Underwhelming. I stopped in for breakfast and sat at the counter. I was immediately greeted (kind'a hard to ignore someone at the counter) and served coffee...which was burnt. I ordered the huevos rancheros and one biscuit & gravy. The special indicated that they had "sausage gravy" so I was hoping for...well, SAUSAGE. The huevos rancheros were actually not bad, except that the tortilla, or the oil it was cooked in, was stale. The hash browns were good, but unsalted. The eggs were cooked well, and the green chili was actually pretty decent. Now the "sausage" gravy. I don't know why these little diners can't figure out how to make even a passable gravy. Instead, they use the powdered crap from Sysco. They don't add anything to it - not pepper, salt, and (God forbid) SAUSAGE! The server, while cordial, didn't stop to ask how my food was, or even to refill my burned coffee. If you want a decent breakfast go to Beny's, just down the road. read more

We were looking for a nice cafe for breakfast and Pippo's hit the mark perfectly. We walked in and place was full on a Monday morning, which was a good sign. We enjoyed the outside seating and a sausage breakfast burrito smothered with green Chile sauce. I recommend making the stop. read more

Just what you expect for a diner breakfast. 2 eggs, hash browns or grits, toast or biscuits and gravy or pancakes and a bottomless cup of coffee. Great service and just good food. Thank you. read more

Best breakfast in town. No masks during Covid. They are efficient, fast and a menu that is filled with traditional American food.

My sister and I were passing through Cortez and wanted to stop somewhere for breakfast. Pippos was one of the few places that looked like they had real breakfast food and it was awesome. The food was great, the staff was friendly, and the prices were reasonable. It was a lot like a Waffle House. read more

Pippo's Cafe - The Buscuit Stack. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

Small diner. Staff efficient. But food very bland. Had huevos rancheros that oddly came with hash browns instead of rice beans. Also corn beef hash eggs hash browns. Have to go thru kitchen to get to restroom. read more

Great stop for breakfast! It is a cute little place off the main road. Food and service was great!

Doesn't deserve one star. Mushy inedible oatmeal with blueberry pie filling for blueberries. Rude slow servers. all around horrible way to start the day. Wrong bill overpricing. Worst part. I paid to leave hungry. . read more

I stayed in Cortez two days to do a race in Shiprock; I left town Sunday morning wanting something substantial in the way of breakfast. On a Sunday, Pippo's is easily accessible in the center of town. At around 8:30 there were about 8 people in there. I sat at the counter. I had a breakfast of a couple of pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. The pancakes were great; the sausage ok, the orange juice was not fresh squeezed I don't believe but I wasn't expecting it, and the coffee was fine, and refilled promptly. The service was friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Folks, that's all i'm looking for in an inexpensive small-town breakfast diner. Got out for about $10; met or exceeded my expectations and would return again. read more

Great breakfast. The building looks classic american and is a great place to eat. The waitress was nice to help us with the password for the wireless internet because we don't have LTE in the USA. The food was good and the coffee was nice. Would definately go back here. (; read more

Very delicious. We were passing through town and saw the cars outside and imagined it must be a good place to stop for breakfast...and it was. We had chicken fried steak, french toast, eggs and all the sides that come with. The servings are ample and we enjoyed everything! The service was wonderful and the diner has an old timer cafe feel.. It was all good. read more

Two words: homemade jelly. Great diner/cafe breakfast food. Christine the server is wonderful.

This place just gives me the creeps thinking about our experience. #1 you have to walk between the cooking part of the kitchen and the dishwashing station to get to the bathroom.... between employees working. #2 The older lady that waited on us was SO UNFRIENDLY. #3 ordered my eggs over easy. The egg whites were so runny there was almost nothing solid about the egg at all. I apologized to the waitress that I had ordered over easy and she loudly and rudely told the cook to get her some over medium eggs. When I got them the yolk was almost completely solid. I'm sorry but making eggs isn't that hard. Grrrrr.... Was excited to try this spot since we drive by it 4 times per year and it always looked busy. Would much rather go back to Mr. Happy's. read more

Reasonable service considering how busy they were. Coffee was disapointingly flavorless. Breakfast was ok but not special. Overall not that good.. read more

Diners and Dives along the Adventure Corridor. This one is a Diner, U can get B-Fast all DayLong. I should have had a Breakfast 4 Lunch. This is a TRUE Local Greasy Spoon! If you like that Fare this is it. read more

Went for a quick breakfast. Food came slowly. My hash browns had lightly touched the grill, but were generally raw and cold and inedible pool. The burrito was mostly tortilla without much filling. The sunny side up eggs were mostly raw, with uncooked egg whites. read more

The cutest and sweetest small town breakkfast joint with delicious and affordable food. Went here two days in a row while visiting family and all the staff we interacted with were kind. Reccomend to anyone passing through or visiting who loves a classic breakfast. read more

Stopped by on my way to Telluride. The veggie omelet was scrumptious and generously portioned with scratch hash browns. Service was prompt, friendly and attentive. Great place! read more

Small local and yummy. Great way to fuel up before visiting Mesa Verde. Great diner food, excellent sausage and bacon, WAY better than what you'd get at Denny's. Service wasn't with a smile but was quick and accurate. Will come again :D read more

I (heart) Pippo's. The best little country style breakfast/lunch in Cortez. Inexpensive, good food, good service as well. This little place hums like a finely tuned machine. Kind of small, but worth the wait if it's busy. Filled with the locals early in the morning, a good sign. If you're a senior like me, check out the senior menu on the back page of the regular menu, what a bargain!!!, and plenty of food. read more

Ok, well first indent have any pictures and probably only because the food smelled so amazing I didn't waste time taking any. There servers were all very kind. Hands down though, out of the three breakfasts ordered mine was the tastiest! The corned beef and hash is not whatvpne might expect. The corned beef is so tender and the potatoes were perfectly golden. Got a huge fluffy biscuit and some excellent white gravy to go with it. Everything was served hot and quickly and our coffee never ran out! read more

Eggs and hash browns were good but my porkchop was way overcooked and tough. read more

Pippo's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cortez, Colorado

Great stop in Cortez. Seems like the local breakfast spot. We were passing through and Pippos hit the spot. Breakfasts come with your choice of grits or potatoes AND toast, English muffin, or biscuit and gravy. I of course chose grits and biscuits and gravy with my omelette (yeah I was born in the south). They even brought out Tabasco for my grits. Delicious, tasted homemade. Friendly wait staff, even got me a to go cup for my coffee. The only reason for four stars instead of five, is the omelette could have been better. Looked kinda like a scrambled egg with all the meat and cheese thrown on one corner. But other then that, it was great. read more

Hub and I grabbed a quick bite here on our way out of Cortez en route to Monument Valley. The menu lists very basic diner offerings. Pippo's was clean, and very welcoming--our waitress was super friendly. We ordered off the senior menu -- my first time being legit senior-aged (55+) haha. We each had a burger and a soda. I had my burger sans bun and smothered in caramelized onions with a side of coleslaw and pickle. Everything was tasty! The entire bill came to under $15! read more

Pippo's is a lovely diner style cafe with big (huge) portions for reasonable prices. They were willing to host our group of 20ish with a last minute call. Great service! read more

Yes this is the original diner and it shows in the warn but clean tables classic decor added to the appeal, and food is just like down home large pancakes as well the sausage patties were very good. Thought the place is fairly small they do very good for tithe clientele I little concerned though should anyone in a wheelchair should come in though. read more

Perfect steak and egg breakfast at a reasonable price. Place was crowded and obviously filled with lots of happy locals, and a scattering of tourist like me. read more

Had the Najavo Taco, son had California chicken wrap, daughter had Denver sandwich, hubby had huevos rancheros. All delicious, green chili was yum! Toilet not working or would have given a 5 read more

As previous yelpers stated and I should have paid attention, this restaurant is for the older residents of Cortez. There sausage gravy is bland, the vegetables in my omelet were crunchy, the omelet was also a little burnt and they only have canned fruit, no fresh fruit available. This restaurant would fit better in a retirement facility than on the Main Street serving tourist who try to find things to like about Cortez. read more

Stopped in for a quick breakfast on our way out of town and really glad we did. This small place was filled with locals and serves a great breakfast. 2 eggs, hashbrowns, toast and coffee special offered decent portion sizes for a reasonable price. Biscuits and gravy were delicious- make sure to ask for the sausage gravy and it will come with big chunks of cut up breakfast sausage. Service was friendly and efficient. Would come here again and recommend to others. read more

I had the huevos rancheros with 1/2 green @ 1/2 red chili. Yum! Suggestion: heat the tortillas before plating. Wife had the chili omelet with 1/2 red and 1/2 green chili, hash browns, biscuit & gravy. Yum!! Edward had the French toast breakfast with bacon - 4 slices of huge, delicious bacon! Huge portions, delish and great service. read more

Great local diner. Everything is good, fast and cheap. The homemade cinnamon rolls are delicious and the omelets are real. Great portions, good service. Locals favorite! read more

I have been coming here since I was a little kid. I'm back to visit and couldn't pass it up. Food is great. Service is excellent. We love Pippo's!!! read more

Stopped for breakfast on a long road trip. An okay choice; pretty run-of-the-mill food. Pretty cramped and loud on a weekend morning. Seems popular with the locals, but probably mostly because, well, there are other locals. Waitress wasn't super friendly but not overtly rude. read more

Had breakfast here last Sunday. The omelets aren't really -- eggs are added to sautéed vegetables, cooked, flipped, cooked. But the flavors are good, home-cooked like, delicious homemade jellies are served with the toast, service is cheerful and efficient, and prices are fine. Good choice for breakfast. read more

Great food, great service, and great prices. Seating is a little tight, But that makes for great people watching. Open on Sunday unlike other bfast places in Cortez. Worth the try. Give it a shot. read more

Wow! Best local diner! Had breakfast of eggs, bacon and buttermilk pancakes for less than $7! The place was clean as a whistle and the staff and regular customers were fun and friendly! We were just driving through and found this gem. Family owned and operated for 60 years! read more

Great 50's style dinner with breakfast, lunch and full meals. I loved the 1/2 burger and sweet potatoes fries. Regalar fries were good, since I snitched one from my hubby. Usually, don't eat lots of fries, but real food made from home cooked grill, is worth the splurge! read more

Went there for breakfast after a camping trip to Mesa Verde National Park. Excellent food at a good price. The waitress was very nice too. I highly recommend it. read more

Wow! I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak with gravy for breakfast. It took some time to get my food but so worth it. The food was hot, fresh and delicious. What a great local restaurant with warm environment! I will stop again if I make it to Cortez, CO! read more