Who we are

Semplice Cafe was built on a simple idea: make good food from real ingredients, serve it fresh, and get people back to doing what they love. Whether you’re heading out for first chair, hiking a ridgeline, or grabbing lunch between shifts, we’ve got something that hits the spot.

The cafe is the vision of Jamie Fletcher, owner and self-taught chef who moved from Philadelphia to Colorado in 2010. He spent a few years in Denver, bartending and working private chef gigs, before making his way to Breckenridge in 2016. Jamie briefly went to culinary school but quickly realized the traditional path wasn’t for him. He stepped away to follow his own route, learning by doing, feeding real people, and figuring it out the hard way.

Like a lot of people who end up in the mountains, he started out sleeping in his car, riding when he could, and slowly building a life and community here.

When Semplice opened in 2020, Jamie had already put in over 20 years in the service industry. He knew what worked, what didn’t, and what kind of food people actually want after a long day outside. That shows up in the menu: fresh, made-to-order meals that are fast, filling, and full of flavor.

We’ve got options for everyone: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, all without cutting corners or sacrificing taste. Just real food that makes you feel good.

And if you’re wondering what the Philly connection brings to a little mountain town cafe, well, don’t be surprised if you see a breakfast jawn on the specials board. It’s all the food you want with a little Philly attitude you didn’t know you needed.

Whether you’re a local or just passing through, we’re glad you found us.