What a cool and enjoyable environment. Plenty of different places to sit. Inside at tables, at the…read morebar, large covered outdoor tables, relaxing chairs by fire pit. Entertainment a plenty: live music, lots & lots of TVs, cornhole. Summer was our server. She was infectious with her happy demeanor. Our party of three thought the appetizers were so interesting that we made it a smorgasbord of appetizers and drinks for our dining experience. Wish we had a Culinary Dropout in Kansas City (and the cool evenings of Denver in June!)

This chain restaurant that has 15+ locations nationwide, it appears that it's a crowd favorite as…read moremany utter that it consistently offers super friendly service, lively/vibrant atmosphere and creative menu items for both foods and drinks. By now, average foodies have experienced what Culinary Dropout is all about and yet I humbly and honestly admit the fact that I was a virgin until I for the first time experienced it today on July 16, 2026. In a way, it was like celebrating a super belated birthday of someone I know. This Denver location is rightfully located in this one of the newly developed residential areas that used to be a desert (lol!!) With a blink of an eye, all sorts of businesses popped up within the last 5-10 years or so. First and foremost, what a spacious restaurant this is! Very modern with some casual sense but upscale at the same time. All 5 of us were taken all the way back to the u-shaped booths that is at the "Converse sneaker" decorated wall near the restrooms. Our waiter was John. His impeccable friendliness with expert-level server skills was quite notable. His timeliness in giving us a moment or two so we could decide what to drink/eat, checking back on us to see how everything was tasting etc. was almost AI-driven accuracy. For food and drinks, I am just going to speak just for myself. I got... -Vida Verdita which is a non-alcoholic cocktail that has a good amount of kick in it with pineapple with green appearance and -Roasted Salmon; the portion is a bit small and yet overall it tasted good with perfect medium-ness. Vida Verdita is one of the best NA drinks I've ever had in a while. This minimal consequence beverage is $9 as of mid-July 2026. If you want to steer clear of being drunk but want some energized push to get your night going then I highly recommend this NA drink. Roasted Salmon, on the other hand, was lacking exceptional quality for the price of $31. It wasn't bad as it was prepared in the perfect medium texture but I found it a bit boring so if spending $30+ on a mediocre plate is your pet peeve, then this "run of the mill" dish should be avoided. I feel that they should add more ingredients such as broccolini (yes, something green (not just some cilantro leaves) needs to be added to the plate.) In conclusion...did I walk away being super impressed after dining at Culinary Dropout Denver tonight? No, not really. And yet I wasn't disappointed either. Overall, my experience tonight sits somewhere between 3.5 and 4 star level. It was an occasion for our monthly "girls' get-together" and it's my understanding that we will meet at this place next month again. I will thus explore more on the menu by trying something different.

I stopped by for lunch today…read more First, it has been so hot out and this place has excellent air conditioning! This is a big deal for me. I think it is a huge plus that a restaurant must be comfortable..I drink coffee after each meal and with this weather some places make my routine impossible. They offered a decent lunch deal of a burger and beer. I eill be back when not on my lunch hour. I had the tinga tacos, PERFECT! Ingas is generous with the protein and you can tell it is made from scratch, including the green salsa. Service was attentive and frankly delightful. I will be back!

Last night my fiance had her bachelorette party meet at Inga's for dinner and drinks. There were 3…read moretables pushed together in the center for us. One of the tables was very close to the stage and the stage had a black rug which almost completely obscured the stage corner. She fell twice (shw had only had one drink). The first time she fell, the waitress scoffed and said to me that she didn't understand why that kept happening since there were lights around it. No one on staff checked in on her either. Come to find out, she was the fourth person to fall in 30 minutes, and all the others were 50+. One more person fell after her, and then she tripped and fell again, spilling her first and only drink. A different waitress came over to check on her after someone from our party went and told the staff (who saw the whole thing). She was bleeding from the first fall and was finally offered a bandaid and a free shot. Our party made the decision to move the table by the stage in front of the other tables because there was plenty of room. One of our friends is a bar manager and asked staff for a wet floor sign or something to mark it. They did not have one. We put a chair there to mark it and servers immediately moved it to get around and did nothing else. Asked for the check later and waited 15 minutes while the server took shots and chatted with customers. She like the food and vibes of Inga's but we are both incredibly frustrated with the service last night. Her knee is scraped up and very swollen. She wasn't even offered ice, and I don't think anyone else who fell was offered anything, even a bandaid.

Strazza [strah-zuh, strazuh, sträzuh]…read more Noun 1. A concatenation of street and plaza "that connects pedestrians and cars in a safe and flexible environment". (Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle, 9/13) 2. A creative developer's term for a surface parking lot ringed with restaurants and drinking establishments which happen to connect said developer's two hotels. Aren't new, made up words illuminating? I came across the completely made up word "strazza" in the 'Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle' when reading about all the new restaurants that have been opening up in Glendale's City Set development. The word strazza sounds vaguely upscale. It's a word which may remind you of a stroll through the Piazza del Duomo while you are devouring biscotti, one after the other. Or perhaps it is a sensual word which, when spoken aloud by the likes of Sophia Loren, will unfurl your flag. Strazza. Where was I? Oh yeah, City Set. Yeah, none of the above dreamy notions will disrupt your visit to City Set. City Set is a very clever way of maximizing the real estate around the parking lot between the Hilton Garden Inn and the Residence Inn by Marriott. The line-up of restaurants and drinking establishments which surround the strazza is indeed impressive and a coup for Glendale: Jax Fish House, Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria, World or Beer, Udi's Cafe Pizza and Bar, and Big Smoke Burger are already bringing in the crowds. And still to open are The Kitchen Next Door and a Native Foods Café. That's a lot of variety which covers not only different tastes but different budgets as well. Smart, very smart. All the restaurants and their patios are adjacent to one other and overlook the parking lot so it kind of feels like you are dining on a public square of sorts, a 21st century commercial vision of an insipid street scene. I guess it's like a food court too, except instead of tables in the middle, one can park a car directly in front of their establishment of choice. If you can't find a parking spot directly on the surface lot, then there is underground parking too which I personally find more convenient than competing for a spot on the strazza. There is a shared valet service available too, but I haven't had the need for it. City Set is A-OK and I'm sure they are going to succeed because they seem to have the right tenant mix, the convenience of parking, are surrounded by the right demographics, and are adjacent to the busiest street in all of Colorado. For me, I'd rather have the real thing, as long as there is valet parking of course. Strazza.

City Set is the latest and greatest piece of the Glendale renaissance. There are two hotels, a…read moregreat mix of sit down and fast casual restaurants, and a Verizon store. Almost everything you need, really. During a recent visit, someone told me that pretty soon this place will be "the next Vegas". Certainly a bit of a stretch, but one day you will be able to stroll with your adult beverage around City Set and over to the Riverwalk that is scheduled to be completed in 2016, I believe. Pretty cool! So why not five stars? Parking. There just aren't enough spaces to accommodate both hotel guests and daily visitors. While complementary valet parking is available (currently the only way to use the parking garage), I'm not going to valet the car just to run in and grab a sandwich or a burger to go. I think even bike racks are limited but perhaps this will be addressed in the future. In any event, City Set is a big boost for Glendale and a fun place to hang out. I'm excited to see what the future holds for this development.

Love love love this place . Something that makes a location…read moretruly special is the staff and this team it freaking awesome !!!! Shout out to Corbin !! And the chick who helped us !! Drinks are just top notch , really good... Every single one has its own personality and flavors *** My favorite is the espresso martini and the paper plane.*** The vibe of this place is just chic, really cool , chill . For sure a " take your date here vibe" Obsessed with this place !!!

The Broderick is a great cocktail spot located near Wash Park! We made reservations which made it…read moreeasier for our large party to be seated. There were a mix of cocktails that you could choose from. I had the flight of old fashions which were yummy to have. There were a variety of options for our entire party. The only downfalls of this place is the pricey (we left with a hefty bill), and the volume was loud because it's a smaller bar. Besides that, it's a great spot to check out.

Amazing. At first we were worried because it was at the end of a strip mall…read more But once inside, the interior is awesome. We sat in the lower section, tons of seating available, and amazing food. We loved it. We will be back soon.

Great ambiance food and staff. Yummy and can't wait to go back. Loved the pizza with arugula and…read morefigs!

My hamburger was so good. I had a cheeseburger with the…read moreusual trimmings. My brother Ordered enchiladas because he remembered them being delicious last time he was in town , I gave him some of my burger to try and he said it was better than his meal. Before we left town we stopped in again an hour or so before they closed. I was not hungry but he ordered the special of 3 different sliders. Of course I had to try them myself. They We're so do good. Glad we went back. I know there are a few now but we went to original one in Cherry Creek The service was top notch. It has become a large restaurant. We sat in the main room and next to the fish aquarium. It was fun watching the fish. If you get a chance stop in for a burger. You won't be disappointed.

This place was...okay. I got their 2 Cool Cucumber drink, which was delicious! It had the right…read moreamount of gin and was refreshing, just like the waitress side. For my burger, I got the Vera Cruz. I anticipated it to have a slight kick, but it didn't and it was on the dry side- I ordered it as a medium. My boyfriend also ordered his as a medium, and it was super pink/pretty much rare. Service was slow and not consistent. Wouldn't come here again, personally.

This store makes me happy. The positive energy from the crew, and the beautiful and bright dining…read moreroom create a fun and exciting environment. This is truly a family store! I have met coworkers with families at this location several times, and the staff is always so helpful. The ahi tuna is definitely my go-to order. They sear it perfect every time and accommodate my dietary requests.

Best burger I've ever had! Super nice customer service as well definitely gonna stop here for lunch…read moreevery time we go into Denver!

Just returned from a delightful happy hour at Briar Patch. Trio of sliders was delicious; they were…read moreall so good I couldn't pick a favorite, but if you're sharing, make sure you get the chicken! The service was excellent -- kudos to Tyler! Jeff, the manager, made sure our dogs were treated with the same care and love as their guardians. Great neighborhood gathering spot for Congress Park and 9th+CO! Put it on your rotation!

We had a great time in the porch at Briar Patch. We've been going every week since we stumbled upon…read moreit. The porch is a great size and it's very dog friendly. They even have dog food menus. Most importantly, the human food is very good! I keep getting the Swiss Mushroom burger each time and I love it. You definitely should check this place out. Great service, and great atmosphere.