Lucile's Creole Cafe

This Boulder-based family business has built a mini empire out of the impeccable Creole food it's been dishing out for over three decades. For Southern transplants—or anyone who can appreciate brunch with a side of collards doused with hot pepper vinegar—Lucile's should be your number one pick. From the giant, flaky buttermilk biscuits that accompany most plates to favorites like Eggs Sardou and Shrimp and Grits and surprising dishes like the Cajun Breakfast with meaty red beans, Lucile's is the move when your stomach is running on empty.