Winner
2124 14th St., Boulder, 303.442.4743
www.luciles.com
Sometimes there’s just nothing like some good ole’ Creole. You can’t eat it every day, but that’s what makes the highly indulgent breakfast at Lucile’s that much more special. With a long history, since 1980, in downtown Boulder’s delightfully cozy yellow Victorian, Lucile’s famed Chef Mickey continues to hand-make impossibly fluffy yet crunchy buttermilk biscuits, decadent pain perdue (New Orleans-style French toast), authentic beignets, grits, red beans and about every Cajun-inspired egg dish known to man. “We emphasize fresh ingredients and quality,” says general manager Shin Chang. “We don’t do leftovers and there’s nothing out of a bag.” Lucile’s is a place to eat, certainly, but also to enjoy a cup of Southern Louisiana chicory coffee, fresh-squeezed orange juice, café au lait or homemade hot chocolate with friends at the eatery’s community tables. With its energetic vibe, knowledgeable staff and celebration-worthy dishes, Lucile’s is like a little Creole party every morning.
Runner Up
The Buff Restaurant
1725 28th St., Boulder, 303.442.9150
www.buffrestaurant.com
