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

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

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

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

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

This place is the best, hands down, for brunch/lunch!! They make the best pancakes anywhere, the Benedict's are amazing as are the shakshuka and the chilaquiles special we tried today. Coffees are great and they do espresso and alcohol also. I have taken all of our out of town guests this summer because it is so good and all of them want to come back to Denver for more!! Service has been consistently excellent and the place is so cute with both in door and out door seating. Oh yeah and baked goods also!!! 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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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 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

First time here and WOW- it did not disappoint. I love the space-bar, patio, community table and of course the pastry case. I had the delicious biscuits and gravy. Will definitely be back. Was easy for my 94 year old mother to maneuver her walker and not too noisy for her. read more

Food is very good. The space is nice and good atmosphere for breakfast and lunch. It takes a long time to be served. I ordered a cappuccino and waited long after my friends whom had plain coffee. We had a table of five three people ordered just coffee. The server said they added a 20% tip for a large party. I usually leave at least a 20% tip....I just thought this was crazy. I probably won't go back. read more

On a whim we decided to check out this place and were SOOOO glad we did! Food and drink options are great and also somewhat limited, which I actually appreciate. Service was spectacular too. We are looking forward to returning soon for happy hour and brunch again! So glad it's close to us and don't have to drive all the way across town . They also have a pretty good patio, nicely covered by a canopy. Bet it would be great to sit out there in the evening. 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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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

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

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

Okay the first thing you need to know is the pastries are separate. I believe you could order them to the table, but technically it's a separate thing. You most likely want to order these ahead and pick them up. They are delicious and they are why I'm giving it a four star instead of a three star for the business as a whole. As far as Ruby's good shoes, the concept of the restaurant and the menu are wonderful. The kitchen was clearly overwhelmed as the burrito ordered was missing one of the three ingredients that's supposed to come inside and their "green chili" was actually quite red because of so many tomatoes. If a burrito is to have egg meat and potatoes, you'd think it would have potatoes however the two burritos ordered were both missing them at our table and the table directly next to us. The mushroom chicken and waffles is probably quite good if you order comes out right when it's finished and it doesn't sit the mushrooms in my meal had soaked in every ounce of oil and were quite tough to eat. The breading was good. The concept is amazing. The waffle I ordered was the vanilla waffle and it was also probably quite good. Had it been warm however it cooled by the time I received it and it was OK at best. They also forgot to bring the butter and syrup so I had to wait on that making it be even colder. I'm sure than it had been. The restaurant does not seem to be equipped to handle that many people as the seat seating as arranged quite strangely there was a 14 top at the time we were there, and we had gotten our drinks and food food before they did which would have made me think it would've come out warm however it did not . There were many things it seemed that we heard people order that were not on the menu or weren't going to be available for another week or so so that would've been nice to know going in. I'd say maybe order this to take home if you're close, definitely get the pastries and maybe we'll give this one another shot. read more

Had an awesome brunch here with friends from out of town. Food was excellent! Between the five of us, we tried several items and even had a highly customized request that was handled with ease. The entire staff made us feel like family and the whole experience was outstanding. The vibe is cool with the MCM decor and bright, relaxing space. There was even a dj playing by the time we were leaving. Prices were more than reasonable: green juices are half the price of any juice bar and the full espresso bar is more reasonable than most cafes. 100% recommend even though I'd like to keep it a secret so it doesn't get too crowded or develop long waits. read more

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

Despite having a reservation, there was a long line out the door when we arrived. There didn't appear to be a clear system in place-- the hostess was managing seating with what looked like a handwritten notebook, which added to the confusion. When we were finally seated, we were taken to a large communal table in the middle of the floor. Communal seating was not what I had in mind for a Saturday brunch date. The chairs were extremely close together, making private conversation nearly impossible. Ultimately, we decided to leave because it felt too close for comfort. This establishment should clearly advertise its seating arrangements, as communal seating is not appealing or suitable for all guests. read more

Really lovely, food is fantastic and the staff went above and beyond including offering to put all of the toppings on the avocado toast separately so my sweet picky little niece would enjoy it. 5/5 will be going back. read more

Do yourself a favor and go there! Food was incredible, reaaaaally tasty and the staff is so so nice. My husband and I left no crumbs definitely coming back again read more

Extremely cute space in a neighborhood. Spacious outdoor seating and a beautiful indoor space. I had the American breakfast for $14 and a black coffee for $3.99 . I think that is too much for a black coffee. The meal with Italian Sausage and scrambled eggs came with potatoes that were grilled a yummy.. The service was good- the servers worked as a team supporting each other. I will be returning to support this restaurant and have already shared it with friends read more

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We were a party of two, sat on the patio and waited more than an hour for our food while the owner consistently berated the staff. Our breakfast dishes were quite good, but given the horrendous attitude of the the owner -- and her absolute despicable behavior toward our server -- who was lovely, I will never return. While we were there, at least one server walked out, and out server threatened to do the same. I don't blame them; the owner is truly cruel. read more

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

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

I came here for brunch on Saturday and from beginning to end it was just a complete disorganized mess. While some team members like the hostess and new bartender were caring and kind, the rest of the staff did not impress me. It took 20 mins to place my order and another 30 mins to get our drinks. When I asked if they could check on my coffee the other server couldn't find my order. Additionally, when I was brought my coffee it was made with regular milk too instead of dairy free for my disclosed allergy. I'm very lucky I asked to triple check before tasting it. This is so concerning for people with more severe allergies - please do not trust this place to be safe for you. At the time we arrived there were limited croissants so I was sure to order one to go right away, but they did not put one aside for us and when the check came they were all out. This was disappointing yet unsurprising given the lack of organization in the entire restaurant. When we received our chicken and waffles - both my boyfriends and my chicken wings looked breaded so completely differently. I could see there was someone expediting the food but clearly they did not have consistency or quality control standards. The food was overall good, not extraordinary, flavor wise but the service convinced me I'd never go back. And to top it off, we never received our side of potatoes and the server didn't apologize for that or for the croissant. He also did not offer any solutions or to comp any part of our meal to try and redeem the lackluster experience. When we went to leave the bathrooms were out of soap (typical) and I overheard another table complain for waiting over an hour to receive their food. Additionally, another server followed us out and asked us to close out as if we were dining and dashing. This server was not our main server so I don't understand why she thought that was appropriate as we had closed our tab 10 mins prior and paid. I expect so much more for this business and there needs to be serious improvements. The owners and managers do not care about the service industry standard and I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Your customers deserve better, the community deserves so much better. 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

Prepare for at least 3 hours all in. Good food but genuinely one of the most poorly managed restaurants ever... so much that it made the food almost not worth it. Even with a reservation you will be waiting 30+ minutes to sit plus another hour to get your food (quite literally, we timed 58 minutes). They're likely understaffed and undertrained. To top it off our server didn't speak English well enough to understand our order. However, the staff, even while dealing with extremely frustrated customers, were overall nice and seemed to be trying their best. Unless management trains the staff a bit better on the logistics and hire more cooks/waiters instead of a live DJ, not worth the visit. read more

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

Great neighborhood brunch spot! The menu had something for everyone, the Bloody Mary was great and there was a fun DJ on Sunday afternoon.

Went with some friends for brunch today. The food was pretty good. Everything was tasty and the potatoes were excellent! The gluten free waffle was delicious and had good consistency. The staff was very friendly BUT the service was absolutely terrible. It was not busy and still took us 20 minutes to get our drinks (I didn't even get a water after asking 3 times) and the food took another 30-45 minutes. The waitress we had checked on us a total of 3 times and didn't come check on us when we got our food and had to be told my the manager we were ready to check out. The entire visit took about 2 hours between waiting on food and drinks. Granted, our waitress did say she was new and I do think she was trying her best. Overall, I know they are a new business in the community and I would love to give them another chance when they're more established. read more

This place has the potential for good things. But the kitchen needs help-as in hire more people. We waited almost 45 minutes for our food. My breakfast burrito that was supposed to have bacon, sausage and potatoes in it was just sausage cheese and egg. The bartender was very nice and did a great job. I could not see any sight of a manager helping the staff and from the looks on everyone's faces- they had all been waiting a long time. If I didn't have restaurant background and understand that they are doing the best they can, I would have been upset at the wait. To the owners: spend money on labor or you won't last a year. Food was barely 3 stars-- service was 5 because it wasn't her fault. read more

The service is excellent no matter which server. The food is very good and the pastries are grand. The ambiance is great if you avoid the DJ Hour. The music was too loud when we were there then. Business is slow and quiet during the week so great for a meeting. Brunch on Sunday after was relatively busy but service was still prompt. read more

Eaten there twice, although the food was good, service was not. The 2nd visit was loaded with drama as an issue between staff and management brought the police. Each time my order was delayed and involved several visits by different servers to correct. My second visit I gave up and left as 30 minutes after my order was taken I was informed that my order was not available. I'll give it one more chance, but I'm not optimistic. Unfortunate, because it has potential to be a great neighborhood spot. read more

the PERFECT !!!!!!!! brunch spot ! the food ? amazing ! the service ? amazing ! the location & ambiance ? amazing !!! if i could give this place 100 stars, i would. this is a Must try if you are in the area . i cannot wait to come back again and SOON !!! read more

Lovely new addition to the neighborhood, Park Hils bids a warm welcome to Ruby's Good Shoes. May I recommend the shakshuka?

Our second visit here. Great spot! Love the food, love the space, everyone that works there is friendly and welcoming. Locally owned. The people here seem to actually really care. When you glance around the restaurant it looks like everyone is enjoying their food. It all looks great. Biscuits and gravy very good, big portion. Breakfast burrito also good. And, I ordered from the kids menu. Thank you! Going to try lunch next time! read more