Start your day off right by enjoying breakfast with a view. From fresh pastries and coffee to tasty classics, spend mornings in Aspen dining outdoors. Discover 8 of the best patios and cafés to visit for breakfast in Aspen:
Swedish Hill
📌 Aspen Art Museum’s Rooftop - 637 E Hyman Ave
Best Known For: Freshly Baked Pastries & Coffee
Enjoy breakfast alongside spectacular views of Aspen Mountain. Catch some early morning rays or grab a spot in the shade on their outdoor patio. Take in the bird's-eye views with a freshly baked pastry and steaming cup of coffee in hand. After fueling up for the day, check out the Aspen Art Museum’s exhibitions. Not a morning person? Swedish Hill offers sandwiches, salads, soups, pastas, and more, throughout the day.
Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar
📌 Downtown Aspen - 520 E Hyman Ave
Best Known For: Milanese Fare & Coffee
Enjoy a European-style breakfast while seeing the sights of downtown Aspen on Sant Ambroeus’s outdoor patio. The coffee bar’s interior blends Aspen-inspired, alpine features with vintage Italian furnishings and a modern feel. An assortment of morning bites are complemented with a range of espresso beverages.
Poppycocks
📌 Downtown Aspen - 665 E Cooper Ave
Best Known For: Oatmeal Buttermilk Pancakes & Breakfast Classics
Opening its doors in 1971, Poppycocks has been serving the community for over 50 years. The outdoor patio offers a shady spot to enjoy a meal in the middle of downtown Aspen. From signature dishes, like Poppycock’s Famous Oatmeal Pancakes and Manhattan Eggs, to comforting classics, Poppycock’s is an Aspen staple.
West End Social
📌 Aspen Meadows Resort - 845 Meadows Rd
Best Known For: Panoramic Views & Local Flavors
Located on the edge of town, West End Social offers spectacular mountain views from both the spacious outdoor patio and the modern interior. The menu features dishes crafted with local ingredients, showcasing flavors of the Rocky Mountains. Looking for a quicker, more casual breakfast? Meadows Café, nestled beneath West End Social, offers ready-to-eat bites and coffee.
Spring Café
📌 Downtown Aspen - 119 S Spring St
Best Known For: Vegetarian, Vegan & Healthy Dishes
Begin your morning with a healthy, nourishing breakfast at Spring Café. Take in the sights of downtown Aspen while enjoying a light breakfast on the outdoor patio. Spring Café uses all organic ingredients and focuses on sourcing locally when crafting their vegetarian dishes. For a refreshing morning treat, check out the juice bar and delicious smoothies!
Aspen Country
📌 Downtown Aspen - 409 S Hunter St
Best Known For: Burritos & Sandwiches
Stop by Aspen Country for breakfast in a casual outdoor setting at an affordable price. Grab a breakfast sandwich, breakfast burrito, or guacamole toast to fuel up for the day.
Paradise Bakery
📌 Downtown Aspen - 320 S Galena St
Best Known For: Freshly Baked Treats & Ice Cream
A true Aspen favorite, Paradise Bakery has been a beloved community staple since 1976. Fresh from the oven croissants, muffins, and other morning treats, fill the bakery, while dishes like the Locals Favorite Breakfast Burrito offer a more savory option. Sit outside Paradise Bakery and take in views of Aspen Mountain while enjoying a buttery pastry and steaming cup of coffee.
Origin by The Farmer & Chef
📌 The Gant - 610 S W End St
Best Known For: Seasonal Plates & Locally Sourced Ingredients
Enjoy a relaxing morning with a hearty breakfast on Origin’s poolside outdoor patio. Committed to sourcing ingredients from local farmers, Origin showcases the flavors of Western-Colorado through its seasonally inspired breakfast and lunch menu.
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