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The best breakfast and brunch in Boulder
Start with Santo in North Boulder for OG breakfast burrito, Mo's Diner for breakfast burrito with green chile and Abuelita's for breakfast burrito. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.
- SantoNorth Boulder · tacos, mexican
Get: OG breakfast burrito (eggs, tots, green and red chile, cheese, beans)
Draws a crowd for its ingredients. North Boulder taco and tequila spot known for lively patio vibes and a big mezcal and agave list.
- Lucile's Creole CafeDowntown · Creole brunch
Get: Beignets and Creole breakfast
Boulder's best-known brunch, walk-in only. Downtown Boulder brunch institution serving Louisiana style Creole breakfasts, known for beignets and hearty Southern plates.
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Where is the best breakfast and brunch in Boulder?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Santo (North Boulder), Mo's Diner and Abuelita's. All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Santo, get OG breakfast burrito (eggs, tots, green and red chile, cheese, beans). At Mo's Diner, get breakfast burrito with green chile. At Abuelita's, get breakfast burrito. At Lucile's Creole Cafe, get beignets and Creole breakfast.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Boulder: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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