Ahh, breakfast, the most important meal of the day (and also the most delicious). “Why would anybody ever eat anything besides breakfast food? People are idiots, Leslie.” (From Parks & Rec, I suggest you check it out.) There are so many options; sweet or savory, sit down or to go, and coffee or booze. I laid it all out for you to make your decision an easy one. These are the seven best breakfast joints in Breckenridge according to the locals I asked:

Columbine Café | 109 S Main St, Breckenridge CO

Columbine Cafe – Eggs Benedict
Photo Courtesy of: Family Vacation Critic

Price: $$
Server or Cashier: Sit down with server
Hours: 7:30am – 3pm | Breakfast served all day | Lunch served from 11am – 3pm
Pick-Me-Up: Coffee-Yes, Booze-Yes
Claim to Fame: The Applewood Smoked Bacon- they smoke it themselves! Best Eggs Benedict in town, corn beef hash made from scratch, and pancakes and waffles are to die for.

Salt Creek Steakhouse | 110 Lincoln Ave, Breckenridge CO

Price: $$
Server or Cashier: Sit down with server
Hours: Breakfast served from 8am – 12pm, Sundays until 1pm | Open for lunch and dinner as well
Pick-Me-Up: Coffee-Yes, Booze-Yes
Claim to Fame: Salt Creek is a hidden gem here in Breckenridge! Try the Irish Eggs Benedict! In the summer you can sit on the upstairs deck, it’s one of the best views in town.

Clint’s Bakery & Deli | 131 S Main St, Breckenridge CO

Price: $
Server or Cashier: Cashier, take it to go or stay for a while
Hours: Breakfast: 7am – 3pm | Coffee & Dessert: Until 8pm
Pick-Me-Up: Coffee-Yes, Booze-No
Claim to Fame: Their breakfast bagel sandwiches are the best! Try the “Rainbow Lake” or the “Wheeler.” They also have an assortment of pastries, cookies, and ice cream!

Park & Main | La Cima Mall, 500 S Main St, Breckenridge CO

Price: $
Server or Cashier: Sit down with server
Hours: Breakfast served from 7:30 – 11am, Saturday & Sunday until Noon | Open for lunch and dinner as well
Pick-Me-Up: Coffee-Yes, Booze-Yes
Claim to Fame: The place has a modern feel and everything tastes super fresh! Try the “Pecan Wood Smoked Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich.”

Cuppa Joe | 118 S Ridge St, Breckenridge CO

Price: $
Server or Cashier: Cashier, take it to go or stay for a while
Hours: 6am – 3pm
Pick-Me-Up: Coffee-Yes, Booze-No
Claim to Fame: They have great coffee and the best breakfast burrito in town!

La Francaise French Bakery | 411 S Main St, Breckenridge CO

Price: $
Server or Cashier: Cashier, take it to go or stay for a while
Hours: 8am – 8pm
Pick-Me-Up: Coffee-Yes, Booze-No
Claim to Fame: It is a MUST to get an Almond or Chocolate Croissant! Delicious crepes and the chocolate eclairs just melt in your mouth!

Euro Deli | 100 Main St, Breckenridge CO

Price: $
Server or Cashier: Cashier, take it to go or stay for a while
Hours: 8am – 5 pm
Pick-Me-Up: Coffee-Yes, Booze-Yes (mimosas and wine)
Claim to Fame: The owner, Aldona is a sweetheart and all the employees are super friendly. Try one of the breakfast crepes!