In the shadows of Coors Field and fast-becoming a de rigueur breakfast spot among serious fans of huevos rancheros, sweet-potato pancakes, and biscuits and gravy, Snooze (2262 Larimer St., 303-297-0700) is a fun, breezy little restaurant that opens early (6:30 am on weekdays, 7 on weekends) and serves just breakfast and lunch (it closes promptly at 2:30). With a Mid-Century Modern design that creates a distinctly fabulous retro-cool vibe (Jetsons-meets-Happy Days, as the owners describe it), Snooze is a cheerful place to start.
Hearty, delicious breakfast fare is served, including a knockout breakfast burrito topped with green chiles. But pancakes are the signature dish and are available in several unusual varieties, including pineapple-upside-down (topped with chunks of caramelized pineapples, homemade vanilla creme anglaise, and cinnamon butter), sweet potato (with a bourbon-caramel glaze, ginger butter, and roasted pecans), and cherry cobbler (with sherry-soaked cherries). The almost-crusted French toasted infused with vanilla is tasty, too. Lest we forget it, Snooze serves some mighty fine lunch treats, too, including bison-meatball subs, salmon BLTs, and spinach salad.