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The Canteen Breckenridge is one of our favorite spots in Breckenridge, consistently serving up great food and drinks on one of the better patios in town. They have an on-again / off-again relationship with Open Table, so reservation availability is sporadic. This can make the wait time – especially for groups of 4 – a bit long. But, it is definitely worth the wait.
Situated on the North side of Breck, The Canteen has a decent sized bar, two floors of tables, and a large front-side, mountain-facing patio. Unfortunately they don’t have heaters on the deck, so winter seating is limited to indoors. During the summer, the indoor seating can get a little warm, so opt for patio seating. But in the winter, it is a welcome relief from the snow.
Service is always good at The Canteen – we’ve never had an issue in the many years we’ve been going here.
Family favorites:
Appetizers: We love the charcuterie board, although it has been off the menu since the start of Covid. The smoked-then-fried chicken wings are excellent.
Mains: Mac & Cheese is exceptional; I’m not a fan of added barbecue meat, but chicken is a great addition. Whatever you do, make sure it has the Cheez-It crackers. You can’t go wrong with a burger, Rueben, or Monte Cristo.
Drinks: All of their tin-cup drinks are poured strong; my personal favorite is the Big Ladrewski. A shotskis is a fun way to enjoy a few shots off a literal ski. They have multiple different ski lengths available depending on your groups size.
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