About
Ownership: Wide Awake Eatery is owned by Leah and Todd Hills, who also own Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia (home to Denver's award-winning Riot BBQ kitchen as of May 2026). Wide Awake opened June 1, 2025 on Wilcox Street.
Wide Awake Eatery offers guests a vibrant brunch and dinner experience with a focus on farm-inspired American dishes and craft cocktails. The welcoming atmosphere features live music on select nights and ample outdoor seating, including a dog-friendly patio. Service is warm and attentive, with reservations accepted through OpenTable.
What To Expect:
- 🍳 Creative brunch classics and elevated American fare
- 🍹 Artisan cocktails with strong espresso options
- 🎸 Live music evenings Wednesday to Saturday
- 🐕 Dog-friendly outdoor seating on the patio
Important Information:
- Outdoor dining available with fireplace
- Free parking options with some difficulty at peak times
- Wheelchair accessible entrance, restrooms, and seating
- Reservations recommended, especially for larger groups
Come for the food, stay for the lively atmosphere and community vibe.
📍 Local Insights
☕ Must-Try Drinks: The pumpkin spice espresso martini and cold-pressed orange juice are standouts that patrons rave about.
🌞 Outdoor Patio Vibes: Request outdoor seating to enjoy fireplace comfort and live piano music, especially on weekends.
🎶 Live Music Nights: Live entertainment runs Wednesday through Saturday evenings, creating a fun dining ambiance without overwhelming volume early in the week.
🐕 Dog Friendly: Dog owners love bringing their pets along thanks to the welcoming patio and attentive staff.
👨👩👧 Hills Family Sister Venue: Owned by Leah and Todd Hills, who also run Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia. As of May 2026 Wide Open's kitchen is run by Denver's Riot BBQ — different menu, same hospitality team. Signature dishes like the Italian sandwich and Birria-style tacos appear on both menus.
🎉 Events at Wide Awake Eatery
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⏰ Hours
Monday: 7 AM–2 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM–2 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–10 PM
Thursday: 7 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–10 PM
Friday: 7 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–10 PM
Saturday: 7 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–10 PM
Sunday: 7 AM–2 PM
👉 Best For
- •Brunch lovers
- •Families
- •Dog owners
- •Live music fans
- •Groups
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115 Wilcox St Suite 120, Castle Rock, CO 80104Review Sentiment
Based on 142 Google reviews
"Wide Awake Eatery is celebrated for its outstanding brunch and dinner with many highlighting the delicious food, attentive and friendly service, and lively atmosphere with live music. Guests love the dog-friendly patio and creative menu offerings. While most praise the quality, some reviews note the noise level can be high during busy times and that a few found the portion sizes small relative to price. Occasional service inconsistencies were mentioned but not widespread."
What You'll Find
- •Chicken and Waffles
- •Cheddar Drop Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
- •Eggs Benedict
- •Million Dollar Bacon
- •Breakfast Burrito
- •Italian Club Sandwich
- •Steak and Fries
- •Southwest Omelet with Green Chili
- •Protein Bowl
- •Chilaquiles
- •Pancakes
- •Steel Cut Oats
- •Truffle Fries
- •Craft Cocktails
- •Coffee
- •Espresso Martini
📆 Best Times to Visit
Visit weekdays early morning for quieter experience; weekends 10–11 AM and Wednesday-Saturday 6–8 PM live music evenings are busiest; outdoor patio preferred for quieter dining.
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