My visit to Stowaway was a revelation. The best food I've had at a restaurant all year and maybe in some years. The kind of place that makes me want to revoke my 5-star reviews of other places or add a 6th star just for them. A meal that teaches you about flavor combinations you'd never thought of that are now your favorite. And this is very painful because I don't live or work in Denver and just happened upon this spot during a quick getaway. I had the bowl o' beans (I know!! but hear me out...), and for something seemingly simple, it had a complex deliciousness. The velvety, buttery beans and the earthy-sweet carrots got an edge from the herbaceous chermoula and dollops of pickled apricots that I'm still thinking about a few weeks later. It was served with a Pullman bread that was stellar on its own and the perfect vehicle for sopping up the broth. My friend and I also split the cornbread and peaches. This dish was my favorite thing I've eaten all year. Divine. The cornbread was well-balanced; not too sweet, and toasted in perhaps salted butter that gave it a fantastic crisp on the bottom. The savory notes were enhanced by toasty pecans and harmonized perfectly with dazzling local Palisade peaches. This ingenious combination was brought together with a delicious whipped crème fraiche. I am at once grateful that I got to eat this dish in my life and bereft that I may never eat it again. The atmosphere is bright, modern Southwest. The staff was extremely warm, welcoming, and helpful. Our main waitress heavily complimented the pastry chef when we raved about our food. It was heartwarming and made us happy that there is love and respect for the kitchen. If you have time for a meal in Denver, don't waste your chance anywhere before Stowaway. Go there for me. read more

Stowaway Kitchen - BOWL O' BEANS - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This was a very unusual place, but excellent nonetheless. Service was excellent. The food was very unique and excellent as well. They're only open for breakfast and lunch and they close at three I think so you better check. I usually don't drink, but I wanted to try their Bloody Mary, and of course, it was excellent as well spicy and good. For my lunch, I got the Oyakodon Bowl with scrambled eggs & spinach. This was very unique and excellent as well. They have a lot of vegetarian dishes and only maybe four dishes that have meat in them and it was chicken. Still it was excellent. read more

Stowaway Kitchen - Bloody Mary & the Stowaway Kitchen's Oyakodon Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had a nice time at Stowaway. The server told us they had been there 10 years. There no signage out front so it was a little hard to find. The food was decent, it spectacular. The Japanese asa-gohan had great ingredients but it was dry and lacked flavor. It needed sauce. They make a Bloody Mary with mezcal- it was interesting and delicious if you like smoky. My friend liked the waffle but said it was too much sweet on sweet and needed something salty like bacon to balance it out. Sadly, they don't have bacon. The place was cute and people were very friendly. Parking can be a challenge. read more

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Service was amazing. Our server was super friendly, had great conversations with us, and kept checking in. 9/10. The vibe is casual with a cute cafe feel. 8.5/10. The yuzu waffles were the standout. Easily one of the best waffles I've had. The sourdough base with the yuzu cream had the perfect level of sweetness, and the texture and flavor were really unique compared to a typical waffle. 9.5/10. The chicken karaage sando was solid. It reminded me of a Chick-fil-A style sandwich but a bit more elevated. 7.5/10. The matcha latte was high quality, earthy, and not sweet. 7.7/10. read more

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Excellent tasty food. Great service. Casual earthy feel to restaurant. Small and cozy.

We came here for brunch before going on a hike. I had read the reviews and was excited for this place. There was a bit of a wait when we got there, but I came in thinking that every great place that is worth it with great food always has a wait. The server was really friendly. However, I was not too impressed with the food. I got the salmon and it just tasted very bland. read more

Stowaway Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great brunch and lunch food, especially if you are looking for something to change up the traditional brunch food scene. The karage chicken is fantastic in both its regular sandwich form or over rice. They also have great matcha and hojicha on the menu, plus solid baked goods. It's a small restaurant, so there is happy a wait, but it's worth it! read more

Japanese fusion done right. Such cool variety on their menu, and great service, too. Clearly a place for foodies. read more

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This cute brunch spot is a warm, cozy hug with Japanese flair. It's easy to miss from the outside, but the aura points for inside decor are off the charts. Made a reservation for 3 on a weekend and we were seated pretty quickly. Tables were consistently full and staff pretty busy, but the seats are spaced out enough that you don't feel like sardines. This is a place to find zen amongst the neutral and cool earth tones while eating food that is both nourishing and tasty. Food is all made to order in the tiny kitchen in back with generous portion sizes. I do recommend ordering a drink and pastries to nibble on while you wait for your entree. We loved the dishware and intentional presentation of each dish. Even the Aeropress coffee came in a beautiful ceramic carafe - although it was a little misleading given the actual quantity of coffee. Staff was super friendly and never made us feel rushed. The menu changes with seasonal themes and produce. Exhibit A, the Spooky Donuts with the cutest glazed spider donut hole on top. Donut was just alright, but we did really enjoy the sesame chocolate glaze. Exhibit B, Autumn Beans with pickled apricots and carrots that we saw being brought in fresh by one of the staff. The colors in each dish are vibrant and wholesome, with gentle seasoning. I often hate myself after eating a big brunch of skillets and waffles - not so here, where I was comfortably full without being nauseous from grease. read more

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Interesting menu and all our dishes we ordered were really good. Highly recommend getting spinach with the oyakodon. Also recommend the waffle - super crispy and chewy and plum sauce elevated it. Interior is super cute and aesthetic. Felt very Bay Area or atleast my Bay Area Mom in the best way (Rancho Gordo beans and einkorn sourdough waffles). read more

Stowaway Kitchen - Spring pea tartine, oyakodon, plum basque cheesecake waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Wow, that was an amazing lunch. The food was spectacular and healthy. The femal staff were friendly, helpful, and upbeat. It is a bit loud in there but they were kind enough to allow us to move to a less loud side. The decor was very cute. There is even a small patio with a pooch parking area. I had the bean soup with a lovely taste of pesto. Amazing. My friend had the Colorful Colorado that he was was really good. The plating on the dishes is exquisite. Oh, and the iced macha with maple syrup and soy was great. Highly recommend!! read more

Stowaway Kitchen - Bean soup with pesto - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Cute hip location that blends brunch with Japanese style. I got: Apple and cheddar scone - tasty! Not super flavorful but fluffy Tomato panzanella salad - so good! The croutons were amazing Oyako-don - also so good! Highly recommend read more

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The salmon and rice asa gohan breakfast bowl with the egg, get it. This place was so good for breakfast. The coffee was tasty. Service was great. Vinyls and art on the walls stood out. read more

latin music. cute environment, structure and design. a menu formed of multiple cultures. well thought out and unique. food was spectacular. read more

Stowaway Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

First time here. Food was very good and well made. I got the eggplant sammi and it might have been my first time here but that is my favorite item. Service was kind and helpful. read more

Stowaway Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The service was great, the vibes were high, the food was delish! What else could you need? Y'all this was literally the best waffle I've ever had! The subtle salt on it is a game changer. Make sure to order one for the table to share. I really loved all the art they had displayed through out the restaurant. The coffee and donut were just * okay * to me but everything else was great! read more

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I used to live in Denver and this was my go to spot for brunch. I love it so much. I get the Japanese breakfast every single time. Except this most recent visit, they were out of the salmon but substituted it with the chicken per my request. It's such a cozy environment, great tunes, and welcoming service. I think I've been here more than five times and visit Denver often so I always make sure to have a reservation (highly recommended). The restaurant is in the RiNo Art District, a prime location that is walkable with cool street art and the Denver Central Market nearby so be sure to take a walk after. read more

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We walked in on Friday and unfortunately it was about to be 2PM and they couldn't seat us. (Sooooooooo sad) but a gentleman approached us and said that he could make a reservation for us for the next day. (That was really nice to offer) the next day we came one and all i have to say is this is how my favorite restaurant. The food was spectacular! The autumn beans had so much flavor it was incredible! The drinks were fantastic and the service was amazing. The whole vibe from the food to the atmosphere was amazing. I will be a regular here because it's really really really worth it. read more

Stowaway Kitchen - Autumn beans! With a poached egg and avocado! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! Diverse menu options, excellent drinks, and fast service any time of day. Stowaway is the perfect casual brunch spot but also works great for a mid day snack/bevie. I love this place for taking friends from out of town because the food is fantastic and there's so much to see in the nearby neighborhood. Cannot recommend stowaway enough! read more

Stowaway Kitchen - Sanctuary Chai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This was the second time I've eaten there. The menu is unusual, fresh, and interesting. The attention to presentation and delicate flavors makes this my favorite spot in Rino. read more

I am usually not a brunch girl, or am I? I have been converted, this is the BEST brunch place I ever tried. The place itself is super cute, the service is very quick and efficient. The food was absolutely delicious. I wanted to go there again if it wasn't closed the next day but this is a MUST. I absolutely loved the scram breakfast sandwich and the strawberry yuzu waffles! The duderino is such a delicious take on espresso martinis. Overall I highly recommend! 1000/10 read more

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Tried the Lemon crumble donut this week . It had a creamy lemon filling & was more amazing than the first donut !! read more

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On a recent Friday off, I found myself a bit stir crazy and incidentally underfed. I entertained the idea of going out for a late breakfast/brunch and coffee, but with my former neighborhood haunt now closed, I wasn't sure where to go. Then I remembered a fellow food enthusiast friend had recommended Stowaway Kitchen. How I missed out on this place before, I'm not quite sure, but it was the perfect remedy. I arrived around 10:40am and was quoted a half hour (it went faster than that). Other groups continued to arrive during this time, so as others note you can expect some degree of a wait. It did get much quieter around noon, although perhaps that was because it was technically a weekday. The dining room is light and airy, sort of perfect daytime vibes all around, and it felt like a good place to catch up with a friend, or in my case, your own thoughts. The menu has a diverse set of beverage options, including an array of tea choices, Japanese influenced lattes (Matcha & Hojicha), coffees and also alcoholic options. Given my food choices I stuck with a 'batch brewed' coffee, but I wouldn't say that was plain fair given the great roaster used and light and dark choices. (Also comes with a free refill.) The food choices were honestly hard. I was strongly drawn to the Japanese fare, but ultimately decided on a sampling of the seasonal waffle (Sweet Potato Cheesecake) and the ever popular Colorful Colorado. The waffle was honestly perfection; crisp edges with a soft chewy interior, and the sweet potato cheesecake component along with crunchy granola bits made it super unique. Also props for the adorable bottle of syrup that came table side. The Colorful Colorado was a nice veggie forward option. I got mine with just avocado, but I do think if you eat meat, the ham might help bring the flavors together more. The potatoes are served large format, so not like a hash. (I wouldn't have minded those with more of a roasted rather than boiled texture.) The pickled radishes and spicy sauce provided some contrast. And a special shoutout to the poached eggs, which were expertly done. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying the other items. It was clear from my corner view that the service here is an upbeat model of efficiency. My server noted they've been open for ten years, and I think in the hard business of operating a restaurant in Denver, that tells you everything you need to know. read more

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Running to RiNo for a bit of outdoor gear shopping (thanks Patagonia) with some family in town for a weekend trip, I had passed Stowaway and looked the menu up for a quick lunch out. The menu stood out and did not disappoint. The decor is warm and fun, but not more than the absolute 11/10 service. I couldn't stop singing the praises of the staff and the food with my table mates while at the restaurant, and after. The Colorful Colorado is the flagship dish, and deservedly so, with well-balanced flavors and colors. This and the Kara-a-ge Chicken Sando were a delish split. We had little ones with us and were delightfully accommodated with kind interactions and a simple waffle (not on menu). It's so easy to over research before eating out. Even if I had expectations going in, the food and service would have blown me out of the water. Easily a new Denver fav haunt. read more

Stowaway Kitchen - Colorful Colorado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Stowaway is the perfect spot for a laid-back breakfast or lunch. - The Oyako-Don stood out for its moist chicken, rich broth, and bright pop of pickled ginger. - The Japanese asa-gohan is a great choice for seafood lovers, with lots of seaweed and fresh salmon. - The surprise star was the Eggplant Sammie. As someone who isn't a sandwich person, it's a dish I could eat every day. - The espresso martini is one of the best in Denver--tied with Tony P's Bar & Pizzeria--thanks to its great espresso and not being overly sweet. Beyond the food, Stowaway's charm added to the experience with open garage-door windows and welcoming staff. read more

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What a cute breakfast spot in RiNo!!! I really liked their diverse menu items featuring a variety of flavors, especially Japanese cuisine. I can't wait to return and try more menu items. Iced matcha with oat milk eggplant + halloumi sammie (roasted eggplant + roma tomato, grilled halloumi, tahini sauce, fresh greens + house made giardiniera on toasted ciabatta roll) read more

Stowaway Kitchen - Interior - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Why is this place only rated 4.6 stars. This is a 5, hard stop lol I had an amazing pistachio donut, white tea and their Colorful Colorado bowl and I went to food heaven! The waitress said this place has been around 10 years and I understand why. Best brunch I've had in Denver ever. read more

Went back for round two... cool space solid food. Definitely not your usual brunch spot in Rino. Service was friendly and I appreciate how they use locally sourced ingredients as much as possible. read more

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Excellent brunch here! Creative options with an Asian-fusion twist. Wonderful ambience too, some outdoor seating and open indoor seating. The servers were super sweet and helpful! I absolutely loved everything we ate, especially the almond flour coffee cake. Definitely plan to come back. read more

Stowaway Kitchen - Chicken karaage & salmon bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Disappointed in the breakfast menu. All the eggs were mostly prepared poached or scrambled. That's the only selection they offer for any dish with eggs. That's okay, but I wanted over medium and that was denied by the owner. This was definitely disappointing. I ended up with only a waffles and that was fine. I didn't make a scene or anything like that but won't be going back. read more

10/10! Food was absolutely BOMB. Amazing flavors, you can tell it is a chef owned restaurant by the execution on every aspect of the menu. Colorful Colorado was amazing, delicate flavors and endless combinations of bites. The meringue waffle was decadent. Fun Asian influence with the brunch menu. Cute spot, service is low because it's busy but so yum. read more

Stowaway Kitchen - Peaches and cream waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Hands down, one of the best brunch spots I've been to in a while. The staff is extremely friendly and the hospitality was outstanding. I had a hard time deciding on what to eat, but finally settled on the Colorful Colorado and I really loved this fresh take on your traditional breakfast skillet-type dish. I tried very hard not to lick my plate clean. I love the intimacy of the space as well - definitely laid out for parties of 2-4 people and not larger parties. Looking forward to a nice day when the garage door is open and sitting on the patio is an option. I will definitely be back! read more

Stowaway Kitchen - Colorful Colorado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Stowaway Kitchen blew our socks off when we finally got to go check it out for brunch the other day! Service was great, my iced coffee was wonderful, and the str8 up waffle/scram breakfast sando combo was elite. The strawberry donut was my least favorite but that's not on them- I'm just not a fan of Pandemic Donuts and had I known that's what they were I wouldn't have ordered one personally. I'd love if they included where things were from if they didn't make it in house. Mens bathroom was random but in a cool way- vinyl cover art plastered on the walls with tons of graffiti, I liked the vibe. Will definitely go back to try more of their menu items since we live in the area! read more

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Expect a long wait, higher prices and food/drink that leaves something to be desired. The workers were friendly but I took more issue with the flavors. - Hojicha latte ($6.5): So watered down. It just tasted like milk. - Colorful Colorado ($22): Flavors didn't meld together and the avocado seemed like an afterthought. Serving size was on the small side for the price. Also, don't recommend it for large groups (5+ people) as most tables cannot accommodate it. read more

The food was delicious. Best fried chicken sandwich I've had in a long time. You would never know this place existed if you didn't live in RhiNo. We were told the wait would be 30 minutes, so we decided to order to-go. We got lucky and were able to get a table and change our order to dine-in. The pear juice was also refreshing. Great service and a great atmosphere. read more

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Small hipster looking place Colorful colorado was pretty good once you mix it all together with their home made hot sauce Japanese asa-gohan: I thought the salmon was a bit dry and too salty on its own. But once you mix everything together including with their hot sauce, it was pretty good Overall pretty good read more

This is a bright spot that I went to for breakfast with some good natural light. The food was good... I had a specialty waffle with apples and some edible pearls on it, I like when breakfast places do different things to keep things interesting. They don't necessarily have chicken and waffles but they were happy with to add some fried chicken to my waffle. Seemed to be all women working there . They were cute and nice. When I got the wrong drink they fixed it right away. I think you'll enjoy. read more

Stowaway Kitchen - Specialty waffle with the Kara-a-ge Chicken breast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Went here in 2024 and lost the name of the restaurant but I just found it!! I order a poke Asian cushion type bowl and it was so good! it had seaweed, salmon, rice, poached egg, and avocado. Definitely recommend this cute place read more

Stowaway Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Fresh, delicious, unusual--the food and service were superb. We watched pedestrians amble by as we enjoyed an eggplant sammie and chicken sando. And we couldn't resist taking home a few slices of housemade apricot bread. The Stowaway Kitchen is indeed a hidden gem. read more

Our server Hayden, was prompt and friendly greeting us with a smile and advice on the menu. The vibe was cool and comfortable for Sunday brunch. I chose the Oyakodon, which I was told a was a more traditional Japanese breakfast of rice, scrambled eggs and chicken. Tasty with ginger as the interesting flavor. The table also had the Colorful Colorado which scored points as it was big and delicious! Also had the granola which was ok. This is a favorite place of my tablemates and they enjoy the vegan options on almost menu items. Left with a few bakery treats too. Worth a second visit. read more

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