No ski town is complete without cafes and coffee shops sprinkled up and down the roads, and Breckenridge is no exception. A quick walk through town will have you wanting to try every coffee and every food you see and smell. In Breckenridge, there are dozens of third spaces for you to enjoy while going about your relaxing days. Be it après-ski or mid-summer, Breck has the perfect place for you to enjoy memorable food, drink and company.
Coffee Shops
Early wake-up calls for powder days are never as easy as they seem, and a solid Breckenridge winter storm won’t help either, even when you know the slopes will be flush. Fortunately, the town is dense with amazing coffee shops to aid you on your trek to (and from) the slopes, making your mornings just that much easier.
The Crown
Located in the heart of Main Street, The Crown is a Breckenridge staple. The cozy, tavern-like atmosphere here offers a wide range of coffee and cocktails, with a lunch menu as well.
Mountain View Coffee Bar
This homey coffee bar can be found just across the street from The Crown, and offers its own variety of coffee and espresso, along with a plethora of breakfast bites, made fresh.
Barreto 1931
Also found on Main Street, this Italian-style coffee shop is dialed in on coffee, espresso, and incredible latte art. In addition, they have a small selection of grab-and-go pastries!
Of course, it would be impossible to list all of the amazing coffee spots in Breck. Here are a handful more for you to choose from, and none that could ever let you down:
- Cabin Coffee Co
- Coffee Depot
- Cuppa Joe
- Unravel
Cafes
Arguably, après-ski is just as important as skiing itself. As tired as you are by the closing hour of the lifts, the thought alone of grabbing a table, a drink and a bite to eat should get your spirits right back up.
Cafes and small eateries in Breck are more than welcoming as you stomp the snow off your boots outside and rush in for a bite to eat after a long day on the mountain. Third spaces like these are scattered all around town, concentrated areas of snowriding culture disguised as holes in the wall. If you don’t already have a favorite spot, be sure to check out some of these!
Cool River Coffee House
Cool indeed, CRCH boasts a variety of homemade pastries, along with coffee and handhelds galore. .
Columbine Cafe
Columbine is known for its amazing drinks, breakfast menu, and their famous corned beef hash!
La Franchaise French Bakery
La Franchaise is known and loved for their coffee, cocktails and food menu, and harbors outdoor event space!
Here are some other cafes that are worth checking out while you’re in town!
- Semplice
- Horseshoe Breckenridge
- Clint’s Bakery & Coffee House
With Nofie, you could book your stay right in the middle of town and surround yourself with the wonderful culture in these cafes and coffee shops, virtually bridging mountain and Main Street!
Brody Samson
Writer
About the Author
Brody, a recent Colorado State University undergrad, spent his time in Fort Collins studying Journalism & Media Communication. He interned at College Avenue Magazine and also received a minor in Global & Environmental Sustainability. His lifelong passion for writing drove him to pursue a career in journalism.
In his free time, he can be found hiking, biking or swimming outdoors. He fiercely enjoys competition in sports along with reading, and playing music on the guitar.
