Meadow Mountain Cafe

If you are in Estes Park in the am Notchtop is the place to eat! I suggest sitting on the patio as…read moreit has a great view of the mountains above the parking lot. Bring a jacket or blanket depending on the time of the year but even if it is brisk it will be worth it. The space is cozy just like the mountains. The staff here try to make it happen. At other places a group can be daunting but here they try to make your group happen. It is busy but people are constantly getting up and coming in. Alex was our server and he made sure we were well taken care of. He suggested items, checked in often, made sure things came out in a timely fashion and even showed us photos. The food is so yummy. They have plenty of hot beverages from coffee to decaf to tea to hot apple cider to warm you up. Everyone enjoyed their food, the drinks and the view. We will definitely be back. Don't hesitate

Lunch swing and a miss. We had high hopes for Notchtop - the concept is great and LOVE that there…read moreare vegetarian and vegan options (not just one item) - for that it gets 2 stars. Otherwise, we were mightily disappointed. Saturday, late June ~1pm - we were seated quickly enough. Took a while for the server to take our order (~10 minutes before she came for our drink order) and it took well over 45 minutes for our food to come out! They weren't particularly busy (lots of open tables) and there were a lot of servers. Maybe short staffed in the kitchen? Probably more disappointing than waiting so long was the food itself. Potato soup was "fine" but nothing special and way too much bacon. Three of us got side salads and every single one of us had warm lettuce. Not even room temperature - warm, like it had been sitting under a heat lamp. The turkey panini had way more mayo that should be allowed on a sandwich and the bread was barely toasted. We waited so long for our food we couldn't risk sending it back. As it was, we were there for so long we had to change our afternoon plans to go to RMNP because we rain out of time. Fortunately, we live only an hour away so we can go back. If you are looking to maximize your time in Estes I would not recommend Notchtop. Plenty of other options in Estes.

Corned Beef Hash

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Corned beef hash

The Egg Of Estes

4.4(362 reviews)

12.7 mi

We stayed in Estes Park for two nights, and both mornings we found ourselves at The Egg of Estes…read morefor breakfast. It was that good the first time that we decided to come back and do it all over again the next day. Parking is somewhat limited, but we arrived early on weekday mornings and had no trouble finding a spot. The restaurant is charming from the outside, with a colorful "Greetings from Estes Park" old postcard mural that makes for a great photo opportunity. Inside, the atmosphere is modern yet cozy, and both days we were lucky enough to snag a window booth. Our first experience set the tone right away. We walked in just as a server was arriving for her shift. Noticing nobody was at the host stand, she seated us before even putting away her personal belongings. That's customer service. For breakfast, I ordered a special that I can't seem to find on the menu now--an Eggs Benedict with pulled pork. I debated swapping the greens for potatoes but decided to be healthy. To my surprise, the dish was served on crispy potato pancakes instead of an English muffin, which meant I got the best of both worlds. The combination was fantastic, and honestly, I think Eggs Benedict works even better on potato pancakes than on bread. Every bite was packed with flavor. The next morning, I made myself try something different, even though I was tempted to order the same thing again. I chose the Cambridge Skillet: smoked ham and bacon with jack and cheddar cheeses over seasoned ranch potatoes, topped with two over-easy eggs and creamy hollandaise. It was delicious and hearty, although my first day's breakfast still edged it out as my favorite. I also sampled my friend's whole wheat blueberry pancake. It was enormous and surprisingly flavorful. I especially appreciated that many of their sweeter breakfast options come with eggs and a choice of bacon or sausage. It's a nice balance and makes for a more satisfying meal. The food, service, and atmosphere were consistently excellent on both visits. The Egg of Estes quickly became one of our favorite breakfast spots in Estes Park, and it's definitely somewhere we'll return on future trips.

We like this place! My Egg-ceptional Omelette (no tomatoes) was good, the potatoes were very good,…read moreand the English muffin was as good an English muffin as I've ever had. My daughter enjoyed her Vive La France French Toast as well. Our waitress was very friendly and had good timing - there were no long waits for her to reappear, as sometimes happens elsewhere. There was a little snafu - if I hadn't been paying attention, I'd have paid someone else's bill, almost 4X ours - but clearly it was an honest mistake and it's no harm, no foul. Now, about the name: Is it "The egg of Estes", "The EGG of Estes", or ...

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Outside seating available

Mountain Home Cafe

4.2(640 reviews)

12.9 mi

Good food, short staffed so it will take a little longer, but well worth the wait. French Toast…read moreCombo was very good.

Everything we've tried is amazing, from the French banana pancakes, to the blueberry Swedish…read morepancakes, the poblano burger, and the 2 egg breakfast, among others. Wonderful service and the wait isn't long. If you're in Estes, hit up Mountain Home Cafe. You're welcome.

Eggs Benedict

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Bacon and avocado omelet with hash browns were yummy and not greasy.

New Moon Bakery and Cafe

4.4(215 reviews)

16.0 mi

This is one of my go to spots. Their bagels are phenomenal and I love their coffee as well. A good…read moreplace to stop before or after a hike. Sometimes a little busy in morning because they are so amazing. Indoor and outdoor seating. Their pastries are super yummy. Especially their heavenly bar!

Saturday afternoon, February 2026- Quaint coffee shop…read morelocated in downtown Nederland. They offer speciality lattes, a variety of teas, pastries, and lunch options. I ordered the Irishman latte and it was good, I asked for less syrup, since I don't like my drinks too sweet. I also ordered the pecan coffee cake, it was tasty. Good icing on the crust! The staff were also friendly. Only complaint is the cafe is a little tight when it gets busy. If people are waiting for coffee near the entrance, you'll most likely find yourself bumping into someone.

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Hiker cookie

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Entrance

Wake N’ Bacon

4.3(268 reviews)

23.3 mi

We found this quaint little breakfast spot early in our week long stay. We enjoyed breakfast there…read moreon three different occasions. The food, coffee, and pastries were all fantastic! The staff couldn't have been friendlier!

We've been coming to Winter Park for over 5 ski seasons, but we most love visiting the mountains…read moreduring the summer. When we come up to Winter Park/Fraser/Granby, Wake N' Bacon is our favorite place for brunch! While the wait and dining experience can sometimes be frustrating during busy ski season, in the summertime there's less of a wait and a much more relaxed experience. Our favorite dishes include the My! Pot Pie and all the Bennies while the kids really love cruising the donut/pastry case. We've always found the service and the food to be excellent, and love the unique/different menu items at Wake N Bacon

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Smiley Pancakes

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Bloody Mary garnished with lemon, lime, celery, olive, pickle, okra, bacon, pepperoncini, and a pepper jack wedge

Colorado Cherry Company

4.6(212 reviews)

10.2 mi

**GET PIE HERE** OHHHH SOOOO DELICIOUS! I got the cherry pie and an apple pie. WOW!!! The crust was…read moreso buttery and delicious. The fruit was plenty and perfectly tart and sweet. The apple pie was delicious! The employees were super nice and helpful! I only wish they had more of a variety of T-shirt Merch!

We had to stop and get some of their cherry hand pies! Oh wow, so delicious!…read more We will definitely be back the next time we are visiting from Missouri.

Inside of store.

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Lyons location is on the way to/from Estes Park aka Rocky Mountain National Park

Barking Dog Cafe

4.1(120 reviews)

13.5 mi

On our way to hike Gem Lake, we needed some food before and found this place. It was a Saturday…read more(6/21/25) and the line was to the door, but we were committed and wanted to get on the trail. Took about 15 minutes to get the order and then another 15 minutes to get it, but worth it. We got breakfast and the burrito was not too heavy to hike 4+miles on. The artwork is cool at this place, but it was small. We took it to go and my friend enjoyed his bagel and coffee.

I was in town so I stopped to have breakfast and a chai. The cinnamon roll was the best I have ever…read moretasted! Top Notch! The chai was good. The breakfast sandwich was good and came with exactly what I asked for in it. The best part of the experience was the service. This young woman helped me and I heard her for roughly 45 minutes while I ate. She had a great attitude, a smile on her face the entire time, and handled the fact that they were short one person like a champ. Even though they were slammed, she never changed her smile, tone, or attitude. I was very impressed. The space was eclectic with some very fun decor. The outdoor patio was unusable as people were smoking, which was disappointing. The reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars was due to the man making the food/drinks. I stood at the counter and watched him make drinks for at least 10 customers after me before even starting my breakfast sandwich. It was disappointing to wait through customers behind me to eat.

Coffee house glam

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Jamestown Mercantile

4.4(47 reviews)

8.9 mi

this morning, Sunday May 3, 2026 was our first experience at the famous Jamestown "Merc"…read more absolutely terrific! we got there at 10:00 as they were opening the door... perfect timing! Breakfast was amazing! Can't wait to take our grandsons when they come to visit this summer. I'm sure we will go back several times this year. Thanks!

TLDR: Found gross hair in expensive and mediocre food, waitress got angry *at me*…read more Really wanted to like this place. Super crowded, so I had high hopes. Breakfast burrito is $18, coke another $3, 20% tip and taxes and I'm looking at around $30 for a breakfast burrito. Oh well, it's the only game in town. Dude behind the counter seemed chill, I'll roll with it, I thought. After ordering/paying/tipping, grab an available table that I had to clear off myself. The other two available were similarly still filled with the last diner's dishes even though nobody had been sitting there the 15 mins I'd been in line. Oh well, again, only game in town, right? Waitress eventually (they were busy, not dinging her here) brings me out my order and I notice a GIANT and very obvious long hair down the length of the burrito swimming in the green chile and melted cheese. I point it out to her with a smile, figuring this happens. Simple enough to fix. She shrugs irritably and has a "so what" expression on her face. Now, maybe it's just me (and probably the health inspector) but after spending $30 on a burrito and bussing the last person's table, I'd kind of like - pretty please - to NOT have hair swimming in liquid atop my food. So I asked if I could please get another $30 burrito, which seems reasonable. She rolls her eyes, asks exasperated "you want another?!" and walks off before coming back and literally slamming another on my table in clear anger before storming off. Shoulda walked out then, but I was hungry and at this point didn't think making a whole scene requesting a refund was worth it. So I ate the very mediocre burrito and left. Like I said, really wanted to like the place, but service like that at prices like that? No thanks, plenty of places to get better burritos at a third of the price with a tenth of the 'tude.

Delicious gumbo

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Kind Coffee

4.5(597 reviews)

12.7 mi

This place was amazing I stopped here after a 10 mile hike in the Rocky Mountains…read more They have plenty of options me and my brother also ordered their avocado toast it was refreshing

Kind Coffee is a great place to fuel up in Estes Park. Located at the beginning of the main drag of…read morecool, small businesses, they are quite busy pretty much all day! *Pro tip when in Estes* park in the free visitor garage and walk along the river to this part of the town. You can beat the surrounding views and the hassle free parking! They roast their own coffee, have a large menu of coffee, tea, milkshakes, smoothies, toasts, burritos, bagels, and oatmeal. I think they had about five women behind the counter. As I stated this place is popping and I loved seeing a properly staffed shop! It was warm out and I didn't want my standard iced americano. So I asked them if they could make me a cold brew lemonade and they happily obliged. 2/3 cold brew, 1/3 lemonade, I love this stuff. It sounds odd, but trust me, it goes down smooth on a hot day! Lots of space inside to sit, considering they have a hidden back room where the bathroom is with tons of seating. But the seasoned move is to sit outside on their patio or near the river if spots allow. I usually have a go-to in Estes that isn't Kind Coffee, but after a less than stellar experience there recently, this place might be my new spot. If you're willing to wait in a little bit of a line, you won't be disappointed here. Support your local coffee shops!

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Egg, Cheese & Avocado Croissant

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Mexican mocha

Java Lava Cafe

4.5(174 reviews)

23.5 mi

We stopped at Java Lava Cafe for breakfast on our way to Denver, and it ended up being one of the…read morebest stops of our trip. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful right from the start--especially when my wife was deciding what to order. They even suggested the option of getting a half burrito for half the price, which was a great tip and much appreciated. She went with the Mama's Burrito (with bacon), and I had the Christy Breakfast Burrito. We both had ours smothered in the green chile (pork) sauce--highly recommend. Both were excellent. The chorizo in the Christy was especially well done--full of flavor without being greasy. My wife loved hers, and the half portion ended up being perfect. We also had coconut lattes, which were smooth and really well balanced. Even though you order at the counter, the staff checked in on us several times, which added a nice personal touch. The space is bright and welcoming with lots of natural light. It's in a strip mall, but being on the end gives it a more open feel. The Southwest, slightly kitschy décor fits the vibe well. We noticed a steady stream of regulars and to-go orders, which says a lot. Places don't stay busy--or around this long--without doing things right. If you're anywhere near Granby, this place is absolutely worth a stop.

This is a breakfast staple for us when we are in Granby. The breakfast burritos and pancakes are…read morevery good!