B & B Cafe ~ Castle Rock, Colorado

Latest visit: Jan 2025

First visit: Sometime in 1999

We are back at the B & B for the first time in two years, as the RJG had some record business to attend to in Denver. And why not stock up on a hearty breakfast before a full day of battling estate sale goers and thrift shoppers. 

It's a frigid Friday morning, sunny, and 20 degrees. Managed to park up front for the first time in my entire history of going here. No big crowds and long walks through downtown Castle Rock. Took at seat at the bar / counter and proceeded to order what I had in the initial review: Wrap It Up with bacon, eggs, potatoes, and smothered with pork green chili (you can get vegetarian if so desired). And a side of refried beans. Came out hot temperature, though the beans could have been a bit hotter (not a complaint, more of a suggestion). The beans are excellent by the way, a very unique flavor that is crave worthy. I also ordered coffee, as this time they did have flavored creamers, but you have to ask for them. You won't see them residing on the counter. As I was devouring my meal, the friendly waitress asked if I would like more chili. Heck yea! So she brought out a cup and I doused the remainder of my burrito. That was kind - and needed! Once finished, she also offered me a coffee for the road. I knew better, as I was already flying high (had a cup of strong brew earlier at home, and that's all I usually drink), plus bathroom breaks are not always convenient. It was a nice offer though.

Given my new freedom and likely more trips to Denver, B & B will now go into the RJG Rotation, something I was hesitant to do prior with non-Colorado Springs restaurants.

B & B Cafe will also usher in our new Instagram account. Let's see if we can get a social media platform to stick.

---6/22/23 notes

We were only home a couple of days from our trip to Santa Fe, when Mr. RJG needed to head up to Boulder for two days of meetings. Yippee yahoo ugh. The first meeting was only the afternoon, so we needed to fend for ourselves for breakfast or lunch. Most folks were flying in from around the country, but I had the luxury of driving up from the Springs. And what better way to start the journey than a breakfast at B & B Cafe in Castle Rock (almost exactly one year to the day of my last visit)? To be honest I was tired of Mexican breakfasts, and wanted good old fashioned American food. I sat at the bar (as noted below) and ordered a "Full Plate" with two fried eggs, a full ham steak, pancakes, and toast. And a hot chocolate. This is easily one of the best breakfasts in town. So delicious, and prepped me for the long day.

---original 6/26/22 review

Summary: Old West breakfast house. Look for the bullet holes while enjoying a smothered burrito.

When we lived in the Pinery area (1998-2003), one of our favorite "out of town" breakfast houses was B & B Cafe. We'd probably go two to three times a year, taking the journey west on Hwy 86. Back then they even had smoking, much to the chagrin of Mrs. RJG. I never cared since my dad was always blowing smoke everywhere he could, so I just got used to it growing up. Long ago. Been meaning to try B & B again since we moved back to the Springs four years ago, and that day finally happened. It was record shopping day in Denver, so a quick stop in Castle Rock often kicks off the journey. I was dining solo.

And that's a good thing, as the place was packed with a line out the door. I walked in casually and asked if they had seating for one at the counter / bar. Sure enough, one stool on the end was unoccupied. Perfect. Everything is as I remember it from 20 years ago (according to the restaurant, they've been open since 1930). Classic middle-of-small-town-America diner. There are two rooms, including the aforementioned bar. It no longer smells of cigarette, but otherwise I just transported myself back in time. Worth noting that the bar is made of marble and came from the former mining boomtown of Leadville. Same article goes on to talk about the bullet holes in the ceiling and walls. Yep, it's the Old West that's for sure. The perfect RJG place.

For this visit I ordered the Wrap It Up, which is their version of the classic smothered breakfast burrito. Comes with eggs, thick cut bacon (or you could get pork sausage if preferred), potatoes, and is smothered in a spicy pork green chili covered with yellow cheese. In a twist, it also comes with refried beans. The chili is superb, not that spicy, but with a wonderful tangy flavor. The bacon is better than average adding much needed saltiness to what can often be a bland stuffing. The beans were excellent. They're smooth, flavorful, and not lardy as we usually see. For a drink, I enquired if they had flavored creamers for the coffee. They did not, so I ordered a mocha instead. Out comes this dessert looking hot drink with whipped cream and drizzled chocolate. Good stuff. Friendly counter service as well. Great visit, I'll be back. Maybe with Mrs. RJG like old times.

1999; 2000; 2001; 2002; 6/26/22 (new entry); 6/22/23; 1/24/25

B & B Cafe; Castle Rock, Colorado. Been going since 1999. Updated Jan 2025. See more at the Regular Joe's Guide.

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