Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Colorado Springs area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Colorado Springs area by diners
Breakfast holds a special place in American culture, serving not only as a source of nourishment to start the day but an opportunity to create traditions. It's a daily ritual for more than 290 million Americans and is often regarded as the most important meal of the day, according to data from the Department of Agriculture.
While staples like eggs, bacon, and pancakes are common nationwide, regional preferences showcase America's culinary diversity. In the South, biscuits and gravy are a staple, while the East Coast is known for dishes like eggs Benedict and bagels with lox. The Midwest often favors hearty skillet breakfasts, while the Southwest's spicy breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros reflect the region's Mexican influence.
There are a wide variety of restaurants that serve breakfast today. Traditional diners often feature laminated menus filled with pages of combo meals pairing eggs with a breakfast meat of your choice served alongside hash browns, buttered toast, and endless coffee refills. Then there are modern breakfast spots that embrace innovation, adding global influences and creative twists to traditional dishes. Avocado toast, kimchi fried rice, and churro waffles are some of the more recent popular offerings that reflect how multicultural flavors have become part of contemporary breakfast traditions.
American breakfast culture has evolved significantly over the years. In the mid-20th century, diners and coffee shops dominated the morning meal landscape, catering to workers and families with fast, affordable options. Then, the rise of fast-food chains in the 1960s and 1970s shifted breakfast trends, introducing convenient grab-and-go items like McDonald's Egg McMuffin. By the early 2000s, the brunch boom transformed weekends into social events, with restaurants offering elaborate dishes, bottomless mimosas, craft Bloody Marys, and vibrant atmospheres that encourage extended Saturday and Sunday morning dining experiences.
Today, breakfast culture continues to balance nostalgia with innovation as classic comforts meet modern trends in both casual diners and brunch destinations, ensuring that morning meals remain a meaningful and celebrated part of life.
Curious about where to head near Colorado Springs for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Colorado Springs area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of March 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "breakfast & brunch" on Yelp that are open at 7 a.m. and are within a 10-kilometer radius of Colorado Springs were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 15 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to discover new inventive egg-centric dishes or time-honored classics for your next leisurely morning!
#29. Uncle Sam's Pancake House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 341 Manitou Ave. Manitou Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#28. New Day Cafe Colorado Springs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (289 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5901 Delmonico Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Omelets Etc
- Rating: 4.0/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1337 Interquest Pkwy Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Omelette Parlor
- Rating: 4.1/5 (474 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 East Fillmore St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Monica's Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.1/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 1485 Jamboree Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Tacos, Chicken Shop, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Sheldon's Luncheonette
- Rating: 4.1/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 310 South 8th St. Ste F Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#23. King's Chef Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (800 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 131 East Bijou St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Omelets Etc
- Rating: 4.2/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1616 South 8th St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#21. La Baguette
- Rating: 4.2/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 East Pike Peak Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, French
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Lake Terrace Dining Room
- Rating: 4.2/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1 Lake Ave. The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Ziggi's Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 7636 Dublin Blvd. Ste 180 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Omelets etc
- Rating: 4.2/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2850 South Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Ziggi's Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 460 Chapel Hills Drive Ste 100 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Red Dog Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 739 Manitou Ave. Manitou Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Provision Bread & Bakery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 4 South Wahsatch Ave. Ste 120 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Sandy's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (390 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6940 Space Village Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Urban Egg - Downtown
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1424 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 28B South Tejon St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Urban Egg - Powers
- Rating: 4.4/5 (775 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5925 Dublin Blvd. Unit B Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Lily Donuts & Drinks AKA Donuts & Noodles
- Rating: 4.4/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7607 North Union Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Donuts, Bubble Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Susie's Westside Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1686 South 21st St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Urban Egg - Briargate
- Rating: 4.5/5 (475 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9420 Briar Village Pt Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Urban Egg - University Village
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1421 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5262 North Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Roll Up
- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 Main St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Loyal Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11550 Ridgeline Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Loyal Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (395 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 408 South Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Kawa Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2427 North Union Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Arnold's Coffee and Donuts
- Rating: 4.8/5 (121 reviews)
- Address: 5883 B Palmer Park Blvd. Powers Centre Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Mountain View Cafe and Catering
- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 11424 Black Forest Road Black Forest, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Switchback Coffee Roasters - Hillside
- Rating: 4.9/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 909 East Moreno Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 293 metros.
