How anyone can claim that Johnson's Corner has the "best" cinnamon roll is beyond me. 20 years ago, yes! Today, no. It's a dry, overly sweet, monster plopped on a plate. It tastes more like it was fresh out of the microwave and much less like it was out of the oven. read more

I heard about this place not long after I moved to Denver so I had to try it out. We kept hearing about the cinnamon rolls, and how can I turn down a famous cinnamon roll? So we made the trip to Johnson's Corner. Well, I was a bit disappointed. It's just your average, greasy diner, just in a truck stop with a big gift shop. The cinnamon roll was really big, not really all that good, and I can't say it was worth the trip out there. It was average at best, in general. I took my parents here when they were out because they have the craziest sweet tooth one could ever have and they enjoyed it. It is fun to people watch, cause this defiantly isn't Denver so the sights are a bit different that what we city folk are used to! The gift shop is fun to browse around in too. read more

Hungry? Want to eat? Want to be full when you walk out? Like huge cinnamon rolls that are swimming in sugary frosting? Enough said. One of my favorite memories is from when I used to duck hunt nearby and my buddy and I would get a cloud of fresh-cooked bacon scent that would waft over our cold and tired bodies around 7:00. Invariably we would leave the decoys and head over for breakfast. read more

The Corned Beef Hash Breakfast was good. The Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll, big as a salad plate, was AMAZING! The dead fly on the ledge next to me, not so much. read more

So I have been here twice. Once I stayed and actually ate (well we had a cinnamon roll there) and the other time I just stopped in to grab some waters and a cinnamon roll. Both times I was there I really felt like the people who work there seem inconvenience by you being there. The cinnamon rolls are really good and everything in the restaurant case actually looks pretty yummy. So if it were me I'd tell you to grab it to go. As far as the gas station side. There are tons of little knickknacks and such that you can buy. There are a lot of those kinds of things and then the normal gas station stuff. Prices seem a little higher to me but maybe I have no idea. read more

After years of tearing past Johnson's corner at 85mph on I-25, a group of 6 of us came here for a late breakfast. Tempted by the legend of the cinnamon rolls, we started with one of those. My tip - split one for the table... they're huge (and good!) The breakfast itself is ok, especially if you want to meet your monthly quota of grease all in one meal. Still, this is a place I'd recommend everyone try once. The people watching is entertaining (at least for a bit), and the place is stuck in a time warp from the 50's or 60's. read more

Quintessential truck stop diner with everything you'd need to keep travelling and OPEN ALL HOURS. The Diner is worth stopping for breakfast. Quick and hot food with big coffee mugs although it's usually busy with truck traffic or the touristy kind of folk. The access to parking could be better by having more room around the building itself. A highlight for those traveling is that they have TV monitors that show all the roads during the winter months. Also, they have good bathrooms and all the convenience store grab-n-go's for the road. read more

Johnson's Corner - Diners Near Me - Johnstown, Colorado

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Ahhh, the open road. The wind blowing through your hair, the comforting rhythmic feeling of the tires on the asphalt, the stereo blasting your favorite songs. There's nothing like a road trip to explore wherever the highway might take you, be it a couple of hours or a couple of days. Part of a proper road trip experience is truck stop dining on your adventure. Our family has been driving beyond Fort Collins to enjoy more of what Colorado has to offer - sometimes it's a day trip down to Denver, other times it's a outdoor expedition in the Rocky Mountains. No matter where we go, or what we do, we usually start the trip with a traditional visit to Johnson's Corner for some classic diner grub. Johnson's Corner is the best of the best of greasy spoons. It's simple, no frills cooking that it hits the right spot. Are you going to get anything gourmet here? Not a chance. But that's not its intended purpose. What they provide is a plate of down home Americana. While I don't think Johnson's Corner lives up to all of the media hype, I do think they are the best truck stop that serves a better-than-most diner menu. The majority of the menu items aren't anything special for the taste buds, but I can't think of a better greasy spoon experience anywhere else. Despite its average appeal, Johnson's Corner will always remain a road trip tradition for our family, feeding us for our journey as Willie Nelson says best - "goin' places that I've never been, seein' things I may never see again." read more

The cinnamon rolls are the largest and heaviest I have ever seen. Other than size and weight, they hold no claim to any superlatives. In fact, I think they are awful. They are WAY too sweet and the pastry is doughy. I wouldn't eat one of their cinnamon rolls again even if they gave it to me for free. read more

We were disappointed in our breakfast today, I'm a Colorado native, been coming to Johnson's corner most of my life. My main concerns were; it took over 40 minutes to be served, eggs were cold and the corned beef hash was CLEARLY burned, yet our server still brought it to our table. She took off the cost of the coffee. She never came back to our table to ask us how our meal was. We had to ask for the check read more

Johnson's Corner - Burned corn beef hash - Diners Near Me - Johnstown, Colorado

This place is hilarious. Worth it alone for the people watching and awesome selection of keychains, t-shirts, and other ridiculous Colorado souvenirs. We got grilled cheeses and fries, so we were too full for one of the famous cinnamon buns. But word on the street is that the world famous recipe had been changed a couple years ago and they do not live up to their former glory. Truth? I'm not sure.... Don't forget to read the epic story of Johnson's Corner on the insert at the table. I left full, and stocked up on Colorodo crap. read more

Ok, there is only one time when this place is acceptable: When it's about 2:30am, you're coming down from being hammered, and you need greasy-spoon food. Outside of these conditions, why the hell would you subject yourself to this? P.S. World-Famous cinnamon rolls? WORLD FAMOUS? Really? MY ASS! read more

I had the opportunity to stop in for dinner at Johnson's Corner on my way back to Denver. I would have never found a place like this out in the country on Yelp. I actually tracked it down via roadfood.com. Going in the front door, I had already decided that I was getting the chicken-fried steak and a cinnamon roll for dessert. As Jamie L. indicated, this joint is classic americana. The kind of place your folks would have stopped at when they were dating. I was greeted promptly and placed my order. My food was out quickly and I dug in. My steak and mashed potatoes were absolutely drenched in gravy. So much gravy. I scraped a lot of it off so that I could get the flavor of the steak. The steak was good, and the potatoes were okay. I'd get it again, this time with the gravy on the side. My second side was applesauce, which was fantastic. It was chunky applesauce and it was all chunks. Which I liked. It was out of a can though, according to the waitress. I ordered the cinnamon roll for dessert. I made the wise choice to get the icing on the side. They literally filled a soup bowl with icing. The roll is decent without the icing. I think some butter would go a long way. As someone else mentioned, the icing itself is a little off. I couldn't figure out what it was, but I ate half and took the other half home for snack. And it tasted even better as a snack. Service was friendly, if a little slow at times. If I'm headed up I-25 in the future, I'll stop by, no doubt. read more

Food is always tasty. Quick service. I've never had a bad experience here. The cinnamon rolls are awesome and huge. Great place for comfort food. French dips are so yummy! Breakfast too read more

It's not what it used to be but they have a good breakfast. Nothing to write home about but it does in a pinch.

I ate here a few years ago and recently went back. Same food as before- big portions, homestyle diner food. I didn't order the cinnamon rolls but they looked good. I ordered the chicken fried steak which came with eggs/hashbrowns/toast (or biscuits and gravy). The portions were large and the meal was around $12 with tip. Again, just diner food..but good diner food at that. read more

Great down home food. If your ever looking for that grandmas kitchen home cooked meal look no further. This place has been an iconic restaurant in this area for a long long time. Maybe as long as the wagon trains passed through. Either way it's good food. The staff is friendly and helpful and their cinnamon rolls are signature to them so don't leave with out one. Give it a try you'll love it. read more

Most gigantic cinnamon rolls ever. If these don't put you in a sugar coma then nothing will. I have never had better service at a truck stop. read more

Great place to eat, food is good and very reasonably priced.. gets busy on the weekend, but the staff is still friendly and efficient! I like this place, I'll be back there soon!! read more

This is our weekly family outing for dinner, since it's right up the way from Johnstown. It's your typical greasy spoon truck stop, but with THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS EVER!!! Seriously, they've been profiled on FoodTV shows because of them. My usual weekly dinner rotation is the green chile smothered burrito, the taco, or sometimes their reuben. My parents love the breakfast burrito, and my hubby loves the chicken fried steak. I've tasted all the above, and they're all great. The place is also great for kids. The noise level is just high enough that slightly loud children are not noticed. Usually, they're fawned over by the older couples who frequent there, and the waitresses and waiters as well. The food selection is good for kids, and always includes a drink, a side and a pack of oreos for dessert (and our waiters/waitresses usually know to sneak them to us so that they don't distract from the dinner). The service is awesome - they're always friendly and helpful, and since we come once a week, they recognize us by sight (which I find is always a plus). Finally, the store has the usual eclectic offerings one may find in a large truck stop serving traveling customers, with a Colorado tourist skew. I've picked up last minute birthday presents there more than once. Very convenient! All in all, if you're traveling I-25 in Northern Colorado as a tourist or a local, you HAVE to stop by Johnson's Corner. It's just a necessary part of the journey! read more

I am a frequent visitor at Johnsons Corner and have always loved their food and service. Since they were bought by TravelCenter almost nothing has changed: their customer service is always done promptly and with a smile, food is still quick and plentiful and the cinnamon rolls are still simple the best around. One thing has changed unfortunately and that is the quality of the food. Potatoes (Hash Browns and French fries) aren't as crisp anymore , eggs have lost their flavor and "fluff" and the overall quality has gone down just enough to make me question the drive to get there. It's still a great restaurant... But they must have changed their cook staff because the edge is gone. read more

Over all three stars - Typical Greasy Spoon comfort food. Breakfast Burrito was ok but the hash browns was bland unseasoned crispy on the outside and mush on the inside. Server was very friendly. Today the early morning local farmers were all sitting around talking about their crops, the weather, and the local news. So the environment was very friendly and entertaining. I would return but definitely not on a frequent basis. read more

CLEAN!!! No cobwebs, no dusty picture frames! The breakfast, a #1 with dippy eggs, toast, hashbrowns, and some of the finest bacon I've ever had, was served fast, exactly as ordered, and delicious. Hubs was completely happy.. Finished everything on his plate! That never happens. Service was friendly, price was super reasonable, and the view of the Rockies was amazing. read more

Johnson's Corner - Last night I proclaimed the bacon to be the finest I'd tasted. This morning I saw buffalo sausage and am glad I did! - Diners Near Me - Johnstown, Colorado

Truckstop....more curd stop. Best damn cheese curds on this side of the Atlantic. 10/10

They just may be the best cinnamon rolls on the planet.

Cool store for pitstop bathroom are fairly clean. Get one of their famous cinnamon rolls.. just to stand in line to warm it up for 10 mins so staff can warm up their lunch. read more

Quintessential truck stop and diner....pure Americana. Cheap prices, 24 hour breakfast, big cinnamon rolls, chicken fried everything!! Fill up your vehicle and your belly here. :-) read more

The cinnamon rolls at Johnson Corner are quite simply the best in the world. It's worth the stop. read more

Johnson's Corner - World Famous Cinnamon Rolls - Diners Near Me - Johnstown, Colorado

I stopped in for lunch on my way home one afternoon after hearing a coworker rave about the cinnamon rolls. I had a club sandwich and didn't have enough time to eat a cinnamon roll there, so I asked for a cinnamon roll to go. Instead of putting it in a to-go box, they told me to go to the front, where they pulled out a pre-wrapped one. I wanted mine warmed up, but there was a line of people waiting so I just left. Next time I will make sure to have enough time to get their cinnamon roll in the restaurant, or see what they can do to give me a warm one before I leave. Otherwise, the restaurant was bright and very inviting and the club was delicious. I will definitely be back. read more

World famous cinnamon rolls? Bah...... Look, I really like Johnson's Corner. I have a soft spot in my heart for greasy truck stop food, and this place definitely doesn't disappoint in that arena. Tasty greasy-spoon type of food, good portions, and decent service. I would never steer someone away from the place. But the cinnamon rolls...world famous? Pshhhh...please. Highly, highly overrated. They're mass produced. They're dry. And there are better places in the area to get a cinammon roll. (Three that I'd recommend over JC: Vern's, Silver Grill, and the mall. Yes, even Cinnabon is better than Johnson's Corner. WAY better.) So stop on in there and get your grub on, just don't go out of your way for the cinnamon rolls. read more

There must be people on their payroll to submit on yelp! It's so cold here you could hang beef! Been here 30 min and no food yet? Don't come here if you you are hangry! It would be one star if it wasn't for the service. I food came 45 mins later! It was just ok. read more

I recently stopped to try the "world famous cinnamon rolls" and was sorely disappointed. They were dry, hard, the icing clumped off in one piece to the top of the container and there was little flavor. I asked for a full refund, which I rarely do at restaurants. read more

We used to go to Johnson's corner often to have dinner with her grandkids. Since the new ownership, the kitchen is incredibly slow and the wait service is just as bad. We went last night and waited over 25 minutes for four simple meals read more

I have been coming to Johnson's Corner for 25 years and have seen a lot of changes. One thing that has not changed is the friendly service and the wonderful food. I love their beef vegetable soup. The store is so fun to walk around. They used to have a lot more Western things that were unique, but now it seems more touristy. I know they have won awards for their cinnamon rolls, but I don't think they're that great any more. They used to be a lot tastier and more like homemade. Still, I love coming to Johnson's corner and it feels like home. read more

I have eaten here about a dozen times over the years. I have never tried the cinamon rolls. The place is clean. Never a wait for a table. Friendly staff. Quick service. I have always gotten the same thing. The chili burger with green chili. I would like to try other things but this burger is huge(I can not even finish it), tastes awesome and is cheap, so I can't venture away. Quite possibly the best chili verde burger in the world. read more

Food here is pretty good and they have a great gift shop! The cinnamon rolls are ok, but they have lots of that white sugary stuff on the roll which can make your stomach do somersaults. My personal fav cinnamon rolls is at the Silver Grill in Fort Collins. read more

I dropped in to grab a "world famous" cinnamon bun. The billboards did their job! I grabbed one out the case to go then warmed it in the microwave. The icing is deliciously sweet and paired perfectly with the bready cinnamon bun. Not the best I've ever had, but very yummy for a roadside truck stop. read more

We stopped here because we have eaten here in the past, and we were terribly disappointed in how the quality of the food had deteriorated. My husband had a 'hamburger steak' that was like a child's thin hamburger patty at a burger chain. No bread or gravy, and not tasty. I had roast beef that was like I buy in the prepackaged section at the grocery store. It was not very good either. We did have great service. Bad food wasn't her fault! Very sad that a past good memory turned sour by bad food. read more

One star donuts, one star apple fritters. Lame. Sucks I wasted money here. The raised donuts were dry and over-cooked. The apple fritters tasted more like a grease trap. Live and learn. read more

This is your pretty typical truck stop. Nothing out of the ordinary to me. I wanted to stop because we've driven by so many times and it always looks packed with people and for some reason I like to stop at truck stops. It's usually an interesting scene. They have giant cinnamon rolls, which I hear are very good. Unfortunately I don't have much of a sweet tooth and we didn't eat at the cafe (maybe next time). This review is only for the truck stop section. They have quite a few pumps to fill up at, so you won't be waiting long if you have to. The restrooms were clean and the store was nicely laid out. They also have showers and laundry facilities for you truckers out there. There is plenty of parking for the rigs too. read more