Everything we've tried is amazing, from the French banana pancakes, to the blueberry Swedish…read morepancakes, the poblano burger, and the 2 egg breakfast, among others. Wonderful service and the wait isn't long. If you're in Estes, hit up Mountain Home Cafe. You're welcome.

Good food, short staffed so it will take a little longer, but well worth the wait. French Toast…read moreCombo was very good.

We stayed in Estes Park for two nights, and both mornings we found ourselves at The Egg of Estes…read morefor breakfast. It was that good the first time that we decided to come back and do it all over again the next day. Parking is somewhat limited, but we arrived early on weekday mornings and had no trouble finding a spot. The restaurant is charming from the outside, with a colorful "Greetings from Estes Park" old postcard mural that makes for a great photo opportunity. Inside, the atmosphere is modern yet cozy, and both days we were lucky enough to snag a window booth. Our first experience set the tone right away. We walked in just as a server was arriving for her shift. Noticing nobody was at the host stand, she seated us before even putting away her personal belongings. That's customer service. For breakfast, I ordered a special that I can't seem to find on the menu now--an Eggs Benedict with pulled pork. I debated swapping the greens for potatoes but decided to be healthy. To my surprise, the dish was served on crispy potato pancakes instead of an English muffin, which meant I got the best of both worlds. The combination was fantastic, and honestly, I think Eggs Benedict works even better on potato pancakes than on bread. Every bite was packed with flavor. The next morning, I made myself try something different, even though I was tempted to order the same thing again. I chose the Cambridge Skillet: smoked ham and bacon with jack and cheddar cheeses over seasoned ranch potatoes, topped with two over-easy eggs and creamy hollandaise. It was delicious and hearty, although my first day's breakfast still edged it out as my favorite. I also sampled my friend's whole wheat blueberry pancake. It was enormous and surprisingly flavorful. I especially appreciated that many of their sweeter breakfast options come with eggs and a choice of bacon or sausage. It's a nice balance and makes for a more satisfying meal. The food, service, and atmosphere were consistently excellent on both visits. The Egg of Estes quickly became one of our favorite breakfast spots in Estes Park, and it's definitely somewhere we'll return on future trips.

We like this place! My Egg-ceptional Omelette (no tomatoes) was good, the potatoes were very good,…read moreand the English muffin was as good an English muffin as I've ever had. My daughter enjoyed her Vive La France French Toast as well. Our waitress was very friendly and had good timing - there were no long waits for her to reappear, as sometimes happens elsewhere. There was a little snafu - if I hadn't been paying attention, I'd have paid someone else's bill, almost 4X ours - but clearly it was an honest mistake and it's no harm, no foul. Now, about the name: Is it "The egg of Estes", "The EGG of Estes", or ...

Lovely atmosphere and great food! Lemon blueberry pancakes…read morewere delicious and big enough to share. (Note to self: breakfast potatoes had chopped onions & peppers)

We went to Claire's our first night in Estes Park and were so hungry that we completely devoured…read morethe food...didn't even get a chance to take any pictures like we usually do lol I had the prime melt with onion rings and both were delicious. The onion rings were super crispy and exactly how I like them. Solid first meal in Estes Park and definitely hit the spot after a long day of travel. Would come back!

Great food, friendly service, and beautiful surroundings. A great place for weekend adult brunch…read more Located in the lodge next to The Stanley. In the mood for something sweet: the cinnamon french toast bites were delicious. Savory: the bushwhacker. I ordered the Here's Johnny Breakfast Hash, but the delicious green chili sauce made the crispy home fries all soggy and wet. I would recommend ordering the home fries on the side. Really good though. A great breakfast place with a touch of history.

*CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW…read more On the positive side, I did not get sick here! They marked my order as an allergy and took precautions in the kitchen. My food came out first and was verbally labeled GF. It is also a very beautiful venue within The Stanley hotel. On the negative side - yes, the pancake texture is good, but the taste was quite disappointing. I got the blueberry lemon curd pancakes and it was very syrup-y and overly sweet. We also got mimosas, each of us ordering a different flavor, and they all tasted the same. Barely any fruit flavor at all - and for $14 each this was a real bummer.

Kind coffee is my favorite coffee spot in Estes! First, the service is very great. Quick, clear and…read more- you guessed it - kind. The shop sits on Elkhorn Ave, kind of the Main Street of Estes. It has a front and back entrance, if you'd like to walk along the river to get there. There's a large public parking lot across the street as well. The barista made the cutest latte art for us! But it wasn't just appearance. The oat milk lattes were as delicious as they were beautiful! We tried some lattes at Inkwell yesterday, and Kind today. Kind was easily better, 10/10! It's a clean and cute shop. Good selection of coffee and breakfast and light lunch options. Also a small merch section - mugs, tees, coffee cups and canisters. We tried the salmon and cream cheese bagel with capers yesterday for lunch and they were great. My husband preferred the jalapeño cheddar bagel, while I was happy with the everything bagel. But the lattes were the real standout for me. The line was longest at lunch out of our visits, but it moved very quickly! The baristas were very welcoming and nice as well! Overall - Would definitely recommend!

Amazing location right by the river and next to downtown Estes Park. Beautiful interior with local…read moreart on the wall for sale. Friendly baristas. The toasted bagel sandwiches were amazing. The Narrows sandwich with the jalapeño cheddar bagel was great. Smoothies were fresh and delicious. Nothing was bad and we were all fully satisfied. Go here for a smoothie or coffee drink, or even a sandwich for lunch/breakfast!

This is a terrific place to eat that is so close to the RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park)…read more This is our Go To whenever we come to town. The atmosphere is warm and the service is terrific! we love the breakfast menu .

Our service was as cold as the weather outside, and much slower than it should've been, given the…read morefact there was only one other occupied table present in the vast, windowed room. My husband enjoyed his burger with fries, and our view was extra cozy, given the gentle snowfall just beyond the sizable glass. I have dietary restrictions due to autoimmune diseases, and the waitress at least was able to conjure up something safe enough for me to eat. Was the chicken on my salad flavorful? No. But do I appreciate the effort to feel included? Yes, 100%. This is a place I wouldn't mind revisiting, given the convenient location, following a hike in Estes. If you're in the area, it's worth a stop in!

We have been in Estes park for a week and our favorite place to eat is Big horn!! Their staff went…read moreabove and beyond with any requests we had. Our waitress Mariah was so patient and accommodating. We loved our food: smothered salmon, Philly chicken sandwich, soup and salad. The menu has something for everyone, which is wonderful for our family! Our food came out piping hot ! Please give my thanks to the kitchen staff!!

Tried to come here several times always showed up too late. Did the take out thing during Covid…read more Well this evening finally got to come in. As you might imagine this place has been around for a long time. A old timey place, cool old pictures of Estes. Simple menu with soup/salad bar included with most meals small fee to add to sandwich meals. Fresh lettuce but small simple bar. Homemade soup. Certainly seems like homemade items. Decent fish and chips. Chips are good just needs flavor. Good crispy batter on the fish, not the best piece of fish. Good mashed potatoes and breaded shrimp Good service!

Some of the BEST pie I ever had! Never tried the food - Just the pie. Highly recommend.read more

Update: our youngest started vomiting on the way home a few hours after eating here and has been…read moredoing so ever since - it's been 24 hours, she has been vomiting all night. All symptoms point to food poisoning. We will not be back. This was our first visit to You Need Pie. What we liked: Our waiter was really hospitable, friendly, and did his best to provide service in a timely way despite being the only server available for all the customers. The coffee was decent, though in a small mug, and so was the hot chocolate we orders for the kids (which came with whipped cream, much to their delight!). The decor on the walls felt kind of scanty but what is there was cute. There is a pretty wide pie selection. Food serving sizes were okay. The single person bathroom was clean. What we didn't like: *The $2 veg add-ins of onion and jalapeños to the $12 omelette were raw. *The corned beef hash was extremely basic and barely seasoned, the potatoes were well cooked but bland and pale. It was edible but not worth $15. *Our party ordered a $9 bread bowl soup and waffle fries as well; it was eaten but the cheese ingredient was really overpowering in flavor - the small size was a good thing, in this case, because otherwise it couldn't have been finished. *The batter on the chicken tenders in the kid's meal were almost burnt on the edges, but still pale everywhere else. Something off with the oil temperature I guess. They didn't get eaten. *The color of everything was pretty much all beige and served on white plates, which impacted the impression of the meal - zero visual appeal. One of my favorite parts of eating at mom-and-pop diners is the way the meals feel homey, warming you from the inside out. This did not create that kind of impression. Lastly, the pie (which was the main draw for us and why we picked this dining option). We ordered one slice of rhubarb at $6.25. The pie was very disappointing - something in it was either stale or had gone bad. It tasted really unpleasant and we ended up throwing it away. Our total for everything was about $80 with tip and it was sadly not money well spent. We love stand alone dining options but probably will not be returning.