The Snooze
Step into The Snooze, a favorite of Denver locals, to fully understand just how seriously they can take the most important meal of the day before heading out for their sport of choice. Menu options include a hearty three-egg omelet, corned beef hash, chicken-fried steak and eggs, Denver huevos rancheros, pineapple upside-down pancakes and the infamous breakfast burrito. Breakfast might be your only meal of the day.
The Snooze makes a conscious effort to be environmentally friendly, including recycling, composting, serving sustainable locally grown organic food, employee education on sustainability, and developing green power and building design. Denver loves The Snooze so much there are two locations: downtown and in Cherry Creek.
The Ballpark
2262 Larimer St.
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 297-0700
snoozeeatery.com
Gallop Cafe
Located in the heart of the charming Highlands neighborhood, the Gallop Cafe attracts families, couples and singles from all over the Denver area. Breakfast items include the original Colorado breakfast burrito smothered with cheese and green chili, cinnamon buns from the oven and hotcakes.
A lighter fare of yogurt, fruit or bagels is also scrumptious. Be sure to go to the Gallop Cafe thirsty, as the Bloody Marys come in generous portions, complete with spices, capers, celery and a side of a PBR chaser. This is the perfect thirst quencher before or after hitting the greens. The restaurant is family run, so be sure to chat up the owner and thank him for creating a breakfast haven.
The Gallop Cafe
2401 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80211-3321
(303) 455-5650
gallopcafe.com
Lucille's Creole Cafe
Enjoy some Southern hospitality and spicy comfort food at Lucille's Creole Cafe. You don't need reservations, but weekends are a bit busy. Luckily, you can grab a Spicy Cajun Bloody Mary (with Cajun shrimp) and a beach mat and lounge under the sun on the front lawn until your table is ready.
Be sure to try a biscuit or grits with your Jennifer Eggs Benedict (avocado, Hollandaise sauce, English muffin and sauteed spinach). The atmosphere is quaint and intimate, down to the crafty patchwork quilt napkins. Prices are reasonable and portions are hefty.
Lucille's Creole Cafe
275 South Logan St.
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 282-6258
luciles.com
The Delectable Egg
An all-American breakfast restaurant, The Delectable Egg, features "imaginative egg creations," waffles, French toast, fresh-squeezed juices and smoothies, and a large coffee selection. The menu is farm fresh and caters to visitors and neighborhood residents. Breakfast is conveniently served from 6:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., so you have plenty of time to linger over a meal before or after hitting 18 holes on the greens.
The Delectable Egg
1642 Market St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 572-8146
delectableegg.com/index.html
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Kay W has more than 10 years of freelance writing experience, including technical papers, grants for youth and environmental nonprofits and consulting materials. With a Bachelor of Science in environmental engineering and a Master of Arts in environmental organizational leadership, Kay W has a diverse educational and technical professional background.
