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    The Original

    4.0 (267 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    THE ORIGINAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    the RESTING SPRITZ FACE
    Alexis S.

    A friend put me onto this brunch spot, and now it's firmly in my rotation. It's tucked inside a hotel in McGregor Square and has such a fun, lively vibe--especially on the weekends. The first few times I went, I couldn't stop ordering the Hangover Burger... and for good reason. From the perfectly cooked smash burger to the rich, flavorful aioli, it's *so* satisfying. It's definitely on the bigger side, though, so come hungry. Their cocktails are also a win across the board, but my personal favorites are the "Drunk in Love" and the "Resting Spritz Face"--both super refreshing and brunch-approved. I brought my boyfriend here, and he got the short rib eggs Benedict and immediately hit me with a "run, don't walk" so that tells you everything you need to know. More recently, I came with a group of girlfriends and finally branched out to the steak & eggs. I ordered my steak medium with fries instead of the breakfast potatoes and absolutely *destroyed* that plate. The chimichurri was fresh and herby, the avocado added the perfect creamy balance, and dipping the fries in a side of garlic aioli just took it to another level. This is such a great spot for a girls' brunch--it does get pretty poppin on weekends, so I'd recommend making a reservation if you're going with a group. That said, I've also gone on a weekday morning and sat at the bar, which was a much more relaxed (but still perfect) vibe. Definitely a go-to brunch spot with something for everyone.

    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!

    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.

    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.

    Fried chicken sandwich

    Ray the bartender is amazing. He gave great recommendations and made the best "hot take" cocktail. The food was delicious. Highly recommend.

    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.

    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.

    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).

    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.

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    Cool location. Service was great and the food was pretty decent. Their breakfast burrito is the size a small child.

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    Was not the best, not Sure if we will go there again. Coffee was cold, food was not tasty. We didn't even take the leftovers.

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    Great food! Large portions. Amazing options for breakfast and brunch. They have a full bar. Staff is attentive and unobtrusive.

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    Moonlight Diner - Lemon pepper salmon

    Moonlight Diner

    3.8(1.3k reviews)
    12.5 mi
    $$

    This is not a gourmet spot, but it sure hits the spot. After power shopping at Sam's and Costco all…read morein one day, my boyfriend and I decided to deviate from the dinner plan and go out to eat. I wanted a burger he wanted to sit down meal and we ended up at the Moonlight Diner. Walking into the diner is like a step back in time. The decor is 1950s memorabilia with chrome touches and leather wrapped seating. It's everything you would think a diner would be but the food is so much more. They have a full bar as well as dairy treats, including shakes and malts. They also have breakfast all day and love their pancakes. They also serve barbecue. But I went for the patty melt. And my other half went for breakfast. His breakfast was the mountain man breakfast and was full of meats, eggs hashbrowns, and Ken with pancakes, but he opted for English buffet instead. It also came with a side of toast. It was a very ample breakfast. My patty melt sure did hit the spot. It was a perfectly medium cooked hamburger on rye with cheddar, and Swiss melted with grilled onions and thousand island dressing. Instead of fries, I went for the mashed potatoes and gravy. It was comfort food to the max. My date also got the peanut butter shake. He slurped that down in a hot minute. He said it was wonderful. He offered me a taste at least twice before I noticed it was gone. There's also meatloaf on the menu as well as a pulled pork barbecue Frito pie and they have a Frito pie burger. They also serve meatloaf. They have several classics and several twists. I recommend going there. There's something for everyone.

    Moonlight Diner 3.5/10…read more Second time at this nice Little diner stop by tower and happy that they are open bright and early and close at 9! Stopped by and we were seated right away and place was clean and the diner was pretty simple than the other ones ive been too so far :). Menu offered a whole variety of breakfast classics as well as burgers/handhelds and milkshakes which ive still yet to tried. Decaf coffee was good, I could drink it multiple times, will definetely order next time. Sweet Potato fries were really delicious and the steak flavor was okay, but atleast it was still tender/cooked perfectly, just wished it punch more but not bad. Mash potato was pretty disappointing. Patty melt was perfect and fries that came with it were perfect. HUGE PORTION TOO!! Ive also ordered a side of Mac which was also reallyyyy good. Service was fast and we were checked on plenty of times and the lady was nice. .. Pretty simple, nothing really over the top, but otherwise satisfied belly and will come back if craving more

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    Indoor area

    Moonlight Diner - Mountain man breakfast

    Mountain man breakfast

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    Rosie's Diner - Chili Relleno which is not made at the restaurant

    Rosie's Diner

    3.8(599 reviews)
    10.6 mi
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    Ambiance: walk back into the 1950s when you walk through the front door. It felt just like 1957 to…read moreme-- lots of memorabilia and counter seats reserved for Elvis and Marilyn. 5/5 Service: Sunny was our waitress -- she was a whirling dervish of efficiency and speed. 5/5 Food: better than expected. We shared a patty melt, which was plenty large enough for two. We also got onion rings, which were just OK and a nutella shake that was downright fabulous. One minor gripe: no house made lemonade. 4/5

    Rosie's Diner is very charming with the 50's-themed pictures on the walls to the jukeboxes at the…read morebooths, and the special touch of having a classic pink caddy sitting out front. I love having the option of breakfast for dinner and at Rosie's, they serve breakfast all day. Nom nom! Mom and I came here on a busy Sunday afternoon (post church crowd) and we were told to expect a 15min wait. We put ourselves on the waitlist and once we sat down outside, the totally amazing technology took over. We were able to watch the waitlist on the Yelp app and we received our "table is ready" text on our mobile as well as thru the app. Pretty sweet! The cakes here are definitely a safe go to. Slightly sweet and fluffy and taste good with syrup, jam or alone. The restrooms could use a little attention. The floors were wet and the towel dispenser not working properly. Nothing a little makeover couldn't help.

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    Rosie's Diner - Macaroni and Cheese

    Macaroni and Cheese

    Rosie's Diner - Rosie's, the place to be for great food and fun dining in Aurora, CO

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    Rosie's, the place to be for great food and fun dining in Aurora, CO

    The Brutal Poodle - 2 Step Chicken N' Waffles - Jalapeno cheddar cornbread waffle, hand battered chicken breast tenders, sriracha maple syrup, whipped butter

    The Brutal Poodle

    4.5(608 reviews)
    5.1 miSouthwest
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    Dive bar that plays metal, has amazing food, great drinks, and immaculate vibes…read more Surprised at the amount of people that showed up on a Monday night. The bar area was basically full. For drinks, The bartender was able to use well tequila to make a delicious marg. The Gwarled Cheese is a must get. It was the best grilled cheese I've ever had in my life. There was cheese toasted onto the outside of the bread. And inside there's more cheese, pork belly, and tomato sauce. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. The tots were also perfectly crispy!

    Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! Brutal Poodle has been listed in Westword's best bars in Denver a…read morecouple of times now and they are not wrong. Brutal Poodle is a fun themed bar- all metal, all the time- with some to die for dishes. Previously I have had their grilled cheese and well, it's literally the best I've had. This time, I gave their Mac and cheese a try- this was amazing as well. I don't know what they do to their green chili, but whatever it is they do, others could learn from them. Our server was very nice but also very busy. She accidentally overcharged us for a drink and it took a minute for her to see the mistake as well-all good though. Definitely will return here again and again.

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    The Brutal Poodle - Cannibal Corpse Reviver - Check out our drink list!!

    Cannibal Corpse Reviver - Check out our drink list!!

    The Brutal Poodle - Surf N' Turf Chili Rellenos - Gold Canyon beef tenderloin, shrimp, jack/cheddar cheese, hatch chilis, brutal green chili

    Surf N' Turf Chili Rellenos - Gold Canyon beef tenderloin, shrimp, jack/cheddar cheese, hatch chilis, brutal green chili

    The Brutal Poodle - The Brutal Noodle - Bone Marrow broth, house smoked brisket, all the fixins. Vegan option available!!

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    The Brutal Noodle - Bone Marrow broth, house smoked brisket, all the fixins. Vegan option available!!

    Ranch House Café - Sirloin steak special with scrambled eggs, hash browns, buttered rye toast + Coffee

    Ranch House Café

    4.1(190 reviews)
    5.3 miNortheast
    $$

    What a fabulous hidden gem!!! Its our new favorite go to restaurant for any & every meal !! 16…read morebucks for a sirloin dinner. Comfy diner/western themed. OMG the Butterfly tea! The Hollandaise sauce on the eggs benedict was hot & fresh. The big salad was great the vlue cheese dressing was homemade and so thick when I drooped a fried 'shroom into it, it didnt sink!! My partners ranch was the same. I cant say enough good about this place. Cant wait to go back next week. Oops, almost forgot the staff & service, OUTSTANDING, FAST, & FRIENDLY.

    I was in east Denver this morning. Several friends go to Ranch House Cafe usually for biscuits and…read moregravy though I am not a fan. They have a typically large diner menu but are not a Greek style diner because I saw a few Mediterranean offerings and no mention of gyros. I was seated at a booth by Bobbi. They have a mix of tables & booths plus a counter. I got the Sirloin steak classic breakfast special ($14.99, regular is $15.99) with hashbrowns, 2 scrambled eggs and buttered rye toast. The 4oz steak was cooked correctly. I got 2 versions of Chuleta hot sauce, which I put on the crispy hashbrowns though you might say they are home fries. Large pieces of rye toast with lots of butter. All very good. Coffee is $ 3.95 with unlimited refills. I added a side of green chile. It had a nice bit of heat with pork and good chunks of chile. They add a non-cash charge. So next time I will pay with cash. I tipped Bobbi $5 cash for excellent service. So all told, a good breakfast for only $27.34; I left at 915am. They had a full house with only a few seats left at the counter.

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    Ranch House Café - Side of green chile with my 3rd cup of coffee

    Side of green chile with my 3rd cup of coffee

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