Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Denver area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Denver 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 Denver for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Denver 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 Denver 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!
#26. Crema Coffee House
- Rating: 4.3/5 (726 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2862 Larimer St. Unit B Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Goody's Eatery
- Rating: 4.3/5 (468 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3010 West 72nd Ave. Westminster, Colorado
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Onefold
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1420 East 18th Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Huckleberry Roasters
- Rating: 4.3/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4301 Pecos St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. 20th Street Café
- Rating: 4.3/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1123 20th St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Birdcall - All Natural Chicken
- Rating: 4.3/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1701 Wewatta St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#20. La Fillette Bakery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6217 East 14th Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Fox And The Hen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2257 West 32nd Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Breakfast Queen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (488 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3460 South Broadway Englewood, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Mr. Egg
- Rating: 4.4/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7310 Washington St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Santos Cafe & Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1141 Syracuse St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Torpedo Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2231 Oneida St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Ruperts at the Edge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (955 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2045 Sheridan Blvd. Edgewater, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen and Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (421 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5126 West 29th Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Toasts n Roasts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 450 East 17th Ave. Ste 106 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Parlor Doughnuts
- Rating: 4.6/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 95 Lincoln St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Cherry Bean
- Rating: 4.6/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4059 Tejon St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Urban Egg - Belleview
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6991 East Belleview Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Urban Egg - Cherry Creek
- Rating: 4.6/5 (378 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3033 East 1st Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.6/5 (407 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7745 Wadsworth Blvd. Ste C Arvada, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Rise & Shine
- Rating: 4.6/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 76 South Pennsylvania St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#5. OMG Donuts
- Rating: 4.6/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7355 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Whittier Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1710 East 25th Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Home Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2640 West Hampden Ave. Sheridan, Colorado
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Rivers and Roads Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2539 East Bruce Randolph Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Mr Biscuits Bakery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7176 West 38th Ave. Wheat Ridge, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- 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.
