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Snow-drenched slopes and apres ski aren’t the only things to look forward to on a visit to Breckenridge — the largest town in Colorado’s Summit County has a flourishing culinary scene. Old buildings from the village’s Gold Rush heyday have been transformed into coffee shops and eateries with globally inspired menus.
This list of the best Breckenridge breakfast spots will help you find the perfect counter to grab a quick bite before riding the first lift of the day or a hearty and hot morning meal on a cold winter morning.
Columbine Cafe ($$)
Open every day for breakfast and lunch, the Columbine Cafe on Main Street offers indoor and outdoor seating. Known for its made-from-scratch corned beef hash, the restaurant also has a large menu of all the breakfast staples, from omelets and huevos rancheros to Belgian waffles and French toast. Lunch options include sandwiches, salads, and loaded potatoes.
Breakfast beverages at the Columbine Cafe go beyond lattes and mochas to include Bloody Marys, mimosas, and hot apple cider.
Daylight Donuts ($)
Located near the BreckConnect gondola, Daylight Donuts opens early in the morning, so skiers and snowboarders can grab a quick bite before hitting the slopes. Donuts are made fresh every day and include maple, toasted coconut, cream cheese pumpkin, and double chocolate flavored donuts, and other bakery favorites like fried cinnamon rolls and apple fritters are available as well.
The cafe has patio seating and a menu of hot breakfast standards — pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, breakfast burritos, and biscuits and gravy.
Mountain View Coffee Bar ($$)
As the name implies, Mountain View Coffee Bar has one of the best vistas at any Breckenridge breakfast spot, with a huge picture window framing the peaks. You can order for grab-and-go or claim one of the few tables or loungers to sip your cappuccino or latte. The casual cafe is known for its hot beverages and flavored frappes, but also has breakfast burritos, avocado toast, and bagels available for a quick morning meal.
Amazing Grace ($$)
Amazing Grace opened in the 1980s as a health food store but has expanded to serve better-for-you breakfast and lunch made with natural ingredients. The morning menu here features a gluten-free breakfast taco, made-from-scratch biscuits and scones, and a scrambled egg plate served with chicken or vegan sausage.
The lunch menu at Amazing Grace includes vegetarian-friendly sandwiches and salads, plus a vegan chocolate chip cookie.
Semplice Cafe ($)
Semplice Cafe is one of the best breakfast spots in Breckenridge for vegetarians and vegans, with a primarily plant-based and health-focused menu. Breakfast burritos and paninis come with fillings like sweet potato and spinach or egg, goat cheese, and black beans, while toasts and bagels have toppings like hummus or avocado. Healthy fruit, seed, and protein smoothies are on the drink menu, as well as locally roasted coffee.
The small eatery has outdoor seating and a pick-up window for grab-and-go ordering.
Mom’s Baking Company ($$)
Known for its European-inspired menu, Mom’s Baking Company is owned and operated by a pastry chef who modeled the cafe after the coffee shops back in her home in Czechia. Mom’s has a full coffee bar and serves breakfast and lunch dishes, including Chlebicky, Czech-style, open-faced sandwiches smeared with spreads and toppings like ham and swiss, pesto and mozzarella, or egg, brie, and Havarti.
For a quick breakfast to-go, grab a kielbasa and bacon strudel or a bagel loaded with whipped cream cheese and king salmon. Inside, the cozy cafe has comfy seating areas, eclectic decor, and a big chalkboard wall.
BreckFast ($)
The casual and cozy BreckFast cafe serves coffee, lunch, and breakfast in Breckenridge. Open early, the eatery specializes in handheld morning meals like burritos and sandwiches to grab and go before hitting the slopes. If you have a little longer, you can settle into the small diner for stacked plates and breakfast cocktails.
Bold Restaurant and Bar ($$)
Located in the Main Street Station plaza at the base of Peak 9, Bold Restaurant and Bar is open from breakfast through apres-ski, with a full bar and wine list. The woodsy interior creates a warm and cozy atmosphere for enjoying the Mediterranean-inspired menu. Breakfast standouts include mascarpone-cheese stuffed French toast, chicken and waffles, and banoffee-pie style pancake stacks topped with bourbon caramel sauce, cream, bananas, and chocolate chips.
Savory brunch options are served through lunch hours and include an extensive array of eggs benedict with toppings like filet mignon and chimichurri hollandaise or pork belly with chipotle hollandaise. Many of the menu items can be made gluten-free, and tofu is available as an egg substitute.
Cuppa Joe ($)
Cuppa Joe serves summit roasted brews in classic and sweet concoctions like a snickerdoodle latte and Nutella mocha, with beans from the sustainability-minded Breck Coffee Roasters. Non-coffee drinkers can try out assorted herbal teas, chai, matcha lattes, and a handful of smoothie flavors.
The breakfast menu is compact with a few baked goods and bagels, granola bowls, burritos, and avocado toast with balsamic glaze. The coffee house offers online ordering for quick pickup and some bar and table seating in the contemporary rustic mountain-style cafe.
Blue Moose at Breck ($$)
A Breckenridge dining staple since the 1980s, the Blue Moose at Breck restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and morning cocktails on the south end of Main Street. The eatery has a casual and family-friendly vibe, extending to pooches, who are welcome at the patio seating.
The ample menu of morning dishes consists of favorites like fluffy pancakes, french toast, huevos rancheros, and build-your-own omelets. A handful of “Moose benedict” options include a brie, bacon, and avocado-topped English muffin. While breakfast cocktails come in at least a dozen varieties (fire cider, peppermint patty, tequila sunrise), the coffee menu is simpler, with hot and cold brews from local Breck Coffee Roasters.
Cabin Juice ($$)
Located at Gravity Haus in Breckenridge, Cabin Juice is a high-end, farm-to-table restaurant open for brunch, apres, and dinner. The woodsy interior makes for a cozy vibe to indulge in hearty mains like brioche French toast, eggs benedict with a hatch green chili hollandaise, or a loaded Haus breakfast platter.
La Francaise French Bakery ($$)
La Francaise French Bakery may just be the best breakfast spot for fresh pastries in Breckenridge. Pop in for pain au chocolat, cinnamon beignets, chouquettes, or raisin brioche for breakfast, or come for afternoon dessert and coffee and sample the cookies, tarts, and meringue.
While bakery delights are a big temptation, La Francaise also serves breakfast sandwiches, omelets, and over a dozen sweet and savory crepe options, including a raclette cheese and bacon, a smoked salmon and creme fraiche, and a dulce de leche.
The venue has a small indoor seating area and a patio on the riverside.
Cool River Coffee House ($$)
While the flavored espresso drinks are reason enough to walk into Cool River Coffee House, the Breckenridge cafe also dishes up all-day breakfast for dining in or to-go. Grab a stuffed breakfast burrito, taco, sandwich, or bowl for a warm and filling morning meal, or try out one of the tropical or berry smoothie bowls for something a little lighter.
Sweet tooths will love the homemade bakery selections (including vegan and gluten-free options) to go along with lattes infused with vanilla blackberry, honey lavender, caramel hazelnut, and more.
Trolley Crepes ($)
To-go crepes fill the menu at Trolley Crepes, located at a food truck-style counter near a ski hill in the Main Street Station development. Breakfast crepes include a steak and egg, ham and egg, or veggie scramble. Savory crepes have more of a lunch vibe with fillings like pizza toppings, chicken and bacon, and brisket and mac. On the sweet menu, order a banana foster or Nutella for a dessert crepe.
Mimi and Pin Churros and Waffles ($)
With a simple menu and a small cafe, Mimi and Pin Churros and Waffles is the perfect sweet Breckenridge breakfast to-go. Plain, glazed, and stuffed churros and plain, Nutella, and dulce de leche Belgium waffles are available from early morning through late afternoon. Spanish coffees and hot chocolate are perfect for warming up before or after hitting the slopes.
The Crown ($$)
An indoor lounge with a fireplace and outdoor patio with mountain views will make you want to pause and enjoy breakfast at The Crown, a Breckenridge restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and cocktails. On the morning menu, you can grab an avocado, “Power Toast,” bagel sandwiches, or egg, chorizo, and hashbrown-stuffed tortillas. Baked goods, oatmeal, and granola round out breakfast, and a variety of espresso drinks are available.
Crepes a la Cart ($$)
Operating out of a food stand on Main Street, Crepes a la Cart is one of the best quick breakfast restaurants in Breckenridge. A large selection of breakfast, sweet, and savory options include crepe benedict with ham, swiss cheese, and hollandaise, and the B.E.S.T. crepe with bacon, egg, spinach, tomato, and garlic aioli. One of the highlights of this spot, though, is the make your own crepe option, where you can select your favorite cheeses, proteins, veggies, fruits, chocolates, and sauces.
Eat Up at These Breckenridge Breakfast Spots
During your next vacation to Breckenridge, CO, you can be certain of one thing: you won’t go hungry during breakfast! This town is not only known for its incredible nature but it’s also a haven for foodies all looking for that next delicious bite!
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