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Canon City Mugs

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Canon City's go-to breakfast spot, serving hearty morning meals alongside house-roasted coffee and espresso drinks with stunning sunset and mountain views.

Canon City Mugs is the breakfast destination in Canon City. When locals want a proper morning meal to fuel up before a day of adventure, this is where they head. Opening at 6am on weekdays and 7am on weekends, Mugs has become the gathering place for early risers, rafting guides grabbing fuel before hitting the river, and visitors looking to start their day right. The breakfast menu is the star here. Hearty portions of classic morning fare are prepared fresh to order—think fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, golden hash browns, and breakfast burritos stuffed with all the fixings. The kitchen doesn't cut corners, and regulars will tell you the consistency is what keeps them coming back. Fresh-baked pastries and baked goods round out the morning offerings. The cafe roasts their own coffee beans in-house, resulting in fresh, flavorful brews that coffee enthusiasts genuinely appreciate. The full espresso bar offers everything from classic lattes to frappes, smoothies, chai tea, frozen teas, and matcha drinks. Whether you need a simple drip coffee or an elaborate specialty drink, the baristas know their craft. The setting adds to the experience. The restaurant boasts sunset views and local mountain vistas that make lingering over your meal a pleasure. There's a pleasant patio for nice weather, and the interior offers comfortable seating for those who want to stay awhile. Reliable WiFi makes it a good spot for remote work. Lunch is also available for those who discover Mugs later in the day, with satisfying sandwiches and other midday options. But it's breakfast that's made Mugs a Canon City institution. Service is warm and efficient—the kind of personal attention that makes small-town dining special.

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Last updated: January 6, 2026

Contact Info

Address
1520 Royal Gorge Blvd, Canon City, CO 81212
Phone
(719) 276-5348
Hours
Mon-Thu 6am-10pm, Fri 6am-11pm, Sat 7am-11pm, Sun 7am-10pm
Price Range
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