Why you should experience The Original in Denver, Colorado.
The Original is a brunch restaurant where Downtown Denver polish, oversized breakfast comfort, and upbeat hotel dining energy come together with surprising personality.
Set along 20th Street near the intersection of Wewatta Street and the Union Station district, this lively all-day brunch destination folds pancakes, breakfast cocktails, burgers, and crowd-pleasing comfort food into a space that feels equal parts modern diner and social gathering spot. The atmosphere feels bright, fast-moving, and highly animated. Mimosa glasses hit tables while massive breakfast plates move through the dining room beside weekend groups, travelers, and downtown crowds settling into long brunches beneath colorful interiors, open seating, and nonstop morning momentum. The Original fully embraces abundance and fun. Portions arrive unapologetically large, cocktails lean celebratory, and the room maintains enough energy to make breakfast feel like an event rather than simply the first meal of the day. Outside, Union Station buzzes with hotel guests, trains, and downtown movement. Inside, the morning turns into syrup, coffee, and brunch cocktails.
What you should know about The Original.
The Original builds its identity around elevated diner-style indulgence delivered with the pacing and visual polish of a modern downtown restaurant.
The menu leans into comfort-driven excess. Thick pancakes, loaded breakfast plates, fried chicken pairings, breakfast sandwiches, cocktails, and rich sides all arrive designed to feel satisfying, social, and slightly over-the-top in the best possible way. The restaurant also thrives on group energy. Large tables, open sightlines, and fast-moving service create a room where celebrations, weekend brunches, business travelers, and casual downtown mornings all blend into the same lively atmosphere. The design reinforces that momentum through bold colors, modern finishes, and a dining room layout that keeps the space visually active throughout the day. Even during busy brunch rushes, the restaurant maintains a rhythm that feels energetic. The Original understands that brunch works best when the room itself feels alive.
How to fold The Original into your trip.
The Original works best as a full brunch stop before exploring Downtown Denver, Union Station, or nearby LoDo neighborhoods.
Visit during brunch hours when the restaurant reaches peak volume and the social atmosphere becomes part of the experience itself. Come hungry and order boldly because the menu rewards indulgence far more than restraint. The restaurant especially suits groups, weekend travelers, birthday brunches, and anyone wanting a lively downtown breakfast. Before or afterward, spend time exploring nearby Union Station where coffee shops, patios, boutiques, and downtown foot traffic keep the district active from morning onward. The Original leaves behind the feeling of the kind of brunch that completely erases any remaining plans for a light breakfast.
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