I'm always on the lookout for good brunch places in Denver. I was hoping to try Beatrice & Woodsley, but they only serve brunch on the weekend. Lucile's was an option, but I've been there a bunch. And to Pete's (both downtown and in University Park). There's also Breakfast King, Hot Cakes, Snooze, Dozens, Waffle House, IHOP ... no shortage of options for a hearty start to the day.Today we tried Mona's on South Broadway, a new outpost of the original at 15th and Platte Street downtown. The space is bright and open. It wasn't very crowded, so I couldn't say what the noise level is like when it's full.
The Sergeant chose blueberry flapjacks with lemon whipped cream. He added peppered bacon with a side of fruit.
Sure looks yummy! I meant to ask for a bite, but waited too long.I ordered the corned beef hash with eggs over easy. I have to say, this was the strangest interpretation of corned beef hash I've encountered:
It was very chunky, with discrete pieces of potato, green pepper, red onion and squares of corned beef. It tasted good, though the onion was a little abundant and on the raw side for me. Maybe I'm just a corned beef purist, but I do prefer the more traditional variety.I only just now realized, too, that my toast never showed up. Clearly I didn't miss it during the meal, but still.
I did like the coffee.
I'm not sure how long this location has been open, but it feels a little like they're still working out the kinks. I'll go back another time and try some other dishes. Meanwhile, can anyone explain the legs over the door?| Mona's Restaurant 141 S. Broadway Denver, CO 80209 303-778-1111 Breakfast and Lunch Mon-Fri: 7am-2pm Sat-Sun: 7am-3pm |  |
I love a good brunch place too. Food looks great. Nice legs:)
ReplyDeleteThe legs look like something left over from Halloween. The pancakes look amazing, but you're right about the hash. Looks like a home fries/veggie stir fry combo to me. Do you have home fries in the west? If you didn't before, you've got'm now.
ReplyDeleteTo Funny!!!! Thanks for dropping by my site - I loved the tomato beanies....I can relate making items several times to get it right!
ReplyDeleteNot sure I would have liked that hash either but the pancakes and pepper bacon are right up my alley and look delish!
ReplyDeleteThe combos and sprightly presentation look very Snooze-like. And THAT'S a compliment.
ReplyDeleteSo I had to go look up why a pancake is called a flapjack. I am used to the UK flapjack - which are more like crispy bars. I used to bake them a lot as a kid - with golden syrup! Yum!
ReplyDeleteI'm getting so hungry looking at your blog today. I'd even eat a pumpkin that's been gnawed on by a squirrel.
ReplyDeleteLisa, it was tasty!
ReplyDeleteBetts, they look a little more permanent than Halloween, but maybe you're right. We do have home fries here,and I like 'em. But I was expecting hash.
Thistledew, I got obsessed! As you know, it's easy enough to crank out a bunch if you're motivated.
Fruitlady, I was tempted by the bacon, too!
Claire, I haven't gotten to Snooze yet, but it's on my list.
Manisha, I didn't know they were something different in the U.K. I'll have to look them up myself.
JGH, ha! Go have a snack.
That egg on potatoes looks great!
ReplyDeleteI've attempted to visit Snooze twice, once with another couple - but each time the line was around the block and we wound up at Mercury Cafe.
have a great weekend!