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The Original- Denver, Denver, CO

The Original- Denver

4.8
4.8
399 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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The Original- Denver

4.8
$30 and under
American
Downtown / LoDo

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Charming
The Original - The OG - reinvents the neighborhood eatery, combining timeless inspiration from classic Americana with inventive and playful modern flair. With influences ranging from the 1950s diner to the elegant railway dining cars of days past, you'll find a nostalgic collection of comforts, classics and curiosities with a modern twist.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (720) 769-1414
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries for private events or groups larger than 12 please email info@theogdenver.com
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    Wynkoop & 20th Street
  • Parking details
    Valet and Garage parking are located on Wazee St. between 19th and 20th St. Valet is $15 when you have your ticket.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Happy Hollandaise!

    Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Get ready to sleigh brunch season with the OG's Happy Hollandaise menu! This holiday spread is serving up festive twists on your brunch favorites, from merry mimosas to jolly-good specials and everything in between. Join us as we deck the halls with deliciousness!
    Happy Hollandaise! Photo
  • Brunchin' All the Way with Santa

    Dec 14, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024
    The OG is pulling out all the stops (and stockings) this year with our Santa Brunch! Get ready to jingle, mingle, and brunch it up with the big guy himself. It's the most wonderful time of the year to gather your crew, feast on festive eats, and get that perfect pic with Santa and Mrs. Claus. When: 🎄Saturday, 12/14/2024: 11AM-1PM 🎄Sunday, 12/15/2024: 1PM-3PM 🎄Saturday, 12/21/2024: 11AM-1PM 🎄Sunday, 12/22/2024: 1PM-3PM 📸 Santa Sightings: Snap a pic on your personal device with the man in red - photos are complimentary with your brunch reservation!
    Brunchin' All the Way with Santa Photo

What 399 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Great for brunch

  • Denver

    Great for brunch

  • Denver

    Kid-friendly

  • Denver

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Original in Denver offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and a "fun vibe." Renowned for its "huge portions" and standout dishes like chilaquiles-quesadilla, crispy French toast, and chicken and biscuits, this spot is ideal for brunch lovers. The "friendly staff" and lively atmosphere make it a must-visit.

399 Reviews
  1. Mariposa

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited Denver for the first time, and our experience was wonderful! We want to recognize the excellent service provided by Jeremy. He was both professional and personable and offered us great suggestions. We will definitely return to visit soon.

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  2. jessica

    Denver

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spot if you're looking to do something more touristy downtown in the center of McGregor square. Food was good, service was good.
    The Original- DenverResponded on December 4, 2024
    Hi Jessica, thanks so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted you enjoyed your visit and found us to be a great spot for exploring the heart of McGregor Square. It’s wonderful to hear the food and service hit the mark for you—we aim to make every downtown brunch as memorable as the location itself! We’d love to welcome you back soon to dive even deeper into our menu of reimagined classics. Thanks again, and we hope to see you for another delicious visit!

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  3. Candice

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd brunch at the Original: I really felt like showing it off to another friend. The bacon is by far a fave among my friends and I ; we still rave about it.
    The Original- DenverResponded 7 days ago
    Hey Candice, thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re thrilled you brought a friend, downtown, to enjoy brunch with us—it’s always a compliment when our guests want to share The OG experience. And the bacon? Totally a fan favorite amongst us as well, so we’re excited to hear it’s still a hit with you and your crew! Can’t wait to see you back for round three soon. Cheers, The OG.

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  4. Susan

    Minneapolis

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from host stand to Tyler, our waiter. Fun atmosphere, fantastic NA beverage menu!! Awesome place!
    The Original- DenverResponded on December 4, 2024
    Hi Susan, thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed great service from start to finish—Tyler and our host stand team will be thrilled to know they made your experience memorable. It’s awesome that our fun atmosphere and non-alcoholic beverage menu hit the spot, too! We love crafting options for everyone to enjoy. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more good vibes, delicious drinks, and brunch classics with a twist. See you soon!

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  5. Candice

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends had a great time. We really enjoyed our food. And will be back!
    The Original- DenverResponded on December 4, 2024
    Hi Candice, thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you and your friends had a great time and loved the food—it’s music to our ears! Knowing you’re already planning to come back makes us even happier. We can’t wait to welcome you all again for more delicious dishes and memorable moments. See you soon!

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  6. Ellen

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Really fun vibe and service super friendly and good.

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  7. Steven

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, fun vibe, friendly staff, and a great location. Best churros I've had in awhile!

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  8. Shelly

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the pumpkin pancake brunch. Services was great, friendly staff, most in costumes which was fun. Food was delicious and was served quickly. Would go again.
    The Original- DenverResponded on December 4, 2024
    Hi Shelly, thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy you joined us for the pumpkin pancake brunch—it’s great to hear you loved the festive vibe with our friendly, costume-clad team! Delicious food and quick service are what we’re all about, and we’re thrilled we delivered on both. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more fun and tasty bites. See you again soon! 🎃🥞

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  9. Lisa

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great outdoor patio dining and loved the brunch and bloody Mary’s ! Had the avocado toast (GF) and chorizo hash . Both would recommend .

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  10. Ann

    Denver

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was OK. Prices were high. Don’t think we’ll go back. Nothing wowed us.

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FAQs

The Original- Denver offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 769-1414.

The Original- Denver is rated 4.8 stars by 399 OpenTable diners.

The Original- Denver does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of The Original- Denver restaurant

The Original- Denver

4.8
$30 and under
American
Downtown / LoDo

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Original- Denver

1600 20th St, Denver, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wynkoop & 20th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet and Garage parking are located on Wazee St. between 19th and 20th St. Valet is $15 when you have your ticket.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (720) 769-1414
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries for private events or groups larger than 12 please email info@theogdenver.com
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