There's nothing quite like a good breakfast diner and that's exactly what The Butcher Block Cafe is. From their infamous cinnamon rolls (that they serve hot and with a side of butter if you'd like) to the biscuits and gravy that run a steep $1.50, I love everything about this step back into time. You can sit at the counter bar and watch your breakfast being made or grab a table in you prefer. Either way, the waitresses there are super friendly and quick to refill your coffee, two awesome things in my book. Two other pro tips: they serve lots of items in half orders (even the cinnamon rolls) and they are more than happy to smother your burritos or breakfast in green chile. read more

When you're jonesin' for a hearty, comfort food-style breakfast look no further than Butcher Block Cafe. I swear, the moment I stepped foot inside I thought I magically stepped into a cafe you'd find in any small town in East Texas. With the 'regulars' that lined the diner counter and the loyal servers that seemed to be working there for years - it's your quintessential down home cooking diner. I went for the renowned cinnamon rolls and ended up ordering the chicken fried steak and eggs. It was delicious. I seemed to always ambitiously over order and end up with way to much food to go to waste. So, I am letting this serve as a barometer for just how good the food is - I ate it. I ate it all. Along with the perfectly sweet cinnamon roll and the 'huns' and 'sweeties' from the waitress, I've discovered my new favorite breakfast spot. Oh - and the constant 'warm ya up?' on the coffee didn't hurt either :) read more

oh god oh god - the moral hazard is too great.... I'm rarely tempted to burn a place on yelp to keep the crowds at bay, and nearly did in this case. It's breakfast, and it's great, and there's not an awful 90 minute wait like every other place in this town. ah well, selflessness prevails... Coffee. Eggs. Chicken fried steak. No irony. No "flights" of anything. Syrup comes in only one flavor: "syrup". Gravy, however, comes in two: "white" or "brown". read more

So when you're visiting Denver and you just happen to be hanging out in the warehouse district, this is your spot for breakfast! Or such was the case for me. Because I was a little hungover and was working the Denver Taco Festival all weekend. When you see sign that says "homemade cinnamon rolls," you know you're in the right place. It's a little diner reminiscent of the 50's/60's. Long bar, booths, you get the point. I had the ham and cheese omelette with an OJ. It was maybe $7? #WORTHIT! The proportion of ham to egg to cheese was perfect. The toast was a plus and the hash browns were excellent. They also have some of the greatest staff around. A guy (I'm assuming the owner) was working his ass off in the kitchen as well as greeting guests and making sure everyone was happy. So go check this place out! read more

No, no, no, no, no. Now, the people working here are a pleasure. Earnestly cheerful and helpful. But the food is not good. Bacon and eggs that have so much residue of other breakfast foods clinging to them, it feels like a greasy skillet made from every single thing they have in the fridge. Scrape the grill please. Also, the place doesn't feel that clean (sticky tables, flatware dotted with odd specks, ceiling tiles with stains). Yes, it's a greasy spoon, and we all love a restaurant that feels like a real place, but keep the grimy goodness for the exterior. read more

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

To me, this place bring back memories of youth and the east coast! It's a low key diner, basic food, basic seating, adorable service and servers. I got the blt, and a cup of coffee and had to try the cinnamon roll. The butter really made it, but honestly i don't need that much sugar, dough and butter! I was glad i finally made the effort to try this place. The outside is pretty "scary" and that has kept me from heading in for the 8 years, but finally i did and darn am i did! Definitely not fancy pants, just the basics! read more

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

Went in last night before going to Zoo Lights. Cat, our server was simply amazing. She is sweet and funny as hell. The food was subpar though. My salad was wilted iceberg lettuce and the bean soup was super salty. The chicken fried steak was so thin you could nearly see through it and it tasted like raw flour. Cat was very apologetic and convinced us to come back for breakfast. We loved her, so we are going to give it another try, but not because of the food. read more

The Butcher Block Cafe is in the part of Denver's warehouse/industrial district where there are still warehouses and industries. I ordered a BBQ beef sandwich at around $4 with fries and some iced tea. The sandwich was good (especially given the low price), though not remarkable, and was served on a little white bun. The fries were hot and crispy. All for the price of a latte and with fast service. So if you're in the neighborhood picking up some welding supplies, stop in and get yourself some lunch. Just don't tell the teamster next to you that you're a social media consultant. read more

This place has some straight up tasty food. What's more is that it is so ridiculously cheap. My husband and I feasted for under $15 dollars (pre tip!) How is this possible you may ask? I have no idea. We split a cinnamon roll, he had coffee and the Roundhouse (which you need in your belly) and I had a soda and a smothered burrito. The burrito was $2.50 so I assumed it would be a tiny infant-sized burrito. Nope. Huge, and smothered in green chili and cheese. Cinnamon roll $1.25, what??? We will be back, possibly tomorrow. read more

Butcher Block Cafe - Under $15 for a table and stomach full of deliciousness. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Ya know, maybe it's my lack of attention to detail, but I didn't see one damn butcher block in this place. It's actually a really small place, but the food is pretty good for diner kinda joints. I've been here on a number of occasions and never once threw up on my way home. (or even later that day even!) There's really nothing outstanding nor anything disgusting about the joint. Just a good, solid diner in RINO. read more

I came to The Butcher Block for breakfast, and I was not disappointed! I've been to the Snoozes, the Jellys, the other one-word-trendy-breakfast-places, and I've enjoyed myself. But nothing quite matches The Butcher Block! First, when you walk in, it is the exact no-frills type diner that you would imagine, featuring classic chrome, Mickey Mouse clocks, and posters for local events. You are greeted almost instantly! The waitstaff seems to know almost everyone by name, and you immediately feel like you belong in that space. The service doesn't stop there - my coffee cup was never empty, and it seemed like our waitress could tell the second we had decided on our food. After we ordered, the food came out within seven minutes, and it was exactly as described. The food is also what you might expect from a diner - a little on the greasy side - but sometimes that's exactly what you need. I had the half Roundhouse (hash browns, bacon, sausage, and eggs, all stacked on top of each other), which I couldn't finish, but seriously enjoyed. I couldn't eat here every day, but it provides a refreshing change of pace from the trendier options. I can't wait to go back! read more

This place looks like a greasy spoon sort of spot, and it is in it's own unique way. It is very old diner when it comes to atmosphere. We are really picky, but we liked this place! The cinnamon roll was really good, and I normally don't like cinnamon rolls (unless they are from Cinnabon) but this one was the best homemade cinnamon roll I have ever had. It wasn't dry, the frosting was perfect. Overall really good. The hashbrowns were good too! The waitress was awesome, she made sure we had everything we needed at all times! read more

It's a diner... no more, no less. I'm not why this place has any five star reviews, but it's certainly an acceptable place to eat breakfast. The service is super friendly, and decently attentive. Our coffee and water were never empty, and we didn't have to wait long for our orders. My wife and I split a cinnamon roll, and then I had the breakfast burrito and she had some kind of egg sandwich with hash browns (she didn't seem impressed). The cinnamon roll was certainly enjoyable, but it wasn't good by cinnamon roll standards. It was sweet, but too chewy. The breakfast burrito.... I added sausage to mine (because why would anyone who eats meat have a breakfast burrito without one??), and I was a little surprised when the server asked me "patties or links?" In a breakfast burrito? Patties it was. The burrito was smothered in green chili which was much better than it looked. Although I've certainly had better, the burrito was good. Also, in true diner style, the tab was painless. Two meals, a cinnamon roll, and the tip cost us $20. If you're looking for something quick, cheap, and decent then the Butcher Block is it- especially if you're in the area anyway. If you're looking for something extraordinary, or something worth driving across town, look elsewhere. read more

This is one of those places that just make you feel good. Decor: The outside looks like it's a worn down divey joint. It's got that old school diner feel in the inside. Lots of old memorabilia for sale around the place. Food: I ordered a half order of the cinnamon roll with butter. Delicious and hit the spot as I waited for my main portion, the special breakfast burrito. The burrito was HUGE. Fluffy eggs and gooey cheese. I ordered mine with ham and was pleasantly surprised to see it was chopped up ham from the bone, and not deli ham. A good hearty meal. The service: And this is how this place won the extra star and a half. The folks here are extremely friendly. Cheryl the counter waitress was fast and friendly with my order. Mitch sat down and chatted with me after my meal and we had a nice conversation. Gabby and the rest of the crew worked the restaurant with smiles and happiness. It felt like I was a guest in a family kitchen. And it wasn't just me who received this level of service. Every single person who walked in was greeted like a family member coming home. Loved it. I will be back for sure. read more

The Service was great!! I had an order to go, the server was so friendly, took my order quickly, gave me a water while I waited. The wait for my food wasn't to bad maybe like a 15 min wait...dinner was clean you walk in with amazing smell. You feel right at home! The food was delicious! I had the country fried steak with biscuits & gravy! I loved it! Thank you! read more

Hungry-Man eats! This diner is legendary in Denver. Nothing at all fancy, just solid, meat based Diner fare at reasonable prices. The breakfast menu is typical in every way but sometimes that is exactly what the doctor ordered. For lunch I like to get a steak plate or a burger. The emphasis is on fresh meats and being that the place is called The Butcher Block, vegetarians need not apply. The service is always pleasant and the owner has come over to our table to tell us how much he appreciates our business. How often does that happen these days? If you need a home-style meal, the Butcher Block has you covered. read more

My family and I enjoy this hole in the wall. There is always something for everyone. Kids like the pancakes, french toast, eggs, and bacon. My husband likes the roadhouse. I like the egg sandwiches. Hamburgers are decent. Soups are really good. Good cookies and cinnamon rolls. Friendly service. Definately recommend. We come here quite frequently. read more

Ok I get the retro atmosphere but the food was awful. We had the chicken fried steak and i told them no gravy and they loaded it with gravy. No wonder they wanted to cover it, it was so small I thought it was a joke. Then to make matters worse it was tough as a boot. The waitress was really nice but slower than a dried up creek bed. I think the new weed law is already starting to affect you guy's....I've been to two different highly rated restaurants in Denver in three days that were dumps.... read more

This is the perfect place if you are looking for a CHEAP and great HOMECOOKED food! Grilled cheese sandwich with fries $3, biscuits and gravy $1.95, HUGE cinnamon rolls $2.50.... This place is on point! Don't expect anything fancy... Just GREAT food on the cheap! read more

Short visit to Denver. Needed some breakfast before hitting the road and this place seemed like a popular local spot. I like these type of places. Got an omelette with mushrooms and onions and tomatoes and cheese. Good flavor and food came out fast. Coffee was a little weak. Pretty good service, maybe could be a little friendlier. Overall solid. I think 3 stars is pretty fair. read more

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

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

WOW what a find this was! I work down the road from it and would never even have seen it if I hadn't taken a wrong turn, but boy am I ever glad I did! Reminds me of my favorite place back in Canada I love to take my boys to. Real people, real food all the time. Perfect ambiance for their faire. Diner/Truckstop style. The decor and the staff nor the menu have changed in 30 years and thats the way it should be! Great prices, daily specials and a superb staff! Great job and so nice to find a place I love to call home. Most people I know would drive by and not go in unless on a dare...but that just means more food and more attention to me! LOL UPDATE!!! WOW I just went back and their cinnamon rolls are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT! read more

My husband and I came here for brucnh Sunday after we read rave reviews in 5280 Magazine. Everyone talks about their cinnamon rolls. Eh they weren't that great. They were big and hot, but our waitress didn't even ask us if we want butter or frosting (like she did with the table next to us after we ordered). Frankly, IKEA cinnamon rolls tasted exactly the same. The food is super cheap - you get what you pay for. My husband ordered the biscuts and gravy and it tasted terrible and he sent it back (it was $1.50). I had the #1 (eggs, bacon, french toast). The french toast was burnt. We'll never go back. read more

Its always a plus to have good service when you are with a large group with kids, however to fot all of us, we had to sit in the backroom which felt more like a seperate part of the restaurant. The best part about this restaurant is the GIANT, warm, gooey cinammon rolls!!!! They are absolutely delicious to eat on its own, with your breakfast or for dessert. All the food we ate was delicious. read more

I'm glad to have a place like this nearby. After Lucile's, Snooze, etc it is good to give credit to the greasy spoon who charges fair price for a solid meal. This place is an eclectic version of Waffle House. Eclectic in the sense that they have a little thrift area up front. The food is good and the pricing is economical. The staff very attentive and friendly. The only question I have is about the eggs. If they are not doing so already they should get into farm fresh eggs...my stomach can tell. DT read more

Perfect go-to for a great, cheap and quick breakfast. Went here before an early flight and was very impressed. Service was amazing and the food came out very fast. Highly recommend! read more

Butcher Block Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food was really good and the service was next level. This is a place where the owners are operators and make you feel like family. It had to be an owner that was cooking in the back that came out and the end of our breakfast to see how things were and connect in a way that no chain restaurant will ever dare. What an amazing feeling to be treated so well in a way they didn't need to. Amazing! read more

This is a great example of a "real deal" diner. The food is cheap and good. The place is filled with kitsch. read more

Butcher Block Cafe - Ming says everyone should come to this diner! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Awesome little joint that feels like "home". We enjoyed the biscuits and gravy, hash browns, and cinnamon rolls and it was all great. We'll be eating here a lot read more

If you are looking for a 5 star brunch place then do not come here. If you are looking for amazing food at a very reasonable price then get in your car and GO HERE! Service was great even when it was busy with almost all tables filled. Friendly staff. Food prices range from $3.95-$10. I am a 195lbs, 6'00" guy. I ordered the 2 eggs breakfast for $3.95 and was full by the end! It came with 2 wonderfully prepared eggs, 2 full pieces of buttered wheat break, and a large helping of hash browns (crispy on the outside and soft and warm on the innards). Keep in mine this is a diner with a small town feel. I recommended this spot for breakfast and brunch. read more

I never would've found The Butcher Block Cafe had it not been for an email Yelp sent out about my favorite subject, cinnamon rolls! Then there was a five star review from one of the best reviewers I've read calling it her, new favorite breakfast spot. The cinnamon roll itself looked tasty so I decided to give it a shot! The cafe is very much a diner, which the pictures reflect. Plenty of seating, you can choose the counter, a booth by the window, miniature booth in the middle of the floor, or a table in the back room. At the moment we walked in, only the mini booths were open (if that tells you anything). Our server was very sweet, and in fact moved us to a bigger window booth when it became available! The cinnamon roll was pretty good, not quite the best though. The actual breakfast food we ordered was really decent, especially considering the price! If you had the time, I'd say go into downtown or better yet, the highlands. If not, don't miss the cinnamon roll. read more

If you want to eat breakfast here come during breakfast times. They don't serve during lunch. Average diner with average food; nothing to complain about but nothing to rave about either. Service was great and prompt. I read a lot of great reviews about their breakfast so we wanted to try it. Apparently they stopped service breakfast after 12 so I ended up getting the bacon and grilled cheese sandwich. bleah. read more

Went there on a Wednesday for lunch. Was greeted right when I walked in. Very friendly staff. Very attentive. Menu is written on the chalkboard and very inexpensive. I had the biscuits and gravy which was awesome. Will def be back here! read more

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

Came for breakfast and I had the 1/2 meat breakfast with a 1/2 side of biscuits and gravy. Fantastic! Couldn't eat it all, so I'll have breakfast for tomorrow. Two thumbs up on freshness. I'll definitely be back again. read more

Cinnamon Rolls are some of the best!! Breakfast Items are all I've tried for dozens of visits over the last 2 yrs. Never been disappointed. Service is always attentive and the Owner is involved and on-top-of-it!!! Glad that I work close to here and a quick stop in for coffee or food is easy to park, fast service and quality product at a value! Recommended for those of you who appreciate the O'L School ways of simple, American breakfast with no frills that doesn't hurt the wallet! read more

A very friendly diner. Food was very good yet basic. I had a club sandwich and fries -- healthier cottage cheese was offered as a side. Sandwich was well prepared and good flavors. Staff was prompt courteous and quick. Also very friendly and social even with almost every table occupied. Atmosphere was clean, decor is vintage diner. read more