Best Brunch Spots

The List: Brunch Spots

If you ask us, brunch may as well be a verb. Our favorite weekend pastime, Cherry Creek has ample options when it comes to indulging in a long, leisurely breakfast with great friends, great food and great cocktails.

Local Jones

We’ve always been big fans of this dreamy spot housed within the Halcyon, but the recent addition of Vinyl Brunch has upped the ante. The place to be if you’re looking for a brunch scene that is, well, a scene, Vinyl Brunch is held from 10 to 2 every Sunday, and features (naturally) a DJ spinning records, delectable fare and plenty of boozy brunch moments. Try the Eggs Benedict – the house made English Muffin is to die for. We also recommend ordering the large-format signature cocktail for the table. You won’t regret it…although your hangover may beg to differ.

249 Columbine Street
localjones.com

Del Frisco’s

The arguable zenith of Cherry Creek steakhouses, Del Frisco’s also serves a notable brunch that has been a favorite with locals since the restaurant’s 2015 opening. Consistent, delicious and always on point, we love the Cast Iron Sourdough Pancakes and Strawberry Cobbler French Toast. Yet for us, the undisputed Del Frisco’s brunch champ is the Filet Mignon Benedict – a steakhouse twist on the classic dish that must be experienced to be believed. If your sweet tooth allows, also order the Nonna’s Pan Cinnamon Rolls to share. Bourbon-Espresso Caramel Sauce and Toasted Pecans will never steer you wrong.

100 St. Paul Street
delfriscosgrille.com

Toro

Richard Sandoval’s Cherry Creek outpost rarely disappoints, and brunch is no exception. The weekend-only offerings feature bottomless options for both food and drinks. Try the Lomo Saltado Beef Hash – a breakfast take on the traditional Peruvian dish – as well as the mini Belgian Waffles. Finish it off with a Bloody Maria (tequila in lieu of vodka), Mango Mimosa or our favorite, the Breakfast Old Fashioned with bacon-infused bourbon.

150 Clayton Lane (in Hotel Clio)
torodenver.com

Narrative

The Jacquard’s signature restaurant is indeed posh, but it’s also approachable, inviting and downright delicious. Open for breakfast five days a week as well as weekend brunch, Narrative offers something for everyone. From health-conscious options like a superfood smoothie bowl and avocado toast to richer indulgences like Blueberry Crunch Pancakes and Italian style donuts, and shrimp and grits, the chef-driven menu is eclectic and enticing.

222 Milwaukee Street (in The Jacquard)
narrativecherrycreek.com

Urban Egg

New(ish) to the area is Urban Egg, the locally-owned breakfast joint that serves an extensive menu of mouthwatering options. And when we say extensive, we mean it. Think seven different eggs benedict flavors, traditional, crispy or stuffed French Toast, over a dozen egg dishes, and breakfast sandwiches galore. We love the Breakfast Burrito, which allows you to opt for a plant-based Chorizo that’s out of this world.

3033 East 1st Avenue
urbaneggeatery.com

Syrup

What a way to start the day. Beignets. Crack bacon with brown sugar and black pepper. Waffle sliders! Benedicts of all of kinds. There’s nothing they don’t do, and there’s nothing they don’t do well. For us, Syrup is as sweet as its namesake. Tucked away on the garden level at 3rd and Josephine, this longtime neighborhood favorite continues to impress brunchgoers with its consistently flavorful fare.

300 Josephine Street #20
syruprestaurant.com

Snooze

Any brunch worth waiting upwards of two hours for is a brunch that deserves to be on our list. This Colorado-founded eatery has built a cult-like following over the years, and its Cherry Creek adjacent location on Colorado Boulevard is constantly bustling with patrons looking to get their fix of Snooze’s signature Pancake Flights (Pineapple Upside Down is a must) and pretzel roll breakfast sandwiches with a side of the house-made smoked cheddar hollandaise. And while true, there’s almost always a wait, Snooze’s clever morning cocktail menu makes the time pass quickly. Pro tip…you can add your name to the waitlist online.

700 North Colorado Blvd.
snoozeeatery.com