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    Soups for Cold Days

Warm Up in Breck

Soups for Cold Days

When the temperatures are low and the snow is high in Breckenridge, nothing warms your hands or your heart like a steaming bowl of soup. Whether you’re coming in from a powder day on the slopes, a snowy stroll down Main Street, or a chilly afternoon on the cross-country trails, Breck’s restaurants offer plenty of thaw-your-bones deliciousness. From homemade green chili to fragrant bowls of pho, our mountain town has a cozy bowl fit for every craving. So grab a bowl as we round up the best soup spots in Breckenridge!

Grab it and Go

Soupz On

Soupz On in Breckenridge serves up a rotating selection of homemade soups, from classic favorites like Mom’s Chicken Noodle to creative options like Elk Stroganoff, seasonal bisques and hearty chilis. With a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices, there’s something to fit any taste. Grab a cup of soup and some freshly baked bread for an easy, satisfying lunch to enjoy between chilly mountain adventures!

  • Location: 400 N Park Ave
  • Hours: Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  |  Closed on Sundays

Soupz On

Cool River Coffee House

Local Favorite

Tucked along the Riverwalk behind Main Street, Cool River Coffee House is a bustling, locally owned coffee spot where breakfast and lunch are served all day. Warm up with a cup or bowl of their homemade spicy pork green chili, served with cheddar jack cheese and a corn tortilla. Pair it with a Golden Milk Latte or a seasonal Vanilla Pumpkin Chai or something from the homemade bakery case for the perfect on-the-go fuel!

Cool River Coffee House

Ullr Cafe

Named after the Norse god of snow, Ullr Cafe sits steps from the lifts at the base of Peak 8, making it an easy stop when the temperatures drop. Grab a cup of tomato or chicken noodle soup to go, or take a seat on the heated patio and watch skiers cruise down the mountain!

**Hours subject to change**

Ullr Cafe

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Make it a Meal

Pho Real

Pho Real brings authentic Vietnamese cuisine to Breckenridge with steaming bowls made for cold mountain days. Build your own pho with rice noodles and broth ladled over your choice of protein, or go for a bowl of ramen in a slow-simmered, savory broth. With a vegan broth option and kid-sized bowls, there’s some simmering goodness for everyone in your party!

Pho Real

Peak of Asia

Family-run Peak of Asia is the Breckenridge destination for traditional Vietnamese noodle soups, and what could be better after a frosty day outside! Choose from classic beef or chicken pho, a seafood pho loaded with crab, shrimp, scallops and mussels, or a hearty vegetable pho with tofu. Don’t miss the wonton soup with ground pork and shrimp dumplings for another cozy, filling meal!

  • Location: 500 S Main St
  • Hours: Wednesday – Monday, 12 – 9 p.m.  |  Closed on Tuesdays

**Temporarily closed for mud season**

Peak of Asia

Thai Chili 89

Head to Thai Chili 89, where Bangkok-style street food brings serious heat to chilly days. Warm it up with the Spicy Tom Yum Noodle Soup, loaded with roasted pork, ground pork, fried garlic and peanuts in a tangy tom yum broth. For something extra rich and comforting, try the khao soi, a curry noodle soup topped with crispy fried wontons, or upgrade it with house-made crispy pork!

Thai Chili 89

Craving Comfort

The Canteen

Housed in one of the oldest buildings on Main Street, The Canteen Tap House and Tavern is rustic and cozy. The perfect atmosphere for enjoying modern comfort food. Their soup lineup is perfect for cold days, with offerings like Elk and Bison Chili, Green Chili, Gumbo Ya-Ya and a creamy Red Pepper Bisque. Pair the bisque with a grilled cheese, or wash down a bowl of chili with a Hot Toddy for the ultimate mountain warm-up!

The Canteen

Gold Pan Saloon

Step into Breckenridge’s oldest bar and warm up with a taste of the Old West at the Gold Pan Saloon. Choose between French onion soup or a bowl of their pork green chili, or pair either with a house salad for a satisfying classic soup and salad combo. Then belly up to the bar like one of the cowboys and enjoy a drink at this legendary saloon!

  • Location: 103 N Main St.
  • Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.  |  Friday and Saturday, 11 – 2 a.m.

Gold Pan Saloon

Mi Casa

Local Favorite

A Breckenridge favorite since 1981, Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is just a short walk from the Peak 9 base area. Warm up with the Chicken Tortilla Soup, made with a guajillo chile tomato broth and topped with crispy tortilla strips, or the hearty Pork Chile Verde with roasted Hatch chiles and Yukon gold potatoes. Both come with warm corn tortillas, perfect for soaking up every last drop!

Mi Casa

Breckenridge Brewery

Pouring Colorado ales since 1990, the original Breckenridge Brewery & Pub on South Main Street is a classic spot to warm up after a day in the mountains. Choose from three signature house-made soups: a hearty beef and bean chili, a rich bacon beer cheese soup, or a chipotle black bean soup topped with green chili and sour cream. Pair your bowl with a fresh pint brewed right behind the bar and enjoy the mountain views from the dining room!

  • Location: 600 S Main St.
  • Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.  |  Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Breckenridge Brewery

Michael’s Italian

Tucked just off Main Street, family-run Michael’s Italian is a cozy spot to thaw out with classic Italian comfort food. Start with a bowl of their minestrone, a longtime diner favorite, alongside a basket of their oh-so-dippable garlic bread. Make it a meal with a bubbling dish of baked ziti or white lasagna for a hearty dinner that will warm you from the inside out!

Michael’s Italian

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For the Foodies

South Ridge Seafood Grill

Think you can’t have great seafood at 9600 feet? Think again! South Ridge Seafood Grill warms up chilly mountain evenings with a creamy New England-style clam chowder and PEI mussels simmered in a Thai red curry-coconut broth. For something extra hearty, try the chicken pot pie with winter squash and sage gravy, or pair a cup of red curry with a toasted baguette during happy hour!

**Closed October 18 – November 20, 2026 for shoulder season**

South Ridge Seafood Grill

Hearthstone

Set in a historic Victorian home, Hearthstone is the place to treat yourself after a cold day on the slopes. The menu changes with the seasons, but soups like their corn bisque with cancha corn, chive oil, and corn pico make this venue very worthy of mention. Cozy up in the Victorian Lounge during happy hour, or settle in for a full dinner of locally sourced Rocky Mountain fare!

Hearthstone

Blue River Bistro

The Blue River Bistro is loved for its eclectic American cuisine and elevated yet inviting atmosphere. Their menu always features unique, rich, and flavorful seasonal entrees. The tomato basil soup is a satisfying way to warm up, especially with a side of house focaccia and chimichurri. With lunch daily and brunch on weekends, it’s the perfect stop between afternoon adventures!

  • Location: 305 N. Main St.
  • Hours: Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.  |  Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Blue River Bistro

Twist

Housed in a charming historic home on Ridge Street, Twist puts a creative spin on mountain cuisine. Warm up with bowls built around rich, flavorful broths, like the PEI mussels with Italian sausage and tomato or the mahi mahi in a curried lobster-coconut broth. Ask about the chef’s daily feature, then linger over a glass of wine in this cozy, chef-owned gem!

Twist

Briar Rose Chophouse & Saloon

With roots dating back to Breckenridge’s mining days, the Briar Rose Chophouse & Saloon is a warm and welcoming place to escape the cold. Stop in for the chef’s soup of the day, made with seasonal ingredients, before moving on to an aged steak or wild game. Grab a seat in the historic saloon for small plates and happy hour, or settle into the dining room for the full dining experience!

  • Location: 109 Lincoln Ave.
  • Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 4 – 9 p.m.  |  Friday and Saturday, 4 – 9:30 p.m.
Briar Rose

Grab a Bowl on the Mountain

The Overlook

Perched atop Peak 9 at 11,274 feet, The Overlook is Breck’s highest dining spot and the perfect place to warm up mid-ski day. Their signature Mountain-Top Ramen and other Asian-inspired bowls are just the thing on a frosty afternoon, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Grab a bowl, soak in the incredible views, and get back out on the slopes!

The Overlook

Robbie’s Tavern

Located at the center of it all, the base of Peak 8, Robbie’s Tavern is a locally owned spot perfect for warming up during a day on the mountain. Dig into a bowl of Bill’s Homemade Red Chili or Pork Green Chili, topped with cheddar jack and tortilla chips, or go all in with the Chili Mac N Cheese. Pair it with a hot cocktail by the patio fire pits for the ultimate après-ski experience!

  • Location: 1627 Ski Hill Rd. (inside the Grand Colorado on Peak 8)
  • Hours: Daily, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Robbie’s Tavern

Bar Down Tavern

Conveniently located at the base of Peak 7 inside the Grand Lodge on Peak 7, Bar Down Tavern serves up tasty bites with a side of spectacular mountain views. Warm up with a bowl of hearty pork green chili or tomato bell pepper soup, or keep it classic with a grilled cheese and tomato soup combo. It’s a casual, satisfying stop to refuel between runs!

  • Location: 1979 Ski Hill Rd. (inside the Grand Lodge on Peak 7)
  • Hours: Daily, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Bar Down Tavern

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