It took me way too long to finally try Sassafras, and I'm so glad I did. The atmosphere is adorable -- it feels like stepping into a cozy cottage with a Southern hospitality vibe. The space is charming and there's plenty of seating, which makes it a great brunch spot to meet friends. The menu is very creative and full of fun Southern-inspired dishes. They also have great coffee drinks and brunch cocktails. I ordered the fried green tomato eggs Benedict and it was incredibly delicious. The flavors were perfectly balanced -- the crispy fried green tomato with the rich hollandaise, peppery arugula, and creamy goat cheese all worked so well together. Such a unique and memorable brunch dish. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands - Green Tomato Benedict - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Any time I am in Denver I make it a point to come here for breakfast! The moment you walk in you feel like family and the food matches that quality. You truly get what you pay for. There is usually a wait, but for good reason. I love that fact that it's not in some commercial area, but rather in some historic homes. Its a southern creole vibe that makes you feel like a kid again. They just opened for dinner which I have not yet tried (I had to leave town before their grand opening for dinner) but I will be back for breakfast AND dinner when I am in town again. Love from SoCal! read more

Everything we ordered was delicious. Their sausages are made in house, I 100% recommend getting something with it... Servers were really sweet and helpful. Decor and ambience was super cozy and fun. read more

Very cute boutique vibe restaurant with cute tabling space upstairs too. We were very fortunate to have seated upstairs. A bit tight space but super adorable dining experience. We tried blue butterfly bloom and snickersdoodles latte for drinks to start our brunch and bison hash & chicken fried eggs and shrimp & grits for our brunch. It was pretty delicious and service was pretty good. read more

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As a girl from the south, I am always a little skeptical when I see a menu boasting southern cuisine. This was a pleasant surprise! The food was good, I enjoyed the breakfast poboy. I will say the gravy was a little too salty for my taste. I got a side of pimento cheese to go on my sandwich and that really was a delish pairing. Our server was incredibly friendly. I will def be back soon to try more of the menu! read more

Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands - Inside - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Wow! This is my second time having a really great fresh cup of coffee. Do yourself a favor-drop by the bar and get yourself a great cup of coffee. What the hell, order yourself a "... Benedict" too. read more

This is a great place for brunch. Menu items were very creative. Fried green tomatoes eggs benedict. Crabcake eggs benedict with blackened shrimp. Lavander latte. Homemade sausage. Fresh made biegnets. All great. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

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This place has a great vibe, especially sitting out in the patio. Maybe the best fried green tomatoes I've ever eaten! Also liked the fried eggs, though not the corned beef hash that came with it. Their lemonade drinks were sweet and delicious, tho maybe too sweet. Regular beignets were okay. Decor was very cool and on point. Overall a great place! read more

Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place was super cute! It reminds me of eating at my grandma's house. I like the decor and the vibes here. The service here was also super good! It was quick and super friendly. The food was also good! The only thing is that its on the more expensive side. Everything was pretty yummy, the fried pickles were super tart with a strong pickle flavor. The bison hash was interesting, but the texture was not the best in my opinion. The green tomatoe benedict was good too! read more

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Wow wow wow!! Amazing food! Amazing atmosphere! Get there early because there is always a wait but it is sooooo worth it! If you go on a Sunday, there is a farmers market right out front that you can walk around while you wait. :) The stroganoff Mac and cheese is my favorite and you need to start off with the beignets read more

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Sassafras is a cute brunch restaurant that is in an old home. The decor is very homey and warm with festive decorations. The wait staff were very friendly and gave great recommendations. I tried the fried green tomato's, crab Benedict, and chicken pimento biscuit. Everything was very tasty! I definitely recommend if you are in the mood for some Louisiana brunch. read more

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OMG we wanted to get everything on the menu!! Amazing drink menu as well. So many Bloody Mary options. Service was fantastic. The restaurant is an old house and super cute! Highlight is the Shrimp and Grits! One of the best I've ever had! The sausage gravy is fantastic. The crab cake Benedict is awesome. The deviled eggs were good but I would say they are over the top. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes! read more

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I want to be so for real with you- the last time we were here a couple years ago we gushed over the food and everything about it. I was less impressed this time. I came with the same friend with a gluten allergy, who lives and dies by the online menu. The menu in front of us was different than the menu online, which threw us both for a loop. She managed, but you go through the effort of reprinting menus, don't forget to post it online. I had the bison Benedict and the beignets. Both were nicely cooked and tasty, although the beignets had a ton of powdered sugar on them and were a bit messy. The bison was very tender. My friend didn't care for the sweet potato hash that came with the country breakfast, as it had sweetness added to it, and she prefers the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes. The interior is always cute, although this time we were in an interior room with a minimum of light. The decor was adorable as always though! Still enjoyed our time and the service and coffee was great! Might go back to our original menu items or try something new though read more

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I go out of my way, to visit this place and I live in California. This has and likely always will be, my favorite breakfast place ever. The food is absolutely fantastic, southern creole / New Orleans style cooking to perfection. The staff is friendly, the vibes are amazing. You're always greeted with faces that seem to genuinely want to and care to ensure you have a great dining experience. Situated in two historic buildings/ homes, which are a historic landmark, this place has a level of charm, charism and character you just don't get with new construction. I will continue to go out of my way, to get out here just for this spot as often as possible. If you do anything while in Denver, make sure it's come here for the best breakfast or brunch of your life. read more

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I'd eat a whole Gooey Butter cake every day of the week. Big Dill was a little sweeter than expected but I'd order it again. Sazerac and sangria hit the spot. Pork belly was a great mov read more

Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands - Gooey cake, Big Dill, Sangria - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is really cute. We were able to be seated right away as a party of 3, and our server came right over to start assisting. I had the catfish and grits, everything was so well seasoned and tasty. I tried a piece of the crab benny and it was really good. My friend ordered the shrimp and grits but could only eat a few bites. They add some sort of vinegar that completely throws the taste off. Instead of taking it off our check, we got $4 off. The plain grits, yes, shrimp & grits, no! read more

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Stopped in for breakfast on the fourth and I'm surprised I haven't been here before. Amazing food and drinks! Great service with GF options for our friends. I loved the interior of the restaurant the most being in an older house had a unique feeling to the experience like you were in someone's home for a meal. Nothing disappointing here and I can't wait to go back read more

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Food tasted great. Serving sizes are tiny, which would be fine if it were less expensive; the taste only kind of justifies it. Service was extremely slow -- it took an hour for us to get our tiny plates of food -- and the drinks were not that good. Only reason I am considering going back is my receipt gives me 10% off dinner there. read more

The breakfast sandwich here was incredible! The side of gravy really made it better than most breakfast sandwiches. Also the cinnamon sugar beignets were delicious and would highly recommend getting. Was slightly disappointed in the portion sizes for the country breakfast but flavor of everything was perfect. read more

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Incredible food. This spot is so cute, it's an old house converted into a restaurant. Very quaint and a perfect brunch spot. They have a huge drink menu, with a great variety. I recommend the maple latte! I could tell our server was a bit overwhelmed, she had a lot of tables. Service was a bit slow, but understandable. Otherwise everything was great and I can't wait to come back. read more

Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands - Bison Hash & Chicken Fried Eggs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We came here for breakfast and I loved it. The restaurant is in an old converted house. It is so nice inside. It has so much charm. We started out with the beignets and I had the seasonal drink which was the apple cider margarita. The beignets were really big. There are three of them and they are served with jam. They were very good. I decided to eat a little healthy and got the fruit and yogurt parfait. It came with strawberries green apple and pineapple for the fruit and granola and honey. It was very good. Plenty of fruit for me. We were seated downstairs and I went upstairs to use the bathroom. Bathroom is really cute and the rest of the upstairs has more seating and an outdoor patio. Service was great. I will be back for sure. So many good things on the menu! read more

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This place is definitely a major vibe over in Highlands. Definitely a place to be seen, so make sure you have your best 90s look on! We waited on a Saturday for 45 mins midday, but they have a nice fire pit going to keep you warm. Once we were inside, service was a little slow - so I'd just expect to be here awhile and gab. That didn't bug me too much because the location is in a very cute house, and there really isn't a bad seat in the house. The food was all good, very southern and rich. There are a few gluten-free options as well for your GF friends. read more

Food was great and flavorful. I did not go for spicy today, but hot sauce did taste good on the Benedict. Service was great, employees were all very nice! Yes the ambiance is wonderful... that New Orleans feel is great read more

Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We've had Sassafras bookmarked for a long while. We've attempted to come once before and the wait was crazy. Today, we came for brunch and in between busy times. FTW! Our "45 minute" wait wasn't nearly that long but as we waited, we enjoyed a brunch cocktail by their cozy fire. Not a bad way to wait. Because we were a smaller party of two, we were sat parallel to the big picture windows in the front. Perfect! We ordered fried green tomatoes to start and as I added some sugar to my Irish coffee, the small but meaningful details in the sugar dish made me smile. THIS is one of many reasons Sassafras is amazing. Check out the pic. No toxins added. The batter on the green tomatoes was perfect - golden, well seasoned and very very tasty. The dip was well seasoned also. What a great pairing. I loved my main dish as did he. I could have easily changed my mind three times and him too. There are so many scrumptious brunch options to choose from. We both left empty plates and said the same: incredibly well seasoned, no need to add salt or pepper to anything; well cooked and the flavors were popping. I usually prefer my dish to his when we share tastes but today, I was happy with him as much as mine. Yum. Other cool touches? Colorful napkins, colorful dishes and the best staff. Our waitstaff was a lovely woman: attentive, funny and really helpful. Man, I can't wait to return. So many dishes left to enjoy! read more

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This is my favorite brunch spot of all time, this includes all cites not just Denver. Deviled eggs are the absolute best and have the perfect amount of spice! Fried green tomatoes are scrumptious and the atmosphere is cozy and unique. I like the country breakfast but honestly everything is awesome and they have plenty of fun cocktails. Check it out!! read more

Solid unassuming, southern brunch place in the heart of highlands. Service was friendly and the waiter was knowledgeable about the menu. Everything was solid, and I liked the beignets. Nothing was overly sweet or heavy for that matter. Extensive food and drink menu, interesting space that appears to have been a home at one point. On weekends expect to wait, in our case on a Saturday around 12pm we waited form 25 minutes for two people. Good spot. read more

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Man, my friend and I enjoyed brunch here. So good, flavorful. The space seems like a repurposed home, so I couldn't tell how big the space was. But that was nice and I could only see 4 other tables around us. Our server was very patient as we asked about best sellers and specials -- everything sounded delicious. I have to say though, those churro beignets were my favorite (best of both worlds combined)! read more

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The staff there were so friendly which made us feel welcome. The food and service were okay though. I ended up ordering the fried green tomatoes and a small gumbo. The fried green tomatoes didn't seem hot hot and wondered if it sat there for a short time before serving. The remoulade sauce was delicious, I could eat that on everything. The gumbo was hot and tasty with plenty of chicken and sausage; great for a light lunch. The Sassafras Salad looked good and had a lot of greens and quality toppings. The Chicken Fried Steak was plentiful. The chicken fried egg was cooked perfectly on the Bison Hash dish. The corn bread was cold. I personally didn't like the cloth napkins as they didn't smell very clean and wasn't very absorbent. My mom asked for more gravy for her chicken fried steak (CFS) but received breakfast sausage gravy, which they charge $2 for. We didn't have a problem paying for it, but didn't think we had to specify CFS gravy because no one ordered any other dish that had white gravy. The air was a little stale since they open all the doors to accommodate those who sat on the patio. I got a little warm since the gumbo had a good kick to it. I do appreciate when restaurants have water pitchers/carafe for the table. My family are big water drinkers. The salt and pepper shakers are so cute and different on each table. Loved they take reservations on weekdays. The atmosphere was a home environment which gave it a uniqueness and made it a perfect neighborhood eatery. read more

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This place is wonderful! The staff and chef are very nice, and the food was great. I had the pork belly and greens, and although I thought the greens would be cooked, they were more like a fresh salad, and very tasty. My husband had the spicy meat mac and cheese which he said was very good. The restaurant is very cute, and I'm glad I found I finally understand it! read more

The restaurant was in an old house which was cool! The only complaint I had was that it was a little toasty, granted it was also in the middle of summer. I got the crab cake benedicts and it was super good and flavorful! The meal also comes with a couple of shrimps that come with a southern Cajun flavor that I loved! I would definitely come here again! read more

Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Denver, Colorado

While visiting Denver for the weekend we decided to Brunch at this spot.... They feature southern/Louisiana style faire. The menu items include shrimp & grits, fried green tomatoes, beignets, a variety of Benedict's, Mac n cheese variety's, sandwiches and much more. We were well fed and loved the way this old home has been transformed into a multi room eatery. Food was clever and so tasty! They have a robust cocktail menu of mimosa, Bloody Mary, cocktails and coffees also. Impressive flavors, great service and clean restaurant. Stop in if you are in Denver! read more

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Finally! I've found my noble crust (my go to brunch place back home) and my husband and I are fans. This is a cute little restaurant that was made from an old house and it has that cozy feel. I luckily got to sit outside on a private porch for a nice brunch with my husband. We split the banana nut bread griddle and I thought the flavor was amazing and it paired well with the maple latte I got. I got their chicken and waffles with a side a grits. I am a Florida girl so I know what good grits are. Not the best I've had but good and creamy. The chicken and waffles were perfection! I am a huge fan and my husband agreed. His pork breakfast sandwich was equally good. Overall, we really loved this place and we will frequent it. read more

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Sassafras is located in an old house whose eccentricity matches its varied menu. In addition to exploring all that the house has to offer, they have a beautiful garden out back. Their cocktail offerings are very interesting, and they also offer several refreshing mocktails for those abstaining. To eat, I had biscuits and gravy. They let me choose 2 types of gravy, so I went with duck fat and sausage. Both were good, but the sausage was my favorite. My only complaint was that the gravy wasn't hot enough. The biscuits were not dry at all, and were easy to eat. The service was good. I'd love to go back and try some of their other entrees. Pro tip: this place tends to get super busy on Sundays, and they don't take reservations on the weekends. I recommend coming on a Saturday so you miss the after church crowd. read more

Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands - Lime and the coconut and lavender lemonade - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Did dinner for the first time last night. The food was amazing as always but the service was really slow! It took 40 minutes for our main course to come out. It seems like they are understaffed for dinner, it being new. Hopefully, they will get it together so the dine experience is as amazing as brunch! read more

Great food! About a 30 minute wait at Saturday 11 AM. Started with beignets - excellent jam. The cocktails and the lattes were excellent as well. I got the crabcake eggs Benedict - very flavorful and good value for the crab/shrimp. Service was fine. Unique spot! read more

This place is an ideal spot to bring friends. Interior is very cozy and food is delicious. Very fair pricing for the portions as well. Cinnamon beignets have just the right amount of sweetness and was not too doughy. Also quite big portion. Gator bites were fried really well and the two sauces provide it compliment it well. Recommend it if you've never had gator! Pigs in a Blanket are huge portions! Sausages are wrapped in pancakes. The maple mixes well with the sausage making a flavorful taste every bite. Bison hash has a consistency of mashed potatoes and the cornbread is cooked perfectly. Fried chicken eggs have a very light and crispy crust with the yolk still runny. Portion may seem small but it's a very hardy meal. Breakfast burrito was also not bad. Wish it had more green chili! read more

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This used to be Denver's gem of breakfast restaurants; sadly it is not anymore. The server was rather obnoxious and trashy. She stepped on the empty chair to tie her shoe. The food across the board has become so spicy that it's almost inedible therefore alienating the average American customer. Not sure if the food quality has deteriorated so far that the spices have become a necessity or if the restaurant is simply trying to appeal to a different demographic. It is definitely not an American Eatery anymore. There used to be an hour wait on the weekend, but now it's almost a straight walk-in no matter what time of the day. The Golden location was closed. Both are most likely directly related to their shift in spice usage and the resulting food. read more

Food: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 4/5 On a weekend, the spot is quite busy so there will likely be a wait if you are trying to come for brunch. While service was good and the staff very kind and helpful, the food was just OK. A friend and I requested eggs to be fried eggs and over medium but instead we got over easy eggs. The jalapeño cornbread I found to be dry and lacking in flavor. A friend got sweet potato hash and it was a confusing flavor palette. Our best items were probably the beignets which were nice and soft with a yummy berry compote on the side and also the breakfast sausages which you can taste the homemade qualities in them. Overall just an OK spot for food. read more

Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands - Country Breakfast - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Fantastic food, fantastic service from both the front desk and server. Server was exceptional and on top of it, and I had to take the whole tables leftovers because it was so good. Front desk host moved us to a more comfortable table without us asking, greatly appreciated. Will come again soon read more

Really cute interior with a homey vibe. It felt like a place where locals eat and take their friends. Service was friendly and very accommodating. I loved the lavender mocha. Wasn't too sweet. The chicken and waffles was fantastic. I found the pimento good but a little rich and quite dense. Starting with the beignets was a great call and the jam that goes with is was great. Would highly recommend. read more

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