Breakfast of Champions: Colorado Edition

Breakfast is such a highly revered meal in Colorado that there are some restaurants here that are only open for it until 2 p.m. 

Here’s a list of my favorite brunch places to fuel up at before or after your mountain excursion. 

*Reservations recommended.

DENVER METRO 

 

Green Seed Market @ Denver Central Market 

Order: Baloo Berry Acai Bowl - An açaí bowl topped with granola, chia seeds, granola, coconut, blackberries, blueberries, and lemon curd. 

2669 Larimer St.

RiNo 

Prosper Eats 

Order: Make Your Own Acai Bowl - I love getting an açaí bowl with cacao nibs, crystallized ginger, granola, and honey.

2550 15th St.

Highland 

Sassafras American Eatery 

Order: Deep South Benedict - pulled pork, collard greens, barbecue sauce, and poached eggs on top of corn bread. 

320 E. Colfax Ave.

Capitol Hill (Multiple locations)

 

Steuben's*

Order: Cookie Dough Doughnut Holes with a Let’s Get Ready to Rage - deep-fried cookie dough in pancake batter & an iced coffee spiked with peanut butter whiskey.

523 E. 17th Ave.

Uptown 

 

Syrup 

Order: Coconut French Toast - french toast sticks coated in coconut with coconut syrup on the side.

1875 York St.

City Park (Multiple locations)

 

Annette @ Stanley Marketplace* 

Order: Anything. You won’t be disappointed. Pictured: a seasonal peppermint & chocolate sourdough waffle.

2501 Dallas St.

Aurora

 

Breakfast Queen 

Order: Chile Rellenos - a Southwest classic. Crispy stuffed peppers smothered with green chile and served with rice & beans.  

3460 S. Broadway

Englewood

 

Trompeau Bakery 

Order: Roast Beef & Brie Sandwich - a delicious breakfast sandwich served on a house-made French baguette.  

2950 S. Broadway

Englewood

 

The French Press

Order: Sterling’s Sweet Biscuits - sweet potato biscuits topped with chorizo gravy and a side of eggs your way and breakfast potatoes. 

7323 W. Alaska Drive

Lakewood (Multiple locations)

MOUNTAIN TOWNS

The Cow, an eatery

Order: Wheatberry Cereal - a yummy alternative to oatmeal. Whole wheat grains topped with craisins, milk, and whipped cream. Served hot.  

316 Bear Creek Ave 

Morrison

 

Sunshine Cafe 

Order: Chorizo Benedict - eggs Benedict made spicy with ground chorizo, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and hash browns.

250 Summit Place

Silverthorne 

Hotel Colorado 

Order: Bananas Foster Crepes - French-style crepes topped with a caramel banana sauce and whipped cream. 

526 Pine St.

Glenwood Springs 

Photos by Claire Lardizabal @mtngirleats