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The Original- Denver, Denver, CO

The Original- Denver

4.5
4.5
237 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Fri 7:00 am–6:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (720) 769-1414

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Private party facilities

    For inquiries of 25 guests or less please email info@theogdenver.com

  • 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

  • The OG Afterhours Rockies Gameday Experience

    Apr 7 - Oct 1, 2023
    Join us during Rockies Season at The OG to catch a game on the giant 66-foot LED screen in McGregor Square while you chow down on some seriously delicious twists on your game day favorites! The OG Game Day Menu is available from 3:30PM to 7PM during Evening Rockies Home Game.
  • Saturday Serve Drag Brunch at The OG

    $10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    We're serving up more drag brunch fun with Laura Menorah and friends! Join us for The Saturday Serve, our monthly drag brunch series where our resident queen Laura Menorah and her friends will be serving up *lewks* and stellar performances alongside your brunch favorites like the OG Breakfast, big Bloody Marys, Mimosas and a special Drag Brunch Cocktail Menu featuring Tito's Vodka! Performance Time: 1:00 - 3:00PM. Please note all checks are subject to 20% auto gratuity during this event and a $10 fee is required for all reservations. To join the party, make a reservation below!

What 237 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Great for brunch

  • Denver

    Great for brunch

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  1. TammieD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Had THE OG BREAKFAST PLATE. I added the French toast and it was amazing. Service was good. Extra bonus was Drag brunch.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Great food, amazing show, they were short staffed so service was very slow.

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  3. PattiD

    Calgary

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Good brunch food, interesting cocktails and boozy shakes. Service was good, although the hostess both times we visited was pretty rude and seemed like we were bothering her by coming to the restaurant. Very convenient in this fabulous hotel across the street from Coors Field.

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  4. KCWJ

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Overall good experience. Food was good but basic and pricey. Drinks were large which is nice. Overall, I would go back, given it's location in downtown.

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  5. LeslieC

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Food was phenomenal. Service was good but not outstanding. Very cool environment that was happening. Will definitely go back!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time here! We loved it and had great service from Barnie! We will be back

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  7. FrederickP

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Had no record of our reservation even though i had confirmations and a confirmation number. Website said they were closed, which they were not. Very limited menu, evidently a Game Day only menu, and they are only open for dinner on game day which the Open Table site does not disclose. Food was mediocre.

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  8. LoCOL

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Brought some friends from out of town here for brunch. Normally so good, so I was excited to bring them. We had a reservation but were sat outside, which was fine... But, they were clearly very busy, patio was packed and being outside, it was difficult to hear each other. Everything was barely warm or room temp, food looked thrown together... I got the chicken fried steak and got violently sick afterward... So, be careful there. The waiter was kind but hard to get a hold of. Anyway, just not the best experience. I'm sure we'll try again, but always a bummer when you rave about a place and then have a less-than-stellar experience.

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  9. MarcS

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great breakfasts! And they take reservations! Service was fast and they pile on the potatoes!

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  10. Marmar

    Denver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Love the vibe, the open air atmosphere, and the stylish, modern dinner. The food was really good. Only feedback I’d offer is that the menu was a little limited for being a solo breakfast destination. But the food and service were great!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Forgot to turn in our order but gave us a free appetizer. Usually great but just good today.

    The Original- DenverResponded on April 9, 2023Thank you so much for the 4-stars. I apologies that we forgot to turn in your order but am glad to see you still had a good experience. Please come back so that next time we can make sure you have a great one! Cheers, Edward General Manager

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  12. SandraM

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time coming here and got to celebrate my fiancés birthday and it was amazing

    The Original- DenverResponded on April 9, 2023We are so happy to hear that you and your fiancé had an amazing experience during their birthday! Thank you for the review! Cheers, Edward General Manager

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a wonderful time at The OG celebrating a friends birthday. The cinnamon croughnuts were delicious and paired well with coffee and a Bloody Mary. The food was fresh, hot and fantastic. We will definitely be adding The OG to list of spots we frequent. I liked the atmosphere and the booth was really comfortable.

    The Original- DenverResponded on April 7, 2023Thank you so much for the review! I am happy to read that you enjoyed your experience for your friend's birthday. If there is anything else we could have done to receive 5 stars I would love additional feedback. Cheers, Edward General Manager

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  14. CaseyH

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    Drinks were great. Apps were okay. Came out warm and didn't feel fresh. Food was not good for the price. The fries that came with the meal were not good at all and frozen starch taste. Feels more of a place to grab a drink then cruise out.

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  15. JulieF

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    Sadly, the food was marginal at best. One order was completely wrong and the server only took off a soda and a side of green chili. The space is great but I wouldn't go back to eat.

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  16. EricaV

    Denver

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    The food was ok. I had the French toast and I’ve had better. It seemed a little dry. It wasn’t anything to brag about. My husband ordered the steak and eggs and the steak was way over done. The best part was my parfait.

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  17. Lopling

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Cronuts, parfait & breakfast sandwich were great!!!

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  18. Desiree

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was here for Denver Restaurant Week and got the three course meal, everything was excellent and came out with decent time between courses. Would definitely come back.

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  19. ardi

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cute retro themed restaurant with delicious options and generous portions, will be back!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall, just a great experience. The food was amazing. The drinks were perfect and the energy was just a really fun time.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great experience. Great service. Huge portions!

    The Original- DenverResponded on February 28, 2023Thank you so much for the 4 star review, I am glad to read you enjoyed both the experience and your service! I would greatly welcome any additional feedback on how we can make this a 5-star review for your next visit from San Francisco! Thank you for the review, Edward, F&B General Manager

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  22. CocoH

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    I found not just one, but multiple hairs in my food. Absolutely disgusting.

    The Original- DenverResponded on February 28, 2023Hello Coco, thank you so much for bringing this to our attention. I am so sorry about your experience at The OG. I would love to look into this for you and be able to address this further with our team. Could you please provide me with what day you joined us, what you ordered and the amount of your bill. Thank you very much and my apologies for your poor experience at The OG. Edward, F&B General Manager

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  23. AnitaC

    Denver

    20 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    I get it, a hip joint with a prime spot near Coors field on Wazee, but was not worth the $10 parking nor the $60 tab for what I would say was basic breakfast, slow service and so so all around. They sure pile on the fried potatoes to make the plate look full. My sourdough tastes like white toast. Gravy on the biscuits and gravy was like warm. They have no espresso beverages and serve low grade coffee. Tasted like folgers so really not worth it, there are far better places for brunch.

    The Original- DenverResponded on February 24, 2023Hi Anita, Thank you for taking the time to write this. I was hoping to get more insight on your visit so that we can better our experience at The OG. I will follow up with our Chef about the luke warm gravy. What dish did you have that came with the sourdough? We use a local roaster and custom blend for our coffee so I apologies it was not to your liking. If we did have espresso what kind of drink would you have ordered? Thank you again for your feedback! Edward F&B General Manager

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This place is awesome. I wouldn’t recommend the bottomless mimosas because you have to wait on your waiter to refill your cup and depending on how busy the restaurant may get you will have to wait for a refill. The overall experience I would give a 5 star.

    The Original- DenverResponded on February 24, 2023Thank you so much for you review! I am happy to read that your overall experience was worth 5 stars! I do apologies that the bottomless mimosas did not meet your expectations. Thank you for the feedback, we will definitely explore other ways to approach how we serve our bottomless mimosas, and if you have any additional insight it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Edward F&B General Manager

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food portions were huge,and the service was great!

    The Original- DenverResponded on April 7, 2023Thank you so much for the 5 stars!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our server was super awesome and helpful and had tips on other places to go in Denver.

    The Original- DenverResponded on February 24, 2023I appreciate you taking the time to write us a review! Thank you for the 4 stars and the kind words. Do you remember your servers name or what they looked like? We would love to share the recognition with them! Also any additional feedback on how we can get 5 stars for next time would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Edward F&B General Manager

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  27. BryanR

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Excellent Service from the Staff. Extremely accommodating and friendly. Bar Tenders know what they are doing. Food was so so, with our chicken fried steaks coming out burnt. Otherwise Highly recommend.

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  28. BBWs

    Denver

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    first time here, was just what we wanted...good cocktails & yummy breakfast food. we had the breakfast burrito & breakfast sammy. fun, lively place & we'll be back

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Tyler was incredible, ate the morning of 1/16/23

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  30. CherylW

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Food was too expensive, $18 for basic eggs Benedict? My eggs came out hard boiled instead of poached. The server kept forgetting to refill the coffee, even though every time he stopped by the table he said he would. I wouldn’t recommend the place, but if Snooze is too busy and you’re dying of hunger, I guess this is okay.

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  31. JasonR

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Was a good time. Very loud for the show but that's understandable

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  32. FoodieJan

    Denver

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    We had a reservation but apparently the restaurant had several support staff call out sick that day. I took quite awhile (~15minutes) to get seated and quite a long time (another 30”) for everyone at the table to get coffee. But once we placed our drink and food orders simultaneously we eventually got our drinks and soon after all the food arrived. The kitchen was on their game! The food was delicious! And the entire ticket came out together.

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  33. Telecomgirl

    Tulsa

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    Service and the appetizers (donut burgers) were great but the rest (entrees) were just meh and the vibe was strange. Won't be returning. Also, they didn't have what was ordered so had to come back to us to do a substitute. This one entree should have been complimentary since you didn't have what was ordered.

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  34. Leesi

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went for the drag show … had a ball!!! Food was great definitely will return

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  35. KimberlyC

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here for brunch with girlfriends for bottomless mimosas. The service was excellent - mimosas delicious and kept full - but the food. The food was SO good. Will be back for sure!

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  36. CaseyM

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Acceptable but dull brunch food, but very poor coffee & no latte or expresso options. The restaurant in across the street from the stadium & in a hotel.

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  37. RedSoxFan

    Denver

    204 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    204 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch spot at Mc Gregor Square! Beautiful decor friendly servers and one of the best avocado toasts around Add to your brunch spots

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  38. rsp853

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall4food2service5ambience3
    Our Pork Loin with Au Jus was as dry as a shoe. AND, there was NO Au Jus served with it. All the meat (Turkey & Pork Loin) was served all mish mash so you could not tell which was which...until you tasted it that is. Who's decision was it to serve Pork in the first place? Very tough dish to keep moist. You set your kitchen up for failure. Wait staff was exceptional on the positive side. Probably won't go back.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went on the holiday. They were running a holiday menu. The options were wonderful, the food was delicious and the service-both the server and the manager-were exemplary.

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  40. AVan

    Denver

    33 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    We went for their Thanksgiving Day special. The food was overpriced, under portioned and cold. We got a giblet in our turkey and the meat was dry. We told the server about the giblet, and he looked from me to my purse, like I brought it with me! Ew! No, I don’t have random bird organs in my bag. A manager did not come over to apologize, there was no sense of chagrin from the staff. We will not be back.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Original- Denver using the Order Online button. The Original- Denver also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 769-1414.

The Original- Denver is rated 4.5 stars by 237 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

7:00 PM


Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Original- Denver

1600 20th St, Denver, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Wynkoop & 20th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / LoDo

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Fri 7:00 am–6:00 pm

  • 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

  • Phone number

    (720) 769-1414

  • Private party facilities

    For inquiries of 25 guests or less please email info@theogdenver.com

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