Notchtop came highly recommended by locals. We made two visits during our vacation. The first was a…read morequick order to go. We took it with us to our day at Rocky Mountain National Park. We shared the Breakfast Croissant as it was large enough to split. The staff was very friendly and eager to take our to-go order. Know that this restaurant has a great bakery selection, espresso bar, alchohol and serves many breakfast and lunch options. The inside has a rustic charm with clean restrooms for customers. There is plenty of parking and a large seating area in both the bar and the main restaurant. On our second visit we had time for a proper sit down breakfast. Edith was our server and she was delightful. We ordered coffee, cappuccino, build your own omelette, and eggs benedict. The cappuccino was perfect. Edith kept the coffe cup full and served us waters. The BYO Omelette was large and served with home fried potatoes and sourdough toast. Too much to eat! The eggs benedict was wonderful and I loved the hollandaise sauce as well as the tasty ham. It too came with home fried potatoes. If your a local, you are lucky to make this a regular eating spot. If you are a traveler, make sure you stop by and give them a try.

Came here to Notchtop in Estes Park on a Friday afternoon while we were visiting Rocky Mountain…read moreNational Park. We had just finished hiking a couple of miles around Bear Lake at roughly 10,000 feet, so by the time we arrived around 2 PM, we were pretty exhausted and definitely hungry. I ordered the Rocky Mountain Trout & Eggs for $18.69, which came with fresh Rocky Mountain trout, two eggs any style, home-fried potatoes, and toast. I got my eggs over medium. The trout tasted fresh, but overall I found the dish pretty bland and just kind of meh. There were also quite a few bones in the fish, which made it a little annoying to eat. I'd probably give the dish itself a generous 3/5. It was definitely filling, though. Between the whole trout, two eggs, fried potatoes, and toast, it was a lot of food after the hike. Others at the table ordered the Harvest Panini with turkey, bacon, sliced apples, honey, cheddar, sourdough, and sweet potato fries, as well as what I believe was the Castle Rock Chicken Sandwich with chicken, lettuce, tomato, pesto mayo, avocado, bacon, and provolone on a brioche bun. One person didn't eat avocado, so I was the lucky winner there. I didn't really get a chance to try the other dishes beyond a few sweet potato fries because I was busy working through my own meal. We originally sat outside on the patio, but it started raining, so we moved inside. Unfortunately, once we were indoors, there were quite a few flies around us and our food, which was pretty distracting and definitely brought the experience down a bit. Overall, Notchtop did hit the spot after a tiring hike, and the food seemed fresh and hearty, but my trout dish itself was only okay and the flies inside were a noticeable negative. Apparently, the restaurant is named after Notchtop Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park, which is a pretty fitting name for a place in Estes Park. I'd still consider coming back if I were in Estes Park or visiting RMNP again, but I'd probably try something different next time. Last visited: September 25, 2026

Great restaurant! Great food! Great prices! Great service! Our family loves coming here anytime we…read moreare in Estes! The staff is friendly my favorite is the chilaquiles! Yum! That's it, go and eat here!

We were seated and served quickly, but not once did our waitress come back to our table to check on…read moreus. Needless to say, we ran out of coffee long before we finished our breakfast. Will NOT be returning

We stayed in Estes Park for two nights, and both mornings we found ourselves at The Egg of Estes…read morefor breakfast. It was that good the first time that we decided to come back and do it all over again the next day. Parking is somewhat limited, but we arrived early on weekday mornings and had no trouble finding a spot. The restaurant is charming from the outside, with a colorful "Greetings from Estes Park" old postcard mural that makes for a great photo opportunity. Inside, the atmosphere is modern yet cozy, and both days we were lucky enough to snag a window booth. Our first experience set the tone right away. We walked in just as a server was arriving for her shift. Noticing nobody was at the host stand, she seated us before even putting away her personal belongings. That's customer service. For breakfast, I ordered a special that I can't seem to find on the menu now--an Eggs Benedict with pulled pork. I debated swapping the greens for potatoes but decided to be healthy. To my surprise, the dish was served on crispy potato pancakes instead of an English muffin, which meant I got the best of both worlds. The combination was fantastic, and honestly, I think Eggs Benedict works even better on potato pancakes than on bread. Every bite was packed with flavor. The next morning, I made myself try something different, even though I was tempted to order the same thing again. I chose the Cambridge Skillet: smoked ham and bacon with jack and cheddar cheeses over seasoned ranch potatoes, topped with two over-easy eggs and creamy hollandaise. It was delicious and hearty, although my first day's breakfast still edged it out as my favorite. I also sampled my friend's whole wheat blueberry pancake. It was enormous and surprisingly flavorful. I especially appreciated that many of their sweeter breakfast options come with eggs and a choice of bacon or sausage. It's a nice balance and makes for a more satisfying meal. The food, service, and atmosphere were consistently excellent on both visits. The Egg of Estes quickly became one of our favorite breakfast spots in Estes Park, and it's definitely somewhere we'll return on future trips.

We like this place! My Egg-ceptional Omelette (no tomatoes) was good, the potatoes were very good,…read moreand the English muffin was as good an English muffin as I've ever had. My daughter enjoyed her Vive La France French Toast as well. Our waitress was very friendly and had good timing - there were no long waits for her to reappear, as sometimes happens elsewhere. There was a little snafu - if I hadn't been paying attention, I'd have paid someone else's bill, almost 4X ours - but clearly it was an honest mistake and it's no harm, no foul. Now, about the name: Is it "The egg of Estes", "The EGG of Estes", or ...

The mains were hearty and well executed. The bacon cheeseburger was cooked right, with thick bacon,…read moremelted cheddar, and a toasted brioche bun. Lettuce, tomato, red onion, and house pickles come on the side so you can build it your way. The onion rings were big, golden, and crunchy, and well worth the upgrade. The fish and chips had a light, crispy batter and came with sweet potato fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce. The comfort plate was a tender steak smothered in mushroom gravy with real mashed potatoes and sautéed squash, which was perfect on a cool Colorado evening. The kids' burger and fries were a hit too. A rich hot drink topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle was the perfect finish. Prices are fair for a tourist town, with burgers around $17-22 and appetizers in the low to mid teens. The menu also has a nice mocktail selection and plenty of local Estes Park beers for those who want them. It's relaxed and family-friendly, and the food is honest and satisfying. We'll be back next time we're up in Estes.

Cute place. We wanted breakfast but they apparently only do that on the weekends. We settled for…read morelunch. I got the club. It was good. The bread was very very toasted. Made a mess and kinda tore up the roof of my mouth. It was good though. The French dip was amazing. Next time I'll get that instead. The view is awesome. The weather was perfect to sit on the patio.

Great food, friendly service, and beautiful surroundings. A great place for weekend adult brunch…read more Located in the lodge next to The Stanley. In the mood for something sweet: the cinnamon french toast bites were delicious. Savory: the bushwhacker. I ordered the Here's Johnny Breakfast Hash, but the delicious green chili sauce made the crispy home fries all soggy and wet. I would recommend ordering the home fries on the side. Really good though. A great breakfast place with a touch of history.

*CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW…read more On the positive side, I did not get sick here! They marked my order as an allergy and took precautions in the kitchen. My food came out first and was verbally labeled GF. It is also a very beautiful venue within The Stanley hotel. On the negative side - yes, the pancake texture is good, but the taste was quite disappointing. I got the blueberry lemon curd pancakes and it was very syrup-y and overly sweet. We also got mimosas, each of us ordering a different flavor, and they all tasted the same. Barely any fruit flavor at all - and for $14 each this was a real bummer.

Tasty breakfast with a standout jalapeño cheddar bagel…read more I was on vacation in Estes Park for a long weekend and stopped by Kind Coffee one morning for breakfast. It's along the main street, which made for a nice walk from our Airbnb. There was a bit of a line when we arrived, but it moved fairly quickly and our food came out fast too. They have burritos, oatmeal, toasts, and bagels, or you can build your own breakfast sandwich. I ordered the Summit, a chicken, sausage, egg, and mozzarella bagel sandwich, and I chose the jalapeño cheddar bagel. The sandwich was very tasty and a good size. It filled me up without being over the top. The standout was the jalapeño cheddar bagel itself, which had a great savory flavor. I was a big fan. I also had a standard drip coffee, and the beans tasted great. I added their house-made banana syrup at half sweet, which had a good flavor and was overall very tasty. Next time I'd order it full sweet to get more of the banana flavor!!

The coffee here, yes! The location, yes!…read moreThe parking, no! The crowds, noooo! There's a reason it gets so crowded. It's yummy! You can mobile order to skip the line. No suggestion for the parking though, it is awful. Order the hocus pocus horchata latte with pumpkin spice cold foam. It's good. It works. It's fall in a cup.

This hidden restaurant is the best place to get excellent drinks, food and the views of the…read moresurrounding mountains.

Very inviting environment beautiful view! Mocktail menu! Family friendly! Dessert menu was so good!…read moreLarissa was our waitress very friendly wonderful! Food came out quick!

Visiting from AZ and we hit this spot for breakfast and it was delicious!! Ordered a croissant…read moresandwich, short stack of pancakes, blueberry waffles, and 2 egg bfast. All were outstanding! My picky eater loved his croissant sandwich, my wife's 2-egg breakfast was egg whites and chicken sausage. My short stack were two MASSIVE fluffy, buttery delicious pancakes. Everything was large portioned and served hot and quick. I would eat here weekly if this was my home town. Prices were extremely fair

Cute little diner, and wait staff was good! But food was ok. It was another place everyone raves…read moreabout online. I think we should've tried different things on the menu. We basically got the same item twice and that is completely on us Huevos Rancheros A flour tortilla layered with refried beans, two eggs, any style, and homemade pork green chili. Topped with cheese and served with lettuce and tomato. Breakfast Burrito (A Local's Favorite) Two scrambled eggs, cheese, refried beans, and potatoes rolled in a flour tortilla then smothered in homemade pork green chill. Served with lettuce and tomatoes.

I haven't been here since way back before Covid. I remember…read moreit being smaller. I was pleasantly surprised to find a fast food alternative in a tourist town. There seems to be plenty of parking and a little fountain and creek out front. I appreciated the 50's retro chrome and red vinyl chairs. When we weee ready to leave it took our server quite a while to bring us our bill.

The portion was crazy small with 1 piece of bacon and 1 piece of bread. Most places provide 2 of…read moreeach. I asked for the egg to be over medium and it crazy runny. The coffee was not great. The potatoes were barely cooked. It was for breakfast and I did not try a pie which could be really good. The pies may be fantastic but breakfast was not good. The service was quick and server was nice. The atmosphere was clean. They do have patio seating.

Excellent Food and Service in a Very Busy Estes Park Favorite…read more Executive Summary: A fantastic dinner with fresh, well-executed dishes, strong cocktails, and outstanding service. Easily a 5-star experience and highly recommended. We booked a 6:00 p.m. Sunday reservation through Resy and were seated immediately. The restaurant was very busy, which felt like a good sign. One thing to note: parking is VERY difficult. You may need to park kitty-corner at the grocery store lot and walk across. We started with the Beets & Bibb salad, which was outstanding--fresh, thinly sliced crunchy beets, crisp dried chickpeas for texture, grapes for sweetness, and a honey vinaigrette with just enough acidity to balance everything. The cornbread arrived warm and freshly baked with black garlic butter. It was light rather than dense and very enjoyable. For an entrée, the Carnivore was excellent. Both the elk and petite filet had a beautiful sear and were cooked perfectly to temperature, accompanied by a flavorful reduction and seared broccolini. Our second entrée was the trout with a side petite filet. The fish was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. By the end of dinner we were far too full to try the desserts, although they looked tempting. We also had a couple of cocktails--strong, flavorful pours. Our server, Ian, was friendly, efficient, and attentive throughout the evening. Excellent service despite how busy the restaurant was. Overall, Bird & Jim delivered great food, great drinks, and great service. Highly recommended--5 stars.

We have eaten here several times now. Each time is a very…read moredifferent experience. This restaurant can be very busy and crowded so be certain to make reservations. The cocktails are always spectacular and creative. We love the trio of spreads, smoked trout, pimento cheese and hummus. Bring your wallet and be prepared for the significant price tag. That being said, i have never seen pheasant chowder on a menu or hanger steak ravioli. Give this place a try, I think you'll be glad you did.