Bubba&#x27;s

Cool little local place with good food and quick service. Cortez is not short on great breakfast…read morespots.

The owners wife/waiter is always stingy with the coffee and she's not nice always rude to native…read moreamerican costumers. -0000 stars

Breakfast burrito

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Country Eggs Benedict ( sausage instead of Canadian bacon).

Durango Diner

4.2(315 reviews)

45.3 mi

We ended up eating at Durango Diner twice during our visit, and that says everything…read more The food here is absolutely outstanding. One of the things that really stood out is that they grate the hash browns right in front of you. You can taste the difference, fresh, crispy, and done right. On our first visit, I had the chile relleno omelette with hash browns, and it was incredible, perfectly cooked with amazing flavor. We liked it so much that we came back before leaving town. This time I had the classic breakfast with eggs, sausage, hash browns, and their green chili... and wow. The green chili was so good we actually bought a jar to take home. What truly elevated the experience was the service. Our waitress was full of energy, genuinely friendly, and made us feel so welcome, it honestly made our day (or at least gave us a fantastic start to it). If you're in Durango, this place is a must. We made it our last stop before heading out of town, and we'll absolutely be back.

A Durango staple. Must eat here when in Durango. The cure is…read morea favorite, the blueberry pancakes are big enough to share and especially love Greg's artistic toppings. Breakfast burritos are great on the go. Great people and service.

Narrow hallway inside

Huevos rancheros

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Durango Diner. Outdoor sign.

Loungin' Lizard

4.5(398 reviews)

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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.

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

Pulled pork nachos

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Pippo's Cafe

4.3(118 reviews)

Comfort breakfast food. Service was quick and ambiance was crowded ( place is small). Your basic…read morebreakfast place. 4.3 stars.

Good food and friendly locals, bit of a wait but that's a good sign!…read more We were happy with the grub, the service and struck up a couple good conversations with some locals. All in all a great experience!

Table decor

Breakfast burrito smothered with pork green chili

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Rupert’s

4.7(129 reviews)

45.9 mi

NPO since 8 pm day before I was ready for some food and caffeine since diagnostic testing was over…read more Came to Rupert's based off reviews....they didn't disappoint. What a hopping cafe. I ordered the vegan French toast and a side of bacon. Having a severe egg allergy makes breakfast choices out limited. The cinnamon on the French toast gave it the right crisp plus the maple syrup was spot on for my taste buds. The bacon is thin strips which aren't my thing I prefer thick cut bacon. It has a few counter seats and then as many tables as can be put inside for seating. Turnover of tables was quick. Many people came and went. I enjoyed my hot tea and read while I ate.

Had to take the truck to Ford because a chipmonk chewed thru a wire. Sigh. It was 10am and…read morebreakfast sounded good. Found this nice little place. So cool inside with crazy toasters on the walls. Also seating outside. Service was great and with a smile. I had the Animas breakfast which was bacon and eggs with 2 delicious potato cakes and wheat toast. Very good. Coffee good. The wife had corn beef hash with 2 over easy eggs on top. She loved. I knew it as soon as I read their menu. She likes different stuff. They also make breakfast drinks but alas, we had to drive 3 hours back to Creede so had to pass. Someone got a burger for lunch that looked good but was huge.

Cute little toasters on the wall

Potato pancakes Homemade corned beef hash

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A motto.

Patio Diner

4.3(243 reviews)

45.5 mi

Small town business at its best. Modest decor but wonderful service and food. Go for the chili…read moreburger!

Amazing food in a relaxing diner atmosphere. Service is fast and friendly and prices are very…read morereasonable.

License plate wall

1/3 pound burger topped with a green chile HUGE FLAVOR!!!!

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The Farm Bistro

4.3(427 reviews)

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We were there late on a Tuesday evening and were sat immediately…read more Tanner, our waiter, was attentive and personable. We had the side salad with the most incredible, flavorful, garlicky croutons and we shared the lamb meatballs - they had a great combination of flavors! My husband had the Old Cowboy and I had the lemon basil martini. Both were wonderful additions to our meal.

We went to this restaurant on a work trip. So glad to have stopped here for dinner. It was a group…read moreof 6 and we were attended to very nicely. Service was great. We all got salads, each different but the farm salad was soooo delicious, I got it with their citrus vinaigrette. Pizza crust was a little cardboardy. But the mushroom pasta was delicious!!! The sauce was so good and the mushrooms were cooked perfectly. I'd recommend this place & if I ever found myself in Cortez I'd stop by again.

Chicken fried steak

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Giuseppes

4.5(27 reviews)

54.5 mi

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It's great to have an unusual option on the mountaintop--and this is a fun and funky casual…read morecajun/creole joint. -you order at the counter and they bring the food out to you--our order did take a very long time to come out (especially considering we were anxious to get back to the slopes) -you can get tall boys of beers which is nice -unusual menu with a lot of cajun/creole options--had a delicious po boy and very good gumbo--especially for at 12000 feet! -amazing views of the mountains and nature--a bunch of birds were in the area when we were there as well

The food is very good. Even better considering it is served at a 12,000 foot altitude. The people…read moreare amazing, both servers and patrons because everyone is happy to be here. I had the Chucks Famous Chili ($14) and it was just like my Mother's Chili. Hearty and delicious! Be sure to add Jalapenos from the condiment bar. Just right for a skiing lunch.

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Oscar's Cafe

4.2(539 reviews)

45.2 mi

Nestled in a strip mall at a major shopping center, Oscar's has plenty of parking -- which is good,…read morebecause the inside seems to be quite crowded with customers. Specializing in breakfast and lunch (though Sunday is breakfast-only), the fare comes in sizable portions for a reasonable cost. The food was all very tasty -- high-quality biscuits and gravy, good hash browns, excellent bacon, and house-made green chili, a long with decent eggs and pancakes the size of your plate. Bring an appetite and expect it will be fulfilled. The decor is like what one imagine's a diner at a train station would be (complete with an operating model train endlessly circling the walls just below the ceiling). The tables were a bit cramped for four -- overall, elbow room is at a premium -- but it was worth it. Service was reasonably fast, and quite friendly If we pass through Durango again, this will definitely be on the list to visit.

Always a favorite - best breakfast ham steak anywhere! I have enjoyed Oscar's whenever in Durango…read morefor many years but now appreciate the all day breakfast on Sundays.

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Dove Creek Dinner Bell

4.9(12 reviews)

24.0 mi

First time coming here on our rv trip through multiple states. Food: yummy burrito! The sauce was…read moregood! service: nice staff! Ambiance: casual and homey atmosphere. Thank you

Food and service were good. Burgers and grilled ham and cheese were good. Lives the fries…read more Had to listen to Newsmax though so points off for atmosphere.