38 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!!!“

“Huge gluten free menu, so I had to give them 4 stars. Kudos for that. The food is average for a restaurant chain. Good portions. My GF waffle was good, not great. I should have tried the GF French toast or benedicts. My husband enjoyed his omelette. And the mocha was great.“

“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.“

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

“Excellent food large portions“

“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!!“

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

“They had a stand at a farmer's market and loved what I got! (Barbacoa taco) So I had to go check them out. Unfortunately, the Google address is no longer their location. You have to go to their official website for the correct address! Ordered two other tacos plus the barbacoa taco again and it did not disappoint! Highly recommend!“

“The portions are yummy and big.“

“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“

“I love bringing my family and we love breakfast“

“Mia did a fabulous job considering the circimstances.“

“This place is a must try if you’re in the area. Service is great, our waitress was very kind to us, also very patient we have 3 kids and they’re not iPad babies so a little loud. The taste of the food is delicious, we shared the carnitas hash and the French toast and they both deserve 5 stars. The hash is a little spicy but has just the right kick! A big plus is they open at 7 am!“

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

“Came upon Elizabeth purely by accident and had to stop. Both the chorizo and bacon breakfast burritos were great. Very filling and just the right amount of heat for me. I had to go back for a second try they were so good! Elizabeth is very sweet and would recommend swinging by any morning you see her.“

“We lived nearby. Miss the place!“

“My daughter and granddaughter met me here for brunch. Neither of us had been before. The menu had so many delicious items that it was hard to choose! So, we both went big and ordered a main course with a tasty side. Mine is what is in the pictures. Both meals were fabulously delicious! The ingredients were fresh and tasty and cooked perfectly. The service was also excellent.

My daughter also commented after she put my granddaughter into the high chair that she thought it was the cleanest high chair she'd ever seen at a restaurant. Great attention to the details!

Thank you!“

“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. :)“

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

“Milk shakes and great service“

“Came here on a Friday afternoon for lunch wanting breakfast.
If you want steak and eggs, this is not the place to come to. This place is more of an elegant breakfast place. Elegant as in bacon and eggs with a salad, which I found odd.
Overall, the experience was good. We sat outside on the porch, which was a delightful day out here in Parker.
The service was very good on top of it. Very nice.
The food was good, but if you’re a hearty eater like I am order extra
I want steak and eggs. They have eggs, but no steaks. The closest thing I could come to meats was bacon or slice of ham. So I ordered eggs and three orders of bacon.
Upon getting my plate, I had the eggs, the bacon and a salad. Interesting but I ate it, so we’re all good.
It is not the first place I will pick if I’m hungry to go to, but if I’m entertaining Friends, this is where I take them“

“First time eating at Morning Story and plan to go back! The waitress was very nice and helpful, and the food was good. Lots of fun options on the menu made it hard to choose what to order. I ended up getting the Mimosa Fried Chicken Benedict with onion rings for the side.“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kristel Is a Total Rock Star!

If you’re lucky enough to be seated in Kristel’s section, you’re in for a treat. I had the absolute pleasure of being served by her recently, and wow—she’s next-level.

Kristel is the kind of server who makes you feel like the most important table in the room. Friendly, attentive, and incredibly on-point with timing, recommendations, and just the right touch of humor and warmth. The food was fantastic, but Kristel made the experience unforgettable.

Service like hers is rare—genuine, caring, and flawless. She’s the reason I’ll be back again and again. Thank you, Kristel!“

“We have been frequenting the IHOP in Glen Carbon IL since it’s reopening. Our experience has been great. Credit given to our sweet waitress Makenna C. She is the perfect waitress, she has a great personality and makes you feel so welcome. The food is great and being gf, I truly appreciate the gluten friendly pancakes and other menu items.“

“An absolutely amazing breakfast of strawberry pancakes and french toast. The early afternoon was a perfect time to visit on a Sunday. No wait for a table and fast service from our waitress.

Can't wait to visit again!

Ham Benedict was so amazing!
Fantastic service too! Can't wait to try more dishes 😋“

“Came in this Tuesday night… this poor man, (who I believe was the only one working, being both the host and waiter) was working so hard. He was so incredibly kind and gave us great service despite being in such a stressful situation, he apologized profusely! I hope the employees don’t often get left alone.. very saddening. Thank you sir for being so kind!! He deserves a raise!“

“I don’t know how this place has so many poor reviews, I had a fantastic experience with this place. The gentleman behind the counter was very generous and conversational. We had a burrito a taco and a Quesadilla. Fresh tortillas are always a win. Everything was delicious. I will say that the queso was the only thing that looked oddly chunky but that was because it was made with real cheese and peppers. It was delicious and came with hot tortillas chips.“

“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“

“I haven’t been to this location forever!! They remodeled it very nice! Good atmosphere“

“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.“