Hi-Dive & Sputnik
Denver, CO 80209-1505
Phone: (720) 570-4500
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User Reviews for Hi-Dive & Sputnik
02/22/2008 Posted by denverbc
Sputnik is located on the south end of Broadway, or as some like to refer to it: “SO BO.” The bar/restaurant is laden with retro décor, accentuating the mildly attractive, overtly tortured, Denver hipster crowd who frequent it. Anxious to try out the “Weekend Hangover Brunch,” The DBC (Denver Brunch Club) walked in only to be greeted by…no one. Apparently the bohemian work philosophies of the costumers who patron Sputnik have spilled over to the management and staff. One cannot hope for the luxury of a host or waiting list and customers must actually loom over those already dining in hopes to snag the next open spot. It was a little over an hour before our party of six was able to claim a red pizza hut-like leather booth. Once seated, it took 20 minutes to flag down what appeared to be the only server on staff. It took another 10 minutes to actually get the drinks, which poses the proverbial question, “Are bottomless mimosas really bottomless if there is no one to refill them?” We had to hunt down menus, which proved to be a difficult task, but still somewhat easier than tracking down our waitress to actually put the food order in. After a total of maybe 2-21/2 hours, plates were finally placed beside our empty champagne flutes and coffee cups. Although we had nothing to wash it down with, the food was hot, simple, and delicious. To the waitress’ credit, she did bring out the round of waters requested upon first sitting down after she cleared our empty plates…what???? The entire experience took up about 31/2. All in all, Sputnik failed to launch, however I anticipate a future visit where I’ll take advantage of the bar seating, which seems to lends itself to the whole mimosa refill thing.
Pros: 5$ Mimosas, Atmosphere, and People Watching
Cons: Service Service Service!
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10/29/2007 Posted by cath78
I go to Sputnik all the time. It's a few blocks from my house and open late, with a pretty good menu. Most of the sandwiches are tasty, as are the brunch items. There's plenty on the menu, however, that is imaginative but something just gets lost in the execution. You cannot beat the $5 bottomless mimosas for getting tanked on a Sunday morning. That being said, the staff here is appalling. Food, drinks and the check usually take forevs. Whenever I open a tab, I'm invariably given my bill with some else's credit card. Most of the servers are pretty condescending, which is interesting considering they've got a collective IQ comparable to a sack of hammers or perhaps a box of hair. There you go. Take what you will.
Pros: sandwiches, brunch, booze
Cons: the service
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