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The Original- Denver, Denver, CO
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The Original- Denver

4.7 (451)
$30 and under
American
1600 20th St, Denver, Denver, CO 80202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries for private events or groups larger than 12 please email info@theogdenver.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

  • Zest for Life

    May 1, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
    Brunch with bold, lively flavors that keep the vibes high and your taste buds buzzing - each bite packed with zest, leaving you wanting more! Special menu includes BBQ Brisket Burger, made with a 5oz smash patty, sliced BBQ brisket, and topped with haystack onions and coleslaw; alongside the return of an OG signature item, Chilaquiles made with tortilla chips, enchilada sauce and cheese topped with an over easy egg. Available: May 1 - July 31, 2025
    Zest for Life Photo
  • PRIDE DJ Brunch

    Jun 28, 2025 only
    Brunch is better with beats - and a little extra sparkle. We're turning up the volume and the fun for our PRIDE DJ Brunch, and everyone's invited. Expect rainbow vibes, breakfast classics, and cocktails that are way to cute to only have one. Live DJ spinning throwbacks, dance tracks & good vibes from 11AM-2PM. Throughout the entire month of June, $1 from every Slay the Rainbow specialty cocktail or mimosa will be donated to our friends at The Center on Colfax, who support and uplift Denver's LGBTQ+ community. Grab your crew, rock your best rainbow fit, and get ready to brunch like you mean it. Saturday, June 28
    PRIDE DJ Brunch Photo
  • Fully Stacked - JUNE 2025

    Jun 3, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
    Get ready to flip for our Fully Stacked pancake of the month! White Chocolate Raspberry Pancakes: dig into a fluffy stack of three buttermilk pancakes, studded with white chocolate chips and chopped almonds, then drizzled with raspberry compote. It's sweet, tart, and totally decadent – a new stack worth falling for this June.

What 451 people are saying

The Original- Denver reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Great for brunch

  • Denver

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Original in Denver offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional" service. The decor is uniquely charming, reminiscent of an old diner, with delicious menu options like the "fried french toast" and "chorizo hash". The atmosphere is lively, ideal for brunch with friends or family celebrations.
451 Reviews
  1. Stephanie VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Great!! I am looking forward to eating here again and again…

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  2. Idette

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Our service was ok. We waited quite a bit for our food. Did not think the big party fee for 6 was worth it, they ended up with $33 total, seemed like a ripoff to us.

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  3. Madison

    Memphis / West Tennessee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great! Busy for brunch before game but that is to be expected

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  4. Judith

    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceeded our expectations Goid and service on a busy ballgame day!!

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  5. Alyssa VIP

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such uniquely decorated space! Has an old diner vibe! Awesome cocktail options, Sweet potato chorizo hash was amazing! Absolutely will be back!

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  6. Liz

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Really liked the funnel cake fries, and fried french toast was unique. Avocado toast was yummy and a few people had delicious pancakes. Plenty of food!

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  7. shannon

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good and the staff were friendly and nice! Parking was extremely difficult.

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  8. Sherri VIP

    Denver / Colorado50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food very good , drinks very good. It was a little noisy , but it was Mother’s Day and there was a Rockies game. It was a fun atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

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  9. Priya

    Denver / Colorado10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, drinks and service. We will be back again!

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  10. Judith

    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great first experience will go back for sure and recommend to others.

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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 4.7 stars by 451 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.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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
    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
  • Delivery & takeout
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