If you're looking for a great breakfast spot in Silverton, Kendall Mountain Cafe is definitely worth a visit! The restaurant was very busy when we arrived, but they got us seated much faster than we expected. Even with only two waitresses who were also handling hostess duties, the service was outstanding. They stayed friendly, attentive, and kept everything running smoothly. We ordered the one egg, potatoes, and biscuit combo, along with the pancake, potato, and bacon plate. Everything arrived hot and in a very reasonable amount of time. The potatoes were well-seasoned and full of flavor, and the biscuits tasted fresh and homemade. The pancake and bacon rounded out a delicious breakfast. The prices were very fair, the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and they also offer outdoor seating if you want to enjoy the mountain air. Overall, this is an excellent breakfast spot in Silverton, and we'd happily eat here again! read more

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This café is conveniently located about 0.4 miles from the Silverton Train Station, making it an easy walk for visitors arriving by train. If you're visiting on the Durango & Silverton train, I recommend heading there promptly upon arrival, as the restaurants in town fill up quickly and long wait times can consume much of your limited time in Silverton. The café serves breakfast and lunch, opening at 7am, stop serving breakfast at 10:40 a.m. and closing at 2:30 p.m. During my visit, I ordered the Frito Pie, a dish featuring chili topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and Frito corn chips. While it was enjoyable, it lacked the level of spice I had expected from a Southwest Colorado specialty. My son ordered the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and described it as decent. For dessert, I was fortunate to get the last slice of apple pie available, although they had already run out of whipped cream. The interior has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, but seating is limited and there is no air conditioning. Since temperatures reached 82°F during our visit, we opted to sit outside. Service was average, but the food arrived quickly, which was appreciated. One of the biggest advantages of dining here was avoiding the long lines that had formed at other restaurants. As we walked back to the train station, we noticed many people still waiting to be seated and served. Overall, this is a good option for train passengers looking for a convenient meal in Silverton, especially if you arrive early enough to beat the crowds. read more

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Really enjoyed the open faced hamburger with Green Chili! The sauce was delicious, no additions needed. And the hamburger had all the flavor of a home cooked burger, yum! The service was so fast and friendly The fries were undercooked, we probably should have asked if they could have recooked them. read more

Kendall Mountain Cafe - Open faced Hamburger - American Near Me - Silverton, Colorado

If you want a homemade hamburger, this is your place! Literally a burger as if we made it ourselves - thick patty and seasoned to perfection. All veggies were fresh and we loved the side of pinto beans. Waitresses were extremely pleasant, friendly and attentive. At one point I need an extra napkin because the burger was so juicy and the waitress noticed without me asking she brought more. Ambiance was nice, nothing fancy, and Family friendly for good for and a good prices. Plus - we did not have to wait!! Great job KMC!! read more

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Most amazing breakfast out in my 60+ years dining out. House made sausage patty fried up slightly crispy on the flat top and a giant fluffy buttermilk pancake I couldn't finish alone. My husband's eggs were a perfect over medium, and I don't know what they use to season their fried potatoes, but they were delicious! I kept stealing a bite. Bought 2 slices of fresh Palisade peach pie to enjoy this evening. Can't wait to try it. Inside and outside dining options. Wow!! read more

Spent day in Silverton reliving childhood memories. Selected KMC for lunch and my wife and I are happy we did. My wife enjoyed her grill cheese w bacon & fries while I had the open burger w green chile and beans. Both were like a home cooked meal.....filling and delicious. Staff was friendly and attentive. When in Silverton we'll try this place again. read more

Great place to eat, very friendly staff and I'd suggest getting the burger. Not too busy either!

Be prepared for a wait, but it's worth it! Everything is made fresh and with a lot of flavor- I had the burrito with sausage and green chili sauce. It was so good! I am always hesitant about Mexican food outside of Texas, but this was pure joy. My mom and I sat outside to enjoy the fresh, cool air. The service was great and I'd visit again if I'm ever in town. read more

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The service efficient, and the food was cooked as you order and good. The inside is small but very neat and clean. It has a cozy feel! It is well worth the walk and avoid the crowds. read more

The food was delicious and we ordered a piece of home made apple pie as our appetizer. Very yummy! Home made crust and warm! Service was excellent! Cozy atmosphere. read more

Such a sweet local place. Cute decor that reminds you of home. Very friendly staff and the service was top notch. We all had burgers. These were fresh and made onsite. Like your momma would make you! Curly fries were perfect! read more

A little mountain gem! Tucked away a block or so from the tourist traps is a true local dinner with friendly service and unpretentious atmosphere. The menu is pretty basic, but that's because their focus is definitely on quality! I ordered the Rueben and was every bit as good as I have had in major metropolitan restaurants. Definitely worth the extra steps from the train depot! read more

Kendall Mountain Cafe - Rueben - American Near Me - Silverton, Colorado

Wow! A little further down than other places, but worth the walk and wait to eat. My mom and I shared a Rueben and each had a cup of chili. One of the best Rueben's I have had. For only one waitress and what looked like one cook, they were speedy and attentive. Smaller place, be prepared to wait for a table. Definitely a must in Silverton. read more

The burgers were stellarand the soup was so good. Very lay back . Great homemade cooking. The cherry pie was so good I highly recommend!! The service was excellent. The ambiance is very rustic. You have to stop!! read more

The food was good!! The service was good! The cleanliness was not good. This place would be a solid 5 if they would so some major cleaning. The bathrooms were very bad. I wish I would have taken pictures! read more

This was a really cold and tedious start to the day. There was a pretty long wait on a Sunday morning at 8:45 but they won't let you put your name in or give you an estimate for how much longer it might be so we ended up just standing in the cold wondering if we should leave or not for awhile. They also kept asking the two of us and the couple behind us if we would mind sharing a table and seated a group of 4 behind us rather than just seating us at a 4 person table (I could see 2 people at a 4 person table through the door from where I was standing) which made the wait longer. Sitting outside in the shade on a chilly morning was a huge mistake, there was a long wait for food once we had ordered and by the time it arrived I just wanted to eat as fast as possible so we could leave. The food was fine and service was friendly but I definitely won't be coming back. read more

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Ordered a transitional breakfast. Food had excellent flavor. Fast service and friendly waitress from WV :) I would eat here again! Bathroom was also the storage room. Was kind of run down bathroom. read more

Kendall Mountain Cafe - Traditional breakfast - American Near Me - Silverton, Colorado

food here was amazing. we ordered blt sandwiches, burgers, rueben, and philly cheesesteaks . they were all good and fresh ! but my fav fav fav is their blue berry and apple pie ! we would love to try the cherry pie also but already too full. their pie was the best i've had so far. :) would love to come back here again when we are in town . read more

This place was amazing! There was a bit of a wait but it's completely understandable, they were busy! There wasn't much room inside but the waitresses and host made the best of it. They were able to accommodate people outside so they were able to eat as well. It was a super friendly atmosphere and everyone was enjoying their food. The food came out fresh, hot and super delicious! I am glad that we had that tiny wait because the service and the food were amazing. The waitress was so kind and even told us about some local Fourth of July events happening in town. Overall, definitely recommend! read more

Kendall Mountain Cafe - Breakfast Sampler - American Near Me - Silverton, Colorado

Cozy place for a super yummy breakfast. The owners were welcoming and friendly. The biscuits and gravy were perfect comfort food.

Food was delicious, service was outstanding! Everything was homemade even the sauerkraut on the rueben sandwiches. Would highly recommend!

Very good! We had the hamburger special and curly fries. We were able to split the meal and was plenty. The outside seating was perfect. Highly recommend for a nice out of the way and peaceful place to have lunch. Service was great. read more

Cozy little cafe, a little further distance from the train stop than other restaurants. But so worth it! Their special of the day, horseradish cheddar burger, was phenomenal - make sure to add a green chile! My husband had the philly and was also very impressed. Hand-cut curly fries were delicious (once I added a little extra salt) and I couldn't stop eating them! Service was amazing, the waitress was working the entire restaurant by herself and was very efficient and attentive! read more

If you're looking for white tablecloths, this place isn't for you. If you're looking for excellent "real" food, then walk up the hill from the train. It's obviously a family operation with the 8ish year old young man who seated us, to the family serving and cooking us an outstanding hamburger (like you'd cook at home on your grill) to the homemade chocolate pie....this was an unexpected jewel here in this tourist haven. BRAVO to this family!! It was excellent!! read more

Hidden treasure off the beaten path? (as the cover on the menu says). Or was it the only restaurant open in town? After canvassing the little town of Silverton, we're fairly certain it was the only place open, but a pleasant surprise at that! As soon as we stepped inside we could see it was pretty packed. It's a small place and there were maybe a total of 6 or more tables...one didn't have any chairs perhaps for social distancing. Lucky for us there was an open table by the front window. The menu items looked good but were minimal...kinda wished we had come for breakfast but oh well...maybe next time. I got a BLT and my hubby ordered a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich. BLT was well...a BLT. My hubby loved his Philly Cheese Steak...said it was super flavorful. He dug the homemade curly fries...I ordered them as my side and he devoured them. I love me some fries but they were too soft and not crispy for my liking so I took a pass. Overall, it was a decent lunch. Service was great and our waitress was very friendly and professional. This is off-season for the town so it explains why many places were closed. Would love to come back to Kendall Mountain Cafe when things are kicking and the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Train is up and running again next month. Hoping they'll expand their menu, but if not we'll still come back...overall it's a solid restaurant in the beautiful and quaint mountain town of Silverton. read more

Kendall Mountain Cafe - BLT and homemade curly fries - American Near Me - Silverton, Colorado

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Currently, there aren't many options for breakfast in Silverton, so we gave this place a whirl. It's a tiny dining area, but the vibe was relaxed and quiet. Easy to have a conversation with your table. There is outside seating on picnic tables too. Food was pretty good. The potato's had a nice spin. I got the burrito, but without a tortilla, which basically turned into an omelette. I wish the cheese was a bit better quality, but sometimes it's just like that in these small towns. Overall, the food was good and we would eat here again. Coffee wasn't special. Service was very kind. A little slow, but not terrible. Looking forward to coming back! read more

A little farther walk from the train station. It worth it. Less crowded too. Had a wonderful BLT and peach pie. Yummy!!

Cute little place, staff was so friendly and the food was great. Husband had the special burger with potato salad, I had sweet potato quinoa burger with chips. We shared the Peach Pie with whip cream it was AMAZING! read more

Rolled into Silverton hungry and found Alice at Kendall's Mountain Cafe. Not only Alice being a great hostess, she made sure we were well behaved! Come see Alice and tell her Bob² told you to stop in! read more

Bottom Line: Super casual and friendly cafe quickly serving comforting food. My husband and I arrived in Silverton via the D&SNG railroad and seeing as how Kendall Mountain Cafe had the best Yelp reviews we made the trek to the end of town in the rain to visit Kendall Mountain Cafe. Breakfast is served until 11am and there are lots of tasty sounding breakfast options but we were there for lunch which had a more limited menu. Lunch options included some sandwiches, a burger, a Frito Pie special and perhaps a soup. I ordered a Reuben sandwich which isn't something I usually eat but I thoroughly enjoyed it! I think Kendall Mountain Cafe has converted me into someone who likes sauerkraut. Service was friendly and attentive and since we didn't have much time in Silverton I appreciate how quickly our food came out. read more

Great food and super sweet employees. Definitely stop by for lunch or breakfast. Outside setting is very nice under the aspen trees.

We went on the suggestion of the nice lady at the Durango rail station. She was right. Good food, good prices - the locals eat there! read more

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Breakfast burrito and pancakes were very tasty with good proportions. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Loved the Kendall Mountain. Super friendly waitress. Delicious food! A little off the main strip which made it a little quieter. read more

Kendall Mountain Cafe - Rueben - American Near Me - Silverton, Colorado

Stopped in on our train trip to Silverton Hopped over for the open face burger and philly. Absolutely fabulous. Waitress was extremely nice and inviting. Highly recommend! The pies looked to die for!!!!!! We didn't get to try them but everyone around raved about them. read more

Breakfast for us Sunday morning travelers was great! Small cafe, waitress friendly and quick service.

Excellent blueberry pancakes! Great service! Small town cafe with a great reputation that anyone in town will recommend! read more

In Silverton working and stopped in here for breakfast. Had ham and eggs and it was delicious. The toast was toasted perfectly and the potatoes were perfectly crunchy. Fantastic service and a great mountain vibe!! The wood stove in the dining room is awesome!! read more

Kendall Mountain Cafe - yummy!! - American Near Me - Silverton, Colorado

Kendall Mountain cafe was a Silverton delight!! My family and I were beyond pleased with our entire meals we raved about it the rest of the trip! I ordered the Reuben and it was love at first bite, I wish I could go back to my very first taste because it was phenomenal. It was a masterpiece of a melty sandwich consisting of corned beef, rye bread, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, and Swiss cheese (all homemade). My parents ordered cheeseburgers and my mom was beyond impressed with the pickles! They were the size of half dollars and my mom couldn't believe it! It reminded my parents of the good-ol' days when burgers were made fresh to order. Fresh, homemade curly fries complimented every meal. When we go back to Silverton (which we will) I will undoubtedly make another stop for a wonderful lunch! read more

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YUMMMYYYY! My family and I came over the holiday weekend & the food was DELICIOUS & was flavorful!!!! They were superb on service! It's a small place with outdoor seating & only one chef in the kitchen but the wait wasn't long! You would think with soo many people that the food quality wouldn't be as good or service would be limited but no! HOME MADE FRIIIIIEEEESSS YALLLL!!! Very very kind staff! Seasoned burger and delicious philly cheese steak! When we come back to Silverton this is a MUST & only 7 minute walking distance or so from the train station read more

Kendall Mountain Cafe - Bacon cheeseburger with signature curly fries - American Near Me - Silverton, Colorado

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