This place is amazing! The mushroom pizza was great and the service was even better. My server Carolyn was so amazing, knowledgeable and kind! The service was the best I've ever had!! I'll definitely be going back! read more

Went here after hearing people talk about it online and honestly the patio alone sold me. We went around lunchtime and it wasn't too busy, so it had this calm relaxed energy that worked really well with the weird overcast weather Denver almost never gets. I still remember the French dip being super satisfying in a way that made me immediately understand why people like this place. Add a Guinness and attentive staff and it just turned into a really solid afternoon. Feels very "modern Denver" without trying too hard. read more

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Shawn's service made our experience the best!! After coming from the 3 hour long movie - Project Hail Mary - I was hungry and hubby and I walked down the street for a bite to eat and I must say we were pleased! The place was dark so I couldn't capture pictures like I wanted to but boy my fried chicken breast were delicious! And my biscuit with butter and honey was great!! And my hubby's pub burger was really tasty and flavorful! You know I had to get a bite and I'll get a burger the next time we come! The bun, the bacon and patty was surprisingly fresh and just cooked right! It was after 8 so it wasn't too crowded and kinda romantic as we sat in a booth towards the back but I enjoyed the coziness! Sooo. To all you Denver folks if you looking for a good burger, great fried chicken breast then this is the spot! I'm a woman of color and I wouldn't tell you wrong about the fried chicken !!! read more

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Tried to enjoy the nice "spring" weather by checking out this location because of the patio vibes. Unfortunately we couldn't enjoy because there was a private event. Good to know you can rent it though! There are many tables and booths to enjoy the atmosphere. They don't have kids booster chairs but they do have high chairs. It was busy for Saturday lunch rush but we were seated right away. I saw many tables with the Nachos so I opted to try it but wasn't very impressed. It was noticeably colder (not as hot) as some of the other dishes at the table. Strawberry lemonade was okay - tarty. I prefer a sweeter lemonade so if you like tart then this is for you! The fish and chips were very tasty! A nice little layer of breading and not a thick coat. Just a little bit oily. The star for us was the Black Truffle pizza (no photo). It's cut into 4 pieces and came with generous toppings! Would definitely recommend the pizza to others! Street parking on surrounding streets. read more

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We had a 12 person birthday dinner at culinary dropout! We were immediately sat at our seat with a reservation and we received amazing service from Alison. She was very responsive and made the bill process very easy!! Our food was great and the menu was unique where everyone could order what they wanted. We enjoyed the wings which were really good. I'd suggest going back soon! read more

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I can remember only one other restaurant experience where the service far exceeded expectations and was the best service I ever had. The first time was at a random Benihana in Orlando, and now the second is here at Culinary Depot in Denver. Our server, Summer, was absolutely phenomenal. She had a vibe that resonated with everyone; she was able to connect with my parents, who are a bit older, while also flawlessly conversing with the people at the table closer to her own age. The kitchen was a bit slow with the food during this visit, but Summer checked in to let us know it would be out shortly and asked if we needed anything while we waited. She was quick to respond to our needs and help with any questions we had. Summer is simply one of the best servers I've ever encountered. It's funny that we were initially seated elsewhere and asked to be moved inside; otherwise, we wouldn't have had her as our server. Thank you, Summer! Also, the food was good, as always. read more

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The menu has a lot of interesting things to order. It's the kind of place where you'd like to go back and try some of the other things. They seem to strive for interesting creations and healthy foods. I had the Asian salad with steak added to it. The steak was good and cooked to my liking and the salad was very good with healthy ingredients and a lot of crunch which I like. However, I was disappointed that the mangoes in the salad were dried mangoes which didn't seem to go with the texture of everything else, as the mangoes were dried out and chewy. They were kind of weird that way. I thought that they would be fresh mangoes which I am so used to - fresh succulent and juicy mangoes, not dried out ones. I guess being from California I'm so used to all fresh fruit, juicy and delicious fruit, nothing dried or dehydrated. Hubby had the fried chicken which he said was very good. Our son had another steak dish which he also said was good. The fried brussels sprouts appetizer was so delicious! The service was very friendly and would have been excellent, but they forgot to give us steak knives (we all had meat) and I had to flag someone down to get them as I couldn't find our server. You'd think that with something like steak you would automatically think to give the customer steak knives! We also had to ask for water, more napkins, and had to ask for our bill when we were done. Despite these oversights, they were very accommodating and meant well. read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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What an outstanding night we had here! We went for our anniversary. This is one our favorite restaurants and probably the 5th time we've been here. Will (or Willard) was our server and he was GREAT! He was funny, helpful, and a great addition to the night. We had espresso martinis, the Waygu beef pigs in a blanket and the popcorn shrimp to start. I loved the shrimp because it was heavy fried breading. It was nice and light with zucchini fries on the side. The Waygu beef was a little disappointing. I don't know where the Waygu part was supposed to come in. It kinda just tasted like a hot dog. I had the Mongolian short ribs and my husband had the meatloaf as entrees. Mine was sooo good! The bok choy pieces were so big and I didn't have a knife . My husband loved the meatloaf. We had the Mississippi mudpie and some ice cream for dessert. Omg that mud pie is to die for!!! We had so much food leftover we had boxes from each course to take home. It was such a good meal!! read more

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We came here because the food looked really good online and we were craving fried chicken! I will say the fried chicken dish ratio was off. The amount of chicken to everything else just didn't make sense, especially the biscuit lol. But the food was good! My son tore up the burger. The Mac and cheese was a bit plain but overall wasn't bad for a kid. The server we had was a nice young man. He was attentive and patient when my toddler spilled his entire cup of water on the ground. The vibes were really nice too! Seemed a bit more upscale and expensive than we were expecting, so just keep that in mind. read more

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Super nice dinner. Just got back to Colorado. Looked this place up and decided to give it a try. The food was delicious. The appetizers were great. Our waitress, Lacey,was more than attentive without being intrusive. We will definitely be back. The happy hour looks bomb. Looking forward to try that one evening. read more

Culinary Dropout - Inside - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This please is amazing from the great atmosphere, to the friendly staff to the amazing food. We went in during restaurant week it was $35 a person we got an appetizer, entree, and desert I had I think it was an Asian salad, fish and chips and their Mississippi mud cake thingy lol it was all fire! Definitely will be back! read more

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The atmosphere perfectly captures an "urban chic meets urban cool" vibe, and we were very impressed by the excellent service we received. The chicken katsu sandwich was delicious, and the spicy shrimp with crispy was so yummy that we actually ordered seconds. We also enjoyed exploring the many unique cocktails on your menu. Everything was fantastic, especially Carol our beautiful server, highly recommended. read more

Culinary Dropout - Spicy shrimp crispy rice - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

You can do no wrong from anything on this menu. It's all so yummy & seasoned perfectly! I will try to stop by here anytime I'm in this part of Denver!! So yummy read more

I like this restaurant as a go-to spot before heading to the museum. Early arrival for dinner works well as we were seated right away and Cody served us promptly. On rotation was the chicken pot pie soup and having had it before, I chose to order again. It is a can't miss because it is delicious and not salty (like soup can sometimes be). A cup is a perfect size to enjoy before the entrée. My mom loves the burgers here so she went with her usje while I ordered the Turkey Pastrami (which is on the softest, tastiest pretzel bun). Their vinaigrette choices for the side salad are fantastic and I went with the Lemon (Vinaigrette) which paired well with the Hot Toddy. The restrooms are kept in order and are handicap accessible (they are single use only). Save yourself time driving around for street parking, where it is best at the visitor garage just behind CVS and the movie house. Parking Garage is free too! Lots of telly's around to watch the game (TNF was on) and Culinary Dropout has a nice room in the back to accommodate large parties. read more

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It was an okay place. Parking will be on the surrounding streets. I was able to get a spot on the street in front of the restaurant. Walked in and asked about sitting in front of the Converse wall and they were able to accommodate us, a party of 4. We ordered drinks and ordered off the charcuterie board menu. That was pretty tasty. It can add up though, so maybe just get the prepared one on the menu instead of adding a whole bunch of things. The inside was not too busy but the outside patio was packed. Our drinks came a little bit slowly. Our brunch item foods came SUPER slow and the server , kitchen AND manager came to apologize because the items we ordered didn't come complete and they ran out. Kind of mad that they couldn't be upfront about a slow or backed up kitchen , made us wait all that time to say sorry and then "oopsies , your not going to get everything and we're not going to make it right either" they replaced one person's potatoes with a basic McDonalds looking hash brown patty and then offered some hot sauce from his personal stash. WTH? So weird and not cool for $150. I loved the decor but not the visit . We even mentioned we've never dined here before when we sat. Most likely won't be back and if we do visit again it'll be for an evening visit and not brunch. read more

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This place gets a 10/10 Vibes: causual date night, great for groups or sitting at the bar! service was great - pretty quick to get our food The food was amazing, lots of options. The homemade pretzel bun was 10/10. I would for sure get the dip again- the toasted bread was so yummy. Would probably skip the pigs in a blanket next time. They also had live music which was fun! read more

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Food was outstanding, this Asian salad added shrimp crispy was so good, a tangy spicy dressing, some Fresno peppers, sweet cranberries maybe? Delish. The fish and chips, crispy and a good size portion, the cheese pizza, (very very saucy) and a juicy pub burger. My issue was the wait after we were seated, (probably about in the neighborhood of 15 minutes) not sure what the delay was however when she (the server) did arrive- we opted to order drinks and food because we all worried that we would wait another 15-20 minutes to get a food prefer in and the kitchen was slammed at 6:30 pm. If we had a chance to order drinks we may have ordered appetizers or a charcuterie plate, but they missed the mark with this experience. This is a busy place, and Saturday night was hopping. My husband and I have eaten here before, however we brought our neighbors to have a great meal after a matinee performance at ball arena, we were disappointed with the service sadly. Quality of the food was fine. There were so many diners here and the noise level is a bit high as there are lots of hard surfaces. We have been here when it has not been quite as noisy. read more

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The truffle mushroom pizza is amazing! It was too good to even stop and take a picture for! Service was quick on a Saturday at lunch time. The patio was taken by a private party but there was lots of other seating and a live musician singing which was nice. Staff was all very friendly as well. Parking is limited but was able to find a spot after a lap. Definitely want to try more items on the menu in a future visit orrr just get another truffle pizza! read more

Fried chicken dinner was great, not only was the chicken perfect with just the right amount of breading and moisture but maybe best coleslaw I've ever had. Bartenders were great and the inside was welcoming and a cool vibe. read more

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Enjoyed brunch at Culinary Dropout. First off, it's a very large space with great decor and ambiance. We ordered the pretzels with fondue cheese which was ok, nothing out of the ordinary. We loved the breakfast pizza which was very decadent on a crispy pizza crust. Also ordered a breakfast bowl with beans and avocado which we enjoyed as well. We would go back for the breakfast pizza or for their dinner menu! read more

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Hands down, the best fried chicken I have ever had in Colorado!! It was flavorful, juicy and not greasy. Large, clean venue with friendly staff. There is street parking plus a parking garage nearby. A very positive experience! Will most certainly return. read more

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Upon walking into this restaurant, the vibe seemed pretty fancy. We were seated towards the back of the restaurant where all the TVs were which was perfect cuz we were watching the football game. The vibe back here was a little more casual and family friendly and I noticed a section with cornhole and potentially other games. Our server was kind and we got our drinks pretty quick. I ordered the campfire vibes cocktail and it honestly it was really good. Then we ordered the chicken sausage rigatoni and the brussel sprouts to share. We found it was enough food for the both of us. The pasta was really flavorful and I liked the herbs that were used in it. The brussel sprouts were very tasty as well, although it was a bit on the salty side since they were doused in sauce. Overall a great experience and would come back for a date night. read more

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Great place! We went with a larger group. We had to be separated to two tables, but it worked. The service was great. I had the turkey pastrami on the pretzel bun. It was delish! The pretzel bun was over the top. It was perfectly messy! The Giddy Up Espresso Martini was really good. Interesting cinnamon vanilla flavor. It was a bit loud and I would have loved a little more space. We were in a booth that was a little cramped, but not horrible. I want to try it again with a smaller group. read more

Came here for a drink before my game at Immersive Gamebox. The vibe is pretty awesome and is somewhere I'd love to day-drink. There's plenty of seating including outside on the patio, on the bar, or at a table/booth. Everywhere is comfortable! When you walk in, the hosts will help seat you. This time around, my cousin and I sat the bar. We both ordered a drink each and got the Slicer (the appetizer tray) to split. My cousin got an Old-Fashioned and he enjoyed it. I enjoyed my Paloma Spritz also! The hosts and the bartenders were super friendly and awesome. I'm really looking forward to coming back! read more

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Wife N and I are visiting from Portland for a quick 5-day getaway. Today we're hitting an event in Denver, and swung through Culinary Dropout for a quick lunch on the way. One word: wow. Pretzels and Fondue were amazing, pretzels hot and fresh and made all day long. That was a huge portion for an App, the two of us couldn't finish it. On to the Prime Rib dip, which we shared with a side of Caesar salad. Our server served it split as we were sharing, nice touch! This is the best beef dip I've ever eaten. You know when you bite into an average dip, it tastes, basically, like beef, cheese and bread? This one tasted like biting into a Prime Rib. Served shaved and mid rare, it was delicious as was the house made jus and creamy horseradish sauce. Best we've ever had, and well worth the somewhat high $25 price. Service excellent, food excellent, definitely a place we're keeping on our "must be back" list. read more

Culinary Dropout - Prime Rib Dip. One of the best I've ever had. Horseradish and jus were both housemade and fantastic. - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Excellent food and service! I was never so happy to discover a Culinary Dropout in Denver! I have been to three of their locations in Arizona,.love the food, service,.and vibes! Our server was Shawn. He was so friendly and helpful. He came back frequently to check in on us. He also offered to pack up.my ice tea to go! What service! This place is huge, just like their other restaurants! Their concept is great with the cozy outside enclosed patio that has comfy outside sofas and fire puts. Inside lots of booths with comfy chairs. I love the wall of sneakers inside, very nice touch. Overall, nice relaxing atmosphere! Now for the food! I ordered my usual, Turkey Pastrami on a housemade Pretzel Bun! Just OMG so good! It comes with fries or house salad, their house salad is great! Two of us ordered the Turkey Pastami and the third ordered the Chicken Katsu Sandwich, also a great option! Culinary Dropout is such a fine establishment and great to see them expand (the OG location is in Tempe, AZ). read more

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What an amazing find in Denver - perfect mix of cool vibes, tasty food and great service! We started off with the pretzel and cheese fondue appetizer - don't sleep on this one. It is so tasty and even comes with a little candle lit fondue set for the table to keep the cheese nice and melty. For entrees we got the burger, chicken katsu sandwich, pastrami sandwich and chicken chop salad. Stand out dish was the katsu - so crispy and bread was butterific. Wow. Fries could have been zestier. Chicken on salad was tasty - wished there had been more of that and less of the bacon. Service was fast and friendly. Overall a great spot for brunch, lunch or dinner - and drink menu is extensive for those wishing for that as well. Artwork was fun and unexpected - my son loved the converse sneaker wall and I loved the beautiful plants all around the space. Well done! read more

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Totally overpriced vegan curry for $21. It had decent vegetables but only 2 table spoons of rice on the bottom, under the sauce. No other protein. Taste was good but nothing special. read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We decided to brunch at the Culinary Dropout, and let me tell you, it's a good spot! The restaurant is spacious and a strong vibe with staff that are attentive. The food is pretty darn good and the coffee was surprisingly tasty. Our crew ordered a breakfast sandwich, banana bread French toast, two eggs any style, and little add-ons like soft pretzel buns and biscuits. My only gripe is that the restaurant temperature was off with some parts cold while other parts hot as a toaster. But, we managed, and I find the overall experience and food to be great. read more

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I've been here a few times now and I felt the need to write about it this last time I was there. My friends and I had a reservation for brunch on a Saturday morning. It's not very busy at 10:30am so we probably did not need a rezy but we're old and we're planners. The space is super airy and cute. I would say vibes are good for those who partake in the vibe check lol. I ordered the breakfast pizza and honestly I was BLOWN AWAY. This was bomb dot com. Like FIRE. The edges of the pizza are crispy. There's bacon, there's egg, there's hash brown. The dough is soft and dense in the right way. The sauce is cheesy and savory and it's honestly the best breakfast I've had in a while. I drizzled some cholula on top and it rounded it out perfectly. It is pricey but it's such a large serving you could save half for later. I am breastfeeding and was able to chow down three of the four pieces and share the fourth so I was pretty impressed with myself hahaha. Service was great, our server was sweet and attentive. 10/10 would go back just for that breakfast pizza. read more

I love this spot! The layout of this space is so functional and fun. The Brussels sprouts are drool worthy and have the perfect amount of spicy kick to them. I normally order the fish n chips and the outer crust is so flaky and delicious. Hands down, the best fish n chips in Denver. My mouth is watering now just thinking about this place. Taste buds are taste budding here, every time! read more

Service was excellent from the start. From the hostess, to our server, to whoever was dropping something off, every interaction was great. We ordered the wagyu pigs in a blanket and whipped feta as appetizers and both were delicious. I'll be thinking about those pigs in a blanket for a while! For lunch the table ordered the prime rib dip (everyone raved), the crispy chicken katsu (crushed it), pepperoni and Italian sausage pizza (so much food!), and the pork belly nachos (finger lickin good). The restaurant is a fun hip atmosphere. Would definitely love to stop in again next time we are in town for a game day. read more

5 stars all day long. Vibes = check Espresso martini = top three I have ever had Deviled eggs = yummers Chicken Katsu sandy = freakin AMAZING side salad = yummy ranch Parking = not great Server/bartender = kind and attentive There were about 10 other things I wanted to try on the menu. See ya again soon! read more

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This place is huge and the ambiance is great! I absolutely love their menu. The charcuterie looks amazing! We had the House Smoked Salmon Dip and the soft pretzels with fondue. The bread was amazing as well. I also ordered the Fried Fish and Cole slaw. We enjoyed that as well. The next time we are in Denver we will come back here. read more

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I've always passed this establishment on my way to other places of businesses here. And I always said I'll eat here one day. My friend brought me here last night for a belated birthday dinner. The restaurant has a nice clean vibe to it. Very much my style. I ordered Mongolian short ribs and my friend ordered popcorn shrimp. Both of our meals felt like they were heavy handed with salt. I'm assuming the sauce on my dish is salty as it's Mongolian but she had to replace her meal with another dish. Our server Jason Was attentive though we didn't understand why he took away our charcuterie menu as we might have wanted to order it afterwards possibly for takeout in which I did. I ordered the slicer and was not impressed. You'd get better quality at an actual charcuterie establishment. ***. This establishment does offer military discounts. read more

Culinary Dropout - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Went here on a Sunday evening and the ambiance was lovely. Loved how spacious it was and the artwork of Chuck Taylor's on the wall. I wanted to enjoy this place but honestly it was just okay and I don't think I would come back here again. I think the issue I had is that the service was okay, but the food looked better than it tasted. I initially ordered the popcorn shrimp and it was too salty so I swapped it for pork ribs which was better tasting. I also have their zero proof drink , it was yuzu but I didn't taste a hint of yuzu in the beverage and it was overpriced for $8. I just think this place was overpriced for the value. I'm a bit disappointed lately with the Denver restaurant scene not really turning out great restaurants. Also we got their slicer which was $29, which is ridiculous for the amount of food and quality, it didn't really taste fresh. read more

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Located in an area with a bunch of up and coming restaurants. Parking is terrible (unless I missed a parking garage). The decoration and layout of the spot make it feel open and like you're not on top of your neighbor. The sneaker wall is awesome addition! Our server was great and was very knowledgeable on the menu. We weren't in a rush and after a while I feel like he was trying to hurry us along. Brought out the dessert menu while we were still visibly working on the main course. The food was delicious with lots of flavor. Prices on the more expensive side I'd say for some of the menu items. A variety of cocktails, the sangria was so yummy and fresh. read more

Culinary Dropout - Fried Chicken - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This was my second time here and I fell in love with the smokehouse hash. Crispy potatoes, a sunny side egg, tortilla on the side, and the soft pork...yum! What a combo! This place is a little pricier but the food feels very fresh and I love the vibes here - it's large and open, and decorated with a variety of colors. I feel like it's an elevated restaurant, but still homey and cozy. My friends and I sat in a booth and had a great time catching up. The service was good; they were attentive and we never had to wait long. It was easy for me to make the reservation the night before, and they sent me instructions about free parking in the garage across the way. That saved some stress and time on my end! read more

Culinary Dropout - Smokehouse Hash - New American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place was well-staffed with good-looking, friendly servers. It's a great place to people watch. My Asian salad had dried mangos, which sounded interesting but the gummy texture didn't go well with the salad. The dressing was also a little heavy, and unfortunately didn't come on the side like I requested. The chicken pepe was very tasty, essentially an alfredo sauce. I was not a fan of the toast, it was too sweet and more on the hard vs crunchy side. Our waiter didn't ask how our food was or I would've tried to see if it could've been fixed. Cool place, but so many other places to get better food. read more

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Really enjoyed this location in Denver - so excited they have one in Del Mar! Hubby loved chicken and waffles! My Cobb was really good - you know salad can be blah but this one was tasty, fresh! All you could ask for in a salad haha. read more

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