Lake and Lantern Cafe Menu

Welcome to Lake and Lantern Cafe, a delightful gem located in Palmer Lake, Colorado. Known for its warm ambiance and friendly service, this cafe invites patrons to indulge in a mouthwatering menu designed for all ages.

Introducing the menu: At Lake and Lantern, deliciousness is a promise. Start your day with the beloved Palmer Lake Breakfast, featuring eggs cooked to your liking alongside crispy garlic potatoes, all for just $12.99. The Lantern Cakes are a must-try, boasting three fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with fresh berries and whipped cream. For the little ones, options like the Little Man’s Breakfast and Little Lantern Cakes ensure that even their tiniest brunch lovers are satisfied.

With flavorful starters like Mama’s Loaded Fries, the menu shines with an affordable yet delightful array of dishes. Each visit promises a cozy experience fueled by community spirit and exceptional culinary passion.

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.

  US$7.99

• Little 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.

  US$7.99

• Tiny Torch Quesidilla

  Warm flour tortilla with melted cheese, grilled to golden perfection. Add chicken +$2

  US$7.25

• Cozy Chicken Wrap

  Diced chicken, romaine, tomato, and house-made ranch wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Served with seasonal fruit.

  US$9.50

• Little Lantern Burger

  US$9.50

Lake & Lantern Cafe Menu - Breakfast Menu

• Palmer Lake Breakfast

  Two eggs any style, your choice of meat, toast, and crispy garlic breakfast potatoes.

  US$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.

  US$10.99

• Golden 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.

  US$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.

  US$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.

  US$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.

  US$15.99

• Balance 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.

  US$15.99

• Fresh Start Parfait

  Creamy Greek yogurt with fresh blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries, topped with crunchy almond granola and a golden drizzle of honey.

  US$6.49

• Berry Brioche

  A thick slice of golden brioche topped with tangy cream cheese, fresh berries, and finished with a light honey drizzle.

  US$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.

  US$11.99

Lake & Lantern Cafe Menu - Lunch Menu

• 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.

  US$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.

  US$14.99

• Chicken 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.

  US$16.49

• Firefly 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.

  US$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.

  US$12.99

• Trailhead Caesar

  Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our signature house-made Caesar dressing, crunchy garlic croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese.

  US$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.

  US$15.49

Lake & Lantern Cafe Menu - Starters

• Hand-Cut Golden Fries

  Crispy, golden fries cut fresh in-house and seasoned to perfection—served hot and ready to dip or devour.

  US$5.99

• Mama’s Loaded Fries

  Crispy golden fries smothered in savory green chili and melted cojita cheese—comfort food with a Colorado kick.

  US$12.00

• Papa’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.

  US$9.99

Lake & Lantern Cafe Menu - On The Side

• Egg ( 1 )

  One egg, cooked any style—simple, satisfying, and just the way you like it.

  US$2.00

• Fruit

  US$4.99

• Bacon

  Thick-cut bacon from Sara’s Sausage in Palmer Lake, crisped to perfection.

  US$4.50

• Sausage

  Locally made breakfast sausage links from Sara’s Sausage, full of bold, savory flavor.

  US$4.50

• Ham

  Seared pit ham from Sara’s Sausage, juicy and perfectly seasoned.

  US$4.50

• Crispy Garlic Potatoes

  Golden, hand-cut breakfast potatoes tossed in garlic oil and herbs—crispy on the outside, soft inside.

  US$4.00

• Toast

  Thick-sliced brioche or sourdough, toasted and served with butter.

  US$2.99

• Citrus Grove Salad

  US$5.50

• Trailhead Caesar Salad

  US$5.50

• House-Made Ranch

  Our creamy house-made ranch, blended fresh in-house with herbs and love.

  US$1.00

• House-Made Orange Vinaigrette

  Bright and zesty house-made orange vinaigrette, perfect for greens or dipping.

  US$1.00

• Mama 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.

• Pancake (1)

  US$1.50

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.

  US$7.99

• Little 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.

  US$7.99

• Tiny Torch Quesidilla

  Warm flour tortilla with melted cheese, grilled to golden perfection. Add chicken +$2

  US$7.25

• Cozy Chicken Wrap

  Diced chicken, romaine, tomato, and house-made ranch wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Served with seasonal fruit.

  US$9.50

• Little Lantern Burger

  US$9.50

Breakfast Menu

• Palmer Lake Breakfast

  Two eggs any style, your choice of meat, toast, and crispy garlic breakfast potatoes.

  US$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.

  US$10.99

• Golden 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.

  US$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.

  US$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.

  US$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.

  US$15.99

• Balance 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.

  US$15.99

• Fresh Start Parfait

  Creamy Greek yogurt with fresh blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries, topped with crunchy almond granola and a golden drizzle of honey.

  US$6.49

• Berry Brioche

  A thick slice of golden brioche topped with tangy cream cheese, fresh berries, and finished with a light honey drizzle.

  US$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.

  US$11.99

Lunch Menu

• 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.

  US$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.

  US$14.99

• Chicken 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.

  US$16.49

• Firefly 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.

  US$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.

  US$12.99

• Trailhead Caesar

  Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our signature house-made Caesar dressing, crunchy garlic croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese.

  US$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.

  US$15.49

Starters

• Hand-Cut Golden Fries

  Crispy, golden fries cut fresh in-house and seasoned to perfection—served hot and ready to dip or devour.

  US$5.99

• Mama’s Loaded Fries

  Crispy golden fries smothered in savory green chili and melted cojita cheese—comfort food with a Colorado kick.

  US$12.00

• Papa’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.

  US$9.99

On The Side

• Egg ( 1 )

  One egg, cooked any style—simple, satisfying, and just the way you like it.

  US$2.00

• Fruit

  US$4.99

• Bacon

  Thick-cut bacon from Sara’s Sausage in Palmer Lake, crisped to perfection.

  US$4.50

• Sausage

  Locally made breakfast sausage links from Sara’s Sausage, full of bold, savory flavor.

  US$4.50

• Ham

  Seared pit ham from Sara’s Sausage, juicy and perfectly seasoned.

  US$4.50

• Crispy Garlic Potatoes

  Golden, hand-cut breakfast potatoes tossed in garlic oil and herbs—crispy on the outside, soft inside.

  US$4.00

• Toast

  Thick-sliced brioche or sourdough, toasted and served with butter.

  US$2.99

• Citrus Grove Salad

  US$5.50

• Trailhead Caesar Salad

  US$5.50

• House-Made Ranch

  Our creamy house-made ranch, blended fresh in-house with herbs and love.

  US$1.00

• House-Made Orange Vinaigrette

  Bright and zesty house-made orange vinaigrette, perfect for greens or dipping.

  US$1.00

• Mama 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.

• Pancake (1)

  US$1.50

Beverage Menu - Signature Coffee

• Drip Coffee

  Smooth and reliable, brewed fresh with ethically sourced Wagon Coffee beans roasted right here in Colorado.

• Americano

  Rich espresso mellowed with hot water for a bold, smooth sip that lingers without bitterness.

• Cortado

  Equal parts espresso and steamed milk—a small but mighty classic with a smooth finish.

• Macchiato

  Espresso marked with a touch of frothy milk. Minimalist, bold, and just a bit creamy.

• Cappuccino

  Frothy and balanced with a velvety top—light enough to float, strong enough to satisfy.

• Cold Brew

  Slow-steeped for 18+ hours for a bold, smooth, never-bitter finish. Chilled and clean.

• Espresso

  A concentrated jolt of caramel crema and bold flavor—pulled with precision from Wagon Coffee’s recovery-powered roasts.

• Latte

  Classic comfort in a cup—espresso blended with silky milk for a smooth, satisfying sip.

• Mocha

  A cozy fusion of espresso and rich chocolate—perfect for those who want their coffee with a little indulgence.

• White Mocha

  Rich chocolate blended with espresso and steamed milk—a cozy, classic favorite.

• Salted Caramel Latte

  Buttery caramel with a touch of sea salt, perfectly balanced with espresso and warm milk.

• Orange Mocha Latte

• Raspberry White Mocha

• $1 Refill House Drip

  US$1.00

Beverage Menu - Teas, Lemonades and More

• Matcha Latte

  Earthy, energizing Japanese green tea whisked with milk for a smooth and balanced sip.

• Chai Latte

  Spiced black tea blended with steamed milk—warm, aromatic, and a cozy hug in a cup.

• Iced Black Tea

• Iced Green Tea

• House-Made Lemonade

  House-made daily with fresh lemons—tart, sweet, and made to brighten your day.

• Strawberry House-Made Lemonade

  US$8.00

• Lavender House-Made Lemonade

  US$8.00

• Blackberry House-Made Lemonade

  US$8.00

• Herbal Tea

  Hand-selected herbal, black, and green teas steeped to perfection—ask about today’s flavors.

• Juice

  US$3.00

• Water

  US$0.00

Beverage Menu - Kids Drinks

• Magic Steamer

  US$3.50

• Campfire Cocoa

  US$4.00

• Milk

  US$3.00

• Chocolate Milk

  US$4.00

• Orange Juice

  US$3.00

• Apple Juice

  US$3.00

Beverage Menu - Nearly-None Beverages (≤ 0.5% ABV)

• Mionetto AF Mimosa

  Mionetto NA sparkling mixed with fresh-squeezed OJ; brunch any time.

  US$8.00

• Mionetto 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.

  US$7.00

• Corona

  0.5 % — Beach-crisp lager; add a lime wedge for vacation vibes.

  US$5.50

• Blue Moon

  0.5 % — Citrus-spiced wheat beer without the buzz.

  US$5.50

• Upside Dawn

  Bright, crisp, and endlessly refreshing

  US$5.50

• Run Wild IPA

  Balanced Northwest-hop bitterness over a smooth malt body

  US$5.50

• Free Wave

  Juicy, citrus-packed haze that rides big flavor.

  US$5.50

• All Out

  Silky notes of coffee and dark chocolate, zero alcohol.

  US$5.50

• Atletica

  US$5.50

Beverage Menu - Zero-Proof Beverages (0.0% ABV)

• Heineken 0.0

  Crisp European lager taste, minus every drop of alcohol.

  US$5.50

• Stella Artois 0.0

  Classic Belgian pilsner body with a dry, clean finish.

  US$5.50

Beverage Menu - Mocktails (0.0% ABV)

• Classic Mojito

  Traditional mint-lime refresher with soda and bubbles; Cuban roots, Colorado charm.

  US$8.00

• Strawberry Mojito

  Muddled strawberries, mint & lime topped with sparkling water; summer in a glass.

  US$8.00

• Lavender Mojito

  Floral lavender syrup, garden-fresh mint, and lime for a soothing twist on the classic.

  US$8.00

Beverage Menu - Soda

• Coke

  US$3.00

• Coke Zero

  US$3.00

• Sprite

  US$3.00

• Dr. Pepper

  US$3.00

• Ginger Ale

  US$3.00

Signature Coffee

• Drip Coffee

  Smooth and reliable, brewed fresh with ethically sourced Wagon Coffee beans roasted right here in Colorado.

• Americano

  Rich espresso mellowed with hot water for a bold, smooth sip that lingers without bitterness.

• Cortado

  Equal parts espresso and steamed milk—a small but mighty classic with a smooth finish.

• Macchiato

  Espresso marked with a touch of frothy milk. Minimalist, bold, and just a bit creamy.

• Cappuccino

  Frothy and balanced with a velvety top—light enough to float, strong enough to satisfy.

• Cold Brew

  Slow-steeped for 18+ hours for a bold, smooth, never-bitter finish. Chilled and clean.

• Espresso

  A concentrated jolt of caramel crema and bold flavor—pulled with precision from Wagon Coffee’s recovery-powered roasts.

• Latte

  Classic comfort in a cup—espresso blended with silky milk for a smooth, satisfying sip.

• Mocha

  A cozy fusion of espresso and rich chocolate—perfect for those who want their coffee with a little indulgence.

• White Mocha

  Rich chocolate blended with espresso and steamed milk—a cozy, classic favorite.

• Salted Caramel Latte

  Buttery caramel with a touch of sea salt, perfectly balanced with espresso and warm milk.

• Orange Mocha Latte

• Raspberry White Mocha

• $1 Refill House Drip

  US$1.00

Teas, Lemonades and More

• Matcha Latte

  Earthy, energizing Japanese green tea whisked with milk for a smooth and balanced sip.

• Chai Latte

  Spiced black tea blended with steamed milk—warm, aromatic, and a cozy hug in a cup.

• Iced Black Tea

• Iced Green Tea

• House-Made Lemonade

  House-made daily with fresh lemons—tart, sweet, and made to brighten your day.

• Strawberry House-Made Lemonade

  US$8.00

• Lavender House-Made Lemonade

  US$8.00

• Blackberry House-Made Lemonade

  US$8.00

• Herbal Tea

  Hand-selected herbal, black, and green teas steeped to perfection—ask about today’s flavors.

• Juice

  US$3.00

• Water

  US$0.00

Kids Drinks

• Magic Steamer

  US$3.50

• Campfire Cocoa

  US$4.00

• Milk

  US$3.00

• Chocolate Milk

  US$4.00

• Orange Juice

  US$3.00

• Apple Juice

  US$3.00

Nearly-None Beverages (≤ 0.5% ABV)

• Mionetto AF Mimosa

  Mionetto NA sparkling mixed with fresh-squeezed OJ; brunch any time.

  US$8.00

• Mionetto 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.

  US$7.00

• Corona

  0.5 % — Beach-crisp lager; add a lime wedge for vacation vibes.

  US$5.50

• Blue Moon

  0.5 % — Citrus-spiced wheat beer without the buzz.

  US$5.50

• Upside Dawn

  Bright, crisp, and endlessly refreshing

  US$5.50

• Run Wild IPA

  Balanced Northwest-hop bitterness over a smooth malt body

  US$5.50

• Free Wave

  Juicy, citrus-packed haze that rides big flavor.

  US$5.50

• All Out

  Silky notes of coffee and dark chocolate, zero alcohol.

  US$5.50

• Atletica

  US$5.50

Zero-Proof Beverages (0.0% ABV)

• Heineken 0.0

  Crisp European lager taste, minus every drop of alcohol.

  US$5.50

• Stella Artois 0.0

  Classic Belgian pilsner body with a dry, clean finish.

  US$5.50

Mocktails (0.0% ABV)

• Classic Mojito

  Traditional mint-lime refresher with soda and bubbles; Cuban roots, Colorado charm.

  US$8.00

• Strawberry Mojito

  Muddled strawberries, mint & lime topped with sparkling water; summer in a glass.

  US$8.00

• Lavender Mojito

  Floral lavender syrup, garden-fresh mint, and lime for a soothing twist on the classic.

  US$8.00

Soda

• Coke

  US$3.00

• Coke Zero

  US$3.00

• Sprite

  US$3.00

• Dr. Pepper

  US$3.00

• Ginger Ale

  US$3.00

Lit Merch - Shirts

• Small

  US$45.00

• Large

  US$45.00

• Medium

  US$45.00

• X-Large

  US$45.00

Lit Merch - Hoodies

• Small

  US$45.00

• Medium

  US$45.00

• X-Large

  US$45.00

• Large

  US$45.00

Lit Merch - Beanies

• Green

  US$20.00

• Black

  US$20.00

Lit Merch - Hats

• Green

  US$20.00

• Black

  US$20.00

Lit Merch - Wagon Roast Coffee Beans

• Signature Roast

  US$23.00

• Serenity

  US$25.00

• Fourth Dimension

  US$23.00

Shirts

• Small

  US$45.00

• Large

  US$45.00

• Medium

  US$45.00

• X-Large

  US$45.00

Hoodies

• Small

  US$45.00

• Medium

  US$45.00

• X-Large

  US$45.00

• Large

  US$45.00

Beanies

• Green

  US$20.00

• Black

  US$20.00

Hats

• Green

  US$20.00

• Black

  US$20.00

Wagon Roast Coffee Beans

• Signature Roast

  US$23.00

• Serenity

  US$25.00

• Fourth Dimension

  US$23.00

Bakehouse Menu - Magnolia Bakehouse

• Joyful Cake Pops

  A bite-sized delight that proves good things come in small packages. Moist cake dipped, decorated with love, and crafted to bring a smile to every age. Joy on a stick, straight from the Bakehouse.

  US$2.99

• 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.

  US$5.89

Magnolia Bakehouse

• Joyful Cake Pops

  A bite-sized delight that proves good things come in small packages. Moist cake dipped, decorated with love, and crafted to bring a smile to every age. Joy on a stick, straight from the Bakehouse.

  US$2.99

• 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.

  US$5.89