The Universal

2911 W 38th Ave, 80211-2019 - Denver
Recommended by Sluurpy: 2021
🏆 #202 of 2071 restaurants in Denver
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€€ American Cafe
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4.3/5
1887 recommendations

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66/100
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67/100

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🌳 Outdoor seating 🥡 Takeout 🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 🍺 Alcohol 🍹 Cocktails 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible Accessible restroom 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Grits 81 Biscuits and gravy 45 Rancheros 41 Custard 36 Cornbread 23 Wild boar 20 Patio 20 Banana pancake 13

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 303-955-0815
📍 Address: 2911 W 38th Ave, Denver

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed Opens at 08:00 AM
Monday1 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Tuesday2 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Wednesday3 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thursday4 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Friday5 07:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Saturday6 07:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Sunday7 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Google Reviews

4.5/5
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Grace R-L

★★★★★ 5/5
Yummy place that has a great menu with decent prices. Grits are fantastic here if you are a grits person. Always check the daily specials. We got in at 1230 on a Sunday and there was no wait and food came out hot and fast. I highly recommend the Korean hanger steak - WOW. And the bacon was amazing too!
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Anthony H.

★★★★★ 5/5
This is a wonderful place to eat. I usually take my friends here when they come to visit. The food is fresh and delicious. The gravy they make for the biscuits and gravy is unique but traditional. It’s a bit darker in color and has amazing flavors. My personal preference for corned beef hash is that it be a traditional hash which would mean everything is more finely chopped- they make theirs a bit more “ rustic.” That is, the ingredients are large chopped. Great flavors just not my preference. I recommend. I also heavily judge breakfast eateries on if they at least offer real maple syrup… I forgot to ask and I couldn’t exactly tell- maybe it was a blend? Next time, and I’ll update my review.
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Rebecca R

★★★★★ 5/5
My new favorite denver brunch spot! Trust me, it is worth the wait for the weekend brunch. The cornbread rancheros was delicious and the pancakes are the best I’ve had in the area. Can’t wait to come back
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Andrew

★★★★★ 5/5
Amazing from start to finish. All scratch-made food from a creative menu of elevated favorites. The house-brined corned beef hash was outstanding.
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Michael Drummy

★★★★★ 5/5
Wonderful breakfast/brunch/lunch place in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Denver. Great menu that’s a little on the pricey side but that’s Denver for ya. The grits are the best I’ve ever had. Excellent service and cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended.
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Patrick Scott

★★★★☆ 4/5
"This is a nice spot for breakfast! The only caveat being that I'm not particularly fond of their potatoes. They serve them sliced, and they aren't as crispy as I prefer. While this is a minor issue, it does matter to me."
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Mark Callaghan

★★★★★ 5/5
My first time here!! Can't wait to come back. The food was so good!! The biscuit was great!! I sat at the bar. Marco was my server and he was super friendly!!
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Aliza Brown

★★★★★ 5/5
This place has amazing breakfast. I got “The Universal” and it was so filling that I didn’t have to eat the rest of the day. Very good portion sizes for the price. The pork gravy and potatoes were delicious. Service was super friendly and fast. Be aware that space in the parking lot is extremely limited. You may have to resort to street parking.
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Damian Houk

★★★★★ 5/5
Nice little breakfast spot. The U Burrito was great, grits inside were a nice touch but the tortilla was very fresh which certainly enhanced the taste. And you HAVE to add the pork green chili for the full effect.
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Miguel Aguilar

★★★★★ 5/5
We frequent this establishment often. Always a treat. Service is great and food is consistent. This day we ordered the corn beef hash, super tasty and tender. And the eggs Benedict on point. Cooked to perfection, nice and runny egg yolks. Nice job
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