The 10 best breakfast and brunch in Cripple Creek

The interior could most definitely use an update-dark and gloomy vibe. Our server was very sweet. We both started with a cup of tomato soup, which was delicious and followed it with the pot roast. The pot roast, gravy and mashed were very good. The mixed vegetables, on the other hand, were horrible 😔 I work in the industry and have for many years so I understand why they were not using fresh veggies but canned would have been much better. The frozen carrots ruined the meal. Frozen peas, corn or green beans maybe-but not that mix. I was a little disappointed that the dinner didn’t come with some sort of bread or roll.

Very friendly servers. The food is traditional breakfast, but no waffles. They are family-friendly and the prices are good. The French toast was tasty and my picture is AFTER we started eating.

I'm giving 4 stars because of Summer. Otherwise it'd be 3 stars. They typically only have 1 person to greet, do to go orders, seat and serve tables, run the bar, and cash guests out. Breakfast is always great! Biscuits and gravy are always good and they can cook an over medium egg to perfection. Lunch not so great. Stale hamburger buns and my rueben was burnt, hard as a rock and dry. I'll stick with breakfast. Summer is a 5/5! She is an asset to this place. Everything I listed above was what she was doing simultaneously and with a smile on her face.

The wait staff was very accommodating as a party of 2 went to 4, then 6, then another 6 for a total of 12. They were able to throw some tables together for us also. It was a great time. Food was hot, tasty and fast for everyone. Thank you Maggies!

Amanda was our server and she was right on top of everything. Very kind and was mindful of my hearing loss, making sure to speak louder. As far as the food goes, wow. Large plate full of hot delicious food. My wife had the pot roast while I had the club with fries. I was impressed and enjoyed each bite.

I stopped in mid day and had the country fried steak and eggs with coffee. $18.99 total. Everything about my meal was fabulous. My server was fast and friendly. The atmosphere is a little dated, otherwise it was a perfect experience. I would go again.

Waitress was kind. That’s the only good thing I have to say. Waited almost an hour for our food. Only to be given cold shrimp Alfredo that was then thrown in a microwave to warm up…. I ended up sick as could be in the middle of the night following dinner. The restaurant was basically empty and no excuse really for food to take that long and then be cold. Waitress mentioned she was exhausted and had been at work all day, they wouldn’t let her leave. If you don’t treat your people right you won’t have a restaurant for long. Give your people rest. This service was not good and I ended up very sick. Do better.

Stopped by for lunch, had the Philly cheesesteak and chicken tenders, food was good for the price. Our waitress, Marla, was very sweet and funny, great personality. The general atmosphere was depressing, located next to the Double Eagle slot machines.

I was gaming and won $10 and food credits to take to Lombard's restaurant. It was located on the lower level of the casino and they were offering breakfast till noon. My husband and I both ordered a fabulous breakfast with a waiter who was out of this world. I forgot your name dude but you were awesome. Will definitely return to this establishment possibly for a dinner or lunch next time. Did not leave hungry.

Food was really good and had a really great bloody mary.

Eh....the maintenance guy sat us, and the server had prison tattoos. Even face tattoos. Food is overpriced for institutional grade. Used to be better several years back when they had homemade soups and the salad/baked potato bar. Not worth the cost.

Prime rib $14!!! Very good food for good price!!!!

The food was okay but we had a bit of confusion with the ordering. The manager Jennifer handled it poorly and severely unprofessional with a terrible attitude. We had already gotten clarification from our wonderful waiter Juan but she had come with a snarky attitude to explain something that was already explained by Juan. She had told us “you’re using your casino comp anyways what’s the problem.” As if using our points means we had no right to be upset at our incorrect order and confusion.

I just want to say it was delicious and affordable and Mark at the front counter was very friendly and made me feel at home on my solo trip to cripple Creek so I just want to say thanks again and it was Mark who made it a delight!

Great ambiance, great food and great service. My server, Misty, was outstanding. I had the steak and eggs (served until 2pm) along with a Bloody Mary and it couldn’t have been better. Thanks!

A mediocre experience dining here. We did not get bread/butter for our table, while everyone else in the restaurant got bread/butter immediately after they were sat. So we starved while we waited a very long time for our entree to come out. The waiter then got our order wrong and still ended up charging us for their mistake. Waiter seemed like he thought we were lying. We ordered a wedge salad, he brought out filet mignon… He gave us $10 off… a wedge salad and a filet mignon is not a $10 difference?

5 Stars – Excellent Food & Service! I had an amazing dining experience at Salt Grass in Cripple Creek, and Jesse made it even better! From start to finish, the service was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection, and full of flavor. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients and take pride in what they serve. If you’re in Cripple Creek and looking for a great meal, I highly recommend stopping by and asking for Jesse. He made our visit truly memorable!

.Kudos to the staff for their fast and efficient service. I keep coming back, I had the steak and shrimp. It was awesome. Our server was Shafan, she was excellent. Please give a merit raise. I also would like give a shout out to Scott & John to ensure this was a amazing experience.

Awesome experience! The staff was courteous and quick, the Filet Oscar was absolutely amazing, and the grilled pineapple margarita really hit the spot. Well done to all of the staff!

I really wanted to give this store my usual 4 or 5 stars but unfortunately it wasn’t even close. The restaurant wasn’t even half full & a lot of staff could be seen on the floor yet there was several parties that needed to be seated. We were 3rd in line & waited a solid 5 minutes before someone show up to start seating us. Our server appeared relatively quickly & took our drink order. This is where the whole lunch went downhill. A new server brought our drinks & proceed to turn 2 of the 3 all over the table, my phone, my purse & my lap. She was very apologetic & started cleaning up. The main/training server moved us to another table, promised a rag so I could clean up my phone, purse & pants along with fresh drinks. 10 minutes later the drinks showed up but no rag to clean up my purse. By that time I had used my napkin for clean up. I requested a fresh napkin which never appeared. After we placed our food order it took a bit for our salads to show up but the main course was served at least 30 minutes after ordering and to top it off, it was just luke warm. Anxious to return to the casino for a bit before to returning to Colorado Springs, we requested our bills from the main server. She stood at the kiosk/register for 10 minutes trying to take care of our meals & they were simple and straightforward! And the icing on the cake was not even a mention of any type of compensation for the drinks spilled on me, my phone & my purse. I probably wouldn’t have accepted it, but an offer would’ve been nice. All in all, I think a 3 star is pretty generous. What should have been a 45 minute to 1 hour meal ended up being 1.5 hours. I hope that this was a bad day & not indicative of the level of service & food at this particular store.

We had great service. Krystal was our server and she was great. I had the salmon oscar and it was cooked perfectly (which is hard to do sometimes).

We were there for the Salute to American Veterans Rally. Upon check in we were offered to join the players club which we did. The room was comfortable and quiet. The breakfast (included for free with players club!) was absolutely wonderful. It was from the full menu, not just a few items. We had the Prime Rib dinner Saturday night and it was done perfectly! The Hotel is centrally located so we didn't move the car during our stay. From check in to check out the entire staff was friendly and helpful with whatever we needed. The housekeeping staff was especially wonderful. Our room was very clean and refreshed with amenities. We are making reservations for next year. We are very happy customers!!

Arrived at 7:15. Settled into the room, which is very nice. Looked in the hotel directory to see what time the restaurant closes. Directory in room says it closes at 9pm Sun-Thursday. It’s Tuesday, and I am hungry. I want dinner to go. So I go to the restaurant, where a woman shoved a menu at me when I asked if I could get food to go. It is 4 minutes to 8. She walks away. So I decide on a burger and stand there for several minutes, until a more pleasant gal came up and told me she was sorry, but they were closed. I said that the hotel directory says they close at 9 on weekdays in the summer. It is August. No, they close at 8. So I told her that the rude woman knew I was going to order food, but conveniently disappeared! Nice. Drive for 6 hours for this. I went across the street and got the most disgusting, inedible mush, so ending the day without eating since 8am. When is summer? Have the dates been moved? 96° and endless sunshine in the middle of August, which, according to every modern calendar, is summer. They put earplugs in the rooms. Think about that. That’s a first for me, so something you might want to think about before choosing this motel. Not a dime will be spent in this casino. I’ll give another place my donations!

Jamie and Chris were so helpful and made our experience great!! Room was clean and bed super comfortable. Jamie went out of her way to help us get an additional night in the same room even though we didn’t book it in time. Great hotel and staff was amazing

There was one couple before us. We were tired Had to wait long time in line. But Loved our room. Deluxe. Corner room lots of windows. Breakfast was great. Will stay there again.

We had an awesome time. Every employee i encountered was so helpful and patient with my questions. This morning I turned 62. I enjoyed myself so much. Thanks again for a great day 😀

Great casino,rooms and Staff. Got the romance package and my wife hit 4000$ off 1.80$ highly recommended. Staff was Great upgraded room for my anniversary. Took great care of us for our 18 year anniversary. July 21st 2025!

We stayed 2 nights in Cripple Creek and was so happy with this little town. Not going to lie, they need some shopping stores for people who stay for MORE then just gambling. Loved the city and the vibe.

We dined at the casino restaurant on Saturday, August 16th, and the experience was appalling. Our waitress openly argued with her manager about her hours and end of shift directly beside our table—an unprofessional display that set the tone for the evening. Meanwhile, another server, an older woman, was delivering plates of food while visibly coughing on guests’ meals. The restaurant was nearly empty, yet it still took over 30 minutes for our order to arrive. When we finally received our bill, we inquired about a military discount. Instead of honoring it, the restaurant inexplicably charged us twice—once for $55 and again for $71. Despite multiple attempts to resolve this, every phone call has been met with dismissive excuses, condescension, and a complete lack of accountability. Staff essentially implied we must have “forgotten” ordering food twice, which is insulting at best. At this point, dealing with this establishment feels like an exercise in lowering one’s intelligence. The service is unprofessional, the hygiene unacceptable, and the management incompetent. Avoid this place unless you enjoy being overcharged and disrespected.

Great hotel and casino. The points system was a little confusing at first, but overall we had a terrific experience. The food at the restaurant was good and came fast. The hotel was exactly as pictured and extremely quiet (in full disclosure, we were there during the week days in late Oct so it wasn’t real busy). The GM, Frank couldn’t have be more friendly or accommodating. We will be back!

We had a great time at the Double Eagle Hotel & Casino over the weekend! Our room was perfect as a family of 3 and the staff (especially Brandon and Will!) were very accommodating to our wants and needs. The restaurant in the hotel was delicious and a great way to fill up our bellies before going to play!

I’ve been a member of double Eagle for years and years but only lately have it been my number one go to Casino. Not only the staff members are just excellent. They go above and beyond to help you. Like Alex he is amazing. He’s a floor tech and he really goes above and beyond to help. Please recognize his good leadership skills and customer service skills. Also, Jerry ,(front desk agent ) helped me to leave feeling a sense of satisfaction and well as genuinely been taken care of going above and beyond his normal duties. Please recognize these two for going the extra mile to make me happy and satisfied with the outcome of a sticky situation when the machine froze during a bonus. They’ve handled it great and I was satisfied and left a huge smile, knowing I had to give them recognition as well as hopefully you will. Thank you ! Carmen Q

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY at Lombard's. This has got to be the worst restaurant in All of Cripple Creek and the surrounding areas. I should have known when I called, by the way the hostess answered the phone saying "You have 20 minutes to get in here if you want to eat." The food was stone cold and the hamburger had been microwaved. No joke.The bun was the size of a kiddie bun and it was flat as a pancake. The mashed potatoes and gravy had so much salt it was inedible. Out waiter never returned to our table and we had to ask another waiter for our check. This food is priced the same as SaltGrass up the street and it is by far the worst food we have ever eaten anywhere. Everyone else in the restaurant was also waiting to have orders taken or waiting for their checks. At one point the only people on the floor were the customers. Again please save your money and time and go to any other place but Lombard's. I only gave a 1 star because it's required to make the post. It should be a -100.

Came here to eat at Lombard’s because Dynamite Dicks’s was too busy. We are from the springs and contemplated going back home to eat but wanted something nice to eat in cripple creek(we should have just gone home). I ordered the burger and suddenly felt like I was back in middle school because the burger looked like something out of a school cafeteria and tasted like it too. My dogs will enjoy the soggy bun with their dinner tonight. My Mom ordered the open face roast beef which will also be going to our dogs because it was so soggy it fell apart when she tried to eat it. Let’s not even talk about the service…. Save your money and go somewhere else.

We always have the best time at The Double Eagle Hotel and Casino. This is our absolute favorite place to stay and play. Shout out to Brandon, Will, Jerry and the rest of the staff. They’re always so welcoming and friendly. Thank you for making us feel like family.

Our waitress was nice. Hostess seemed perturbed. Sandwiches were good, but the tots were cold, and the fries were not fried well. I didn't care for the mac n cheese with brisket with bbq sauce. A/C was on too high!

Service was a little slow but the food was good and fresh. Nice clean dining room. Quiet even though it's located off the casino floor.

Food was hot n fresh. Our waiter was extremely strange and odd. Only came to our table two times. Order food, bring food & I had to call him over on the 3rd so I could pay. He didn’t refill cups or ask how our food was like every other waitress in there. There was a hair in my food. .

4 Stars..... because the foods always been on point and delicious. So this was a bit of a surprise tho. Mistakes happen! It was grilled chicken diced up in the smothered burrito To-Go. The More You Know! Stay safe. -Try the Pot Roast *favorite*

I’ve eaten here in the past, but their food has really improved. I ate two meals there yesterday and both were superb. Steak and eggs for breakfast with perfectly done, tender steak medallions and crispy hash browns. Nice! For dinner I had to try the Brisket with Mac ‘n cheese. Definitely a great experience. Loved it, and a casual, efficient environment within the Midnight Rose Casino.

Staff is super nice and the food was amazing!! The potato skins were awesome and the Dynamite Dip is probably the best French dip I’ve ever had. My wife had the pot roast and loved it!

I loved the atmosphere here. Lil'ol gal came to take our order. She was too cute. The food came quickly. I had the fish sandwich and fries. It was delicious 😋 😍.

Very era themed hotel. Just a few rooms and relatively quiet with the casino downstairs. Well kept, clean, but old. Power outlets in short supply. Parking a bit difficult to navigate due to street design. Very friendly and helpful staff at all hours! Great place to stay for access to all downtown cripple Creek including other casinos, shopping, dining and the museum.

This was a very nice place, room was nice and the staff was great, especially the lady who fixed my coffee in the morning!! She got off work at 6am but she made sure I was good before she left. Thank you

Slow service. Hostess at the cashier station was slow to enroll us for a players card. Come on, it shouldn't take over 20 minutes to copy a drivers' license into the system.

Cashier Melinda on 05/17 working at 1:30pm was rude and snarky, questioning my out of state ID as if it was a fake. 0 customer service skills.

Pat and Linda are the best customer service people alive.. went outside and pointed out all the hot spots as well as what other cities/attractions to visit on our trip.. and what not to visit.

Up graded room and bathroom in a 1876 hotel. Since it is in a town, there are outside noice until late. The 25-step staircase to the rooms is not for everyone.

Visited a while back, very clean, and the staff was very nice and welcoming, Dana in the cash cage was awesome

Looking for a rich flavored coffee? This spot in Cripple Creek is a great way to start the day. I had gotten the Hazelnut Truffle Mocha coffee, which was a great blend, being rich and flavorful. Their black coffee was also nice, came hot and was very satisfying. Food served here as well which I'll have to come back and try!

We were walking by when we smelled the coffee so we had to go in. It was a warm day so it was pretty stuffy inside. There were several customers ahead of us but the line moved quickly and we got our drinks faster than I expected. Do yourself a favor and order the Iced Shaken Espresso! We liked it so much we went back the next day. There's a little free library inside plus seating and tables. The bathroom was clean. The theme is pretty cool too.

Wish I could leave a longer review but I don't have much to say. Absolute knock out the part. Iced coffee was great, sandwiches were massive and delicious. Chipotle avocado is the best. So glad I stopped here and really enjoyed the view of the valley while having my coffee. Despite being absolutely packed, the staff was not overwhelmed and very attentive and friendly. Really felt welcomed and relaxed, look forward to coming back again.

This is a cute little coffee shop/cafe right in the heart of downtown Cripple Creek. I came here after visiting the Florissant Fossil beds and it was a very pleasant and fairly quick drive! I love their cozy western decor style and the iced tea with chicken bacon ranch panini wrap was super yummy! I’ll definitely be back here again to try some more of their teas/coffee.

I really wanted to love this place. The folks working there are friendly, the coffee is good although it wasn’t hot the morning we were there, the interior is decorated nice and is comfy, though a small space. What we didn’t like was our food, which is important for a cafe. We both ordered biscuits, my husband had biscuits with gravy, and I had a breakfast sandwich. The biscuits were really dry. It was surprising how they could still be so dry even covered in tons of gravy. I ended up eating just the inside of my sandwich and throwing away the biscuit. 😔

I got the chorizo breakfast burrito smothered in green chili sauce — highly recommend going smothered. It’s not just tastier, it also keeps the tortilla from being hard.

I stopped here with some friends because we had time to kill before Ice Castles. My husband and I shared: - Chorizo Breakfast Burrito - Maple Pecan Danish - Apple Crown Danish - White Hot Chocolate - Chai Tea Latte I was very impressed by their food. The pastries were my favorite (the apple one if I had to pick). The breakfast burrito was so saucy and good. Between the drinks, I'd go for the White Hot Chocolate. The chai wasn't spicy enough for my liking. If you're in Cripple Creek, I'd highly recommend stopping by for a snack.

(Forgive my punctuation as I’m frustrated) The guy that runs this place owner/ operator is extremely rude and very unprofessional! He yelled and screamed at my sister and his wife assaulted her by grabbing her arm aggressively yanking plates out of her hand. He is very passive aggressive stomping his feet throughout the hotel making weird comments to you. They audio/video record your conversations and listen to everything you say throughout the entire hotel which violates privacy laws. They’re so protective over their hotel that they put their feelings in it (OCD) they watch your every move via camera and will have no problems telling you about it immediately. They don’t lock any of the doors to get inside the building or have keys for guest to lock; so many people come to visit the hotel because of the history that random creepy people walk all around the inside, look in your rooms where you’re sleeping putting a major security risk to your safety. Anyone can walk in at night, go straight inside your room if they wanted to. There were so many occasions where I would be sitting on my bed and just see a random person on the 3rd floor that had no business being up there looking at me recording with their phones. The bartenders were completely rude as if we were intruding on their locals from being able to have a drink because the bar can only comfortably fit about 8 people without being over crowded. Many instances where we would get bad looks from the locals because they couldn’t do their “routine”. The entire hotel smells like raw sewage and felt grimy. They also leave satanic offerings in every room you’re in that say touch at your own risk, I had no idea this place had that vibe or I would have never stayed. Their “breakfast” was a complete joke. Every someone makes travels through the air vents…

We stayed in room 1, which had a king bed as well as a trundle bed and en-suite bathroom. There was an amazing clawed bathtub/shower and lovely tiled floor. Being a historic hotel, space heaters were provided if needed as well. The complimentary snacks, water, coffee was very much appreciated. We found the bed very comfortable and had a good night of sleep. We enjoyed the opportunity to peek into any unoccupied rooms. Each room was unique. If you love historic buildings and Victorian architecture, then this is a lovely hotel to stay in. There is parking available behind the hotel and the location was super for those interested in visiting the casinos in town. A continental breakfast is included. Our regret is we did not get to experience the tavern but hope to during a future visit.

Stayed here over the 4th of July and had the absolute best time. From the moment we arrived the staff and owners were so kind, helpful and accommodating. They’ve got breakfast in the morning, a taproom downstairs and are located so close to all the casinos. I would also highly recommend booking a spa service during your stay. Kirstin provided a wonderful massage service and I sincerely enjoyed chatting with her and the other owners. 10/10, if you’re not staying here you should be! Plus, very cool history to the building. Thank you to the hotel and the staff, they provided a wonderful stay for us. Also, all the rooms are unique and different and I loved that.

First of all the staff was wonderful. The hotel has no elevator or heat in the rest rooms. First time we’ve not taken showers because it was too darn cold. Be aware this is a historic building & the creaking floors from the room above us kept waking us up. Rooms were beautiful decorated in the Victorian period.

DO NOT STAY HERE. We had a family reunion here and the staff and owners were disrespectful and flat out rude. I’ve never witnessed anything like it in a hotel. Getting mad over a few beer cans being left out…..upset we brought our own alcohol to the hotel instead of constantly purchasing from their bar ( keep in mind we definitely still took care of the bar staff) They got upset we needed to borrow plates (3) for a dinner after giving one of our plates of food to the bartender working. Won’t let you use ANYTHING not even a plastic cup without stating there is a fee. Not to mention, they let tourist in and out of the hotel at any time with no outside locks on the door. It’s so unsafe and not monitored at all!!! I could go on and on but bottom line, stay elsewhere.

Had a lovely stay at Hotel St. Nicolas. The old but well maintained building has a lot of charm. Each room is different. We enjoyed custom crafted cocktails, playing pool, coffee in the breakfast room, and using the dry sauna. Breakfast and all-day hot drinks are included. Close to all the casinos, restaurants, and museums. I found the climb up the hill from Bennett Avenue to be a challenge though!

This is a very fun place to stay when visiting Cripple Creek. Lots of Colorado history and lore at this hotel. The staff and owners went out of their way to ensure we had a good time with stories about the hotel and dining/sightseeing recommendations for the area. The public areas in the hotel were very quaint and cozy including a nice breakfast room. We will definitley stay here again!

This place deserves all the love and support in the world. We were staying at a cabin about 15 minutes from Docs and stopped by twice during our stay. We tried the biscuits n gravy, ultimate breakfast sandwich, pancakes, French toast and the green chili smothered breakfast burritos. Food was 10/10 but what got us to come back the 2nd day was Liz, who has worked here since 2021. I found out not only did she come from Omaha, NE (where we were visiting from), she also graduated the same high school just 4 years after me! Liz has an infectious, uplifting energy and she was such a pleasure to be around. Already looking forward to coming back to visit for the amazing food and even better company! Peace and love to Liz, Rick and the rest of the staff at the Cripple Creek hospitality house next door ✌🏼

This food truck is absolutely worth all the hype. Liz is so hospitable and welcoming. The quality of the food is top notch and the portions are generous. Made from scratch, and to order. Prices are fair and cheap, in my opinion. Thank you Liz for the outstanding customer service and delicious food. That green chili salsa had my soul singing! Dog friendly area and nice seating in the shade to eat your hot, tasty meal. A hidden little gem in Cripple Creek. We’ll be back for sure!

I could feel the love and good energy that was obviously included when making this delicious food. It's rare for me to come back to a place a 2nd time while on vacation but every person in my group was immediately talking about what we were gonna get the next day. Aside from the amazing food and being able to tour the Hospitality Hotel, vibe check meter is off the scale. 10 stars for the feel good vibes and genuine good energy from Liz putting all this tastiness together. Shoulda known she was from the same area as my group. I will be making special trips back to Cripple Creek for as long as Liz and Doc's is there to feed my belly and soul. 1000% would recommend.

Although a food truck, it provides wonderful food and excellent service. Majority of seating is outdoors in a very pretty area. Liz was very friendly and had a great attitude. The yogurt parfait with mixed berries and granola ranks in my top 5 favorites. Berries were super fresh and plentiful. When in the area again, I'll definitely visit again.

We were camped at the KOA outside of Cripple Creek and found this place based on the great reviews. Food was great and the service was amazing! I had the privilege of meeting Liz and she was amazing! If you’re in the area stop by for some great food and say hello to Liz. Her positive energy will have you smiling from ear to ear!

We have been coming back here for a few years every time we visit Cripple Creek. The owner Liz is good energy, and her food is just as good. Great dog friendly area to sit down and eat with amazing views. Of course we will be back next time we are in town!

My experience at Liz’s food truck was so wonderful! I was visiting Cripple Creek from out of town and wanted a comforting small town breakfast, and this place hit the mark! The bacon breakfast burrito with half green chile sauce and half sausage gravy was absolutely delicious, and be sure to request tator tots with her homemade sauces on the side! The food was fresh, hot, and made to order! Liz was also very welcoming, ensuring we were aware of all of the options on her menu and other activities going on in the area. I will absolutely be coming back to visit Liz when I come back to Cripple Creek! There is also a nice seating area next to the food truck that is great for sitting with your fur babies if you have them with.