40 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Highlands Ranch

“Shayne was incredible! Fast and good food! The eggs Benedict!“

“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!!!“

“A good place to have a bit of breakfast. I usually share the bacon bit I was in an applewood smoked bacon mood. It could have had a more smoked flavor but the bacon were well cooked. I usually use eggs Benedict as my comparison dish. This was up there with the better Benedicts. I did forget to ask for extra crispy hash browns so I can't dong them on that but the browns were good.The blueberry pecan pancakes were very good as well.“

“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.“

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

“Excellent food large portions“

“I love bringing my family and we love breakfast“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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. :)“

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

“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.“

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Grateful Plate is outstanding! The food is fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared, offering a great variety of wholesome and satisfying dishes. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and relaxed, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a comforting meal. The staff are friendly, attentive, and provide excellent service throughout. I highly recommend Grateful Plate to anyone looking for a delicious and enjoyable dining experience.“

“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!“

“Milk shakes and great service“

“Wow! Is all I can say honestly. Delicious and tasty food, friendly and positive service, outstanding experience. I got the breakfast burrito with barbacoa beef and it was amazing. The location is gorgeous with sick paintings and super green. I highly recommend coming to this location!“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“Still a great place to go for breakfast. Food was great but service was here and there. Got a blueberry lemonade splasher and they forgot the strawberries and I asked for a side of hashbrowns and they brought me pancakes. Pretty easy fix but a few mistakes. Be attentive to the items you order and receive.“

“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.“

“Crystal was our server and it was very busy. She was the only server and she was amazing. Highly recommend to ask for her. It was my wife and 2 kids and the food was also excellent. Props to the kitchen. Even crystal was busy she was very attentive and ee got everything we needed. Completely satisfied. Very grateful“

“Even in a snowy Sunday night, I was greeted quickly by the staff and felt taken care of during a late night dinner.
Big shout out to our server, Hilary, who treated us with kindness and patience even as it seemed the location was short-staffed for the evening.

And of course, the food came out hot and delicious! Would highly recommend stopping by for the wonderful service and hospitality!“

“We came at a good time. We had the whole restaurant to ourselves, we'll, at least 20 minutes and someone got our idea....
IHOP Castle Rock delivers a dependable, family-friendly breakfast experience with a few standout dishes that make the visit worth repeating. The dining room is bright and casual, ideal for families, groups, or a low-key solo stop; service is friendly and efficient even during busy morning stretches. The highlight for vegetarians is the great veggie omelette—fluffy, well-seasoned eggs folded around a generous mix of bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, and melty cheese. It arrives hot, with the vegetables cooked just right so they retain texture without sogginess, and the portion size satisfies a hearty appetite. Pancake lovers will be pleased: the wonderful pancakes come out golden, tender, and uniformly cooked, with a light, fluffy interior that soaks up butter and syrup without collapsing. Whether you choose classic buttermilk or one of the specialty stacks, the pancakes hit the comforting, nostalgia-driven mark. Sides are solid—crispy hash browns and a choice of breakfast meats—and the coffee stays refilled. The menu’s breadth means dietary needs are easily met, though some items can lean toward the sweeter side. Cleanliness is good and turnover is brisk, though on weekend mornings expect a short wait. Prices are reasonable for portion sizes and consistency. If you want a straightforward, reliably tasty American breakfast in Castle Rock—especially for a satisfying veggie omelette and wonderful pancakes—this IHOP is a safe, pleasant choice.“

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