Day-After Dining: New Year’s Day breakfasts to cure that hangover

Amanda Moutinho

It’s the New Year and you’ve vowed to make this one count. You can start if off right with a delicious meal full of magical, greasy items to counteract the bucket of champagne you consumed last night. Pop those aspirin, throw on a comfy sweater, and greet the New Year. Here’s a list of places open on New Year’s Day so you can plan ahead and beat the rush.

Fooducopia

1939 E. Kentucky Ave., Denver • opens at 9am

You’ll find a cornucopia of delicious food at Fooducopia (sorry, couldn’t resist). There’s a slew of amazing options, but if your sweet tooth is kicking in, Fooducopia serves incredible, fluffy French toast slathered in syrup that will make you happy to be alive.

Sunrise/Sunset

9134 W. 6^th Ave., Lakewood • opens 6:30am

There’s something for everyone on this menu. There are tons of incredible omelets, but the real star is the skillet packed with potatoes, meat, and veggies. If you’re not too full, grab an ooey gooey homemade cinnamon roll for dessert.

Pete’s Kitchen

1962 E. Colfax Ave., Denver • open 24 hours

Leaving the bar and need something to soak up the alcohol? Pete’s Kitchen offers huge plates covered in scrumptious food to cure any hangover. Check out its small-town-diner vibe and break bread with the locals.

The Hornet

76 Broadway, Denver • opens 10am

What more could you ask for than homemade Poptarts? How about a $2 bloody Mary bar? For those who need some hair of the dog, The Hornet features plenty of adult drinks to help you out of your hangover and aggravate your liver even further.

Pho 79

1080 S. Havana St., Aurora • opens 9am

If a hangover is killing your vibe, it’s best to drown your sorrows in a giant bowl of pho, and there’s no better place for that than Pho 79. The Vietnamese restaurant is just what you’ll need to feel warm and happy inside.

Araujo’s

2900 W. 26^th Ave., Denver • opens 5am

It’s the classic local Mexican joint with yummy burritos so cheap you can scarf down two. Or three. Or four. Araujo’s has one of the best breakfast burritos in Denver and the green chili is an added bonus.

The Breakfast King

300 W. Mississippi Ave., Denver • open 24 hours

The Breakfast King is a Denver institution, and it’s the king for a reason. You can never go wrong with anything on their menu. Check out the chicken-fried steak smothered in gravy, and you won’t want to eat anything else for the rest of the year.

Snooze

2262 Larimer St., Denver • opens 6:30am

It’s no wonder Snooze always has a line out the door. Its menu is stacked with pancakes, eggs, breakfast sandwiches, and even “fancy meats” like beef barbacoa. It’s also a haven for hollandaise lovers.

Jelly Café

600 E. 13^th Ave., Denver • opens 7am

If you can’t stomach anything heavy, head to the Jelly Café and grab some toast with yummy jelly. But if you’re feeling up to it, you can’t go wrong with the breakfast sliders or various hashes. There’s a happy atmosphere that will be sure to pull you out of any alcohol-induced funk.

Lucile’s Creole Cafe

275 S. Logan St., Denver • opens 8am

Some people need a little spicy southern food. Actually, all people could use that. Lucile’s biscuits are reason enough to go, but it’s even better topped with the incredible sausage gravy. The Cajun food will you give the kick you need to start off the year right.