I love the vibe in this place. It has a casual diner type vibe, but it's also dimly lit giving it a cute date night spot vibe. We were seated immediately, our server was quick to greet us and take our order, and our food was quick to arrive which was great since we had plans after dinner. Seating can be a little cramped to the point that we kept bumping into our neighbors, but we were all lighthearted about it and essentially made new friends so we still had a great experience overall. The food was great also! There were three people in our group. We got some appetizers to share: the pierogis and the artichoke heart fritters. Those were devoured quickly so I didn't get a good picture of them, but trust me they're good! We also ordered the ahi tostadas ($15) 3 per order, the "My burger" ($17) with French fries, and the turkey brie panini with sweet potato fries. We all enjoyed our meals; I would recommend! read more

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Trendy! Small parking lot on the side of the building. Plenty of paid street parking. We were seated immediately. The waitress was kind and attentive. We got four different burgers and one fish and chips. Fries came with our burgers and we got to pick from their options. The burgers were all made to order and came out quickly. They were all fresh and juicy! No one had nothing bad to say haha the fish and chips were good as (so I was told). Overall it was yummy. read more

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The Hornet is in the Baker neighborhood. I have been coming for over 10 years and realized I had never done a review despite being a Yelper for almost 5 years. They close forever this coming Sat. They will open at 4pm for the last shift, so no brunch. They offer basic American food with a full bar. This time Nikki B served me. I got their Chophouse Melt and a side of Spuds au Gratin. The deluxe burger is a beef patty with brie on sourdough bread and the spuds are the classic potato au gratin. I added the Elderflower Spritz for a refreshing summer beverage. I then splurged for the Palisade Peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream. A wonderful dessert. The inside was cool with shade curtains blocking the sun. Service was quick. Another server indicated their sister restaurant, Acova which opened May 2018 will stay open. read more

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This place apparently have been around for a long time. I remember going there once about 8 years ago and finally we got to go again for a family lunch. There were good GF options and overall we thought the food was really good. The service was also good, no complaints there. The place feels very casual for lunch but also feels like it would be "fancy" enough for a dinner. I believe in the morning or weekends they have a nice Bloody Mary bar, I need to try that one out. I'm not sure how parking works, I was able to park on the street however Broadway can get pretty busy. read more

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Stopped by for a Sunday brunch, great brunch options - hashes, sandwiches, omelets - most with GF options. The GF biscuits were SO buttery and good. Wings had an awesome crunch with a punch of buffalo. Yum all around! Def want to come back for GF fried chicken! read more

The Hornet - Wings a go-go (GF TOOOOO!) - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

*CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW so many options!! holy WOW - a separate allergen menu for allergies AND cross contact, with markings for what is GF versus can be modified for GF. I got the tuk tuk noodles, they didn't blow me away with flavor but everything was cooked well and blended together! It was still a very good meal, I definitely want to come back to try more of the menu. very cool venue on a cute street, super knowledgeable staff. ALL flours here are GF, so all the batters / fried things are GF, therefore the fryers are safe too! I did not get sick:) read more

The Hornet - Tuk Tuk Curry Noodles - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My new favorite brunch spot! No wonder why my friend brings everyone here as her go-to. It was shockingly empty for a Sunday morning on Broadway. There were 4 of us, and we were seated right away. They take reservations, but one wasn't needed. It's a spacious restaurant. I had the Latin Prime Rib Hash, which I couldn't take my eyes off of. Paired with a Spicy Bloody Mary, it was the perfect brunch. Our waitress wasn't very welcoming and seemed a little out of it, but maybe it wasn't her day. Would come here again anyways! read more

The Hornet - Latin Prime Rib Hash - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Haven't been in the Hornet in a number of years, so it was especially fun to take our teenage grandson for a special one-on-one time with him. It's casual and comfortable and welcoming and fun people-watching out the windows. Grandson chose a mocktail that he loved and also scarfed down his Turkey Brie Panini that was served with tomato soup (and fries). His grandfather and I shared a Broadway Dip that was amazing! We added mushrooms and onions -- all that on the incredible ciabatta -- made it over-the-top good. The fries were well worth saving a bit of stomach room. Service was excellent that made it that much more special. I want to make it a regular stop -- for that Broadway Dip alone! read more

The Hornet never disappoints and we enjoy the service, food and casual ambiance. Our go to's are the ahi tuna tostadas-sooo tasty and always fresh, and we love to split either the broadway dip or the steakhouse wrap- simple food done right and you won't spend a fortune! Too busy enjoying our food to take pics this time! read more

Amazing food and top notch service. We reserved a room for a weeding rehearsal dinner. The staff was so great. Very attentive and on top of things for our group of 42. The food was delicious and they paid special attention to those who had allergies. Everything was perfect! read more

The Hornet - Flat iron steak and salmon plate - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Stopped in for brunch specifically for the Bloody Mary bar and was not disappointed by it in the least. I loved being able to customize mine and $5 is an excellent price. One of the best bloodys I've had. Food was good as well, nothing outstanding but it was solid and hit the spot, I just had the basic breakfast with eggs, bacon, and potatoes so maybe something more interesting would have been more of a standout. Still it was really good. Service was good, I appreciated how quickly she came and took our orders and brought the check, I get so sick of places where I just sit there waiting forever for it. I'll definitely be back. read more

Good OG Denver spot! Lots of seating and we were able to walk in for Sunday brunch. Awesome breakfast tacos and breakfast burrito. Even $5 blood bar! Can't beat that! read more

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4.5 stars. Had the veggie wrap and it was fantastic, the let me get fried plantains for the side (yum!). Got the Passion Project drink (a little watery tasting but light nice flavor). The carrot cake was shared by table , nice spice cake base, light and moist. Would get it again. Great service, friendly and proactive. Quiet and nice ambience (wasn't very crowded so not sure how would be if busy). Bathrooms were just ok (weird toilet paper dispenser and cold air blower for drying hands) read more

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Very beautiful place with great service. The food was delicious everyone enjoyed their pick! Deviled eggs were delicious as a starter. read more

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I met up with a friend for lunch at The Hornet. We sat at the bar and I was real happy to see Guinness on tap so that was the obvious choice for me. We both got the artichoke fritter and veggie wrap with sweet potato fries. The wrap was solid if a little light on fried artichokes. The sweet potato fries were a classic example of sweet potato fries and I ate every last one with no regrets. The bartender/server was exceptionally nice and made the overall experience a pleasant one. I'd definitely come back! read more

Loved dinner tonight at the hornet! Truly, don't have any notes on how the meal could have been better. I can't wait to go back and try more of what they have on the menu, it was really hard to narrow it down. Our waitress was so attentive and professional & the restaurant was quiet enough on a Friday night to be able to have good conversation. I got the Reuben with sweet potato fries. The sandwich had spicy bacon sauerkraut, which added a really delicious flavor & one that I haven't experienced before. And I've had my fair share of Reuben's! I also appreciate that they don't up charge for sweet potato fries. My friend got the Mayan salad with grilled chicken and loved it. My other friend got the Broadway dip which is their a version of a French dip. She got it Philly style, which added mushrooms, onions, & banana peppers. This is definitely worth the up-charge of $2 because 1) it tasted amazing but also 2) the sandwich would've been a little bland without it. Lastly, I definitely recommend ordering a huckleberry lemonade, which has vodka and lavender lemonade. I could've had 5 they were so good. read more

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they are closing after the 9th of august i am incredibly saddened their food is fabulous oh how i wish they wouldn't close or at least move to a different location read more

I made a order for pick up and the person taking the order didn't listen to the order. So I was getting a salad with salmon, but when I arrived my total was almost $50. When ordering please specify that you want the protein that comes on the salad,NOT a whole other entree in addition. I'm pretty disappointed. I didn't want to drive all the way back where there was no parking and a really busy time of day. I hope that the staff taking orders listens a little better and doesn't just press whatever buttons on the computer come up first. I probably won't be back anytime soon! read more

I like the Hornet a lot. It's like a diner slash bar-restaurant. It's a cool vibe inside and the staff is usually really cool. I've tried a few food items, mostly apps -- avocado toast (with salmon and a hard-boiled egg!), chicken lettuce wraps, the poblano soup -- all of it was quite good!! The tacos and spuds au gratin were more like ok/good. They have a good amount of tap beers, only one cider, tap wines, and a hard açaí berry kombucha which I like. Defintely recommend this spot if you're looking for food/drink. It's the perfect spot before or after a flick at the Mayan Theater right across the street! read more

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I was a little disappointed here to be honest. I made a reservation for Friday night - which thank goodness I did - cuz it was busy! The hostess was great and super nice. We went to the bar to get a drink before our table was ready and we stood there for about 5 minutes and not a single person acknowledged us so we just went to the front to wait for our table. The hostess said that their system crashed and no credit cards could be run at the moment and the bar wasn't usually like that. She handled it gracefully. Our server was not personable at all. Did the bare minimum. She was tall with short curly hair. We got the fish tacos to start since it was happy hour and a few drinks. The tacos were good but overloaded with garnish and the scoop of guac did not get distributed evenly.. For dinner we had the lobster Mac and cheese and the braised short rib. The short rib was wonderful! It was a huge portion! I loved everything about it. Delicious and tender. The mash and broccolini were great too. The lobster Mac and cheese fell short of our expectations. It just really didn't have any flavor and the lobster was over cooked. read more

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Came here for brunch on the coldest day of the year. The food was amazing and eclectic, the service was on point, and the ambience was cozy and comfortable. There were bottomless Bloody Mary's (a self serve bar with fixins) and Mimosas in several different fruity flavors. I had an Espresso Martini with Oatmilk and was shocked that they had several milk alternatives -- score!!! My party had the following dishes, all of which we would gladly order again: Latin Prime Rib Hash $18 Breakfast Tacos $16 Pupusa Revuelta $14 + $3 extra pork Fried Chicken $19 (subbed mashed potatoes) I had extra pork with my Pupusa and it was worth it in my opinion. One of my guests had a piece of butter wrapper in her potatoes but the server comped that dish. That's good customer service! It honestly just proved to me that they use fresh ingredients so no harm, no foul in my book. (My guest still ate them too and said they were really good) I've been to quite a few brunch spots but this one now tops my list. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu. *My only complaint was that I found out that we could order off the regular menu after I had chosen what I wanted for brunch - me choosing is a long ordeal.It's not really a complaint because that makes this place even better. All their food looks pretty impressive! Hats off to the peeps in the kitchen. read more

The Hornet is located in a very hipster area of town that offers lots of unique spots to explore! Three things that stood out to my friend group and I were: 1. The amazing service! 2. The huge portions 3. Delicious food!! I got the chilaquiles and as much as I loved them, it was so much I could not finish them. They had a nice kick to them and asking for a over easy egg on top was the cherry on top to my dish. Definitely check out The Hornet!! read more

The Hornet - Baja Breakfast* - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came for a large group brunch on a Sunday, tons of space available, food was excellent, service was prompt, and they were even a gem and split our checks. I would definitely come back. The bloody Mary bar was tasty. Highly recommend all around. Prices were reasonable. I was mainly just happy to get a table for a large group on a Sunday morning. read more

Lovely place for brunch :) Build your own bloody bar for $5! Additional for different vodkas but still was super fun I loved this. The portions are hefty and they are delicious. The dirty south chick is a must have! This place gives a very home-y feel and service was great. I've only been here for brunch and I'm probably looking to come back for lunch or dinner next. read more

The Hornet - Gigunda Breakfast Burrito - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This place is fabulous! It's located on South Broadway (so many cute, walkable shops and venues on that strip!) and offers a plethora of options to eat. I was especially impressed by the outstanding service and the fact that most of their items are gluten-free! This will be my new local go-to since I'm in the neighborhood. Anything you get here will be tasty! Great spot. read more

A real locals go to! The food here is exactly what you'd expect - no frills, delicious, local, and plenty of Gluten Free options across the menu. Service his one of my highlights as many of the staff members have worked here for years and genuinely enjoy what they do and where they do it. The vibe is perfectly South Broadway, clean, and nothing flashy. Skip the tourist trap across the street and pick The Hornet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. read more

I forget how good this place is. Friends went here when we couldn't get into the restaurant we originally planned to go to on a Thursday evening and glad we did! Hit the tail end of hh and got the ahi tuna tostadas (yum) and I had the poblano soup and a side salad. Service wasn't anything special but the food hit the spot and will be sure to be back again soon. read more

After a global pandemic ranging for almost two years, one would figure during Omicron that their online ordering system would be solid.  Not the case. Order was submitted online chownow from website but wasn't received in the restaurant, lost in some que that wasn't seen by staff until after I came to pick it up. Ordering ahead of time was a waste.  Brunch Playa Fish Tacos - beer-battered cod? Cod was very scarce. The tacos were pretty much filler of shredded lettuce and heaps of pineapple red pepper Pico with the slightest crumble of cod intermixed. 5 dollars each.  Not much flavor. If I wanted a lettuce pico taco I could have stayed home.  A dissapointment.  No apologies for the wait. No words of encouragement. Just indifference from staff.  I will return again someday for something else. read more

The Hornet - Scarce cod Playa tacos. - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great spot for casual but delicious dinner on Broadway - coconut wings: delicious - short ribs: highly recommend! - beet salad: not bad if you want something light Friendly service and plenty of seating. I enjoyed the meal and the place! read more

The Hornet - Beet salad - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Came here for happy hour and this place did not disappoint!!!!! Their happy hour times are from 4-7 and it was a great price point!!!!! All their apps were $3 off during happy hour and their apps are HUGE!!! The perogies and coconut curry wings were our favorite. We got 4 drinks and 3 HUGE apps that were big enough to fill us up for $57. That's a steal in Denver! Can't recommend this place enough. Make sure to make a reservation because they do fill up fast!! read more

The Hornet - All these are apps that are $3 off during happy hour!;! - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Love this place. Great menu with some interesting Mexican themes. Service was fantastic and prices are very fair. I'll be back

Ate here on 12/21 and got the worst food poisoning I've ever had. I'm suspecting it was from the creamy poblano soup. Server was extremely kind, and ambiance was nice. Unsure if I'll give this place another try based on how the food made me feel. read more

We sat at the bar on New Year's Day for brunch, served by the illustrious and skillful Liz and Erica. Although the place was packed and extremely busy, the staff managed to keep a good handle on things. The open-seating bar saved us from waiting perhaps an hour and a half. Brunch at The Hornet is quite fun. There is an expansive menu from which to choose, the drinks are delightful, and the energie is excellent! I cannot wait to return. :) read more

I just found my go-to, pre-show grub pub on S. Broadway! The Hornet has been open since '95 and in my opinion, will be cranking out delicious food and slinging bevvies for many more years to come. It's a great watering hole to watch a sports game, catch up with friends, or grab a bite prior to a nearby show. We came here Friday night prior to a show at Hi-Dive. We were sat instantly and our food came out within 10 minutes of ordering. Say what? We were all super impressed with the efficiency and pleasantness of the staff. ***15% CASH BACK ON YELP*** For starters, a buddy and I split the Buffalo Chicken Wings. I'm kind of a wing snob, but mostly a lover of chicken wings. These are excellent. The sauce was vinegary and spicy, exactly what you want out of bar food. Served with carrots and celery, and choice of ranch or blue cheese. I ended up ordering one of their namesake items, the Honey Stung Fried Chicken. Now looking at the food you're probably thinking one of two things: a) that doesn't look like classic "fried chicken." You're right, it's not. b) that doesn't look like typical bar food. You're right, it's not. Addressing the above, don't expect Southern fried chicken. You will end up being disappointed. However, it's tender, sweet and savory. More of an elevated, refined take on the classic unhealthy food. What I enjoyed most were the perfect mashed potatoes and sausage gravy pairing. Wow, talk about decadent! And the seasonal veggies were my cup of tea. I'm not sure if my photos do it justice, but the portion sizes are gigantic. Gigantic, I tell you! You might think prices are a few $$ too high at first, once you see the gargantuan entrees you know it's inherently justified. $4 drafts, all day every day. With many Colorado beers on deck! There is a lot of good going on here. And I'm genuinely looking forward to coming back and sampling more of the menu. The Hornet is not your typical pub. Check 'em out! read more

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Parking around Broadway can be a pain but it's a good restaurant to try. They have a good short rib dish here. My only complaint is that it has too much meat and not enough vegetables. read more

The Hornet - Short Ribs. Great but too much meat and not enough vegetables. - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Had the Dirty South Chick with some double mimosas for brunch. Honestly really great fried chicken. Lots of flavor all around. As someone from the south, I think chicken here is often a hit or miss. This is a straight Hit! Everything came out really fast with good customer service. Ill be back! read more

The Hornet - Dirty South Chick - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Good brunch place and not too crowded. I had the veggie wrap and that was super good. They don't have too many options for vegetarians in the breakfast menu. It's in an ok location and staff is good. Not my favorite brunch spot but a solid choice. read more

The Hornet - Veg Out Wrap - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Ordered some take out from here. The People: Super nice and cool staff that helped us. The Food: Maybe because it was we opted for take out but the food was okay, a little cold and the fries were a bit soggy. I'd try this place again next time I'm in the area. read more

This place was Fantastic! We had the back room for a party and they couldn't do enough! The artichoke fritters were crunchy and lemony - oh so good! The nachos were again - plentiful and full of toppings - and the perogis were cooked to perfection and all tasted mouth watering great! Belynda was our contact there and she was on top of everything. The drinks were kept full and the food - well - we even had enough to take home for another day. (and it was delicious then too!). Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Where do you go on a Friday night out with your best girls, out to The Hornet of course. The Hornet has been a solid choice for SoBo dining in as long as I can recall. We did have a reservation and were seated immediately. I'm glad we had a reservation too, because the place was buzzing. I ordered a 90 Shilling and the Turkey Brie Panini. I'm not really sure what everyone else ordered because I was too busy eating my perfectly grilled, cheesy panini. There were a couple hiccups with the food once it arrived... a missing lemon from a blood mary and regular fries were delivered instead of sweet potato fries. All remedied within minutes of notifying our server. It was nice to visit an old haunt and and know it's just as good as it ever was. Pro Tip: $4 beers/draft wine 4p-7p. read more