39 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Highlands Ranch

“First time in this place and we just loved it! The food was good, we had the veggie omelets, the egg Benedict’s , a waffle and a huge fruit cup!
Our favorite part was probably Shannon, did not expect her to come out speaking Spanish to my mother-in-law lol, which we loved!
Definitely coming back next time we are in town!
Forgot to take pictures of our food but this all we were able to get !“

“Van did an amazing job! Fast, friendly, and attentive service with a smile. The food was amazing. Highly recommend.“

“I love this place- been waiting for a Lepeep in this neighborhood. No wait- excellent food - sweet servers and manager was very kind and helpful. Amy was fantastic. I will be back!!!“

“Edit: back again. Had the pleasure of being served by Lucas. Great friendly guy. Wonderful service

Great place. Service is incredible. The manager, Cady is an absolute delight! I think everyone should try this place!

However, before ordering just know these are the largest serving sizes I've ever seen in a brunch place. Come hungry and expect to sleep the rest of the day away“

“We always enjoy eating here. The service is great, especially from Ailin. She remembers our son and how he normally orders his favorite dish. They have good coffee and the best French toast, full stop. Every dish we’ve tried has been great. We’ve definitely become regulars here!“

“This was very enjoyable. Nancy was amazing, she even tested to make sure I was awake 😂. It's not to busy but steady enough right now. The manager is awesome too. He runs a great staff and restaurant. I'm a forever customer now.“

“Excellent food large portions“

“The gumbo! Go for the GUMBO an huge butttery biscuits“

“I love bringing my family and we love breakfast“

“The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. We'll be back“

“Legit brisket / shoulder taco - Camino. Could taste the tallow, meat had excellent bark, salsa was fresh and tasted great. Wasn't sure I was in the right spot at first as the location is in an industrial kitchen, but the food was killer. Taco was huge. I'll be back.“

“Wow! I eat GF due to an allergy, and Zell’s has just expanded my horizons! Their delicious crepes can be made completely GF! I had the Turkey, Brie and Raspberry Crepe, and it was amazing! The dessert crepes are yummy as well! I had no problems with my allergy from this food. I’m so excited to have found something new! The service was speedy yet very mindful of my allergy. The staff are well-informed about GF options. The dining area was clean and well cared for. I am visiting Denver from KCMO, and I will definitely be back!!“

“Mia did a fabulous job considering the circimstances.“

“Deicious authentic Ethiopian food! We met them at the 5280 brunch and the entire staff was so warm and kind. You will not be disappointed“

“The portions are yummy and big.“

“Delicious. From out of town, and looking for food to accommodate GF is always a challenge. Did not disappoint. Serving staff was knowledgeable and it tasted amazing. Atmosphere was upbeat and welcoming. The Kale Tonic juice was worth it all by itself. Will definitely come back when we’re in the area.“

“Delicious, easy handheld breakfast burritos that taste comforting and homemade. Gives punchcard, meet you at your car so you don’t have to get out, it always answers the phone. Very friendly and professional! Will continue to come here for my green chili breakfast burrito obsession!“

“Lovely place and staff was excellent plus very accomodating of preferences and allergies. Well worth the price, i enjoyed steak and eggs with loaded hashbrowns. Everything was very well made and tasty. No wait to get in and the food was ready right away.“

“We lived nearby. Miss the place!“

“great food, great service nice home-cooked breakfast.“

“Love this place, food is good, big portions 🤪😋😁❤️“

“My server Toni went above and beyond on customer service. we did not want for anything on our visit there. friendly assertive, amazing personality and great attitude. will be back to Waffle house to see Toni again. :)“

“Snooze is a fantastic place for breakfast. Normally there is a bit of a wait because it is very popular restaurant but today we were able to get in pretty quickly. Our waiter, Omar, was fantastic, he did a great job of ensuring that we were happy with our food and went above and beyond to ensure that our experience here was great. Probably some of the best service I have ever had“

“Great food and great environment. Highly recommend.“

“Milk shakes and great service“

“Patrick (the host) was amazing! Very much appreciated his kindness and great service. I will definitely come here again on my next trip to/through Denver. Kassandra was a wonderful and attentive server!“

“Flying into Denver, we were looking for a brunch place close to our hotel and this spot caught my eye. Entering the establishment, the ambiance was very welcoming, laid back and clean. The server, Marina was so bright and friendly. She answered all of our questions about the menu and even gave us a complimentary Cinnamon Roll the size of my head for being first-time customers. I got the Green Chili Benedict which was incredible. Perfect balance between textures, heat and flavor. My wife got the Sonoran Sandwich with the crispiest fries ive ever tasted. Everything was incredible, even the unisex bathrooms were very nice and clean. Big shoutout to this place for making our afternoon one to remember on our flight back home to Maryland. Cheers 🥂“

“nice clean place. Great service, great food.“

“Not really understanding the hate from some other reviews. We had the fried rice, huevos rancheros, breakfast quesadilla, and the simple breakfast. All the food was solid and pricing is definitely on par with what a good breakfast in Colorado costs these days. They use middle state coffee and the drinks we had were also good. Service was quick and they were very attentive with our table. We will definitely be back.“

“Great food, waitress was super nice. Thanks Grace“

“My wife and I had a fantastic New Year’s Day brunch at Le Peep on Bowles. The atmosphere is so relaxing and welcoming. The booth was super comfy, and the seat was perfect for my 6ft frame. The staff was so friendly and efficient.

I had the mega skillet, and it was fantastic. There was so much of everything—meat, veggies, and potatoes. It was seasoned to perfection.

My wife had the Lemon blueberry ricotta, and it was wonderful. The syrup wasn’t too sweet, and the pancakes we cooked perfectly.

If you’re in the area and looking for breakfast or brunch, this is definitely the place to visit.“

“Melhor café da manhã. Recomendo a todos!!!“

“For my husband's birthday, he wanted to get some breakfast and then go to the Downtown Aquarium. We'd bought tickets for a morning slot, so we had to get breakfast early. Despite the early hour, the hostess was waiting and ready, greeting us warmly as soon as we walked in, and she seated us right away. Our server then came right over to take our drink order, followed by our food order a little while later. She proactively asked if she could bring us hot sauce or anything else when our food was served, and did a great job checking on us throughout, without overdoing it. The server really had the timing down like a pro! Super friendly staff and wonderful service! Thank you for helping kick off my husband's birthday with a great start!“

“Snooze, an A.M. Eatery consistently delivers an excellent breakfast and brunch experience. The menu is creative, diverse, and thoughtfully put together, with plenty of options whether you’re in the mood for something sweet, savory, indulgent, or lighter. Everything we ordered was fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. The portions are generous, and the quality of ingredients really stands out.

The atmosphere is fun, energetic, and welcoming, which makes it a great place to meet friends, enjoy a weekend brunch, or even grab a weekday breakfast. The restaurant is always clean and well run, and even when it’s busy, the flow feels organized rather than chaotic.

The service is another strong point. The staff is friendly, attentive, and efficient, and they do a great job making sure you’re taken care of without feeling rushed. Yes, there’s often a wait, but the experience consistently makes it worth it. Snooze is a dependable go-to for great food, great service, and an overall enjoyable dining experience.“

“The cook immediately greeted me with a good morning, asked me what he could get staryed for me. I got 2 tacos. Man sized portions y'all. 2 tacos and 2 hot sauces in the bag easily weighed over 2 pounds.
The tacos were hot, fresh, and completed in the same amount of time it took me to prepare my cup of coffee.
Staff was prompt, attentive, pleasurable, and CLEAN.
This was around 6:30am, it's not exactly slow, he was slinging food out of that window and feeding customers just as fast as people were ordering them.
The man needs a tip jar, I insisted on leaving a tip although no jar is present.“

“This is a 5 star iHop. Came on Christmas Day because we hadn't expected to be in town. Place was busy. Staff was working hard, professional, and very pleasant. Our food was great too! I hadn't eaten at an iHop in over 5 years and I was surprised how fresh everything was. Eggs fluffy, bacon and sausage really good. Pancakes as good as expected. I remembered to ask for the Pecan syrup. My fav.

Appreciated the manager stopping by the table to check on our meal.

Will for sure make this a regular breakfast restaurant choice.“

“I was really impressed with Jose the sever . He was so personable, polite, professional and still able to smile and seemed like he enjoyed his job you, do not see this addtuide much these days. Then I met Jamie the manger she was also very friendly and I know why they have such a great team at this store. The food was cooked as if the employee was eating it themself. Everything was prepared prefect. Thank all of you for such a great dining experience.
See you again soon. Virginia“

“Very fast friendly good atmosphere and the staff is wonderful“

“Going back several years I have to say that this IHOP has become a much better place to eat over the years.
The food is top drawer and the service excellent.
Back in 2000 ish maby a bit before when it first opened there were issues with quality, service and management.
I'm glad to say it now not only fixed those issues it's improved 500%.
Today's breakfast was great, filling and the server was professional (well trained).
Also the restaurant is well cleaned and has a much better smell them in the past.
Kiddos to my server, the cooks and management for the positive dinning experience.“