Brenda's Old West Cafe

Incredible staff (fast, fun, and courteous)! Wonderful selections; we came back multiple times…read moreduring our vacation. Try the pastries and anything that has the smothered chili. My wife preferred the green chili, I prefer getting their Christmas Chili (red chili on half, green chili on the other half). We will always come here when we are vacationing in Pagosa Springs.

Had Joni B. as a waitress and she was excellent! She took the time with my kids, who have Celiac,…read moreand allowed them to order their food. Building confidence in a restaurant ordering is a priority for my family! The food and atmosphere were amazing as well! My family was well fed and happy at the end. Thank you so much!

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Coffee

Rupert's Durango

4.7(145 reviews)

15.5 mi

Rupert's has been so good to us, we come every weekend when we get the chance. Best place to grab…read moreanything you're craving for breakfast or lunch! The vibe is cozy and fun. 10/10 recommend, and the service is just great. The food is delicious and must try!:)

We came for breakfast durng a trip to visit our son in Durango…read more Very popular, and the parking lot is small, so finding a spot can be challenging. While we were fortunate enough to find a good spot, our son had to park down the street. Despite being crowded on a Sunday morning, and the place being small, with limited seating, we were shown a very nice corner table by the window. Our server was a very nice woman, athletic-looking, with glasses. She did an excellent job of taking care of us, and was very warm and friendly. My wife had a veggie scramble; I had the breakfast burrito. The burrito was large, with eggs, hash browns, and your choice of meat; I chose sausage. It was smothered in a tasty green chile sauce, along with sour cream. Very delicious, though I might ask for a red sauce next time. So far, Rupert's is our favorite breakfast spot in town.

Cute little toasters on the wall

Steak and eggs

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Potato pancakes Homemade corned beef hash

Higher Grounds Coffee

4.2(239 reviews)

28.7 mi

Coffee, food, pastries were all good! The staff delivers a wonderful latte and they are very…read morepersonal. The ambiance was nice with a welcoming vibe. Something for everyone. I highly recommend the quiche with green chile.

I live in the area and wanted to support our local coffee shop, and have been for about 9 months…read more The service has always been appalling and while 4.70$ for a drip coffee is steep, we supported them because they were selling a local coffee company (also called Steep) and were willing to pay the premium to support a local family owned roaster. They informed me today that they will no longer be selling Steep because they raised their prices. They are now selling allegro as their drip, and when asked if using corporate coffee would lower the price of their drip, they said no. As far as I'm concerned this is disingenuous and a pretty bad hustle. Other complaints include no visible pricing and random price switching (due to the lack of transparency). We will not be back. Please consider supporting the Steep roasting company ten minutes up the road, you can get a fresh bag for 2/3 the price that higher grounds sells it for anyway.

The signature HG sandwich

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Coffee on the patio! Great service and good coffee

Bottom Shelf Brewery

3.7(88 reviews)

0.6 mi

We are going back today. Great service. Cool building. The beer was very good…read more Outside seating is fun.

Stopped by for lunch when in Vallecito and we really loved BSB! The food was delicious- split the…read moreranchers plate (I think that's what it's called, a variety of smoked meats) and it was more than enough for the two of us... especially considering we got Mac and cheese as the side lol. Super cute space with inside and outside options (outside is shaded), and while we were there midweek and I'm sure a slower time everyone was very nice and attentive. Liked it so much we bought a pint glass... and promptly forgot it on the counter (because how often do you walk away from a place w one of their glasses right?!). When I called to see if we could pick it up on our way home early the next day they were SO nice and tucked one away outside so that we could swing by and grab it. Highly recommend if you are in the area!

Irish red beer

"The Bomber" pulled pork with slaw on a toasted bun with crispy french fries.

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Oscar's Cafe

4.2(553 reviews)

16.1 mi

Great food! Great svc! Great 1950s-60s "diner" ambiance and vibes! Reasonable pricing for…read moregenerous portions!! The food is just so down home just like grandma used to make it!! The always friendly staff is a huge plus!! We can't wait to come back to Oscar's on our next visit to Durango!! TWO THUMBS UP!! !! !!

Food is good, inside atmosphere is cozy and my kids love watching the train that runs around the…read morerestaurant. However, their outside seating blocks the sidewalk. Wheelchair users are relegated to the parking lot to go around.

Biscuits and gravy

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College Cafe

4.4(292 reviews)

16.0 mi

Did takeout one day and then went to the restaurant the next day…read more The service is great. So warm and friendly. It's a cute spot and not very big. When we ordered takeout, we got the chx fried steak, an omelet, biscuits and gravy and some fresh fruit. All of it was good. When we went into the restaurant, we ordered a BLAT (bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato), biscuits and gravy and a scramble. Everyone was happy with their choices! Good portions and tasty food. Check them out!

Waited 35 minutes as a party of one just to get seated. After finally getting a table, I ordered a…read morewater, which came out literally warm. Then I sat there for another 10 minutes and nobody even came back to take my food order, so I finally got up and left. The service was incredibly inattentive and the staff seemed like they couldn't care less. I initially put my name on the waitlist with one of the employees, and when I came back in later to check where I was on the list, the same person didn't even seem to know who I was or remember putting my name down. There only appeared to be a couple people working, and the entire experience felt disorganized from beginning to end. I was really looking forward to having breakfast here based on the reviews, but after 45+ minutes between waiting and sitting at the table without even getting to place a food order, I'd had enough. Warm water was just the icing on the cake. Extremely disappointing experience. I walked out and will not be back.

Dining area

Chorizo scramble with Diced Green Chilies, Homefries and tortillas (flour). 8.30.2025

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Jean-Pierre Bakery

3.5(387 reviews)

16.0 mi

•$$$

Had a very good lunch here. We arrived around 1 PM and we're seated pretty quickly. The hostess was…read morewarm and friendly, our server was efficient. We ordered the French onion soup, which was good but the quiche we ordered was fantastic! Probably one of the best quiches we've ever tasted. We would definitely come back to have that again and to try a pastry.

May 2026 My wife and…read moreI were visiting Durango for a few days. She took the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to Silverton, but unfortunately I wasn't able to go because of a medical condition that prevents me from traveling to high altitudes, and the train climbs to around 10,000 feet. After she left on her adventure, I decided to find some breakfast. While I was walking around town, my aunt called. She and my uncle used to vacation in Ouray every year, so she knows the area well. She recommended Jean-Pierre Bakery, so that's where I headed. I was seated right away and ordered a coffee while I looked over the menu. My waitress was very friendly, and we chatted for a while. She even recommended a few places around town that I should check out. I finally decided on the Croque Monsieur (brioche, béchamel, ham, and Swiss cheese) served with a salad. When my meal arrived, it looked fantastic. The sandwich was delicious, rich, and full of flavor. It was my first time trying a Croque Monsieur, and I really enjoyed it. The salad was fresh and crisp, and the vinaigrette paired perfectly with it. After finishing my meal, I couldn't resist ordering a pistachio cream-filled éclair that had caught my eye when I first walked in. It looked beautiful, but unfortunately, it was a disappointment. The pastry was very dry, and the bottom was quite hard. It definitely didn't taste freshly made. The pistachio cream had a nice flavor, but there wasn't very much of it. I mentioned my concerns to my server, and she kindly brought me a chocolate éclair to try instead. It also looked wonderful, but it had the same problem. The pastry tasted old, almost like it had been sitting for a couple of days. I would absolutely return for another Croque Monsieur or to try something else from the breakfast or lunch menu because that part of the meal was excellent. As for the pastries, they certainly look beautiful, but based on my experience, I would probably pass on them next time. This would have been a solid 4 star if those eclair had of been good.

Bakery entrance

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Entry & Ordering Counter

Hermosa Creek Grill

4.4(175 reviews)

18.2 mi

What a great find as I am traveling thru the area on a Harley. A friendly local place with outdoor…read moreseating too, which was nice on a beautiful day Service was quick and the kitchen was quick with my order as well I'm a fan of grits and they offer a green chile cheese grits which I've never had and they were great along with biscuits and gravy with my eggs yum keep up the great work I'll share your place with other riders!!!

Driving through Durango (from Silverton) and found this gem. The service was friendly and perfect…read more The outdoor seating was comfortable. The meal sizes are generous. And the food was excellent. The egg skillet dish with green chili and bacon was as authentic as New Mexican food!! And I was so glad that I tried the green chili grits. We will definitely return when we travel that way again and highly recommend this place .

Inside seating

Reuben

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Outdoor seating

Durango Doughworks

3.5(192 reviews)

15.9 mi

We've been staying in Durango for the past month, and every single time we stopped into Doughworks,…read morethey had already sold out of the apple fritters. Now, I should mention that I'm not exactly an apple fritter enthusiast. I probably have one every 4-5 years. But for whatever reason, I got a craving for one and couldn't shake it. Each visit became a running joke: "Maybe today?" This morning, sweet victory, and a candid from my partner. The apple fritter was finally there waiting for me, and the first bite immediately transported me back in time to being a little kid standing at the donut counter in my local Bashas. Warm, nostalgic, perfectly indulgent, and absolutely worth the wait. If you're lucky enough to get one before they're gone, do it. Apparently, the locals already know what they're doing. We'll definitely be back before we leave town.

Stopped in for donuts and breakfast burritos. Both were delicious. Great quick breakfast stop in…read moreDurango.

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The Butcher & The Baker

3.8(594 reviews)

50.0 mi

The Butcher & The Baker was a great breakfast stop! We pre-ordered our food and walked over from…read moreour hotel, which ended up being a great decision because it was very busy when we arrived. The outdoor patio is pet-friendly, so we were able to enjoy breakfast outside with our dog, Luna. We both had breakfast sandwiches, and they were cooked perfectly. The English muffin was especially good and really made the sandwich. Since we placed a to-go order, we didn't have much interaction with the staff, but everything was ready on time and the overall experience was smooth. We'd definitely recommend it for a quick, delicious breakfast in Telluride.

Came here for breakfast one morning while we were in town after a hike. We had our dog with us, so…read morewe picked this place since they have an outdoor area where we could sit with her. It was pretty busy for a weekday around 10 a.m., and there seemed to be a constant line of people ordering. I got the breakfast bowl with eggs and summer vegetables, and unfortunately it was pretty disappointing. The veggies had almost no flavor, and there were pieces of asparagus that were so tough and woody I couldn't even chew them. The bowl was also supposed to have sunchokes, but I honestly didn't see or taste any. Overall, it was just very bland. I also ordered a flat white, which had way too much milk and didn't really taste like a flat white. The milk didn't seem properly steamed and it almost tasted like cold/warm milk had just been added to the espresso. The one thing I really enjoyed was the homemade pop tart. That was actually delicious and easily the best thing we had. Overall, I found it pretty pricey, although I know that's somewhat expected in Telluride. For the price, though, I was hoping for much better food and coffee. The pop tart was great, but unfortunately the rest of the breakfast was a miss for me.

Friendly staff

Chopped Chicken Salad

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The weather outside was cold and rainy, so we were really happy to be inside having a great hot breakfast.

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Eric J.

3 years ago

The old woman up front is a bitch. She wouldn't seat me and my family cause we had children when there was clearly 6 tables open! If you ask me she's a bitter old woman who needs to retire! Never felt so disrespected in my life. Don't go here if you have kids! GO TO THE BLUE SKY CAFE!! The people are very nice and they have great food!! read more

Sherry G.

7 months ago

We have breakfast every Friday at Brenda's. Best breakfast always!! And our waitress, Dorothy, is so sweet - takes such good care with us. Lunch menu is also good - often come with a small group. They are always accommodating. read more

Karen L.

1 month ago

Great country cooking! Great service! Clean and comfortable! Homemade desserts as well.

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