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    Yak's Cafe

    4.0 (83 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Biscuits and gravy with a couple eggs
    Dale H.

    I LOVE this nice little local cafe and the food that "mama" cranks out is amazing! Driving from Moab to Phoenix, we decided to get our of Moab and get down the road a ways before stopping for breakfast - ended up being a great decision! As we approached Blanding, we looked at Yelp for breakfast dinners in Blanding. Came across Yaks and pulled in. Walked in and immediately fill in love - very much of a family feel. Got seated right away and got some delicious coffee right away. We ordered then the Maricopa happened - everything we ordered came out fast, came out hot and came out delicious. Breakfast quesadilla was so big my wife took half to go - and it was delicious. Biscuits and gravy was some if the best we've everything tasted. My BIL had the Yak special and said it was so good, he'd order it again. Best breakfast though was my Skie Burrito! I've never seen this on any other menu before and it was one of the best things I've ever eaten for breakfast. So good, I asked to go back in the kitchen and personally extend my thanks and appreciation to "mama". If you're ever near Moab, take the hour long trip down to Blanding to experience this place.

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    Tracy F.

    The Navajo tacos are amazing! Small feedback is the onions could be chopped up a bit smaller, loved the salsa too. We had a dog so could not sit inside, bummer as it was empty, the inside is nice with plenty of tables, easy on/off highway, the outside picnic tables are in full Sun, would be great if shade could be available.

    Biscuits and gravy meal
    Melissa B.

    I'm a sucker for little local hole-in-the-wall spots and this one is amazing! Packs a punch with huge, stick to your ribs meals, super quick and kind service and reasonable prices. If you're a large group and they are busy, they might have to you split up and an 18% gratuity will be added. This looks like a place loved by both locals and through travelers coming and going to different locations. Totally worth the stop before another day of adventures!

    Updated Menu  2025

    Breakfast burrito is awesome!! Order it with some grilled onions, sausage and bacon smothered im both the in house made green chile and cream gravy its big and yummy!!

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    8 days ago

    Service. Food. We always stop here when we are going through Blanding. Actually we make a point to stop here. Its that good.

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    11 months ago

    Love me some Yak!!!! Whether for breakfast or lunch, food is made to order and delish!!!

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    9 months ago

    Food tasty and hot and plentiful! Service very good and attentive! Small but great! Stop by!

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    9 months ago

    Made my friend yak on the side of the interstate 10/10 thanks for the laugh. Probably wouldn't eat again but might.

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    2 years ago

    I love this place! Food is excellent service is great this is a wonderful place for breakfast.

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    The owner is cranky and inflexible. The service is marginal. Portions are large atmosphere is good.

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    3 years ago

    Good diner. Fast service. Good food. Lots of people there, but not too full.

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    4 years ago

    It is a hole in the wall. But, it is clean inside and the food is good. Clearly. It is the place the locals go; that is an endorsement.

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    7 years ago

    Incredibly delicious food and EXCELLENT customer service!! I highly highly recommend this place!

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    3 years ago

    Great place to have a big filling breakfast before hitting the trails. Service was quick and friendly. Your coffee mug will not be empty.

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    Doug's Steak and BBQ - Combo plate brisket pulled pork and sausage

    Doug's Steak and BBQ

    4.4(70 reviews)
    18.6 mi

    Came in hyped for some "legendary" brisket and left feeling personally attacked by food. Staff…read moreacted like we were interrupting their very important TikTok scrolling session--barely looked up when taking the order, zero smiles, one-word answers, and straight-up rolled their eyes when I asked for extra sauce. Probably because I heard they make them share tips with the back crew. Pay the back crew better then. The meat? Dry as a cardboard box left in the Nevada sun for three summers. Brisket had the texture of an old boot sole and somehow zero smoke flavor--like they forgot to turn the smoker on. Ribs were tough, overcooked, and tasted mostly of disappointment. Coleslaw was just sad shredded cabbage swimming in watery mayo. Beans were straight from a can with zero seasoning. Even the sweet tea tasted like someone stirred it with regret. $18 for a two-meat plate that made me wish I'd just eaten gas station jerky instead. Place sucked. Atmosphere sucked. Food sucked. Would not return even if they paid me. 0/10, do not recommend unless you hate yourself

    There are three "hidden gems" in this small town in the middle of everywhere and nowhere. During…read morethe "off season", there are only 5 or 6 restaurants that are open. Doug's is one of them. On a recent weekend trip to Monticello, my son and I had the pleasure to dine at this unassuming little place. Inside and out, it is not much to look at, but don't judge this book by it's cover! Unfortunately, they didn't have ribs available, but the brisket... OMG THE BRISKET!!! Have you ever had brisket so incredibly tender that you actually needed a spoon? Seriously! This brisket was so tender that it would crumble and fall off of a fork! Service was fast, friendly, and helpful. You definitely need to try this place out next time you are in or near Monticello!!

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    Doug's Steak and BBQ
    Doug's Steak and BBQ - House salad with pulled pork

    House salad with pulled pork

    Doug's Steak and BBQ

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    Olde Bridge Grill - stew with frybread

    Olde Bridge Grill

    3.4(74 reviews)
    39.6 mi
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    This restaurant is NOT closed. We ate there May 18th, 2023…read more Been a while--decades--since I've had a Navajo Taco. Been jonesing hard since missing out on a taco truck at Four Corners back in 2015. Living on the east coast, I don't have a lot of Navajo Taco options. My husband and son? Had never had a Navajo Taco. This was the best introduction for them! The service here was terrific. The young man who seated and served us was great! Personable, funny, cool tats, really made the meal shine. The tacos were spectacular, perfect, with the fry bread done just right. The sweet potato fries were also spot-on, as was the coffee. The decor was rustic, fun, with old tools, a collection of beer cans and bottles, and comfy seating. I do have one regret, though. The cook came out to chat, and he told us about his band playing at a local venue, invited us to come hang. Sadly, we were on our way out of town. Can't remember the name of his band so I can share with friends who live in that area and would love to go see them play. I can almost remember it--Thunder in the Valley? Thunder on the Mountain? There were posters around the area, wish I'd taken a pic. Anyway, the restaurant is right next to the inn, which was clean, spacious, and didn't have a lick of internet. Which was kind of cool, actually. The river is right there, and, overall, this was a really terrific meal and I wish I could let the folks who made it that way know.

    Seems this place was different then anticipated. The signs posted on the windows that said "not a…read morebar" and "no booze" would reflect that their policy may have changed from the web sites i saw. Just looked to be a greasy spoon type place. But there are not many choices in the area for food.

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    Olde Bridge Grill - Smażony chleb Navajo z wołowiną.

    Smażony chleb Navajo z wołowiną.

    Olde Bridge Grill - Lunch Menu

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    Olde Bridge Grill - Smażony chleb Navajo z wołowiną, w tle sałatka.

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    Smażony chleb Navajo z wołowiną, w tle sałatka.

    Loungin' Lizard - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

    Loungin' Lizard

    4.5(396 reviews)
    52.3 mi
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    We looked for a lunch spot via Yelp on our way home from Telluride…read more Yelp did it again. Loungin' Lizard will be our go to every time we pass through Cortez in the future. We walked in and were immediately greeted by one of the bartenders and told to sit wherever we liked. We found a nice booth off to the side of the bar area. Our server Patrick stopped by the booth and pointed us to the food menu in the chalkboard. We also had another server but I didn't catch her name. They were both very friendly and attentive. I ordered the special for the day. A green chili Rueben & fries. Wow, this sandwich was so delicious! What a creative combination of flavors. Even the slaw in the Rueben included the green chilis. The fries were hot and crispy. My husband ordered the spicy BBQ pulled pork tacos. He said the tacos were amazing and the flavors were off the charts. They were topped with a slaw and pickles. The side of "tortilla chips" had a dusting of a very flavorful spice. Not sure what it was but very tasty. Looking over the menu, this restaurant has some very creative dishes. We can't wait to stop by again! My husband ordered

    Well due to food allergies I have to be careful with what I eat. So I asked for the pizza without…read moreBBQ since it was spicy. It was supposed to have roasted tomatoes as well. They were missing. Before all of this I was served the wrong pizza. It was caught after a few bites by our attentive server. They made sure our drinks were filled.

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    Loungin' Lizard - Right side of restaurant was brighter and I should have requested to be seated there.

    Right side of restaurant was brighter and I should have requested to be seated there.

    Loungin' Lizard - Pulled pork nachos

    Pulled pork nachos

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