This Sunnyside nook is a bit of an open secret among its neighbors for its warm and friendly vibe as well as its creative takes on morning fare. Roasted-veggie latkes, for instance, are drizzled with scallion sour cream alongside eggs any style; the Aji Benedict comes with homemade chorizo on Peruvian-style potato cakes; and the BELT sandwich substitutes coffee-cured pork belly for bacon while throwing eggs, pickles, and cherry-pepper sauce into the bargain.

Tuesday through Friday, this all-day LoHi favorite serves breakfast from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., when staples like flaxseed-blueberry pancakes, stone-cut oatmeal with brûléed pineapple and whiskey butter, and avocado toast with feta and curry oil are supplemented by all manner of baked goods from the market. Weekend brunch, meanwhile, starts relatively early at 9 a.m. to feature a more elaborate menu with dishes from duck confit hash in lime hollandaise to corn-cherry waffles with bacon granola and honey butter.

This airy, artsy RiNo cafe gathers inspiration from all over the world — Japan, Australia, the Eastern Mediterranean, Colorado farms — to build a menu that’s as eclectic as could be. Think avocado-Vegemite toast; asa-gohan with grilled salmon, toasted nori, rice, and a poached egg; and sourdough waffles made from locally milled heirloom grains and topped with Palisade apricots, plus daily baked goods like cinnamon rolls and walnut-parmesan scones.

Come evening, the family who runs this charming little cafe at the edge of City Park serves up specialties from their native Morocco, but by day they’re known for crêpes both savory and sweet: The Royale with Cheese contains prosciutto, Brie, fig jam, and balsamic vinegar, for instance, while the Dulce de Leche combines its namesake ingredient with Nutella, caramel, and French vanilla ice cream. Pastries, croissant sandwiches, hot chocolate, and a full espresso bar also await.

Duck-confit congee and lap cheong–fried rice on one hand, egg-and-potato tacos and huevos rancheros with homemade tortillas on the other, plus Vietnamese coffee and Screwdrivers to wash it all down: That’s Onefold in an East-West nutshell. Long waits have been a given at the tiny Uptown flagship since it opened; in response, the owners opened a Union Station location in July.

Anything with fried chicken is a sure bet at this homegrown chain — and it’s even better alongside a milk stout–infused bloody mary or breakfast sangria. Waits are inevitable, but the Instagram shots of towering biscuit sandwiches make the time well spent.

Though the name has changed, the Cap Hill kitchen formerly known as Sassafras is still run by Cajun chef Colin Mallet, so the New Orleans–inspired feel and flavor remain the same. In addition to classics like beignets and eggs Sardou, count on signature dishes like the buffalo hash with chicken-fried eggs or the fried green tomato Benedict on toasted cornbread.

Three words: chile relleno burritos. They’re the ultimate hangover cure at this beloved taqueria, which also serves up huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, and more from 7 a.m. onward.

It’s all about the egg sandwiches at this cheery Baker counter: Served on English muffins, the creative combos range from the Lamb I Am with lamb sausage, feta, red onion, and cumin yogurt to the Breakfast Torta with sharp cheddar, black beans, avocado, and pico de gallo.

Like its snug Uptown sibling, this sunny, more spacious Cherry Creek cafe has perfected the art of fast-casual breakfast, turning out skillet hashes, tartines, and sandwiches like the Broseph — combining scrambled eggs, pastrami, Swiss, caramelized onions, jalapeños, and horseradish aioli on a brioche bun — with aplomb. The pastry case, meanwhile, is chock-full of muffins, croissants, sticky buns, and more (including tarts and cakes for those who live by the credo “life is short, eat dessert first thing in the morning”).

And now for something completely different: In preparation for his Sunday morning pop-up, chef Jose Avila sources meat from a local sheep ranch and tends overnight to the outdoor pit that yields his extraordinary barbacoa. Then he sells it by the pound with all the fixings — tortillas, onions, cilantro, green and red salsa, lime wedges, and, best of all, bone broth with chickpeas — for a feast unlike any in town. To place an order, DM him on Instagram or show up at 8 a.m. sharp.

In a picture-perfect space on Old South Pearl, this vegetarian-friendly cafe conjures the modern Southwest through its menu as well as its decor. Among its bestsellers is the giant, slaw-topped farmer’s burrito stuffed with scrambled eggs or tofu, hash browns, green chile; other top hits include the lox-and-egg wrap with spiced, mashed avocado and cashew crema and the jackfruit-chorizo quesadilla. Pair it all with the creamy café de olla.

Just down the street from Hoja, this Japanese bakery-cafe has earned itself a huge cult following with a delightful selection of treats both sweet and savory accompanied by matcha lattes. Among the latter, popular items include bacon-and-egg tarts, sausage rolls, and beef-curry buns; in the former category are red-bean doughnuts, Earl Grey–flavored croissants, and the prettiest peach tarts around.