I love this place I only wish I lived closer to it. Just a great cheeseburger and it always hits the spot. I'll be back anytime I'm within 30 miles or so of this wonderful place! read more

I love hitting local places when I'm out of town. This place hit a lot of my check boxes. Prices were great. Place was local vibe and the pictures and history were cool. Food was ok. Not awesome but good simple food when you are traveling thru. I'd recommend it for anyone in the area. read more

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Wow, been through Canon City many times never really noticed this awesome place, cold beer and a fabulous smash burger, great atmosphere and family run since the Fourties'. Going back for sure, time it after lunch if you can hold out, locals love the place. read more

Owl Cigar Store - Pikes Peak Hog members, Mike, Beaver and Richard, we all ate at the Owl Cigar Store. - American Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

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Since this place constantly is being mentioned by people and the town, we decided to give it a try. The good? The serving staff were generally nice and the fries. The bad? The burgers. The burgers were very much not worth the price. These burgers reminded me of the basic burger one gets when they go to McDonalds. I almost think they just buy them from McDonalds and rewrap them in their paper. These burgers were greasy, but my Husband disagrees. Otherwise, the patties were thin, the bun was smashed, and they were just not tasty. I see a lot of people commenting on the price, but is it worth paying half the price of the next burger place if you have to buy more to be satiated AND it doesn't taste good? It isn't worth it to me. We will not be back. read more

Burgers were great and kiddos loved them. Cute little spot. Service was ok and our waitress or the one behind bar was very friendly read more

Owl Cigar Store probably has the best burger prices in Cañon City. Much better quality than McDonalds & Burger King!

Great tasting burgers and great prices. The waitress was so kind. Loved the small town diner vibes. We will go again!

Ive always loved this place, the gal was filling up my soda and realized it look odd had me try it and fixed it! Love this place, good food and amazing prices read more

A historic, lively, and fun place to grab a tasty old fashioned hamburger, fries, and shake!

Delicious, authentic, friendly and historic are the first words that come to mind. I really enjoy stopping in here for a burger or two when I'm in the area. The prices are great and the feel of the place is just classic, nostalgic and fun. read more

This place hits. Plenty of food and cheap prices. The local vibes are unmatched. Come here to feel like a real American

This place was awesome. Great staff and this is where the locals go. They have an amazing bar, and you could tell by the conversation that everyone was local. On this particular night, I wanted simply and simply is what they specialize in. No fancy triple ground meat foo-foo burgers here. Think In &Out burger with table service . We both got a Double Double and it tasted like heaven in my mouth! After a day running the Arkansas (did the gorge twice) I felt justified in indulging in an old fashioned, timeless burger. read more

If all you're looking for is a milk shake or malt, you could do worse. Cute little shop lots of photos from the past. Simple thin cheese burger seasoned ok very basic, frozen fried French fries. Good service real friendly. read more

Owl Cigar Store - Basic cheese burger chocolate malt and a shot Irish whiskey - American Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

Simple, fast, delicious, and they serve Coors Banquet. Can't get any better. Order up bigger than you would think you would eat cause it's delicious. read more

A work friend recommended this place and swore up and down that the burgers here are the best, so I packed up my kids and hubs and went in. We got there at 545, they closed at 7 so we figured we had plenty of time to get 4 simple burgers. We sat in a booth and didn't get greeted for a while, so we looked over the menu plaque and decided what we'd all get. The kids got basic cheeseburgers and shared an order of fries, hubs got the triple triple egg, I got the double double egg and a side of fries. Simple enough. The waitress finally comes over, we place our food and drink orders all at once. Its 6 at this point. 20 minutes go by, thats fine, food takes time. 40 minutes go by, and were getting antsy. Kids are cranky and bored, theres pool tables but not suited for 4yr olds. 7 o'clock rolls around and we have no food, the waitress hasn't been back and were seated in the booth nearest the "chef", watching her make orders for tables that came in after us. I'm ready to leave at this point, I'm hangry and pissed watching everyone who came in after us eat. Hubs talks me into waiting. Waitress comes and refills his soda finally and says it should be ready soon. 710, we finally get our food. And it is MEDIOCRE at best. The burgers weren't seasoned and the eggs on them were like the kind you get at McDonald's on a breakfast sandwich. I'll own that I should have asked how the eggs came, but microwaved wasn't what I assumed I'd get. All in all, the waitress didn't seem to give a shit about us or our experience, though people who seemed to be regulars of the place got great service. I am in the industry so It's not hard for me to watch and see how things are in a restaurant. We never got a check or checked to see how we liked the food, so we choked it down and went to the bar to pay. It was an even 20$, and for the first time in my adult life, I left a zero dollar tip. I usually tip 20% even if the service is lacking but this was downright terrible. Whats crazy is that I could totally see myself being a regular here, the pool tables and draft beer would have had me hooked. The prices on the burgers? Freaking awesome! But that one experience alone ensured that I'll never go back. I guess the TLDR is prices are great, food and service kinda suck. read more

Owl Cigar Store - Owl cigar store menu - American Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

A hidden gem! Tasty burgers and fries for unbeatable prices. Staff were friendly and the service was quick. The ambiance is like stepping into an old school diner. We would definitely eat here again! 4.5 stars read more

My family has been coming to the Owl for many generations! Today we had the pleasure of coming in for my grandfather's 83rd birthday! It was his Dad's favorite place to stop in after work in the mines for a schooner! Love love love the Owl! read more

This is probably the cheapest burger place in existence right now! I paid a total of $6 for burger and fries altogether! But keep in mind this is like old school diner/burger joint. No lettuce tomatoes, etc on your burger, just the basic of basics read more

O.M. G... the egg sandwich is SO FREAKING GOOD! The triple burger was divine! And the fries....BEST EVER! And the prices are so cheap...Raft the River and then come here. The River guides know their stuff. It's our new fav!! read more

Owl Cigar Store - Triple egg sandwich...MY fav!!! - American Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

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It's always a special day when I get to go to the Owl Cigar Store! If you're looking for a blast from the past with that old timey feel.... Look no further. You'll feel like you stepping into a friendly old diner from yesteryear with terrific prices and better people. Everyone is nice and the food is on point. Super fresh and tasty. My only other piece of advice is to order at least a double double because the patties are thin. I drive close to 70 miles at least once a year for this experience. If you're passing through Canon City or close by, do yourself a favor and drop in. read more

Life long great place! Played many a pool game and ate many an egg burger there! I loved being there with my husband.

Fire. Straight gas. Burgers out of this world like aliens be. Fries not bad but not great. Malt was bussin bussin. Beer was beer. Price very good! Would return, highly recommend. Also the register was dope. Good vibes. read more

Owl Cigar Store - Food. - American Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

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Always enjoy the simplicity of the menu. If you want gourmet go someplace else and pay their prices. These are good ol flat top grilled burgers and fresh hot fries. read more

Probably the best place to get food in Cañon city at the moment. Prices are affordable and service is ok. Burgers are solid, and fries are good too. read more

This place is an institution in Cañon. I admit the name is confusing if you are new to the area (why the cigar store bit when then sell burgers??), but once you go in and learn the history it makes sense. Basically, they used to sell cigars back in the early 1900's when they opened (and tobacco, fishing licenses, etc...) and then somewhere along the way the burgers came along and the rest fell away. It is like stepping into history. Old school diner type feel. The long counter with stools, booths along the wall and pool table and tables int he back. They have a super basic menu (burgers, fries, shakes). Prices are very reasonable. The burgers are smaller flat top burgers (think a McDonald's hamburger size, although much better). I got a double double (two thin patties and two pieces of cheese on a bun) and it wasn't too filling. Fries are medium thick and golden brown. Shakes are medium thick and plentiful. This is definitely a place if you come with a big eater, they will get multiple burgers! They are great though, just a nice flat top burger with good flavor. I got a shake too and loved it. Service was attentive, but not terrible friendly. I think they assume you know what you want when you walk in, so we needed a minute and had a question or two and our waitress was a little short. Other than that, it was great. I would definitely be back and think it is a great place to bring visitors. Perfect lunch spot too. We will back! read more

Good place to after a hike or rafting trip. You can come as you are. Burgers are thin so I recommend a double or triple

Great hamburgers. Fries were nice and crisp. Add bqcon andbyoubwould have 5 stars.........

Went here many times never disappoints. The shakes amazing burgers are also amazing. Service is off and on but the food is good so I don't care. 5 stars in my opinion. read more

How can you not love the owl? Burgers, fried right in front of you. So much history in the building. Love it!

A classic spot, full of history. If you go, and order the burgers, KNOW that you are getting burgers the way they used to be. Simple. Delicious. The haters out there can hate. This place is the bomb. I don't want to say I moved to Cañon City for the Owl...but it was definitely something I considered a plus. read more

If your in Cañon City this place is a must! Great burgers and fries. Cold beer and great service. We'll be eating here again before we leave. read more

The place is kept real clean, but our waitress wasn't the most friendly person in the world. The price is right and you get small portions, which is nice. It's basically bar food with burgers, sandwiches, fries, and of course alcohol. The place sets along main street in Canon City, so you can walk around then stop on by for a beer at this step back in history. read more

Honestly this food slaps. I'm from cali and the burgers is good. I recommend coming if your in the area . read more

Owl Cigar Store - My fiends finished there's before I did - American Near Me - Canon City, Colorado

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A must stop This cigar store converted to being a hamburger joint/bar/pool hall. The place is an absolute hoot to visit. The old decorations are very interesting. We hit the door at 11:45 A.M. and all of the booths were already filled so we sat at the bar. Our female waitperson was engaging, cute, and was really working. It is a kind of a demonstration cooking place since the grill is behind the bar on the right side. Boy do they pound it out. The cook was doing 12 patties at a time. Another person was putting the burgers together. Talk about high energy. There was a teenage male at the other end of the bar working the milkshake station. He also was working his tail off. We had the double double (a double cheeseburger) and two draft craft beers. The place is cheap and good. I think it is the best burger joint in town, including Big Burger World. Besides the food this place would be a destination regardless. Just don't sit under the "Take Out" sign at the bar like I did. Rookie mistake! read more

Take a step back in time. Marvel at the history on the walls. Order a double cheese burger and a chocolate malt.

The food was delicious. The egg sandwich was the best I've had in a long time. The waitresses were very patient and nice. Loved the place in general. Would recommend. Definitely get the Triple Triple Egg for a bigger burger. read more

What a great diner! Having just moved to the area 2 years ago, a friend was surprised I hadn't been to the Owl! So to the Owl we went. This diner is awesome! I love a good, old school diner and this place couldn't be anymore old school than it is. It's like walking back in time to a simpler life. One of decent, cheap cheeseburgers and fries. And that's about all you are going to get! The menu is simple, the food good and the prices even better. There aren't many places where you can get a cheeseburger and fries for $4.40 these days. I love all the photos and the original look of the diner. This place is truly an icon and I give it to spatulas up! read more

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Quite simply a local legend serving a simple great tasting burger. One of my favorite places to eat. Seating is limited and with covid even more limited. Very proud that they've put their customers first during the pandemic. Order the Double Double and if you are a daring soul order a fried egg to go on top! They are a local jewel worth a try. read more

Hole in the wall burger place no frills but when I want a quick burger and amazing steak fries this is my go to it's cheap good and delicious! I think my favorite part is it's been in town for years and they are a true greasy spoon with a limited menu read more

My boyfriend is going to be mad that I reviewed The Owl first because he's from Canon City and that's the only reason I ever got to enjoy this little gem of a burger place. Plus The Owl is one of his favorite places. HA! Moving on... The Owl is just plain awesome. It's like an old school diner that serves these little hamburgers, malts and other traditional American food (think grilled cheese...mmmm...grilled cheese.) The hamburgers are so small you can get a Double Double, which is double meat and double cheese and not be full. As a girl, I of course love all things small and so I love these cheeseburgers. Also, the grilled cheese comes on a inside out hamburger bun. It's pretty much the cutest grilled cheese I've ever seen. And I believe they even use really high quality beef, maybe from Colorado. They also have fantastic decor in The Owl, including those old metal signs and teeny tiny Campbell Soups. And some of the nicest people working there ever. The owner called me a hippie (because all people that are "different" in Canon are hippies) and asked me to join his Saturday night drinking team. It was rad. read more

Owl Cigar Store - Tiny Soup Cans! - American Near Me - Canon City, Colorado