Fox and the Hen is a restaurant in Denver, Colorado, United States. It opened in the Highlands neighborhood in 2023. Co-founder Carrie Baird is the executive chef.
The restaurant Fox and the Hen operates in Denver's Highlands neighborhood.[1] The interior has "quirky" wallpaper, according to The Infatuation.[2]
The menu includes fried chicken, hash browns, the "Bobby Flay-vos" (huevos rancheros),[2] pizza bagels, and fancy toasts.[3][4]Phoenix Magazine describes the huevos rancheros as "two sunny-side-up eggs served chilaquiles-style on a crispy corn tortilla over a tangy bath of chunky tomatillo salsa and black beans".[5] The French omelet has spring peas, garden cream cheese, beet-cured salmon, and "everything" spice.[6] Among drink options are wine and the cocktail called "Kick Rocks Nerd", which has Woody Creek Mary's Gin and Pop Rocks.[7]
History
Executive chef Carrie Baird[8] and Michael Fox opened the restaurant[9][10] in 2023,[11] in the space that previously housed Ceviche.[12]
Reception
Lily O'Neill included the business in The Denver Post's list of the twelve "hottest" restaurant openings of 2023.[13] Erica Buehler, Allyson Reedy, and Molly Martin included Fox and the Hen in Thrillist's 2024 overview of Denver's best brunches.[3] Reedy also included the business in The Infatuation's 2025 lists of the city's twelve best breakfasts and "brunch spots".[2][14] Martin also included the restaurant in Westword's 2025 overview of Denver's best brunches.[15]
Ruth Tobias included Fox and the Hen in Eater Denver's 2025 list of the city's "best breakfasts worth waking up for".[4]
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