Sassafras American Eatery

My gf & I came here after a long weekend in Vail and we were looking for some comfort food before we got on our flights. This place doesn’t disappoint; in fact, it’s amazing.
The shrimp Po-​boy is juicy and flavorful and the chicken /​sausage gumbo is deep, rich, and hearty. Either would be well garnished with their scrambled eggs on the side.
A must-​visit in Denver!

Family took me to Sassafras for Father’s Day and it lived up to its reviews. Service was very friendly and efficient; they utilized text messaging to advise you of your table availability which I thought was nice.
Ordered the Rendezvous Mimosa which had different fruit juices and was delicious. My son had Queen Marie Bloody Mary which he really enjoyed. Awesome coffee.
My mistake for not reading the menu thoroughly as I thought biscuits were included with the breakfasts like Lucile’s. We did order the Beignets which were delicious; per our server’s recommend, we tried it with their homemade jams which really made the experience like eating a jelly donut!
Quick bullets on breakfast:
Homemade bacon… wow! Need I say more?
My Eggs Sardou were really good. However, I wasn’t paying attention and kept waiting to have the highlight of my meal, the fried oyster which I didn’t get, I was ½ way through before I stopped and thought about it. At this point, I am not going to contest it was missing because I had eaten ½ the meal. If it was there, it was negligible. I was expecting a piece much like the one in the Cajun Benedict my son had.
My son had the Cajun Benedict and really enjoyed it. He did say he wished the crab was more distinguishable. The overall crabcake he described had the consistency of hashbrowns, and the hollandaise sauce was uneventful. He loved the oyster though… bummer for me.
Wife had the Stuffed French toast and it was as good as it sounded… no complaints.
The highlight meal had to be the Chicken Fried Eggs and Buffalo Hash. Chicken fried egg was intriguing to say the least all by itself. All the flavors together in one bite per the chef’s recommendation… awesome.
Sorry for the length of the review. I almost felt compelled to explain why I didn’t give it the trending 5 star rating it has been getting. Can’t wait to go there again!

We decided to stop here after church, the day after the club shooting in Orlando. I am vegan, and asked for assistance in determining some foods I could eat.
The server was helpful, but their food is prepared en masse, making modifications to it impossible.
She directed my attention to the side items, and indicated I would need to find vegan items there, so I elected to have the granola, fruit, and brussels sprouts.
The fruit and granola was adequate, but not what I wanted. I wish they would offer foods that happen to be vegan–
The brussels sprouts didn’t taste right for vegan, and I was about to ask if they were fried in butter, when I bit into a piece of pulled pork. I flagged the server over with obvious questions. She assured me it wasn’t prepared that way, and said a ‘stray piece’ got into it. I grudgingly accepted that, and she went away, just as I found another piece in a different part of the bowl. It became clear that it was cooked on the same grill. The server said it wasn’t supposed to be done that way, was supposed to be in a separate pan. Personally, I think the cook ‘seasoned’ it that way.
I’m a vegetarian for ethical reasons, so finding part of a pig in my food would be a little bit like finding human meat. I was so revolted, I could not eat the rest of my food.
When I found the pork in my food the first time, especially after the lengthy discussion surrounding it, they should’ve OFFERED to take it back. They did take it back ultimately, at my request. To their credit, they did not charge us for my food, as I couldn’t eat it, and also didn’t charge us for my associates’ drinks. This saved them from my giving them only one star.
It gets worse though. This is s southern restaurant, with good, old-​fashioned, southern cooking, which should be great!
On their walls, they have all sorts of clever décor, which harkens to the south. Southern decorations, pictures, cute salt shakers. Kitschy, fun, regional decorations. You get the idea–
On one wall, beneath a picture, there is a set of horrific, racist, blackface salt and pepper shakers. I have included the picture below.
As a white man, I was offended, appalled, and upset– These things are a part of our history, and shouldn’t be hidden or put under a rug. We need to address them. –But they belong in a museum, with an explanation, not publicly displayed in a southern diner. In the north. With only white customers. I can imagine how I would feel as a black person seeing this. I know it would affect me differently, and more personally. I think I would FEEL it.
I don’t appreciate that in our community. I don’t appreciate it anywhere.
Perhaps I was made more sensitive to this after the mass shooting in a gay club in Orlando, but it isn’t right.
If you go to this diner, please say something about this to them.
Especially if you are black.
Especially if you aren’t.
I attached a picture below.
This restaurant has a lot of potential. The concept is great, with fresh greens, and an eclectic and varied menu. My associate mentioned that the ‘hard lemonade’ was delicious. But seriously…
If they would develop that potential, and take the integrity of their menu items seriously, catering to a more varied crowd, it would only benefit them.
‘Word’.

How have I never written a review of this place? I love this place! Great stop for breakfast! The wait can be long, though, as it is a small joint. They texted us when our table was ready each time, so it was convenient.
Kid friendly and my toddler’s breakfast plate was a generous serving of food.

Pros: beignet and the cajun benedicts.
Cons: long wait times for food, service.
Food was okay, we ordered biscuits and gravy, beignets, the Cajun Benedict and the stuffed french toast. The beignets and benedicts were really good, but the rest were just okay.
Service started off okay, we were seated after about a 30 minute wait, and our server greeted us quite promptly. She didnt seem very friendly, and didn’t even bother serving our table half the time (another server cleared our table and took the checks from us), even though the restaurant clearly wasn’t as busy anymore. The food took about 30 more minutes after our appetizers were cleared away, and other tables who arrived after us were served first. When the dishes were cleared away by another server, our first server came by and dropped off a dessert menu without a word. As I wasn’t interested in dessert, I left the menu alone and she dropped off the check, again without a word.
Overall, some good dishes but disappointing service.

Found this place on Unilocal and we definitely weren’t disappointed. I got the Green Chili Grits and a Harmony mimosa (or 2). Both were excellent.
Husband got Cajun Benedict and the Love Potion #9 mimosa. He really enjoyed both.
We sat outside on a nice morning and atmosphere was great. Our waiter was very helpful and did a great job steering us in the right direction without picking our meal for us.
Will be back next time we’re in Denver.

I’ve been waiting to come here for so long. Came out to visit my buddy and he was telling me of all the best spots to hit for brunch. When our planes landed, he picked us up and we headed straight here! The neighborhood is adorable and then you come to this gorgeous house. Yup, that’s right a home that has been turned into a go to spot for brunch! When we arrived I was so in love with the charm of this place. The interior has beautiful wood ceilings, the light fixtures and the stained glass in some of the windows. I loved that the silverware was wrapped in colorful fabric napkins. Our server was quick to greet us and take our drink orders. Of course brunch isn’t brunch unless accompanied by a mimosa. My friend and I both had the Harmony Mimosa and my buddy had a Blood Orange. We are foodies and we all had some bangin food here! I ordered the Chicken Fried Eggs and Buffalo hash with corn bread. Seriously, buffalo hash for the win! I was amazed! This was my first time ever having poached eggs and from the looks it was flash fried with a panko to add a light airy crisp. Both eggs served on top of the hash and cornbread with a hollandaise. I highly recommend this dish! It appears to be their signature dish from what I read in other reviews. I downed that dish slowly. I had to enjoy every single bite. The cornbread was delicious! And with real corn nibs inside! Another first for me! I’m so used to packaged corn bread that I will never do that to myself again! I will make my own from scratch! The mimosas are served in mason jars and are so tasty! I loved that my friends and I were sampling each other dishes. My buddy had the BBQ Mac n cheese and my friend had the veggie grits. Bother perfect dishes and I am so looking forward to coming back for more good eats!

Found this place by accident, and will say it was a blessing that the first restaurant I wanted to go to was closed. Our table had the fried green tomato Benedict, the vegetable grits, the biscuits and gravy, gumbo, French toast, and HOLY SMOKES THE JAMBALAYA! In case you couldn’t tell by my enthusiasm the jambalaya I would say was the best meal, but none of the meals were disappointments and in fact ALL GREAT! This place is covered from ceiling to floor with antique salt and pepper shakers and just SO cute! Very homie, and exactly what a country style restaurant should look like. I wish I was from this area because I would come back here all the time to try everything on their menu, ESPECIALLY the breakfast Mac n cheese.

This location is straight-​up adorable. It’s a charming little house tucked into the Jefferson Park neighborhood. I love the setting! There is a large wrap-​around patio deck that will make dining here in the summer wonderful!
The food is amazing. I ordered the crawfish etoufee which was awesome, but after trying a bite of my friend’s macaroni and cheese, I had to have a cup of my own. The drinks are also fun and inventive! Two words: mimosa flights. They serve these flights in cute little mason jars and you can try any four you want at once! My personal favorite is the Magic Potion #9. It spins the traditional mimosa on its head and adds an interesting green pepper flavor.
I cannot recommend Sassafras enough! And that goes for both locations!

I was looking for a place to grab breakfast and thanks to the power of Unilocal,I decided to check this place out. The menu read like a Mark Twain novel, full of delicious southern delights that were sure to please. I had the country breakfast that was eggs, bacon, grits, and a giant biscuit. The flavors were on point and transported me back to my childhood. I knew a place like this would fill up fast, so I arrived shorty before they opened and was seated right away. The service was fast and the waitress was friendly. I look forward to the next time I can come to this place and have another wonderful taste adventure.

What is that you say? I haven’t written a review for Sassafras even though i’ve come here like four times? Weird! Maybe subconsciously I wanted this place all for myself.
So this most recent time that I went to Sassafras really put the icing on it. I’ve been raving about it to my friend and every time we try to go for brunch the wait time is almost 2 hours! This Thursday finally we got the chance to go! It was 20 minutes before they closed (yeah, sorry, we were THOSE people). Since we didn’t want to be an inconvenience (and because it wasn’t my first time there) we ordered real quick. I had the BBQ Mac ‘n cheese and my friend had the Chicken fried eggs & buffalo hash (because it is a signature and you can not go wrong with it!). We also ordered a milkshake and a smoothie.
Let me talk about the service real quick… PHENOMENAL! Our server Jeffrey was amazing and accommodating and totally acted like we were not an inconvenience to them. He also didn’t judge me for eating a full order of the mac n cheese even though I asked for a half order (which they do not do). Everyone was so friendly and we didn’t feel rushed by them.
Ok back to the food: chicken fried eggs & buffalo hash is a must-​try if you haven’t already (along with the beignets, this is Sassafras 101). I’ve never been a big fan of mac ‘n cheese, but the BBQ mac ‘n cheese made me a believer, perfectly smoky and cheesy (not too cheesy) with some fried pickles, collard greens and pulled pork.
I also want to say that I preferred the smoothie (Pb3 smoothie) over the milkshake, it tasted fruity with peanut butter infusions; like a peanut butter jelly sandwich, but healthier…(wishful thinking…)
Oh and the house was really cool, very unique. I felt like I was in the south at my grandma’s house (disclaimer: my grandma isn’t from the south).
I will be back.

Out of all the places that we tried in Denver, this was my all out favorite.
Busy — so plan ahead — but so so delicious.

I would give it 5 stars for the uniqueness and creativity. However, I give it a 4 stars because that uniqueness might make some people turn from really loving it.
I really enjoyed myself and had a great meal. Very unique flavors and dishes inspired by the South. I was actually more impressed with the techniques of how some of the dishes where prepared. The Buffalo Hash was a very inspiring spin on eggs Benedict. I think I sat for several minutes trying to think of how they deep fried a poached egg with thier light flavourful crust.
A cute place, neatly decorated. I loved looking at the salt and pepper shaker pairs that were throughout the whole restaurant.
A hoppin place, we waited a while so I would recommend being ready for a long wait. But a must try.
Thier alcohol choices are also very impressive and equally creative.

This place is just fantastic! I can’t get enough of it. So many wonderful options. Vegetarian options too. Everything I have eaten here has been fantastic!
The mimosa flights are my absolute favorite– so many to chose from!!! They also have wonderful bloody Mary’s. You can’t go wrong no matter your fancy!
The staff is always very friendly, and seem happy to be there!
They have their own flavored vodkas too– which look amazing if peppers in vodka are your cup of tea!

I came here wth a group of ladies and boy were we impressed! The inside of the restaurant is decorated is a modern and home-​y way and it makes you feel so comfortable. It’s a little cramped inside but there is seating outside as well. You know when there is a section on the menu for Mac and cheese and another whole section for Bloody Mary’s that you are at the right place! We all loved our food and not one person wasn’t blown away by the dish they ordered. we all agreed we planned to come back in some way or another. This is by far the best breakfast and lunch place in Denver by far. Prepare for a wait because I bet it will be busy.
Be aware that nearby parking is RESIDENTS ONLY from 12−9pm on Saturdays and Sunday’s and that their parking lot doesn’t fit a ton of cars.

Great place for brunch. Its cajun/​creole style in a cute house in Jefferson Park. A tiny bit overpriced, but what the hell, its brunch. Budget and brunch should never be used in the same sentence. I like that they have fried okra. You can’t really find okra in too many places out here. I had the Cajun Seafood benedict, I forget the exact name. It was tasty. Really rich in flavor, so I couldn’t finish the entire thing which is normally very unlike me. Next time I want to try the fried green tomato dish.

I’ve been to Sassafras four times now. But, I’ve actually only eaten here twice.
The first time was with some co-​workers a couple of years ago. Don’t remember what I had on that visit, but I remember it was good, so I decided I’d try and bring my friend back.
This proved easier said than done. My next two visits went like this– I put my name in, waited over an hour, and then we gave up and decided to go elsewhere. I understand waiting for a delicious meal. What’s frustrating is when you’re told the wait will be 45 minutes, then you check your status in said 45 minutes, and are then told it will be 30 more minutes.
Anyhoo, fourth visit is a charm I guess. Probably because it was a Wednesday. Morning. Finally got to eat here again. My friend and I started with the beignets. They were pretty good, but I think Lucille’s are better. I had the Fried Green Tomato benedict. It was amazing. The tomatoes were perfectly fried, and the eggs were cooked exactly to my liking. The «pumpkin spice» latte I ordered just tasted like a regular latte, but it was still a very good latte.
Overall, the food and drink was delicious, but don’t go here if you’re starving or short on time. Be prepared to wait for at least an hour on a weekend for brunch. If your stomach can hold out, it’s worth it.

This place is superb! From the charming décor to the charismatic and eccentric servers to the exquisitely prepared food, you will not be disappointed. The Fried Green Tomato Benedict is a delicious and sophisticated twist on the old classic with a perfect Hollandaise. The Deep South Benedict is another unexpected delight. Their beignets are made to order, crisp, chewy, fresh and superb. Their local yogurt is outstanding.
It is worth going to Denver just to enjoy this little treasure! Go. You will love it!

This establishment is simply amazing. The spot sits close to my buddy’s apartment and during my visit to the Denver area, it has become a necessity location to hit.
First thing first; the service. The staff has always been joyful, professional and knowledgeable with the menu’s offerings. Not to mention, very attentive to any needs as well. If the restaurant is at capacity (and it usually is… rightfully so), the waiting staff is quick to suggest one of the best Bloody Mary concoction (s) you’ll ever drink during the wait. I guarantee it. The freshly-​made drink is bold to the very end of the mason jar glass; very spicy but not overwhelming and robust with flavor. A quail egg, thick juicy bacon and a fresh lemon tops it off. Above and beyond… and reasonably priced!
Speaking of the menu, the majority of the offerings are of Creole styling. If you’re a fan of French NOLA cuisine, look no further fam. I would suggest beginning with the Beignets… perfectly scrumptious. Some of the standout dishes are the Biscuits and Gravy, Breakfast Mac and Pulled Pork. All of which have their own Cajun flare and sides.
I’m keeping this review short and sweet; I simply have nothing negative to say about this venue. It’s definitely one of the best Brunch locations in the Denver area… dare I say the Rockies/​Midwest regions. Check it.

WOW!
We have found a new breakfast place!
This is the other establishment of Sassafras American Eatery. We went to the one on Colfax yesterday. This one is just as good, just in a different location, and it’s in an old historic house, built around 1881 or so. There is a private parking lot connected to the restaurant, so this helps.
Once again, we both ordered the Country Breakfast, as I like my traditional bacon and eggs. Our order came, and WOW! The bacon was Incredible! It was thick, and excellent, the way bacon should be! The wheat toast was good, thick, and toasted just right! I wish I had asked what brand of break they use, it was good! The eggs were very good, cooked to order just right (yes, I’ve had some bad eggs, no pun intended!). They have their own homemade jams, one regular with triple berries, and the other a spicy version.
All of the food on the menu looked wonderful! It was so hard to choose, but when I go to a new breakfast place, I always order bacon and eggs, so I can compare. I was not disappointed today. WOW! The coffee was very good, and the waitress informed us that we could purchase some, if we wanted, either ground or whole beans.
Interior — When you walk in the front door, after walking around the front and side porch areas (with several outdoor heaters, nice thought by the management), you are right there in the restaurant, with patrons enjoying their meals at various tables. There is no «inside waiting area,» like the other Sassafras on Colfax has. This was a bummer, even though we didn’t have to wait, as there were two tables left that we could choose from. The place rapidly filled up, with lots of people waiting. The seating area is the main room on the first floor, there is no second floor, and really no room to expand (at least I don’t think so), which is a shame, as the food is really very good! Bummer, I guess they will have to open up a 3^rd Sassafras, and we’ll have to go to that one too! LOL
Service — excellent!
Prices — very good, about $ 2 more than some other local establishments, but the food here is so good, and it’s so worth it!
We loved (both) Sassafras, and will definitely be back!
Well done!!! Thank you!

Great food and service.
The place was very busy so we had to wait to get a table and for the food but it was well worth the wait.
We had the deviled eggs, biscuits and gravy, and pig belly.
All were great!
The soy cappuccino had a lot of froth and was a very good size.

Wow! I stopped in for brunch at the Jefferson Park location, and it blew my mind. Being a Sunday morning, there was an hour wait to be seated, but you can call in and put your name on a wait list (they only accept reservations Monday-​Friday). I ordered the Bloody Baron to start, which is a great spin on the traditional bloody Mary, with american lager, roasted tomato, cilantro, lime and spices. I wanted a bit of kick, so I ordered it cajun style. KICK DELIVERED! It was quite spicy. For my meal, I ordered one of their signature dishes, the Chicken Fried Eggs and Buffalo Hash. It was delicious. My only regret was that it wasn’t twice the size, because I couldn’t quit eating! While I enjoyed the entire dish, the highlight was the house-​made cornbread mixed with the fresno chili hollandaise. Amazing!
Just this morning, I realized that they have a second location in Capitol Hill, just minutes from my office. Can’t wait to go back…

There’s nothing I can say that hasn’t already been said about the amazing food here. Four of us brunches here – all had something different – and all were extremely pleased with our selections. If you can stand the heat, the Voodoo Bloody Mary had a humorous presentation, and came with a lovely «chaser» in case the heat was too much. I enjoyed my chicken fried eggs with buffalo hash, and was pleasantly surprised that the fish was larger than the pictures I saw here suggested. It was also quite rich, and I found myself full well into the afternoon.
We had a 45 minute wait on a Sunday at 12:30. I saw several people waiting with coffee, and there is a bar, so you can somewhat escape the wintry breeze every time someone opens the front door.
What really stood out for me was the service. This was my first visit, so I’m not sure if this was particular to our waitress, or a Sassafras standard, but she did such a good job of explaining the menu. (I didn’t catch her name, but she was a blonde sweetheart with what is describe as Texas-​style hair). When we told her what dish we’d like to order, she eloquently described every detail, like they do as if it were the day’s special, to make sure it still sounded like something we wanted. Let me tell you – after a 45 minute wait, and then hearing every scrumptious part of the dish, my stomach was aching!

There’s nothing I can say that hasn’t already been said about the amazing food here. Four of us brunched here – all had something different – and all were extremely pleased with our selections. If you can stand the heat, the Voodoo Bloody Mary had a humorous presentation, and came with a lovely «chaser» in case the heat was too much. I enjoyed my chicken fried eggs with buffalo hash, and was pleasantly surprised that the dish was larger than the pictures I saw here suggested. It was also quite rich, and I found myself full well into the afternoon.
We had a 45 minute wait on a Sunday at 12:30. I saw several people waiting with coffee, and there is a bar, so you can somewhat escape the wintry breeze every time someone opens the front door.
What really stood out for me was the service. This was my first visit, so I’m not sure if this was particular to our waitress, or a Sassafras standard, but she did such a good job of explaining the menu. (I didn’t catch her name, but she was a blonde sweetheart with what I’d describe as Texas-​style hair). When we told her what dish we’d like to order, she eloquently described every detail, like they do as if it were the day’s special, to make sure it still sounded like something we wanted. Let me tell you – after a 45 minute wait, and then hearing every scrumptious part of the dish, my stomach was aching just hearing how good everything sounded! Thankfully, it didn’t disappoint!

Although the restaurant is relatively small, the moment you walk into Sassafras it feels «homey» and you are greeted by very friendly staff. We started off with the beignets which were soft and fluffy had a crispy, sweet, delicious taste.
The chicken fried eggs with buffalo hash was amazing. I’m not much of a fan of soft boiled eggs but they way it was incorporated into the dish made it amazing.
Overall I would definitely come here again and I would highly recommend it to friends and family.

Awesome Southern Restaurant. Loved the restaurant as it is very cute in appearance… an house. They had cute touches like scraps of cloth for napkins. The wait staff was very prompt and kind. Please note if you go early it is easy to find parking and get a table but the restaurant gets busy very quickly. Checked in and got a free order of Beignets $ 5 value… they were delicious. We had the Breakfast Grits $ 11 with Bacon and Pork $ 2. The grits were cheesy and thick and the Bacon and shredded Pork was delicious. The only thing that could have been better was the fact that the shredded pork was a little oily. It was very filling. We had the Buffalo Hash which comes with chicken fried eggs and it is was a little bit spicy. The waitress recommended the Queen Mary which is a green tomato bloody mary.

I needed a spot for breakfast in the Highlands and Sassafras was a great choice. After all, there is no reason you need to wait until after 10am to have a satisfying and fulfilling meal on a Sunday (lookin’ at you, Miami!).
I walked in at 9 and it was buzzing but I had my choice of tables. By the time we left closer to 10, there was a wait so early birds definitely get the worm (or eggs, in this case). After dining at the other Sassafras on Colfax, I was familiar with the menu but still had a hard time deciding what to eat! From the breakfast po’ boy and biscuits and gravy, to the eggs sardou and all the benedicts, everything looked so good. Not to mention, you get 50% off an appetizer for checking in on Unilocal!
It’s a Southern spot after all, so I decided to go with the shrimp and grits, while my friend got the breakfast mac. The grits were perfectly cooked but became a little too runny once the eggs were cracked. It had bacon and pickled jalpeños but once those were gone, it was really missing a little kick of flavor that led me to douse hot sauce on top. It was filling, but I’d probably go for something else next time. The breakfast mac was super rich but good. I’d definitely recommend ordering some for the table to share if you’re lucky enough to be with a group!
The entire staff was especially nice here! My water glass was constantly refilled and we were checked on throughout. Add on the cozy décor, ample parking and enticing menu, I’ll definitely be back for more soon!

Saying «Southern» food definitely gets me feelings some type of way and that way is so incredibly delicious. Sassafras brings some things to the table that other «Southern» restaurants forget or don’t know about but here the flavors and ingredients exemplify the mixed history of the South. It’s a hearty mix of Cajun, African, English, Scottish, Irish, German, and French.
It’s modestly, incredibly tasty with a serene patio to relax on with a full belly and beignet-​sweet smile.
I would say in my best attempt at a southern accent «you best go here baybee!»

I had the biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs. Take a look at the pics. This breakfast cost $ 10. I also had a side of 2 pieces of burned bacon and a can of diet coke for another $ 4.50. Unbelievable.
Food — The food was sub-​par. There was almost no gravy on my biscuits. I have to say that the biscuits tasted homemade, but the sausage gravy was bland and lacked much sausage. Ask for some Tabasco sauce!!! Maybe it just seemed like it lacked sausage since there was a shortage of gravy on my biscuits! Just take a look at the pics — does that look like a $ 10 plate of food to you? I also ordered a side of bacon. The ends of the bacon were burnt and black. Pretty much inedible. The eggs were okay. The diet coke comes in a can, so — no refills. Make it last.
Service — The waitress was clearly interested in treating us to some great service. She was friendly (a little over-​friendly) and seemed interested in meeting our needs. These intentions became just that — intentions. They forgot my side of bacon and my potato casserole and one of our party wasn’t served until about 10 minutes after the rest of the table (there were five of us). This party was disgusted with the buffalo hash and sent it back uneaten. It took forever to get service on our check.
I will never go back to this restaurant. I know it’s a trendy and seemingly eclectic place, but, trust me, the food and the service DO NOT make this a pleasant experience. It felt like a rip-​off.

Totally amazing! It’s in the most adorable little house with a great atmosphere that says southern and quaint. Although I think they’ve taken some of them down recently they have a fantastic salt and pepper shaker collection… Including a pair of unicorns-​my apologies for not capturing those mythical beasts on camera.
Ok so food– lots of southern deliciousness. I had the breakfast grits with pulled pork. Loved it. The grits were delicious! Plus a biscuit on the side. You really shouldn’t eat here with out having a biscuit! It’s amazing with their fantastic homemade jam.
The hubby got CHICKEN FRIED EGGS & BUFFALO HASH– he says on its own each thing would be mediocre– together they are a flavor explosion!
The only downside is the wait. an hour 15 for 4 at 9:30. If they would take reservations on open table I would make a weekly reservation!

What a day to get to Sassafras! A marathon of some sorts downtown. All roads leading to their other branch was blocked. In frustration and hunger we decided to drive to this location instead.
It’s such a cute place. Small parking lot on the side. Lots of residential parking available close by. Small area to wait outside while you wait for your table. A few spots to wait outside.
We scored a sunny spot by the window. Our server was cute, warm and very efficient. Mea culpa I don’t remember her name. She had some awesome tat and was wearing glasses.
I knew what I wanted having looked at their menu online before hand. I was informed that my order Chicken Fried Eggs and Buffalo Hash $ 13 is their most famous dish. It’s local Buffalo smoked over Pecan wood. Fried six minute eggs. House made Corn Bread. Fresno Chile Hollandaise.
Upon presenting the order our server proceeded to advise me how they would suggest you to start with the dish: Slice the eggs and let the yolk flow over your Buffalo and likewise over your cornbread. The fried eggs sits on top of the Smoked Buffalo and Corn Bread. Those eggs… they’re perfect! My server managed to put one of them in the box intact for me to take home. The Smoked Buffalo had a slight hint of a kick to it and an evenly balanced flavor.
I noticed that they don’t overdo anything here flavor wise. It’s a delicate balance that they managed to attain and made me a fan.
I’ve never had breakfast that was plated so beautifully that is fitting for dinner!
We shared an order of their beignets. This was worthy of a comeback as well. Delicate, fresh creations bathe in that mountain of snow like sugar. Very impressed.
They have two flavors in their mimosas. I never say no to one. An apple and a regular one. Add a third to that because the server offered me a special mimis. This was their Achilles heel to me. At $ 6 it was weak. The flavor described to me wasn’t that distinct but nevertheless it was ok. Although a weak sauce is a weak source.
If you’re dropping in don’t forget to give the hostess your name. Wait for a text. It will involve a question asking you if it’s ok to sit outside. If you prefer to sit inside text back with this: «Inside». Wait for another text informing you this time when your inside table is ready!
P.S when my dish came I looked for my fried chicken. It’s not like that. Lol! It means they fried the chicken’s eggs! Hence, Chicken fried eggs. Duhh!
Not a pro tip: but from someone who asked before driving. This branch has the small parking lot. The other one Does Not!

When my sister was in town last year visiting, she told me that one of her friends from high school had lived out in Denver for quite some time. I guess thanks to the magic of Facebook, they had coordinated a rendezvous while she was visiting. I was the one driving her around, so I figured I could get a meal out of it. Her friend had suggested Sassafras, which I had no idea what in the hell it was, or what it was about.
I noticed it was mostly a brunch/​breakfast place in a Victorian house. Was I in the south and I didn’t realize it? I did some more research on my trusty Unilocal app, and the more photos and reviews I read, the more my mouth watered.
We arrived first, and decided to sit on the patio. When the weather calls for it, it is a great place to enjoy the scenery. The parking lot is small, so it doesn’t take away from sitting out there. There are about 15 or so tables on the inside of the house as well. This gave me plenty of time to look over the menu, as there was a LOT to choose from. That time, I ordered an app, and the bbq mac n cheese.
I was immediately in heaven. The food was amazing, and opened my eyes to some great food ideas. I was absolutely full though. However, I noticed they had milkshakes– and not just your everyday flavors. They had a twinkie milkshake. You better believe I got one. I even got it in a to go cup. My sister was still catching up, so I ended up drinking the whole thing sitting at the table. I will never forget that milkshake. My sister ended up driving back.
My friend then came into town not too long ago. I suggested we go– as it has the southern influence. She obliged. This time, there was a 30 minute wait. They took my cell number, and we sat outside and caught up. I then got the text letting us know the table was ready. We sat inside this time, next to the bar. Yes, a breakfast place has a bar– but they mainly specialize in exotic bloody marys and mimosas.
We ordered a plethora of food this time, hell I don’t even remember. But I do know this– everything we ordered, we ate– and enjoyed.
I enjoy this place so much, but the biggest downside is they usually are closed by the time I get out of bed. I also hear that they have a location in Capitol Hill, but I have no idea how that compares. In my book, not to be missed!

Southern food is the soul food. From grits to fried it just puts that home feeling in your belly. Sassafras does just that. The atmosphere itself feels homey and the food does not disappoint! My grandpa has preached about grits since I can remember so whenever I stumble upon a restaurant that had them I get a little excited lol. Alone, grits can be bland and tasteless but here they mix in jalapeños and cheese to make your taste buds dance a bit. We started with the fried pickles, we really wanted the devil eggs but they were out for the day. So I can only assume they’re a hot seller. For a main course I had the Deep South Benedict. As Shia would say «DO IT, JUST DO IT» so good. The pulled pork on a biscuit with a perfect hollandaise sauce with some collard greens is something special.
I definitely recommend coming here and filling your stomach with some delicious southern comfort!

For my first full meal in Denver, Sassafras was great. I flew halfway across the country for some southern food and was not disappointed.
There was a bit of a wait when we arrived, so we sat outside in the shade and looked over the menu. I’d seen someone with beignets when we were walking back outside and I was immediately hit with food envy and knew I was going to order them.
With plenty of time to debate over the menu, when we received the text that our table was ready, we pretty much knew what we wanted. Our server was friendly and helpful and made my day when he said that fried green tomatoes were available as an appetizer, so I didn’t have to get the Fried green tomato po-​boy.
I ended up getting beignets, fried green tomatoes, and an awesome french toast dish called Lost Bread… Their drink menu looked great but I stuck with water.
The beignets were good… they were coated to death in powdered sugar that I wasted everywhere. They were fried well, but just a tad denser than other beignets I’ve had before, but they were still good. The fried green tomatoes came out next and were piping hot. They were actually lightly breaded which was okay, it gave a chance for that delicious tomato to shine through, but I would’ve like just a little bit more crunch with some more breading, but it was still a good app.
Next came the lost bread and it was not only delicious to my eyes but my tummy as well… The bread was fantastic, the pecans and blackberries were great toppings… would’ve liked a few more berries, but again it was super yummy… And that satsuma syrup, quite a different spin on syrup for me when I’m use to thick maple syrups from Mississippi, but it was light and delicious and it worked well with everything… There was nothing about that dish I did not like and would order it again if I ever get the chance.
So here’s to a great brunch in Denver. Eating in that cozy restaurant/​house made me feel like I was still in the South. The only issue I actually had were the flies… and they were everywhere, trying to get some good food… This casual spot kept the door open and they were letting not only customers in but flies as well. On nice days such as the one we came on, having a fan by the door to blow away bugs would be a keen idea or have a screen door so outside air can come in but the bugs will stay out would help as well. Other than that… the food and service were awesome but the flies were a little annoying… However if/​when I’m back in Denver I’ll be back to Sassafras… just shoo fly don’t bother me.

I am so happy snooze had a 40 minute wait so that my friend and I decided to come here instead. What a wise decision because I loved this place!
The interior decoration is absolutely adorable and it just feels like I’ve been transported to a southern New Orleans kitchen. We were seated inside because the outside was full, but it was totally fine. The tables are wooden which added even more to the homey feeling.
If you check into good old Unilocal,you get 50% off appetizer and you can use multiple coupons per table. They ran out of deviled eggs sadly but we ordered the fried pickles. Omg they were delicious. Perfectly crisp, the pickles were sour, and the sauce it came with was amazing. I also got a spiced iced chai which came out in a mason jar. Extra points! The chai was so good that I finished mine and wanted more.
For entrée, I got the cajun benedict. It was a great choice. It came with 3 crab cakes, 2 eggs and fried okra. Everything was just wonderful. The crab cakes were very savory and the egg was perfectly runny just how I like it. The okra I didn’t care for so much but I was pretty full after eating this. This entrée also comes with a side of either grit or potato casserole and I went with the potato which was just like a hash brown with cheese on top. I definitely want to come back and try the beignets and their other southern foods like gumbo and jambalaya.

Oh my goodness I can’t believe I’ve been in Denver 10 years and haven’t tried this place sooner. just to let you know I could eat breakfast every meal of the day so I’m always looking for a new place to check out, something more than just the trendy go to place!
Well they didn’t disappoint! upon learning of my gluten allergy the waitress gladly referred me to some breakfast dishes that I could still have which made my day! the grits, the fried oysters, poached eggs, and everything in between was just amazing! Such friendly wonderful staff, very well kept and I love their assortment of salt and pepper shakers! I look forward to bringing back my husband soon!