Blue Water Bakery
A charming bakery cafe in Grand Lake offering delicious pastries, coffee, and breakfast/lunch options with beautiful lake views.
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Blue Water Bakery
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Must-see attractions
A charming bakery cafe in Grand Lake offering delicious pastries, coffee, and breakfast/lunch options with beautiful lake views.
Arrive Early
Beat the crowds by visiting in the morning, especially as they can get busy quickly.
Morning Coffee Stop
Perfect for a morning cup of coffee before exploring Grand Lake.
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Cuisine
Bakery, Cafe
Price
Mid-range
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Scenic Lake Views & Cozy Ambiance
Enjoy delicious pastries and coffee with picturesque views of Grand Lake, perfect for a relaxing morning or a pleasant lunch.
Exceptional Pastries and Coffee
Indulge in a variety of delightful pastries like cinnamon rolls and coffee cakes, paired with highly recommended coffee drinks.
Hearty Breakfast and Lunch Options
Fuel your day with delicious breakfast burritos, bagel sandwiches, and satisfying lunch options like soup and salads.
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Arrive Early
Beat the crowds by visiting in the morning, especially as they can get busy quickly.
Morning Coffee Stop
Perfect for a morning cup of coffee before exploring Grand Lake.
Outdoor Seating Recommended
Enjoy your meal with beautiful views of the lake and mountains from the outdoor patio.
Try the Bagels & Lattes
Visitors highly recommend the bagels and various latte creations.
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Arrive Early
Beat the crowds by visiting in the morning, especially as they can get busy quickly.
Morning Coffee Stop
Perfect for a morning cup of coffee before exploring Grand Lake.
Outdoor Seating Recommended
Enjoy your meal with beautiful views of the lake and mountains from the outdoor patio.
Try the Bagels & Lattes
Visitors highly recommend the bagels and various latte creations.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Blue Water Bakery is a highly recommended spot in Grand Lake, praised for its delicious pastries, coffee, and hearty breakfast and lunch options. Many visitors appreciate the cozy atmosphere and beautiful lake views, especially when dining outdoors. While the food and service generally receive high marks, some guests have noted that staff could be more cheerful at times.
"Nice bakery with a view of the lake with excellent baked goods and food. We found the bakery while walking down the main street looking for a place to eat breakfast. They have a nice selection of breakfast items and baked goods. We ordered the egg, ham, and cheese croissant sandwich. And a breakfast scramble with sausage patties and potatoes. And a cinnamon roll. The sandwich was good, flaky croissant, cheesy, and moist eggs. The scramble was also good. The favorite was the cinnamon roll. It was so good. Nothing fancy, but solid baked goods and breakfast food with a nice view."
Carlos A.
"We stopped in twice because the coffee and pastries were so good! The Brown Bear Latte (no whip) was our fave but their seasonal PSL was really really good too (and I’m picky with PSL)! For pastries we had the mixed berry coffee cake, a chocolate croissant, and a cinnamon roll - all were delish and I’d order all of them again. Quick service and great staff. Get there early because they get busy QUICK! They have both indoor seating and outdoor patio seating."
Tori Stryker
"We stayed in Grand Lake for a few days and ate here every morning. The food is delicious and the outside seating is perfect! Loved their pastries and the Mexican breakfast burrito."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Visitors rave about the cinnamon rolls, coffee cakes, bagels, lattes, breakfast burritos, and sandwiches.
Yes, Blue Water Bakery offers a tofu scramble on their menu, which is a great vegan breakfast choice.
Yes, the bakery has outdoor seating with a nice view of Grand Lake, perfect for enjoying your meal.
It's recommended to visit in the morning as the bakery can get busy quickly, so arriving early is a good idea.
Absolutely! Blue Water Bakery is known for its excellent coffee, including various lattes and seasonal specials.
They offer salads and sandwiches, with popular choices like the Turkey Cranberry Sandwich and Tomato Basil Soup.
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The Blue Water Bakery is a fun place to grab a coffee and breakfast or a great salad for lunch. It has a charm all it’s own with comfortable seating inside and outside, and even it’s own garage door that’s left open in nice weather. Usually I like to visit the bakery in the morning on one day of our visit to Grand Lake.
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In fact, one morning, I wanted a cup of coffee after kayaking and before taking a scenic boat tour on Grand Lake, but there was a line out the door of the bakery/cafe, and I didn’t have time to buy a cup, lest I miss my tour.
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Pop into Grand Lake’s Mountain Market to assemble your spread of salad and sandwich ingredients, or grab some carry-out from one of the many quick-service spots in town, like Blue Water Bakery.
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