- Q: What types of breakfast options are available in Colorado Springs?
- A: Visitors can enjoy a variety of options, from classic steak and eggs to basil waffles to crab Bennies, ensuring something for every taste.
- Q: Are there popular breakfast and brunch spots in Colorado Springs?
- A: Yes, the town boasts some of the hottest breakfast and brunch spots, perfect for fueling up before exploring the outdoors.
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1. Rudy's Little Hideaway Restaurant
Rudy's Little Hideaway Restaurant is a casual Tex-Mex eatery that serves comfort food for breakfast and lunch, Tuesdays through Sundays, in an adobe-style building with a lovely patio. Owned and operated by Rudy Escobedo, the long-standing little hideaway serves humble but heartfelt eats for breakfast, such as eggs and meat dishes, biscuits and gravy, three-egg omelets with a variety of fillings, hotcakes and French toast, and a selection of Mexican dishes such as breakfast sandwiches, huevos rancheros, Tex-Mex scrambles, burritos, enchiladas, and chilaquiles.
945, 7318, S 8th St, Colorado Springs, CA 80905, Phone: 719-632-9527
2. Bon Ton's Cafe
Located right in the heart of Old Colorado City, Bon Ton's Cafe is a casual café with comfy indoor seating and a lovely outdoor patio for summer and springtime dining that serves all-day breakfast and comfort food lunches with a variety of Southwestern specialties. Locals tuck into breakfast burritos topped with green chili and cheddar cheese, quesadillas with egg, cheese and sausage, scramblers with a selection of sides, pancakes, stuffed French toast, oatmeal and grits, and crab cake Bennies. Southwest specialties range from fiesta scramblers and chili relleno to tamale breakfasts of two pork tamales smothered in green chili, two eggs, home fries, and tortillas.
2601 Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, Phone: 719-634-1007
3. Colorado Springs - Academy Black Bear Diner
Founded in 1995, Black Bear Diner is a community-oriented family dining concept that offers a one-of-a-kind experience in a fun, bear-themed atmosphere. Born from a desire to serve home-style comfort food classics in a casual setting, Academy Black Bear Diner serves all-day American comfort food and decadent desserts for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a woodsy setting. The diner features custom artworks of huge, colorful, bear-mottled murals on the walls to add a bit of magic. The breakfast menu features classic dishes such as chicken-fried steak and eggs, waffles and chicken, thick-cut French toast, omelets with a variety of fillings, breakfast burritos and tacos, and huevos rancheros.
975 Academy Blvd N #A, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, Phone: 719-314-3616
4. Doug's Breakfast Lunch
Laidback and friendly, Doug's Breakfast Lunch is a casual spot that serves early breakfast and lunch every day of the week. Founded by Doug and now owned by Vicki and Rob, Doug's Breakfast Lunch operates to the motto of “Fresh Made Simple” and uses only the freshest locally sourced ingredients to prepare and create each dish, which is made to order. The comprehensive breakfast menu features a variety of classic dishes, such as breakfast burritos and sandwiches, corned beef hash, steak and eggs, Belgian waffles, stacks of pancakes, plain and stuffed French toast, scrambles, and omelets with a variety of fillings.
3659 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, Phone: 719-354-4620
5. King's Chef Diner
King's Chef Diner is a Colorado institution that has been serving locals with delicious breakfast and lunch dishes for the past 62 years. The nostalgic, award-winning 13-seat custom-built diner serves a classic breakfast menu of traditional dishes and specialty plates, such as The Grump, which features hash browns with bacon, sausage or ham, two eggs, shredded cheese, and country gravy. Other special plates include The Thing, which consists of Texas toast, hash browns with bacon, sausage or ham, two eggs, shredded cheese, and green chili, the Merl Scramble, and sirloin steak and eggs.
110 E Costilla St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, Phone: 719-636-5010
6. Lake Terrace Dining Room
Located at the Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs, the Lake Terrace Dining Room is an elegant dining establishment that serves a classic weekday breakfast and an extensive Sunday brunch buffet with live music. Set on the mezzanine level with beautiful views, the Lake Terrace Dining Room offers an elegant and stylish spot for breakfast with an a la carte menu designed to satisfy every appetite, which includes Colorado specialties and mouth-watering griddle selections. Enticing selections include traditional European breakfasts, smothered green chili breakfast burrito, Seven Falls steak and eggs, Colorado red trout, and prime rib hash and eggs, all accompanied by freshly brewed coffee and imported teas.
1 Lake Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, Phone: 719-577-5771
7. Marigold Cafe & Bakery
The Marigold Cafe & Bakery is a long-standing café and patisserie that serves French-inspired fare and freshly baked treats and sweets. The upscale contemporary bistro and bakery feature warm and welcoming décor and a pretty outdoor patio with spectacular views of Pikes Peak and is owned by Chef Dominique and Elaine, who present a French bistro-inspired menu of classic dishes. The menu features gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, hand-tossed pizza, homemade soups, and decadent desserts such as triple chocolate mousse cake, raspberry cheesecake, hazelnut torte, and fresh fruit tart. The award-winning bakery serves freshly baked cakes, tarts, bread, and other sweet treats every day.
4605 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, Phone: 719-599-4776
8. Mountain Shadows Restaurant
Located in a converted townhouse on Colorado Avenue, Mountain Shadows Restaurant is a quaint eatery that serves an award-winning menu of creative cuisine for breakfast and lunch. Serving loyal diners for more than 20 years, the family-friendly restaurant is a cozy spot for breakfast with a variety of classic dishes such as corned beef hash, omelets with various fillings, biscuits and gravy, bacon and eggs, breakfast burritos, huevos rancheros, and homemade green chili specialties. Don’t miss the favorite pancakes and French toast combo, which is accompanied by freshly brewed coffee and a variety of hot beverages.
2223 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, Phone: 719-633-2122
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