Monk &amp; Mongoose - Lone Tree

Locally owned & operated

Wheelchair accessible

The ambiance is cute and welcoming for any occasion, if you're dropping in for a quick bite or…read moresomething more festive like a girls brunch. The service was on point and super friendly. I was checked on frequently and allowed time to just sit and enjoy the amazingly cooked veggie eggs Benedict. I would definitely come back to try the other wonderful smelling food they have on the menu.

Traditional American Brunch place by day which turned into an Indian grill eatery at night. How…read morefun! We tried to find a brunch place on Easter and stumble upon Early Bird Eatery. This was an excellent score! Bottomless mimosas and brunch without the hassle on a holiday- count me in. Our server was extremely nice, which just added to the great experience. I went for it! I ordered the chicken fried steak skillet. It was outstanding. Perfectly cooked, seasoned, and gravied. Our server suggested the hash browns instead of the country potatoes and she was not wrong. Fun fact- Early Bird Eatery does offer bottomless mimosas for $18! Well worth it! I will be back for brunch-that's a given. I also look forward to trying Monk's Indian Grill as well.

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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

4.1(1.1k reviews)

0.3 mi

Gift cards during COVID-19

Locally sourced ingredients

The variety and quality of the food was excellent!! Our server had a great personality and was very…read moreefficient Stan Znutas

++++ service ++++ food…read more Great experience here, and all the workers were so nice, and kind! The food was good too! Significant other got the Habanero Pork Belly Breakfast Fried Rice, as someone who can't tolerate spicy food very well but he ended up loving and finishing the dish with no problem at all. I got the Pancake Flight and it was the perfect amount of food and variety for me. My favorites in order was the sweet potato pancake (which surprised me but they had special butters and syrups on each one), Pineapple pancake (both sweet potato and pineapple I would say could hold their own evenly in my book, with a slightly bigger preference for sweet potato), strawberry shortcake. I think I had higher expectations for the strawberry shortcake so it wasn't as high on my list.

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Tino's Kitchen

4.3(243 reviews)

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On our third visit, my wife wanted something different, so she tried the carne asada. Lots of…read moresteak, and it was juicy and delicious. Would definitely get it again. My daughter and I split the steak and chicken fajitas. Pretty happy to see they finally added rice and black beans as sides to the menu. Did my previous reviews have any influence on the menu change? Hey, I'll take it. Steak was a little chewy, and chicken was maybe a little overdone, but overall, everything was good and satisfied the urge for quality Mexican food. Rice and black beans were both good too, as were the chips and salsa. Service was prompt, friendly, and consistent. We'll definitely be back!

Craving really tasty tex mex? Tinos is definitely way better than a typical casual Americanized…read moreLatin restaurant. The food is actually really really good considering location in suburbs. Service was excellent - I was immediately offered a coloring menu for my toddler, food was out quick and water refilled without my asking. We tried Nachos, fried zucchini, steak fajitas for 2, and lava cake. Fajitas came out sizzling (see photo) and onion and peppers perfectly charred and carmelized. I was surprised how good the nachos were as well! Salsa was a tad too spicy for my taste -and we didn't care for zucchini but otherwise we had a perfect casual family dinner

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Bread and Butters Eatery

4.0(169 reviews)

5.8 mi

I had one of the specials which was the pineapple coconut pancakes with cream cheese frosting. I'd…read moregive it a 5/10 for the flavor profile. I see where they were going with the cream cheese but I think it made it more heavier for my taste. 8/10 for the pancake as a whole, pretty descent. Bacon was really good and seemed like legit bacon. Eggs are in comparison to how most other restaurants cook eggs. Giving 4 stars because my first time here wasn't so bad. I would want to try the other menu options. Cute place, nice people. I would try again (:

Went for brunch and it was delicious! Our server was so kind and no complaints! Lots to choose from…read moreon their menu and I got to try something new!

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Key Lime Pie Waffles : coloradofoodie

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Peppermint hot chocolate

The Egg

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Food is very good. The staff are very friendly. Prices are reasonable. It's a small area, but it…read morewon't interfere with the experience. Enjoy !

One of our favorite breakfast places. Good, attentive service. Generous helpings and generally very…read moregood food. The corn beef hash is to die for. Now for some areas where they can improve: Pretty inflexible; If you're an early arriver to get a table for a larger party, say, 4 people total; you have to sit in a waiting area until the other parties arrive. Also, they will charge you tea that you did not order if you ask for hot water and supply your own tea bag.

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Florentine omelet

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Pancakes that come with your order if you choose- soo good

Denver Biscuit Co. - Centennial

4.1(289 reviews)

3.0 mi

great location, plenty of parking, clean establishment, & typically very busy. the wait is roughly…read more15-40 minutes depending upon time of day. staff is friendly, but service is a bit slow and the servers are a bit negligent when it comes to drink refills, checking in to see if food is as ordered, if we need anything, etc. the pizza is great! the waffle fries are perfectly seasoned and fried. the chicken wings are hit or miss & the carrots & celery that accompany them are dry, off-color, and altogether off-putting. the burger was ok. could use more seasoning and just bc we ask to nix the bun, you should not nix the pickles and other toppings with it. breakfast sandwiches are pretty good. the large biscuits leave you wanting for more of the innards. prices are reasonable, and in line with portion size. we were famished, so i only grabbed pix of breakfast!

So many different biscuit sandwiches to choose from, there's one for everybody…read more I went here with some friends for breakfast and it was a good choice. We all shared the giant cinnamon roll. It was more of a cinnamon sugar biscuit than a traditional cinnamon roll, but large enough for four of us to share. It was a little dry in some parts so definitely grab a spoonful of the glaze when you put it on your plate. The overall flavor was fine and I'm really glad I shared it with friends. I heard you could get one frozen to go and you just heated up at home just as good. For my sandwich, I ordered the Lola. It's a Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich with Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Bacon, House Made Honey Butter + covered in Maple Syrup. Pro tip, have the maple syrup on the side or your hands will be very sticky when trying to eat it. The overall flavor of the biscuit, fried chicken, bacon, honey butter, and maple syrup was a really good combo! The biscuit was just a little more crumbly than I'm used to, so I struggled eating it as a whole sandwich. I would definitely get it again, but cut it up into bite-size pieces and eat it with my fork. There are a couple other really good options on the menu that I want to try so I'll definitely be back!

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Atomic Cowboy home of Denver Biscuit Co & Fat Sully's NY Pizza, Giant Biscuit Cinnamon Roll

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Sierra

3.9(980 reviews)

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This is another of my favorites in S. Denver/Highlands ranch area, I really like the architecture,…read moreambience and selection, even picky eaters will find something above the norm here. The covered patio is great, but I really like the night time views out the full wall glass. Highly recommend the Grandma's Green Chilli soup, perfect on the cold winter days. The Prime NY Strip Tacos, Sonny's Weest Texas Spaghetti and Green Chile Mac 'n Cheese are some of my faves as well, you really cant go wrong here.

This place was great. Came here with a group and they took care of us very well. Large venue with…read moreplenty of seating. SERVICE: Great! Very friendly and attentive. Our food came pretty quick and they kept our drinks full! FOOD: Yummy! We ordered a lot of things. Everyone was happy with their choices. I had the grilled ribeye tacos and they were so good. You have to put them together yourself, but it's worth the extra effort. If you haven't tried Sierra - go give them a try. You'll love it!

The team let us decorate our table for my mom's birthday.

Malasadas

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Crimson frost margarita with sangria and a splash of cranberry

Moze Cafe

4.6(58 reviews)

0.7 mi

Great taste, unbelievable prices, and awesome service…read more A hidden gem tucked away in a larger office building, highly recommend the $3 lattes and the very cheap but filling burritos. The staff was also very friendly and super helpful.

Good food! Reasonably priced. I had the breakfast burrito, very well seasoned with tons of veggies…read moreand cheese. Hubby had an omelette. It looked amazing. Only problem was it was a little hard to find (in an office building) but now we know and we will be back.

Moe, the owner and operator of Moe's Cafe

Homemade Cookies!

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Salami and cheese sub.

Toastique

4.7(124 reviews)

4.6 mi

## | Absolutely Stunning & Delicious! I recently visited…read more**Toastique**, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. If you're looking for a spot that masters both aesthetic and flavor, this is it. ### **The Atmosphere** The interior is bright, airy, and beautifully designed. The minimalist wood accents, clean white tiling, and abundance of lush greenery create a refreshing, upscale vibe that's perfect for a weekend brunch or a quick, healthy lunch. It's the kind of space that immediately makes you feel good just walking in. ### **The Food & Drinks** The presentation is 10/10--the toasts are served on beautiful wooden boards with gold flatware, making the meal feel like a special occasion. * **Avocado Toast:** Loaded with fresh, creamy avocado and topped with vibrant watermelon radishes, tomatoes, and microgreens. The bread had the perfect crunch! * **Mediterranean-Style Toast:** This was a standout, featuring fresh tomatoes, feta, olives, and a squeeze of lemon. It was incredibly fresh and zesty. * **Coffee:** Their latte art is on point, and the coffee itself was smooth and perfectly balanced--the ideal pairing for the savory toasts. ### **Final Verdict** Toastique manages to make "healthy" feel indulgent. The ingredients are clearly high-quality, the service is friendly, and the environment is top-notch. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu. **Highly recommend!**

Overall pretty good! I would try something different next time, however. They put copious amounts…read moreof avocado on the toast, which made it quite soggy. I would have also preferred a drizzle on the top of the avocado toast. My juice was recommended by the cashier, the one with grapefruit and blood orange. It was quite tart but interesting for someone who has rarely had a cold pressed juice! I would definitely come back and try different things on the menu, because I do think they have quality ingredients and a fun place to be with friends.

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Dining area with store name decal on wall

First Watch

The food was delicious and served hot! I enjoyed the market hash filled with veggies and topped…read morewith goat cheese. Alexi was attentive and handled our large party successfully

First Watch is a good breakfast/brunch/lunch spot. The service by Loukas and the other…read moreserver(didn't get name) was spot on. A large group from my networking organization went and they accommodated us easily (Friday morning 9:15am) I had a regular coffee, which is very good and the steak and eggs hash. The hash is very flavorful with seared steak (not overcooked), spinach, hash with onions and red peppers, several cheeses, 2 eggs cooked to order and topped with chimichurri. It was a seasonal item so you can't get it all the time. The portion was a bit small so my reason for 4 stars instead of 5. Would come back. The parking lot is large but shared with many businesses so you may have to walk just a bit.

Dining area

Pancakes with fruit

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Mark R.

128

4 years ago

4.5 stars my ass. This is the kind of place you go if you are a complete asshat hipster. Handle bar mustaches welcome. $19 for a dried out gross blueberry muffin and 2 medium coffees? Why? Just because you put plastic chess boards out to make the place seem like some intellectual fantasy land? Like I'm have brunch with Jack KerouacI or something. I have news for you , the coffee is not great and cost about 5 x what it should. People like this place not because of good coffee but because it is super cool to be as strange as possible now a days and it doesn't matter that the food sucks as long as you paid $15 for coffee because it's a status thing. This is where all the hipster punks ride there vintage bicycles to so they can spend daddies money on expensive crap while they claim to be an "art student" or some stupid shit Yes, I'm sure. I was there today. People playing chess at one of the tables. I assumed you provided it. Go ahead and tell me how inflation causes you to charge $20 for a medium coffee and a muffin. Happy to bring you the receipt or post a picture here read more

Brooke M.

195

10 years ago

This place is the bomb! The atmosphere is clean, but still warm and inviting, the fireplace and comfy couches are the best part. The owners are so great. They are friendly, down to earth, and very welcoming. It's easy to see they put a lot of thought into this place, and truly want customers to have the best experience possible. It seems the baristas have been well trained, and truly care about the quality of the products they put out. Along with the ownership, they are also very friendly, and genuinely care about the customers. Now, the most important part, the beverages. Sweet Bloom is hands down the best coffee you can get in CO, and this place does a great job serving it. The pour overs I've had here have been super precise and on point. The espresso has never disappointed me either. I usually don't like sweetened coffee, however the caramel here is AMAZING. And, if you're like me and don't like sweet coffee, but want a little something extra in there, the mocha is great too! Overall, I love this place, best shop around. read more

Lana A.

2 years ago

Monk & Mongoose is a gem for coffee lovers! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the cozy yet modern ambiance. It's a perfect spot for everything--whether you're catching up with friends, working on your laptop, or simply savoring a quiet moment with a great cup of coffee. I tried the Cold Brew and Latte during my visits, and they were among the best I've had in Colorado. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Brian F.

1 year ago

great coffee shop with an indoor/outdoor industrial vibe. Wether you want a fancy drink or a drip coffee you will love everything on the menu. The staff is very friendly and works the line quickly so don't be scared off by a few people waiting. All in all it's a great spot to meet up with friends, get some work done or simply enjoy a cup of your favorite coffee. read more

Bonnie B.

10 years ago

Finally some excellent coffee south of Hampden! Utilizing a local roaster (Sweet Bloom) and other local vendors, Monk & Mongoose provides high quality products that one can feel good about! Staff are friendly and engaging, the space is clean and inviting, and the coffee is top-notch! read more

Michael G.

2 years ago

Probably the only place I know, that serves real specialty coffee. The origin of speciality coffee is changing from time to time based on availability. They make it through dripping. The food selection is not their strong side though) they need to work on it. read more

Megan F.

8 years ago

I love this amazing coffee shop! The staff is always extremely inviting and friendly. High quality coffee with some high quality people! I would highly recommend! read more

Robert W.

164

9 years ago

A super cool find. Perfect for afternoon web surfing. It's spacious with nice modern décor. Internet is fast and baristas are friendly. Great place! read more

Lindsay K.

2 years ago

Amazing lattes and espresso!! The Baristas are so so great always try to go above and beyond for each customer! Love when the garage doors are open! read more

Sarah B.

4 years ago

Great coffee. HORRIBLE internet. If you're planning to work and need internet, this isn't the place read more

Megan F.

9 years ago

Fabulous environment to relax or work in! The outdoor space is amazing! Great staff and great coffee!

Adeline L.

6 years ago

Best coffee I have ever had from anywhere. A little pricey but so worth it! Will definitely be back.

Andrew J.

133

4 years ago

Great coffee, great design, great location, and great vibe. Best coffee shop in the area for me.

James B.

3 years ago

Good coffee relaxed atmosphere oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Erik J.

7 years ago

The staff is great! Great coffee and a good spot for meetings. Try the Americano!

Sargeant T.

188

9 years ago

Great coffee shop with an attractive build-out. Very good cortados.

Carol S.

8 years ago

What a cool place. First time here, but not my last.

Melaine F.

4 years ago

Very friendly service. Excellent coffee!

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