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    Butcher Block Cafe

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

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    Divey
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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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    Solid old school diner. Pay at the cashier. Waitstaff actually doing their jobs. Perfectly cooked over easy egg. I will be back. Thank you!

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    The French toast is the best! The cinnamon rolls are huge and super tasty. The coffee is great 98% of the time.

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    I felt inside was....idk it wasn't as 'nice' as I was used too. But putting that aside the food and the service is outstanding!

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    Local, original, classic diner. Affordable, quick and greasy just the way I like it!!!

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    A real local joint with simple and delicious food. A welcome relief from the expensive pretentious Denver food scene. Can't beat that!

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    OMG!! Best pancakes ever! Bacon was delicious, breakfast amazing. Super cheap. Great diner doof

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    The Original

    4.0
    (276 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    We came to Denver expecting amazing mountain views. What we didn't expect was to need a moment of…read moresilence after brunch. The food? Amazing. The weather? Amazing. The service? Also amazing. Basically, The Original understood the assignment. Kayleigh took great care of us from start to finish. She noticed my wife and I were wearing Chris Brown and Usher tour shirts and asked if we were headed to the concert. We both replied, "No," which probably made us look like two people who just enjoy confusing strangers. We just liked the shirts, okay? Now let's talk cocktails. The "Don't Mind If I Do" was hands down one of the best Old Fashioned-style cocktails I've had in a long time. Smooth, balanced, and dangerous because it tricks you into thinking, "One more couldn't hurt." My wife ordered the Pig & Pony and absolutely loved it. We also ordered the Hot Take... which isn't pictured because we inhaled it before either of us remembered phones have cameras. The food was phenomenal, the drinks were outstanding, and the atmosphere somehow managed to be both lively and relaxing. If you're in Denver and skip this place, that's between you and your poor life choices. We'll definitely be back... preferably wearing more random concert shirts just to keep Kayleigh guessing.

    Met here for brunch today, and it was PACKED, on a waitlist for 45 minutes, for Sunday brunch as…read morewell as the crowds attending the Rockies versus Giants baseball game at the stadium next door. Raistlin (Rai) was a great server, taking time to chat with us a bit, checking on us, making sure our orders were correct. We ordered a shredded short rib eggs Benedict and a OG Breakfast with 2 eggs sunny side up, home style potatoes, sourdough toast. Enjoyed my Strawberry Stand and my husband enjoyed his Espresso martini. Everything tasted great! It was fun trying two hot sauces on the table as well.

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    The Brutal Poodle

    4.5
    (610 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    This place... IS. THE. BEST. I originally came here back in 2018, the year I believe they opened…read more Was looking for a cool punk/metal bar for my friend and I to check out. I have since had a kid and don't drink anymore, but their food is SO ABSOLUTELY AMAZING I keep coming back. I think that even people who don't particularly enjoy the music or ambiance also frequent this spot, because the food is just that good. I definitely would recommend their Brisket Sammy. My son loves their grilled cheese, and their chicken tenders are also delicious. Do NOT skip the Holla Pena Lollipoppas, and make sure to get an extra side of the raspberry jalapeño jam to dip your tots or fries in!

    A mild poodle…read more Maybe it was an off night, but everything was off. The service was slow, first off. Drinks took forever. I don't want to say our server was slow, but she wasn't really present, and thus our service was slow/off. I love the chicken sandwich here with the buffalo sauce, but there was almost zero buffalo sauce on it this time. The fried parts all fell off while trying to eat, and so I was left with a normal chicken sandwich. One bright spot was the egg rolls, as always, and the buried fries. I love Brutal Poodle, but the other night was an off night for sure.

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

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