A long day at the Animal Sanctuary and we were starving for some food, my trusty Yelp app pleased me yet again and led us the Pepper Pod. Dare I say we were the only ones in the parking lot in a non-pickup truck. I felt singled out as the non-truck people. Don't judge locals, you'll still love me. The interior is definitely a bit dated, animal heads on the walls and dark wood interior finishes the cozy inside. We had two margarita's that were refreshing and there was no doubt tequila was being used. I hate getting a drink and don't feel like I'm getting any alcohol at all, that's not the case here. Mom decided on the Turkey Special of the day and I decided on the Beth's Junk Burger (no substitutions). The Turkey Special came with the soup of the day and one pass at the salad bar. Nothing special on the salad bar, the French dressing seemed homemade which was a definite positive. Entrees came and we both were very pleased. The Beth's Junk Burger seemed to be something the Pepper Pod is known for and was delicious to say the least. The meat was flavored and the toppings piled on top made each bite divine. You can tell this is where the locals come and the staff remembers you. If in the area, this place is worth a stop for some munching. read more

Passable for highway food. Took a trip out here today because it was up the road and had relatively high Yelp stars for this type of place. Gravel parking lot in front with access to the restaurant only being marked by an OPEN sign near one of the doors. Friendly service inside the restaurant though a small sign taped to one of the pictures on the wall as you enter reminds you to turn off your cell phone ringer. Sat down and noticed some stray flies inside the restaurant. Isn't there some kind of health code on that? Annoying to have to keep swatting away flies as you eat. I ordered a basic burger and fries and a side of onion rings. Basically if a place can make a great burger chances are they will excel in other areas. Sadly I was not asked how I wanted my burger cooked. This translated into a burger that was as grey inside as outside. It was moist, and had some flavor, but a wee bit overdone. I'm hoping the fries were not homemade because they tasted like Ore-Ida shoe strings. The onion rings were interesting. First, they were large, and a small order had about 8 huge rings. I hate to see the large. The onion was fresh but the batter had no flavor - it tasted like it was tempura based. The rings were loaded with grease - way overloaded. No one really came back to check on me once the food was delivered so my drink glass remained empty. My table was sticky with syrup - like they used the same dishrag from breakfast cleanup to wipe down my table. My seat had something on it and the host simply brushed it off onto the floor instead of picking it up and disposing of it properly. For this privilege I paid $12.80 before tip. There's a liquor store conveniently located one store to the left. Honestly, I probably won't be back. It was a chance to go somewhere new and try a new place. Since I'm being generous I'll round it up to a 3. read more

My husband saw the Pepper Pod a few times as he drove by, however we'd never stopped. We ended up having a date weekend and were headed out to the Animal Conservatory and decided to stop in. I was really glad we did! First of all: The parking lot, full of more pot holes than cars and more trucks than people. It's a good old, small town establishment and if they spend the money on asphalt it might affect the good food. So I say, Leave the dirt, mud puddles and keep the food delicious! Staff is great. Some of them look like they have been there since it opened, however they work their butts off and I can't complain. My husband and I went on a Sunday and I was worried about the church traffic. Not bad, we had no wait. Now for the food: Appetizers: Green chili covered potato skins: Good. However the green chili NEEDS to stand alone, toss out the potato skins and JUST eat the chili. Which leads me to my next appetizer. Green Chili con Queso: Really is just a bowl of green chili and some shredded cheese over the top. Forget the chips and the other people you are sharing with. Grab a spoon, pull the bowl towards you and eat away! This stuff needs to be boxed up and brought home with me. Meal: I had a problem choosing between the Chicken fried steak and fried chicken. But when I asked the waitress she said, "My Momma comes in every Sunday and gets it to take home for dinner. Every Sunday". As a small town girl myself, I wasn't going to go against her Mother's advice. My advice to you: GET THE FRIED CHICKEN (and then bring me some. Seriously) My husband had a HUGE burger, but after all the appetizers his stomach was pretty full. He said it was good. Dessert: I don't remember what I had. I remember liking it, however it could just be because the grease from the fried chicken was still on my fingers as I ate it. :) Alcoholic drinks: STRONG, these people put way more alcohol in the drinks than most places. So warm up the tongue and get ready for something that'll slap you around a little. read more

My boy friend and I wanted to get out of Denver traffic before we grabbed a bite to eat for our road trip, and I was worried all we would find would be McDonalds or subway. Luckily this restaurant showed up on my yelp search. As a spoiled, city, foody type, I get apprehensive going to small town, hole in the wall places - but pepper pod is nothing to fear! This place has a traditional American Midwest, homey feel to it, the kind of feel that is lacking in the way too prevelant food chain restaurants these days. They had a great salad/soup bar and many great entree selections. Very filling meals and delicious steaks. Yayy pepper pod! The world needs more of you! read more

The Pepper Pod - Buffalo and native gem decor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hudson, Colorado

Visiting my family again- and met up with friends at the Pod! We couldn't decide what to order so we got a French Dip and a Cheeseburger and split them. I also got a cup of Split Pea and Bacon soup. All were delish. I also had breakfast there this morning- Hudson scramble- perfect way to start my day. Even after not being here for a while the server remembered us! Good to be "home"! read more

Hah, so I was on my way to Nebraska from Denver with some friends and we stopped at this place to eat. Decor: you can tell it's been there for a while, so things are a little old and worn, but still good. It's very brown and wood all over, but it's comfortable enough. They have a bar/pub area too. Food: - Rocky Mountain Oysters: My friend 'tricked' us into eating this without telling us what they were. Buttt, I did try a few and while they claim that they make the best ones.. I wouldn't know since I don't have a comparison, but I didn't think too fondly of them. They were just fried...things. - French Dip: also so-so. The portion was big and the au jus was delicious, but it was by far not the best one I've had. - Fries: I like these; they're stringy and crispy. mMMm. Bottom Line: If you gotta stop somewhere to eat, this place isn't half-bad. I wouldn't come running back though. read more

An old fashioned place, with old fashioned food. Fries were OK, bread on my sandwich was much too buttery. Coffee was bad. Kids pizza was SO cheezy, I thought the kids would choke on cheese. A person in my group got a Hamburger that was SO well done, it was chewy. They need a re-vamp of the menu and ingredients. read more

First time here. . . Rustic ambiance, friendly staff, good looking bison! Six guests in our party and we were all happy and full. It's worth stopping off whilst on hwy 76. read more

Try the Chipolte Salads! Great anytime of year. A little comfort food blended into a salad for a fresh lunch or dinner. Be sure to read the front pages of the menu for entertaining writing by Baxter Black and a bit of history about "The Pod" read more

We stopped here for dinner before our long trek eastward. They have NO wifi for their customers (even when asked). My BLT was ok, bacon way over cooked. My husbands burger stuck to the top of his mouth (dry). We Would not return. read more

Got the beef tips over noodles. It was okay, beef was tough, and the sauce was a bit bland, but I should have asked what was in the sauce. Soup of the day was okay. Salad had some good topping options. Bathroom was surprisingly clean and presentable. Worst part of the meal, was the pungent urine smell at our table, I confirmed it after leaving for the bathroom and the salad bar and coming back. It put a horrible damper on the whole experience. Probably will not come back, but I'd choose it over fast food any day. (Our table was on the raised seating area, if you guys would like to address that) read more

A real step back in time. This reminds me of restaurants 20 years ago. The salad bar and creamy soup is nostalgic. They serve comfort food from burgers, hot beef sandwiches, mac & cheese and huge onion rings!!! A side is enough to feed a family of 4 or perhaps 6. The setting is western meets cafe. Just a wonderful spot if you want to sit down and enjoy an old fashioned meal. read more

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We loved our burgers!! 3 out of the 5 in our party ordered the junk burger. The onions were a little stringy and hard to bite. But everything else was quite tasty. The onion rings were big and crispy! Certainly worth a try. read more

The Pepper Pod - Beth's junk burger! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hudson, Colorado

Tonight we had the chicken fried steak and the house special pork chops. They were both delicious and well seasoned. Although the carrot cake wasn't on the menu today, it's also fantastic!! read more

Blink and you'll miss it! Very happy to find this hole in the wall on our way home from a wonderful visit to the Wild Animal Sanctuary. There isn't much else in these parts (though the Mexican "shed" a block away looked rather interesting), so based on the solid reviews (and our rumbling tummies) we decided to give it a whirl. It wasn't a bad decision. Not the best patty melt I've had in my life (onions were....off, somehow), but I appreciated the choice of fresh, local ingredients in many of their menu items and the service was very friendly and prompt. It's a good option next time you find yourself in Hudson (and you should find yourself there, if for no other reason than to visit the Animal Sanctuary! ;-) read more

The best handheld breakfast burrito around. Well made, not runny or messy. Perfect ratio of egg, potato, cheese, and bacon!

The Pepper Pod is my husband and I's favorite rural brunch spot! Complete with mimosas and bloody Mary's, they're trendy and didn't even know it! My favorite is the Egg #4 Breakfast - and I love to get a pancake instead of toast! Talk about filling! We love it here, service is always friendly and chatting with their own regulars. Stop here on your trip out I76! read more

The Pepper Pod - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hudson, Colorado

A must try if you've never! We have stopped several times and never disappointed! In our food or service! The Reuben is delicious, the Club outstanding, the Hot Beef too good! Portions enough for two meals, fries so fresh! Wish we lived closer! read more

We had the sirloin dinner for two and there is enough to feed 4. Lots of great leftovers. It's set in a rustic feel but it's clean. I've had breakfast here before and it was quick and tasty. Love the self serve salad bar with daily soup option. Worth the drive. Great craft show upstairs in November too. read more

As a fifth generation native, I have been coming to the Pepper Pod for years, more times than I can count! However yesterday was the last. When the waitress plants herself at your table and starts a political discussion smack talking the LGBTQ community, that's where I draw the line. Number one, your statements were way out of line, and number two, it is beyond unprofessional to interrupt your customers meal with your political crap. You have no idea what your customers political beliefs are, and I was DEEPLY, PERSONALLY insulted by your words, having friends that are in the LGBTQ and trans societies. We were trying to enjoy a breakfast before a nice motorcycle ride on the first nice day this year, and the waitress put a real black spot on the day. Shame on you! I don't care what your political beliefs are, you are there doing a job to serve my food, not involve me in your politics. Beyond unprofessional, and unethical! Shame on you! Shame on you shame on you shame on you! I will never be back. read more

Those of you who read my reviews, know I am usually pretty harsh on the Denver food scene as even to get some pre-made chicken and rice takes a solid 15 minutes and also the grocery stores are terrible and there is no produce. Anyway, this restaurant made me wish I was eating in Denver. The saga all began when my boyfriend and I decided to go to Jessica Biel's Wildlife Sanctuary. Before we left I decided to take the second and a half dab of my life. There's some debate whether the dab was too big or whether it's a Butane vs Enail issue, but I was way too high for my comfort zone and then I became very nauseous in the car. Even though I was very stoned and confused I do recall that my boyfriend was very unhappy with his food and mine was also meh. I had a buffalo chicken sandwich and it came on a ciabatta roll which was a flavor that doesn't go with buffalo chicken. The only reason we were there was because we were going to the Jessica Biel Animal Adventure and by the time we finally got out of this restaurant, it was too late to go as it is almost an hour drive back to our house and I had to be at work at 5 so it wouldn't be worth spending $30 to go in the park for 20 minutes. We were also held up by the fact that before going to Pepper Pod, we stopped at the only other local eatery and they ignored us for 12 minutes after bringing us a glass of water which we waited 5 minutes for. Positives about the Pepper Pod, they have wooden 70s style chairs and decor and the chairs are all engraved with the restaurant name. Someday we will get to the Jessica Biel Wild Animal Adventure Park and I will even pay for my boyfriend's ticket because this is the second weekend in a row we have tried and failed to get there. read more

Been going to the Pepper Pod for many years...would always stop after equine events out that way. Still the same great food, great staff, and wonderful atmosphere. If you haven't tried it you need to! Small business, private and beats all the corporate chains! read more

I really wanted to love this place as my dad was a frequent customer in the '50's. Unfortunately, I was rather disappointed. I had the brisket special which was an exceptionally small portion of meat that had obviously been in the warmer for quite some time. Fortunately, the flavor was good and the sauce was able to overcome the dryness. The side of onion rings were the most beautifully battered I have ever seen but the only thing I could taste was the cooking grease. Looking at the menu, the prices seem quite high but with the salad bar, minimal as it is, are not too far out of line. read more

First time here. Parking was weird because you just drive anywhere off the street and park there. Walking into the restaurant, my nose was assaulted by a bad smell and I almost turned around and walked out. I had read the great reviews and decided to try the food anyway. I ordered the fish and chips on this fine Friday night, along with broccoli cheese soup. The cheese in the soup tasted like the fake cheese used in stadium nachos, but the chunks of brocolli were real. The fried fish was OK. Soggy, greasy but OK. Fries were also Soggy and greasy. Not OK and I was unable to eat them. 2 pieces of not great fish and inedible fries cost more than $14. I can get more fish filets prepared better for less money at many places. The restaurant is in desperate need of updating. The carpet worn, the wall heat registers bent and filthy dirty. That Terrible stench in the restaurant continue throughout the meal. Not everything was bad. The service was fantastic and the butterscotch pie was good. I won't be back. read more

So we went all the way out here to try this place cause everyone said the steak is great. Seriously, Texas Roadhouse has better steak! My steak was not a very good cut. Had lots of grisle and was overcooked a little. The one thing that was good were the Rocky Mnt. Oysters. I had never tried them before but they were very tasty. Would not reccomend this place unless you just want some Oysters, and then only if you are passing through. Dont make the drive unless you have to. read more

It's a shame to see how much this restaurant has deteriorated. Under the management of Amy, the menu has been butchered. The quality of the food gets worse every year. We visit every Memorial Day & I believe this may have been the last time! The Peppers created something special! The Howards ran it beautifully! Dave, Beth & Amy have ruined it! I am so sad! read more

We stopped here after spending the day at the Wildlife Sanctuary. The ribeye and pork chops were both fantastic for the price. I'd definitely eat here again. read more

The Pepper Pod - Homemade coconut cream pie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hudson, Colorado

Off the beaten path for most Yelpers. I stopped in on my way back from Nebraska and was pleasantly surprised. This place has some history behind it and if shows in the decorations and furniture (in a good, authentic way). I sat at the bar, the bartender was friendly and attentive making sure I had everything I needed. Decided to order the pork chop special with a side of mashers with brown gravy. The. food came out in about 12 minutes, which was long enough for me to enjoy one trip to the salad bar. The chops were tender and well seasoned. The mash potatoes were whipped, and the brown gravy was a bit peppery. I suppose that is why they call it the Pepper Pod. I'd definitely stop by the next time I'm in town. read more

The BEST French dip and ribeye steak sandwich EVER! Famously great service...terrific!

If you want some classic, homestyle grub - This is the place for you! Huge portions, well made. Out of this world breakfast menu, and great lunch and dinner menu. This is also one of the few restauraunts i have ever seen that serve roxky mountain oysters - a cowboy delicacy that everyone should try at least once. I'll be back here many more times. read more

The food was good. But the meal was made by my server, Talara. She was extremely attentive. She was busy, but checked on each of her tables frequently. She's a really hard worker, and very kind. No matter what you pay her, Pepper Pod, it's not enough! read more

Both of us had chicken parm. Not very good...way too salty. Staff is friendly and the small salad bar is limited but fresh. Should have complained but didn't read more

This is a local hot spot! Average wait time for a table is about 20min on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening. Great comfort food! Service is usually good but can be slow if they are really busy. read more

I asked for recommendations to a great restaurant & I got at least 20 just for this restaurant. The service was so great and the food was super delicious. I drove 40 min. To get here and it was worth the drive and money. Thank you, read more

The food was decent for the price, the steak that we purchased was very bland. It also was over-cooked and believe it or not was cut into to see if it was done. The atmosphere is quaint as it is over 100 years old, they do need more servers as it left us with less than desirable service. Overall I would give it three stars because portions are generous and prices not too high, that being said I think a chain steakhouse would still be better than this restaurant. read more

I'm disappointed in Trip Advisor for it's overall rating of this restaurant. Based upon that (inflated) rating, we went there for lunch today. At first impression, it is badly in need of a general spruce-up... better yet, a complete rennovation. But worse than that, it was dirty. Everything I touched seemed sticky, and flies were bothering us. Before we sat down, I visited the men's room. I've seen more inviting facilities at the below average gas station. Normally, we'd head for the car about now. But considering the Trip Advisor rating, we stayed. At this point, I'm thinking the food must be spectacular! First, we received our tea and diet cola. Both of the straws came in torn, unsealed wrappers. I asked the waitress for sealed ones. I ordered the "fresh cod sandwich" with fries. My wife ordered the "turkey, ham and swiss croissant." After a long wait for the food, the piece of cod on my sandwich was about 60% fried batter, not much cod. The fries were good. My wife's "turkey, ham and swiss" croissant had no turkey on it. Now this is the weirdest thing, and a first in my experience... the ketchup seemed watered down! Even after a thorough shaking, it had the thinnest consistency of any ketchup I've ever seen. It came in a well-worn (used and reused) Heinz plastic bottle. I've had Heinz ketchup many times. It has always been way thicker. My wife did get a small $$ credit for the lack of turkey on the croissant. Oddly, the place was fairly busy! Based on this fact you might conclude that we are picky food snobs. Nothing could be further from the truth! We are easy to please and have reasonable expectations from a low/moderately priced locally-owned place. All we expect is decent food and service, and a clean, insect-free environment. Of those, only the service was passable. We surmise that in this small town of Hudson, CO, there is no competition to speak of. http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g33482-d3456842-r282731289-The_Pepper_Pod-Hudson_Colorado.html# read more

The Pepper Pod - This is one shot taken in the men's rest room. The toilet seat (won't post that gross pic) was stained and disgusting as well. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hudson, Colorado

Man this family owned & ran business is awesome. PEPPER POD has history dating back to the early 1900's, maybe even longer. It's nice to go to a restaurant knowing what your ordering is raised & or grown right here in Hudson Co. No store bought items...the beef they raise & I tell you, the flavor is to die for. It's aged perfectly! They serve pork chops there that are always supper moist...wish someone would share their secret. Breakfast is right on! When you stop in make sure you order their "french toast". They use sour dough & the portion is huge with a choice of meat. I get the bacon & it's not cheap & flimsy it's thick and flavorful. I can't say enough. ..I love everything I've tried to this date & recommend anyone driving thru the northeast end of Colorado stop in, but make sure you have an empty stomach. You wont be disappointed !!! read more

Upon entering, the hostess was very nice and me and my wife were seated immediately. The young lady that took our initial drink order was so nervous I almost felt bad for her, hope it was just her first day and not an ongoing thing. We decide to split an order of chicken finger and were surprised to find that they were highly proceeded and came with absolutely NO garnishment of any kind...costing a few pennies short or 9.00$. We were seated by the buffet in the front room with has direct line of sight to what seems to be the main servers station...while the seating was fine, there was a STEADY stream of profanity and gossip flowing from the servers station(f*** this and f*** that and can you believe that Bit** did this or that...) Our waitress was courteous and our food came swiftly, which is always important to us. I cannot say there was anything about this restaurant that would draw us back for a follow up visit. Sorry. read more

Comfort food in casual setting served with a smile in Hudson just off highway 52. One reason to come to this venerable 103 year old place - the cook meat right. Aged on site and cooked just right. We had the special that day Swiss steak with real mashers no instant. More a pot roast it was delicate flaking off in bites with no pressure from the fork and was rich with flavor. The chicken breast on my wife's sandwich was seasoned well and moist not overdone. Our daughter savored her 2 pork chops. Entrees come with a trip to the decent but nothing special soup and dslad bar. Good place for comfort food casual dining read more

This place was so bad it was kinda funny. At one point the food and service was so bad I started looking for video cameras cause I thought we were getting pranked. Hardly any one there...took 5 min to seat us..sat there 15 min ..waited another 30 for the food...showed up cold and over done. Hostess moved us two times and kept giving me crap about where to put the baby high chair. Waitress rude, smudge and angry. My steak was $25 and all fat. Go there if you wanna spend $60 bucks to be treated badly and eat horrible food. read more