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On April 2, 2006, the corner of Larimer and Park Avenue West changed dramatically. “Snooze”, the brainchild of entrepreneur Jon Schlegel, quickly became known as the Ballpark neighborhood’s popular eatery. Utilizing the highest quality ingredients, the food at Snooze soon received the acclaim of local and national press.
Housed in what was previously a well known hotel-by-the-hour establishment, and later a defunct telco operation, Snooze has brought a breath of fresh air to its current space. “You’ll do anything but fall asleep in this slightly retro and totally gracious tribute to breakfast,” said Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema.
With its opening, Snooze created 20 new positions ranging from restaurant management training of DU students to service worker development arranged through the Samaritan House. Community involvement, however, did not end with their hiring practices. Schlegel and his brother/partner, Adam, can frequently be found hitting the pavement to promote various community events and fundraisers, including their very own Make a Wish Pancake Day which contributed directly to the Samaritan House, the Larimer Art Walk Festival, RINO Art Festival, First Friday Art in the Ballpark, Colorado Colfax Marathon, and many more. As Vice President of the Ballpark Association, Schlegel is intimately familiar with the need for businesses to support the communities in which they reside.
Ask any urban planner, and they will tell you that the long term goal to developing our city and neighborhoods is through the creation of “unique, vibrant and diverse environments.” As the people gather outside Snooze’s front door on an average Sunday morning, ask any one of them if Denver now has this. You will likely hear yes; along with a description of the world’s best Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes.
Sponsored by:
Downtown Denver Partnership Sponsors
 
 
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Columbia Group Ltd.
Corporex Colorado
David Owen Tryba Architects
The Kenney Group
Metropolitan State College of Denver
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