The Original- Denver

4.8

397 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Lively
Charming

The Original - The OG - reinvents the neighborhood eatery, combining timeless inspiration from classic Americana with inventive and playful modern flair. With influences ranging from the 1950s diner to the elegant railway dining cars of days past, you'll find a nostalgic collection of comforts, classics and curiosities with a modern twist.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(720) 769-1414
Website
https://www.theogdenver.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
For inquiries for private events or groups larger than 12 please email info@theogdenver.com

Location
1600 20th St, Denver, Denver, CO 80202
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Cross street
Wynkoop & 20th Street
Parking details
Valet and Garage parking are located on Wazee St. between 19th and 20th St. Valet is $15 when you have your ticket.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Happy Hollandaise!
Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Get ready to sleigh brunch season with the OG's Happy Hollandaise menu! This holiday spread is serving up festive twists on your brunch favorites, from merry mimosas to jolly-good specials and everything in between. Join us as we deck the halls with deliciousness!
Brunchin' All the Way with Santa
Dec 14, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024
The OG is pulling out all the stops (and stockings) this year with our Santa Brunch! Get ready to jingle, mingle, and brunch it up with the big guy himself. It's the most wonderful time of the year to gather your crew, feast on festive eats, and get that perfect pic with Santa and Mrs. Claus. When: 🎄Saturday, 12/14/2024: 11AM-1PM 🎄Sunday, 12/15/2024: 1PM-3PM 🎄Saturday, 12/21/2024: 11AM-1PM 🎄Sunday, 12/22/2024: 1PM-3PM 📸 Santa Sightings: Snap a pic on your personal device with the man in red - photos are complimentary with your brunch reservation!

What 397 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Great for brunch
Denver
Great for brunch
Denver
Kid-friendly
Denver
American

Review summary

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The Original in Denver offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and a "fun vibe." Renowned for its "huge portions" and standout dishes like chilaquiles-quesadilla, crispy French toast, and chicken and biscuits, this spot is ideal for brunch lovers. The "friendly staff" and lively atmosphere make it a must-visit.

397 Reviews

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jessica
Denver
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great spot if you're looking to do something more touristy downtown in the center of McGregor square. Food was good, service was good.
The Original- DenverResponded today
Hi Jessica, thanks so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted you enjoyed your visit and found us to be a great spot for exploring the heart of McGregor Square. It’s wonderful to hear the food and service hit the mark for you—we aim to make every downtown brunch as memorable as the location itself! We’d love to welcome you back soon to dive even deeper into our menu of reimagined classics. Thanks again, and we hope to see you for another delicious visit!
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Susan
Minneapolis
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service from host stand to Tyler, our waiter. Fun atmosphere, fantastic NA beverage menu!! Awesome place!
The Original- DenverResponded today
Hi Susan, thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed great service from start to finish—Tyler and our host stand team will be thrilled to know they made your experience memorable. It’s awesome that our fun atmosphere and non-alcoholic beverage menu hit the spot, too! We love crafting options for everyone to enjoy. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more good vibes, delicious drinks, and brunch classics with a twist. See you soon!
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Candice
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends had a great time. We really enjoyed our food. And will be back!
The Original- DenverResponded today
Hi Candice, thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you and your friends had a great time and loved the food—it’s music to our ears! Knowing you’re already planning to come back makes us even happier. We can’t wait to welcome you all again for more delicious dishes and memorable moments. See you soon!
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Ellen
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Really fun vibe and service super friendly and good.
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Steven
Tallahassee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, fun vibe, friendly staff, and a great location. Best churros I've had in awhile!
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Shelly
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for the pumpkin pancake brunch. Services was great, friendly staff, most in costumes which was fun. Food was delicious and was served quickly. Would go again.
The Original- DenverResponded today
Hi Shelly, thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy you joined us for the pumpkin pancake brunch—it’s great to hear you loved the festive vibe with our friendly, costume-clad team! Delicious food and quick service are what we’re all about, and we’re thrilled we delivered on both. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more fun and tasty bites. See you again soon! 🎃🥞
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Lisa
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great outdoor patio dining and loved the brunch and bloody Mary’s ! Had the avocado toast (GF) and chorizo hash . Both would recommend .
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Ann
Denver
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was OK. Prices were high. Don’t think we’ll go back. Nothing wowed us.
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Jorge
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything really good, just that I ordered an avocado toast and it came with too much kale, it looked like a farm, the bread was soggy
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Neeraj
Toronto
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good brunch options. Highly recommended. Great service
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FAQs

The Original- Denver offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 769-1414.

The Original- Denver is rated 4.8 stars by 397 OpenTable diners.

The Original- Denver does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1600 20th St, Denver, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

Cross street
Wynkoop & 20th Street
Neighborhood
Downtown / LoDo
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet and Garage parking are located on Wazee St. between 19th and 20th St. Valet is $15 when you have your ticket.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.theogdenver.com/
Phone number
(720) 769-1414
Private party facilities
For inquiries for private events or groups larger than 12 please email info@theogdenver.com

Gift card

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The Original- Denver

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Happy Hollandaise!

Brunchin' All the Way with Santa

Menu

What 397 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Original- Denver offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Original- Denver restaurant rated?

Does The Original- Denver offer gift cards?

Is The Original- Denver currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card