The Butcher & The Baker – American
This sun-drenched morning haunt hums with the vibrant energy of a neighborhood gathering place, where the comforting aroma of sizzling bacon and freshly toasted grains fills the air. Artisanal breads serve as the canvas for everything from creamy avocado mashes to robust, egg-topped sandwiches that elevate the start of the day into a soulful culinary event. Whether tucking into a colorful veggie hash or a classic lox-topped bagel, guests find a welcoming sanctuary where every plate celebrates the honest, rustic joy of a meal well-made.
201 East Colorado Avenue, Telluride CO 81435 https://butcherandbakercafe.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, diabetic, plant-based, low-fat, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, tlc, detox, low-fodmap, carnivore, alkaline, mayo-clinic, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its incredible pastries and wholesome menu, guests rave about the fresh, healthy alternatives offered at this Telluride favorite. Standout dishes include the artisanal baked goods, which reviewers highlight as
Menu
Breakfast
- Breakfast Burrito - $10: farm fresh eggs, cheddar, salsa, corn, black beans, sweet potatoes, with or without Happy Hog Farm breakfast sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Simple Breakfast Sandwich - $10: two farm fresh eggs & cheddar on a home-made English muffin with your choice of bacon, ham or spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Day Maker Sandwich - $15: two farm fresh eggs, white cheddar, Happy Hog breakfast sausage, house-made pepper jam, organic arugula on a home-made English muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mushroom and Swiss Breakfast Sandwich - $13: two farm fresh eggs, roasted mushrooms, kale, swiss, on a home-made English muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Eggs & Bacon - $9: two farm fresh eggs any style, 3 strips of bacon & a slice of sourdough toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Simple Scramble - $10: three farm fresh eggs, cheddar, ham & spinach served with a slice of sourdough toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Avocado Toast - $8: house-made 3-seed wheat bread, avocado, tomato, greens, evoo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Butcher & Baker Granola with Yogurt - $7: oats, cranberries, currants, almonds, pecans, millet, flax, coconut, vanilla, ginger, sesame seeds served with house-made plain yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Veggie Hash - $13: roasted seasonal vegetables, local organic potatoes, organic spinach, avocado, chili crunch Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Bagel & Lox - $11: house-made bagel & house-made lox, cream cheese, capers, red onion, organic greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Savory Porridge Bowl - $13: red quinoa, organic amaranth, organic brown rice, local sunflower sprouts, roasted tomatoes, steamed organic spinach, B&B farm seed mix, topped with local chèvre and an over easy egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Ranchero Bowl - $14: potatoes, beans, onions, green chilies, corn, cheese, two farm fresh eggs, topped with house-made ranchero sauce, avocado, crema, green onion and tortilla chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Sunday Brunch
- Winter Omelette - $13: three farm fresh eggs, Happy Hog Farm breakfast sausage, organic kale, local chèvre, served with a slice of sourdough toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Croque Madame - $18: custard-dipped brioche with shaved ham, gruyere and wholegrain mustard topped with sunny-side egg and arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Big Night Sandwich - $13: croissant, 2 farm fresh eggs, cheddar, bacon, organic greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Green Eggs & Ham Scramble - $14: three farm fresh eggs, pesto, organic spinach, local chevre, Sacred Song Farm ham, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Sugar-Free
- Southwest Scramble - $14: three farm fresh eggs, cheddar, green chilies, tomatoes, green onion, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- English Muffin Breakfast - $14: open face, 2 farm fresh eggs, fried green tomato, fresh mozzarella, avocado, organic arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Steak & Eggs - $24: Colorado-raised, free-range butcher's cut steak, 2 farm fresh eggs sourdough toast, organic greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Beef Hash - $17: Colorado-raised, free-range chuck roast, 2 eggs any style, roasted seasonal vegetables, local organic potatoes, organic spinach, Parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Lunch & Dinner
- House Roasted Turkey Sandwich - $14: house-made rhubarb jam, brie, apples, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, ciabatta, chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tuna Salad Sandwich - $14: sharp cheddar, icebox pickles, greens, lemon dill aioli, 3 seed wheat bread, chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chicken Salad Wrap - $12: grapes, almonds, celery, greens, chips Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Grilled Chicken & Bacon Sandwich - $16: organic chicken breast, avocado, pickled jalapenos, red onion, greens, chili lime aioli, ciabatta, chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Green Tomato Burger - $17: fried green tomatoes, pickled onion, arugula, roasted tomato aioli, brioche bun, fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fishwich - $18: crispy tempura cod, house pickles, greens, sriracha aioli, brioche bun, chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- B&B Burger - $18: Sacred song grass-fed ground beef, white cheddar, pickles, special sauce, house-made brioche bun, fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Juan's Cheese Steak - $17: poblano, red pepper, onion, white cheddar, chili lime aioli, ciabatta, fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hot Ham & Cheddar - $14: Black Forest ham, sharp cheddar, green apples, spinach, sprouts, whole grain mustard aioli, ciabatta, chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Rotisserie Chicken Dinner - $40: whole organic free-range chicken basted in lemon & herbs, with roasted potatoes, organic mix green salad and house-made ciabatta (serves 4) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Steak & Fries - $24: Colorado raised flat iron steak, house French fries, local organic green salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Organic Chicken Pot Pie - $45: organic chicken, carrots, potatoes, celery, peas, fresh herbs wrapped in house-made pastry (serves 4-5) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Salads & Soup
- Maple Ruby Trout Salad - $18: pan-seared local ruby trout with maple glaze, spinach, crispy quinoa, sunflower seeds, pear, champagne vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Crispy Chicken Salad - $15: arugula, chicken, parmesan, lemon dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Local White Bean & Pumpkin Chili - $12: local anasazi beans, local roasted pumpkin, heirloom chili powder, tomatoes, bell peppers, poblanos, topped with avocado, pepitas, green onion, corn chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Kale Caesar - $16: local kale, bacon, squash croutons, parmesan, soft boiled egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $5 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $7 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
Sharables
- Fried Pickles - $8: house pickles with a spicy aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Buffalo Cauliflower Wings - $9: blue cheese dip, celery sticks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Cheese Curds - $9: Rockin' W Farms cheddar, house-made hot sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- House-made Chips or Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Bakery
- Croissant - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ham & Cheese Croissant - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chocolate Croissant - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Scone - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Blueberry Muffin - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cindabun - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cupcake - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Carrot Cake Slice - $5: buttermilk glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cookies - $2.75: chocolate chip, oatmeal flax, ginger molasses, gluten-free chocolate chip, chocolate chip & cherries & pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Donut - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cheesecake by the Slice - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pie by the Slice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Individual Fruit Tart - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bread Pudding - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Drip Coffee - $2.5
- Hot Tea - $3: Assam, Earl Grey, Green, Jasmine Green, Chamomile, Mint, Lemon Rooibus
- Espresso - $3.5
- Latte - $4
- Nitro Cold Brew Coffee - $4.5
- Orange Juice - $5: freshly squeezed
- Kombucha - $8: InJoyCha on tap
- Ginger Margarita - $12: Suerte Reposado Tequila, lime, ginger
- Bloody Mary - $12: Woody Creek Vodka, herb tomato juice, house-pickled veggies
- Rotating Beers on Tap - $6: Local Beers from Telluride Brewing Co, Stronghouse Brewpub & Smugglers Brewpub
Sides
- Side of Bacon - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Side of Sausage - $6: happy hog farm sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Sourdough or Wheat Toast - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- English Muffin or Gluten-Free Roll - $3: house-made Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about The Butcher & The Baker
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include the Breakfast Burrito, Avocado Toast, Veggie Hash, Croque Madame, and artisanal baked goods like the Big Night Sandwich.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates diverse diets with vegan, gluten-free, keto, and high-protein options like veggie hash, beef hash, and avocado toast.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The Butcher & The Baker has an overall average rating of 5.0/5.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided data does not include the specific hours of operation for The Butcher & The Baker restaurant.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for The Butcher & The Baker.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The restaurant is currently operational, with business information and a website available at https://butcherandbakercafe.com/.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- The Butcher & The Baker is a sun-drenched, vibrant neighborhood gathering place offering a welcoming sanctuary with a wholesome atmosphere.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- No concerns are mentioned in the reviews, which instead highlight the incredible pastries, wholesome menu, and fresh, healthy alternatives.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include artisanal baked goods, pastries, avocado toast, veggie hash, lox-topped bagels, and various breakfast sandwiches.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- This sun-drenched neighborhood gathering place offers a welcoming sanctuary atmosphere filled with the comforting aroma of sizzling bacon and fresh bread.