12 Picks for Brunch or Lunch on Valentine's Day

For those that prefer to celebrate in the daytime.

by Ashley Hughes Feb 11, 2015, 6:23pm MST

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by Ashley Hughes Feb 11, 2015, 6:23pm MST

Maybe you couldn't get (or—oops—forgot about) a dinner reservation. Maybe it fits your and your sweetheart's schedule better. Or perhaps you just want to avoid the madness of dinner on Valentine's Day. Regardless of the reason, having brunch or lunch on February 14 is a solid alternative, especially at these 12 restaurants found across Denver and beyond.

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Acorn

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Acorn happens to be open for lunch on Saturdays, with a menu of shared plates that provide a great opportunity to build a meal with your valentine.

3350 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO 80216

(720) 542-3721

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Amass

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Just a few weeks ago, this French bistro in Jefferson Park started offering bottomless mimosas along with its weekend brunch menu of dishes like croque madame and a leek benedict.

2240 North Clay Street, Denver, CO 80211

(720) 287-1895

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Atticus

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There are still some brunch reservations available for Saturday, allowing you to enjoy dishes like a brie hot pot, shrimp and grits, and more.

1125 East Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80210

(720) 459-8273

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Beast + Bottle

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Brunch is a delicious extension of this charming eatery's menu, featuring organic eggs from its own flock of hens in northeast Colorado. Don't miss the french fries with Chinese mustard for dipping.

719 East 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80203

(303) 623-3223

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Blackbird

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There are plenty of options on the brunch menu to be found here, including a menu for kids in case bringing the little ones along is part of your plan.

305 South Downing Street, Denver, CO 80209

(303) 733-3923

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Charcoal Restaurant

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Charcoal is one of the few spots in town offering a special Valentine's Day brunch menu. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., take advantage of a glass of champagne, a choice of any brunch entree, and two house-made chocolate truffles for $28 per person.

43 West 9th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204

(303) 454-0000

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Devil's Food

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Cozy up for brunch when you can enjoy several iterations of eggs benedict, meyer lemon crepes, or even chicken and waffles. Start off or finish the meal with a sweet treat from the pastry case.

Old South Gaylord Street Shops, 1020 South Gaylord Street, Denver, CO 80209

(303) 733-7448

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Flagstaff House Restaurant

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Not typically open during the day, this Boulder fine dining spot is welcoming guests on Saturday for lunch from noon to 3 p.m. The complete menu will be offered along with some special items.