Louis' Cafe

1030 Johnson Rd #150, Golden, CO 80401, United States
+1 303-278-0418
$$$ Breakfast restaurant , American restaurant , Brunch restaurant , Burrito restaurant , Cafe , Hamburger restaurant , Lunch restaurant , Mexican restaurant , Pancake restaurant , Sandwich shop
(1107 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Louis' Cafe in Golden, Colorado, is a straightforward breakfast and lunch spot where the kitchen’s heart and the community vibe come through clearly. Positioned just off I-70, it serves as a convenient stop for early commuters as well as locals looking for a solid, no-fuss meal to start their day. The atmosphere here is casual and unpretentious, with a friendly, family-run feel—a place where the owners often step out from the kitchen to greet customers and refill coffee cups themselves.

This café leans hard into a wide-ranging menu that blends American breakfast classics with Mexican-inspired options and a few Greek touches. Whether you’re settling in for a hearty serving of their house skillet, loaded breakfast burritos, or something like the Hawaiian French Toast or Huevos Rancheros, the portions feel generous and are clearly made with fresh ingredients. The pancakes and hash browns draw particular praise for being freshly prepared, and sides like biscuits and gravy or the tortilla soup show the kitchen’s attention to comfort food staples.

Louis' Cafe’s vibe suits those looking for a relaxed, efficient meal without pretense—especially during busy weekend mornings when the place fills with families, couples, and workers in a hurry. Despite the steady pace, the staff manages to keep service friendly and attentive, making it a spot where regulars might come back as much for the consistent quality and warmth as for the food. If you want your breakfast to hit the right note quickly, whether to dine in or take away, this is a practical and welcoming option in Golden’s breakfast scene.

Visitors who enjoy exploring local flavors but appreciate efficient service will find Louis’ a good fit. Mornings, especially on weekends, are the busiest times, reflecting its role as a reliable neighborhood café. Coffee here holds its own, and if you find yourself seated, savoring a chai cappuccino while watching the town wake, it feels like time slows just enough to make a morning pause worthwhile.

Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

1107 Reviews
Robert Proffit

08 Jan 2026

5 min off I-70. Ten minutes to order, get our food, and out the door. Normally a dine in place comma but they we're happy to pack it for us to go since we were in a hurry. Great service, happy attentive employees. You can tell it's a family run business. Easy to see why they would have Lots of customers on a saturday morning. Great fresh, food. Delicious!

Paul Huskey

29 Dec 2025

Outstanding experience! Quick seating, friendly staff, delicious food! New family favorite!

Save Our Seas

24 Dec 2025

This cafe is dynamite! A very quaint and friendly vibe. Louis and his wife come out of the kitchen to greet guests, fill coffee, etc. The food is excellent! His menu has a bit of everything you’d want; Mexican, American, Greek, salads, all delicious. Customer service is great! Just try the pozole! We brought home a large container of it today. IT’S SO GOOD! You can’t go wrong eating here. We’re so happy we found this cafe! Louis’ is our weekend go to from here on!

Jonathan Wildman

22 Dec 2025

Delicious breakfast stop. I had tamales and eggs, all covered in green chile sauce and pancakes. The hash browns are first rate, made fresh and everything was delicious. You might miss it if you aren't looking. Very happy with this stop.

Thomas Strong

30 Nov 2025

Hands down the best breakfast either of us have ever had! The house skillet was so flavorful with just the right amount of spice (of course I had to add a little more cholula, but that’s just me). The breakfast burrito is so big D couldn’t finish it. Highly recommend this place if you’re in the Golden area!

Jeremy Turnmeyer

12 Nov 2025

Breakfast was great, huge portions that’s for sure. Food came out really fast. We even got two cute mugs they were selling near the main counter. Waitress was amazing she had the whole place to herself and did it all. Great atmosphere and easy to get to location.

Jason Terry

16 Oct 2025

I had the breakfast burrito with chorizo, smothered in green chili with a side of hash browns. It was delicious.

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