We had a super nice brunch here! We sat out on the patio under the shade which was the perfect temp in the AM. We got some specialty black sesame lattes that were delicious. I am not a huge fan of places advertising "ceremonial grade matcha" so we avoided the matcha lattes (matcha isn't even graded in this way in Japan, it just feels like clunky Western marketing?) I got the smoked trout and my friends got the avocado toast and a quiche lorraine - all absolutely delish! The bakery case looked super enticing but we were stuffed after brunch. I heard from one of my friends who (Mancos local) that Moondog specializes in French pastries. If I'm ever back to visit, I'll definitely have to give their pastries a try! The person who welcomed us when we first stepped in was super friendly. Otherwise, the servers were a little bit short with us and not the friendliest (we asked for a carafe of water, said thank you so much when it arrived, and the waitress said nothing and simply glared at us). read more

Outstanding BLAT The manager baffles me. He keeps his back to the door, even when he knows a new guest has arrived. Apparently, his private conversations are so riveting that there's no need to acknowledge a customer. We're talking for 20 minutes stretches. He has done this on numerous occasions Also, I don't want to hear you telling an employee loud enough for me to hear in the dining room, Don't serve that sh*t. You said sh*t three times. Not appropriate language for your guests to hear as they are eating. Don't know what's going on in your day, but I don't care for the profanity read more

Had a smoked trout Benedict that was amazing! Smoked trout was delicious and poached eggs were perfectly cooked! My husband had a fried chicken sandwich which was also awesome! This is definitely a stop as you come through Colorado! read more

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We brought a party of 10 for breakfast. We were seated in the back room where we were the only table. The two year old in our group was walking around accompanied by an adult looking at the artwork and mural featured in the room while waiting for our food. The owner of the business was very rude to us and told us that the child should not be out of his seat and that there was a p-a-r-k across the street. She spelled it out. We won't be going back. The food was mediocre and a rude owner, no thank you! read more

Great service, coffee, and ambiance. Delicious omelet and fantastic smoked trout bene. read more

Moondog Cafe & Bakery - Smoked Trout Bene - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mancos, Colorado

Loved it! Funky place in a small town. Menu has lots of great options - breakfast and lunch. We opted for the lamb burger with fries. It was excellent - spiced lamb patty covered in Brie and carmelized onions. Very tasty! We got fries with it. Crispy and hot. Service was fast and friendly. N*joy! read more

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We just had an amazing breakfast! This is a very cool place. Our server was this adorable woman with a yellow bandana that I just wanted to hug! I'm sorry I didn't get her name. She was so sweet and instantly put me in a good mood! I had a maple bourbon latte and the Elvis Pressly French toast made with banana bread. To die for... I'm stuffed and happy! If you are in the area you must make this place a stop! I will definitely check out the other location next time I'm in the keys! read more

This is one of the best kept secrets in the area, makes Restraunt's in Durango fall way short. Everything there is wonderful I felt like I had walked into a bistro over seas Staff is wonderful Atmosphere is wonderful read more

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Great place to eat breakfast. Superb croissants, efficient service, and enough stuff on the walls to hold your interest. Highly recommend read more

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Great breakfast, ambience. Recommend the maple bourbon (non alcohol) latte and trout Benedict.

Ate here for lunch and I had the absolute best spinach artichoke dip my wife and I have ever had. 100% recommended if you're in Winco or nearby. read more

Very good. Had breakfast. The breakfast croissant was very good and the chorizo Benedict was also good. The polenta sides were so good! Yum! Order got messed up but they corrected quickly. Good service and loved the coffee. read more

Came for breakfast and was not disappointed. I had the Mesa Verde Benedict which was recommended. It was delish. The poached eggs were perfect, the potatoes were good, and enjoyed the sliced avocados. Lindsey served us and what a delight. Watched her interact with all the customers. This is a sweet place that felt very welcoming. Highly recommend if you're in Mancos. read more

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Fast, clean and so good! We had a party at seven, so we tried several different things. We have a cinnamon roll, fruit bowls, which were cantaloupe, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and very fresh, feel good bowls, which you're very healthy with quinoa and veggies, bacon and eggs, as well as the special of the day biscuits and gravy. We also got the Capri appetizer. We loved it all. read more

Worst nightmare ever! Coming off the mountain from Mesa Verde national Park we stopped at Mancos Colorado for lunch and stopped at this café. There is another one of these cafés in Key West, Florida and after I paid for lunch in Colorado with my credit card, within 36 hours nearly $3000 was fraudulently charged to my credit card in Florida !!! coincidence ? Maybe . I do not believe in coincidences. I will NEVER eat at this establishment again ! And while we were parked there eating, someone tried to siphon gas from my car . It was a complete nightmare experience ! I highly recommend you eat lunch someplace else. The food was OK and the people were really polite. And my credit card was hijacked. read more

Great job being the only place open with a breakfast burrito on a Wednesday morning in Mancos. Breakfast burrito with chicken and pineapple was solid, would be good to have a consistent traditional burrito available. Breakfast tacos were great and a very solid portion. We had a blueberry bread pudding muffin which was 10 stars. We will be back next time we are in town to try the Elvis Presley banana bread PB French toast - sounds amazing. Great atmosphere, very nice staff. read more

Based on our experience, for the life of me I can't understand how anyone could give Moon Dog LESS than 5 Stars. It is a charming place, with super friendly staff. Breakfast menu is creative and the food itself is delicious. Our server Maxine was the best. We had a fabulous time. If I lived near by I'd become a fixture at Moon Dog. read more

I had a wonderful experience at your restaurant. Maxine was incredibly attentive and truly made my visit special. Her warmth and care turned a great meal into a delightful experience. Thank you for such excellent service! read more

We were served Cappuccinos that smelled and tasted like rotten milk and the staff completely failed to admit they made a mistake. After the coffees were put down on the table I could immediately smell the rotten milk, there is absolutely no way the waitress couldn't smell it. I tried the tiniest sip thinking I must imagining it and it was absolutely disgusting and sour. We let the waitress know and she made us new ones and said with an attitude: "You can try these if you want!" They were a little better but it still had a sour taste. I have no doubt they used fresh milk, so it is clear that the machine or equipment wasn't properly cleaned and when I tried to explain my concern I was dismissed with: "You guys must not like the milk." If by that they mean spoilt milk, then yes we don't like that. My recommendation to management is to enforce proper cleaning protocols and train their staff on customer service. To be fair, we were not charged for the Cappuccinos. read more

Sat on patio and waited, and waited, and waited for someone to acknowledge we were there. They weren't busy so that wasn't an excuse. My wife finally went inside to see if we were supposed to order in there. They said no, take a seat in the patio and someone would be out shortly. After 10 more minutes we left. We will not be going back. We were there Thursday August 28th. read more

Stopped for breakfast and had a delightful morning with our server, Maxine. The food was great and the service was warm and friendly. My sister and I split the green chile omelet and the breakfast tacos, and they have a gorgeous pastry selection too. We can't wait to go back! read more

The food and bakery items were top notch! We didn't realize it was a sit and order place, so had ordered at the bar off the chalk menu. We missed the sit-down menu altogether, oops! It's true it wasn't fast... but the delectable made it worth the wait. The crème brûlée croissant. Um yes please! read more

Great food and wonderful service. Tried the Frenchman burger and was a great experience.

wonderful local place. got coffee and pastry on our way thru To Durango. Service great, friendly staff

I don't eat out much, so a place has to be sterling, and the Moondog Cafe hits 11 on every single aspect--just every delicious bite of truly fresh and well-prepared meals with THE greatest bakery in the entire Four Corners. You will swear that you are in France when you try one of their pastries. The artwork in the back room is pure Colorado/SW--goofy yet serene yet well-painted. Service is friendly and gentle and spot-on. I live over the hill in another town with plenty of good spots, but I never mind driving the 30 miles to have breakfast or lunch here. Make it your spot after Mesa Verde or Sand Canyon/Canyon of the Ancients--you'll be thrilled! read more

Best breakfast restaurant in Mancos! Replaced Absolute Bakery and Restaurant. Remodeled restaurant and new menu. Tasty food and bakery items. read more

What a gem! Food was so fresh and satisfying, service was amazing and the vibe was everything you'd want from a small town artisan cafe&bakery. The pretty server was thoughtful to give us a recommendation to visit Strater Hotel in Durango and we did! Kids loved it. Moondog gave us a great first impression of Mancos. Thank you!! read more

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Quaint homey atmosphere, my family of four strolled in for late breakfast. We were greeted by friendliest young lady who fortunately also became our server. The food assortments and culinary creativity was/is very appealing as was specialty coffee drinks which Maxine thoroughly explained and prepared for us. Pastries were over the top delish. Definitely a 4 out of 5 rating but raised to a 5+ thanks to attentive, pleasant and entertaining service provided by our server. If you don't go for food go for pleasantries extended by Maxine, she's a doll. read more

Always amazing, freshly cooked to order food. Great outdoor eating area, large indoor space too. A gem.

As an inveterate foodie (lived 17 years in Paris), it isn't often that I enjoy a dish that is completely innovative AND delicious. But Moondog's Mesa Verde Benedict with polenta cake was a revelation! Delicate, subtly hot chipotle hollandaise, two perfectly poached eggs and chorizo bits, some avocado and perfectly seasoned and cooked home fries. Plus the service was excellent and friendly and the walls covered in lovely local art! BRAVO!! read more

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We were visiting Mesa Verde NP and wanted a breakfast spot. OMG the Moondog cafe was a highlight of this trip! Started with a dark roast coffee (delicious), ordered 2 Moondog classics which consisted of eggs, bacon, homemade sausage, seasoned breakfast potatoes. Fantastic food and topped it off with a chocolate croissant and a chocolate mousse bomb! The cafe itself was very artistic and inviting and the staff were top notch. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

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We just finished a wonderful lunch at Moondog Cafe. Our food was fantastic and Maxine our server was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back the next time we're in town! read more

I've been here a few times and the food and baked goods are amazing but the service always sucks. Servers seem like they have no idea what's happening ever. The woman serving me always has an attitude and gets my order wrong. read more

Great food. Got the huevos rancheros and it was delicious. Clean atmosphere and coffee was great too. Reasonable prrice. Alejandro was awesome. read more

I'm somewhat local and completely jaded with mountain town food. It's almost always a horrible value. That said, relative to almost everything else within 100 miles, this I place is pretty good. I had the blackened shrimp taco. The tortilla was freshly made and the salsa was fantastic. I also had a cortado. It was a light roast, which isn't my thing, but I it was a really good one. I'm a coffee snob and rarely leave good reviews... but the espresso far exceeded my expectations. read more

STRIKE ONE - First Visit: Nice remodel. Friendly staff. Our server was pleasant, but after taking our order, she never again returned to our table. She didn't come by to see how our meal was or refill our coffees. I had to flag down another person to take my watery, undercooked Omelette back to the kitchen for repairs. All while our server was graciously tending to tables with newcomers and other appreciative diners. STRIKE TWO - Second Visit: Again, we had a pleasant server. This one did return to check on us, although she failed to notice my tiny, empty water glass, which was strategically placed at the edge of our table. I had to retrieve the water pitcher from the Server Station to refill our glasses. My wife and I both ordered Eggs Benedict (two different styles). Upon our first bite, we each commented that our English Muffins were gooey. We peeled back the toppings to see that, sure enough, the middle of our Muffins were under-baked and doughy. Very unpleasant. After pushing aside the gooey Muffins, we engaged our server to let her know. She said she'd go see what she could do. After several long minutes, she came back to our table with our bill and told us, "our muffins are homemade and they leave them a little soft in the middle," all while we're looking at and showing her the gooey, under-baked dough of the "Homemade" English Muffins. We understand the idea of, "crispy on the outside/fluffy on the inside," but half-baked? No, of course not! That's not healthy, not to mention unappealing and off-putting. STRIKE THREE - Still Second Visit: It's not Eggs Benedict without the English Muffin, and that's what we got. We paid full price ($16.5 and $17.5) for an incomplete and substandard meal. The Manager never came by to offer a replacement, or add to the weak explanation of why their "Homemade" English Muffins have a gooey, under-baked dough in the middle. Our server never offered to compensate with ANYTHING. Like maybe replace the Muffins, how about a piece of toast, or can I give you a discount on your meal? NOPE. (and we still left her a ten dollar tip) For us, it's never a good day or a comfortable situation to call attention to a problem with a meal. We don't wanna make a scene, but this could not go unaddressed. The fact that they never offered to fix the problem was completely unacceptable and a downright shame. They're a BAKERY for crying out loud! This is something over which they should be appalled and embarrassed. TO CONCLUDE: Moondog Cafe is not concerned with the quality of their baked goods, nor were they interested in fixing our meal or making us happy in any way. We live within walking distance to Moondog and there are few-to-no other options for breakfast in Mancos, but we are not interested in ever going back to Moondog Cafe. TWO STARS: I wanted to give ONE STAR but the wait staff are friendly and nice, although they all need to improve their server-skills. Too bad the Bakery and the Cowardly Manager is dragging them all down. read more

Great environment, great service and interesting (great!) food choices! Definitely worth the drive from Durango, Cortez or even Albuquerque! Try it, you won't be disappointed! read more

I'm a local and kind of obsessed with this cute place. The avocado tofu benedict is one of the best vegan breakfasts I've ever had, and they've got good gluten-free options too. The coffee and pastries are excellent. I really like the servers. It's just a gem. read more

in all categories. SO worth the 8 month wait for the re-creation of this solid Mancos establishment. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Open 7:30-3:30. All menu items available all day! Creatively plated, a delight for eyes & tastebuds. Pastry items look amazing. read more

We visited this restaurant almost at closing time. Maxine was super friendly and very helpful. The food was outstanding. Best salad ever!!