This was an incredible breakfast stop. We were welcomed with great customer service and the food was immaculate. Tastes just like mommas home cooked meals. We had our dog on the patio it was a great morning. Detour worthy stop Breakfast quesadilla and the breakfast bowls were great. Coffee was better than most coffee shops! read more

Villa Grove Trade - Cafes Near Me - Villa Grove, Colorado

What a great stop! This was the perfect primer for our drive to Denver. Great coffee and wow, what a burger! Definitely not fast food, but it was relatively quick and served with a smile. Bravo! read more

Found this place on our way back from South Fork. Saw the coffee sign and decided to give it a try. Discovered fantastic food and a warm friendly atmosphere. The Aztec mocha and biscuits and gravy are amazing. We drive back there two and a half hours from Colorado Springs for breakfast when we can. read more

Villa Grove Trade - Biscuits and Gravy - Cafes Near Me - Villa Grove, Colorado

Good coffee and blueberry pie with very nice service. A nice stop to grab some coffee to go

Was lost on way to Canon City, Co from Albuquerque. Had been on road for hours and needed a break. Came across this and decided to stop. The ladies inside were very friendly and very helpful even in the midst of training someone new. Great experience and really nice people. read more

Do not pass this place up! We had the best lunch here. Huge portions and very reasonably priced. They also have homemade pies and all of the yummy specialty coffees. The front of the store is lots of local items and drinks and snacks. The Philly Cheese steak sandwich is the bomb! We would definitely stop in again. read more

The food was delicious and the service was even better. Amazing place. Coffee, burgers and fries were all amazing.

Wonderful stop on our road trip -- food was great, pies were fresh, and service was attentive and friendly. Front half is a shop with gifts and local items, cafe is in the back half. We enjoyed wandering the shop while waiting for our food. There's free WiFi and room to stay and enjoy coffee from the extensive drink menu while planning your day or catching up on email. Highly recommended! read more

Everything was delicious, and the servings were very generous, too. Lots of cute stuff in the store, and very friendly and accommodating waitstaff. Will definitely stop there again. read more

So friendly! Cute shop! Grabbed a latte and it was excellent! Make sure you stop and support this lovely small business while traveling through. read more

Hands down, 100%, absolutely, bar none, best veggie burger in the entire state of Colorado! This is from a vegetarian with over 45 year's experience. I've traveled over 350,000 miles criss-crossing Colorado for work and recreation, from Julesburg to Cortez and from Craig to La Junta, and all points in between. I ALWAYS stop at Villa Grove Trade for a veggie burger whenever my travels allow! Authentic atmosphere, friendly people, real handmade fries in the spud capital of Colorado, and THE BEST veggie burgers I've ever eaten!! read more

Villa Grove Trade is the BEST! I will always stop here when driving by. The Philly cheese steak and homemade French fries were amazing. They have homemade pies and cookies, they are to die for. Our waitress, also the owner was very kind and attentive. The front of the restaurant is a store filled with local goods. Highly suggest stopping by! read more

Villa Grove Trade - Philly cheese steak and homemade French fries. So yummy - Cafes Near Me - Villa Grove, Colorado

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HOMEMADE fries! Yum! Yum! Yum! Perfectly cooked. This place has been famous to us forever for the chili. The chili this time was not quite as good as it used to be. I'm a spice wimp and even I think the chili could use just a little more spice and tlc. However, the meal was very yummy and so filling. Yes, you should stop here. And, yes, if you want to use the facilities you should buy a drink or a banana or a pastry. Frankly you should do that at ALL places you stop, even if it's a big national chain! It's a business! How do you expect them to survive if you don't transact some business with them? The pay it forward board is cool! read more

Villa Grove Trade - Chili cheese fries, onion rings, buffalo burger. - Cafes Near Me - Villa Grove, Colorado

Being in Villa Grove, you cant miss this stop. Its the only restaurant in town. So wonderful to. We stopped in for breakfast and grabbed some homemade sweets to go. Definitely well worth the stop, and the scenery, the old building and the small store. read more

This place is really cute. The service is quick. Though, I am sad that I missed the breakfast menu by 15 minutes but I was able to get the breakfast sandwich and it was delicious I added avocado and jalapeños. read more

Stopped in after attending the Seven Peaks music festival and hearing how great the food was. The BLT didn't disappoint with crispy bacon, fresh red and ripe tomatoes, and sourdough bread. Sweet potato fries were also delicious. read more

Villa Grove Trade - Outdoor seating - Cafes Near Me - Villa Grove, Colorado

We were needing some coffee en route to the sand dunes and were figuring we'd have to make do with whatever gas station we passed when we came across this little gem. The coffee was really good and the food was home-cookin tasty!! I had the breakfast sandwich and my husband had the biscuits and gravy, which was so good. We were so full but there were all of these homemade pies that looked amazing so we couldn't leave without a slice. I mean, who can pass up homemade pie, right?? Anyways, we got a slice of the coconut cream pie to go. Can't wait to try it!! I didn't catch the name of the woman who ran the place but she gave us a warm friendly greeting when we arrived and great service while we dined there. Don't skip this charming place if you're traveling through! read more

Amazing little coffee shop - especially when there is nothing around for miles! Latte was great and they also have almond milk. Check out the board offering free food to hungry people. Appears to be a local business with a great focus on the community. Stop in and support a business "doing good". read more

Just stopped for lunch and we were treated to yummy food by incredibly friendly staff. It's a few small tables at the back of kitschy trading post with quick service and a quaint atmosphere. Delicious baked goods round out the meal. Easy to drive by but look for the letter T sign. read more

So east to miss this place if you're not aware. Spacious seating area. Clean bathrooms. Most lively staff I've ever met. I'd even work here given the opportunity- because there is such a great vibe when you walk in. The best breakfast and coffee around. Lunch menu also looks amazing. Pies are homemade and incredible. Every time I come thru SLV, I have to have at least grab a cinnamon bun and chai latte. I've never been disappointed. Today I ate the chicken fried steak and loved every bite! Sourdough toast and really well prepared food!! The family staff and atmosphere makes it easy to drop in and the local made gifts sold in the store front have become known items around my house. Also selling goat milk products from my favorite local farm. Love this place!! So glad to have stumbled on this little gem. read more

Friendly service with a good selection of goods. Found some good local items & some funny stuff, too! read more

Great little place along the road up to Grand Lake, Colorado! Stopped here for lunch and it was very good! The hamburger was huge so I could have split it with my husband!!! French fries were great!!! Plus shopping for a little something was fun! Handmade hats! ALSO READ THE SIGNS IN THE RESTROOMS, FUNNY!!!! NICE PEOPLE WORK HERE!!! read more

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Stopped while following a school trip. Had a toddler with me who needed to potty. She peed in the parking lot because if you don't spend money inside they won't allow use of the restroom. Why bother stopping. I have been here in the past and it was awesome but now... nope. Didn't try the food, service person was unhelpful, didn't pay much attention to the ambiance. Kid had to pee. read more

This is a little coffee shop and café with a general store front that is easy to drive by on Highway 285. But don't speed on by, because it's definitely worth a stop. The little café has delicious home-cooked food and homemade desserts. The service was warm and friendly and fast for such a little café. The ambience is rustic and charming. The onion rings ARE really delicious! You won't be disappointed to break up that long stretch of highway, with a stop here. And we walked across the hwy. to browse the hand made pottery and bought a great wedding gift too! Villa Grove is finally on the map! read more

Villa Grove Trade - Store/ Cafe front - Cafes Near Me - Villa Grove, Colorado

We we're headed north from a day of hiking at Great Sand Dunes and Zapata Falls. We pulled in about 15 minutes before they closed. They welcomed us and were happy to make a to go order for us. I had a turkey BLT and my wife had a veggie burger and hand cut fries. They were both excellent. They were closing up but invited us to eat in their patio at our leisure. Great service and great food. All they need is a bigger sign on the highway. read more

We stopped here during our road trip for the grand reopening! Our server Jill was incredibly kind and lively. California BLT was perfect. Homemade cherry pie to die for. Highlight was watching all the locals come in to show their love and support for the new owners. Will be back :) read more

Right in the middle of nowhere is this unexpected find. We popped in for lunch. While it felt like it took a little longer than we expected, we weren't in a hurry and everything was prepared fresh. We split an order of onion rings. I had the BLAT with was huge and had plenty of bacon and avocado. My travel companionhad the beef burger with chili. Also huge with homemade chili. The folks working (assuming they were the owners) were friendly without being chatty. read more

We stopped here on the way to Pagosa Springs, this place is amazing. Burgers are giant, we thought maybe we should of shared but we were so glad we didn't. read more

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I'm so happy our group decided to stop in this special place for breakfast. There were 8 of us and we all loved our food! Great food great service and cute store! Will definitely be back! read more

A small very interesting boutique restaurant/coffee shop. Very friendly staff and excellent food! We ordered burgers and chilli. I'm telling you, don't miss this place. Burgers were big and cooked to perfection. Freshly made fries and huge serving of buffalo chilli. It had big chunks of meat and very flavorful. And reasonably priced. I've paid much more to eat substandard average food. Do stop by, you won't be disappointed. We did a takeout and sat on the picnic table nextdoor and ate. read more

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This is a very cute place, an oasis of sorts in the north San Luis Valley. Incredibly good food and friendly service. Standard cafe offerings. Amazing pie, good coffee, and yummy breakfast burritos. Super friendly. read more

The food here was excellent! I got the ham sandwich, soup, and fried okra and my husband got the chili and fries. We also got latte's and pies! It was SO GOOD. The portions were great and the price was low. The quality was spot on. I've never had a better ham sandwich and friend okra -- EVER. Also, such fantastic service. Pretty sure we got there at closing and they kept the kitchen open for us. LOVED everything about it. read more

Pleasantly surprised of the quality of food at this little store off the highway. I highly recommend anyone looking for something delicious, with large portions, to try out Villa Grove Trade! read more

Best damn espresso in the San Luis valley. Everything about it is awesome and the service was impeccable!

From the drive in this little cafe looked to be a step below a hole in the wall establishment. However, we encouraged by the reviews and we were hungry! You go through sliding glass doors to enter and were greeted by a sweet, friendly staff. The hostess showed us to our table and explained where all the self serve drinks were located. The menu had a lot of selections. I am a connoisseur of frito pies. It is made with their buffalo chili and topped with cheese, which I asked for them to go lightly on. I added tomatoes and onions for a small charge. Without a doubt, this was the best frito pie that I have ever had. The chili was amazing and they put just the right amount. They were generous with the tomatoes and onions. I was in frito pie heaven!! My husband had the Buffalo chili cheese burger. He complains if a chili burger is not messy and this did not disappoint. No picking it up. Fork and knife only. The hand cut fries were perfectly crispy. It is enough fir 3 people. The onion rings were battered not too thick and the onions were easy to bite through. Highly, highly recommend this place for food, cleanliness and price. read more

Buffalo chili was slow cooking in the crockpot, so had to try it, of course. It was tasty, simple and filling. Also had an espresso that was medium flavor and ok. Best part about our experience was the great friendly service from the lovely ladies. The blueberry pie was homemade and a real treat too. Look forward to going back for more. read more

Villa Grove Trade - A classic old building with new life. - Cafes Near Me - Villa Grove, Colorado

We stopped on the way to Salida, CO. We have two small dogs so the patio was great. The frito pie and cowboy burger were good and ample. The star was the strawberry rhubarb pie with ice cream! Delish. I bought a handmade hat in the store. Staff is very nice. read more

This place is a gem. The staff is so sweet and attentive to everyone that came in. The food was delicious. I love the meal voucher board for those who are in need of a meal! Such a thoughtful idea. Great spot to stop for a quick bite to eat and a good experience. read more

Don't let the outside fool you. You need to stop here for food, baked goods, and coffee. Five firefighters stopped in and left incredibly happy. We had frito pie w/buffalo chili, a cinnamon latte, cherry pie, coconut pie, and chocolate cream pie. The topper for me as a near vegan was hands down the best veggie burger I've ever had. No boca burger here, just real veggies. The staff were incredibly friendly and took great care of everyone who came in. I'm not from the area but will definitely stop again the next time I am. Best food and baked goods on our trip so far. No joke. Edit: forgot to mention the good music. Arcade Fire, Gary Jules, Radiohead, Bright Eyes, Modest Mouse. All in one meal. Excellent music. read more

This place is like a little oasis in the middle of nowhere. We stopped here after visiting the hot springs to get some ice for the cooler and ended up having lunch. The food is simple, filling, and delicious. The front of the store sells some packaged foods, gifts, and handmade items like felted purses and baby booties. read more