Visiting from Austin, Texas, enjoyed a wonderful traditional breakfast, and our waitress was very kind to everyone and put a smile on our faces. We'll definitely come back here next time we're in Fort Collins! read more

Quick service great food & not over packed highly recommend for breakfast if you're in the area of Fort Collins!

Classic small town diner. The food has always hits the spot simple and to the point dishes. The patty melt and breakfast burrito are a must. Same ownership since 92 and Beth is a fantastic server who's friendly and on top of everything. Great place to grab a quick lunch or breakfast in a laid back friendly environment. read more

Such a cute little place! This is what a breakfast place should be. No frills, nothing fancy, just a delicious breakfast made from scratch. I got the simple bacon and eggs plate and my eggs were perfectly cooked over medium and my bacon was crispy just the way I like it. This was my first time here, but definitely won't be the last! read more

This cafe is one of Fort Collins better-kept secrets. It's much less crowded than Butters. They have a small menu, but it's well executed. My favorite item on the menu is the special with eggs, sausage, and hash browns. It's a little pricey, though. read more

Solid breakfast place! The food was good across the board (biscuits and gravy, Denver omelet for our party), they carry almond milk for coffee. Service was good, despite being busier than they expected. This place is a short walk from Snooze, so if you're not interested in the wait, keep walking and you will not be disappointed. Patio out back is well covered and cute. They have a heater for colder days, too. read more

A cute little neighborhood diner! No frills, but friendly with good, reasonably priced breakfasts. If I lived closer, I would come here quite regularly. Don't think it's worth going out of your way for though, just the usual breakfast offerings, but done quite well. read more

Solid breakfast place for the price I had the breakfast burrito smothered in green chili.

Service was slow and the portions were a bit small for prices but the food was delicious.

Five Star Five Star Five Star #EatLocal proudly served with LOVE by Mo the owner for 25 years and his daughter Michelle on tables . Voted one of Colorado's top Mom and Pop restaurants. The quintessential American diner . We had scrambled egg omelet with biscuits and gravy and a corned beef hash omelette with beef green chili hash browns and toast. So fresh and tasty. Downtown location in 100 + yr old un remodeled restaurant ( read not for foo foos ) with full tables and happy people. There is seating in summer for 40 out back . Don't miss the chance to eat here. Every Thursday Mom cooks Armenian food as a special treat. Oh and Mo is a proud Immigrant from Afghanistan and his daughter Michelle is finishing her Masters and will be on to her PhD. #GRABYOURWALLET and eat here. Gotta Say it #NoBanNoWall read more

Mountain Cafe - Handmade with love for 27 years - American Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

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The mini breakfast had the perfect amount of food I needed! Very yummy and good service!

The Mountain Cafe has been around a very long time. Probably one of the oldest restaurants in town next to the Silver Grill. My grandfather often went here decades ago and always said he enjoyed the food here(ditto for the Silver Grill too). I made a trip in here a couple of weeks ago and got the biscuits and gravy, hash browns and to share a Johnson's Corner( or was it Vern's?) cinnamon roll and hot cocoa. I have to say I liked the biscuits and gravy much more than what I was anticipating... very tasty! Same goes for the hash browns too! I was surprised how much I liked the cinnamon roll.. I have tried the cinnamon roll before and never cared for it that much at it's place of origin but this time it was surprisingly good... though still not my favorite. The only thing that I was just a bit disappointed with was my hot cocoa. I could tell it was made from a powder and mixed in. I could see the powdery residue at the bottom and on the side of the cup. I openly admit that I have become a coffeehouse snob and prefer my hot cocoa in the form of syrup and steamed milk but it was not something worth complaining about... just being picky. read more

The minute we walked through the door, I felt like I'd just stepped into a time machine and was transported back to the early 80's. The only thing that was missing was my florescent colored t-shirt that was tied in a knot on the side and a fluffy matching scrunchie pulling my permed hair back into a side pony-tail. I wanted to do a double take to see if there was a DeLorean out in the parking lot. As we sat at our table, flashbacks of watching E.T, the A-Team and Full House came flooding back to me. We asked for a high chair for The Toddler, which also matched the time traveling experience (I think one of my cousins actually had this squeaky brown metal chair). It inspired conversations of "Remember when we were little and they didn't have car seats?" The Mountain Cafe has been a local Fort Collins diner favorite for well over 20 years. While the atmosphere certainly hasn't changed over the years, and the menu hasn't either, many think that's a good thing. They serve classic Americana diner breakfasts and lunches that include the typical pancakes, eggs, toast and sausage or burger and fries. Many are fond of their breakfast burritos. I don't think they serve anything outstanding, memorable or noteworthy, but they do serve comfort. I think that's the appeal of diner food - it's familiar, no frills and comfortable. You know what to expect, and that's what you get. While the decor and atmosphere were lost in a time way back in the early 80's, their food is timeless and classic. It's nothing that sets them apart from any other diner in Fort Collins, but the comfort and unchanging familiarity they offer to loyal customers, is. read more

For starters, I was in a very indecisive mood when I walked in here... With an extremely grumbly stomach- I ordered an old stand by- bacon and eggs with hash browns and white toast. Adventurous I know- but I am a sucker for a traditional breakfast. At first glance I was a little- curious. My first bite- egg with toast. Then hash brown, followed by some bacon. They all tasted the same- burned. Not that my food was burned- but it tasted like the grill had been... I ate it all the same and did enjoy it. My favorite part of this place- community. I was probably the only person in the joint who wasn't known by name and yet... I felt welcome and comfortable all the same. Not much to speak of for atmosphere but... I am looking forward to going back. My only hope- that the avocado bacon sandwich is on the special board again... read more

Great food, excellent service, EXACTLY what a diner should be, plus great daily specials!! Check them out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Mountain Cafe - corned beef hash I'm omelette with green chili hash browns and toast - American Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Nice little place for breakfast. I had an hour wait at the DMV across the street on a Friday morning, so I decided to give this place a shot. It's a no frills, simple place. Our server was very nice and the food came out super quick! The bacon was hot and cooked exactly to my taste. The only downside is that breakfast was so quick that I had to continue to wait at the DMV! read more

Horrid. Horrid. Not only did the chorizo omelette taste spoiled. But, give me a break, toast with it. the cheapest bread you could get and stale. And not cheap. $10 for garbage. If I could give negative stars I would. read more

Cute little hole in the wall with an adorable little patio around the back. Our family loves small cafes and this one definitely hit the spot and made us all happy. The cinnamon roll was huge and so good, the four of us shared it and each had our own meal. This is a must try for breakfast! read more

Yummy yummy breakfast. I got the biscuits and grave with eggs. Very good!! Cute, mom & pop place. read more

Mountain Cafe - Biscuits and gravy with eggs - American Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Love this place!! My best friend and I have found our weekly breakfast spot. This is a family-owned business that provides yummy food and friendly service. Their pancakes are light and fluffy and the eggs are cooked perfectly. We haven't had an opportunity to eat lunch here yet, but have enjoyed breakfast on several Friday mornings. And the coffee's great too! read more

Mountain Cafe - Yummy breakfast!!!! - American Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

This is a great dinner type restraunt. Family owned, the staff is always very friendly and polite. The food here is very good, I have never been disappointed. Well worth stoping in for a bite. As a bonus the outdoor patio is pet friendly. They even bring out water for the four legged friends. read more

My husband and I absolutely love this place! Best good in all of Fort Collins. The owner is so kind and the staff is amazing to be around. Will always reccomend this place to my friends and people traveling through! 5/5 will be back! read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this tiny diner. I had the breakfast burrito with chorizo and my mom had the biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were not amazing but they were good and the gravy was great! The waitress was great and offered many recommendations. read more

Yes it is as good as it gets. Home cooking at its best. Good service neat people there A secret - they really could/should raise prices! I'd happily pay more read more

Really bad food, too oily , and left my stomach hurting after only eating eggs and toast. The butter that they use tastes horrible. And I mean. BAD. It's too expensive for how basic the food is . Blehhh read more

Biscuits and gravy were delicious and im super critical. Pancake was a good size and cooked perfectly..would definitely make another trip when I'm in the area. Service was great and prompt. read more

Always delicious and amazing service. Decent location for parking. Outdoor area available (weather permitting) where my puppy can sit with us. read more

Nice little place for a quick breakfast or lunch. Nice friendly staff. Charles Sparks RE/MAX Alliance read more

I'm giving the Mountain Cafe a generous 3, based on the cool atmosphere and our great server (who kept giving up samples of the fabulous home made salsas). I got an omelet and hash browns. Both were way overdone. The hash browns were crunchy and the omelet tough and chewy. My friends got pancakes and eggs and the other a Monte Christo, which they were OK. read more

My wife and I stopped in for breakfast and had a great experience. This cafe seems to be mainly locals with people calling each other by first names. It is a block or so off the beaten path so there wasn't the typical wait times we have seen at other Old Town establishments. We had a decent breakfast at a fair price. The staff even shared a green chili recipe and gave me some tips for cooking it. We will certainly make this a regular stop. read more

I had a meaty omelette with green chili, real hash browns and toast. The food was perfect! This little place is great! I'll be back with others and revise my rating if necessary. read more

The Mountain Cafe is a Ft Collins mainstay and has the best Chicken Fried Steak in town. Pair it with hashbrowns, eggs over medium, and sourdough toast for a simple, yet delicious old-fashioned breakfast. The service is A+. Gladice has been waiting table for as long as anyone can remember and she is sweet as pie. I highly recommend sitting out on the back patio in the summer time. read more

Great food and staff! The setting is a little dated and it makes me feel like I'm at my grandparents house. The food is, again, fantastic. Secondly, their coffee is, at best, sub-par. During the summer, I love going out to their patio area. Their umbrellas need to be supported a little more (lots of movement) but other than that, I love their outdoor area. read more

First visit to Mountain Café. We love these laid back breakfast/lunch places where the décor, food and atmosphere is more mom & pop than trendy. We decided to give this place a try based off the reviews. What a disappointment. The waitress was visibly annoyed that we had walked in. We didn't know if we had to wait to be seated or could seat ourselves. She told us to just sit wherever and was irritated at having to deal with us. A simple sign at the register that says "Please Seat Yourself" would remove all the guesswork. The "Fantastic Omelet" was far from fantastic: overcooked, dry, tasteless, never mind the cheese was nonexistent. The hash browns and toast tasted good though. I thought of sending the meal back, but I was reluctant to complain due to the mood of our server. My husband had a breakfast burrito, and even though it was swimming in sauce on a very large plate (which was unappetizing to view), it was very good. The place was clean with very nice artwork on the walls. It was fairly busy when we visited...Sunday, mid morning. The patio was open, but we ate indoors. Maybe they were short staffed (tell me that upfront; I'll understand). Maybe the A/C broke . Maybe the cook just didn't bring his/her mojo to work. Whatever the reason, we won't be back. read more

When the line at Snooze is 45 minutes head on down the sidewalk to Mountain Cafe. Food was great. Prices reasonable. Back patio comfortable and service with a smile delightful! read more

Decent breakfast food! I always get eggs, hash browns, sausage, and toast for a good breakie. Everthing tasted great, just like normal breakfast food. I would go back because I love that old cafe breakfast food. It's what I grew up on! read more

This place isn't hip or fashionable but if you are looking for a solid traditional breakfast this should be on your list. a friendly server greeted me when I walked in ( a plus) and I sat at the counter. Everything behind the counter was clean and well organized (another plus, which usually gives me optimism for the food at a given diner). Menu consists only of the brekast staples ( eggs,omlettes, french toast and pancakes) with a specials board offering a few alternatives. Like I said, traditional breakfast...just like I'm looking for when I go to a diner. My bacon and cheese omlette was done well....a nice portion of bacon in it...the hash browns were a little overdone, but that is just preference. Price was right on par with what you get. They also serve some sandwiches and burgers for lunch time. Overall A ok...good job. read more

Simple/classic American breakfast. Looks like it hasn't been updated since the 70's but that's what makes it sort of charming... but wayyyy overpriced for such a simple order. Cost me $10 for veggie omelet. Very nice waitress though, good service. read more

I have been going into The Mountain Cafe since mid eighties. I have always loved it! I used to go in and have breakfast on my way to work and would sit at the counter by myself. I have never felt uncomfortable! I still go in from time to time and have a meal. Mo is wonderful to his customers and his employees...he looks after everyone. The food is great, reasonably priced and it's always nice to see Mo when he comes out to visit his clients. Last time I was there Mo's daughter waited on us and she was fantastic! I can't wait to stop in on a Thursday! Keep up the great work, Mo, and thanks for taking such good care of us over the years. I look forward to the next time! read more

decent price, fast service and simple breakfast food. You know what you'll get there at the cafe and I'm glad it's there for a quick breakfast. nothing to write home about though... read more