Bon Ton (in Old Colorado City)

This past Sunday, after getting up at O-Dark-Thirty and heading over to Memorial Park for the balloon launch (see my photos on Facebook), Mike surprised me by suggesting we go to the Bon Ton in Old Colorado City (Colorado Ave and 26^th) for breakfast.  Of course, I was entirely agreeable to this!

The Bon Ton is a fairly small place, with older furniture inside and a well-worn décor. But – definitely homey and comfortable. The patio is delightful – umbrella’d metal patio tables and chairs surrounded by a fence covered in greenery.

But, since it was just a bit chilly out, we decided to forgo the patio and eat inside.  (By the way – I love dining al fresco – I do it whenever I can … even after I discovered it didn’t mean” dining in the nude.”)  As we went in the front door, we were greeted by a cheery “Good Morning;  sit wherever you want!”  and  an “I’ll be right with you.”  And, she was – we got our drink coffee and hot tea orders in practically in the same moment we sat down! I was a bit surprised that the place wasn’t busier – as we were two among only about 6 people there and it was probably pushing 7:30 or 8 am. 

After reading the somewhat smudged and crinkled menus, printed newspaper-style with witty stories and jokes scattered in with the food selections, we ordered our breakfasts. Mike ordered the corn beef hash with eggs and I opted for steak and eggs. Since this wasn’t our first time there, I had expectations – and hopes – that the steak and eggs would be as good as before.

And – I wasn’t disappointed!  The steak was tender, done perfectly (medium), not a bit of gristle or fat. For a breakfast steak – in my opinion – you can’t beat the Bon Ton.  Every time I’ve gotten a breakfast steak there – same results.  A really good cut of meat and done exactly right. I had ordered eggs over medium and, just like the steak, they were perfect.  A generous serving of hash browns and some toast. Boy, was I set for the day!  Mike said the corned beef hash was good (and probably not from a can) and his eggs (medium) were done just right.  After a short time, the waitress was back with fresh coffee for Mike and more hot water for me and she checked on how our meals were.   “Excellent.”

Just a side note here:  from where I was sitting, I had a partial view into the kitchen.  Things looked clean and organized.  Definitely a plus.

All the time we’re eating, the place is getting busier and busier. By the time we finished up and left, about half the inside tables were full and just about all the patio tables were occupied. No doubt the Bon Ton would just get busier and busier as the morning continued on – it’s quite a popular place …  and for good reasons – good food, good prices, and good service. 

The Bon Ton is open 7 days a week, from 6 am to 3 pm and they serve breakfast all day.  I think the next time we go there, I’ll try the Eggs Benedict – it’s one of those dishes by which you can really rate a restaurant.  But, given our experiences at the Bon Ton – I would expect Eggs Benedict to be Eggs Excellent!  The Bon Ton is definitely on the Do Again list!