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Rise and Shine at the 20th Street Cafe
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 5:29 a.m.

Danielle Lirette
The sausage breakfast burrito is a relatively recent addition to the menu.
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The original counter at the 20th Street Cafe.
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Blueberry French toast is a crowd-pleaser.
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Owner Rodney Okuno makes blueberry French toast on the grill.
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Smothered steak and eggs at the 20th Street Cafe.
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A letter from Congresswoman Pat Schroeder dated March 2, 1988, commending the 20th Street Cafe.
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Blueberry French toast is made with blueberry muffins.
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The 20th Street Cafe has a real counter culture.
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The lunch rush at the 20th Street Cafe.
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Blueberry French toast at the 20th Street Cafe.
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Inside the 20th Street Cafe.
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Apple cobbler at the 20th Street Cafe.
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Inside the 20th Street Cafe.
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The sausage breakfast burrito is a big seller.
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Waking up at the 20th Street Cafe.
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Cheeseburger at the 20th Street Cafe.
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Hot chocolate on the counter at the 20th Street Cafe.
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The 20th Street Cafe has been serving since just after WWII.
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Inside the 20th Street Cafe.
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Steak and potatoes with a side of corn.
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The 20th Street Cafe is a landmark in a changing neighborhood.
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Rise and Shine at the 20th Street Cafe
While longtime restaurants are fast disappearing, the 20th Street Cafe has been helping Denver residents wake up and smell the coffee for 72 years. The downtown diner is a family-owned, no-frills place...and exactly what this city needs. Get the full story in Gretchen Kurtz's review of the 20th Street Cafe. All photos by Danielle Lirette.
While longtime restaurants are fast disappearing, the 20th Street Cafe has been helping Denver residents wake up and smell the coffee for 72 years. The downtown diner is a family-owned, no-frills place...and exactly what this city needs. Get the full story in Gretchen Kurtz's review of the 20th Street Cafe. All photos by Danielle Lirette.
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