Colorado mornings call for more than a quick caffeine fix and a sad gas-station muffin. Tucked between alpine peaks and city streets are breakfast spots that know how to turn a simple morning into something worth lingering over.
Think giant cinnamon rolls that barely fit on the plate, inventive twists on classic Benedicts, and cozy dining rooms that feel like your favorite mountain cabin.
1. Silver Grill Cafe – Fort Collins
Step through the doors of this Fort Collins institution and travel back to simpler times. Silver Grill Cafe has been serving locals since the 1930s, maintaining its authentic diner charm with checkered floors and vintage booths.
Their legendary house-baked cinnamon rolls arrive warm and generously frosted, practically begging for Instagram photos. Pair one with their classic egg plates for the full experience…