Sassafras American Eatery
Denver
(574)
Denver
(574)
574 customer reviews
Jade Jauquet
Wonderful little restaurant on the west side of highlands. The remodel of an old Victorian(?) House is very nice. They have a good size waiting room off the side of the bar which is great cause they'll go on a wait each weekend and don't take reservations. The list of mimosas menu is fun and modern, with both traditional and funky/experimental options. Everything my group got was great. I personally got the Smoked Mushroom Mac with bacon and it was delicious. Yet I do feel the portion size seem smaller than expected for $15 as I left still hungry. More...
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Nathan Beste
Words cannot explain the gratitude I have for this business: The best breakfast in Colorado!!! I always feel spoiled!!
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Patricia Traylor-Craighead
AMAZING SOUTHERN FOOD AND FRIENDLY EXCELLENT SERVICE!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
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Matt Zyss
This place was amazing. Really sad that I didn't discover until the week I left Colorado. If you are debating going here, stop. Just go.
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Lexi Harrison
Delicious and so cute. Would've been 5 stars but something alarming was found in our friends food. They apologized but didn't do anything to the bill (maybe at least buy his OJ?!)
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Erin Lea-Dougherty
Good food, cute layout
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Patrick Laurienti
Ahhhhamazing! I love this place. Great southern/Cajun food. Brought me back to NOLO. You will be glad you tried it
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Erik Folkerts
Something different for a city with a lot of the same. Great atmosphere.
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Sebastian Coronado
Like the food and drinks
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Heather R
This place is hands down one of the best breakfast spots around. Drinks - they have good quality coffee drinks AND the classic brunch favorites. The variety of mimosas and bloody mary’s pretty much ensures you will find something you like. The food is great as well. I highly recommend the jalapeño goat cheese grits and the meal with fried egg and buffalo hash around breakfast. The specialty mac n cheeses are really good for lunch. Haven’t had anything I didn’t like. If you have a sweet tooth, check out the milkshakes too! More...
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L MG
Not sure honestly why this place is so highly rated. It's decent food but not that great. I did not like the potato casserole. Average food at an elevated rate. Would not eat there again. More...
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Dallin Tinkham
Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff (Cam was a star, and has a fantastic memory) and delicious food! Highly recommend brunch here for both vegetarians and non
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Jerry Pfingsten
Best cornbread I've ever had.
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Rob Cepelak
This new location in the Highlands is the bomb. So glad they moved.
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Shelby Berke
Loved this place at the last location too. The bloody marys are amazing and I love the bloody mary sampler where you can taste a few of them. Love the food every time! It was weird that the whole time we waited for our table there was many seats at the bar available -- when it finally came to seat us we ended up at the bar seats that were empty our entire 30 minute minute. Why could they not seat these all the time to keep people moving through the wait list instead of leaving these seats empty the whole time? More...
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Brad Whorton
Fantastic breakfast! Bacon was amazing, all the food was top notch. The Carmel cappuccino was not what I was expecting. However the nice staff, atmosphere, and food make this a place to visit.
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Jack Musgrove
Excellent service here, and they were quite busy when we arrived. The hand crafted beverages were great and they made my London Fog just the way I like it. Grits were quite watery, but other than that the food was delicious. Would love to come back again and dine outside in the beautiful garden! More...
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Allison Masdin
Great food! Great service! Wonderful atmosphere!!
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Rubi
Good place for brunch, drinks and food were on point! New location is bigger but there seemed to be a longer wait. Received good service even though it was busy.
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Ben F
One of the best breakfast dishes I've ever had. Everything was perfect. If I lived in Colorado I would come here time and time again. I see why all my friends who live in Denver recommended it so highly. Top notch food with more than one location and a friendly atmosphere. The owner made sure to ask us how our meal was before we left. 10/10 More...
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JJ Olive Oil
It was a long wait but worth it. Great brunch. We had shrimp and grits. 2nd fav shrimp and grits in Denver.
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Carol McAnally
Excellent food and service!
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G Grewe
Great innovative but not over the top menu with optimal portions at reasonable price. Warm, unhurried atmosphere.
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Margaret Flint
Delicious food in a great atmosphere. The new location has so much charm. There were good vegetarian options and such a unique breakfast menu. Can't wait to go back.
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Nicki Howey
Do yourself a flavor favor and start off with a Bloody Mary or Mariah or one of any of the delicious bloody drinks they have to offer. Definitely get the meatballs and a slider and than al cart some collard greens. After that just prepare for a religious experience because God Lives in their food. I’m not a religious person but I’ll be sure to say Grace next time because I am beyond grateful for this food! More...
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Pat Lucero
This was my first visit to the new location on 32nd. Food and service were both excellent. If you have not visited before, try the chicken fried eggs with bison hash. The mimosas are also wonderful. Try a flight to taste some of the flavors. More...
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Nikki Lee
Extremely lovely. If you find yourself in Chattanoog, Tenneessee go to Aretha Frankensteins. The aesthetic is completely different but the homemade quality of the food/wait time/neighborhood feel is EXACTLY the same, its eerie. Sometimes business models that seem unique can be nationwide, y'know? More...
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Evan Icolari
Went this morning for our first time to the new location. It was everything it was before the move with much better space. I had the Chicken fried egg with bison hash and my wife had the Southern Benedict. They were both fantastic with great flavor and texture. More...
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Susan Abenilla-Brown
The food is great and it has a fun atmosphere. Great milkshakes and original bar offerings. There can be a wait and parking can be a challenge, but it is a wonderful gem in the city.
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Marvin Bishop
From MarvinSeveral of us met for lunch today (10/14/19) at the Sassafras on West 32nd Avenue. Our reception was warm and friendly, and the wait time was reasonable. At our request, we were seated in an area with exceptionally comfortable chairs and delightfully decorated surroundings. The menu is very unique and creative, but the wait staff was more than willing to describe each of the items. If you want to impress a friend or an out-of-town visitor, take them to the Sassafras for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. It’s worth it!And thanks to Julia for running such a friendly an excellent operation! More...
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Holly Meinzinger
Delicious!
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Nicole Benoit
Very delicious food & friendly staff. Decent portions. Very popular, on weekends at least, so be prepared for a wait.
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Lydia Storlie
Would highly recommend! We were visiting from out of town and had a wonderful experience. The service was top notch, restaurant was clean and well decorated, and the food was both delicious and beautifully presented.
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Maggie Drucker
Great ambiance, tasty food, funky charm.
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Erik Davis
Excellent service and great menu!
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Cassidy Strode
New location is very nice and a lot bigger. Service was a lot slower than we had experienced in the past. Food was still excellent and we very much enjoyed ourselves. When the have it try the buffalo hash! Yum! More...
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Dalton Dacus
Very cool twist to southern comfort food while not over complicating things. Order anything and leave happy!
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Lil lady of Leisure
We came here with a group of 7 ladies no reservatiom and they were so accommodating the bartender was awesome friendly and the food was outstanding. Highly recommend we can not wait to come back! More...
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Sam Grose
BEST BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP I'VE EVER EATEN. Sorry for yelling, I'm just excited. I had the bacon wrapped shrimp and pickled jalapeño goat cheese grits, and they were ultra delicious. My co-diner had the maque choux grits, which were a fresh and light version of the same (minus the shrimp). Paired with some super delicious coffee, I have whatever the opposite of complaints are about this place. Our server alex was super helpful. I overheard him being super considerate with a group that had lots of dietary preferences/allergies- excellent service. More...
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Debra Pacifico
We arrived about an hour after they opened but there wasn't a wait. The gardens make it such a welcoming ambiance and the decor is interesting. I think eclectic is an acquired taste.We started with coffee and lavender lemonade. My, oh my, oh my. The smells eminating from the kitchen will entice you toorder one of everything.First up for us ... deviled dill eggs. DELISH! Along with a fried green tomato slider. I want both of those on the menu for my last meal.Hubby had the American breakfast and I tried some a la cart items to have with our starters. Their homemade sausage is divine, but neither of us were blown away by their fried mashed potatoes ... their version of hashbrowns?Whatever you do, save room for beignets. They positively melt in your mouth and make you forget that screaming two year old in thecorner. More...
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Emily Benvenuti
Decent food. Kinda pricey. Staff is nice.
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Ed A.
Great food as always! Love the new location! Sassafras is first class all the way!
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Sherrill Jones
Cute, trendy little spot in the Highlands. It has moved since I was last there and this location on 32nd is really very nice. Much larger and much more variety in seating. It has a cute little area of 2 tops overlooking 32nd and the historic Highlands Methodist Church... the menu is still filled with a lot of Cajun Classics with their own Sassafras Twist. Well worth giving them a try for your breakfast, lunch, brunch option. More...
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Jeff Hopper
Great food, well prepared and excellent service.
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Crystal Rojas
The milkshakes and beignets are flipping amazing 10 outta 10... food is also good!
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Chantil Rose
Delicious food and wonderful service!
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Alexis Beckman
Let's just start off by saying if I could give this place 6 stars, I would! My husband & I came here for the first time yesterday. Everything was absolutely perfect - the service, the environment, & most importantly the food. We sat outside on a super small, secluded patio. It was super peaceful. The restaurant is inside an old (maybe victorian style?) home, it's just adorable & perfect. We started off with the deviled eggs, a bloody mary, & a cherry lemon drop. All of it was delicious. I ordered a breakfast po' boy & my husband ordered a cajun benedict. Food was hot, it had a lot of flavour, & I could tell the ingredients were fresh. The arugula that was on our deviled eggs app & in my sandwich smelled so strong (in a good way)! Our server was polite & attentive. We had a great experience & can't wait to come back. More...
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John Balkcom
Great food, service, and ambiance in this new-ish location.
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Gina Marinelli
This restaurant is absolutely OUTSTANDING. Again, OUTSTANDING. We have lived in the area for two years and never stumbled across it, but from now on, it’s going to be a weekly Saturday or Sunday breakfast spot for sure. Please go here. First, it’s absolutely adorable. The Victorian style home turned into a restaurant is beyond charming. The inside is decorated so beautifully you might want to eat inside, but the patio is even better. It’s so beautiful and green and feels like you are eating in a beautiful old worldly garden. It’s really gorgeous. Secondly, the food is spectacular. The Cajun Eggs Benedict absolutely delighted my husband, who has been missing his Cajun style food since moving to Denver. His poached eggs on top of crawfish hash was cooked perfectly, I haven’t seen him so happy with Cajun style breakfast in a long time. I had the breakfast Mac and Cheese, and I can’t think of a better thing I’ve eaten recently. The poached egg was so perfect and runny over the noodles and cheese and bacon and sausage. It was so ridiculously delicious. This restaurant is a fusion of old world beauty, charm, and ridiculously delicious food. I cannot recommend it more. I hope the owner(s) and staff have the best success with this because we need more places like this in the world. Good luck and you have customers for life.My husband lit just asked me if we can go back tomorrow and I’m not arguing. More...
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Lee Moore
Pretty bomb. Interesting menu. Great atmosphere. Definitely try it.
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