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    The Original

    4.0 (261 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Tony C.

    Wasn't sure what to expect for our visit, but we were pleasantly surprised by the great food and great service! Large portions and a big menu to choose from. Looking forward to going again.

    Forgot to get the photo before devouring the fried chicken in hot honey and biscuit with eggs over medium
    Lauren J.

    Pretty great brunch spot! It's like an upscale diner with friendly staff, fun 70s vibe decor and lots of menu options. Located across the ballpark. I went for the chicken and biscuit. Chicken was coated with a hot honey. It came with sausage gravy, which I always ask for on the side. The dish came like an open faced sandwich topped with eggs. Very tasty. Made it even better with their selection of local hot sauces to meet my sweet and spicy desires. The sausage gravy wasn't great but didn't miss it. Dish was good as is!

    Short rib benedict
    Kristana K.

    Man, the short rib benedict is to die for! The rich hollandaise and the tender beef along with the crispy potatoes was fabulous and the hollandaise was decadent! We also had the banana french toast which is sumptuous with the banana bread topped with delicious walnuts (we took one piece off when I took the photo so it is really ample sized)! The coffee was off today...bitter and sour, but when I asked for a new cup of it, it was better the second round. Amazing service by Teej. We love that the Dining Out Passbook has this place in there! Great deal.

    Alicia S.

    First time here! The food was not bad, but nothing special. Definitely better options out there. I rate the food about a C+. Good coffee. Great service. We didn't order anything extravagant, just breakfast. This is a nice establishment, but the elevated ambience does not match the cuisine. Not sure if I will come back, at least not as my choice. Unless a group of friends chooses this place. Service was great!

    Cesar H.

    The OG is serving one of the most satisfying brunches I've had recently, and it absolutely deserves a spot in your rotation. Located inside McGregor Square at The Rally Hotel, The OG leans into classic diner vibes with a polished edge. The space feels relaxed and welcoming, and the menu hits that sweet spot between comforting and indulgent. Everything we tried was solid, but there is a sleeper hit on the menu that I cannot stop thinking about: the Hangover Burger. A juicy 5oz patty topped with caramelized onions, pickles, bacon, American cheese, an over easy egg, spicy aioli, all on a soft potato bun. It is rich, messy in the best way, and exactly what brunch should be. If you are looking for a brunch spot that skips the fuss and delivers on flavor, this is it. Order the burger. Trust me.

    CHICKEN & BISCUITS
    Dan S.

    I'm not usually a big breakfast person, but it's my husband's favorite meal of the day. He heard about The Original at the Rally Hotel, so we decided to give it a try -- and after looking at the menu, even I was excited! The space is bright, airy, and perfectly decorated -- it just feels happy when you walk in. Our waitress, Kayleigh, greeted us with a big smile and was so helpful when we had a few questions about the menu. We started with the Churros as a breakfast appetizer (yes, breakfast dessert first!) -- and honestly, they could've been my entire meal. So delicious! For our mains, I had the Chicken and Biscuits, and my husband went for the Ham Benedict. My chicken and biscuits were a perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and savory -- exactly what you want on a brisk morning. My husband's Benedict was cooked perfectly, which most places don't always get right. If you love a good brunch spot, The Original is a must-try. Great food, friendly service, and they even have a full bar!

    French Toast, Short Rib Eggs Benedict
    Ken T.

    This place is so cool! I really like the spacing and lighting. There's plenty of space to spread out and they have awesome decorations. The service was generally good. Everyone was super friendly. The only thing for me was coffee refills were a little slow. I figured they must have been busy, but my coffee cup wasn't even filled all the way each time. I think a pot of coffee at the table would have been better. On to the food! We had the green Chili fries, short ribs eggs Benedict andd French toast. I really enjoyed all of it. We didn't finish the fries because there were so many, but the chili worked really well with all the toppings. The short rib was tender and very flavorful. The eggs actually bled out, which shouldn't be a surprise, but I've had so many and eggs Benedict at other places that I wasn't expecting these to be so good. The French toast was very sweet in a good way. I would definitely get those again All in all, I'll definitely go back next time I'm in Denver.

    Savanna B.

    My family had a very nice breakfast here the other day. Our server was lovely and we enjoyed the diner vibe. My husband and I shared the banana bread French toast and the breakfast burrito. Both were delicious. My son enjoyed the breakfast corn dogs for 3 subsequent meals (admittedly they were good).

    Coffee
    Stephanie C.

    The Original is a really fun spot for brunch, it's got a super cute interior and decor, is spacious, and has a great vibe. We had a reservation for Sunday brunch, and after checking in we waited about 5-10 minutes to be seated. The waiting area is comfortable, with nice couches, and free (mediocre) coffee, which made the short wait pleasant and easy. Service was good, the hostesses and our server were super friendly, and we got our food fairly quickly after ordering, which was nice considering how busy they were. Drinks were solid, though we didn't try the boozy drinks they did look tempting. We tried both the drip coffee and cold brew, and both hit the mark. I got the Chorizo Hash, and it was fantastic. The mix of potatoes, veggies, and chorizo came together perfectly and is definitely something I'd order again. We also had the Steak & Egg Ranchero with chimichurri on the side. I would recommend getting the eggs scrambled, we got over-easy and it was a bit too messy. The sauce and pickled onions gave it great flavor, though the steak was a little fatty. Still, it was a satisfying dish overall. Would definitely come back to try more of the menu, the space and food both make for a great brunch spot.

    Crystal R.

    We had a great time going to The Original! It was our first time coming here and everyone working here welcomed us in with friendly smiles and were so attentive. Everything came out quickly and hot and fresh! This isn't too far of a walk from Union Station so that is perfect for us! It was decorated here for the holidays and has a real cozy friendly family vibe here. The food was so delicious too! We did sweet and savory ! Potatoes French toast w/ berries and cream and biscuits and sausage gravy and coffee and juice! All made to perfection!

    Avocado toast.  It has kale and sun dried tomatoes
    Lucia D.

    This cafe is inside the Rally hotel. Great breakfast and service. We preorder breakfast. I love that they have coffee station outside the restaurant and inside with to go cups. I drink tea which is always an issue. They bring it late and then it's too hot to drink. My loss.

    AVOCADO TOAST
    Charlie D.

    Had breakfast here today and ordered the avocado toast. Ingredients were fresh in the eggs were cooked nicely. Not sure if I liked the fully dressed salad that is on top of the avocado and under the egg, overall it was good but I probably would not get it again. the restaurant was very clean and had a very diner feel to it. Service was friendly and attentive

    Maple Deviled Eggs
    Jennifer N.

    The "OG" or "The Original is also co-located to The Rally Hotel. The wait was over an hour at 10:30 am! And they open only for breakfast/brunch. We had a little mishap with the hostess because she thought we were canceling our wait to go sit at the bar when we really just inquired in case it seats came opened. So we ended up waiting like an hour and a half - after waiting an hour, we walked up to the hostess stand and asked her how much longer cause everyone after us had already been seated. So she added us to the list..... We had been sitting right next to them the entire time! Anyway, the ambiance is bright and cheerful, despite the mixup. I always have to try Deviled Eggs, lol. They were good but probably would be better with real bacon on top vs. fried onions. The Chicken Fried Steak was okay- it came with sausage gravy but probably would have been better with Jalapeño Gravy. I think they needed to change the oil; The scrambled eggs were fluffy which I love. The "hashbrowns" were unqiue in that they made them in a wafflele iron! I had the Steak & Egg Ranchero and it was cooked to perfection. The chimichurri need a tad more salt and the potatoes were fried just right and soft in the middle.

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    10/10 great services and the food was delicious!! And if you want to do mimosas get the bottle, better price !

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    Work & Class - Butterscotch Pudding & Blueberry cobbler

    Work & Class

    (1.9k reviews)

    $$

    Five Points, Northwest

    Had an excellent experience at Work & Class. The shared-plates concept works really well here, and…read morehonestly everything we ordered was very good. After reading other reviews and checking out photos beforehand, I knew the Colorado lamb was a must-order. It's not something I usually go for, but it ended up being my favorite dish of the night. Absolutely worth the hype. We also ordered the birria short rib and hickory smoked picanha, and both were solid choices. The shrimp and corn grits were amazing, and I really loved the aged cheddar mac and cheese. Other dishes like the chickpea croquettes and the chili relleno were also pretty good and rounded out the meal nicely. The wait staff was fantastic. Super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The restaurant itself has a cool, lively vibe. The only minor downside was that the outdoor heaters were a bit too hot, but that's a very small nitpick. Overall, an easy 5 out of 5 stars. Great food, great service, and a place I'd happily come back to.

    We had a great experience here and left really impressed. We ordered the empanadas to start, then…read morethe lamb and steak with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts, and finished with the banana foster cheesecake. The lamb was excellent, but the sweet mashed potatoes absolutely stole the show and easily the best thing we ate all night. Everything was well prepared and flavorful. For an appetizer, two meats, two sides, and dessert, our total came out to $88, which felt like a great value for the quality. Overall, it left a really good impression and we'd definitely come back again.

    Acova - For Appetizers we had the Diablo Eggs made with whipped eggs, house hot sauce, fresh herbs, and prosciutto crumbs (Gluten Free).

    Acova

    (716 reviews)

    $$

    Northwest, Highland

    Acova is my go to lunch spot on teh North West side of town…read more I have clients up this way and a number in boulder so its an easy place to meet in the middle. It helps that Acova has a nice clean space with plenty of room and manageable noise levels. The service does not miss a beat and the menu is wide ranging enough that it keeps my frequent visits fresh and satisfies any kind of client want.

    Acova is in LoHi and tucked in a residential on some streets. It's next to some other shops and…read morebars. I arrived on a Friday night and it was pretty full of people. We thankfully got sat quickly without a reservation. The inside is nice and ambient lighting. It also has an indoor/outdoor bar which I'm sure is great in the summer. I mainly came here because I knew they had tomato basil soup and I was having a strong craving. To start I got the queso fundido because of a place has it on the menu, I must try. I asked if it could be done without meat and our server said no - that it was premade. Honestly, this was just okay queso. Definitely not authentic or anything like actual queso fundido. Would not order again. The soup was good! Not the best I've ever had but definitely good. The only thing was we ordered a soup but didn't specify and got the small size. I would specify a bowl if you want a meal sized portion. The grilled cheese that came with it was tasty! The chicken Caesar wrap was fine. Portion is sorta small but glad it comes with a side. Nothing too special. Overall the place is nice, staff is friendly and food is fine. I wouldn't particularly want to return but if a friend suggested, I'd give it another shot.

    Pony Up - Chicken Wings

    Pony Up

    (464 reviews)

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    Lodo, Northwest

    My group of friends decided to try Pony Up after a Friday afternoon Pilates class and I'm so glad…read morewe do. When it was originally explained as a French dip restaurant, I'll admit I was skeptical but I'm very happy to say that I was wrong. This place is truly great. I ordered the alameda street and I feel confident saying I've never had a better French dip. The bread was perfectly fluffy and the flavors were seriously surprising. We also ordered the crispy potatoes and just thinking about them again is making my mouth water. The interior of the space was super vibey with disco balls and fun art. Def downtown vibes. Parking was not ideal, but it never is downtown. I ended up at a meter a couple blocks down which was totally fine. I love how meters allow you to pay by phone now and text you when your time is almost up.

    Nice spot in Denver that hits a good combo of: good food, good cocktail selection, and good beer…read morelist. A jack of all trades that pulls it off! We came here after a big event and it was festive around the holidays. A gigantic Christmas tree set the vibe, and it wasn't too loud in here on what was apparently angsty 90's music night. The chips and queso were money. I wasn't super hungry but it paired well with some late night drinks. Others in the group got pickle beer, negronis, and I had some kind of fancy cocktail that I can't remember what was in it, only that it tasted good. Good spot overall!

    The Wolf's Tailor - 2nd course: caviar, creme fraiche on thin, soft masa crackers paired with their Vesper

    The Wolf's Tailor

    (327 reviews)

    $$$$

    Northwest

    Went for my Wife's Bday and our anniversary. They treated us to one of the outdoor tents with…read morefireplace. Atmosphere was great. Staff was very knowledgeable and were incredible. Food was well worth the experience. Highly recommend dinning here and the experience. Andrew our main staff was one of the best and the other staff are great. If your in Denver and want an incredible experience go here. Book ahead as reservations go quickly and well worth the cost and experience. Thanks Andrew and Staff.

    We were looking for a very special dining experience to celebrate my sister's birthday. Wolf's…read moreTailor went beyond our expectations! From being welcomed at the front door and led through the garden to the elegant but homey entrance, we felt genuinely welcomed. The open kitchen was staffed with relaxed but focused and happy appearing professionals. They all made eye contact with us and greeted us in to the contemporary dining room. The seating was comfortable and in spite of an open kitchen, the staff was quiet and professional. The attentive servers were extremely informative of all the dishes and beverages. We were fortunate to meet and be served by the GM who clearly has a passion for creating a full-circle dining experience. We learned where the ingredients were sourced and grown and nuances of preparations down to the smallest of the honey butter served with mouth-watering sourdough bread. I highly recommend reserving the special outdoor cabanas with fireplaces to enhance the experience. This will be a favorite place of mine while visiting Denver.

    Briar Common Brewery + Eatery - Cheeseburger & Chips

    Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

    (631 reviews)

    $$

    Jefferson Park, Northwest

    Date night with another couple and were excited to try Briar Common Brewery. First - super cool…read morebuilding. Love the vibes, the interior decor and second floor + outdoor patio options. We didn't take advantage of the patio vibes or rooftop deck with a fire pit, but this is still on our list! While waiting for a table, we cozied up to the bar and ordered drinks. One of the bartenders noticed I ordered the hibiscus margarita and asked me, offhandedly, if I was a fan of spice. Yes, please. With that, he cancelled my order and made me something "not on the menu" but what I called the "Patrick special." So good. Thanks, sir! We ordered burgers and shared their buffalo cauliflower starter. This, my friend, was absolutely amazing. Loved the buffalo spice paired with the bleu cheese. Easy way to enjoy some veggies. And along the same theme, I ordered the Buff and Bleu burger. This was so good, so flavorful and so messy. Don't judge me, but I resorted to using my fork, lol! It was so well balanced. Will have again. Parking here means street parking, but there were plenty of open spots on a Saturday night. The walk was nice. We can't wait to return, maybe on a game day, or maybe to enjoy Sunday brunch on the rooftop. Maybe a sunset for another date night. With this level of yumminess, the possibilities are endless.

    We came to Briar Common the day after moving to Denver, and it ended up being exactly the kind of…read morespot we needed after a long weekend of hauling boxes and settling in. Great location, relaxed vibes, especially on a Sunday evening. The beer was solid, but the food stole the show (mostly across the board). Most of our group was happy with their dishes. I had the steak sandwich with a side salad, and the sandwich was top tier. I'm a sucker for a good sandwich, and this one absolutely hit the spot. It was also pretty large, which made it more of a fork-and-knife situation than a handheld one, but no complaints there. A few people in our party upgraded their sides to the sweet potato fries, which were next level. Perfect balance of crispiness with a hint of sweetness that made them stand out. One miss in the group was the mac and cheese; my sister ordered it and wasn't a fan, felt it was too liquidy/runny and underwhelming compared to everything else we tried. Only minor knock overall was that the kitchen was pretty slow, especially considering it wasn't very busy late on a Sunday evening. Not a dealbreaker, but something worth noting if you're in a hurry. Overall, great first Denver meal; good beer, mostly good food, and a relaxed spot that made for a solid welcome to the city.

    Rioja - Picnic charcuterie board

    Rioja

    (2.9k reviews)

    $$$

    Lodo, Northwest

    10/10 would absolutely recommend. Joe we love you thank you for amazing service! We had it all,…read morethe lamb burger, the donuts, the tortellini, the chicken salad sandwich, Benedict's and the best margaritas in Denver. The food, the service - I couldn't have asked for a better experience after a prior evening letdown. I'm not a chicken lover but the chicken salad sandwich was phenomenal. It was well balanced and the focaccia delic. My absolute favorite were the donuts, I could swim in that compote. Every dish was spot on and I'd absolutely return. Thanks for the Texas inspired margaritas Joe

    Met an old friend (from kindergarten!) and her son for a pre-theater dinner, with my daughter. We…read moresat outside, but did see the interior, which was lovely. There's a small, limited menu, which I always like because they're focused on doing a few items very well, as opposed to many items less well. They do not have gluten-free pasta items. All their pasta is made in-house, and the server told me that so far, efforts with 1:1 flour have not achieved the texture that they want. But they do have risotto, so I ordered that, and the tuna tartare. The tuna was wonderful!! Really delicious. Our server brought me some papadum, because the olive crackers have wheat. The flavors were perfect. The half-order of risotto was quite small, and the piece of smoked trout was small as well, but combined with the tuna, was a perfect meal. The sauce was silky. My daughter and my friend's son both had the steak, and she said it was great. It was a nice size, and perfectly cooked. My friend had the pork. She's a trained chef and a serious foodie, and mostly enjoyed her entree. The "What's up Doc" cocktail with mezcal was very, very good. My daughter had one too. A lovely dining experience! I would return, just for the tuna tartare. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and I really appreciated the papadum.

    The Original - diners - Updated May 2026

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