"We’ve lived in Congress Park for over 10 years, and that space has seen plenty of restaurants come and go. Briar Patch is by far the best restaurant that has ever been there. The food is insanely delicious—thoughtfully curated and made entirely from scratch. Their chef, Amanda Singh, is Michelin-trained and was named “Brunch Baddie of Denver” by the Food Network, and it absolutely shows. Personal must-haves: the espressotinis, the wings (now my husband’s favorite wings in Denver), and the chicken pot pie—the homemade puff pastry is completely out of this world. Don’t skip the fresh pastry of the day on the brunch menu either; so far, my favorite has been the raspberry almond pound cake. Beyond the food, the entire staff clearly takes pride in what they do. They’re attentive, knowledgeable, and always happy to answer questions or offer recommendations. What truly sets Briar Patch apart is their commitment to the Congress Park community. From supporting Teller Elementary from day one to creating a kids’ menu based on community input—and even offering children’s activities—it’s clear they genuinely care. We’re especially excited for cocktails and cookie decorating! Briar Patch is definitely here to stay, and I encourage everyone to go give it a try. You won’t be sorry."

"Such a cute spot with absolutely amazing service! Their beer—brewed in-house—is fantastic, and they also have a surprisingly great wine selection (coming from a wine snob). Michael was our bartender and he was really fun, friendly, and fast service. But let’s talk about the wings… they were unbelievable. Perfectly crispy, super flavorful, and honestly some of the best I’ve had anywhere. I’m already planning my next trip back just for those. And the value? Almost unbeatable. They even offer Happy Hour on Saturdays, which is rare, and for the two of us having two drinks each plus two shared apps (full wings and trio of sliders), we walked out at around $33 per person. For the quality you get, that’s incredible. If you’re looking for a place that nails great food, great drinks, great service, and great prices—this is it. Highly, highly recommend. Also, there’s parking, it’s kid friendly with open space and patio, and the noise level isn’t too loud. Go and say hey to Michael at the bar and hit their Saturday happy hour!!"

"Great new addition to the Congress Park neighborhood! We went opening week and were super impressed with the staff and food. We really enjoyed the buffalo cauliflower wings and the salads. They brew their own beer at Briar Commons and have a great selection of cocktails, too. They also have a large outdoor patio which is lovely."

"Pleasantly surprised! During my 3 years of living in the area I’ve seen a couple of places in this spot, none of which have survived unfortunately. With that said, I was skeptical of Briar Patch opening but decided to give it a try. We had a wonderful experience! The food was tasty, service was great, and always enjoy a pup friendly patio. We had hangar steak and an onion burger, both of which were delicious and well priced overall! Would recommend supporting this place!"

"Just discovered this place and had a wonderful first experience! We started with a Sidecar and Bacon Fat Washed Old Fashioned. As picky cocktail people - both were well-balanced and delicious. The fried chicken sandwich and royale burger did not disappoint either. Fresh, hot, seasoned well, and cooked to perfection! Fries were fresh, hot, and crispy. Even the side salad and white wine vinaigrette dressing (which usually feels like an after thought at most places) were so good. The quality to price ratio is impressive and appreciated. The cooks and bartender definitely know what they’re doing! Keep up the good work - we’ll be back!"