Don't be fooled, their matcha lattes are just as delicious as their coffee my brother and I loved the little shack along with the gift shop next door. Definitely recommend stopping by while on the way to the lake !! read more

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Still good. Stopped in on our way home from our cabin last weekend and were not disappointed. The burgers were still flavorful and juicy, the cheese was melted to perfection, and the fries (while the portions seemed significantly smaller than last year) were still perfection. It was very pleasant sitting in their field, watching the traffic pass on 285. Since it was too hot to have anyone stay in the car, we had our pup and kitty (both leashed) in the shade of our picnic table. The only thing that would be nice is if they added umbrellas yo the tables- the table tops and benches were sooooo hot baking in the sun. read more

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BestBLT ever!! Great location, we were desperately hungry after a long drive through Boreas pass. Will always Remember this place!

We wanted to like the Hungry Moose Caboose so much but we were disappointed. The burger was greasy with little flavor. The BLT was greasy but with some flavor. The undercooked fried were also greasy. We have never had such greasy fries, burgers, or BLTs. We will try them again sometime but based on the great reviews, we are very disappointed. Two stars for location and one star for the friendly staff. read more

Best hamburger and fries I've had in Colorado! Place is also called the Hungry Moose Caboose on hwy 285! Worth a stop! read more

Greasy tiny burgers at Ritz-Carlton prices at Hungry Moose Caboose. The owner (the guy with a nose ring and bad attitude who yells at customers) pretends to be "a chef." He isn't. Warming up frozen patties doesn't qualify as one. There is no service; the dude has attitude but no gratitude (only collecting undeserved gratuities). The place is dirty and under the burning sun, in the middle of July. There are no umbrellas or even a hint of shade. Dust everywhere and occasional dirty napkins under the tables. The "Moose" is still very hungry and probably sick to its stomach. Skip it. read more

Don't listen to Janet. Apparently she wants a McDonald's burger - dry, tasteless. My burger - the bacon cheeseburger was frickin amazing!! Lots of flavor, lots of condiments. Great job. I'm not a skin in kind of fries guy, but mine were piping hot. Thanks for the great lunch/dinner today!!! read more

Ice cream stop on back road to Breckenridge. Milkshakes, banana split, strawberry ice cream. Nice people.

Great fries! They offer an impossible burger and it was also very yummy. Would stop here again!

I miss it! I wish it were open. The elk brats are really good and it's nice to have another option for food in Jefferson + they have/had beer! We also love the ice cream & shakes! read more

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Finished a day hike on the Colorado Trail, and stopped here on a Sunday afternoon. Quick and friendly service! Good prices and excited to see locally owned beef being served. As a current Kansas native this made my heart happy! Burger and fries hit the spot! Will definitely be back. read more

Stopped by for the first time today, and really enjoyed our meal. Great burger and fries.

This is an unassuming little restaurant located on the side of Highway 285 in Jefferson, CO. We stopped as we were starving and were pleasantly surprised to find a wonderful gem. The restaurant has loads of outdoor seating and is dog/kid friendly. There are also inside tables in case it is a bit too hot or cold outside. Menu is mainly classic American items such as Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Salads, etc. They have a full bar. There is also a little ice cream window, bathrooms were clean. The food was tasty, and the staff friendly. Food came in a reasonable time (25 minutes for 2 Grilled Chicken Sandwich). If I ever find myself on 285 with some hunger I will definitely hold out for Hungry Moose Caboose. read more

Extremely friendly owner. He welcomed us immediately and provided helpful information for us as this was our first visit. Outstanding craft beer - draft from a local brewery. Being we live not too far love to see local businesses support one another. Very neat, authentic and comfortable place. The decor is true to the property's root yet offers all modern day immentities. Will definitely be back & recommend anyone looking for a genuine experience stop by! read more

This place has great food last time I was there it was a little on the expensive side but it's still great food and it's pretty fast

Great discovery after we wheeled over in our Jeep from Breckenridge. Local craft beer, burgers and ice cream. Great place! read more

Jefferson Depot - American Near Me - Jefferson, Colorado

Great roadside burger joint on the side of US285. Cozy atmosphere and high quality (but not high falutin') burgers, dogs, fries, and shakes. CASH ONLY. Seating is very cute and cozy. Biggest drawback is restrooms are 25¢ per visit and are pit toilets! Otherwise a top notch joint worth a stop. read more

Jefferson Depot - American Near Me - Jefferson, Colorado

Spent the weekend in the Lost Park area and we were in need of a good meal. We came through Jefferson hoping for a large choice of eateries, but only saw this place and the gas station/kitchen across the street. We chose wisely. I had a hamburger fries and coke. The burger was amazing, and the fries were extra salty and crispy, my favorite. My friends had burritos and gave them the thumbs up as well. The staff was friendly and talked with us for a bit while we waited for the food. Only complaint is the price, my fries, cheeseburger and coke came in at $11. You can obviously eat for less there if you want but had a bit of sticker shock there. read more

The new owner are really doing their best to make this place great, food is good. We stopped at this place after our camping trip and had a lunch. One thing the owner working on is getting in-house restrooms as of now restrooms are out side and coin operated, good thing is they give you free quarter. read more

The cheeseburger was fantastic. The meat was fresh as were all of the vegetables (lettuce, tomato, onions). The service was prompt, and very courteous. Not sure about why anyone would complain about a fresh $6.75 hamburger. One serving of fries was more than enough for my wife and I. The historical train station was a bonus. We will definitely stop net time we are on 285. read more

Headed to the Valley, we stopped at this little place. It's a little joint, you order at the little window, eat at either a picnic table or in your car and go. I had a burger and my FH had a pulled pork sandwhich. TO DIE FOR! Very tasteful and hearty! The fries are yummy too! They have condiments and knapkins on the tables and are pretty friendly. Regardless of the time of year, it's windy. Jefferson sits in a valley like setting and the wind blows all of the time. Hang on to your meal! read more

Stopped there for the first time today. Great service, great atmosphere and terrific food! The burger was amazing. Had really good live music. Spoke with the owner who was really nice. Both went out of their way to make sure everyone was having a good experience. Looking forward to next time!! read more

Bring a quarter..... We stopped to get ice cream....nothing at all spectacular about it in the least. Prices of other items on the menu seemed extremely high. And BRING A QUARTER if you need to use the restroom. They are, quite possibly, the last place in American that makes you pay to use the bathroom (and it's a campsite type bathroom to boot with no running water). Give me a break! I won't even slow down for this place the next time I'm traveling down 285. read more

We've lived here a year and they're never open. Went by last Sat evening for "the worlds best burger" and guess what, closed. It was several hours before their posted closing hours and their "open" sign was on. Parked across the street because of our trailer, walked over to eat and no one there. Wasted our time. Guess we'll never know what their burger is like read more

Stopped to figure out directions and found an amazing place. Great history, wonderful host, and amazing food.

This place is the Best!! After camping in Pike, we came down to get ice and stopped here!! The Burgers were HUGE and DELICIOUS! Almost as if I made them at home!! The Chili Cheese Fries were spectacular!! I would recommend this stop to EVERYONE who is driving down 285!! I cannot wait to try their Brats!! Keep up the Great Work you guys!!!! read more

The Depot Dog was fantastic! Bacon, chili, cheese, onions, relish and dog hit the spot. Also try: Trainwreck Burger and the chocolate shake read more

Jefferson Depot - Good times at the Hungry Moose Caboose! - American Near Me - Jefferson, Colorado

Thank you John for responding and will will stop by next time we are out that way at our claim.

Never again. Waited an hour and then demanded a refund. A bunch of people were waiting for over 40 minutes. There were three people working and no food coming out somehow. It was an impressive show of incompetence. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. I had just gotten off the CT and was craving a burger for the last few days. I ordered one right before they closed and I swear it was one of the best burgers I'd ever had. While I was waiting for a ride the owner asked me to wait inside even though they closed. The hospitality and kindness simply blew me away. Anyone passing through I would highly recommend even if it's just to talk to the people there read more

We stopped here along the way to Telluride from Denver. The young guy who took our order was very friendly. We decided to take our order to go since we had such a far drive ahead of us we figured we'd save time eating in the car. After around 30 minutes of waiting for our food, we grabbed the bag and headed out. Around 20 miles into the drive we began eating and I noticed that 3 items that we ordered were missing (total: around $30 worth of food). We decided it was worth making a u-turn and driving back to the restaurant to get our order straightened out. The owner of the restaurant WAS SO RUDE when I told him the situation. He took my bag and threw all of my food away (some of the order was correct). He told me it was all my fault and I should have checked to make sure I had all my food before leaving the restaurant. He did give us a refund on the missing items, but how he handled everything was so unprofessional and I will never be returning to this place again. It's too bad because his wife seemed very friendly and was accommodating to us read more

They no longer have gluten free bread for the burgers . Please bring gf options back. There are very few options along this stretch of highway and your burgers used to be delicious! read more

If you are driving by the teensy town of Jefferson, CO on 285, STOP for the burger! Made to order and really, really good. Order at the window and eat at a picnic table or in your car. You will not be sorry you stopped. read more

We blasted through Jefferson today and we needed a treat. We've stopped in Jefferson before for a coffee or an ice cream cone on the east side of the street not realizing the place we needed to be was at 'the Moose'. Jefferson is just a blip on the highway so finding the Red Caboose will be impossible to miss. Drive up, order at the window, anchor yourself at a picnic table (as a previous reviewer pointed out - this is where the wind goes when it is done everywhere else) and jump up to the window when they call your name. It's the best! Today's treat were the malts. Yummy! We raved about them all the way back to town. P.S. I'm waiting to award the fifth star after we try the burgers. They looked and smelled amazing! read more

I've been waiting for my hamburger and fries for 1.5 hours. Still waiting. They must be very under staffed. Said it would be 15-20 minutes

Food is good. The service was terrible the day I went there. Once they started bringing me my order (not all at once), it took them about 20 minutes before I got all of the items I ordered. read more

I was lucky enough to stumble upon this hidden gem this summer on the way to a camping trip. We pulled over for a pit stop and ended up spending a cpl hours here. Burgers were on point and the workers at the bar were very polite. Thank you for your hospitality and direction on places to visit. Sometimes you need to get lost to find your way. read more

New ownership here has made this the gem of South Park! Stop here for burgers that rival any I can get in Denver, super friendly service, and a bathroom that is the cleanest, most beautiful highway pit stop I've ever laid eyes on. Seriously. This place is not to be missed!! read more

We were driving south from Denver and knew we wanted to stop for lunch. We chose this because of the great 5 star reviews on yelp. So glad we did! We would have driven right by otherwise. Skip the restaurants in Bailey and drive to Jefferson (as long as the weather is nice because it is outdoor seating)! Great hamburgers, BBQ pork and chicken! The setting in the valley with the snow-capped mountains was beautiful as well! read more

We stopped here for lunch after hiking some 14ers in the area. Had a burger and a coffee con leche from next door and both definitely hit the spot! Friendly and caring service as well. I was about a quarter short on cash for the coffee and the woman at the counter covered it for me. Definitely stop here if you're traveling down 285 and remember to bring your cash. Can't wait to come back! read more