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12 Picks for Brunch or Lunch on Valentine's Day

For those that prefer to celebrate in the daytime.

by Ashley Hughes
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| Adam Larkey
by Ashley Hughes

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
(720) 287-1895

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
(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
(303) 454-0000

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.
1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-4640
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Izakaya Den

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Saturday is the only day of the week lunch is offered at this sexy Japanese and sushi restaurant, ideally coinciding with the holiday this year.
1487 South Pearl Street, Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-0691
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Old Major

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In addition to a solid weekend brunch menu, the morning cocktails include four types of mimosas and a rum punch, all perfect for toasting to love.
3316 Tejon Street, Denver, CO 80211
(720) 420-0622
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P17

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Leisure over a carafe of red or white sangria and nosh on bistro brunch fare at this Uptown spot.
1600 East 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 399-0988
(303) 399-0988

Rioja

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Rioja just unveiled a fresh and chic new look, which you can check while taking in the regularly offered weekend brunch.
Larimer Square, 1431 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 820-2282
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Acorn

3350 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO 80216
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
(720) 542-3721

Amass

2240 North Clay Street, Denver, CO 80211
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
(720) 287-1895

Atticus

1125 East Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80210
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
(720) 459-8273

Beast + Bottle

719 East 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
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
(303) 623-3223

Blackbird

305 South Downing Street, Denver, CO 80209
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
(303) 733-3923

Charcoal Restaurant

43 West 9th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204
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
(303) 454-0000

Devil's Food

Old South Gaylord Street Shops, 1020 South Gaylord Street, Denver, CO 80209
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
(303) 733-7448

Flagstaff House Restaurant

1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder, CO 80302
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.
1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-4640
(303) 442-4640

Izakaya Den

1487 South Pearl Street, Denver, CO 80210
Saturday is the only day of the week lunch is offered at this sexy Japanese and sushi restaurant, ideally coinciding with the holiday this year.
1487 South Pearl Street, Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-0691
(303) 777-0691

Old Major

3316 Tejon Street, Denver, CO 80211
In addition to a solid weekend brunch menu, the morning cocktails include four types of mimosas and a rum punch, all perfect for toasting to love.
3316 Tejon Street, Denver, CO 80211
(720) 420-0622
(720) 420-0622

P17

1600 East 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
Leisure over a carafe of red or white sangria and nosh on bistro brunch fare at this Uptown spot.
1600 East 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 399-0988
(303) 399-0988

Rioja

Larimer Square, 1431 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202
Rioja just unveiled a fresh and chic new look, which you can check while taking in the regularly offered weekend brunch.
Larimer Square, 1431 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 820-2282
(303) 820-2282

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