Chef-owner Caitlin Philp’s cozy bakery is about to get an upgrade as it moves down the street and into a new building. But this Laporte sneak spot, just up the road from Fort Collins and popular with cyclists, is sure to maintain its neighborhood vibe and grandma-rivaling kitchen.

A newcomer to Fort Collins, the Butterfly earns its name from its funky, historic building design. Inside this 400-square-foot former dairy, find healthful takes on classic breakfast sandwiches, with twists such as cashew pesto and hemp hearts. Open weekdays only, so pair this pre-work meal with a Beagle coffee or Golden Milk smoothie.

Old Town Square’s darling doesn’t offer wifi but also doesn’t skimp on morning reading materials. Stop, sit, and people watch here for a while with a great cup of coffee and any combination of cheddar biscuits, toasts, daily quiches, or other special pastries.

Fort Collins’ newest vegan restaurant brings a game changer for all three meals, but breakfast here is surprisingly comforting. Don’t be fooled by dietary restrictions; baked goods will melt in your mouth, and mini buttered bagels are a revelation. Also see: porridge bowls and tofu scramble tacos.

Brunch at the local Nashville-style hot chicken joint combines equal parts decadence and heat. This new-school diner has a rocker edge and some surprisingly strong kitchen talent. Sidle up to the bar and order a fried chicken biscuit or waffle sandwich along with a house bloody Mary.

Daily doughnuts, skillets, and blue corn pancakes form the telling features of this farm-side restaurant with chickens out back and a small plot of land to source from. Spread over two stories and a backyard patio of a former farmhouse, this is the place to be on a Sunday escape from the city.

A south-side neighborhood whiskey bar located in a shopping center might sound like an unlikely brunch locale. But the family owners of this local favorite take their bacon just as seriously as their Bourbon. Feel right at home with a cereal bar, bottomless mimosas, and brûléed grapefruit.

Brittany native Jean Claude Lucas and his wife Carole are behind this Midtown Fort Collins gem that serves crepes and savory galettes in a charming hand-painted dining room with an attached bakery. Bring cash (no credit cards), and don’t leave without a box of macarons or Kouign-Amann cakes.