Brunch Alert - Ester's

Saying that Denver is completely into brunch is an understatement. In fact brunching has become an acceptable verb in most people's vocabulary in this city. I recently discovered a new brunch location to add to the arsenal - Ester's at 1950 s. Holly st.

I was slightly skeptical when I pulled into the strip mall off of Holly and Evans. There is a liquor store, nail shop, a retro furniture store, and the strip is anchored by Ester's. Upon entering, I was pleasantly surprised by the super chic decor - a mix of pallet wood and clean-lined accessories with bright pops of color. Best of all, even though the restaurant was busy at 11am on a Saturday, we did not have to wait for a table for two.




Ester's core menu features Napoleon style pizzas from the gas pizza oven. I probably should have tried this, but my companion and I went for a more traditional brunch of Huevos Rancheros and Chilaquiles. Both were delicious and you wouldn't go wrong ordering either dish. The Chilaquiles was the traditional presentation, but the Huevos came out a little different than expected. The components were all there, but instead of the typical red or green chili, there was a spicy broth that mixed with the beans, reminding me more of a black bean soup than a chili sauce. It was delicious all the same.





My only complaint was that the acoustics were a little out of control and it was pretty difficult to have a conversation where we were sitting. The restaurant could improve the atmosphere, by adding just a few more acoustic panels to offset the ambient noise. Other than that, it was a great experiance and I'm looking forward to