Denver's most beloved breakfast and brunch spot, Snooze started in Denver and has become a regional institution. Creative pancakes, eggs Benedict variations, and a fun morning atmosphere make lines form before opening.
Snooze an A.M. Eatery began as a single Denver breakfast restaurant in 2006 and grew into a regional phenomenon — its original Larimer Street location in the River North neighborhood remains the one that started it all. The concept is built around the conviction that breakfast and brunch deserve the same creativity applied to dinner, resulting in a menu of inventive pancake stacks, eggs Benedict variations, and morning cocktails that have made Snooze one of Colorado's most recognizable food brands.
Pineapple upside-down pancakes ($14) are the restaurant's most iconic dish — a dessert-adjacent pancake stack with caramelized pineapple, whipped cream, and a coconut-butter base that has been ordered at Snooze tables more than any other single item since the restaurant opened. The build-your-own eggs Benedict program ($16) allows guests to compose their own version from a rotating selection of proteins, hollandaise variations, and bread options. The breakfast pot pie ($14) is a savory counterpoint — a flaky pastry shell encasing eggs, vegetables, and sausage in a cream sauce that represents the restaurant's commitment to elevated breakfast comfort food.
The original Larimer Street location occupies a converted space with high ceilings, bright colors, and the cheerful energy of a morning-focused restaurant operating at full tilt. Lines form before the 6:30 AM opening on weekends, and waits of 30 to 60 minutes are common during the mid-morning peak. The waitlist system allows guests to add their name before arriving.
Breakfast cocktails — including bloody marys, mimosas, and rotating seasonal morning drinks — add to the morning-celebration atmosphere that Snooze has cultivated as its brand identity.
Signature dishes
- Pineapple upside-down pancakes — $14
- Build-your-own eggs Benedict — $16
- Breakfast pot pie — $14
Good to know
- Known for
- Creative breakfast and brunch - the original Denver breakfast restaurant that became a regional institution
- Hours
- 6:30AM-2:30PM daily
Location
2262 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
39.7560, -104.9852 View on map
Highlights
- Original Denver location of the regional breakfast institution that sparked Colorado's creative brunch movement
- Pineapple upside-down pancakes are the signature dish — a dessert-pancake hybrid that has become a Colorado icon
- Build-your-own eggs Benedict with rotating hollandaise and protein options
- Breakfast cocktails and morning-focused bar program elevate the brunch experience
- Opens at 6:30 AM — one of the earliest quality breakfast starts in Denver's RiNo neighborhood
Tips for visiting
- Add your name to the waitlist remotely before arriving on weekend mornings — waits of 30–60 minutes are common.
- Arriving at or just before 6:30 AM opening eliminates the wait entirely on most weekdays.
- The pancake flight (a sampler of smaller portions of multiple pancake styles) is the best way to try multiple flavors.
- Breakfast cocktails are the brand's point of difference — the bloody mary and seasonal morning cocktails are worth ordering.
- The Larimer Street location is the original; other Denver-area Snooze locations exist but this one has the most character.
Accessibility
The Larimer Street location is at street level at 2262 Larimer St in Denver's RiNo neighborhood with step-free entry from the street. The dining room is on one level and is wheelchair accessible. The high-energy environment with close-set tables may be challenging for guests using larger mobility devices; calling ahead to request a more spacious table is advised.
Frequently asked questions
When does Snooze on Larimer Street open?
The original Larimer Street location opens at 6:30 AM daily and serves until 2:30 PM. The restaurant is breakfast and brunch only — no lunch or dinner service is offered.
How long are the waits at Snooze on weekends?
Weekend waits at the original Larimer Street location typically run 30 to 60 minutes during the 9 AM to noon peak. The restaurant offers a remote waitlist system allowing guests to add their name before arriving.
What is Snooze's most famous dish?
The pineapple upside-down pancakes are Snooze's most iconic item — a dessert-inflected pancake stack with caramelized pineapple, whipped cream, and a coconut base. The build-your-own eggs Benedict is equally celebrated.
Does Snooze serve alcohol?
Yes. Snooze's breakfast cocktail program includes bloody marys, mimosas, and rotating seasonal morning drinks. The bar adds to the celebratory brunch atmosphere the restaurant has built since its 2006 opening.