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    Spices Cafe

    4.3 (376 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Cup of coffee with the biscuits and gravy.
    Fin M.

    I needed a quick bite in the Cap Hill area, and this place was the closest diner in the area, so I popped in on a whim. It being a Friday morning, the place wasn't too busy and I was greeted with friendly staff and a cozy cottage-core atmosphere. There's just something about listening to classical music with a cup of joe while overlooking Park Ave surrounded by plastic flowers. I don't mean this in a snide way, this place has history and it's not afraid to show it. I ordered the biscuits and gravy. While a lot of diners tend to serve intimating portions, I was presented with a modest biscuit, egg, and about a half cup of gravy. For me this is the perfect portion. The gravy was well-balanced and the biscuit, while not anything amazing, were light, and stood out in the dish. The food knew was it was about and didn't need to impress anybody. For $13 plus tip, this place is a great deal. I'll have to bring some friends here for a good, affordable, and cozy breakfast. This place comes straight out of an early Francis Ford Coppola movie, and I'm here for every second of it.

    Tuna salad sandwich, the far is a breakfast sandwich.
    Miranda M.

    The food was absolutely phenomenal! How this place has less than 5 stars is beyond me, but I enjoyed the hospitality and the food. Delicious.

    Gf french toast and eggs
    Jeff B.

    Great, clean, lil diner rocking classical music and getting comfort food like only a few can do! Thank you chef Mike and his son Nick. Y'all do great job for the community. The soups are amazing and you'll like everything on the menu!

    Outdoor seating
    Laurence T.

    This little gem is amazing! My wife and I recently visited here on a Saturday morning for brunch. We weren't disappointed! The portion sizes were HUGE, the service was FAST. What else could you wish for?!?! We ordered the cheese omelette with pancakes on a side. The pancakes were very fluffy and delicious and came with strawberries on a side. The gentleman who served us was very polite and welcoming. Will be back soon.

    Breakfast croissant
    Yuriy K.

    Nice quiet place, good service, tasty breakfast, fresh ingredients, definitely coming back!

    Cassandra B.

    Spices Cafe was the culinary highlight of our entire trip. My group of three came to Spices Cafe for breakfast on an early Sunday morning. Although the reviews warned of long wait times, the cafe was practically empty when we arrived (around 8AM). The early bird gets the worm after all! Menus are situated on a stand by the front door, so we grabbed a few and helped ourselves to table on the quiet European style patio. Shortly thereafter a server dropped off some water and instructed us to order our meals at the register inside. BREAKFAST CROISSANT SANDWICH ($5.25): Everyone ordered this. By itself, the sandwich is vegetarian. My husband and brother-in-law got it with a sausage patty for an extra $1.75. The main ingredients are egg and cheese topped off by lettuce and tomato in a warm flaky croissant bun. The artichoke parmesan cream tied everything in together. I was plenty full by the time I finished this sandwich, but I'd recommend getting a side of fresh fruit or fluffy hashbrowns ($2.25) like my dining counterparts did. 4/5 Spices Cafe is serving up awesome food at reasonable prices in a cute cafe. What's not to like? YELP 100 CHALLENGE 2015: #209

    Yogurt & Granola
    Deborah S.

    A great homey café for brunch! This cafe is a small gem on colfax. Feels like a small pop's café with friendly local staff. Don't be tricked by their cost-effective menu! Not only is their food tasty, they also have generous portions. There's limited seating inside. I personally recommend sitting outside during warmer months. They have a cute and quiet outside seating space. Got the granola and yogurt and was impressed by the vanilla yogurt and the generous portions. If you're a vanilla fan, the yogurt is a must-try. Got the denver omelette the next time I went and was again, thoroughly satisfied. Not the fanciest place to get brunch compared to Denver's other cool and hip brunch locations. BUT! If you're ever looking for a quick warm filling option, I highly recommend (:

    Denver Omelette, side of pancakes
    Manuel M.

    First time visiting the great state of Colorado, and the city of Denver. Great spot for breakfast. Very home feeling! Fresh ingredients, great coffee. Highly recommended!!!

    Maxine H.

    This place is a real gem I love it! Michael is the best and we always get blt on croissant, with fries and onion rings they are delicious. Also the meatloaf sandwich is worth mentioning and I love the pancakes. It's always super clean and tidy, and the service is great. The food is painfully consistent and always absolutely the best. Sometimes they are closed for catering and I'm so sad. Hit this place up!

    Elizabeth R.

    The most amazing breakfast food. Best breakfast burrito in Denver! Family owned and it shows. Every time we go it's good. This is a must try!

    Sausage, 1510 sourdough French toast and over medium eggs

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    Popped in here during a weekend get away, super cute and amazing food. So good we decided to come the next morning

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    I love breakfast. Spices is a goto. The staff is warm and friendly; and the food is straight to the point. Steak and eggs, yes please.

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    Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps - Left overs!

    Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps

    3.5(110 reviews)
    1.3 miCBD, Northwest
    $$

    Well, I have visited this restaurant 3 times. All 3 times have been for a holiday brunch or…read moredinner. Location (4 stars) This restaurant is downtown near the convention center. parking is pricy if you valet park at the hotel. Last year it was around $40. Parking in the lot across the street for $25 dollars Easter Sunday. If you use a walker, I would not recommend the parking lot across the street. Food (3 Stars) The Thanksgiving buffet is the best one. I would rate that buffet a (4). The Christmas and Easter buffet are pretty low key. There is a carving station (ham and prime rib). There is an omelet station. Dessert bar is decorative. Cheesecake was delicious. The warming station with potatoes, sausage etc. leaves much to be desired. The charcuterie station is sparse. They offer unlimited mimosas for an additional $25. Service (5 stars) Staff are extremely friendly. Cleanliness (2 stars) My only complaint, I saw a tabletop being cleaned off with a rag used to clean the chairs and then under the table on the floor and on to the next tabletop. I'm just a little picky about that. Especially since folks these days go commando and wear short attire, and you know their parts are on the chair and now spread to tabletops. Wiping up the crumbs off the floor with same rag simply through me over the edge. Atmosphere (4 stars) Spacious uncrowded environment. Nice decor. Bright with large windows.

    During the last few Denver Restaurant Week events, I've tried to take the offerings as an…read moreopportunity to sample restaurants that I haven't tried, or otherwise may not try, and see if I can add to my list of favorites. I saw Former Saint on CBS News, and the menu and food looked incredible. In particular, that white chocolate blueberry cheesecake was something I know my hubby would look forward to all week! I loved the idea of local food and fresh homemade dishes. Sounds healthy, after a week of potential over-indulgence at other restaurant week venues. An additional bonus was that it is located right near the Denver Convention Center and the Performing Arts Center. This has become a dry spot for fine dining, with even the choices on Larimer Square growing more thin, giving rise to the inability to get reservations at favorites like Tamayo and Rioja prior to a show. I go to performances frequently with friends, and despite my rule to avoid hotel restaurants (Former Saint is in the Hyatt Regency), I thought I'd scope out Former Saint as a place to take my friends before the next symphony or Children's Chorale or ballet or broadway performance. I must say, the jury is still out. Former Saint was a Jekyll and Hyde of courses. Parking was not difficult (Yay, maybe I can park here prior to my shows, if I grab a bite first). There is a large garage, and the promise of validation from the restaurant. The ambiance of the restaurant is typical hotel restaurant. Booths, tables, old and a bit drab. Except for the bar. Oh, my! The bar has this BEAUTIFUL copper creation above it, adding so much industrial character to the space! I was in awe looking at it, as it appeared to bring craft suds to the bartender's taps. I didn't ask how it worked, as it wasn't clear how the beer separation and dispensing worked, but it was a great centerpiece and spectacle for the place. I do wish I had investigated more about this architectural marvel, and will do so if I return. For restaurant week, my husband chose the Lobster Ravioli, Ribeye, and blueberry cheesecake (as predicted). I chose the Gotham salad, roasted chicken, and key lime tart. The lobster ravioli was nice; my husband was surprised that it was a toasted ravioli, but enjoyed it. My salad was full of beautiful greens, pears, walnuts, and feta. No scrimping here! The dressing was light and sweet/sour. The pears were a bit unripe and crisp, to the point that I was having trouble identifying exactly what fruit I was eating, but other than that, the salad was beautiful, healthy, and ample. My husband's ribeye steak was a nice cut, done to his liking. Slivered hash browns were underneath with a nice green chimichurri on top and some sliced Fresnos adding a welcome kick to the dish. My chicken was delightful. 1/2 chicken on the bone, seasoned nicely, and with a pan sauce. The breast was super-tender and delicious. It came atop cheesy grits, which was a yummy substitute for a mashed potato. I also was served side salad of curly lettuce and fennel. I probably didn't need more salad, but I was glad to have the healthy side on my plate. I will say that this salad was over-seasoned. The chicken and grits were great, but the salad too salty. My husband ordered a glass of J. Lohr Cabernet, which was a very nice find on the wine list, as far as a pairing for his ribeye. That said, the glass cost $30! A bit much, I might say. The real detractor, unfortunately, was dessert. The blueberry cheesecake looked nothing like the beautiful creamy white cheesecake accented throughout by purple blueberries, which I saw on the CBS News clip. My husband was served a very small solid purple slice, overcome with whipped cream dollops. This cheesecake had been uncovered in the fridge too long, with sort of a skin on it. My husband ate almost none of it. My key lime tart was similarly over-adorned with whipped cream, although I had some nice raspberries on top. The tart also seemed overexposed to the cool air, with the thickening of a skin on top. It was a very disappointing way to end a nice meal, and belied the healthy, homemade, craft theme. High points of this experience include the well-crafted and healthy entrees, the fact that we could see the convention center right outside our window (i.e., the location is perfect for pre-event or -theater), the $3.00 validated parking fee, and that beautiful copper tap system. Will the pros outweigh the cons? Will we be back with friends? Time will tell.

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    Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps - Outside

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    Lamb with carrots and puréed parsnip

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    The Delectable Egg-Denver - Bacon

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    4.3(841 reviews)
    1.6 miLodo, Northwest
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    Came here with my sister on an early morning and they were able to seat us right away. It had a…read moredecent amount of people for being 9am on a Friday morning. Has a cozy feel to it. We ordered quite a few things because we couldn't decide what we wanted to eat. Might have been a mistake because the size portions were huge! It was great for the price, we had so many left overs. Our waiter was on top of it and made sure that we had everything that we needed. The food was tasty and came out super hot! I would be happy to come back here. Overall 5/5 stars

    Customer service very mid. Went in on a Tuesday morning when it's dead and the server barely…read morechecked in and when she did she did it while walking away not even taking the time to come to the table. I had also asked for my food to be well done (my friend ordered the same meal but regular not well done). When our food was dropped off I asked which was the one that was well done and she didn't know. (This was a different server dropping off the food). I was asking her and it was as if she was asking me. I said "is the well done one that one?" And then she pointed to the other one and said "I thought it was this one?" I'm confused like what did the chef tell you when you brought out the food? Where's the communication between the team? Food: decent Customer service: needs improvement

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    The interior on a quiet Sunday early morning

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    Fox And The Hen - Chai tea and americano

    Fox And The Hen

    4.4(393 reviews)
    2.8 miNorthwest, Highland
    $$

    This is my second time eating at this restaurant with a 3 year gap and it was still as amazing as…read morebefore! The sausage biscuit was fluffy and had a homemade "floury" feel to it. The Mortadella Sammy was sweet and salty, the combination of the fontina cheese and the blueberry jam worked well together. It was extremely busy, but our server was very attentive and made sure we had plenty of water. I will definitely be back when I visit Denver again!

    In desperate need of a catch-up session, the girls and I made reservations at the trendy Fox and…read morethe Hen to do just that. It proved to be a great start to our day! SPACE: Located in the highlands, this place has become the new "it" spot when it comes to breakfast. It's easy to spot on the corner, has decent street parking options and cute as pie inside. Bright colors splash the walls, which are lined with booths and tables alike. Community seating is in the middle, which the girls and I were happy to dine at. The color scheme here is so fun and welcoming, creating a happy and fun vibe. SERVICE: We were greeted inside by a friendly host who explained they were on a small wait. MAKE A RESERVATION and you'll be able to skip the wait, like we did, as this place is popular and fills up fast! Our server, his name escapes me now, was SO fun. He had us laughing, excited about the various food and drink offerings and made us feel right at home. It was obvious he was outgoing and truly enjoyed his job, which made all the difference in service! SIPS: We all opted for various coffee and matcha drinks. I sipped on the iced cereal milk latte, while my sister sampled the fruity pebbles matcha and our cousin had the cortado. YUM! SUSTENANCE: Such fun and different food options - which had us craving both savory and sweet! We started with the sausage in a blanket and loaded hashbrown, which was so good! My sister opted for a benedict, cousin got the massive breakfast burrito, and I opted for the breakfast salad - which was perfectly seasoned, crunchy, salty with a runny egg on top. SERIOUSLY YUM! We also chose to try the buttermilk and blueberry pancakes, because why the heck not?! Everything came out in good time, was pretty in presentation and absolutely delicious! Portions are massive so come hungry! Here's to more breakfast dates at this new and fun spot!!

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    Inside = packed at 10:30

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