Unassuming, generous portions, splendidly understated breakfast/cafe fare. You will become a regular in no time (or after just one visit, as I did). Surprised by any reviews less than *****. Generally (from what I've quickly reviewed), these tend to come from grand standing snobbish Yelpers with too fine a palate to which I can relate. Hope life becomes happier for them in 2018. Cheers! read more

I have been craving Biscuits & Gravy for breakfast for several weeks. I called Red Rooster as I had seen the restaurant driving by for work several times. I was encouraged that their signage showed "Home Made Green Chile" and "Grass Fed Beef". Looked like a couple of really good baselines. Unfortunately, their gravy was some gross gelatinous substance that came out of a box or bag or can (VERY reminiscent of the crap they serve for the free breakfast at mid-range hotels). The 'sausage' in the sausage gravy was not present and it tasted mostly like reconstituted milk. It came with 'home fries' which were oily/greasy potatoes (a combination of sliced/chunked/shredded), kind of stale tasting with no caramelized or crisp portions. This place is generally pretty busy and I would guess there are some things on their menu they do well. But I can warn you there are things on their menu they do extremely poorly. I expect everything on a menu to be worth serving. It is a restaurant, not a roulette wheel. I won't be back. read more

Insane amounts of tasty, nicely presented food at amazing prices. My son had the special steak sandwich for $10. The steak turned out to be at least 10 ounces and about an inch thick! Prepared rare as requested, served open-faced on nicely buttered, thick, grilled toast and topped with grilled green peppers and onions. The heap of well-cooked fries took over the rest of the 12-inch plate. He devoured the food with pleasure. Wow, what a meal! I ordered the Mexican steak with eggs. My rare steak was a little thinner, about 8 ounces, smothered with hot (I do mean hot) green chili and cheese. Two over-easy eggs sat beside the giant order of nicely cooked breakfast potatoes which contained an occasional mushroom or green pepper chunk. This plate came with a choice of biscuits and gravy, French toast, or pancakes. (You could get regular toast or tortillas if preferred, but I can't imagine who would prefer those over the other choices.) I took home half my steak, about 3/5 of the potatoes, and two lovely pancakes for which the waitress provided take-home syrup and margarine. This will be another two or three meals for me for the grand total of $10. Note: At first all I tasted in the chili was the heat. It tasted great with the steak, though; and as I got used to the heat I noticed the nuanced flavors. It would be great on a burrito, which the Red Rooster sells for just $2.50 before 10 a.m. Wowzers! The cafe is located in a very ordinary downscale strip mall, the type most people regard as unappealing. The interior is spotless but ordinary. You don't come here to impress anyone - you come here to enjoy the food! The waitresses call you honey and sweetie and seem to mean it, and they work hard to keep you happy. The coffee mugs are huge. The cream is real half-and-half. The serving plates and portions are huge. The burgers are huge. I saw a burger being enjoyed, and it put the chains to shame. The gyros are not only huge but also golden brown on the outside, looking more delicious than normal. (Yes, they have Greek too - bonus!) Definitely worth a stop whenever you're in the area, and even worth a detour! read more

Really yummy food for a good price. Ordered the barbecue bacon cheeseburger with fries and was enough to fill me on an empty stomach. Their beef is 100 percent grass fed (says on the front) which was nice to know. Beef patty was a little dry and I should've asked for less barbecue sauce (per preference) but other than that it was very delicious! Would visit again. read more

This was some of the best "diner" food I have ever had. The menu was no help because everything looked amazing lol. I needed up getting the Chicken Fried Steak Skillet and it was HUGE! Lord above it was a lot of food. My Roomgay got the Arizona Chicken Sandwich and the sandwich was about the size of His face. Everything was hot and flavorful! The crust on the chicken fried steak was perfect!! And the sausage gravy was SO GOOD! I didn't care for the biscuit but that wasn't a big deal. I would recommend this place to everyone!!!! Prices can not be beat , the service is fantastic and the food ALL looked good! I'm here for three days and I want to stop in at least twice more! read more

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Driving around one day and came upon the Red Rooster Cafe decided to give it a try. Immediately upon entering I was greeted by an older gentleman who greeted the entire family and told the family about the specials. Took a seat and the waitress came over immediately taking our drink orders. Daughter ordered a bean burrito and I ordered the chicken plate special. Omg the bean burrito was huge and flavorful. The chicken special was amazing and could feed two people easily. The atmosphere was amazing and the entire staff was super nice. read more

Red Rooster Cafe - OMG!!! This is a sandwich!!! - Diners Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I meet friends for breakfast here this past Sunday. My first time the food was great and a lot of it. The waitress was also outstanding. I will definitely be back. read more

Had lunch there today, my daughter found metal in her food and the owner compt our meal and told us not to come back. What great management

Another culinary triumph brought to you by the Greeks, genetically engineered to be the best restaurateurs on the planet. I had the chicken-fried steak and eggs, wife had a breakfast burrito that she'll have for breakfast AND lunch tomorrow. Loved the home fries, real wheat toast with a generous slathering of butter (OK, probably margarine but who cares?), crispy yet tender steak, etc., etc. Snappy service, huge portions, reasonable prices. If only I could figure out how to get them to emigrate to that culinary wasteland that is Brighton. read more

The French toast or simply amazing this has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants in town I'm typically here at least once a week, I would honestly be here every day if I could. The staff is not only awesome but it seems like they also enjoy what they're doing. This is awesome because their attitude makes you want to come back! read more

The first restaurant I dined at after moving to Denver, Red Rooster Cafe consistently delivers! Portions are huge and prices are more than fair. I've never had a bad meal here. Service is great! read more

I met a buddy at this nice little greasy spoon diner for breakfast about a month ago. He had the biscuits and gravy, I had a breakfast burrito. Here's the scoop: The service was excellent. We both agreed the portions were huge, the quality of both dishes was great, the coffee was serviceable, and the prices were fair. A win for the team all the way. read more

We got there for brunch and everyone who came in before us got served first. They took sooo long to bring food and when it came out it was cold and the potatoes had to go omg I will never be returning here... read more

Great place for breakfast and lunch (closes at 2). Great food and friendly and efficient service. Great selections on a varied menu. A "must try" next time your on the north side of Denver! read more

Just happened to see the breakfast burrito sign on my way home from work so I decided to check it out this morning and let's me just say.. WOW. Super friendly staff first of all, and the breakfast burrito was fantastic. I'm not a big green chili guy and I'm glad I opted out bc I would've hated for it to take away from the taste of that burrito by itself. Walked in there a little after 730 and was out the door in 5 minutes with a fresh and piping hot burrito. Would absolutely recommend giving it a try you will not regret it!! Thank you!!! read more

Good, but greasy. For real this is a good diner. The foods not healthy. Everything's fried. If you're okay with that the execution is well-done. The TV was on a loop of a copper cook-ware infomercial; that was a bit strange. We had a pleasant experience. The service was fast enough and the prices were reasonable. It was very conveniently located close to the Denver Merchandise Mart. I would return, but I will pay for it in the gym. read more

I was looking for a breakfast place, found this and as soon as we got inside the service was perfect the food was really good aswell and I would not miss out on the chicken fried steak and eggs. The steak has gravy on top and the steak is very soft, the eggs are perfect and fluffy. This is definitely the place to go when you have an empty stomach. read more

I really loved this place when I went a couple months back- extensive menu which can be risky, but they nailed everything! Great value with a diner atmosphere. Hot, fresh and quick meal, very filling and tasty. I'll be coming back when i'm in the area! read more

Good little greasy spoon. Had the turkey Avocado sandwich. It was excellent. The staff was very helpful and pleasant to deal with. The menu is quite extensive with lots to choose from. Prices are reasonable. Definitely would return. read more

Never disappointed when we eat here, great food, great service, HUGE portions. They bake the rolls for the burgers, and they are awesome! Staff is all very friendly. read more

Red Rooster Cafe - That just half of the burger, the other half is in my mouth. :D - Diners Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The Red Rooster Café has quickly climbed to my favorite breakfast and lunch diner. The friendly staff and tasty food make it a highlight of my weekends. It's nice to have a place to go eat breakfast and read my book in peace and quiet. I highly recommend the skillets, especially the Texas Skillet (I think that's what it's called). As of today, I've risen to the bring-the-coffee-and-water-without-being-asked level. :) read more

Amazing Family home cooking restaurant. Awesome food, great staff. Bring an appetite your gonna need it. Hidden Gem for sure

I have been to north location several times but this was first at this location. Service was excellent and food was great and plentiful!! Great place for good home cooked type food. read more

My husband said "No mas" when asked if he wanted more coffee. We are English speakers, he just happened to say it that way. The server went off on a tirade saying you speak English to me! This is America! This happened. I will absolutely never go back. In addition the food was awful. The beans were old, the rice cold, and the green chile thin and tasteless. read more

Some people love a challenge. Humans are driven to conquer their surroundings. We have scaled the highest mountains, dove on wrecks as deep as the Titanic, traveled faster than sound and set foot on the moon. This morning I had someone running late for a meeting and when I asked where I could grab a bite, was directed to the Red Rooster. When someone suggests a place to eat with that semi-intoxicated, dreamy, contented smile, I listen! Upon entering, I first noticed that despite the location in an industrial area, and the slightly worn appearance of the building, the interior was spotlessly tidy. Cleanliness is critical with food! I have been craving a good breakfast burrito, so I ordered the Rooster. After the four servers had joined in heaving this titan onto my groaning table, I dove in! Let me tell you, this bacony, hammy, eggy, tatery, cheesy monster smothered in a green chili just spicy enough to make my tastebuds shout "Arriba!" and start dancing the merengue around my tongue just took first place as best breakfast burrito ever and placed the Red Rooster Cafe into my top five Mom -n- Pop stops all in one shot! Do yourself an indulgence and stop by! read more

Red Rooster Cafe - Diners Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Wow, go here with an empty stomach!! The food was amazing, comfort food. Everything was fresh and hot and delicious. The portion size is for giants! We had so many leftovers that we needed 3 boxes! The staff was so so friendly and made us feel right at home and welcome. I'm from the south and felt like I was back there when I was in here. No frills kind of place that is kid friendly and has amazing food. We went on a tour of the candy factory right before we went here so we didn't have to go fat(it's right next door) I will definitely be making this a place to bring guests when they come and visit. Great food at a great price! read more

Red Rooster Cafe - Just once plate of leftovers out of the 3 plates of leftover we had. I'll be making a breakfast hash out of this tomorrow morning haha - Diners Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'm always a BIG fan of diners so finding this place just off the interstate was amazing. Stepped in and the place was very busy. All tables full. The food selection is wide and I spent 15 minutes just finding what to eat. Mainly because there was pictures on the menu and everything looked way too good. The waitstaff was extremely friendly, gave plenty of time to read the menu and we never felt rushed. I asked my server her opinion on what to get and she said the Arizona Turkey Avocado sandwich. She made the perfect recommendation. The sandwich was bigger than my face. Piled high with thick cut bacon, lots of slices of Turkey meat, and a nice avocado made this a real meal. It was knotty 11$ and I could barely finish half of it. The French Fries were very crisp and hot so I loved the mixture. Overall it was a fun atmosphere and I'd definitely return to try breakfast next time! read more

Red Rooster Cafe - Decent sized interior, very busy but easy to get both either a table or booth. - Diners Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Huge portions and excellent customer service! Highly recommend especially if you are hungry!

The service is great the ladies that work there make you feel like family. While the location is just eh... it works for quick eats in and out. Not normally a wait and they usually have yummy homemade cakes. Anything is good- just diner food but it's good. Definitely recommend if your on a hangover. Lol read more

This was, in my mind, the stand out eating experience on our trip to Denver. My wife and I were going to the Hammond Candy Factory but I needed real food before getting my fill of sugar. Our navigational skills on the "maps" setting wasn't in the most conducive mode for domestic tranquility and we missed the turn for candy factory. i pulled around into the Red Roster café and was very pleasantly surprised for brunch. I had a massive, hand patted, 1/2 AZ burger, my wife had the hash and eggs with biscuits and gravy. The staff were very pleasant, coffee never ran dry, and it was a truly welcomed unexpected treat. read more

Every time we come here, we leave full and happy. Great food. Huge portions. Only problem is that it is always busy. Even so, we never wait long to be seated. The food comes out super fast. This is our family's favorite breakfast spot. read more

Red Rooster Cafe - Diners Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is our go to weekend breakfast spot!!! Food is never disappointing, staff is always friendly.. read more

LOVE this place!! So glad it's close to work! I would eat there every day! read more

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The portions are huge so come here if you want to get the best bang for your buck. In terms of flavor, I've had better. The customer service was great and the atmosphere was an old-school cafe with refillable coffee. read more

Red Rooster Cafe - Diners Near Me - Denver, Colorado

OK, but not great and pricey for what you get. Green chili is far from what one would expect in Denver. The waitresses are pleasant and fun. read more

Just found this restaurant while randomly driving by, and what a great discovery! The service was exceptional and the food was down-home cooking at its best. Lots of variety on the menu, too. Will definitely go for seconds! read more

Thank God that Stockyard Saloon was closed (because THAT makes business sense, to close on the weekend)!!!! Red Rooster cafe was my second choice. When you walk in, you will feel like you are on the set of a dated movie. Or maybe you'll feel like you are in some remote town in the middle of the desert. Who knows what YOU will think about this place but I will assure you that there is no other place, operating in the same general "space" that can compete with the burgers that you will get from here! I ordered the Arizona burger (not on the menu, but it's the Arizona Turkey sandwich but with a burger). The burger is enormous, all beef 1/2 patty, avocado, bacon, cheese, tomato, pickle, onion, and lettuce with fries. You would think that's enough...but you'd be WRONG! Of all the amazingness that I listed, it's there BUNS that have captured me. And I'm not referring to the waitresses! Their homemade buns are thin but rich in flavor and texture. Overall, the burger is huge, but I wanted a bite of bun with each trip that this burger made to my mouth! Lastly, the staff here is great. If you don't like, some 50 something mother-figures calling you "honey", "babe", "sweetie", and "darling", this isn't the place for you...and WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!!!!! Can't wait to come back to this side of town so I have a reason to come back here! read more

Best food for the price in Denver. Waiters and waitresses are the best. Old time diner feel. Wish they would build more around the city. Start with south Denver. read more

Overall, a pretty good experience. The servers and cashier were extremely friendly and it was a full house at lunch on a Thursday. Lots of locals frequent this place and the hearty portions reflect the needs of the hard working clientele. Truly terrific portions; I'm talking serious plate coverage on gigantic plates. I had a tuna melt served with pickles (I can't get enough of these at diners; I really like trying them everywhere) and it was tasty--the fries, however, were disappointing. They came out looking like the amazing boardwalk fries I'd grown up on in Ocean City, Maryland but they were limp, soggy and quite a bummer. I found myself scrounging for the smaller fries which had retained some crunch. SV had the "Big Fat Greek Plate" which had chicken, pork and a shaved meat which I will assume was the lamb log that is apparent in many kebab houses. It was delicious. Lots of red peppers, onions, olives and two tubs of spicy yogurt sauce to spread on the included pieces of pita bread. Her meal also included the lackluster fries which were summarily ignored as well. We'll have to go back and see if the fries were a fluke--there's lots to try on the menu so I'm sure I'll find something else I like. There was also an assortment of pies and cakes there. Maybe we'll come by for dessert sometime... read more

It's a little off the beaten path (unless your path happens to be I-25, north of the city), but it's worth the drive. We hit it up on the way to the Hammond's Candy Cane Festival (HOLY COW WHAT A CLUSTER-EFF), and it was-- by far-- the best part of the excursion! The portions are a little obscene. As in, HUGE. As in, you'll be eating them for at least two meals, possibly three. But the food is reasonably priced and damn tasty. I had the Shooting Star Skillet, and it was amazing. The herbed cheese (think that Boursin stuff you spread on crackers) really added a nice twist to what would have otherwise been a basic diner offering. I always order my eggs over-medium, and you'd be shocked at how many places can't get this simple request right. Red Rooster nailed it: the whites totally solid and a little crispy on the edges, the yellow soft and oozy, but not runny or watery. The staff is friendly and accommodating, and the food came out pretty quickly. The one thing they do need is a couple more high chairs. This is totally a family-style place, but they've only got about three of them. Just a suggestion! read more