Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Parker

"The Lowdown: This may be the ultimate date spot due to its euphoric atmosphere of tables surrounded by tree bark and draped by curtains and lanterns — an ‘urban aspen grove.’ Suitable for a date of two or a double date — due to its amply spaced booths. It feels like an exclusive club and bar but it has award-winning food to match. For starters, the delicacy that is roasted bone marrow ($14) or the grilled squid ($14) with charred broccolini are good choices."

"There is something about this long-time mainstay on S Broadway that just feels dreamy and magical. The name itself speaks to the story of two young lovers: a lumberjack and a winemaker’s daughter who settled in a cabin in the Colorado mountains and lived happily ever after. Carefully and lovingly crafted, the unique decor transports you to this woodland fairytale nestled in a grove of Aspen trees, lanterns, and diaphanous curtains."

"To share some of the best food in the country with a beloved, book a table at Beatrice and Woodsley. This restaurant focuses on seasonal and local ingredients, so the menu is alway..."

"Originally founded in a beautiful pale-yellow Victorian house off Pearl Street in Boulder, Lucile's Creole Café has been bringing delicious Southern Creole cooking to Denver for the past 38 years. The quaint eatery attracts loyal crowds for their delightful breakfast specialties and mouthwateringly warm beignets, which can be enjoyed in the homey interior or out on the lovely porch and patio, which boasts breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. The menu features creative takes on traditional dishes such as New Orleans praline waffles with pecans, fruit, and fresh whipped cream; eggs Sardou served with creamed spinach, fresh Gulf shrimp, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce; and blackened Atlantic salmon cooked Cajun style and served with two eggs, grits or potatoes, and a buttermilk biscuit."

"The beignets at Lucile’s are so good that they are offered both as an appetizer and a dessert. These fluffy, pillowy confections are served hot and topped with powdered sugar and are just as good as any you’ll find in New Orleans—yeah, we said it!"

"Originally founded in a funky old Victorian house off Boulder’s Pearl Street, this quaint morning eatery now generates long lines across the Front Range for its chicory coffee, beignets, pain perdu, and more Creole specialties."

"Hours: Monday – Friday 10:30am – 2am; Saturday & Sunday 10am – 2am. Vegetarian or Vegan: Offers Both but also Non-Vegetarian. Menu Highlights: Winter Rice Bowl, made with field roast vegan sausage, pan-fried with steamed broccoli, green beans, cauliflower and wild rice, served with a side of gravy, and Israeli Falafel made with garbanzo and Fava bean fritters, Sambal, cucumber salad, fries and pickles, Tzatziki sauce, wrapped in a tortilla and lightly pressed."

"The Lowdown: In the hip area that is South Broadway — home to Mutiny Information Cafe, NOOCH Vegan and a slew of bars, vintage shops and live music spots — is the equally hip restaurant Sputnik. It is a vegan and vegetarian-friendly watering hole with a full espresso bar, too. It’s a funky intimate space with string lights, cozy booths and rotating paintings and art for sale on the walls."

"Sputnik gives you the best of both worlds with both vegan and meat-based menus. So all can enjoy a meal here together!. Make sure to grab one of the signature cocktails while you’re at it."

"Combining old world flavors with classic French culinary techniques, Vert Kitchen is a French-inspired deli that serves gourmet sandwiches using sustainable meats, dairy and some of the finest pantry goods in Denver. Patrons squeeze into this tiny Washington Park West lunch-and-brunch counter for handmade sandwiches, garden-fresh salads, and delicious soups made from local and seasonal ingredients. It's the perfect stop when you get tired while exploring Denver attractions."

"If you’re looking for a restaurant that is perfect for the whole family, then the Citron Bistro is ideal for you. It is an upscale restaurant serving modern American dishes and offers happy hours and a weekly special. They also have occasional brunch buffet that you should partake in whenever it happens, for their menu are well thought of."

"Katherine’s French Bakery & Cafe is a family-owned local, European-style bakery and cafe that specializes in French pastries, quiche, cakes and cookies. Katherine’s also offers customized cakes and cupcakes, an extensive breakfast and lunch menu that is served all day, as well as catering. Katherine’s French Bakery & Cafe is located at 728 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80209."

"Family-owned and operated, Chef Mario Arrua has spent more than two decades in hospitality, food, and beverage. Aiming for well-prepared and properly seasoned food, Katherine’s counter-service and European-style cafe specializes in French pastries, quiches, cakes, and cookies made from scratch."

"I love them just as much as an unadorned baguette or other pastry. That's what this Bonnie Brae neighborhood bakery is all about the visuals, with elaborately decorated cakes and other creations. But their bread is pretty darn good too, as is their French-themed menu."

"Morning Collective offers inventive cuisine, creative cocktails and an inviting indoor and outdoor atmosphere. Partner and executive chef Joseph Strelnik’s menu is complemented by a “farmhouse chic” design, featuring vintage 1950s wallpaper and modern reclaimed steel. Try the Sunrise Crispy Rancheros, made with layers of crispy tortillas, eggs cooked to order, pinto beans, cotija cheese, green chili and salsa fresca."

"The Hornet provides some of the best cheap eats Denver has to offer, especially if you’re in the mood for Southwestern food. The nachos with fresh guacamole are a big hit, but you can also try Asian-inspired dishes like lettuce wraps with carrots and cucumbers or a sandwich or wrap like the buffalo chicken wrap or Broadway dip sandwich with au jus. The Hornet is a great place for happy hour in Denver and you can enjoy creative cocktails like the kombucha mimosa."

"The Hornet, one of South Broadway’s favorite eateries, serves a plethora of delicious appetizers during happy hour, including Artichoke Heart Fritters!. These yummy, fried vegetables come with lemon cayenne aioli and are only $7, 4-7 p.m., Monday-Saturday."

"While Board Game Republic, a pub in the Art District on Santa Fe, is most known as a spot for pints and cocktails—it’s also Denver’s first and only café dedicated to board games. They are home to more than 700 games shelved by category along a massive wall that are completely free for you to play. Want to test your surgical skills?"

"If the name itself isn’t enough to get your children excited about eating at Board Game Republic, let them know they can try their first grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich. This restaurant has hundreds of board games, so it’s easy to find one the whole family enjoys."

"Casual and affordable restaurants can be the best at what they do and The Post Chicken & Beer on South Broadway is just such a place. For its fans, it's the go-to for deeply satisfying fried chicken in Denver. Guy Fieri clearly agreed when he showcased The Post on a Diners, Drive Ins & Dives segment on his popular show."

"A plate of authentic, crispy-tender, perfectly seasoned and fried chicken is a value at any price (IMHO). But for those who believe fried chicken, however good, should be a dining bargain, you're in luck. Post Brewing Co. has reasonable prices."

"Broadway in Southwest Denver, the beer bar and traditional American restaurant is the highest-rated brewery in Denver, boasting 4.5 stars out of 594 reviews on Yelp."

"(pronounced "true") has one clear mission: to provide "a rad place to hang out and drink killer beer." Our verdict?. Its chaotic, heavy-metal atmosphere will leave you feeling anything but ordinary, and its beer is far from boring. It doesn’t take brewing too seriously, adhering to Colorado’s laid-back vibe."

"You better be hardcore if you want to try a brew from TRVE (pronounced “true”). This company has been around since 2012 and they brew craft beers that are “beyond the pale,” according to the company website. “To us this implies new ideas, channeling Loki, and embracing chaos,” the website says."

"Because what’s more metal than killer farmhouse ales and grisettes?. Nothing, that’s what. If you like metal, or are just looking for a wild night, TRVE should be one of your top destinations on your trip to Denver."