The Universal

2911 W 38th Ave, Denver
(303) 955-0815

Recent Reviews

Joe Capello

The homemade corned beef hash was so good that I had to return again! I’ve had a few things in their menu and each one was excellent—flavor combinations that I could never imagine when I’m cooking at home and actually worthy of a gourmet restaurant. Casual & friendly service. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggs Grits Biscuit and Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy

Rene Mycorn

Our favorite spot for brunch in denver, hands down!

Simone Hubbard

Cozy spot with a menu that has something for everybody. The staff is friendly and the food always comes out hot and fresh. I always get The Universal with potatoes, a berry pancake, and Korean Hangar Steak - which I highly recommend! The quality has been consistent for the 4 years that I’ve been coming here. This place is never not an option for me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Edward Dugan

Thank goddess this place made it to the other side of the pandemic. Corn bread rancheros por vida.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Judy Crawley

For you vegans out there, the tempeh scrambles are great!Vegetarian options: Good tempeh!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Corn Bread Rancheros, Blueberry Pancakes, French Toast

Sean Gordon

Solid breakfast/brunch spot in dinner. Great Bloody Mary, delicious Benedict and Burrito. Def recommend and will be back!Instagram?Tomorrow morning, make my eggs wit onions cheesy for me ???????? Daily Special Benedict over grits? Breakfast Burrito? Bloody Mary@TheUniversalDenverA breakfast and lunch restaurant serving homemade comfort fare and re-imagined classics. The Universal is committed to quality and consistency from the ingredients of the kitchen to the service at the table. Whether you join us for our homemade biscuits and preserves, signature cornbread rancheros, or our grit special, you will leave with the desire to return tomorrow.?Denver, CO ?️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict, The Universal, Biscuits and Gravy

Wayne B. Carlson

Great atmosphere, super service, and ...oh yeah...dynamite food!Updated March 9, 2024

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Janet Dybek

Solid spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicole Manning

Great bartenders. Super friendly. Even better food. Great time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jami “Roku” Rokurou

What a great place for catching up with a friend over some good food! Service was excellent. Food was really good quality, big portions but not ridiculously so, and anything but cookie-cutter. I really liked the breakfast potatoes and my pancake was SO fluffy! It wasn't too loud and wasn't cold inside despite the snowstorm today. We'll definitely visit again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gareth Willmott

We're right up the street from this place and have LOVED it for years because they were one of the few places that offered the virtual wait-list so you don't have to stand around outside (there is practically zero space to sit inside) for 45 minutes. What a shock to find out they no longer offer this because a few people who showed up way past the time they should have been there got upset and complained when they weren't there (HELLO- same thing would happen if you were waiting the traditional way). The owner made a huge mistake and hopefully will reverse this awful decision. The food is pretty good but not 45min-hour standing around in the freezing cold good.

Billy T

Great local breakfast

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict

Jessica Yu

get the lavender mimosa!

Chris Calvey

Decent brunch spot. Got the Two Egg Standard, it was pretty good, griddled potatoes a bit burnt.

Kaleigh Carter

Food was delicious and service was fantastic!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Berry or Banana Nut Pancake, Potatoes, The Universal, Eggs Benedict

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