Where to Eat and Drink at Breckenridge
Off on a ski vacation to Breckenridge, Colorado, and wondering where to eat? We’ve developed a Breckenridge dining guide to help you decide where to go for breakfast, lunch, après, and dinner during your time skiing in the Rockies.
Note that most locations at Breckenridge don’t take cash payments, but do accept all major cards, ApplePay, and resort-charge.
Where to Eat Breakfast
Fuel up in the village with coffee and bites before hitting the slopes. Keep in mind that restaurant hours may vary by season.
Unravel Coffee & Cabin Juice
Open daily from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Unravel Coffee and sister restaurant Cabin Juice, located in Gravity Haus right off of Main Street, offer fresh coffee and breakfast every day until 2:00 PM. A cozy, wood-panelled farm-to-table locale, they offer healthy food options from chia seed pudding to breakfast sandwiches and smoothies alongside hand-brewed, carefully-curated coffees, with beans freshly roasted in house.
Maggie Waffle Shop
Enjoy hot, made-to-order waffles for breakfast from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM at The Maggie Waffle Shop located at The Maggie at the base of Peak 9. Choose from a variety of sweet or savory stuffed waffle options, and pair your meal with a cup of hot chocolate.
The Gold Pan Saloon
A historical location established to serve gold rush miners in 1879, The Gold Pan Saloon on Main Street offers hearty American food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy their breakfast menu until 2:00 PM, which includes large-portion Griddle Cakes, Huevos Rancheros, and Steak & Eggs.
La Française
A bright and charming French bakery located on Main Street, La Française offers breakfast starting at 8:00 AM, with crepes, omelettes, and croissant sandwiches. Enjoy your food with a coffee or specialty hot chocolate, and take a bakery treat to go for a snack on the slopes. Note that La Française is closed on Wednesdays.
Where to Eat On the Mountain
Take a ski break with lunch and a hot drink (or beer). Visit Ski Hill Grill and Vista Haus in both winter and summer, but note that Pioneer Crossing, The Overlook, and TenMile are only open in the wintertime.
Pioneer Crossing
Located at the top of the Independence Superchair on Peak 7, Pioneer Crossing serves Southwestern food with a beautiful view of the surrounding slopes. Enjoy burritos, nachos, tacos, and plant-based options like Vegetarian Chili and a Green Chile Plantain Bowl, paired with Mexican hot chocolate from the Coffee & Cocoa Corral. Hot food and drinks are served at Pioneer Crossing from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
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TenMile Station
A large mountain patio at the top of the Quicksilver Chair on Peak 9, TenMile has an outdoor BBQ station (open from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM) with baked potatoes and grilled meats, plus chili, burgers, hotdogs, and mac & cheese. If you’re looking for a mid-ski-day drink, TenMile has a bar with local craft beers, hard seltzers, and fun cocktails like the Colorado Coolaid Bloody Mary.
The Overlook
Atop Peak 9 (accessed via Mercury, Beaver Run, or E-Chair), The Overlook is Breckenridge’s highest elevation dining experience. Enjoy quick-service Asian-inspired fare, and try the Signature Ramen, Chicken Katsu, Korean BBQ, or Potstickers paired with a beer or cocktail. The Overlook serves hot food from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM (the bar is open until 2:30, as well).
Vista Haus
Located at the top of the Colorado Chair, with panoramic views of the Great Divide, Vista Haus is a large, family-friendly quick-service option offering a diversity of international food, including German wurst, pretzels, and potato salad alongside Greek gyros, Japanese Teriyaki, and more. Vista Haus serves hot food from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, complemented by a bar open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Photo Credit: Vail Resorts - Breckenridge
Ski Hill Grill
If you prefer to eat at a base lodge rather than on a peak, visit Ski Hill Grill in One Ski Hill Place at the base of Peak 8. Breckenridge’s flagship quick-serve, they offer hot food options from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Sit down for mountain classics such as hand-made pizza, BBQ, and freshly-baked cookies. Eat either indoors or outdoors, and warm up with the Coffee Bar, open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where to Have Après and Dinner
End your ski day with a drink and filling hot meal, right at the base of the slopes. Note that restaurant hours may vary by season.
The Maggie Kitchen & Tap House
A locals’ après spot at the base of Peak 9 (with a patio and clear views of the slopes), The Maggie offers quick-serve American classics like mac & cheese, chili, and chicken tenders. With 14 beers on tap, and live music on Saturdays, The Maggie has an upbeat yet family-friendly environment, and is open until 6:00 PM on Saturdays and 5:00 PM every other day (only open in winter).
TBar
A lively après ski locale with live DJs on Fridays and Saturdays, TBar features craft cocktails, beers, and appetizers made for sharing. Try a bespoke hot cocktail like the Fireball-based Colorado Toast Crunch, and pair it with Texicana-inspired food like the Outlaw Onion Rings or Cowboy Stew. TBar is located next to the slopes at the base of Peak 8, and is open for ski-in après from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 5:00 PM on Sundays.
Photo Credit: Vail Resorts - Breckenridge
The Living Room
A cozy and casual lounge-style restaurant known for its customer service, The Living Room offers Colorado-inspired food with an emphasis on freshness and sustainability. With an extended après from 3:00 to 8:00 PM, The Living Room serves sliders, salads, sandwiches, and flatbread pizzas (plus a $13 kids’ menu) alongside specialty craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, spirits, and local beers on tap. The restaurant is conveniently located inside One Ski Hill Place, a hotel in Breckenridge. Find it in the village at the base of Peak 8.
Cabin Juice
If you enjoyed breakfast at Cabin Juice, return for après from 3:00 to 5:00 PM daily for small bites, cocktails, and $5 draft beer. Stay for an elevated dinner, and enjoy large plates like Curried Wild Sockeye Salmon or Steak Frites, and shareables for the table like Heirloom Cornbread or a Charcuterie Board with meats, cheeses, jams and more selected by the chef. Reservations recommended.
Horseshoe
Serving Mexican-inspired cuisine, Horseshoe is the place to enjoy tequila or mezcal on a rooftop patio, and dig into handheld tacos, burgers, or creative entrées like the Fitch Ranch Carne Asada or veggie-covered Chilean Sea Bass. Located on Main Street, Horseshoe is open until 9:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 8:30 PM every other day. Reservations recommended, especially for large groups.
Piante Pizzeria
Are there vegans in your party? Try Piante Pizzeria, serving plant-based, wood-fired pizzas in a cozy vintage farm-decor dining room. Working with local produce markets, wineries, and breweries, Piante Pizzeria offers specialty pizzas like Chikn Parm, Di - Mushroom Truffle, as well as make-your-own options, appetizers, salads, and a full bar. Piante is open until 8:00 PM every day.
Rootstalk
Treat yourself to a luxury dining experience at the Michelin Guide-recognized Rootstalk restaurant on Main Street. Experience the Chef’s Counter Tasting Menu ($207 per person) for a taste of 10 different small plates, or choose a seasonal entrée such as Alaskan Halibut or Rohan Duck Breast. Pair your meal with curated drink options, such as craft cocktails and local wines. Reservations recommended.
Plan Your Meals Around Where You Stay
Breckenridge Ski Resort has plenty of options for eating well throughout a ski day, from coffee and breakfast in the morning to slopeside lunches, après, and dinner in town. Once you’ve mapped out where you want to eat, the next step is finding a place to stay that works for your group.
Explore Breckenridge lodging options to see what’s available for your trip.
About the Author
Marina is a skier, adventurer, and professional writer living in Vancouver, BC. She fell in love with skiing at the age of 3, and hasn’t stopped since.
