Stowaway Kitchen Denver was my favorite breakfast in Denver, and I am still thinking about those waffles.
The restaurant has a cozy, neighborhood feel and a menu that pulls inspiration from different parts of the world. Stowaway Kitchen also puts a big emphasis on thoughtful ingredients, using local and seasonal products when possible, which definitely came through in what we ordered.
The Stowaway Kitchen menu is a little more creative than your standard eggs-and-pancakes breakfast, but it still feels approachable. If you are looking for a Denver brunch spot with interesting food that does not feel overly fussy, this was easily one of my favorites from our trip.
If you are planning more of your trip around where to eat, my DIY Denver Food Tour: Best Places to Eat in Denver Colorado has more of the restaurants and food stops I would add to your list.
We did not have a reservation at Stowaway Kitchen. We walked in around 9:20 AM on a Thursday and were able to get one of the last available tables. That worked out perfectly for us, but I would absolutely make a reservation if you are coming on a weekend.
We ordered three things to share, which worked really well because there were way too many things on the menu I wanted to try.
The cornbread was made with Moxie’s non-GMO blue corn and served toasted with whipped crème fraîche, Forte Farms Palisade peaches, and salted butter pecans.
This ended up being a really fun order, especially once I figured out the trick that made it even better.
More on that in a minute.
The waffle came topped with Forte Farms elephant heart plums roasted with Pedro Ximénez sherry, Basque cheesecake, and pistachios.
Everything was served over a freshly milled Einkorn sourdough waffle with maple syrup.
This was easily my favorite thing we ordered.
The scram sandwich came with Beeler’s ham, Sriracha mayo, soft scrambled eggs, arugula, and tomato chutney on a brioche bun.
Wendy's Tip: Also order it with avocado.
This was our savory choice and helped balance out the waffle-and-cornbread situation happening on the rest of the table.
The sherry plum + Basque cheesecake waffle was SO good.
The plums were slightly sweet, then you had the pistachios adding a little salty, savory crunch, and finally the maple syrup bringing everything together. Every bite had a little bit of everything going on.
Sweet. Savory. Creamy. Crunchy.
Perfection.
The Basque cheesecake also made the waffle feel much more interesting than a typical sweet brunch dish without making it overwhelmingly rich.
If I went back tomorrow, this would immediately be on the table again.
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The blue corn cornbread with peaches was another really fun order.
It is not super sweet on its own, especially compared with traditional Southern-style sweet cornbread.
My tip: drizzle a little maple syrup over it.
That extra bit of sweetness made a huge difference for me and balanced really well with the peaches, crème fraîche, and salted butter pecans.
If you prefer your cornbread on the sweeter side like I do (southern girl👋), definitely try it this way.
The scram sandwich was our savory order and helped balance out all the sweet stuff on the table.
Between the soft scrambled eggs, ham, Sriracha mayo, arugula, tomato chutney, and brioche bun, it felt much closer to a traditional breakfast option than the other two things we ordered.
It is a good choice if you are visiting with someone who wants a more familiar breakfast while you are busy ordering cheesecake waffles for the table.
Stowaway Kitchen felt like the perfect brunch spot. It is small, cozy, and casual, with white brick walls, wood tables, plants, and lots of natural light. It feels more like a neighborhood café than a big trendy brunch restaurant.
It can get busy and a little noisy during peak breakfast and brunch hours, so I would expect a livelier atmosphere if you go later in the morning.
I liked that it felt relaxed and comfortable. You definitely do not need to dress up, and it was an easy spot to have a really good breakfast before heading out to explore more of Denver.
If you are deciding what to do after breakfast, my Top Things to Do in Denver Colorado is a good place to start. You can also use my A Weekend in Denver Colorado: The Perfect First-Time Itinerary if you are trying to fit Stowaway Kitchen into a short trip.
Our server was fine. Not bad. Not amazing. Just fine.
But the food was so good that it honestly did not change how I felt about the restaurant.
I thought the prices matched the quality.
Stowaway Kitchen uses a lot of thoughtfully sourced and seasonal ingredients, and the portions were exactly what I wanted for brunch—not tiny, but not so enormous that I needed a nap immediately afterward.
Sharing several dishes is also a great way to experience the menu.
We ordered three things between us, which let us try both sweet and savory options without committing to only one dish. Considering how many things on the menu sounded good, I would probably order this way again.
If food is a major part of your Denver plans, my One Day in RiNo Denver: Where to Eat, Shop, and Explore has another easy area to spend a day eating your way through the city.
Of all the breakfasts we had in Denver, Stowaway Kitchen was my favorite.
And apparently I am not alone. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, especially when it comes to the food, with a lot of people calling it one of their favorite breakfast or brunch spots in Denver. I completely agree.
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We stayed in downtown Denver during our trip. You can read my The Maven Hotel Denver Review: What to Expect if you are considering staying near the Dairy Block.
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If you are flying into the city, read my Denver Airport Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Denver International Airport before your trip. Denver International Airport has a few quirks that are much easier when you know what to expect ahead of time.
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For a nicer dinner during your trip, see my Best Dinner Restaurants for a Special Occasion in Denver.
And if you want somewhere to go after dinner, my Best Cocktail and Mocktail Bars in Denver Colorado includes options for both cocktails and zero-proof drinks.
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Nothing on this list is filler it’s all stuff I’ve used, packed, and repacked more times than I can count. Full shop linked in my bio if you want to build out your own kit before your next trip.
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Full breakdown on parking, what to pack, and timing it right is linked in my bio.
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Save this if you feel the itch too.🍁
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Want a full escape from the city instead? Hocking Hills lodges and Gervasi Vineyard are both an easy drive out and worth the detour.
Not every hotel on this list is for every trip... that’s kind of the point. Full breakdown by neighborhood and budget, link in bio 🍂
Thousands of motorcycles, decades of history, and one very hot infield. 🏍️
I went into Mid-Ohio Vintage Motorcycle Days expecting a bike show. What I got was closer to a small town that pops up once a year camps stretched across the hills, swap meet tables piled with parts I couldn’t name, and bikes older than some of the people admiring them parked next to restorations that looked showroom-fresh.
Fair warning: this is not a quick stop. Give yourself the whole day, wear real shoes, and don’t skip the racing watching pre-war machines and modern superbikes share the same track is worth the sunburn.
Ohio keeps surprising me. Full recap on the blog link in bio. 🔗
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