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Lake & Lantern Cafe
84-2 CO-105
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
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Pickup Only
Featured Items
White Mocha
Rich chocolate blended with espresso and steamed milk—a cozy, classic favorite.$7.25+
Sunrise Sammie
Two fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon or ham, and your choice of cheddar or Swiss cheese, with our signature house sauce on thick, brioche. Served with a side of seasonal fruit.$12.99Latte
Classic comfort in a cup—espresso blended with silky milk for a smooth, satisfying sip.$5.50+
Lake & Lantern Cafe Menu
Kid's Menu
Little Man’s Breakfast
A just-right plate for smaller appetites—one egg any style, choice of meat, toast, and a side of fresh seasonal fruit.$7.99Little Lantern Cakes
One fluffy pancake served with a fresh berry salad and one egg cooked any style. A light and cheerful start for your littlest brunch lovers.$7.99Tiny Torch Quesidilla
Warm flour tortilla with melted cheese, grilled to golden perfection. Add chicken +$2$7.25Cozy Chicken Wrap
Diced chicken, romaine, tomato, and house-made ranch wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Served with seasonal fruit.$9.50Little Lantern Burger
$9.50
Breakfast Menu
Start your morning slow and bright with scratch-made favorites and cozy mountain flavors.
Palmer Lake Breakfast
Two eggs any style, your choice of meat, toast, and crispy garlic breakfast potatoes.$12.99
Lantern Cakes
Three fluffy, sweet cream, buttermilk, pancakes that guests can’t stop talking about—served with fresh berries and a cloud of whipped cream.$10.99Golden Glow Burrito
3 scrambled eggs, spicy chorizo, cotija cheese, onions, and fresh cilantro all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Served with a side crispy garlic breakfast potatoes.$12.99
Sunrise Sammie
Two fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon or ham, and your choice of cheddar or Swiss cheese, with our signature house sauce on thick, brioche. Served with a side of seasonal fruit.$12.99
Sunrise Street Tacos
Two street-style chicken breakfast tacos with an over-easy egg cooked right into the tortilla, topped with pickled shallots, fresh jalapeños, crumbled Cotija cheese, and a sprinkle of cilantro.$12.99
Chilaquiles Benny
Crispy tortilla chips simmered in mama’s green chile, topped with two poached eggs, savory chorizo, pickled shallots, crumbled cotija cheese, and finished with rich hollandaise.$15.99Balance Rock Benny
Toasted English muffin topped with thinly sliced pit ham, two poached eggs, and silky hollandaise sauce, served with a side of golden diced breakfast potatoes.$15.99Fresh Start Parfait
Creamy Greek yogurt with fresh blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries, topped with crunchy almond granola and a golden drizzle of honey.$6.49
Berry Brioche
A thick slice of golden brioche topped with tangy cream cheese, fresh berries, and finished with a light honey drizzle.$11.99
Camembert Kiss
Thick-cut brioche topped with house-made mixed berry jam, caramelized Camembert cheese, and finished with a delicate drizzle of honey.$11.99High Street Omelette
A bold, Southwest-forward omelette named for one of Palmer Lake’s most iconic streets. Chorizo, jalapeños, and cotija cheese folded into three eggs, finished with a light smother of Mama’s house-made green chili. Served with our garlic seasoned potatoes.$14.25Sundance Omelette
A bright and hearty omelette inspired by the calm of Sundance Mountain—fresh spinach, sautéed mushrooms, and creamy feta folded into three fluffy eggs. Served with our Lake & Lantern garlic seasoned potatoes.$14.25Benny & the Eggs Omelette
A comforting Benedict-inspired omelette filled with ham and melted Swiss, topped with our café-prepped hollandaise sauce and finished with crunchy English muffin breadcrumbs and a hint of paprika. Served with our Lake & Lantern garlic seasoned potatoes.$14.25Create Your Own Omelette (choose 3)
Craft the omelette you love—pick your cheese and choose up to three fillings. Served with our signature garlic seasoned potatoes.$14.25
Lunch Menu
Midday meals that nourish, comfort, and keep the conversation going.

Switzerland Melt
Seared pit ham and melted Swiss cheese on a bed of crisp arugula, topped with our tangy house sauce and served on Brioche. Served with a side of golden hand-cut fries.$15.49
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken tossed in our house-made buffalo sauce, wrapped up with crisp romaine and a hint of ranch in a warm flour tortilla. Served with a side of hand-cut golden fries.$14.99Chicken Caesar Wrap
Marinated grilled chicken, crisp romaine, and homemade croutons tossed in our classic Caesar dressing, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Served with a side of golden hand-cut fries.$14.99Firefly Sandwich
A marinated chicken thigh layered with garlic aioli, jalapeños, red onions, and cilantro on a brioche bun. Served with a side of golden hand-cut fries.$16.49
Citrus Grove Salad
A bright blend of fresh arugula, thin-sliced radish, and juicy orange segments, bruleed goat cheese, and our house-made candied walnuts.$12.99Trailhead Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our signature house-made Caesar dressing, crunchy garlic croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese.$12.99
Lantern Burger
A juicy, grilled beef patty on a toasted bun with your choice of toppings: bacon, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, ketchup, onions, pickles, and your choice of cheddar or Swiss cheese. Built your way. Served with golden hand-cut fries.$15.49Chili w/ cornbread
A hearty bowl of slow-simmered chili made with tender beef, beans, and a perfect blend of spices—comfort in every bite. Served with a golden slice of our sweet, buttery cornbread fresh from the oven. It’s the kind of meal that warms your hands, your heart, and your whole day.$5.99
Starters
Hand-Cut Golden Fries
Crispy, golden fries cut fresh in-house and seasoned to perfection—served hot and ready to dip or devour.$5.99
Mama’s Loaded Fries
Crispy golden fries smothered in savory green chili and melted cojita cheese—comfort food with a Colorado kick.$12.00Papa’s Ranch Fries
Golden fries smothered in our house-made ranch, crispy bacon crumbles, melted Mexican cheese blend, and a sprinkle of fresh chives. Comfort food with swagger.$9.99
On The Side
Sometimes you just want something on the side or a little extra. Get you some!

Egg ( 1 )
One egg, cooked any style—simple, satisfying, and just the way you like it.$2.00Fruit
$4.99Bacon
Thick-cut bacon from Sara’s Sausage in Palmer Lake, crisped to perfection.$4.50Sausage
Locally made breakfast sausage links from Sara’s Sausage, full of bold, savory flavor.$4.50Ham
Seared pit ham from Sara’s Sausage, juicy and perfectly seasoned.$4.50Crispy Garlic potatoes
Golden, hand-cut breakfast potatoes tossed in garlic oil and herbs—crispy on the outside, soft inside.$4.00Toast
Thick-sliced brioche or sourdough, toasted and served with butter.$2.99Citrus Grove Salad
$5.50Trailhead Caesar salad
$5.50House-made Ranch
Our creamy house-made ranch, blended fresh in-house with herbs and love.$1.00House-made Orange Vinaigrette
Bright and zesty house-made orange vinaigrette, perfect for greens or dipping.$1.00Mama Garcia’s Green Chile
Crafted with love and tradition, this house-made green chili is slow-simmered with tender shredded pork and a blend of roasted green chiles, garlic, tomatoes and spices. It’s a recipe I’ve been perfecting over time—bold, comforting, and unapologetically homemade. A Lake & Lantern Cafe original by our founder, Mama Garcia herself. Smother it, sip it, or spoon it on the side—you’ll taste the love in every bite.$5.25Pancake (1)
$1.50
Crepes
Beverage Menu
Signature Coffee
We proudly brew Wagon Coffee, a Colorado-based roaster that supports women in recovery through employment, empowerment, and second chances. Their coffee doesn’t just taste good—it does good, aligning with our mission to serve with purpose, compassion, and community at every pour.
Drip Coffee
Smooth and reliable, brewed fresh with ethically sourced Wagon Coffee beans roasted right here in Colorado.$3.75+Americano
Rich espresso mellowed with hot water for a bold, smooth sip that lingers without bitterness.$3.75+Cortado
Equal parts espresso and steamed milk—a small but mighty classic with a smooth finish.$4.25Macchiato
Espresso marked with a touch of frothy milk. Minimalist, bold, and just a bit creamy.$4.25Cappuccino
Frothy and balanced with a velvety top—light enough to float, strong enough to satisfy.$4.50Cold Brew
Slow-steeped for 18+ hours for a bold, smooth, never-bitter finish. Chilled and clean.$5.25+Espresso
A concentrated jolt of caramel crema and bold flavor—pulled with precision from Wagon Coffee’s recovery-powered roasts.$3.50+Latte
Classic comfort in a cup—espresso blended with silky milk for a smooth, satisfying sip.$5.50+Mocha
A cozy fusion of espresso and rich chocolate—perfect for those who want their coffee with a little indulgence.$7.25+White Mocha
Rich chocolate blended with espresso and steamed milk—a cozy, classic favorite.$7.25+Salted Caramel Latte
Buttery caramel with a touch of sea salt, perfectly balanced with espresso and warm milk.$7.25+Orange Mocha Latte
$7.25+Raspberry White Mocha
$7.25+$1 Refill House Drip
$1.00S'mores Latte
$7.25+White chocolate Pumpkin Latte
$7.25+Gingersnap Latte
$7.25+Gingersnap Chai Latte
$7.25+Mocha Peppermint Latte
$7.25+Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte
$7.25+Caramel Butter Pecan Latte
$7.25+French Silk Pie Latte
$7.25+Honey Butter Latte
$7.25+Banana bread Latte
$7.25+Cookie Butter Latte
$7.25+Cookie Butter Chai Latte
$7.25+Flights
$20.00Salted Maple Latte
$7.25+Strawberry Patch Matcha
$7.75+
Teas, Lemonades and More
Matcha Latte
Earthy, energizing Japanese green tea whisked with milk for a smooth and balanced sip.$5.75+Chai Latte
Spiced black tea blended with steamed milk—warm, aromatic, and a cozy hug in a cup.$5.75+Iced Black Tea
$3.50+Iced Green Tea
$3.50+House-made Lemonade
House-made daily with fresh lemons—tart, sweet, and made to brighten your day.$4.75+Strawberry House-made Lemonade
$8.00Lavender House-made Lemonade
$8.00Blackberry House-made Lemonade
$8.00Herbal Tea
Hand-selected herbal, black, and green teas steeped to perfection—ask about today’s flavors.$3.25+Juice
$3.00Water
Holiday Specials
Lucky Charm Latte
$7.75+Top O' the Mornin' Latte
$7.75+Irish Cream Dream
$7.75+Pot O' Gold
$7.75+Leapin Leprechaun
$7.75+Peeps Latte
$7.75+Blackberry Cheesecake Latte
$7.75+Salted Honey Pistachio Latte
$7.75+Lavender Chantilly
$7.75+Toasted Coconut Chai
$7.75+Almond Joy Latte
$7.75+Purple Haze
$7.75+Cherry Blossom Lemonade
$7.75+Blueberry Pancake Latte
$7.75+
Kids Drinks
Nearly-None Beverages (≤ 0.5% ABV)
Our “nearly-none” offerings are considered non-alcoholic by industry standards, but they do contain a trace amount of alcohol—up to 0.5% ABV (about the same as a ripe banana or kombucha). These include drinks like non-alcoholic beers, Mionetto sparkling NA wine, and our alcohol-removed mimosas. We serve them with transparency so you can make the choice that’s right for you.
Mionetto AF Mimosa
Mionetto NA sparkling mixed with fresh-squeezed OJ; brunch any time.$8.00Mionetto Alcohol-Removed Sparkling Wine
njoy the authentic Italian taste and lifestyle with Mionetto Alcohol-Removed Sparkling Wine. The palate is refreshing and fruity, with a slight sweetness, leading to a lingering finish and persistent bubbles, providing a delightful experience reminiscent of Italian charm. Mionetto Alcohol-Removed Sparkling Wine may contain up to 0.05% ABV.$7.00Corona
0.5 % — Beach-crisp lager; add a lime wedge for vacation vibes.$5.50Blue Moon
0.5 % — Citrus-spiced wheat beer without the buzz.$5.50Upside Dawn
Bright, crisp, and endlessly refreshing$5.50Run Wild IPA
Balanced Northwest-hop bitterness over a smooth malt body$5.50Free Wave
Juicy, citrus-packed haze that rides big flavor.$5.50All Out
Silky notes of coffee and dark chocolate, zero alcohol.$5.50Atletica
$5.50
Zero-Proof Beverages (0.0% ABV)
Our zero-proof options contain absolutely no alcohol—0.0% ABV. These drinks are crafted for anyone who wants the full flavor of a classic cocktail or brew with none of the buzz. From Heineken 0.0 and Stella Artois 0.0 to our handcrafted mocktails, every zero-proof selection offers a safe, celebratory experience for those in recovery, those who are sober-curious, or anyone simply choosing clarity over alcohol.
Mocktails (0.0% ABV)
Our handcrafted mocktails are full of flavor and completely free of alcohol—made to celebrate connection, creativity, and clarity. We’re starting with a refreshing lineup of mojitos (classic, strawberry, and lavender), and will be expanding our zero-proof menu seasonally with vibrant, thoughtfully crafted drinks that pair beautifully with any moment, morning or night. Cheers to feeling good and staying present—this is life lit different.
Classic Mojito
Traditional mint-lime refresher with soda and bubbles; Cuban roots, Colorado charm.$8.00Strawberry Mojito
Muddled strawberries, mint & lime topped with sparkling water; summer in a glass.$8.00Lavender Mojito
Floral lavender syrup, garden-fresh mint, and lime for a soothing twist on the classic.$8.00
Bakehouse Menu
Magnolia Bakehouse
Our Bakehouse is where love meets the oven. Every bite is baked fresh, bringing the same warmth, joy, and comfort that fills our café. From sweet morning rolls to playful pops of cake, these treats are made to brighten your day.

Scrumptious Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy spirals of dough swirled with cinnamon-sugar goodness, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a sweet glaze. They’re warm, indulgent, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.$6.50105 Coffee Cake
Our signature cinnamon-swirled coffee cake with a buttery golden crumble, named after the road that connects the Tri-Lakes community. Just like Highway 105, it’s a local classic — warm, familiar, and worth slowing down for with your favorite cup of coffee.$5.89Muffin
$3.95Choco Chip Cookie
$2.99Gluten Free Brownie
$4.89Specialty Cinnamon Roll
$7.89Lemon Crinkle Cookie
$4.00Triple Choco Brookie
$2.75
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All hours
| Sunday | 8:00 am - 1:45 pm |
| Monday | 6:15 am - 1:45 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6:15 am - 1:45 pm |
| Friday | 6:15 am - 1:45 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am - 1:45 pm |
Restaurant info
At Lake & Lantern Cafe, we believe in creating moments that embody 'Life Lit Differently.' With amazing food, superior service, and thoughtfully crafted, joy-filled beverages—like artisan coffees, nourishing smoothies, and zero-proof beers, wines, and mocktails—every visit is an experience designed to delight.
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