The Grubbery, Denver

At The Grubbery, weekday breakfasts begin as early as 6:30 a.m., but you won't find spartan continental fare here. Instead, the restaurant lays out an indulgent spread—consider the decadent italian benedict, with poached eggs over grilled tomatoes, mozzarella, and kalamata olive tapenade on an english muffin, drizzled with hollandaise sauce and a balsamic glaze. Other hearty dishes include shrimp and grits or chicken and waffles. At lunch, the focus shifts to tasty classics, including inventive takes on all-American dishes like the patty melt or cheese steak sandwich. With its location on the ground floor of a bustling office building in the Northfield Business District, The Grubbery is even a convenient spot to pop in for an on-the-go coffee or tea.