Work & Class

Even though, this place was packed, we were seated quickly and the server was super friendly. We tried both the Spicy-​Basil and the Orange-​Clove specialty cocktails, and both were uniquely delicious. Just looking for a lighter meal for three to share, we enjoyed the Massive Attack Salad, the Chickpea Croquets, and the Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Squash. All very good, and again… served quickly even with a full house. Our friends at another table raved about the Beef Brisket.

Sad to say I wasn’t blown away.
Perhaps we just came on an off night.
My tabled ordered the meatballs/​grits app, the peppers four ways app, the goat, and the Mac n cheese. Then some of the pork.
For starters, the meatballs came out about two minutes after we ordered them… Which I guess is a good thing to an extent, but also shows that what we were eating wasn’t exactly fresh. The grits were good, the meatballs somewhat bland. Next out were the peppers, which I suppose I really have no complaints about, but then again, you can’t really mess up peppers. The goat was lacking seasoning… Citrus??? Something. It was very boring, as was the ramekin of stock that came on the side. The Mac and cheese also needed salt, however, we were all a little happier when mixing the Mac and goat.
After still being hungry, due to the tiny portions, we ordered the pork something or other, that came with a cabbage slaw.
And that’s where we found ALL the salt and citrus that everything else was lacking. We literally couldn’t handle it.
The staff was beyond amazing, and I enjoyed the atmosphere, I just wish i had been wowed by the food. I would come back… If someone else was buying…

Great food. However, it is a bit pricey for a casual eatery. They don’t take reservations so plan ahead. Everything we ordered was delicious. I particularly liked the pulled porn. The banana pudding was to die for. It was the perfect amount of sweetness.

Love love this place! We only stayed for a few appetizers but they were so fantastic. We sat by the kitchen bar. Cool to see them cooking everything! One dish had poblano polenta with crawfish which was to die for! The other was a braised brisket which I didn’t even need to cut it, it fell apart so easily.

Wow, just went to W&C for the first time last night, and was just gobsmacked at how good this place is! Place is very small and very crowded and loud. I was just in town on business, and got there at about 8PM on Friday night. The wait was an hour — I almost bailed, but I’m so glad I didn’t! Also, the wait gave me a bit of time to explore the Bazaar nearby.
Cocktails — had a hibuscus grapefruit lemoade with gin (one of the house cocktails). I want to try to reproduce this one at home!
Food — the entrees are served in 3 different portions — ¼lb, ½lb, and 1 lb, so you can mix and match. Had goat and beef brisket. Wow! And the wild mushroom risoto side dish is a must have as well.
Service — friendly and attentive. Cocktail came quickly, and foot at the appropriate times.
Can’t wait to return to Denver and W&C!

Their lamb dish is a KNOCK OUT! We tried the ¼ lb and wish I got more! Take their Rec on medium rare, it’s phenomenal.

I first tried Work & Class a few months ago with some friends, and I’ve gone back quite a bit since then.
It has quickly become one of my go-​to restaurants in Denver. The staff have always been great, even in light of their tight working spaces and intense flow of customers.
The restaurant itself has a great vibe, and it’s a perfect place to go with a group of friends. It’s trendy, but in a very sustainable way if that makes any sense.
Amongst all of these great things, the food is by far the best part to this restaurant. Out of everything I’ve tried so far (which has been a lot), my favorite has to be the lamb, it’s incredible. I usually order the ½ lb. and eat it in its entirety.
I’ve also had their empanadas, meatballs, sweet plantains, french fries, mac & cheese, brussels sprouts, wild mushroom risotto (to die for) and their chickpea croquettes, all of which were great.
It seems as though you can’t go wrong here!

Not that this place needs another good review but this is hands down one of my favorite place to eat. From the very frist time I had a meal here I loved it. Always delicious, always consistent. I can’t say I’ve had anything of the menu that changes regularly that I didn’t love. My favorite on the menu is the braised pork, you must try it words can’t do the intense flavor justice. I’ve also have had a green and kidney bean salad that was dress in a light cuminy vinegar, sadly the last time I was there they no longer had it but I would love if it came back!
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Just… wow. Seriously. The food was so so so good!
Went to dinner for the first time here last night with a friend. We went around 6:30 and the wait for first available (which includes the community table and heated atrium) was only 20 minutes. Since there isn’t a lot of space to wait, the hostess told us that we could go across the street and grab a drink and they would call us. (You get 10% off at DADA Art Bar if you mention you’re waiting for a table here — to note, DADA is not open on Sundays). However, Los Chingones was open, so we went in there and grabbed a drink at the bar. Both are right across the street from W&C.
Once we got called, we headed over and were seated at the community table. So like any community table, it was pretty cozy — you are elbow to elbow — but this does not bother me, just a note for those of you who may prefer your personal space. Also and literally my ONLY negative comment is that this place is LOUD. If you are a quiet talker or looking for a quiet dinner, probably not the place for you.
So back to the food — to start we had the Blue Corn Empanadas (serves 2) and they were delicious! Perfectly fried — they came with a smoked tomato sauce but I actually preferred them plain.
For dinner, I ordered the ½ lb Whiskey and Coke Beef Brisket — my eyes were WAY bigger than my belly, I should have gotten the ¼ lb but gave what I couldn’t eat to my friend. More importantly — it was AMAZING! The meat just fell apart and was juicy and tender. It was served with a dipping sauce and honestly, I ate almost all of it — whatever it was, it was delicious and paired with the brisket perfectly. My friend had the ½ lb chicken — the server recommended the Orange Thyme — and he picked it clean lol. So if you are a person who likes to eat or just a bigger guy like my friend, the ½ lb would be the way to go. Or go with someone like me who orders too much and then feeds it to you :)
The sides are al a carte and we got the large orders of Mushroom Risotto and the Wisconsin Cheddar Mac & Cheese. While they actually looked kind of small, we were not able to finish them. The risotto was our favorite so I highly recommend but the mac & cheese was also very good.
Of course we had to have dessert — the Sweet Butternut Flan was just incredible (and I don’t even like flan!) but the Hazelnut Chocolate Tart was my favorite — it was basically a very thick and creamy chocolate brownie that was just to die for.
Overall, an amazing night! Our server was amazing, despite being very busy — we never went without and he checked on us regularly. The restaurant is just a cool space and everyone was very nice. I HIGHLY recommend (and already have to several friends) and cannot wait to return!

Went here with a group on a Friday night and beat the crowd by arriving close to 5:15pm.
We ordered a smörgåsbord of the small plates offered:
App:
Was a special… Avocado-​taco-​bruschetta-​like-​something with pink pickled onions? I thought it was difficult to eat and share bc of the textures.
Meats:
Coriander Roasted Colorado Lamb
Whisky & Coke Beef Brisket
Roasted Goat
Rotisserie Chicken Buffalo Style
Sides:
Fried Sweet Plantains
Wisconsin Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Apple Cider Braised Greens
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Breads:
Griddled Goat Cheese Masa
Jalapeño Cornbread
Desserts:
Pear Vanilla Bread Pudding
Hazelnut Chocolate Tart
Drinks:
Various Alcoholic Bevs
House-​made virgin fruit lemonade (was great, I had two)
I wouldn’t say I remember any of things blowing my socks off and being particularly memorable, but everything was very well prepared and tasty. The environment has nice ambiance and being able to sit on the heated indoor patio was a nice touch in the December month. The bathrooms were impeccably clean and the staff quite friendly and made good recommendations. I enjoyed it.

My best friend was excited to bring me here on my several day visit with her. She was so happy that I was so impressed! The small space, nice décor, and friendly staff all added to the great food and drink.
I love the small plates trend because it allows friends to share and sample more.
My best friend, being from FL, loves shrimp and grits. W&C offered crawfish and grits. My bestie has only eaten crawfish once, and her experience wasn’t good. These were pretty good though. And she said the grits were great, so I’d take that as some sincere gospel.
We also had the blue corn empanadas. I’ve only ever had blue corn chips, but this was so good — as was the spicy dipping sauce.
For the main course, we had the braised short rib and the veg mix of Brussels sprouts and butternut squash — both holy yum! We also had the mushroom risotto that was decent, but the risotto was a little too creamy, like they just used some cream of mushroom soup mixture. In retrospect, some potatoes would have gone great with the beef — sort of like grandma’s pot roast and potatoes.
Overall, I was impressed and would happily return.

My wife and I visited Work & Class for the very first time on Friday.
We now, no kidding, have a favorite restaurant.
We were surprised by being sat immediately. The restaurant was crowded, but we got lucky.
The draft beers are reasonable and local ($ 5). I went for one of their barrel age cocktails (which was a yummy old fashion). The barrel age drinks were about $ 12
We were treated to a chefs taste of the chicpea croquette — delicious.
Work & Class is very different than other restaurants. Everything is alacarte and everything has multiple «sizes». For example we got the Colorado coriander lamb dish as our main. We picked the ¼lb size. There are also available 1lb and larger size.. with a helpful hint (¼ is good for one.. and so on).
For an appetizer we started with the empanadas. Blue corn with some smoky good sauce.
We got a side — a nice green helping of «cider greens». For a bread we picked a chili biscuit.
For dessert we got the buterscotch pudding. I was a little surprised — it was delicious but it was definitely American pudding, not european
The entire meal (2 drinks, 1 cocktail included) was about $ 54 bucks. This is the best price — fanciest tasting — casual fun place i’ve been to. It is a new favorite and since its so reasonable we will be here often (no need to save for a special occasion)

I had read that this restaurant was getting amazing reviews. So my husband and I took my parents for dinner last night and we were not disappointed. We ordered several items from each category because we wanted to try a little bit of everything.
Appetizers: NEW JERSEY ERNIE’S MEATBALLS and PEPPERS FIVE WAYS.
We all really enjoyed the meatballs and some of us were not too thrilled with the peppers. My husband and dad gobbled them up and said they were amazing, but I think my mom and I were just not overwhelmed because we aren’t big pepper fans.
Main course: COCHINITA PIBIL and WHISKEY AND COKE BRISKET
I could eat the brisket everyday and the pork every other day (variety is key!). Both meat choices were juicy and flavorful.
Sides: ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & WINTER SQUASH, WISCONSIN CHEDDAR MAC & CHEESE, and HAND-​CUT FRENCH FRIES
My mom and I were the only ones to eat the brussel sprouts and winter squash. We loved it and it was a nice vegetable to add to the already heavy carb sides. We all fought over the mac and cheese and french fries because they were great.
Desserts: BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING, PEAR-​VANILLA BREAD PUDDING, HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE TART
The desserts were ok. We all decided the desserts were not the focus of the night but the meats and sides took the show.

My friends from LA were in town and made reservations for dinner this past Friday. It had been a while since I came here so I was eager to go back.
I remember it being a fun spot for my friend’s birthday dinner I attended. But I don’t remember it being so loud. It’s a tiny place, and boy do they pack it in. Similar restaurants in the neighborhood are small but not as noisy.
We wanted to order our food tapas style to share. My friend ordered the brussel sprouts, which were by far, my favorite thing on the menu. She also ordered the large of the mac and cheese, and the chicken wing.
I ordered the vegetarian empenadas. We also ordered three of the four desserts. We had the Apple Crisp, the bourbon pudding thing, and I am sad to say I forgot the 3^rd item.
For our meals, I was shocked that the portion size was so small. Thankfully we had gotten drinks and apps at a different place prior to eating here but I would’ve been disappointed if I was really hungry.
The desserts were really good. The 2 afore mentioned desserts were phenomenal.
I do want to come back a 3^rd time and try again. I do remember my first experience being much better. Hopefully, it won’t be as noisy this next time too.

Absolutely amazing! Where have you been all my life? This place is right up here with Root Down in Denver, which known to be one of the best «natural/​organic, locally sourced, hormone and GMO free» type of restaurants. I only wish there was something like this in southeast Michigan were I live. I’m lucky to have found it thanks to recommendations from family an friends.
I ordered EVERYTHING I could for two people. Unfortunately we had to do carry-​out but it did not disappoint both in service and food. My husband got the lamb burger which was finger licking good with sweet potato hash which was probably THE best I’ve ever had. So good I almost forgot what I ordered. Lol

Came in on a Sunday right when they opened and was seated at a table for two immediately. The rest of the restaurant, patio, and bar filled up fast. We were later told that we came in at the perfect time because the night before they had a 3 hour wait. We soon learned why…
First the drinks. They have four house cocktails with which you can mix your choice of spirit. We chose the hibiscus grapefruit lemonade with vodka and the tart pomegranate cucumber with tequila. Both delicious and because it was happy hour, only $ 6 each.
Second the food. We ordered two items off the happy hour menu: the chile relleno and green chile cheese fries. Admittedly hard to mess up, but definitely delicious and only $ 5 each. We also order two additional sides to share: the jalapeño cornbread ($ 3) and roasted Brussels sprouts with winter squash ($ 5). The cornbread was light and fluffy and the sprouts were seasoned really well. Lastly we were given an off menu dessert on the house… a layered citrus cream cake. It was something I probably never would have ordered myself, but was soooo good!
Overall, the staff was super friendly and extremely attentive, the space was very comfortable, and the food and drink were delicious and relatively cheap. Definitely a place I would come back to!

Work and Class is like a kids menu with adult food.
Very trendy place in Denver. We decided to wait over an hour for a table and went to the bar across the street. The restaurant is really small (like the portions), so be prepared to wait and to be very comfortable with your neighbors. We didn’t mind though!
The food is very tasty, but I just wish the portions were slightly larger. Not sure if that is the gluttonous Texan in me taking. Their portion recommendations are «¼ pound is for 1 person and ½ pound is for someone who can eat». There were 4 of us and we all ordered a different meat: lamb, goat, chicken, and brisket. The chicken was pretty much one wing. The other meats were really tasty and cooked well.
We ordered 2 appetizers and had to he an extra of each since the meatballs only came with 3. They were about $ 9 which I thought was crazy. But again, they were good.
The sizes are delicious and are good to order to share. We got about 4 regular sizes and shared.
Definitely give work and class a visit if you’re looking for a trendy spot on a night out, but expect to wait and to be served very teeny tiny portions.

Besides Elite Unilocal events, this was probably the best dining experience I’ve had all year! Yes, there is a wait, yes, the place is tiny (no tables of over 7 allowed– ever!), but yes it is worth it.
Here is what we got: a few really good cocktails, some wine, the Halibut Ceviche appetizer, ½ pound goat, ½ pound braised pork, ½ pound lamb (my FAVORITE), plantains, their famous chickpea croquettes, and some sort of chocolate tart. To eat here you have to be a little adventurous. I mean, plantains? Why would I go to a sit-​down restaurant and order bananas lol? But the food was all so unique and we finished every single dish. Definitely come here and eat «tapa style» so you can try a bunch of different things!
We did rack up a pricey bill between me and three of my guy friends but I think everything was priced fairly for the quality and taste. I can’t WAIT to come back here. SO GOOD. The HYPE IS REAL!

A funny thing happened when I was talking to Adam about his plans to take me to dinner yesterday. The whole time I kept on asking what’s the name of the place? He kept texting me back Work & Class. I assumed he’s at a class for work. Yes this went on the whole morning :)
W&C is so alive. The tiny entrance reflects a tiny inside. Close quarters. Loud. It’s a party! Have you seen a silent party? The age of the customers are so widely varied. But everyone was enjoying themselves. Love the atmosphere. We were told that Tuesday was a mellow night. I am scared of their widely crazy Friday nights! :)
The food: Amazing. I ordered Roasted Kabrito (Goat) ½ lb. $ 12.75. This dish has the right to be famous. It’s really good. If you’re worried it might be gamey-​no need to. It’s totally been civilized for you. With a side of some dipping sauce. DO NOT SKIP THE SAUCE.
Then I tried Adam’s Coriander Roasted Lamb. I died and went to heaven. Yes a quick dish switch and I’m in business! No sauce needed here. It was seasoned well with the meat still reddish, trimmed and resembled a seared Ahi. So yes this is my favorite among the two entrees. Also ½ lb. a couple of dollars more at $ 14.75.
Their portion counseling: ¼ lb is decent for one person. ½ lb is for people who can eat. Guess what? Next time I will get the 1lb instead because I can more than eat!
We also had the New Jersey Ernie’s Meatballs. $ 9. Three meatballs served on a bed of poblano grits with spicy tomato sauce and Parmesan. I recommend this as well. It tastes as good as it looks!
The chickpea croquettes I will get again. The Big Pig in a blanket was different. The blanket was crusty but tasty! We skipped dessert.
We both had beers. It’s a must! The staff were amazingly well organized. Yet they keep their friendly and warm demeanor. No wonder Adam wanted me to try this place.
They don’t take reservations. But I hope you don’t mind. It’s worth it!

Small plates executed well. Great service and timing of bringing out dishes. All the dishes were tasty. Rotating seasonal food menu.
I really liked ‘The Massive Attack Salad’. Good preserved lemon vinaigrette dressing, and the tempura broccoli adds a nice crunch.
They are known for their meats, and you can order by the ¼, ½, and full pound. I enjoyed the coriander roasted Colorado lamb.
Tasty grits + shrimp also! And the cream sauteed chard with cheese. YUM!
W + C was crowded on a Saturday night. There’s tables, counter, and outdoor seating. I can imagine this being a nice place to hang out during a relaxing weekday happy hour. The high Unilocal reviews brought us to this place, and I completely agree with the rating!