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    Butcher Block Cafe

    4.2 (508 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Grilled Cheese & Ham Sandwich, Club Sandwich, Burger ¼ lb
    Kate K.

    Don't let the rough exterior stop you have checking out this establishment. Prepare yourself for nothing fancy, but full time-warp back into the 1950s. Butcher block kept the authentic diner vibes, with the music, and esthetics. It's a seat yourself, eat and go kinda place. Expect there to be a wait at times, but they provide quick service. Food was very satisfying, nostalgic! And don't forget their homemade cinnamon roll, it's what they are known for.

    Phil S.

    This place is a hidden gem and amazing breakfast place that gives you that diner experience. Very friendly staff and the food is quickly served but taste amazing. The cinnamon roll is seriously the best and is a must. Seating can get tight on the weekends so get here early. You won't be disappointed.

    Pancake
    Caroline B.

    The cinnamon roll was the best I've had in Denver and I am a cinnamon roll lover. The rest of the food was solid especially the smothered burrito. The service was great and the old diner feel is cozy.

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    Nicholas M.

    Fast and friendly staff. Great greasy spoon spot. I had to stop by once I heard they have been open for more than 50 years. I ordered the smothered burrito, which I chose the green chile gravy. I was not expecting my burrito to have whole pieces of bacon and sausage link in it, but this was a good surprise. I would come back here every time I visit Denver.

    Homemade Cinnamon Roll
    Carolina H.

    Quick service!! Placed an order for pick up during lunch hour and my order was ready in less than 10min. I ordered the smothered breakfast burrito and a home made cinnamon roll! They were both delicious.

    Cinnamon roll  Smothered Breakfast Burrito
    Logan P.

    Went to "Butcher Block Cafe" in early May 2026 and they didn't disappoint. The cinnamon roll is a delicious as all the other reviews say. I also liked their smothered breakfast burrito which was the perfect amount of food for the price. I got the burrito, cinnamon roll and iced tea for under $20 with tip. Will be coming back!

    Great throw back place!
    Bill D.

    DANG! Was at the RINO County Club and saw this place advertising homemade Cinnamon Rolls! Wow! These guys are big and easily one if the best the four in our group have had. The lady at the counter gave amazing service and was very friendly. We did not eat a meal here, but looking at some of the others there eating, it all looked good and smelled good.

    Cinnamon roll
    Alison F.

    Stopped by on Saturday for a late breakfast. The parking lot is small but plenty of street parking. We were able to get a table right away. We had to try their cinnamon roll and it did not disappoint. It was soft, warm and gooey. Im already wanting to go back. Their french toast is classic and the one slice, egg & bacon is the perfect size dish with the cinnamon roll.

    Linna L.

    If you love breakfast food, this spot is a must-try! The food is always consistent, the prices are affordable, and the servers are incredibly friendly. It feels like stepping back in time, not your trendy brunch spot, but the kind of place that serves all your go-to breakfast classics just right. It's a seat-yourself setup, first come, first served, which adds to the cozy, hometown feel. Think of it as a family-owned, elevated version of Waffle House. Parking is limited to a small lot, but there's free street parking and additional spots across the street at the RTD lot.

    Jessica C.

    I am still dreaming and drooling over the homemade cinnamon roll. That was sooo delicious with the glaze over it and yummy cinnamon-ness!! It was very filling but also hard to stop eating ;0) My husband ordered the hash browns with green chili sauce, pancakes, and toast and it was all good too! The hostess was very nice and helpful. It has a cute ambiance with a diner feel and welcoming atmosphere.

    Aaron F.

    Ashley was fantastic! Earlier in the day we stopped off to drop off our luggage. Yes you read right. They have a service called Luggage Hero (yes they were our hero!). We dropped off our luggage for a small fee & we were able to enjoy walking around town. We came back later in the evening to pick up our luggage & decided to have one of their homemade cinnamon rolls (family owned recipe). It was absolutely delicious! It was eaten faster than remembering to take a photo! Lol. We already ate dinner otherwise this diner looks like they would "deliver!" The menu looks great & the prices are even better. Thanks Team Butcher Block Cafe! We will be back!

    Cinnamon roll
    Mitch W.

    I fell for an Instagram post showing fresh cinnamon rolls and 24/7 service, but the reality was disappointing. The cinnamon rolls were reheated in a microwave and not freshly made. Even worse, the staff were very unprofessional talking negatively about a coworker while I was the only customer there. My food order wasn't prepared fresh either; it looked like it was just scraped from the griddle. Unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to expectations. I wouldn't recommend it.

    Such a delightful gem to drop into for not only the delicious food, but the atmosphere

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    Amazing service. This food doesn't disappoint. Great price point. Will be back again and again! Make sure to try the cinnamon roll.

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    Comfort food. Good sized portions for the price. Friendly staff and huge homemade cinnamon rolls.

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    Wonderful cinnamon rolls and my favorite coffee that I had in Denver. Delicious comfort food and cheerful diner environment.

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    Waitress was super friendly. Typical breakfast dishes. I would recommend the green bean chill

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    Old school breakfast spot. Food was delicious and waitress was awesome. Here for a week and we will be back.

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