Piercing deep blue eyes the color of Arizona turquoise, a warm inviting smile on a winter's day, Brook, a native of St Louis, Missouri said "welcome to the Mountain Lyon, I'll be your server" within seconds of our sitting down in the booth by the front window. Serving only breakfast and lunch, the Mountain Lyon Café is a "locals" hang-out with stick-to-your-ribs, home cooked meals, and efficient, friendly service. I feel like a local, having frequented this lively restaurant for many years, their breakfast is hard to beat in the Dillon/Silverthorne/Frisco area. I always seem to end up with the Ultimate Skillet ($8.95), an iron skillet loaded with home fried potatoes, 3 eggs any way you like them, tomatoes, green bell pepper, onions, mushrooms, bacon, ham, and sausage, all smothered with country gravy and melted cheddar cheese. A fluffy buttermilk biscuit (muffin or toast also available) accompanied my skillet and would only have been better had there been a dollup of country gravy on top. Mountain Lyon Cafe has pretty much everything you could imagine available for breakfast and lunch, from French toast to French fries, omelets to burgers, pancakes to pickles, you get the picture. One thing I did not see on the menu that I was craving was a chili and cheese omelet, plain old chili with no beans and lots of shredded cheddar cheese encased in a fluffy three egg delight! But alas, there were none:( The Mountain Lyon is as much an experience as it is a meal with hoards of interesting locals and a few odd tourists of every size and disposition imaginable, with stories as long and varied as the people telling them. I shall return again if for nothing else but to see Brook with those big blue eyes and have her say "Welcome back to the Mountain Lyon Chris!". CombatCritic Gives Mountain Lyon Cafe 9 Out of 10 Bombs ... BOMBS ARE GOOD! read more

I had breakfast Saturday morning! The service was great the food was great I've been going there for about 30 years now! When I got the bill I couldn't believe what I saw! Over $20 just for me and omelette and a cuppa coffee! I couldn't believe it I was also informed that they have recently raised their prices!!! Very disappointed! What about us locals??!!! I've been supporting your business for over 30 years! Not anymore! read more

Really good straightforward Colorado diner breakfast -- I had the chili rellenos with eggs, and it was great. Portions are as large as usual for this type of food. Visiting from Boulder county, it's occasionally refreshing to see places like this that don't offer 4 kinds of non-dairy milks or have giant sections of gluten free options highlighted. The decor is so out of date it's transitioned to authentically quaint. read more

I eat breakfast out often. Came upon this place by accident during a trip to Keystone and was delighted. Servers are nice albeit busy (sign of good things). A sort of sit yourself style café/diner with a great feeling inside. What I noticed most was their use of fresh vegetables on traditional breakfast slop you can get anywhere (I live a large city). There were chunks of tomatoes on the breakfast burrito! Although it may not be prudent (on my behalf) they also had scallions and red onion chopped on top. Presentation...........Amazing, taste, even better. read more

Holy crap this place is good, it's like an orgasm...for your mouth. Got the burrita and had a 9 hot sauce taste competition rank below in order left to right. Your welcome. read more

Mountain Lyon Cafe - Hot sauce heaven. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Silverthorne, Colorado

Definitely the biggest breakfast portions in Summit County, this place has all the usual favorites. If you get an omelette one of the additional things you get is your choice of toast, biscuit or pancake, which they claim to be a silver dollar but in reality is gigantic. I am actually full for most of the day after eating here, but it's also pretty good food in addition to its largesse. They have plenty of vegetarian options as well as the typical meat-based meals. It's a funky place that has been around for a while, and I always enjoy seeing the stuffed buffalo inside when I go there. read more

Ultimate b'fast skillet with green chile and cheese sauce.....delicious!! My friend's biscuits & gravy with sausage and eggs was a winner, too. We enjoyed our big breakfast and the retro/1940's cabin vibe. The friendly, quick service and reasonable prices make this another fabulous YELP vacation winner! read more

This is a much better location and it is clean. I stopped going to the old location because it was rather disgusting. The food is good but nothing special. Sometimes you just want eggs and bacon and nothing fancy. The staff was really hard working and attentive. We had to wait for 10 minutes as it was very busy which means they did the right thing by expanding. I would go back and appreciate that they are there. read more

Yay for a good greasy spoon in a mountain town where chains reign. Mountain Lyon is a cafe that the locals go to and the people pretending to be local flock to. Guess which category I fall into? My most recent venture here was on a beautiful summer day and the patio is a first come first serve basis so while everyone else was standing around the boy and I saddled up to an open table and plopped down to peruse our menu. Service was prompt and the waitress took our order. I couldn't believe how fast the food came back out of the kitchen. Eggs cooked right, shredded crispy hashbrowns, yummy bacon. It was exactly what you expect this place to turn out of the kitchen. A good basic breakfast! After your finish, saddle up to the register and settle up and vacate your table for the next hungry folks waiting for their turn! read more

Let me start by saying the only reason this place doesn't get a higher rating is because the prices are a tad high. $9 for a breakfast burrito and hash browns? Come on now. That said, the food is quite tasty. Good breakfast burritos (green chili is kind of weird, though. I think it has beef in it). Pancakes are big and fluffy. French toast is made from Texas toast, and who doesn't like foods with "Texas" in their names? I can't think of any other such foods, but I'm sure there must be some. This place is definitely a Silverthorne institution. Locals and tourists (and weekend warriors, like ourselves) flock there for breakfast. Decor is...well-loved. It is full of live plants, though, and I think that has to be good feng shui or something. They also have quite a few veggie entrees, which is good to see. read more

Our favorite breakfast restaurant! Wish we could move this place back home! We travel to this area several times a year and always make a point of stopping here for breakfast on our way back home. They have a really nice country fried steak along with hash, pancakes, french toast, and various other tasty breakfast dishes. We've liked everything we've ever gotten there. The servers have always been friendly and helpful. We will definitely keep coming back! read more

I liked the order and pay before you sit down setup, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The food was lacking. The breakfast sandwich had 3+ congealed orange cheese slices that made it gross. They served margarine, not butter, and corn syrup, not maple. Half of my hash browns had scallion slices, probably from someone else's order on the grill. The blueberry pancakes were ok. Definitely a step down in food quality from Perkins/Denny's/etc. Decor could stand to be updated. read more

Wow, don't know how I have missed this place over the last 10 years. I had the best corned beef hash EVER! Very meaty and not all just potatoes. The hash browns were nice and crisp on the outside. I like that you can get pancakes instead of toast--as I like to have a little sweet after eating something salty like the corn beef hash. Definitely the best breakfast place I have found up in the mountains. Will be back :-) read more

Excellent meal! I had the egg White veggie omelet, with fruit and English muffin. It was really flavorful. If you can, order the green sauce, it is just awesome (has meat so its not veggie)! The place looks like an old diner / mom&pop place, which gives it its charm. Pretty affordable too! A must! read more

Friendly staff and great burgers. Want to come back for breakfast as looks really good as well.

I used to love this place at the old location. The staff was always involved and excited to see you. At this new location it was excellent, till Covid. The process was a little weird. But understandable. Well a few days ago my wife and I go in, and it's the same process. It felt impersonal, and didn't feel like the same cafe we used to love coming to. My wife was deciding what to get, and she felt rushed almost as a line was behind her. It's a bit awkward. We then sat at our table, food and coffee was brought to us then we never saw a server again. I enjoy sitting and ordering and taking my time with breakfast. If you do to, this isn't really the place for it. It just feels rushed and impersonal. Hopefully they will go back to traditional serving style. Food I think breakfast at least has gone down hill a bit. The vegetables had been on their last days. Eggs were a bit rubbery. I'm not sure, if it's overall, they are trying to rush the service or if they have new owners. I'd love to know read more

A nice local stop for a great breakfast. Keeping it simple here with nailing your basic breakfast requests. We have actually been here quite a few times & have never been let down. I had the biscuit platter with 2 eggs, hash browns, sausage and toast. Zero complaints or issues. Server was delightful & on point. Always a good stop for breakfast, haven't tried lunch or dinner. read more

Great restaurant! Quick turn over for Saturday morning brunch (we waited 15 minutes at 10:30am), friendly wait staff, and great food! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is due to the lack of cleanliness in the restaurant- the blinds and shelves between the tables were really dusty- tables themselves were very clean, just needs a little TLC! read more

Mountain Lyon Cafe - The southwest omelet with egg whites, chorizo, sundried tomatoes, avocado, crispy hash browns, and a fruit plate! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Silverthorne, Colorado

Our family has been going to Mountain Lyon for 25 years. It's a tradition that starts the day off right. When they moved from the old location and replaced the Nepalese restaurant in North Silverthorne we were skeptical. Not only did we not want to see the Nepalese restaurant go away, but we thought the interior ambience would change the experience. Not so! While the pricing has gone up (as it has everywhere!) and staff has changed so we don't see the friendly faces we came to know and love, we still get the same good service and friendly welcome. We don't feel rushed to move-on like we do at most places now in Summit County that just want to move tables. This is one of the few restaurants in Summit County that has maintained the local feel, catering to those that service this community and work hard every day. Best way to get the day started -- their hearty breakfast burrito! read more

Always great service. Food is excellent, and the staff is appreciative of your business.

Don't waste your time anywhere else. The Mt. Lyon Cafe has passed every breakfast litmus test there is. I had the corned beef hash and eggs, wow, super good. The waitress was nice and the prices are from 2008 (don't tell them). Thanks! read more

Mountain Lyon Cafe - Hash and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Silverthorne, Colorado

Stopped here for lunch based on Yelp reviews. Glad we did. Food was very good, prices reasonable, service is fast and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. read more

I love their green chili on the veggie breakfast burrito. I always ask for extra green chili to smother my hash browns. They are always quick on service. The employees all seem to like working there. We been going there for over 15 years and the food stays consistent. I can't say enough about their green chili. I just love it. I like their new location. Thanks for being a great place to eat!!! read more

Exactly what you'd expect and hope for in a greasy spoon breakfast joint. The staff is awesome and no nonsense- they're busy; they're there to feed you and the other 10 tables they're serving. Food is spot on; vibe is spot on. If there's a wait; wait - it's worth it. Chat someone up you don't know; make a friend. Every time is a great time! Can't wait for the next breakfast at the Mountain Lyon; rooaarrr! read more

Fast efficient service and very friendly staff! Food was delicious! Cooked just as ordered!!

The Mountain Lyon Cafe has great Chile Verde making their Breakfast Burrito the best in Colorado! read more

Mountain Lyon Cafe - The breakfast burrito at Mountain Lyon Cafe rocks! The best in Colorado! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Silverthorne, Colorado

A long time favorite of locals for breakfast going into lunch. The food is great. The staff is always friendly. I highly recommend it.

This place has a tasty breakfast if you're looking for a home cook meal! They are taking precautions for covid 19.

We were so impressed with this place, between the speed of being seated, having our food delivered, and the quality and quantity of food you get for your money. Our cups were constantly kept full with fresh coffee, and all of our food was absolutely delicious. The pancakes were to die for! Would definitely come back if we were in the area again. read more

Food at the new location is ok, nothing to write home about. Service is horrible. We had a large group and they initially told us it would not be a problem as long as we were ok with two tables. They then forced half of us to sit and as we ordered drinks they made us stand up bc the rest of our group wasn't there- which we told them when they made us sit down. The staff does not communicate with each other. We stayed bc we had tickets to ice castles, otherwise I'm sure we could have found something tons better. read more

Not sure what the hype is all about. First of all it took 25 minutes to get our food. Chicken fried steak was hamburger not steak. White gravy that tasted like flour. Mashed potatoes were lumpy but tasted fake. Watched the refrigerator door stay open for 15 minutes while at least 6 employees walked by the open door. My daughters pancakes were "alright". Blackened pork chop was not blackened but my husband thought it tasted pretty good. Would not go back. read more

Super friendly atmosphere, excellent food, outstanding customer service! This is a local favorite! Highly suggest breakfast!

Old school, place was not that clean. Very poor service. Granted the place was busy and we were a party of 6. Food was not prepared to order and we were basically told tough because they were so busy. read more

Good food; decent price depending on what you get. Interior is... unique. A bit messy but it's part of the experience. Though I'd definitely prefer it if it was a little tidier. We both got the $4.95 "1 pancake, 1 egg and 2 bacon" platter and it was just the right size. Pancake was huge! Some of the other items seemed overpriced though. I wish they had more combo items (like 2 pancakes & 2 eggs or pancakes & burrito etc). Biscuits could use some work, but that could just me be. Will definitely go again! read more

Wow! Such good food. The make staples like eggs and hashbrowns taste way better. Cool atmosphere with a giant mounted buffalo head. read more

Went for a late brunch/lunch mid-week. The portions were good and the price was reasonable. I had the Colorado cake with apples, nuts and Swiss cheese and I am still thinking about it hours later... we would definitely try this place again but would try to sit outside in the shade. read more

Simple the best diner / cafe I have ever been to. Service is good but range of dishes and quality of plates is really exceptional for a diner. I make a point of stopping here every time I am passing through. A must !!! read more

This is my second time having lunch at this place, both times ordering the BLT. Probably the best BLT I've ever had as a BLT connoisseur. Very flavorful and not dry. The fries that came with my meal were a solid 9 out of 10. Staff was very pleasant and refilled my drink often. Will come back again. read more

It takes a little while for your food to come out, by boy is it worth it! Keep up the good work!

Great food if it wasn't for the plastic utensils, paper plates and styrofoam cups. Shame on the Mountain Lyon Cafe for all of the waste going into the landfills! Rehire your dishwashers and start using proper plates, utensils and cups again!!! read more