Review of The Universal
The Universal: A Comfortable Spot for Inventive Breakfast and Lunch
If you're looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch, The Universal is the place to be. This restaurant is known for its inventive breakfast and lunch menus, as well as its rotating grits specials. The Universal is a comfortable spot with a full bar, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal with friends or family.
The Universal is committed to quality and consistency, from the ingredients used in the kitchen to the service at the table. The restaurant serves homemade comfort fare and re-imagined classics, ensuring that there is something for everyone on the menu. Whether you're in the mood for homemade biscuits and preserves, signature cornbread rancheros, or bison stroganoff, you'll leave The Universal feeling satisfied and eager to return.
The restaurant is open seven days a week, with different hours on weekends. On weekdays, The Universal is open from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, while on weekends, it opens an hour earlier at 7:00 AM. The Universal is a popular spot, so be prepared to wait during peak hours. However, the restaurant has an online waitlist, which makes it easy to join the queue from the comfort of your own home.
The Universal has received high praise from customers for its delicious food and friendly service. Customers have raved about the Wild Boar Scramble, the Corned Beef Hash, and the Custard Toast. The restaurant also offers gluten-free and vegan options, making it a great choice for those with dietary restrictions.
If you're looking for a comfortable spot to enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch, The Universal is the perfect choice. With its inventive menu, friendly service, and cozy atmosphere, it's no wonder that this restaurant is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
From the business
"Serving homemade comfort fare and re-imagined classics. The Universal is committed to quality and consistency from the ingredients of the kitchen to the service at the table. Whether you join us for our homemade biscuits and preserves, signature cornbread rancheros, or bison stroganoff, you will leave with the desire to return tomorrow."
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Ying Z
Good portions, fresh ingredients. Love their wild boar sausage and buttery biscuits. Can have a bit of a wait on the weekends, but it’s easily avoidable by joining the wait list online.
Ryan Bell
One of my all-time favorite breakfast spots whose highlights include grits, green chilli, fluffy pancakes, a wide selection of breakfast meats, and a really cool counter where they serve delicious breakfast drinks (with or without caffeine and/or alcohol). We've been ordering food for pickup recently and the way the Universal packages their to-go orders makes it so easy to reheat and plate!
Velvet Archibeque
Hands down the best French toast I've ever had! We were lucky enough to get seats at the bar because the wait for a table was 45 minutes. Believe me though, it was worth the wait. And I never say that! Our bartender was great, friendly, fun and very good at her job. The hosts were very nice and accommodating. A great experience!
I take this entire review back. They closed the weekends and Tuesdays. I mean, really, why even bother then? And you can’t order take out. By the time you jump through all the hoops is the food really that good??
A F
Went here while we were visiting Denver, and it was our favorite breakfast while in the city, and one of our favorite breakfasts’, period. Our waitress was great and the food was delicious, and had a homemade taste. Everything was so flavorful. The kitchen was also accommodating to my dietary needs, even though they ask for no modifications to dishes. When I asked that my food not be cooked in oils or butters, they obliged and offered Pam spray, which is exactly what I prefer! My husband’s pancake was delicious. We learned the owner doesn’t like fluffy pancakes, but prefers more thin crispy ones, as do I. It was great. The eggs, veggies, and goat cheese all tasted so fresh! Finally, they even had chicken sausage, which can be rare. They have a large menu, and you’ll surely find something to your liking! We sat outside, and it was enjoyable. This place is unassuming and just on the end of an old shopping plaza, but definitely worth your time.
Danny Rich
As a new mom still navigating going out and about, having a stroller feels almost crucial in most cases. I came here to meet some friends so they could meet my baby but I was rudely and awkwardly stopped upon entering saying no strollers allowed (no signs either). While I do understand them being “bulky” and in the way, majority of successful, large chain companies allow strollers. This was the first time I’ve had this issue. It was a slower time of day too so I’m not sure why it was an issue. There were like 5 people in the restaurant at the time. It feels discriminatory. Needless to say my baby woke up and it was all downhill from there.
On the other hand, the food was okay ish
Z TF
Breakfast is pretty solid they seem to care about the presentation of the food and the taste. Seems to be a local spot that is a tentative towards regulars and guests kind of an afterthought. Wild boar sausage sounds better than it actually is and I know this is unusual but anything with the grits it's going to be spectacular these people really do their grits well. There seems to be an emphatic flexibility on customization and a tolerance if you don't want something to have an ingredient in it substitution seem to be okay.
Nicky Visconti
Delicious food ! We waited 45 minutes to be seated on a Sunday morning. But well worth it. The pancakes are very good too & lots of vegetarian/vegan options.
C Hardin
The food was absolutely delicious! My husband and I enjoyed our scrambles very much. My mother in law said the French toast was super. The portions were huge and piping hot. Will definitely go back when we're in Denver again.
Cassy Clayman
This breakfast is amazing. They had quality ingredients and a great staff. I went with a friend who consistently returns because of the food. There can definitely be a wait on the weekends but if you're okay with that then it's worth it!
I got a scramble and then we shared the custard toast. It was so much food - could have fed four people but it will be good as leftovers!
Ed Post
Delicious! Best pancakes I've ever had. Try 'em! Quick friendly service. Love eating here.