The Egg and I
560 S Holly St, Denver, CO, 80246
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Address :
560 S Holly St
Denver, CO, 80246 - Phone (303) 577-9050
- Website https://www.meetateggandileetsdale.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :6:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast, Brunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Leah A.
I've only been to this location once, but I plan on returning in the near future. I did not dine in; I got a carryout order. The food was very tasty. I had the Wisconsin scramble with potatoes and my husband got the Santa Fe Huevos. Both were delicious. When I picked up the order they had messed up my husband's, but when I informed them they made a new one as quickly as they could. It was packed as it was around noon on a Sunday, and there was no place for me to sit and wait for the new order to cook, but it was all worth it once I had my first bite. I don't think I've ever had a bad experience with the food at The Egg and I.
(4)Megan T.
Locally owned. Great breakfast and service. I even got a free birthday breakfast card in the mail.
(5)Dave B.
The service is friendly. The decor is stark. The food is average. The dining rooms are crowded with people taking advantage of the 10% senior discount. The prices are a smidge high. No reason to ever return.
(2)Aaron W.
So it's better than a Denny's, but it's also not a fancy brunch spot. I was meeting some friends here so it got the job done, but we did have to split up since it was so crowded. I don't think I would stick around if it was a really long wait - which it looks like it did have - but I think the food did taste pretty decent and there was a lot of variety. It's good in a pinch, but if its a long wait you can find something comparable elsewhere.
(4)Jeff J.
We all know our local Colorado Egg and I. Did you know it is originally a small business turned franchise from Fort Collins? Long story short, Egg and I is our backup breakfast place. We know what we are getting when we go, and it never changes. Very consistent place. My favorite is the Athena Scramble. This place stays extremely busy so off hours might be worth considering.
(4)matthew b.
We went in once...never again. Not only did our server never come back but we got attitude from the manager when we came up without our ticket! The waitress overcharged us And when we told her that wasn't what we ordered she offered us a senior discount?? WTF! Nooo take off what we didn't order moron and I'll gladly never come back!
(1)Michelle S.
Great backup breakfast spot, we never have to wait, service is always friendly and food comes out quickly. Coffee is hot and served in a carafe on the table which I love. I'd give this place 3.5 stars but that's not an option. I don't love it here-it's just nothing special but I do like that we can walk in on a Saturday or Sunday around 11:00 and get seated right away (unlike most every other place I'd like to go for brunch at that time). I really enjoyed my whole wheat raspberry granola pancakes!
(3)Caroline B.
I eat at Egg and I every saturday morning and it is always wonderful. The staff is very nice, the food is always good, and the atmosphere is great for a quiet pre-school studying and breakfast. I definitely recommend this Egg and I for an enjoyable, relaxing breakfast.
(5)Emily E.
I come here every couple of months or so. I've sampled several things on the menu over the years, but I've fallen into a rut andalmost always order the same thing now. This place makes THE best corned beef hash I've ever had anywhere--and I've sampled the hash in some pretty fancy places trying to top it. I've never had any problems with the service here, although it can get a little busy, especially on weekends. As with most places that are good, if you don't want to wait or deal with crowds, come early.
(4)Eric N.
I have had breakfast here at least 10 times. The food has always been good and quick. I have had pancakes and eggs both were solid. The Wisconsin scramble is very good.
(4)Vilma S.
Went with my sister and a friend we had just picked up from the airport for a quick breakfast. We were greeted and seated right away. Got fresh hot coffee and our order came out quick. My sister wanted the huevos rancheros and she said they were very good. Our friend ordered the Santa Fe huevos and they were quite tasty. Whenever I go to a breakfast place, always have to get pancakes. I got the scrambled eggs with bacon and two buttermilk pancakes. Very tasty. The plus is they also offer military discount!! All in all, a very good breakfast at a good price.
(4)Nancy N.
This is probably my favorite breakfast place in Denver. And by probably I mean, totally is. It may not be as creative or calorically intense as Snooze (which, admittedly, is also delicious), but Egg and I has excellent fare without the wait/insanity. I love their waffles. The patriot waffle is a favorite of mine (blueberries, raspberries, and powdered sugar -- and somehow, even in the dead of winter they still use fresh berries, they never taste frozen), and their egg dishes are solid and varied. Service is reliable. Only once when it seemed there was some kind of crisis in the kitchen did we have a noticeable wait. It's home-y, welcoming, and unwaveringly Pro-broncos. A solid weekend staple.
(5)Crystal S.
Eggs Benedict with crab cakes. DELICIOUS Coffee GREAT Service FRIENDLY AND FAST! Caps Lock ANNOYING AND FUN Seriously though, I came here and my Fiance and I played cards. There was a waiting list because it was super busy, but they were super fast at getting us seated, taken care of, making sure we had coffee, and the server was insanely nice. The food was great, I will most definitely come here again.
(5)K S.
Great prices and portions are very big. Pancakes are the BEST
(4)Taylor Kelly L.
It is a bit pricey but the food is great! Service is okay, I wish the servers paid more attention to the tables, although understandable due to busy business. The egg and I is one of my favorite breakfast/brunch joints! I recommend this restaurant as well as any other egg and i's.
(4)David C.
Not bad for a chain. No matter where you go on a Sunday morning theres always a wait but we got sat in less than the quoted 20-25mins. Service was fast and friendly and the food was decent. I got the Mexican omelette and friend got the Eggs Benedict, oh and we split a side of Biscuits and gravy. They have Cholula hot sauce if you ask for it and it helped with the otherwise bland potatoes.
(3)Daniel R.
The Egg and I really impressed me this time. I ate by myself and was well received. From the minute I walked in the door, despite there being a line, I was asked if I could be helped. This is keen observation and lacks at a lot of restaurants. Literally first impression boost. Now, I am seated immediately. My server is a gentle and prompt young guy. He brought me my orange juice and a side water, which I did not ask for. This is another point. And to top it off, he brought me a pitcher of water, so that I may refill the water myself. Stellar. The food, I ordered the Viva la France. I got my eggs overhard with sausage patties. I finished the whole plate. I won't even describe the taste because this review is an appreciation for the restaurant's service. While eating my meal, the server kindly asked if I had been to the restaurant before. I said yes and asked for some recommendations. He was genuinely happy about telling me about the granola pancakes and the strawberry banana waffles. I will try these next time. I was most thankful, however for the server's time in answering my question. Bravo.
(5)Al J.
I've been here twice and both times it was excellent. The hazelnut coffee and raisin French toast with cinnamon butter is to die for and the eggs Benedict is great as well. The square peasant potatoes are cooked and seasoned just right. Le Peep is good but the potatoes tend to be undercooked. Dozens on Havana does not compare at all. Egg and I gives you much better quality and more food for less money.
(5)jesse j.
I've been meaning to write a review here for a while. I really enjoy this place as a breakfast/brunch spot. The staff is always wonderful and very inviting. There is almost never an absurd wait like all of the trendy brunch spots downtown. The longest I've ever waited is about 20 minutes but can usually just walk in. The food is also delicious. I usually gets the eggs Benedict but switch it up once in a while and have never been disappointed.
(5)Ryan Q.
Reliably mediocre. I've been here many times because my dad insists on it. I've tried lots of different menu items, and everything is incredibly BLAND. Not terrible, but not good. Go somewhere else.
(2)Katelyn N.
I went here with my boyfriend's family and it was AWFUL! We didn't even get our food because after waiting for over an hour we were beyond starving and just wanted to go somewhere else. Rude waitress, insanely long wait for our food, and the most disrespectful manager I've ever dealt with. First off our waitress came and took,our drink order and asked if we were ready to order our food, 2 of us said no while the other 2 said yes. The waitress didn't acknowledge that we said no and just started taking an order and when I tried to tell her I'm not ready I need a few more minutes she just gave me a nasty look, said oh and walked off. Then didn't come back,for 15 minutes. And when she did finally come back she wasn't nice or even polite and basically acted like she wanted to be anywhere else. And also we never got coffee refills until I went looking for our waitress and told her we needed refills. Second, we were seated about 5 minutes after a family of 6 and about 10 minutes before a family of 4 and both tables got their food and were almost finished eating and we still hadn't gotten our food. It had been about an hour since we ordered and about an hour and 20 minutes since we sat down. I found this really strange and really irritating as I and my guests were crazy hungry. Our waitress told,us they were short a cook that day so that's why there was a delay but that still made no sense to me. Third, we finally decided to leave after it had been about an hour and 45 minutes since we had been seated and we were so hungry and we still hadn't gotten our food. I asked to speak to the manager and never before have I been treated with such disrespect. She just looked at me with a tight smile and didn't say anything, then when I was done speaking she just said 'are you done?' I was livid. Worst experience at a restaurant I've ever had. Needless to say I won't be back and I definitely will not be recommending any egg and I to anyone in the future. #beyonddisgusted
(1)Diane T.
When I lived in Texas, going out for breakfast wasn't something I did too often because there weren't many decent places to get breakfast near where I lived. Then The Egg and I came to town a few years ago and changed that. Now that I live in Denver, I've found so many interesting places with interesting menus to get breakfast that The Egg wasn't really high on my priority list as a place to go back to. But one morning I was craving the 'Athena Scramble' and had to go. It's amazing at the consistency with this chain. The food was just as yummy as I remembered it! The service was good and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. My server was friendly and efficient and made sure I had everything I needed. I'd say that there's a good chance that I'll be going back!
(4)Geoff G.
For breakfast, The Egg and I is great. It's close to home and I don't have to get on Colorado Blvd, which is what driving through hell must be like. It's not fancy, but it's clean, the service is good. There is alfresco seating, which I have not used. I can onIy comment on the blueberry pancakes and they are delicious. The single pancake is large, served with butter, a blueberry (I forget what they call it) sauce, bacon or sausage and two eggs. I got over easy and the eggs were cooked to perfection. It was a lot of food and I couldn't finish my meal, but I was quite satisfied. The price is reasonable and the staff is friendly. Try it. You may like it.
(5)Vicki P.
This is the place The Hubs and I go when we are not motivated enough to figure out a place to go for breakfast. True, it's nothing fancy, and true, it's popular with the blue hair crowd. Nonetheless, we have always enjoyed very good food at a reasonable price. Portions are large enough to fill you up without leaving you stuffed. My go-to dish is the whole wheat raspberry granola pancake with a side of crispy bacon - yum-o! The restaurant is light, bright and clean. They have 2 outdoor seating areas, one a balcony and one a partially covered patio with a soothing fountain. The servers are personable and professional. I wouldn't travel across town to come eat here but luckily I don't have to 'cause it's right in the 'hood.
(4)Chen G.
Dummy waitresses. No one took order. No ice water severed. Pretty disappointed. Dummy waitresses. No one took order. No ice water severed. Pretty disappointed. Dummy waitresses. No one took order. No ice water severed. Pretty disappointed.
(1)Dean G.
Food was decent, server was nice & polite, food came quickly (we were the first there). Nothing over-the-top, however not bad either. Buddy ate off the low-fat menu and he loved his little granola, yogurt parfait shake. I ate a man's meal and it filled me up fine. Only bad thing was the music. It was nice, classical background noise -- but it was cranked at 7AM! Seriously... turn it down. I don't like to shout over Wagner towards my breakfast guest.
(3)Stefanie Z.
This is my favorite place to eat breakfast. The first time I ate at the egg and I was in Vegas and when I arrived back home to Colorado I had to see if they had this restaurant near me which they do! The breakfast was so good my favorite are the eggs Benedict with potatoes. The whole menu looks delicious and I try to get something new every time I go. The service is fast although it does get busy and you do have to wait, it is worth it. The staff is very friendly. I love coming here.
(4)Erin D.
I can't believe with how many times I've been to Denver we've never stumbled across this til our local friends met us here for breakfast. Our waiter was funny and on the ball with keeping the caffeine in various forms coming. The food comes in pretty good size portions. I had the green chili chicken hash and it was fantastic. The restaurant itself I thought was pretty big, bright and airy. Plenty of parking and a good menu with plenty of items to make you go back n' forth on what you want to eat. In all, great place for meeting a group of people and very good breakfast.
(4)T T.
The food's usually good, and so are the prices. The service is usually good, too. The waits are usually pretty short, even when there is a big crowd. What I don't understand is why this place employs such an inhospitable hostess. (She's a pretty gal with a light birthmark on her face.) Wouldn't it be appropriate for a hostess/cashier to ask, "Was everything OK?" and "Thanks for coming in" when a person comes up to pay? Complete, stone-cold silence at checkout is really rude and sends the message, "We don't give a #$@% about our customers." And mind you, we are regular customers. We tip well. We never complain. You need a better representative than this working at the front, Egg & I.
(3)Crys A.
It's hard to ruin breakfast, but this restaurant managed to do just that. I ordered the Wisconsin skillet with crispy bacon and coffee, while my companion ordered the blueberry pancakes with a crispy bacon side. The food itself wasn't terrible, though it certainly wasn't fantastic by any stretch. It was below average. The blueberry pancake (which I tasted) was better than my skillet, which I found to be odd. I ordered my eggs scrambled, and when the dish arrived (which is a whole 'nother Oprah) all the cheese was mixed into the eggs, as opposed to on top of the potatoes. This made the consistency of the eggs very strange and hard to eat. I finished maybe a third of it before throwing in the towel. My "crispy" bacon was thick and just this side of burned. I ate the non-charred parts and left the rest. My companion did the same. If I were rating just on the food, I'd give this place two stars. The reason it gets one star, however, was the service. It literally took fifty minutes for us to get our meals. A twenty top came in right before us, but our kindly waitress made sure to get our orders in before theirs. Apparently the kitchen staff didn't much care. The twenty top got their food first, along with three other tables seated after us. The waitress, to her credit, seemed mortified. The manager, to his credit, comped us half the bill. I was appreciative of that, but it doesn't mean I'll ever go back. I won't.
(1)Andrew S.
Incredible food for breakfast, brunch or lunch!! Some of my favorite parts of this place are: the ranch potatoes, which come as a side or with a dish and the juices, of which are often freshly squeezed. The huevos rancheros and the omlettes are both really good. They both also come with the delicious ranch potatoes. I was a little bit confused that we had to get up to pay, and that the waiter wouldn't take our bill. Overall, there was great food and good service.
(5)Pablo R.
Went to this place with a Friend as we are on a search of new breakfast places. Anyhow, this place had great food and in big quantities. If you are looking for a hearty breakfast than this is the place. I had a traditional breakfast plate and it was yummy. My friend had the Banana nut waffle and was Delicious. It was actually one of the best I have ever tried. It came with all the garnishing that a waffle should come with. Bottom line is that I totally recommend this place to all. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed!
(4)Kevin F.
Been coming to this place for about 10 years and my wife and i have always enjoyed it. They have a great Belgium waffle and Wisconsin scramble.
(4)Callie B.
I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! It's my go-to choice for breakfast. Likes: 1) A variety of coffee to choose from served at a good strength, no water down diner-stuff here, I prefer the dark roast. 2) Good service. I've been here a lot over the years and they retain good waitstaff, seat you in a timely fashion, and have never gotten my specific order wrong. 3) Lots of seating, indoors and outdoors... helps with that fast seating thing I mentioned. To the food: My favorite is the Greek Frittata. Mmmm portabello mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes, basil. Granted I ask for bacon, not ham, no cheese, and extra potatoes instead of toast - but they get it right every time without writing it down. That commands some respect. These breakfast potatoes blow my mind, by the way. Once, when I was a little too hungover, I just ordered potatoes and they cured me of my condition. So, why not 5 stars you may ask? Well, while I have a special place in my heart for The Egg and I, it doesn't reinvent the wheel or anything. But they are consistently good and its a pleasant place to be, any day of the week.
(4)Michael W.
I think these folks get breakfast. What I mean is that I think they understand that breakfast in a restaurant needs to be varied, sweet, savory and simple all at once. You need good coffee, preferably not just one kind; perhaps a seasonal blend. You need good omelets (spinach and mushroom topped with hollandaise). They know you need a little wi-fi and they know you need to be served fairly quickly ( atleast that was my experience.) There's nothing mind blowing here, but I'm ok with that. I liked it especially as an alternative to the Denny's and Village Inn's of the world.
(3)Dave Z.
Good breakfast on a Sunday morn., good service, friendly atmosphere
(4)David F.
Well I got what I paid for on a Saturday morning. So-so eggs, cold toast and potatoes and average coffee. Certainly not my servers fault she just delivered it to me. At least I had a chance to catch up on my morning paper and plan a much better day then it started. I don't know why but I just thought I would get a BREAKFAST that I would rave about and then it showed up at my table and well it was what it was and not much more. I heard people talk about this place and yes I read the reviews and this one I should read a little closer. There's always next weekend to try another place!
(3)Chanh S.
This place seems to average a 3 because it's just that...average. The things is, they have such a good name or marketing or I don't know what but that place was packed and it's a huge place. So I was expecting some great food and service. Our waitress was very nice but she was busy so I won't complain about that. The only thing I will really complain about is that my food was really cold while my wife's was hot. I tried to stomach it but eventually sent it back to get warmed up. The "gourmet" coffee they call it was burnt and tasted awful unless you pout on the sugar and cream, which we both had to do. Don't let this cozy place fool you, The Egg and I is a chain that masquerades as an independent mom and pop place. I didn't know this until I researched it after looking at the food. I definitely looked processed and about the same as I would expect for a Village Inn. However, in the future, I would prefer the Village Inn.
(3)Kendra L.
I think an itemized list will sum up this experience well. People: Fun, goofy server and dining company were definitely a positive aspect. Music: It was a pleasant choice, but a bit too loud for the hours prior to noon. Interior: Sun-shiny, clean. Nothing out of the ordinary for a seemingly well taken care of chain. Food: I got the vegetable eggs benedict and found myself overstuffed due to the perfectly spiced breakfast potatoes in combination with a lovely hollandaise sauce (on the side, of course) to accompany perfectly cooked and presented "yokey" eggs over sauteed veggies and toasted english muffins. An overall decent breakfast experience. Just a step above a greasy spoon. Since I finished my entire plate when I typically don't even get to half, I would say that's a good thing. If I happen to be in the area craving the am variety of food, I wouldn't mind stopping by again.
(3)John D.
Food was fine however one of the staff (we later found out it's the manager) stood at the table next to us and went on (and on, and on, and on...) about how he was an actor in New York. While my girlfriend and I were pleased we were in the company of a man of the arts, we would have preferred him having "acting" like a manger and not bugging customers while they're eating. We're not planning on returning any time soon.
(2)David C.
I've been here a few times and enjoyed it each time. They have a pretty broad menu with a lot of options, though it's all the standard breakfast/brunch fare. They also offer both breakfast and lunch menus whenever they are open, so you can get either. The lunch menu isn't too exciting so I stick with the eggs and breakfast-y items. I've enjoyed the Greek frittata most, though I've had a few other things as well. Service has always been good and even though there is a small wait on weekends, it's generally not a problem. I've never had to wait more than 15 minutes. On weekdays they do take reservations, but not on weekends, so be aware of that. It's a chain, but a good one to have in your neighborhood.
(3)Leonard E.
This is a great breakfast place. They have excellent food and service. You get a lot of food for the money. Everybody at the table said they enjoyed it.
(4)April L.
I was in the mood for something different, and decided to pull into the egg and I. Boy, was happy I did! I got the spinich, bacon, mushroom omlet and split a bis & gravy. Every bite made me more and more happy. Can't wait to b back there!!
(5)J S.
3 Food 3 Service 3 Facility 3 Clientele 3 Value We eat breakfast out quite a bit on weekends. This is a good dependable breakfast place with serviceable food and an OK menu. I've had better for less, but not often and certainly not any where near that area. The service could be faster when it is crowded, but you seldom have to wait for a seat. The servers sometimes tend to schmooze for tips I think, or maybe they need some friends. Pinky's rating guide: Product (Food, Merchandise, Selection) Service (Timely, helpful, appropriate level of friendliness) Facility (Location/hours/access/parking/atmosphere) Clientele management (crowd control, customers, wait for seating) Value overall (Very subjective - double weighted)
(3)Leah A.
I've only been to this location once, but I plan on returning in the near future. I did not dine in; I got a carryout order. The food was very tasty. I had the Wisconsin scramble with potatoes and my husband got the Santa Fe Huevos. Both were delicious. When I picked up the order they had messed up my husband's, but when I informed them they made a new one as quickly as they could. It was packed as it was around noon on a Sunday, and there was no place for me to sit and wait for the new order to cook, but it was all worth it once I had my first bite. I don't think I've ever had a bad experience with the food at The Egg and I.
(4)Megan T.
Locally owned. Great breakfast and service. I even got a free birthday breakfast card in the mail.
(5)Michelle S.
Great backup breakfast spot, we never have to wait, service is always friendly and food comes out quickly. Coffee is hot and served in a carafe on the table which I love. I'd give this place 3.5 stars but that's not an option. I don't love it here-it's just nothing special but I do like that we can walk in on a Saturday or Sunday around 11:00 and get seated right away (unlike most every other place I'd like to go for brunch at that time). I really enjoyed my whole wheat raspberry granola pancakes!
(3)Courtney D.
We went here for my birthday. I had been to another Egg and I in The Woodlands, TX and had been dreaming about the whole wheat pancakes. It's amazing! However, the service ruined the experience (on my birthday) and I won't be returning. We were told that we would get 10% off because it was our first visit. Awesome, right? But then my husband found a bone in his meal. This pretty much ruined his breakfast. Thankfully I was already finished eating. We told our server and she apologized and told us to tell the lady at the front when we paid and they would comp his meal. Well when we went to pay, the woman wouldn't have any of it. No 10%, no comping his meal because of the bone in it. She didn't believe any of it and was extremely rude to my husband and our friends. I can get whole wheat pancakes at a place that doesn't treat me like that. I recommend the Blue Sky Cafe in Lakewood by Colorado Mills instead! If you're coming from the other side of town, it's worth it I promise.
(2)Angela F.
Celebrated my daughter's Birthday Breakfast here last weekend. I had the Spinach and Mushroom Omelet and it was delicious. Pleasant staff and food was quick, restaurant was clean but nothing fancy!
(3)Nathan B.
Stopped in to the Egg & I for a late Sunday breakfast. I have eaten here once before a couple years ago, thought I would try it again. I understand places on Sunday around Denver can be packed. This was not the case. Almost everyone in the restaurant was the 50-80 year old after church crowd. They were adjusting someones bill when I was waiting to be seated. It took about 10 minutes to get seated when there was no one else waiting. Once seated I waited another 13 minutes before even being greeted by member of the waitstaff. By that time that happened, I knew what I wanted. Another 6 minutes later I get my coffee. I am a patient person. Although waiting 29 minutes to get a cup of coffee into my hand, got me a little distraught. Less than 5 minutes later I had my food in front of me. They brought only half my order. The food tasted good, it was also cooked well. A busy restaurant or server I can forgive. This on a day when they are only about 70% full, inexcusable. I will not visit this location again. I understand they are a franchise, so I may visit other locations.
(2)Barbara S.
This is my second visit and the food was much better. The first visit was a greasy Greek omelette. This time I opted for the Cape Cod Spinach salad and it was great. The kitchen forgot I didn't want the golden raisins in it (icko - why are they even an option) but both the waitress and the manager apologized and I lived through the trauma. Hubby had the flapper blueberry pancake special that came with a side of eggs and choice of meat. He loved it and the compote that came along with it. We, as middle-aged folks, felt quite spry and youthful when we had no need to park our walkers like many of the other guests. The decor reminds me of a Victorian bed & breakfast but the food was okay, our waitress was nice, and we live near that "shady" part of Denver. It is a step above the Ihop, Perkins, Village Inn ilk, but I won't be breaking my neck to get in there again.
(2)Maha K.
This is the place to go when you're hung over, stoned or not quite sober in any sense. It's like a high-end IHOP or Village Inn, but with the Perkins old folk crowd. The wait is inevitable and they don't take reservations (stupid me for thinking a place like this would). The servers hurry you a lot, which is annoying since you're probably not sober to begin with and everything seems irritable. Prices can be high for a place wedged into the end of a strip-mall off of a shadier side of Denver. But, for what it's worth, I'd definitely prefer it over Dozens.
(3)Steve M.
The White chicken chili soup is great fantastic. The sandwiches are amazing Not just for breakfast
(5)Misha R.
My man's a big breakfast eater so we go out for breakfast as a weekend ritual. This place is very close to home and they are pretty predictable. My guy likes the traditional things, eggs, pancakes, sausages, biscuits, and the like. They do all of those things very well. Being a vegan and a very healthy eater I find this place cramps my style a little. It's hard to find many good choices. Here's what I do like about The Egg, the stencil artist is fabulous. I talked to her, after calling several places to get her number, and she's quite the pro. Usually I only like the real stuff, but if you're going to be a professional stenciler, be the best at it, I say. The dining room and bathroom are really cute and quaint. It's a nice place to bring the family for Sunday brunch.
(3)Angela A.
Every time we've been here, the eggs are never done, they are runny & gross, and the sausage has an awful flavor. The service is always slow. We will not be returning.
(2)Dave B.
The service is friendly. The decor is stark. The food is average. The dining rooms are crowded with people taking advantage of the 10% senior discount. The prices are a smidge high. No reason to ever return.
(2)Aaron W.
So it's better than a Denny's, but it's also not a fancy brunch spot. I was meeting some friends here so it got the job done, but we did have to split up since it was so crowded. I don't think I would stick around if it was a really long wait - which it looks like it did have - but I think the food did taste pretty decent and there was a lot of variety. It's good in a pinch, but if its a long wait you can find something comparable elsewhere.
(4)Jeff J.
We all know our local Colorado Egg and I. Did you know it is originally a small business turned franchise from Fort Collins? Long story short, Egg and I is our backup breakfast place. We know what we are getting when we go, and it never changes. Very consistent place. My favorite is the Athena Scramble. This place stays extremely busy so off hours might be worth considering.
(4)matthew b.
We went in once...never again. Not only did our server never come back but we got attitude from the manager when we came up without our ticket! The waitress overcharged us And when we told her that wasn't what we ordered she offered us a senior discount?? WTF! Nooo take off what we didn't order moron and I'll gladly never come back!
(1)Caroline B.
I eat at Egg and I every saturday morning and it is always wonderful. The staff is very nice, the food is always good, and the atmosphere is great for a quiet pre-school studying and breakfast. I definitely recommend this Egg and I for an enjoyable, relaxing breakfast.
(5)Emily E.
I come here every couple of months or so. I've sampled several things on the menu over the years, but I've fallen into a rut andalmost always order the same thing now. This place makes THE best corned beef hash I've ever had anywhere--and I've sampled the hash in some pretty fancy places trying to top it. I've never had any problems with the service here, although it can get a little busy, especially on weekends. As with most places that are good, if you don't want to wait or deal with crowds, come early.
(4)Lauren G.
I had seen this restaurant in transit a few times but never gone. Once I moved just a few blocks away, I went for the first time. Now I go there more than once a week! Always a welcoming staff and very nice managers make this the best breakfast place in Denver. The food is incredible almost every time, only once have I had something I wasn't 100% pleased with. I prefer The Egg and I over Snooze, Dozens, The Delectable Egg, and any of the chain breakfast places. I'm hungry!
(5)Chris H.
We've only been four times, but it has always been fantastic. They don't mind that my kid throws food everywhere. The food has always been prepared exactly as it should be and the staff is very friendly.
(5)Joel C.
Great once again!! I ordered the Greek frittata with home fries/potatoes and wheat toast and washed it down with their hazelnut flavored coffee! The service was very welcoming, sat right down and had door within 15 minutes! Great place for breakfast! We'll see you again!
(5)Eric N.
I have had breakfast here at least 10 times. The food has always been good and quick. I have had pancakes and eggs both were solid. The Wisconsin scramble is very good.
(4)Vilma S.
Went with my sister and a friend we had just picked up from the airport for a quick breakfast. We were greeted and seated right away. Got fresh hot coffee and our order came out quick. My sister wanted the huevos rancheros and she said they were very good. Our friend ordered the Santa Fe huevos and they were quite tasty. Whenever I go to a breakfast place, always have to get pancakes. I got the scrambled eggs with bacon and two buttermilk pancakes. Very tasty. The plus is they also offer military discount!! All in all, a very good breakfast at a good price.
(4)Nancy N.
This is probably my favorite breakfast place in Denver. And by probably I mean, totally is. It may not be as creative or calorically intense as Snooze (which, admittedly, is also delicious), but Egg and I has excellent fare without the wait/insanity. I love their waffles. The patriot waffle is a favorite of mine (blueberries, raspberries, and powdered sugar -- and somehow, even in the dead of winter they still use fresh berries, they never taste frozen), and their egg dishes are solid and varied. Service is reliable. Only once when it seemed there was some kind of crisis in the kitchen did we have a noticeable wait. It's home-y, welcoming, and unwaveringly Pro-broncos. A solid weekend staple.
(5)Rick V.
Went here twice while in Denver for Christmas 2013. The service was very good and so was the quality of the food. A little pricey, but OK for the area. Peppermint hot chocolate - 2.69, hot tea - 2.49, Create your own omelette with egg whites 9.98, Large ( first time 11 inch in diameter, second time only 8 inch, same price ) plain pancake with bacon, not much flavor 7.29. Instead of giving you three 7 inch pancakes like most restaurants do they give you one large one. I would rather have a stack. If in the area again, I would go back.
(4)Jodie R.
Meh. Not impressed at all. I got a blueberry pancake that was flat and drab and had frozen blueberries. I also ordered eggs with pepper jack on the side. When I got The eggs I didn't even know what they were. It looked like some type of soup. I sliced into Them only to realize there was about two inches of cheese on top of a layer of undercooked eggs. My husband got biscuits and gravy which looked like cardboard. When he cut Into the biscuit it was about as hard as cardboard too. He said it tasted like it had been microwaved too long. I wish I had thought to snap a picture of this drab flavorless breakfast. It truly was a strange site. We will not be returning. I suppose that's what we get from a breakfast chain.
(2)Karen G.
I can't remember the first time we tried this place out but I know we have been back about 2 or 3 times since then. I always get the breakfast croissant or the strawberries and bananas waffle. The food is ok that's why we came back after the first time however this last time our toast and my potatoes that came with my breakfast croissant were burned!! And I simply ate those that were softer then the burned ones. The serving size I think is a good one I'm always really stuffed and I either finish it all or leave like 2-3 bites on my plate. I also don't like that u get up to pay your bill at the front instead of your server cashing you out. The first time we were here we sat there like dumb asses waiting to get cashed out until we payed attention and saw people getting up and paying at the front. Now we know better but I still think each server should be able to cash their tables out and see and keep their tips with them at all times.
(3)Tres B.
This chain consistently excels. Friendly servers, steady delicious foods. I had a turkey club that was spot on and tasty. Even the restrooms are meticulous and offers extra fancy soap.
(4)Lisa V.
Good, but not as good as I'd hoped. I enjoyed the unique ham and croissant benedict, but the potatoes were rather dry. The location was crowded and things were a bit slow. We'll return one of these days.
(3)Bianca S.
The service is always fast, and I go here every couple weekends. Definitely try the pumpkin candied nut waffles. They are sooooo good. & their seasonal coffee right now tastes like Christmas!
(5)Robin H.
YUM!! Thanks Stephen K for turning me on to this place. It looks small from the outside - however this is deceiving! The menu is a wide assortment of breakfast/brunch dishes. I had the Chicken Cordon Bleu scramble and it was tasty and reasonably priced! The staff is friendly and at the top of their game. I will definitely add this place to my rotation of restaurants that I frequent.
(5)jesse j.
I've been meaning to write a review here for a while. I really enjoy this place as a breakfast/brunch spot. The staff is always wonderful and very inviting. There is almost never an absurd wait like all of the trendy brunch spots downtown. The longest I've ever waited is about 20 minutes but can usually just walk in. The food is also delicious. I usually gets the eggs Benedict but switch it up once in a while and have never been disappointed.
(5)Daniel R.
The Egg and I really impressed me this time. I ate by myself and was well received. From the minute I walked in the door, despite there being a line, I was asked if I could be helped. This is keen observation and lacks at a lot of restaurants. Literally first impression boost. Now, I am seated immediately. My server is a gentle and prompt young guy. He brought me my orange juice and a side water, which I did not ask for. This is another point. And to top it off, he brought me a pitcher of water, so that I may refill the water myself. Stellar. The food, I ordered the Viva la France. I got my eggs overhard with sausage patties. I finished the whole plate. I won't even describe the taste because this review is an appreciation for the restaurant's service. While eating my meal, the server kindly asked if I had been to the restaurant before. I said yes and asked for some recommendations. He was genuinely happy about telling me about the granola pancakes and the strawberry banana waffles. I will try these next time. I was most thankful, however for the server's time in answering my question. Bravo.
(5)Katelyn N.
I went here with my boyfriend's family and it was AWFUL! We didn't even get our food because after waiting for over an hour we were beyond starving and just wanted to go somewhere else. Rude waitress, insanely long wait for our food, and the most disrespectful manager I've ever dealt with. First off our waitress came and took,our drink order and asked if we were ready to order our food, 2 of us said no while the other 2 said yes. The waitress didn't acknowledge that we said no and just started taking an order and when I tried to tell her I'm not ready I need a few more minutes she just gave me a nasty look, said oh and walked off. Then didn't come back,for 15 minutes. And when she did finally come back she wasn't nice or even polite and basically acted like she wanted to be anywhere else. And also we never got coffee refills until I went looking for our waitress and told her we needed refills. Second, we were seated about 5 minutes after a family of 6 and about 10 minutes before a family of 4 and both tables got their food and were almost finished eating and we still hadn't gotten our food. It had been about an hour since we ordered and about an hour and 20 minutes since we sat down. I found this really strange and really irritating as I and my guests were crazy hungry. Our waitress told,us they were short a cook that day so that's why there was a delay but that still made no sense to me. Third, we finally decided to leave after it had been about an hour and 45 minutes since we had been seated and we were so hungry and we still hadn't gotten our food. I asked to speak to the manager and never before have I been treated with such disrespect. She just looked at me with a tight smile and didn't say anything, then when I was done speaking she just said 'are you done?' I was livid. Worst experience at a restaurant I've ever had. Needless to say I won't be back and I definitely will not be recommending any egg and I to anyone in the future. #beyonddisgusted
(1)Diane T.
When I lived in Texas, going out for breakfast wasn't something I did too often because there weren't many decent places to get breakfast near where I lived. Then The Egg and I came to town a few years ago and changed that. Now that I live in Denver, I've found so many interesting places with interesting menus to get breakfast that The Egg wasn't really high on my priority list as a place to go back to. But one morning I was craving the 'Athena Scramble' and had to go. It's amazing at the consistency with this chain. The food was just as yummy as I remembered it! The service was good and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. My server was friendly and efficient and made sure I had everything I needed. I'd say that there's a good chance that I'll be going back!
(4)Geoff G.
For breakfast, The Egg and I is great. It's close to home and I don't have to get on Colorado Blvd, which is what driving through hell must be like. It's not fancy, but it's clean, the service is good. There is alfresco seating, which I have not used. I can onIy comment on the blueberry pancakes and they are delicious. The single pancake is large, served with butter, a blueberry (I forget what they call it) sauce, bacon or sausage and two eggs. I got over easy and the eggs were cooked to perfection. It was a lot of food and I couldn't finish my meal, but I was quite satisfied. The price is reasonable and the staff is friendly. Try it. You may like it.
(5)Al J.
I've been here twice and both times it was excellent. The hazelnut coffee and raisin French toast with cinnamon butter is to die for and the eggs Benedict is great as well. The square peasant potatoes are cooked and seasoned just right. Le Peep is good but the potatoes tend to be undercooked. Dozens on Havana does not compare at all. Egg and I gives you much better quality and more food for less money.
(5)C.C. S.
I love breakfast and this place is as good as it gets. I went here with a friend while we were looking to kill some time on vacation. It makes me want to move to Denver. First, the service was excellent. Our server was Sarah and she knew the menu very well and suggested both dishes that we ended up going with. I had the Green Chile Chicken Hash, a little spicy but not too much. It was filling and the flavors all meshed well together. I had it with a pot of their rainforest bold coffee and the combination was near perfect. My friend had the Apple Cinnamon Granola Pancakes. They were a little sweet for my taste but a good combination with the syrup they serve on the table. With a side of bacon, the salty and sweet went well together. Highly recommend and will 100% be back if I'm in the area.
(5)Ryan Q.
Reliably mediocre. I've been here many times because my dad insists on it. I've tried lots of different menu items, and everything is incredibly BLAND. Not terrible, but not good. Go somewhere else.
(2)Nicole R.
The best ever. I've never been happier to be a regular here. Can't wait to come back again.
(5)K S.
Great prices and portions are very big. Pancakes are the BEST
(4)Crystal S.
Eggs Benedict with crab cakes. DELICIOUS Coffee GREAT Service FRIENDLY AND FAST! Caps Lock ANNOYING AND FUN Seriously though, I came here and my Fiance and I played cards. There was a waiting list because it was super busy, but they were super fast at getting us seated, taken care of, making sure we had coffee, and the server was insanely nice. The food was great, I will most definitely come here again.
(5)Taylor Kelly L.
It is a bit pricey but the food is great! Service is okay, I wish the servers paid more attention to the tables, although understandable due to busy business. The egg and I is one of my favorite breakfast/brunch joints! I recommend this restaurant as well as any other egg and i's.
(4)David C.
Not bad for a chain. No matter where you go on a Sunday morning theres always a wait but we got sat in less than the quoted 20-25mins. Service was fast and friendly and the food was decent. I got the Mexican omelette and friend got the Eggs Benedict, oh and we split a side of Biscuits and gravy. They have Cholula hot sauce if you ask for it and it helped with the otherwise bland potatoes.
(3)Steven C.
This is another new find that I will be visiting often. We have been patron to the Greenwood Village location and finding another one on route to our regular routine was big plus. The parking facing the Leetsdale was all full but plenty of parking south of the building. The walking distance is lot less and lot less hassle than the Greenwood Village location. The food was great, service was excellent.. and I love there dark roast coffee. I had to ask for to go cup to finish enjoying it.
(4)Vicki P.
This is the place The Hubs and I go when we are not motivated enough to figure out a place to go for breakfast. True, it's nothing fancy, and true, it's popular with the blue hair crowd. Nonetheless, we have always enjoyed very good food at a reasonable price. Portions are large enough to fill you up without leaving you stuffed. My go-to dish is the whole wheat raspberry granola pancake with a side of crispy bacon - yum-o! The restaurant is light, bright and clean. They have 2 outdoor seating areas, one a balcony and one a partially covered patio with a soothing fountain. The servers are personable and professional. I wouldn't travel across town to come eat here but luckily I don't have to 'cause it's right in the 'hood.
(4)Chen G.
Dummy waitresses. No one took order. No ice water severed. Pretty disappointed. Dummy waitresses. No one took order. No ice water severed. Pretty disappointed. Dummy waitresses. No one took order. No ice water severed. Pretty disappointed.
(1)Dean G.
Food was decent, server was nice & polite, food came quickly (we were the first there). Nothing over-the-top, however not bad either. Buddy ate off the low-fat menu and he loved his little granola, yogurt parfait shake. I ate a man's meal and it filled me up fine. Only bad thing was the music. It was nice, classical background noise -- but it was cranked at 7AM! Seriously... turn it down. I don't like to shout over Wagner towards my breakfast guest.
(3)Stefanie Z.
This is my favorite place to eat breakfast. The first time I ate at the egg and I was in Vegas and when I arrived back home to Colorado I had to see if they had this restaurant near me which they do! The breakfast was so good my favorite are the eggs Benedict with potatoes. The whole menu looks delicious and I try to get something new every time I go. The service is fast although it does get busy and you do have to wait, it is worth it. The staff is very friendly. I love coming here.
(4)T T.
The food's usually good, and so are the prices. The service is usually good, too. The waits are usually pretty short, even when there is a big crowd. What I don't understand is why this place employs such an inhospitable hostess. (She's a pretty gal with a light birthmark on her face.) Wouldn't it be appropriate for a hostess/cashier to ask, "Was everything OK?" and "Thanks for coming in" when a person comes up to pay? Complete, stone-cold silence at checkout is really rude and sends the message, "We don't give a #$@% about our customers." And mind you, we are regular customers. We tip well. We never complain. You need a better representative than this working at the front, Egg & I.
(3)Erin D.
I can't believe with how many times I've been to Denver we've never stumbled across this til our local friends met us here for breakfast. Our waiter was funny and on the ball with keeping the caffeine in various forms coming. The food comes in pretty good size portions. I had the green chili chicken hash and it was fantastic. The restaurant itself I thought was pretty big, bright and airy. Plenty of parking and a good menu with plenty of items to make you go back n' forth on what you want to eat. In all, great place for meeting a group of people and very good breakfast.
(4)Leah A.
I've only been to this location once, but I plan on returning in the near future. I did not dine in; I got a carryout order. The food was very tasty. I had the Wisconsin scramble with potatoes and my husband got the Santa Fe Huevos. Both were delicious. When I picked up the order they had messed up my husband's, but when I informed them they made a new one as quickly as they could. It was packed as it was around noon on a Sunday, and there was no place for me to sit and wait for the new order to cook, but it was all worth it once I had my first bite. I don't think I've ever had a bad experience with the food at The Egg and I.
(4)Megan T.
Locally owned. Great breakfast and service. I even got a free birthday breakfast card in the mail.
(5)Crys A.
It's hard to ruin breakfast, but this restaurant managed to do just that. I ordered the Wisconsin skillet with crispy bacon and coffee, while my companion ordered the blueberry pancakes with a crispy bacon side. The food itself wasn't terrible, though it certainly wasn't fantastic by any stretch. It was below average. The blueberry pancake (which I tasted) was better than my skillet, which I found to be odd. I ordered my eggs scrambled, and when the dish arrived (which is a whole 'nother Oprah) all the cheese was mixed into the eggs, as opposed to on top of the potatoes. This made the consistency of the eggs very strange and hard to eat. I finished maybe a third of it before throwing in the towel. My "crispy" bacon was thick and just this side of burned. I ate the non-charred parts and left the rest. My companion did the same. If I were rating just on the food, I'd give this place two stars. The reason it gets one star, however, was the service. It literally took fifty minutes for us to get our meals. A twenty top came in right before us, but our kindly waitress made sure to get our orders in before theirs. Apparently the kitchen staff didn't much care. The twenty top got their food first, along with three other tables seated after us. The waitress, to her credit, seemed mortified. The manager, to his credit, comped us half the bill. I was appreciative of that, but it doesn't mean I'll ever go back. I won't.
(1)Andrew S.
Incredible food for breakfast, brunch or lunch!! Some of my favorite parts of this place are: the ranch potatoes, which come as a side or with a dish and the juices, of which are often freshly squeezed. The huevos rancheros and the omlettes are both really good. They both also come with the delicious ranch potatoes. I was a little bit confused that we had to get up to pay, and that the waiter wouldn't take our bill. Overall, there was great food and good service.
(5)David F.
Well I got what I paid for on a Saturday morning. So-so eggs, cold toast and potatoes and average coffee. Certainly not my servers fault she just delivered it to me. At least I had a chance to catch up on my morning paper and plan a much better day then it started. I don't know why but I just thought I would get a BREAKFAST that I would rave about and then it showed up at my table and well it was what it was and not much more. I heard people talk about this place and yes I read the reviews and this one I should read a little closer. There's always next weekend to try another place!
(3)Pablo R.
Went to this place with a Friend as we are on a search of new breakfast places. Anyhow, this place had great food and in big quantities. If you are looking for a hearty breakfast than this is the place. I had a traditional breakfast plate and it was yummy. My friend had the Banana nut waffle and was Delicious. It was actually one of the best I have ever tried. It came with all the garnishing that a waffle should come with. Bottom line is that I totally recommend this place to all. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed!
(4)Kevin F.
Been coming to this place for about 10 years and my wife and i have always enjoyed it. They have a great Belgium waffle and Wisconsin scramble.
(4)Michelle S.
Great backup breakfast spot, we never have to wait, service is always friendly and food comes out quickly. Coffee is hot and served in a carafe on the table which I love. I'd give this place 3.5 stars but that's not an option. I don't love it here-it's just nothing special but I do like that we can walk in on a Saturday or Sunday around 11:00 and get seated right away (unlike most every other place I'd like to go for brunch at that time). I really enjoyed my whole wheat raspberry granola pancakes!
(3)Callie B.
I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! It's my go-to choice for breakfast. Likes: 1) A variety of coffee to choose from served at a good strength, no water down diner-stuff here, I prefer the dark roast. 2) Good service. I've been here a lot over the years and they retain good waitstaff, seat you in a timely fashion, and have never gotten my specific order wrong. 3) Lots of seating, indoors and outdoors... helps with that fast seating thing I mentioned. To the food: My favorite is the Greek Frittata. Mmmm portabello mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes, basil. Granted I ask for bacon, not ham, no cheese, and extra potatoes instead of toast - but they get it right every time without writing it down. That commands some respect. These breakfast potatoes blow my mind, by the way. Once, when I was a little too hungover, I just ordered potatoes and they cured me of my condition. So, why not 5 stars you may ask? Well, while I have a special place in my heart for The Egg and I, it doesn't reinvent the wheel or anything. But they are consistently good and its a pleasant place to be, any day of the week.
(4)Michael W.
I think these folks get breakfast. What I mean is that I think they understand that breakfast in a restaurant needs to be varied, sweet, savory and simple all at once. You need good coffee, preferably not just one kind; perhaps a seasonal blend. You need good omelets (spinach and mushroom topped with hollandaise). They know you need a little wi-fi and they know you need to be served fairly quickly ( atleast that was my experience.) There's nothing mind blowing here, but I'm ok with that. I liked it especially as an alternative to the Denny's and Village Inn's of the world.
(3)Dave Z.
Good breakfast on a Sunday morn., good service, friendly atmosphere
(4)Angela A.
Every time we've been here, the eggs are never done, they are runny & gross, and the sausage has an awful flavor. The service is always slow. We will not be returning.
(2)Kendra L.
I think an itemized list will sum up this experience well. People: Fun, goofy server and dining company were definitely a positive aspect. Music: It was a pleasant choice, but a bit too loud for the hours prior to noon. Interior: Sun-shiny, clean. Nothing out of the ordinary for a seemingly well taken care of chain. Food: I got the vegetable eggs benedict and found myself overstuffed due to the perfectly spiced breakfast potatoes in combination with a lovely hollandaise sauce (on the side, of course) to accompany perfectly cooked and presented "yokey" eggs over sauteed veggies and toasted english muffins. An overall decent breakfast experience. Just a step above a greasy spoon. Since I finished my entire plate when I typically don't even get to half, I would say that's a good thing. If I happen to be in the area craving the am variety of food, I wouldn't mind stopping by again.
(3)John D.
Food was fine however one of the staff (we later found out it's the manager) stood at the table next to us and went on (and on, and on, and on...) about how he was an actor in New York. While my girlfriend and I were pleased we were in the company of a man of the arts, we would have preferred him having "acting" like a manger and not bugging customers while they're eating. We're not planning on returning any time soon.
(2)David C.
I've been here a few times and enjoyed it each time. They have a pretty broad menu with a lot of options, though it's all the standard breakfast/brunch fare. They also offer both breakfast and lunch menus whenever they are open, so you can get either. The lunch menu isn't too exciting so I stick with the eggs and breakfast-y items. I've enjoyed the Greek frittata most, though I've had a few other things as well. Service has always been good and even though there is a small wait on weekends, it's generally not a problem. I've never had to wait more than 15 minutes. On weekdays they do take reservations, but not on weekends, so be aware of that. It's a chain, but a good one to have in your neighborhood.
(3)Leonard E.
This is a great breakfast place. They have excellent food and service. You get a lot of food for the money. Everybody at the table said they enjoyed it.
(4)April L.
I was in the mood for something different, and decided to pull into the egg and I. Boy, was happy I did! I got the spinich, bacon, mushroom omlet and split a bis & gravy. Every bite made me more and more happy. Can't wait to b back there!!
(5)J S.
3 Food 3 Service 3 Facility 3 Clientele 3 Value We eat breakfast out quite a bit on weekends. This is a good dependable breakfast place with serviceable food and an OK menu. I've had better for less, but not often and certainly not any where near that area. The service could be faster when it is crowded, but you seldom have to wait for a seat. The servers sometimes tend to schmooze for tips I think, or maybe they need some friends. Pinky's rating guide: Product (Food, Merchandise, Selection) Service (Timely, helpful, appropriate level of friendliness) Facility (Location/hours/access/parking/atmosphere) Clientele management (crowd control, customers, wait for seating) Value overall (Very subjective - double weighted)
(3)Courtney D.
We went here for my birthday. I had been to another Egg and I in The Woodlands, TX and had been dreaming about the whole wheat pancakes. It's amazing! However, the service ruined the experience (on my birthday) and I won't be returning. We were told that we would get 10% off because it was our first visit. Awesome, right? But then my husband found a bone in his meal. This pretty much ruined his breakfast. Thankfully I was already finished eating. We told our server and she apologized and told us to tell the lady at the front when we paid and they would comp his meal. Well when we went to pay, the woman wouldn't have any of it. No 10%, no comping his meal because of the bone in it. She didn't believe any of it and was extremely rude to my husband and our friends. I can get whole wheat pancakes at a place that doesn't treat me like that. I recommend the Blue Sky Cafe in Lakewood by Colorado Mills instead! If you're coming from the other side of town, it's worth it I promise.
(2)Annie B.
I've eaten at this location a handful of times but since moving to Aurora, we haven't been over to this side of town. This morning my boyfriend and our roommate ventured over to Leetsdale for breakfast. When the hostess tried to seat us next to a family with a newborn baby, I politely asked that we be seated somewhere else (screaming children are like nails on a chalkboard to me) and she was a little huffy about it. A pitcher of hazelnut coffee and water were brought out to us immediately. Our server was quick on the draw with drinks and taking our order. All 3 of us asked for crispy potatoes. The food was great, but the potatoes were far from crispy. Otherwise, we got everything else we asked for. I got a Cambridge Skillet (ranch potatoes, bacon, ham, cheese & holandaise sauce). It was so good! Our server came back to check on us halfway through our meal and just dropped the check and said have a nice day. Implying that she was done waiting on us. A little out of line, but we didn't end up needing anything else anyway so it wasn't a big deal. For the most part, this place is pretty decent. I'm sure we'll be back again someday. For chain breakfast spots, this one is usually pretty darn good!
(3)Nathan B.
Stopped in to the Egg & I for a late Sunday breakfast. I have eaten here once before a couple years ago, thought I would try it again. I understand places on Sunday around Denver can be packed. This was not the case. Almost everyone in the restaurant was the 50-80 year old after church crowd. They were adjusting someones bill when I was waiting to be seated. It took about 10 minutes to get seated when there was no one else waiting. Once seated I waited another 13 minutes before even being greeted by member of the waitstaff. By that time that happened, I knew what I wanted. Another 6 minutes later I get my coffee. I am a patient person. Although waiting 29 minutes to get a cup of coffee into my hand, got me a little distraught. Less than 5 minutes later I had my food in front of me. They brought only half my order. The food tasted good, it was also cooked well. A busy restaurant or server I can forgive. This on a day when they are only about 70% full, inexcusable. I will not visit this location again. I understand they are a franchise, so I may visit other locations.
(2)Barbara S.
This is my second visit and the food was much better. The first visit was a greasy Greek omelette. This time I opted for the Cape Cod Spinach salad and it was great. The kitchen forgot I didn't want the golden raisins in it (icko - why are they even an option) but both the waitress and the manager apologized and I lived through the trauma. Hubby had the flapper blueberry pancake special that came with a side of eggs and choice of meat. He loved it and the compote that came along with it. We, as middle-aged folks, felt quite spry and youthful when we had no need to park our walkers like many of the other guests. The decor reminds me of a Victorian bed & breakfast but the food was okay, our waitress was nice, and we live near that "shady" part of Denver. It is a step above the Ihop, Perkins, Village Inn ilk, but I won't be breaking my neck to get in there again.
(2)Maha K.
This is the place to go when you're hung over, stoned or not quite sober in any sense. It's like a high-end IHOP or Village Inn, but with the Perkins old folk crowd. The wait is inevitable and they don't take reservations (stupid me for thinking a place like this would). The servers hurry you a lot, which is annoying since you're probably not sober to begin with and everything seems irritable. Prices can be high for a place wedged into the end of a strip-mall off of a shadier side of Denver. But, for what it's worth, I'd definitely prefer it over Dozens.
(3)Steve M.
The White chicken chili soup is great fantastic. The sandwiches are amazing Not just for breakfast
(5)Misha R.
My man's a big breakfast eater so we go out for breakfast as a weekend ritual. This place is very close to home and they are pretty predictable. My guy likes the traditional things, eggs, pancakes, sausages, biscuits, and the like. They do all of those things very well. Being a vegan and a very healthy eater I find this place cramps my style a little. It's hard to find many good choices. Here's what I do like about The Egg, the stencil artist is fabulous. I talked to her, after calling several places to get her number, and she's quite the pro. Usually I only like the real stuff, but if you're going to be a professional stenciler, be the best at it, I say. The dining room and bathroom are really cute and quaint. It's a nice place to bring the family for Sunday brunch.
(3)Kathie W.
We've been coming here for breakfast every Sunday for several years. Zane and his staff are very personable and professional. Most importantly, the food is consistent and very good.
(4)Shanah Z.
I've eaten here twice and both times the food was delicious. I ordered the raisin french toast with over medium eggs, bacon and a side of ranch potatoes with sour cream. The food came very quickly and the staff were very pleasant. I will definitely eat here again.
(5)Angela F.
Celebrated my daughter's Birthday Breakfast here last weekend. I had the Spinach and Mushroom Omelet and it was delicious. Pleasant staff and food was quick, restaurant was clean but nothing fancy!
(3)Chanh S.
This place seems to average a 3 because it's just that...average. The things is, they have such a good name or marketing or I don't know what but that place was packed and it's a huge place. So I was expecting some great food and service. Our waitress was very nice but she was busy so I won't complain about that. The only thing I will really complain about is that my food was really cold while my wife's was hot. I tried to stomach it but eventually sent it back to get warmed up. The "gourmet" coffee they call it was burnt and tasted awful unless you pout on the sugar and cream, which we both had to do. Don't let this cozy place fool you, The Egg and I is a chain that masquerades as an independent mom and pop place. I didn't know this until I researched it after looking at the food. I definitely looked processed and about the same as I would expect for a Village Inn. However, in the future, I would prefer the Village Inn.
(3)Kendra L.
I think an itemized list will sum up this experience well. People: Fun, goofy server and dining company were definitely a positive aspect. Music: It was a pleasant choice, but a bit too loud for the hours prior to noon. Interior: Sun-shiny, clean. Nothing out of the ordinary for a seemingly well taken care of chain. Food: I got the vegetable eggs benedict and found myself overstuffed due to the perfectly spiced breakfast potatoes in combination with a lovely hollandaise sauce (on the side, of course) to accompany perfectly cooked and presented "yokey" eggs over sauteed veggies and toasted english muffins. An overall decent breakfast experience. Just a step above a greasy spoon. Since I finished my entire plate when I typically don't even get to half, I would say that's a good thing. If I happen to be in the area craving the am variety of food, I wouldn't mind stopping by again.
(3)John D.
Food was fine however one of the staff (we later found out it's the manager) stood at the table next to us and went on (and on, and on, and on...) about how he was an actor in New York. While my girlfriend and I were pleased we were in the company of a man of the arts, we would have preferred him having "acting" like a manger and not bugging customers while they're eating. We're not planning on returning any time soon.
(2)David C.
I've been here a few times and enjoyed it each time. They have a pretty broad menu with a lot of options, though it's all the standard breakfast/brunch fare. They also offer both breakfast and lunch menus whenever they are open, so you can get either. The lunch menu isn't too exciting so I stick with the eggs and breakfast-y items. I've enjoyed the Greek frittata most, though I've had a few other things as well. Service has always been good and even though there is a small wait on weekends, it's generally not a problem. I've never had to wait more than 15 minutes. On weekdays they do take reservations, but not on weekends, so be aware of that. It's a chain, but a good one to have in your neighborhood.
(3)Leonard E.
This is a great breakfast place. They have excellent food and service. You get a lot of food for the money. Everybody at the table said they enjoyed it.
(4)April L.
I was in the mood for something different, and decided to pull into the egg and I. Boy, was happy I did! I got the spinich, bacon, mushroom omlet and split a bis & gravy. Every bite made me more and more happy. Can't wait to b back there!!
(5)J S.
3 Food 3 Service 3 Facility 3 Clientele 3 Value We eat breakfast out quite a bit on weekends. This is a good dependable breakfast place with serviceable food and an OK menu. I've had better for less, but not often and certainly not any where near that area. The service could be faster when it is crowded, but you seldom have to wait for a seat. The servers sometimes tend to schmooze for tips I think, or maybe they need some friends. Pinky's rating guide: Product (Food, Merchandise, Selection) Service (Timely, helpful, appropriate level of friendliness) Facility (Location/hours/access/parking/atmosphere) Clientele management (crowd control, customers, wait for seating) Value overall (Very subjective - double weighted)
(3)Courtney D.
We went here for my birthday. I had been to another Egg and I in The Woodlands, TX and had been dreaming about the whole wheat pancakes. It's amazing! However, the service ruined the experience (on my birthday) and I won't be returning. We were told that we would get 10% off because it was our first visit. Awesome, right? But then my husband found a bone in his meal. This pretty much ruined his breakfast. Thankfully I was already finished eating. We told our server and she apologized and told us to tell the lady at the front when we paid and they would comp his meal. Well when we went to pay, the woman wouldn't have any of it. No 10%, no comping his meal because of the bone in it. She didn't believe any of it and was extremely rude to my husband and our friends. I can get whole wheat pancakes at a place that doesn't treat me like that. I recommend the Blue Sky Cafe in Lakewood by Colorado Mills instead! If you're coming from the other side of town, it's worth it I promise.
(2)Annie B.
I've eaten at this location a handful of times but since moving to Aurora, we haven't been over to this side of town. This morning my boyfriend and our roommate ventured over to Leetsdale for breakfast. When the hostess tried to seat us next to a family with a newborn baby, I politely asked that we be seated somewhere else (screaming children are like nails on a chalkboard to me) and she was a little huffy about it. A pitcher of hazelnut coffee and water were brought out to us immediately. Our server was quick on the draw with drinks and taking our order. All 3 of us asked for crispy potatoes. The food was great, but the potatoes were far from crispy. Otherwise, we got everything else we asked for. I got a Cambridge Skillet (ranch potatoes, bacon, ham, cheese & holandaise sauce). It was so good! Our server came back to check on us halfway through our meal and just dropped the check and said have a nice day. Implying that she was done waiting on us. A little out of line, but we didn't end up needing anything else anyway so it wasn't a big deal. For the most part, this place is pretty decent. I'm sure we'll be back again someday. For chain breakfast spots, this one is usually pretty darn good!
(3)Nathan B.
Stopped in to the Egg & I for a late Sunday breakfast. I have eaten here once before a couple years ago, thought I would try it again. I understand places on Sunday around Denver can be packed. This was not the case. Almost everyone in the restaurant was the 50-80 year old after church crowd. They were adjusting someones bill when I was waiting to be seated. It took about 10 minutes to get seated when there was no one else waiting. Once seated I waited another 13 minutes before even being greeted by member of the waitstaff. By that time that happened, I knew what I wanted. Another 6 minutes later I get my coffee. I am a patient person. Although waiting 29 minutes to get a cup of coffee into my hand, got me a little distraught. Less than 5 minutes later I had my food in front of me. They brought only half my order. The food tasted good, it was also cooked well. A busy restaurant or server I can forgive. This on a day when they are only about 70% full, inexcusable. I will not visit this location again. I understand they are a franchise, so I may visit other locations.
(2)Barbara S.
This is my second visit and the food was much better. The first visit was a greasy Greek omelette. This time I opted for the Cape Cod Spinach salad and it was great. The kitchen forgot I didn't want the golden raisins in it (icko - why are they even an option) but both the waitress and the manager apologized and I lived through the trauma. Hubby had the flapper blueberry pancake special that came with a side of eggs and choice of meat. He loved it and the compote that came along with it. We, as middle-aged folks, felt quite spry and youthful when we had no need to park our walkers like many of the other guests. The decor reminds me of a Victorian bed & breakfast but the food was okay, our waitress was nice, and we live near that "shady" part of Denver. It is a step above the Ihop, Perkins, Village Inn ilk, but I won't be breaking my neck to get in there again.
(2)Maha K.
This is the place to go when you're hung over, stoned or not quite sober in any sense. It's like a high-end IHOP or Village Inn, but with the Perkins old folk crowd. The wait is inevitable and they don't take reservations (stupid me for thinking a place like this would). The servers hurry you a lot, which is annoying since you're probably not sober to begin with and everything seems irritable. Prices can be high for a place wedged into the end of a strip-mall off of a shadier side of Denver. But, for what it's worth, I'd definitely prefer it over Dozens.
(3)Steve M.
The White chicken chili soup is great fantastic. The sandwiches are amazing Not just for breakfast
(5)Misha R.
My man's a big breakfast eater so we go out for breakfast as a weekend ritual. This place is very close to home and they are pretty predictable. My guy likes the traditional things, eggs, pancakes, sausages, biscuits, and the like. They do all of those things very well. Being a vegan and a very healthy eater I find this place cramps my style a little. It's hard to find many good choices. Here's what I do like about The Egg, the stencil artist is fabulous. I talked to her, after calling several places to get her number, and she's quite the pro. Usually I only like the real stuff, but if you're going to be a professional stenciler, be the best at it, I say. The dining room and bathroom are really cute and quaint. It's a nice place to bring the family for Sunday brunch.
(3)Kathie W.
We've been coming here for breakfast every Sunday for several years. Zane and his staff are very personable and professional. Most importantly, the food is consistent and very good.
(4)Shanah Z.
I've eaten here twice and both times the food was delicious. I ordered the raisin french toast with over medium eggs, bacon and a side of ranch potatoes with sour cream. The food came very quickly and the staff were very pleasant. I will definitely eat here again.
(5)Angela F.
Celebrated my daughter's Birthday Breakfast here last weekend. I had the Spinach and Mushroom Omelet and it was delicious. Pleasant staff and food was quick, restaurant was clean but nothing fancy!
(3)Angela A.
Every time we've been here, the eggs are never done, they are runny & gross, and the sausage has an awful flavor. The service is always slow. We will not be returning.
(2)Dave B.
The service is friendly. The decor is stark. The food is average. The dining rooms are crowded with people taking advantage of the 10% senior discount. The prices are a smidge high. No reason to ever return.
(2)Aaron W.
So it's better than a Denny's, but it's also not a fancy brunch spot. I was meeting some friends here so it got the job done, but we did have to split up since it was so crowded. I don't think I would stick around if it was a really long wait - which it looks like it did have - but I think the food did taste pretty decent and there was a lot of variety. It's good in a pinch, but if its a long wait you can find something comparable elsewhere.
(4)Jeff J.
We all know our local Colorado Egg and I. Did you know it is originally a small business turned franchise from Fort Collins? Long story short, Egg and I is our backup breakfast place. We know what we are getting when we go, and it never changes. Very consistent place. My favorite is the Athena Scramble. This place stays extremely busy so off hours might be worth considering.
(4)matthew b.
We went in once...never again. Not only did our server never come back but we got attitude from the manager when we came up without our ticket! The waitress overcharged us And when we told her that wasn't what we ordered she offered us a senior discount?? WTF! Nooo take off what we didn't order moron and I'll gladly never come back!
(1)Caroline B.
I eat at Egg and I every saturday morning and it is always wonderful. The staff is very nice, the food is always good, and the atmosphere is great for a quiet pre-school studying and breakfast. I definitely recommend this Egg and I for an enjoyable, relaxing breakfast.
(5)Emily E.
I come here every couple of months or so. I've sampled several things on the menu over the years, but I've fallen into a rut andalmost always order the same thing now. This place makes THE best corned beef hash I've ever had anywhere--and I've sampled the hash in some pretty fancy places trying to top it. I've never had any problems with the service here, although it can get a little busy, especially on weekends. As with most places that are good, if you don't want to wait or deal with crowds, come early.
(4)Lauren G.
I had seen this restaurant in transit a few times but never gone. Once I moved just a few blocks away, I went for the first time. Now I go there more than once a week! Always a welcoming staff and very nice managers make this the best breakfast place in Denver. The food is incredible almost every time, only once have I had something I wasn't 100% pleased with. I prefer The Egg and I over Snooze, Dozens, The Delectable Egg, and any of the chain breakfast places. I'm hungry!
(5)Chris H.
We've only been four times, but it has always been fantastic. They don't mind that my kid throws food everywhere. The food has always been prepared exactly as it should be and the staff is very friendly.
(5)Lauren G.
I had seen this restaurant in transit a few times but never gone. Once I moved just a few blocks away, I went for the first time. Now I go there more than once a week! Always a welcoming staff and very nice managers make this the best breakfast place in Denver. The food is incredible almost every time, only once have I had something I wasn't 100% pleased with. I prefer The Egg and I over Snooze, Dozens, The Delectable Egg, and any of the chain breakfast places. I'm hungry!
(5)Chris H.
We've only been four times, but it has always been fantastic. They don't mind that my kid throws food everywhere. The food has always been prepared exactly as it should be and the staff is very friendly.
(5)Al J.
I've been here twice and both times it was excellent. The hazelnut coffee and raisin French toast with cinnamon butter is to die for and the eggs Benedict is great as well. The square peasant potatoes are cooked and seasoned just right. Le Peep is good but the potatoes tend to be undercooked. Dozens on Havana does not compare at all. Egg and I gives you much better quality and more food for less money.
(5)jesse j.
I've been meaning to write a review here for a while. I really enjoy this place as a breakfast/brunch spot. The staff is always wonderful and very inviting. There is almost never an absurd wait like all of the trendy brunch spots downtown. The longest I've ever waited is about 20 minutes but can usually just walk in. The food is also delicious. I usually gets the eggs Benedict but switch it up once in a while and have never been disappointed.
(5)Geoff G.
For breakfast, The Egg and I is great. It's close to home and I don't have to get on Colorado Blvd, which is what driving through hell must be like. It's not fancy, but it's clean, the service is good. There is alfresco seating, which I have not used. I can onIy comment on the blueberry pancakes and they are delicious. The single pancake is large, served with butter, a blueberry (I forget what they call it) sauce, bacon or sausage and two eggs. I got over easy and the eggs were cooked to perfection. It was a lot of food and I couldn't finish my meal, but I was quite satisfied. The price is reasonable and the staff is friendly. Try it. You may like it.
(5)Daniel R.
The Egg and I really impressed me this time. I ate by myself and was well received. From the minute I walked in the door, despite there being a line, I was asked if I could be helped. This is keen observation and lacks at a lot of restaurants. Literally first impression boost. Now, I am seated immediately. My server is a gentle and prompt young guy. He brought me my orange juice and a side water, which I did not ask for. This is another point. And to top it off, he brought me a pitcher of water, so that I may refill the water myself. Stellar. The food, I ordered the Viva la France. I got my eggs overhard with sausage patties. I finished the whole plate. I won't even describe the taste because this review is an appreciation for the restaurant's service. While eating my meal, the server kindly asked if I had been to the restaurant before. I said yes and asked for some recommendations. He was genuinely happy about telling me about the granola pancakes and the strawberry banana waffles. I will try these next time. I was most thankful, however for the server's time in answering my question. Bravo.
(5)Ryan Q.
Reliably mediocre. I've been here many times because my dad insists on it. I've tried lots of different menu items, and everything is incredibly BLAND. Not terrible, but not good. Go somewhere else.
(2)Nicole R.
The best ever. I've never been happier to be a regular here. Can't wait to come back again.
(5)Joel C.
Great once again!! I ordered the Greek frittata with home fries/potatoes and wheat toast and washed it down with their hazelnut flavored coffee! The service was very welcoming, sat right down and had door within 15 minutes! Great place for breakfast! We'll see you again!
(5)Eric N.
I have had breakfast here at least 10 times. The food has always been good and quick. I have had pancakes and eggs both were solid. The Wisconsin scramble is very good.
(4)Katelyn N.
I went here with my boyfriend's family and it was AWFUL! We didn't even get our food because after waiting for over an hour we were beyond starving and just wanted to go somewhere else. Rude waitress, insanely long wait for our food, and the most disrespectful manager I've ever dealt with. First off our waitress came and took,our drink order and asked if we were ready to order our food, 2 of us said no while the other 2 said yes. The waitress didn't acknowledge that we said no and just started taking an order and when I tried to tell her I'm not ready I need a few more minutes she just gave me a nasty look, said oh and walked off. Then didn't come back,for 15 minutes. And when she did finally come back she wasn't nice or even polite and basically acted like she wanted to be anywhere else. And also we never got coffee refills until I went looking for our waitress and told her we needed refills. Second, we were seated about 5 minutes after a family of 6 and about 10 minutes before a family of 4 and both tables got their food and were almost finished eating and we still hadn't gotten our food. It had been about an hour since we ordered and about an hour and 20 minutes since we sat down. I found this really strange and really irritating as I and my guests were crazy hungry. Our waitress told,us they were short a cook that day so that's why there was a delay but that still made no sense to me. Third, we finally decided to leave after it had been about an hour and 45 minutes since we had been seated and we were so hungry and we still hadn't gotten our food. I asked to speak to the manager and never before have I been treated with such disrespect. She just looked at me with a tight smile and didn't say anything, then when I was done speaking she just said 'are you done?' I was livid. Worst experience at a restaurant I've ever had. Needless to say I won't be back and I definitely will not be recommending any egg and I to anyone in the future. #beyonddisgusted
(1)Vilma S.
Went with my sister and a friend we had just picked up from the airport for a quick breakfast. We were greeted and seated right away. Got fresh hot coffee and our order came out quick. My sister wanted the huevos rancheros and she said they were very good. Our friend ordered the Santa Fe huevos and they were quite tasty. Whenever I go to a breakfast place, always have to get pancakes. I got the scrambled eggs with bacon and two buttermilk pancakes. Very tasty. The plus is they also offer military discount!! All in all, a very good breakfast at a good price.
(4)Nancy N.
This is probably my favorite breakfast place in Denver. And by probably I mean, totally is. It may not be as creative or calorically intense as Snooze (which, admittedly, is also delicious), but Egg and I has excellent fare without the wait/insanity. I love their waffles. The patriot waffle is a favorite of mine (blueberries, raspberries, and powdered sugar -- and somehow, even in the dead of winter they still use fresh berries, they never taste frozen), and their egg dishes are solid and varied. Service is reliable. Only once when it seemed there was some kind of crisis in the kitchen did we have a noticeable wait. It's home-y, welcoming, and unwaveringly Pro-broncos. A solid weekend staple.
(5)Crystal S.
Eggs Benedict with crab cakes. DELICIOUS Coffee GREAT Service FRIENDLY AND FAST! Caps Lock ANNOYING AND FUN Seriously though, I came here and my Fiance and I played cards. There was a waiting list because it was super busy, but they were super fast at getting us seated, taken care of, making sure we had coffee, and the server was insanely nice. The food was great, I will most definitely come here again.
(5)K S.
Great prices and portions are very big. Pancakes are the BEST
(4)Taylor Kelly L.
It is a bit pricey but the food is great! Service is okay, I wish the servers paid more attention to the tables, although understandable due to busy business. The egg and I is one of my favorite breakfast/brunch joints! I recommend this restaurant as well as any other egg and i's.
(4)David C.
Not bad for a chain. No matter where you go on a Sunday morning theres always a wait but we got sat in less than the quoted 20-25mins. Service was fast and friendly and the food was decent. I got the Mexican omelette and friend got the Eggs Benedict, oh and we split a side of Biscuits and gravy. They have Cholula hot sauce if you ask for it and it helped with the otherwise bland potatoes.
(3)C.C. S.
I love breakfast and this place is as good as it gets. I went here with a friend while we were looking to kill some time on vacation. It makes me want to move to Denver. First, the service was excellent. Our server was Sarah and she knew the menu very well and suggested both dishes that we ended up going with. I had the Green Chile Chicken Hash, a little spicy but not too much. It was filling and the flavors all meshed well together. I had it with a pot of their rainforest bold coffee and the combination was near perfect. My friend had the Apple Cinnamon Granola Pancakes. They were a little sweet for my taste but a good combination with the syrup they serve on the table. With a side of bacon, the salty and sweet went well together. Highly recommend and will 100% be back if I'm in the area.
(5)Rick V.
Went here twice while in Denver for Christmas 2013. The service was very good and so was the quality of the food. A little pricey, but OK for the area. Peppermint hot chocolate - 2.69, hot tea - 2.49, Create your own omelette with egg whites 9.98, Large ( first time 11 inch in diameter, second time only 8 inch, same price ) plain pancake with bacon, not much flavor 7.29. Instead of giving you three 7 inch pancakes like most restaurants do they give you one large one. I would rather have a stack. If in the area again, I would go back.
(4)Jodie R.
Meh. Not impressed at all. I got a blueberry pancake that was flat and drab and had frozen blueberries. I also ordered eggs with pepper jack on the side. When I got The eggs I didn't even know what they were. It looked like some type of soup. I sliced into Them only to realize there was about two inches of cheese on top of a layer of undercooked eggs. My husband got biscuits and gravy which looked like cardboard. When he cut Into the biscuit it was about as hard as cardboard too. He said it tasted like it had been microwaved too long. I wish I had thought to snap a picture of this drab flavorless breakfast. It truly was a strange site. We will not be returning. I suppose that's what we get from a breakfast chain.
(2)Karen G.
I can't remember the first time we tried this place out but I know we have been back about 2 or 3 times since then. I always get the breakfast croissant or the strawberries and bananas waffle. The food is ok that's why we came back after the first time however this last time our toast and my potatoes that came with my breakfast croissant were burned!! And I simply ate those that were softer then the burned ones. The serving size I think is a good one I'm always really stuffed and I either finish it all or leave like 2-3 bites on my plate. I also don't like that u get up to pay your bill at the front instead of your server cashing you out. The first time we were here we sat there like dumb asses waiting to get cashed out until we payed attention and saw people getting up and paying at the front. Now we know better but I still think each server should be able to cash their tables out and see and keep their tips with them at all times.
(3)Tres B.
This chain consistently excels. Friendly servers, steady delicious foods. I had a turkey club that was spot on and tasty. Even the restrooms are meticulous and offers extra fancy soap.
(4)Lisa V.
Good, but not as good as I'd hoped. I enjoyed the unique ham and croissant benedict, but the potatoes were rather dry. The location was crowded and things were a bit slow. We'll return one of these days.
(3)Bianca S.
The service is always fast, and I go here every couple weekends. Definitely try the pumpkin candied nut waffles. They are sooooo good. & their seasonal coffee right now tastes like Christmas!
(5)Robin H.
YUM!! Thanks Stephen K for turning me on to this place. It looks small from the outside - however this is deceiving! The menu is a wide assortment of breakfast/brunch dishes. I had the Chicken Cordon Bleu scramble and it was tasty and reasonably priced! The staff is friendly and at the top of their game. I will definitely add this place to my rotation of restaurants that I frequent.
(5)Steven C.
This is another new find that I will be visiting often. We have been patron to the Greenwood Village location and finding another one on route to our regular routine was big plus. The parking facing the Leetsdale was all full but plenty of parking south of the building. The walking distance is lot less and lot less hassle than the Greenwood Village location. The food was great, service was excellent.. and I love there dark roast coffee. I had to ask for to go cup to finish enjoying it.
(4)Vicki P.
This is the place The Hubs and I go when we are not motivated enough to figure out a place to go for breakfast. True, it's nothing fancy, and true, it's popular with the blue hair crowd. Nonetheless, we have always enjoyed very good food at a reasonable price. Portions are large enough to fill you up without leaving you stuffed. My go-to dish is the whole wheat raspberry granola pancake with a side of crispy bacon - yum-o! The restaurant is light, bright and clean. They have 2 outdoor seating areas, one a balcony and one a partially covered patio with a soothing fountain. The servers are personable and professional. I wouldn't travel across town to come eat here but luckily I don't have to 'cause it's right in the 'hood.
(4)Chen G.
Dummy waitresses. No one took order. No ice water severed. Pretty disappointed. Dummy waitresses. No one took order. No ice water severed. Pretty disappointed. Dummy waitresses. No one took order. No ice water severed. Pretty disappointed.
(1)Dean G.
Food was decent, server was nice & polite, food came quickly (we were the first there). Nothing over-the-top, however not bad either. Buddy ate off the low-fat menu and he loved his little granola, yogurt parfait shake. I ate a man's meal and it filled me up fine. Only bad thing was the music. It was nice, classical background noise -- but it was cranked at 7AM! Seriously... turn it down. I don't like to shout over Wagner towards my breakfast guest.
(3)Stefanie Z.
This is my favorite place to eat breakfast. The first time I ate at the egg and I was in Vegas and when I arrived back home to Colorado I had to see if they had this restaurant near me which they do! The breakfast was so good my favorite are the eggs Benedict with potatoes. The whole menu looks delicious and I try to get something new every time I go. The service is fast although it does get busy and you do have to wait, it is worth it. The staff is very friendly. I love coming here.
(4)Erin D.
I can't believe with how many times I've been to Denver we've never stumbled across this til our local friends met us here for breakfast. Our waiter was funny and on the ball with keeping the caffeine in various forms coming. The food comes in pretty good size portions. I had the green chili chicken hash and it was fantastic. The restaurant itself I thought was pretty big, bright and airy. Plenty of parking and a good menu with plenty of items to make you go back n' forth on what you want to eat. In all, great place for meeting a group of people and very good breakfast.
(4)T T.
The food's usually good, and so are the prices. The service is usually good, too. The waits are usually pretty short, even when there is a big crowd. What I don't understand is why this place employs such an inhospitable hostess. (She's a pretty gal with a light birthmark on her face.) Wouldn't it be appropriate for a hostess/cashier to ask, "Was everything OK?" and "Thanks for coming in" when a person comes up to pay? Complete, stone-cold silence at checkout is really rude and sends the message, "We don't give a #$@% about our customers." And mind you, we are regular customers. We tip well. We never complain. You need a better representative than this working at the front, Egg & I.
(3)Crys A.
It's hard to ruin breakfast, but this restaurant managed to do just that. I ordered the Wisconsin skillet with crispy bacon and coffee, while my companion ordered the blueberry pancakes with a crispy bacon side. The food itself wasn't terrible, though it certainly wasn't fantastic by any stretch. It was below average. The blueberry pancake (which I tasted) was better than my skillet, which I found to be odd. I ordered my eggs scrambled, and when the dish arrived (which is a whole 'nother Oprah) all the cheese was mixed into the eggs, as opposed to on top of the potatoes. This made the consistency of the eggs very strange and hard to eat. I finished maybe a third of it before throwing in the towel. My "crispy" bacon was thick and just this side of burned. I ate the non-charred parts and left the rest. My companion did the same. If I were rating just on the food, I'd give this place two stars. The reason it gets one star, however, was the service. It literally took fifty minutes for us to get our meals. A twenty top came in right before us, but our kindly waitress made sure to get our orders in before theirs. Apparently the kitchen staff didn't much care. The twenty top got their food first, along with three other tables seated after us. The waitress, to her credit, seemed mortified. The manager, to his credit, comped us half the bill. I was appreciative of that, but it doesn't mean I'll ever go back. I won't.
(1)Andrew S.
Incredible food for breakfast, brunch or lunch!! Some of my favorite parts of this place are: the ranch potatoes, which come as a side or with a dish and the juices, of which are often freshly squeezed. The huevos rancheros and the omlettes are both really good. They both also come with the delicious ranch potatoes. I was a little bit confused that we had to get up to pay, and that the waiter wouldn't take our bill. Overall, there was great food and good service.
(5)Pablo R.
Went to this place with a Friend as we are on a search of new breakfast places. Anyhow, this place had great food and in big quantities. If you are looking for a hearty breakfast than this is the place. I had a traditional breakfast plate and it was yummy. My friend had the Banana nut waffle and was Delicious. It was actually one of the best I have ever tried. It came with all the garnishing that a waffle should come with. Bottom line is that I totally recommend this place to all. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed!
(4)Kevin F.
Been coming to this place for about 10 years and my wife and i have always enjoyed it. They have a great Belgium waffle and Wisconsin scramble.
(4)Callie B.
I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! It's my go-to choice for breakfast. Likes: 1) A variety of coffee to choose from served at a good strength, no water down diner-stuff here, I prefer the dark roast. 2) Good service. I've been here a lot over the years and they retain good waitstaff, seat you in a timely fashion, and have never gotten my specific order wrong. 3) Lots of seating, indoors and outdoors... helps with that fast seating thing I mentioned. To the food: My favorite is the Greek Frittata. Mmmm portabello mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes, basil. Granted I ask for bacon, not ham, no cheese, and extra potatoes instead of toast - but they get it right every time without writing it down. That commands some respect. These breakfast potatoes blow my mind, by the way. Once, when I was a little too hungover, I just ordered potatoes and they cured me of my condition. So, why not 5 stars you may ask? Well, while I have a special place in my heart for The Egg and I, it doesn't reinvent the wheel or anything. But they are consistently good and its a pleasant place to be, any day of the week.
(4)Michael W.
I think these folks get breakfast. What I mean is that I think they understand that breakfast in a restaurant needs to be varied, sweet, savory and simple all at once. You need good coffee, preferably not just one kind; perhaps a seasonal blend. You need good omelets (spinach and mushroom topped with hollandaise). They know you need a little wi-fi and they know you need to be served fairly quickly ( atleast that was my experience.) There's nothing mind blowing here, but I'm ok with that. I liked it especially as an alternative to the Denny's and Village Inn's of the world.
(3)Dave Z.
Good breakfast on a Sunday morn., good service, friendly atmosphere
(4)David F.
Well I got what I paid for on a Saturday morning. So-so eggs, cold toast and potatoes and average coffee. Certainly not my servers fault she just delivered it to me. At least I had a chance to catch up on my morning paper and plan a much better day then it started. I don't know why but I just thought I would get a BREAKFAST that I would rave about and then it showed up at my table and well it was what it was and not much more. I heard people talk about this place and yes I read the reviews and this one I should read a little closer. There's always next weekend to try another place!
(3)Chanh S.
This place seems to average a 3 because it's just that...average. The things is, they have such a good name or marketing or I don't know what but that place was packed and it's a huge place. So I was expecting some great food and service. Our waitress was very nice but she was busy so I won't complain about that. The only thing I will really complain about is that my food was really cold while my wife's was hot. I tried to stomach it but eventually sent it back to get warmed up. The "gourmet" coffee they call it was burnt and tasted awful unless you pout on the sugar and cream, which we both had to do. Don't let this cozy place fool you, The Egg and I is a chain that masquerades as an independent mom and pop place. I didn't know this until I researched it after looking at the food. I definitely looked processed and about the same as I would expect for a Village Inn. However, in the future, I would prefer the Village Inn.
(3)Diane T.
When I lived in Texas, going out for breakfast wasn't something I did too often because there weren't many decent places to get breakfast near where I lived. Then The Egg and I came to town a few years ago and changed that. Now that I live in Denver, I've found so many interesting places with interesting menus to get breakfast that The Egg wasn't really high on my priority list as a place to go back to. But one morning I was craving the 'Athena Scramble' and had to go. It's amazing at the consistency with this chain. The food was just as yummy as I remembered it! The service was good and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. My server was friendly and efficient and made sure I had everything I needed. I'd say that there's a good chance that I'll be going back!
(4)Nicole R.
The best ever. I've never been happier to be a regular here. Can't wait to come back again.
(5)Joel C.
Great once again!! I ordered the Greek frittata with home fries/potatoes and wheat toast and washed it down with their hazelnut flavored coffee! The service was very welcoming, sat right down and had door within 15 minutes! Great place for breakfast! We'll see you again!
(5)Annie B.
I've eaten at this location a handful of times but since moving to Aurora, we haven't been over to this side of town. This morning my boyfriend and our roommate ventured over to Leetsdale for breakfast. When the hostess tried to seat us next to a family with a newborn baby, I politely asked that we be seated somewhere else (screaming children are like nails on a chalkboard to me) and she was a little huffy about it. A pitcher of hazelnut coffee and water were brought out to us immediately. Our server was quick on the draw with drinks and taking our order. All 3 of us asked for crispy potatoes. The food was great, but the potatoes were far from crispy. Otherwise, we got everything else we asked for. I got a Cambridge Skillet (ranch potatoes, bacon, ham, cheese & holandaise sauce). It was so good! Our server came back to check on us halfway through our meal and just dropped the check and said have a nice day. Implying that she was done waiting on us. A little out of line, but we didn't end up needing anything else anyway so it wasn't a big deal. For the most part, this place is pretty decent. I'm sure we'll be back again someday. For chain breakfast spots, this one is usually pretty darn good!
(3)Kathie W.
We've been coming here for breakfast every Sunday for several years. Zane and his staff are very personable and professional. Most importantly, the food is consistent and very good.
(4)Shanah Z.
I've eaten here twice and both times the food was delicious. I ordered the raisin french toast with over medium eggs, bacon and a side of ranch potatoes with sour cream. The food came very quickly and the staff were very pleasant. I will definitely eat here again.
(5)C.C. S.
I love breakfast and this place is as good as it gets. I went here with a friend while we were looking to kill some time on vacation. It makes me want to move to Denver. First, the service was excellent. Our server was Sarah and she knew the menu very well and suggested both dishes that we ended up going with. I had the Green Chile Chicken Hash, a little spicy but not too much. It was filling and the flavors all meshed well together. I had it with a pot of their rainforest bold coffee and the combination was near perfect. My friend had the Apple Cinnamon Granola Pancakes. They were a little sweet for my taste but a good combination with the syrup they serve on the table. With a side of bacon, the salty and sweet went well together. Highly recommend and will 100% be back if I'm in the area.
(5)Rick V.
Went here twice while in Denver for Christmas 2013. The service was very good and so was the quality of the food. A little pricey, but OK for the area. Peppermint hot chocolate - 2.69, hot tea - 2.49, Create your own omelette with egg whites 9.98, Large ( first time 11 inch in diameter, second time only 8 inch, same price ) plain pancake with bacon, not much flavor 7.29. Instead of giving you three 7 inch pancakes like most restaurants do they give you one large one. I would rather have a stack. If in the area again, I would go back.
(4)Jodie R.
Meh. Not impressed at all. I got a blueberry pancake that was flat and drab and had frozen blueberries. I also ordered eggs with pepper jack on the side. When I got The eggs I didn't even know what they were. It looked like some type of soup. I sliced into Them only to realize there was about two inches of cheese on top of a layer of undercooked eggs. My husband got biscuits and gravy which looked like cardboard. When he cut Into the biscuit it was about as hard as cardboard too. He said it tasted like it had been microwaved too long. I wish I had thought to snap a picture of this drab flavorless breakfast. It truly was a strange site. We will not be returning. I suppose that's what we get from a breakfast chain.
(2)Karen G.
I can't remember the first time we tried this place out but I know we have been back about 2 or 3 times since then. I always get the breakfast croissant or the strawberries and bananas waffle. The food is ok that's why we came back after the first time however this last time our toast and my potatoes that came with my breakfast croissant were burned!! And I simply ate those that were softer then the burned ones. The serving size I think is a good one I'm always really stuffed and I either finish it all or leave like 2-3 bites on my plate. I also don't like that u get up to pay your bill at the front instead of your server cashing you out. The first time we were here we sat there like dumb asses waiting to get cashed out until we payed attention and saw people getting up and paying at the front. Now we know better but I still think each server should be able to cash their tables out and see and keep their tips with them at all times.
(3)Tres B.
This chain consistently excels. Friendly servers, steady delicious foods. I had a turkey club that was spot on and tasty. Even the restrooms are meticulous and offers extra fancy soap.
(4)Lisa V.
Good, but not as good as I'd hoped. I enjoyed the unique ham and croissant benedict, but the potatoes were rather dry. The location was crowded and things were a bit slow. We'll return one of these days.
(3)Bianca S.
The service is always fast, and I go here every couple weekends. Definitely try the pumpkin candied nut waffles. They are sooooo good. & their seasonal coffee right now tastes like Christmas!
(5)Robin H.
YUM!! Thanks Stephen K for turning me on to this place. It looks small from the outside - however this is deceiving! The menu is a wide assortment of breakfast/brunch dishes. I had the Chicken Cordon Bleu scramble and it was tasty and reasonably priced! The staff is friendly and at the top of their game. I will definitely add this place to my rotation of restaurants that I frequent.
(5)Steven C.
This is another new find that I will be visiting often. We have been patron to the Greenwood Village location and finding another one on route to our regular routine was big plus. The parking facing the Leetsdale was all full but plenty of parking south of the building. The walking distance is lot less and lot less hassle than the Greenwood Village location. The food was great, service was excellent.. and I love there dark roast coffee. I had to ask for to go cup to finish enjoying it.
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