Awesome service, great breakfast! Great prices, small menu but something for everyone. Definitely a cute place to stop for a quick breakfast or lunch with lots of character and seriously wonderful service. Get the French toast, it's amazing!! read more

Kendall Mountain Cafe - American Near Me - Silverton, Colorado

There isn't a lot of pretense to this place, I get the impression that this restaurant caters more to the locals rather then tourist so that was nice. The food is well prepared and very tasty. The service is great, the meal was served promptly and by a very welcoming gentleman. read more

Great place. Just walk in and enjoy. It may take a minute but just relax. Great food and the green chile sauce is perfect.

Fun, quaint place. Great price, great food, good sized portions. Off the beaten path, which I LOVED. headed over there b/c of great Yelp reviews. Totally worth the walk. Great value. American food. read more

Maybe it was the soaked, soggy, gloppy untoasted bun, lying limp under the highly-well-done (not medium rare) open-faced green chili angus beef burger complete with gristle I had to fish from between my teeth. (Too bad, really, since the green chili was tasty and this might have been the basis of a successful dish with a little more care.). Maybe this was just an unfortunate choice of menu item? But then, the curled fries were chewy rather than anywhere near crisp as had been promised (though they looked deeply browned, so someone at least tried but lacked technique). Perhaps I was put off by the clean-where-it-counted but icky lavatory (see pictures) with a seat that didn't fit the bowl and a dirty mopping cart stored in the corner. Or the peeling dated wallpaper with mismatched, nothing-original pics of fish and prints-of-poker-playing dogs, and a Sysco Systems cutting board in the shape of New Mexico (?) on the walls. Or disappointed by the lack of any view at all of the gorgeous nearby mountains (hardly necessary, but too bad considering the town's setting.) Still, the service was friendly (which counts for a lot) and the price cheap (which seriously deserves a point in a tourist town). Look, I love a hole-in-the-wall with good food, but this just wasn't it. At least, not today, or not this dish. The strength of other reviews brought us here, but it didn't live up to them, sadly. read more

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Excellent Reuben!!! So hot and tasty. Not healthy, but fully legit in the Reuben category.

Definitely best breakfast in Silverton! Awesome lunch as well...most consistent as well which is key in my book. Love the green chili and love the service. Keep on keeping on KMC! read more

Grandma & I took three kids here (ages 12, 13, 16) for lunch on a midweek late-June afternoon. We've been taking our grandkids on a summer trip around our beautiful state for the past several years. We go to a lot of different restaurants, and share our strong opinions. We stopped in here for a late lunch while in Silverton, and at first were a little concerned because of the empty dining room. The 5 of us had reubens and the philly cheese steaks. The waitress/proprietor was friendly, and the food was unhealthy (as expected), and delicious (as hoped for)! We were all in agreement. It is a small menu, beverage choices are limited - no beer or alcohol, but on our next time through this part of the state, we'll be back for more. I'd definitely like to try breakfast here! read more

Most dog friendly place in town! If your looking for Cafe style food and a dog friendly patio here is your place. Great food, comfortable picnic tables, and lovely view. Get the philly, it's amazing! read more

Small and very friendly place. Not fancy but they serve up an awesome burger!! Located at the end of town.

Those burgers are delicious! and the service is great! Complete your real trip to Silverton with one or, why not, couple of the Kendall Mountain Cafe Burger! read more

Kendall Mountain Cafe - American Near Me - Silverton, Colorado

Great little cafe. We had breakfast. I had blueberry pancakes to die for and bacon just the way I asked (extra! Crispy). Service with a smile. read more

I had the hand pressed half pound burger. So good!! My wife had the grilled cheese which came with these amazingly long and stringy delicious fries. I also had the potato salad which was amaze and i usually hate tater salads. Sean is super nice too!! What a hidden gem in a cute little mountain town. read more

Best breakfast I've had in Colorado. Service is also fantastic. A must visit if in town.

The green chili open face burger is to die for! And the home cut fries are equally great. This is MUST-DO stop for Silverton. My wife and I are amazed that more people getting off the train don't Yelp places other than the awful restaurants right beside the tracks. The owner here is the most friendly host we have ever experienced. read more

Stopped in for lunch. Had the Philly and it was delicious. Courtney was very friendly and provided great service! Cute little cafe tucked in acute town! read more

Poor quality food and overpriced. Service very slow.

I love this place! Best breakfast and lunch in town. I had the French toast and burger. Excellent food at great prices. I also had a little bit of my fiancé' rancheros and it was delicious. The owner is really nice and the outside area is dog friendly. I wish this place was open Thursday!! read more

This is a great little family run cafe!! On our drive down the Million Dollar Hwy from Montrose, hungry for some lunch, we passed the sign entering Silverton that said "Brown Bear Cafe to the left " and we just kept on going...to the end of the Main Street until we stumbled upon this little treasure. Located in an unassuming little cottage style front, looked to be about 15 tables at the most inside with simple decor. It was noticeably clean (and the bathroom was VERY clean). The waiter who greeted us was super friendly and helpful, making some thoughtful suggestions. The menu selection is small, about 7-8 choices for sandwiches only. No salads or healthy lunch options here. Burgers, BLT's, Rubens... I ordered the Ruben (which I never do , but the corned beef was advertised as made in house). I may never order another Ruben again because all others may fail to compare to this one! The large portion of meat was so juicy and tender with plenty of flavor, but not too salty. The sauerkraut was slightly crunchy and pickled just right. The rye bead was nicely buttered and toasted. The thousand island dressing was homemade for sure. The side of potato salad was very good. I like that it wasn't over salted or too much mayo mixes in. My husband ordered the BLT. It was very good. They were very generous with the thick slabs of crispy bacon. He choose the ranch style pinto beans as a side. Quite tasty with just a little bit of heat to give them a kick. We ordered two iced teas and the total bill came to $22.07. Very reasonable for quality homemade food, cooked to order and great service. read more

The food here is not flashy or fancy. It is just fantastic. I've had a lot of French toast in my life and this was the best. It's a family recipe! I also ordered a side of potatoes and even those were amazing. Potatoes are already delicious on their own, but they somehow made them even better. My husband had the breakfast sandwich and said, "I wish all breakfast sandwiches tasted like this.". The inside is warm and cozy like a living room. I hope to be back someday! read more

This little family-style burger place was great for our family reunion lunch. The staff was very friendly and worked hard to accommodate all 11 of us. Will definitely return. read more

Really good food and not over priced. Had the Reuben and wife had the Philly and both were tender and really well made. Kids love the fries so much we got seconds! read more

THIS PLACE ONLY ACCEPTS CASH. Really enjoyed our traditional breakfasts we had here. The waitress was handling all tables, seating customers and cashing out but our coffee/water cups were always full and we felt completely attended to. The food was reasonably priced and served just as we ordered it. I would eat here again. read more

If you want to escape the train tourists for a simple quiet lunch, this place fits the bill. Simple menu. Hamburger was good. Special was Frito pie, which was OK. If you are looking for fu fu food, skip this place. It's just down home cooking. read more

If you're looking for a fine dining establishment, then don't go here. If you're looking for a cozy, comfortable cafe with great food, then absolutely try it. I haven't tried the lunch menu, but the breakfast was delicious. The French toast is truly the best I've ever had and the eggs, bacon, etc. we're cooked perfectly. read more

We had a delicious breakfast! Biscuits and Gravy, Breakfast Burrito with the Green Chili Gravy........delicious! Clean place and very sweet waitress who took care of the whole place! read more

Great breakfast for an awesome price. Our waiter was very friendly and the customer service was excellent. The inside is small, simple, and homely. Felt like we had been invited to someone's house for a late breakfast. read more

Real basic menu, but the food was very good, and our waitress could not have been more friendly and accommodating. This is at the far north end of town, after you pass by all of the other restaurants, it is worth making the extra drive to eat here read more

Great breakfast and friendly staff. We also had the Reuben one day for lunch - wow! It was awesome. Small menu, but great food! I will return!!!! read more

The 4 of us were walking the town after a 3 1/2 hour train ride from Durango. We happened on this little restaurant on the edge of town....and we're glad we did. Menu is small, simple and basic, but the items we ordered were prepared perfectly. I think we were being served by the manager or maybe the owner, but he was very professional, friendly, and quick. If we make it back to Silverton, we will be coming back to this Restaurant without question...... read more

Amazing breakfast with even better service. Home-cooked style breakfast with family recipe sauces, you can't go wrong. Highly recommend!

Best Rueben I have ever had and only cost $8.50. Fries and burgers were great as well. Will definitely be back!!!

A less crowded option with great food in Silverton. I had the Philly Cheesesteak with fries and it was one of the best I had ever tasted. The atmosphere was not great, but the food made up for it. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. I would return in a heartbeat! read more

Excellent pulled pork sandwich and fries. Worth the few extra steps to the end of town.

Great lunch food. We had the Reuben sandwich, a hamburger, and the Philly cheesesteak. Delicious! They have picnic tables outside and indoor seating as well. read more

Best Breakfast in town! I am a big fan of their breakfast sandwich. I will get one before heading out to ski or Mt. Bike and it fuels me for the day. They also make excelent home made hand patted hamburgers. read more

Such a cute hole in the wall restaurant! I got the Philly cheese steak and it was delicious! My father ordered the open faced hamburger and he totally enjoyed it as well. Mother is the waitress and son is the cook. Both are fantastic. Short walk, 6 minutes, from the Silverton train drop off point. Totally worth it. read more

Atmosphere is fun! Green chili cheese burgers and Reuben's are amazing! Cornbeef is homemade. Excellent lunch

Friendly pair of locals with quick, efficient service and large portions. Perfect start for a long day of hiking.

the best huevos rancheros EVER! great service! great waitress! great music! a treat for the traveler/local alike!