Poppycocks Aspen

The food, service, and ambience were all fantastic. The services provided by the professional management and staff are the main reasons that we keep coming back. The old world, small town elegance is a rare thing, and we value their focus to make sure that everything about the dining experience is excellent. I highly recomend Poppycocks Café, Aspen

☆ If chaos had a restaurant, this would be it. Our food arrived luke warm & the also managed to mess up our orders not once, not twice, but three times — and then somehow blamed us for “reordering” things we never asked for. According to them, they had to remake our meals three times because of our confusion. Because clearly we came here for the thrill of watching them practice their do-over skills. And don’t even think about splitting the check. Nope. This place doesn’t believe in that kind of financial freedom. You’ll pay the way they want you to, or you won’t pay at all — which, honestly, might be the smartest choice here. So, if you’re in Aspen and looking for an experience that combines blah food, hot fees, and a heaping plate of attitude, congratulations — you’ve found it. Everyone else: save your money and your sanity.

Strange experience - party of 5, 2 being children eating around lunch time but ended up breakfast heavy. The latte was okay, the coffee was weak and not refilled during the encounter. The breakfast burrito ate pretty bland. The children’s pancakes were a very loose approximation of Mickey but very much pancakes. The oatmeal pancakes were a little on the rough side despite the addition of blueberries. The service was okay but had to ask for all condiments, no real check in post initial service. Had a very odd experience at the end where I was then handed a bill (which was correct) and 2 minutes later the waitress came over and said there was a different bill at which time she handed a bill with 25% gratuity included. There are enough alternatives that I’d sooner eat elsewhere than here again.

Such a quaint spot!! We were served by the manager who was incredibly attentive and kind. The food was simple and delicious, it didn’t over complicate itself and that made it a nice light start to the day. Huge bonus was dog friendly outdoor seating! 🐶🐾🦴

Absolutely over priced very basic food. Our waitress was so incredibly rude. The owner was nice but the food for Aspen is sub par. We will not be back. What a bummer. $55.00 ticket for two people and not great food.

I had the oatmeal pancakes, pistachio sausage, and eggs and all three were delicious! I'm big on breakfast and this was seriously some of the best breakfast that I've had. The service was super kind and the weather was perfect for dining outside on their shaded (and dog-friendly) patio. I'll definitely be eating here again when I come back to Aspen.

Great little breakfast place with signature pancakes and the usual breakfast fare. The service is good, if a little slow, the owners are very friendly, and the food is good. Reasonably priced and not much of a wait for a peak weekend visit. We ate here twice during our trip to Aspen and enjoyed it.

Great food, just as described. Saw the review from “NS” who I had the “luxury” of sitting near: Clearly they don’t know their way around a kitchen as they complained about the pancakes being too soft…um, thats what happens with oatmeal pancakes, duh. The staff tried to work with them. Entitled go home.

This is a great spot for breakfast. The prices are reasonable and the food is amazing. We had the avocado eggs and the two eggs in style with sausage. Service was great as was the food.

This restaurant is conveniently located in downtown Aspen, where there's plenty of (paid) parking available nearby. We walked in and were seated immediately. Our server was attentive but not the best/most helpful. I ordered a coffee and she brought me tea initially, and I had to correct her order. Later, I asked if it was possible to sub out the country potatoes with my breakfast burrito order for something else and she was really confused by the question. I ended up not making any substitutions and just didn't eat the potatoes. The breakfast burrito wasn't mixed well and was just a bean paste with scrambled eggs inside. The food felt overpriced for what it was and I was pretty disappointed in the experience.

Best pancakes I've ever had in my life! The pistachio sausage was amazing too. Staff is great and overall it's such a great place to go after a hike.

The macadamia pancakes were undercooked - raw on the inside. The decaf coffee has cinnamon in it for some reason. The breakfast potatoes were flavorless. Not the delicious Poppycock's from back in the day.

Decent place to get breakfast in Aspen if you're not staying in a hotel and want pancakes after 10am. Everyone was nice and we were seated promptly. We were craving a classic breakfast before our flight home at 2 pm and this place and this meal was perfect. The food lacked flavor but nothing a bit of salt can't help especially when your order is simple. Don't expect too much going in and you won't be disappointed. I would visit again for sure.

It was elite and i loved it! Amazing people and great food! I will go soon again. Great place.

This is a local, very basic, diner essentially. The coffee wasn't great. The food was pretty neutral. The reason for 4 not 3 stars is the friendly staff, the menu variety, the portions and price, and the overall atmosphere. I really enjoyed eating here and would come back. I had the breakfast burrito, and apart from the potatoes needing some salt, it was solid home cooking.

Nice local spot if you are looking for a solid breakfast. Lots on the menu and the service is friendly and efficient. Prices are reasonable for Aspen. I went with the wheat blueberry pancakes. Very tasty. Enjoy!

It was ok.... The pancakes are good, the special- a croissant Sammie, wasn't- it was very very basic. If you're willing to give up a calm and un-rushed atmosphere, then this is your place. We felt very rushed, it was very loud and not worth the hype we heard about. However, Service was good.

Worst breakfast in Aspen. I ordered the huevos rancheros w the eggs over medium. When it came not only were the yolks fully runny - the whites weren't even all the way cooked. That is not over medium. Send them back - waitress was very nice - no prob. Owner brings out the replacement and at full volume states they have now cooked the eggs medium well? and asked me to check them on the spot. Implying that I don't know what an over medium egg is and I they had prepared the dish properly. Even cooked properly the food is bland and poorly done. Unbelievably bad - 0/10

I really liked Poppycocks. Food and service was good. Can't complain about the prices based on where you are. The oatmeal pancakes were excellent.

Blueberry pancakes are poor. Gritty, and the description of granola on top is inaccurate. It is mixed or maybe ground into the pancakes which are dense and heavy. Syrup on the table is pure corn syrup with a brown stain, and $4.25 for an undisclosed amount of maple syrup is just a rip off. They did take the pancakes off the table when I said I could not eat them, and I was unwilling to try anything else. Husband said the Manhattan Eggs (scrambled eggs with salmon) were acceptable, but nothing special.

It was amazing for adults and kids. for the kids I strongly recommend the Nutella banana crape. The service was excellent. Also the restaurant was very well organized and designed.

Really good breakfast spot. Friendly service. Had the lox and the bagel was quite soft. My wife had an egg scramble with smoked salmon, it was great! All other traditional breakfast items good too.

Very busy place, breakfast and service were really good. They turn their tables over very quickly. It's a family business with a good reputation. Crowded and noisy at peek hours.

Poppycock's looks like your average cafe, but this simple mom-and-pop place is where you will find the best pancakes in Aspen. Their specialties are the oatmeal pancakes and the corn griddle cakes. The oatmeal pancakes are pretty much a bowl of oatmeal turned into pancake form. That might not sound appetizing, but it is actually super delicious. The corn griddle cakes are served with pistachio sausages. Pistachio sausages might sound questionable, but they do not taste nutty at all and are also super delicious. The food portions are quite hearty, and the prices are pretty reasonable. Also, the staff, especially the owners, are super friendly and will let you in earlier than their opening time if they are ready to go. Poppycock's has a lot of stuff on their menu, but the pancakes are the must-try. The pancakes are super huge so plan on either sharing or having leftovers. If you want to bring the pancakes home with you, get a bag of pancake mix for $10 each. There are plenty of breakfast spots in Aspen, but Poppycock's is the most unique and also the friendliest.

Poppycock's Oh Poppycock's, how I love your "Old Fashion Oatmeal Pancakes"; in fact, your pancake mix is what I brought home as souvenir gifts! Nothing fancy, a solid diner this is. Piping hot and always full was my coffee cup. Enjoyed delightful bites of crispy bacon & their signature pancakes! Arrive early for it gets crowded. Welcoming and friendly they are to dogs and young children. Eating out on their patio was the right choice! CHEERS!

It's a busy place in a great location. The scrambled eggs were fine, but not much to get excited about. The potatoes had no seasoning and weren't cooked all that well. My kids ordered the French toast and said it was good, but it looked pretty soggy.

THIS IS THE WORSE PLACE EVER. We got here and our food got very cold!! My pancakes and my husband eggs as well I told the Asian manager we didn't like our food and it was gross as well and he said "you can leave". He didn't try to find any solution! Please don't here Better option 100% it is PARADISE BAKERY

Prices are 50% more than they should be for the quality of food and service. Basic American cafe food. Every item on the menu is $5-10 more than it should be. You're better off going somewhere else, paying the Aspen prices and getting your money's worth.

Stopped here for brunch, we liked that it was a humble little cafe here in Aspen. As you know a lot are high class. The owner (I believe) was standing outside greeting people, very friendly gentleman. He was happy to help serve us alongside our server. I also noticed his wife talking to some older people. They may have been locals but the whole vibe was just humble and sweet. Love seeing that! Give this place a try!

Terrible food, atrocious service. Do not go even if it's the last place open on earth!

This place is one of the most reviewed breakfast spots in downtown Aspen, so of course I checked it out when I visited. It was poppin on a Sunday morning (pun kinda intended). We had to wait 15+ minutes for the first available table, which was in the front patio. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best. I got the hash with eggs and toast. I could've made it at home with canned hash and it would've tasted the same. Nothing special and pretty bland. Small portion as well. It was a uniform review across the board for my entire party - small portions and "meh" food. This is double bad since I feel their menu is pricey! I'd try somewhere else if I were to come back to town.

A combination of disappointed and offended. $32 for pancakes and a can of Diet Coke, even by Aspen standards, is a bit much. Honestly, if the food was awesome, I would not care. But...it was below average (and we're just talking pancakes here). Very nice people working here. But, no wonder no one is ever inside this place.

Food needs more seasoning potatoes had no flavor had to dump half the chalula sauce just to get some flavor . Would not recommend it.

Just OK. Tried the macadamia nut oatmeal pancakes that I would not recommend if you like fluffy pancakes. Mocha latte was just okay as well.

Typical breakfast diner. Wasn't horrible but we wish Aspen had more breakfast options.

Real butter. Half-n-half. Tall mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream. Tea setup with honey. Parisian cafe style seating (on the sidewalk, marble top tables set close together) Relatively low prices. A sunny Sunday morning. What's not to love? All that BEFORE our food even arrived. Poppycock's appears to be family-owned-and-operated breakfast/brunch cafe that serves diner type dishes. Dad is the host. Various sons, daughters and cousins run the yummy food in and out -- staples like crepes, omelets, pancakes, waffles, French toasts, eggs Benedict, fortified smoothies, bagels and lox. Indoor and outdoor seating accommodate families with dogs. They also have soups, sandwiches and salads on their menu for the lunch crowd. In a town where high prices are the rule it's nice to find a breakfast/lunch spot with more normal price points. Our Belgian waffle topped with fresh fruit and the Avocado Eggs were delicious. No complaints. Two lovely poached eggs sat on English muffin covered in house salsa and surrounded by avocado slices next to potato chunks. Waffle had crispy exterior and paired nicely with the banana, strawberries and blue berries. Real maple syrup would've been nice, but the pancake syrup was fine.

YUM! What a delicious breakfast joint! They were definitely busy the Sunday morning we popped in, but the nice outdoor area, people watching and delicious food made it worth the wait. The service was great from the extremely friendly man seating everyone to the server at our table. Breakfast Burrito: As you'd expect it. Full of flavor and plenty to keep you full for most of the day. Eggs Benedict: My go-to and a classic. The hollandaise sauce was a perfect consistency and the eggs were poached just right. Macadamia Nut Pancake: We got this to share because where else will you find one?? LOADED with Macadamia nuts, this yummy flapjack will make you wonder why you haven't thought of it yet.

Amazing waitresses that are very nice but they could do much better on the food. I ordered a strawberry crepe expecting cream and filling. What I got was cold sliced strawberry's on regular wrap with powdered sugar galore. This made my stomach hurt and all I even ate was the strawberry's. Go spend you money somewhere else.

What a delightful morning we had on the front patio of Poppycock's in Aspen! It was 70 and perfect, surrounded by lovely potted flowers and trees. I enjoyed a great cup of coffee. Then I ordered an Egg Sandwich, made with an ample serving of scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and crisp bacon on wheat toast. It was accompanied by a generous serving of fresh fruit...blueberries, strawberries and bananas. Leisurely, casual, and lovely, on the sidewalk in the middle of beautiful downtown Aspen...so nice! I shall return!

I understand the restaurants are a for profit business however, when you order a latte and the charge is $6.50, plus an additional $1.00 for Oat Milk, but, an additional $1.00 for ICE ??? This is what I call GREED and GOUGING! Then an additional 5% if you use a credit card ??!!

Very nice service, they had a wide variety of food and dinner delicious drinks. The outside dining experience was practically perfect, and the inside looked very cozy. I got the breakfast burrito with egg whites, and for a guy who doesn't like eggs a lot, I thought it was delicious. The owner was very kind too, about two days later I needed change for parking, and while the other stores refused, he happily obliged. All in all, I would go here if you had kids, family, friends, or really anyone coming by.

It's ok, for the price, you can make this at home cheaper lol it's just American breakfast style foods.

Service was good food was so so. I got the huevos rancheros and they weren't that amazing

We were sad. Last day in Aspen and meal was overpriced and came out cold. Bacon was undercooked and more fat than bacon and ham slice had a funny taste.

Basic food at Aspen prices. Nothing to write home about but at least it exists. Found it odd that the breakfast sandwich was served on toast.

Great! So cute and great service! I loved the pancakes and coffee. Great location and is very hidden which allows it to not be too crowded. Highly recommend.

These folks are really not into customer care or providing a nice experience. Food is mediocre at best. You can tell by the quality and amount served that this place is all about food cost and not about making customers happy. Service is more about the technical aspects of the job than hospitality. I felt like I was asking my server to give me her first born when asking for a refill of coffee. This server reminded me of a car stuck in the mud. The wheels are spinning fast but going nowhere. I find it interesting how places like Aspen can be so mediocre. Give me a home town diner any day over this place. Meaning...this place a a lot of room to improve. Yikes!

Two friends and I came to Poppycock for breakfast before skiing and when I walked in, I realized I'd been here before! It was even better than last time. The interior of Poppycock is not fancy, but the food and service are both great and efficient. My group ordered the oatmeal pancakes to share, and they were delectable. We also separately ordered the corned beef hash, which was VERY heavy: there's no shortage of food and be ready to feel this on the slopes if you go skiing right after eating. There are no bells and whistles at poppycock, but it's a comfortable breakfast with a diner-feel, and the food is reliably delicious. Will come back again next time I'm in Aspen!

Despite the fact that our oatmeal pancakes were light and flavorful once we put pure maple syrup on them, we were surprised and disappointed to find out that the ounce of maple syrup cost an extra$4.00 and because my friend and I shared the 3 large pancakes we were charged an extra $2.00 for the use of an extra plate. The manager and the owner were both rude throughout the discussion of these fees and so I recommend that everyone find a nicer, more reasonable place for a meal. The rudeness of the staff was disgraceful.

Great breakfast and staff was very nice; My only drawback would be the decor could use a bit of sprucing up. Other than perfect quick breakfast diner

Honestly pretty mediocre. I tried the breakfast burrito and its nothing special. It basically fulfills the basic requirements for being a breakfast burrito and goes no further. Maybe their pancakes and crepes are better but i don't see myself rushing back here

Such a friendly and welcoming place to walk to breakfast in Aspen. Prices are reasonable considering the location and food is classic diner breakfast ready quickly with attentive service.

Oatmeal pancakes were as yummy as advertised. The avocado eggs were ok but I wouldn't get them again. The pistachio sausage was a good side. Other than the pancakes (for $13), this is just a breakfast spot. Not sure the fuss.

I made a Yelp account to review this place. My friends and I went for breakfast to this restaurant. The food quality was subpar- potatoes tasted unseasoned and raw, pancakes were bland and the avacodo was not ripe. Not worth the price charged. The major issue was with an order of pancakes- we ordered the oatmeal pancakes and the server brought the buttermilk pancakes. We corrected the issue and the server eventually got us the correct pancakes. When the bill came, both pancakes were on the bill. Instead of just correcting this issue, the owner was notified and he came over. He then argued with both us and the server about the mixup. Then very loudly kept telling the server she was going to have to pay for the mistake- in front of us! We couldn't believe how unprofessional this was. Regardless of who mixed up, the poor server was very upset and then angry at us for her boss being an absolute jerk. 0/10 do not even try. The service along with the food isn't worth the very expensive overpriced food. If you are a server looking for work... DONT WORK FOR THIS GUY. There are several reviews that are similar to this because of this guy.

The good. Service is really good. Staff was delightful when picking up the food. Our kiddo loved the pancake. Avocado eggs were good. The bad. The breakfast potatoes were really bad. No flavor, no seasoning. Breakfast sandwich was also little flavor and not great tasting.

I would have rated this place a 4 stars if it wasn't for two factors. The first was the service! It was terrible, our waitress took our orders and never came to check on us until finally she came with a check that we didn't ask for given we wanted to order another dish. This means we never got our coffee refilled. Also my glass of water had lipstick on it. I asked her (when she brought the check) if she wouldn't mind getting me a new glass with water and no ice. She disappeared again and never showed up with the glass until I embarrassed her in front of her co worker by asking if she can help us out. I was a bit calm given that I knew if I got a bad service I would provide a bad tip. This is where the story make sense, they actually add an 18% tip for any group! (We were group of two) This explains why she didn't care about providing a good service. The second reason is for being shady. They add the 18% "service charge" and then ask you for a tip when you want to sign the bill! I guarantee you that many tourist won't realize that there was a service charge and would tip (a second tip) because this place is shady. We ordered the eggs spinach and the avocado eggs. Both were good but nothing special. The oats pancakes went really well with the syrup and we really liked that. Overall I would avoid this place because of lack of service and and lack of work ethics.

Comfortable dining area, large menu to choose from and very good customer service. A gentleman who I assume to be either the owner or a general manager was extremely welcoming, offering to take photos of me and my husband unprompted as well as the staff checking on us. Didn't have to wait long for our food either. My crepe was awesome, I'm used to most restaurants skimping on fruit whether they are high or low end, but they put so many fresh strawberries in it that I had enough for every bite. Affordably priced as well!