was decent but again it took a long time. I think understaffing may still be a problem or management is struggling to work out the kinks. I hope they succeed. Another pleasant breakfast and brunch venue nearby would be good for the neighborhood. read more

The pastries were gorgeous and flew out of the case. I arrived for our reservation and there was one pistachio croissant left. I had my eye on it and had every intention on getting it but the person in front of the got it and it was the last one. So sad! The Bloody Marys were good and the food was good too. The service was intentionally slow but friendly. I loved the music from the DJ. Everyone enjoyed their food and we had a nice time. Good but not great. Maybe the pastry would have but it over the top for me. Cute little neighborhood spot. read more

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Good shoes, good food! We came one morning after driving by it frequently. I'm a sucker for a cute midcentury diner. The interior is beautifully done. We stepped in on a cold morning, where it was half empty. From the greeting, it seems like reservations are required? So, I'd get one to be on the safe side. We ended up getting a seat at the empty bar and ordering a vanilla latte while looking over the menu. We ordered the hot chicken sandwich and blueberry buttermilk pancakes. They took a while to arrive but we didn't have anywhere else to be. The coffee came and was excellent, 5/5, one of the best lattes I've had in Denver. The food arrived and the chicken sandwich was amazing. The hot honey was something else 5/5! The pancakes tasted homemade and had great flavor but could have used a little more blueberries 4.5/5 The bartender was wonderful, there was a stressed vibe in the air and so I wonder if more staffing was needed to handle the load and potentially turn over tables quicker. read more

This is a great place out of the way in the North Park Hill neighborhood at E 33rd and Hudson. I entered around 1:30ish thinking I might get that look like "we're closing at 2, wtf?" but no, I was greeted with a friendly face and informed they're open till six. Originally, I was going to the chicken shack, but they were closed so I stumbled upon Ruby's and glad I did. Jenna, my server, was unpretentious and fun. I ordered a cocktail, which they had several to choose from on the menu; (yes I was drinking at 1:30 ish, whatever, it was my day off.) I decided on their Floral French 75. Yum. The fresh lemon juice really gave it a lift. Thank you to Neal the bartender. I ordered "Ruby's Power Bowl" to eat; Quinoa, Garbanzo Beans, Farm Fresh Greens, Japanese Turnips, Avocado and a Ginger Tahini Dressing. You can add Salmon or Crispy Glazed Tofu if you'd like. I didn't and it was just enough so I could order some Ruby's Donut Holes with a crème anglaise dipping sauce on the side. They also had a chocolate hazelnut sauce as well. Those donut holes were warm, crispy, and fluffy; and that crème anglaise was naughty! It's also very affordable and the decor was fun too. I have to return to try the CYO Grass Fed Burger, the Fried Oyster Mushroom Bahn Mi, the Salmon Benedict on Latkes, and the Korean Breakfast Rice. Rumor has it that their fresh croissants (yes you can say it that way) are amazing as well. The music was a perfect mix of Ella, Nina, Lady Day, Aretha, and more at just the right volume. I'm totally bringing my brunch crew here. Yay! Thank you Ruby's. read more

I recently visited this spot for the first time, and unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired. Upon letting the waiter know it was our first visit, I began asking questions about the menu, but before I could even finish, he started putting my order in. Even after I mentioned that I wanted to check with my husband first, he proceeded to enter my order. When he came back to me, I informed him I hadn't made my decision yet and needed to figure out my order. He had to go all the way back to the kitchen to cancel it, which was already off to a frustrating start. I also asked the waiter if the chicken sandwich was made with white or dark meat, and he didn't know, so he had to go ask in the kitchen. When he came back, he informed me it was dark meat, so I decided to cancel it and ordered the American breakfast instead.The American breakfast consisted of eggs, your choice of bacon, chicken sausage, or turkey sausage, and either toast or a biscuit. My husband had the same, but with chicken sausage, while I opted for bacon. Unfortunately, the biscuits were cold, served with even colder butter and thawed-out frozen strawberries. My eggs even had pieces of rice in them, which was pretty off-putting. My husband's mushroom gravy was more like watered-down broth than anything else. A few other things added to the disappointment. Since when does a chicken sandwich come with thigh meat instead of breast? And when I was trying to change my order and ask about the menu, the waiter gave me an attitude, almost as if he didn't have time for any of my questions. Also, my husband asked for coffee, and when it came, he had to ask for cream. The server mentioned the cream would take sometime low, and when it finally arrived, he just dropped it on the table with the stirrers. No effort to make the experience feel welcoming or thoughtful. The atmosphere was decent, with a DJ playing music, but honestly, that couldn't make up for the lackluster service and food. When we were finished, the waiter suggested we come back another day for a better experience, which just felt like an excuse for the poor service we received today. It's disappointing, because no matter how new or established a place is, the experience and the quality of food should always be top-notch. There should never be excuses for why something doesn't taste good or why your service isn't up to par. Sadly, I won't be sharing this location as one to dine at. read more

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IF you are wanting to go on a Sunday, I strongly suggest reservations. As a walk in, we waited at the hostess stand, for over 30 minutes, with no indication of length of wait, or barely any acknowledgement. The waitstaff paid more attention to us, than the person seating us. I expect to wait for brunch/breakfast/lunch on a Sunday... typically I expect to be informed as the length of wait. The food was good, had the basic breakfast and it still took longer than expected and the dinning room was not full. Were the croissants worth the wait? No. For someplace that had a full write up a few weeks ago, was not impressed. read more

Delicious! Super buttery and flaky freshly baked croissants! Everyone was very friendly and attending, and even helped me celebrate my mom's birthday. We were going to pickup the croissants but the place had such cute vibes we opted to sit in the associated restaurant. It was a cold snowy day so we were offered hot water instead of the standard cold water, which was much appreciated. Made it feel more cozy and homely. read more

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Very cute inside and big patio for the summer. We all loved our food and very nice service. My kids said the pancakes were amazing! read more

Ruby’s Good Shoes - Kids pancakes, Korean rice, salmon latke Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I love this place and it's worth the trip from wherever you are to try it. The breakfast was amazing and the staff treated me so well. I ate the Shakshuka and had mimosas, it's worth writing home about I had great conversation at the bar with others, the whole place felt very relaxed and chill. They even had a DJ who created a very low key chill vibe. read more

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Lary and the bartender served us and helped us with recommendations for food and drinks! Service was great, they knew what they were talking about, we got our drinks and food so fast as well! New favorite brunch place unlocked, can't wait to come back and try more off the menu! read more

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Great food, that lived up to it's reputation. Including the positive word of mouth that I heard from friends and family, as well as excellent service read more

Yum, yum, yum!!! Came for brunch and left stuffed and happy!! We tried the Escargot Chocolate pastry (have it warmed!) and the new Monkey Bread. Both were fabulous. The avocado toast is plenty for a meal and I loved all of the herbs and seasonings they add. The freshness of the cucumbers, the briney pickled onions, the semi-spicy aioli drizzle. Perfection. The two Benedicts and the shakshuka were also on the clean plate club orders. I ordered a side buttermilk pancake and couldn't get to it but the flavor was great on the one bite I had. Their fresh pressed juices are so satisfying, particularly the Carrot one. They also have full a coffee, alcohol and NA bar. There is a great outside patio that I can't wait to visit in the spring. The inside is small and intimate, while the seating areas are cozy booths or tables. No one was cramped together, but I'd highly recommend a reservation. I can't wait to come back! read more

Ruby’s Good Shoes - Avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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New spot in park hill neighborhood- couldn't find the menu online anywhere (see my pics for the menu!) so took a little of a gamble and was worth it! Food had good flavor, the stand outs were the cheese grits (quite thick and buttery, very good) and the chicken sausage links with the American breakfast. The shakshuka was good, just a very rich/acidic tomato flavor that made it hard to eat a lot of. The fried nann bread was very good and different. Service was good, very friendly. Seems like the servers are still getting bearings on the menu (which fair it's a new spot) and while they all were trying to help I noticed some inefficiency (ex 3 different people asked the table next to us if they needed salt and pepper). Ambiance was great and their patio was perfect and great music. Overall enjoyed this spot and Appriciate that there are a good amount of gluten free options including gf waffles! read more

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What a jewel. I found this place by accident, and what a fortunate accident it was. The service and the food are outstanding. I will be going back! read more

This was my first and last visit to this restaurant. I had never heard of it and was excited to try it so I drove 45 minutes each way to make the visit with my daughter in a wheelchair. The tables are not that accessible to begin with and rather small so we had to sit in a booth. The space is open and modern so that was a plus! The food and service was horrifying to say the least. The waiter took my drink order and it took nearly 45 minutes to get a mimosa and a latte. He didn't come back to take my food order or come ask how the experience was going. The only food item that was good was the biscuit and peach jam. The wings were not cleaned properly. The wings need to be cleaned, soaked in kosher salt, and re-rinsed before putting the seasoning on them. The eggs were not scrambled softly but fried too hard for my daughter to eat. We both love food & clean our plates but we left it on the plate at the table. I'm very disappointed in the food and service...I would've been happy if this was an upscale soup kitchen where you could pay by donation only. read more

Ruby’s Good Shoes - American Breakfast left at the table by a JR foodie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Ruby's Good Shoes is a gem in my neighborhood! The staff are so kind, friendly, and welcoming. The atmosphere and design is perfection with a great bakery counter at the front, nice bar, and large outdoor patio. The food was great, especially the biscuits and croissants . We really appreciated the vegan options too! The pastry chef is a recent Golden Croissant Competition winner. Well deserved! read more

I just discovered this neighborhood spot this morning. What a fantastic find. The food was amazing (especially the pastries). The service was great and the ambience unique. I highly recommend! read more

The food is amazing and then there is a bakery and their bakery goods are delicious. The servers is fantastic and the ambience is nice too. You can eat inside or outside your choice. Weather permitting. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

We have come here around 10-12 times and our experience has been pretty consistent. The food is very good and the staff are very friendly without exception. Our major gripe is how long it takes to get food and drinks. No matter how busy it is, you'd better set aside 2-1/2 hours if you plan on eating in. As others have commented, you might request a pastry that you can see in the case, and by the time your server gets around to getting it, it'll be gone. The seating is comfy, the style is nice and the weekend DJ is good, if a little loud. read more

What a sweet spot, the coffee and food was great. We would have preferred to get our coffees before the food, it was lukewarm at best. Definitely will return for the Parisian Hot Chocolate... sadly it wasn't offed today, would suggest you call ahead and confirm it's being offered if that's on your list to try. read more

I am so happy I stopped in to check out Ruby's Good Shoes! The service was so friendly and personable. My son and I popped in for a pastry and they offered free coffee, water, and warmed my pastry up for us to enjoy it. We came by early around 7:30 am and the place was empty, but the decor was friendly and comfortable. I encourage others to pop in to support this local neighborhood business! read more

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Staff are great, space is cute and the restaurant food was good. The restaurant is either understaffed or untrained. There is a need for a good front of the house person. I purchased 3 pastries and they were all raw on the bottom and I had to throw away. If you go, ask to look at the bottom before purchasing. This restaurant is a great addition to the neighborhood, but in desperate need of some tweaks. read more

Hoping we can come back and end up having a better experience. We were so excited to come try some place new and drove 15 minutes over here for them to tell us they didn't have any high chairs. No way we were going to try to sit through breakfast with a squirly one year old in our lap so we just grabbed croissants and left. The place really didn't look very busy or packed with children so hope management will order more high chairs so they don't have to turn families away with babies/toddlers. read more

Come for the food, keep coming back for the people! Everything I've put in my mouth has been layer upon layer of flavor bombs. Their kitchen is amazing, their pastry counter is a visual orgasm and the vibe is warm and comfortable. The neighborhood is great and I've never had a bad experience. Bring a date, meet a coworker, tell all your friends and family because we want to keep this place open. In the heart of Park Hill, close to culture, vibes and people. The burger was delicious, the waffles amazing, smashed potatoes and eggs and pancakes and burritos and soups! Just get your butt in a seat and enjoy! read more

They are severely understaffed. Both in the kitchen and in the front of the house. We got on the waitlist on Sunday around 12. Took about an hour to sit a party of 3. We sat down, no water no utensils and had to wait 25 minutes just to flag down a server. Who even said "I'm not sure who is serving you but I can relay your order". The server was great and friendly himself. It was also his first day. Then it took about another hour to get our food. The kids pancakes were nothing special, was supposed to come with strawberries and when I asked the host about it who brought our food said "oh not sure why it says that cause strawberries are out of season" okkk then maybe update the menu or simply cross it out. Side note: if you have kids in diapers there is no changing table The breakfast sandwich tasted great. I wish I could've eaten mine but the shashuska came with loads of cilantro, which wasn't listed. The host asked if I wanted anything else and I said we literally don't have time to wait another 45 minutes or hour to get another dish. Especially because we had our toddler with us. She didn't even offer to expedite it to the front of the line. So obviously this made the experience worse. Came hungry, waited 2 hours and left hungry. I also ordered a juice and he warned me their barista is heavily backed up so it might not come in time. It eventually came but if you want coffee, juice or cocktails be prepared. Throughout the rest of our meal our server disappeared (maybe on break but didn't say anything). Had to flagged someone down to get our check. Took another 10 minutes. When (I'm assuming) the owner came to give us the bill she asked how it was I said I wasn't great. Explained the situation and she said "it would be hard to list all the ingredients." In my experience the ingredients that people are allergic or intolerant to are usually listed. A lot of people have the genetic variation where cilantro tastes like soap/ chemicals and cannot eat it, which is why I usually see it listed on the menus everywhere. She gave her spill about why they are understaffed and how it's hard to staff when the city doesn't pay workers enough. But the thing is 100s of other restaurants have figured this out... it's hard for everyone and it is a tough business. Their reservation system might need some working out too. A party of two ahead of me had reservations and it wasn't ready for another 15 minutes. A party of 3 had reservations and it didn't show up in their system. While we waited we got their butter croissant and pumpkin. The only two they had left. They were pretty good but not any different than other bakeries. Would I give this place another shot? Possibly, once they figure out how to smooth their operations. But other than that you can get similar food elsewhere where you don't have to wait an extremely long time. read more

I simply adore this place. Excellent food and ambiance. They bake all their pastries. The chicken and waffles were spot on. Chicken was seasoned very well and crispy. The staff was attentive and professional. Very nice outdoor patio. read more

The food and service were good. Menu is very mindful of all cultures, which is cool. read more

Ruby’s Good Shoes - Ruby's Power Bowl and Shakshuka (Tomato) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had great food (hamburger) and great service! Friendly, welcoming and delicious! It was our first visit, but won't be our last. read more

The Lady at door extremely nice , greeted me when I arrived.. The Gentleman (waiter) sat me down , didn't come back to see if I needed anything at all , or said bye to me.. the food was good , more on the Healthy side.. 1 waiter, maybe he was overwhelmed. The other lady just at the bar not serving drinks read more

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New all day breakfast spot in Park Hill. I watched the owners put so much work into getting their business ready for their opening and it was well worth it. Great vibes, great menu, and good people! read more

Ruby’s Good Shoes - Pistachio croissant & ham & cheese croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Excellent food! I loved the vegan options. The vegan sausage is amazing and the biscuits incredibly yummy. And the fresh made blueberry jam was a wonderful complement to the biscuits. I ate a few spoonfuls all by itself. The owner was wonderful. The staff very friendly and attentive. I also enjoyed the rich flavor of my latte before my meal came. No complaints at all. And to top it off the brought out a cinnamon roll with a candle to acknowledge and celebrate the matriarch of my family's 97th birthday. Just a wonderful experience! Oh and I took a cinnamon roll homemade to eat later......WOW! read more