As a pancake connoisseur- these were some of best I've had. Light, fluffy and a hint of sweetness…read morewithout using syrup. The pancake sandwich was amazing with runny yolk and perfectly seasoned sausage.

Disappointing, we specifically went to Bayfield for lunch, food was over cooked and dry.read more

Rustic vibe. Came here for breakfast. My husband loved the blueberry pancake, and I was happy with…read morethe corned beef hash. Hot breakfast from the kitchen! Freshly ground coffee too. A very good option for brunch in Pagosa Springs, and you don't have to wait in line (I think they just opened a month or two ago.)

Pagosa Springs has just lowered its bar even further in the world of dining. This small town has…read morealways struggled because of lack of staffing and a fluctuating tourist economy. So to add yet another breakfast/lunch cafe to an already mediocre group was quite the gamble. Unfortunately, it looks like it will add one more to it's long history of failed eating establishments. So let's look at the facts: We entered the restaurant and found three tables seated. No one eating. Not too bad there were two waitresses. Also not too bad. And yet we sat and waited for service. We waited to order and still no one was eating while we waited. Three more tables came in and were seated. We finally got drinks but no silverware and a couple of menus. Same breakfast fare: eggs, bacon, hash-browns, toast etc. Nothing that every other Cafe doesn't already offer. However, their prices were higher. I did hear from someone that the pancakes were pretty good. So I got a typical eggs, sausage, hash, brown pancake combo. My partner got a veggie omelette. We waited and waited and waited some more. Still, no one was eating. We were about ready to leave and call it a day when the waitress brought our food.But she had to go back for silverware and condiments, which she hastily placed in a pile on the edge of the table. And we had to ask for a refill on our beverage. My husband asked for Tabasco sauce and it was brought out almost empty. Both servers had to come back and ask for the Tabasco sauce, three times to take it to other tables. There was one bottle for the entire restaurant! The pancake that I had heard good things about was burned, greasy and crumbly. It was so bad I couldn't eat it. So slow service, poor quality food, and disappointing menu led to an overall awful experience. Finally, the ambience: same picture of John Wayne and other cheap western art on the walls, same table arrangement with a bar, taking up most of the space. Suffice it to say there is no ambience. Why do we continue to beat ourselves over the head paying ridiculous prices for subpar food and crappy service? The reason: we always hope for the best and we're too damn lazy to fix our own breakfast. I should have learned.

Fantastic local coffee place!!! 10/10 recommend!! Had the pumpkin latte and it was absolutely…read moreperfect! Located in the Durango mall! Nicest owner ever too!!

This is a welcoming, relaxing place to start the morning or unwind after a day of walking around…read moretown. We enjoyed the selection of actual books to sit and peruse while enjoying what we've found to be the best coffee in town. Our daughter tried her first iced mocha latte here and is now hooked. The proprietor is warm, friendly and knowledgeable about the local area, and he makes a mean cup of coffee. There's also an eclectic selection of coffee mugs if you're looking for a unique souvenir to take home. Definitely recommend.

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.

Great local coffee roaster, popular with locals & travelers. Tasty breakfast and absolutely worth…read morethe stop for a delicious cup of coffee or snack.

Great service, good coffee, and lots of seating both inside and out. Great bulletin board as well…read morewith community news. Recommended when you need a break!

Ambiance: rap music Service: taking phone orders and…read moreignoring in store customers because employee cannot multitask and or is not good with time management lost you $$$. Who wants to wait 10-15 minutes for pickup orders to be placed ?

My husband and I have visited Durango at least once or twice a year for the past decade as it's our…read morehome away from home and no visit is ever complete without a trip to Raider Ridge Cafe. Breakfast burritos and Bear Pie smoothies are our go-to. I typically get two meals out of my burrito as they are pretty filling. Service is always friendly and the food is always delicious. You usually have to wait a little bit for your order but it's very much worth it. We have eaten inside the cafe before but prefer to take it to-go as the setup is small (but cozy). Always love coming here and always recommend.

Fresh salad with a delicious raspberry vinaigrette dressing and a yummy hot sandwich on homemade…read morebread! Friendly service topped it off.

For a breakfast place that serves breakfast all day, they ran out of biscuit and gravy. They don't…read morehave other safe foods for older kiddos to choose from. They also don't have high chairs or other chairs to hold a car seat. Not a kid friendly food place.

Passing through from Mesa Verde to Denver, we took a chance and stopped here--and we're SO glad we…read moredid! Don't miss this spot! The service was incredibly friendly, the food tasted like true home cooking with fresh ingredients. We left with very happy, full bellies. We're honestly just sad we don't live nearby. What a wonderful find!

Them food was good the waitress, not so much. The food was also plentiful…read more I had to ask for a coffee refill, and then she did not fill it. She never did come back to see if we needed anything. The restaurant is very well done in western motif and very pleasant. It was a busy Sunday morning not not over

Online information is incorrect, food menu is just a premade burrito and they're only open on…read moreSunday from 8-12.

Previous reviews indicated a reasonable combination of good food and good coffee but am sorry to…read moresay not the case. Coffee was pretty undrinkable and breakfast had not a lot of flavour. Also the cafe is also one of the means of access into the academy so people are constantly passing by your table.