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    W Cafe

    4.0 (175 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Haylee O.

    Came in on a whim because who doesn't love a small town diner on a Sunday morning? S/O to the coffee guys who were on it with coming to the table with refills. Lots of options and great staff.

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    Sean C.

    Great service--fast and friendly! This place is a true old-school mountain diner, like stepping into a time warp from the 1970s (in the best way). The decor is retro and charming, and the food is exactly what you'd hope for: hearty, homestyle diner classics done right. If you're looking for a laid-back, nostalgic spot with good food and no frills, this is it.

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    Joy S.

    This is a hometown diner, a good place for breakfast. We were seated right away and servers came to our table quickly. I ordered the chicken fried steak breakfast. The eggs, hash browns, and toast were cooked perfectly. The steak was ok, but I've had better elsewhere. There was too much breading for my liking. I got gravy on the side and that was very flavorful. My husband got the pork chop breakfast and enjoyed it. Everyone was friendly and service was attentive.

    French toast and side hashbrowns
    Alison C.

    Fair warning, most of these businesses during the summer are going to be run by the local teenagers. I appreciate them working hard, but there is definitely room for improvement. I feel like there needs to be an adult supervising these students or someone who can guide them in running the restaurant more efficiently. We walked in and ended up being 3rd on the list (awesome!) and they stated it would only be about a 10min wait. Great. We went outside as the entryway is extremely small and can get crowded quickly. We started seeing other groups being seated that arrived after us. Sometimes they'll seat larger groups first, so I didn't think anything of it. Then the host came out with the pad of names and she was on the second page. That's when I knew something was off. I went to talk with her and she went back to the first page and EVERY name was crossed off,but mine. She apologized and we were seated next. We sat down and we were asked 3x by 3 different people whether or not we want something other than water. We continued to see this pattern for EVERY table. VERY inefficient and a waste of time when you have a line out the door. We were in a rush to get back to Denver so we only wanted our meal and to get out of there. I had a slice of french toast and hashbrowns ($3+$5) and my husband ordered the western omelette ($14). No extra drinks, no substitutions. The french toast was exactly what I needed and the hashbrown hit the spot. The omelette was what we expected. The check comes and it's hand written with our order with no prices, but a simple total of $27.05. Umm... 5+3+14 =22. Tax was about 9%, so at most it should be about $24-25. Not sure what they're charging us extra for. My husband just wanted to get out of this establishment, so I did not confront them about the random charge. On top of that, they do charge you the credit card fee (4%). I don't mind fees, but please DISCLOSE what I am paying for. In the end, our tab was $28.13 excluding tip. I personally was not pleased with all these hidden fees. There are a few other diners in town and I will be going to those restaurants over this one in the future.

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    Jim H.

    Very big portions of my meal. Coffee kept coming.. and loved the outside seating- as we had our pup with us.

    Breakfast burrito
    Ed D.

    I love the hometown decor of this place, very old fashioned and inviting. The service was top notch and our waitress was so friendly. We ordered the breakfast burrito and the omelette. Both were so tasty. Prices were pretty reasonable. My friend lives in Gunnison and said this is her favorite breakfast place so that factored in my review.

    Breakfast burrito smothered with chili verde.  Extremely low cal.
    Corey E.

    The food was insanely good! We had about a 20 minute wait at this sidewalk cafe. But we'll worth the wait. The entire team was so engaging and nice. The food comes out extremely hot and fast. I had the breakfast burrito stuffed with egg, sausage, cheese and home fries, then Smothered with Chili Verde. The server suggested I get a side of country gravy to pour on top of the Chile verde. What an explosion of flavors. We also had a couple of omelets and a fresh from scratch biscuit the size of your hand. Come hungry because the portions are massive. So fun and busy. They probably had 20 tables within the dining room and everyone was chattering and the expedite is speaking loud enough so the whole place can here. Great fun, great food and great value!

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    Best breakfast on gunnison. Great wait staff too. The W has not changed, its just good old time community eatery

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    Amazing breakfast, all the opinions! Friendly staff. Foodie beware, the portions are huge!

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    1 year ago

    Love the W Cafe! Food and service is always great! Even on busy Sunday mornings they are always the best!

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    2 years ago

    Worst cup of coffee in Colorado, and the waitress acted offended I had even been born. Food was pretty good though.

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    The skillet is amazing! Great service, they never let your drinks get empty! The ambiance is pretty cool, very chill diner!

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    3 years ago

    Closed at 12:30. "Open until 2". Looked nice, but not even a sorry? It's homecoming weekend. Poorly thought out

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    4 years ago

    Yelp lists this place as vegan friendly. It is not! Vegetarian options but not vegan.

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    3 years ago

    Great food, ambiance and character. A must experience for anyone connected to Colorado Western University.

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    Ol' Miner Steakhouse

    Ol' Miner Steakhouse

    3.6
    (230 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    The building and ambiance were nice, we sat upstairs and outside (by choice) and although chilly it…read morewas nice. Not a lot of customers, so in our mind, not very busy. Service was less than desirable. Forgetful, slow, maybe training, maybe lack of care. Food was just OK. We got the cheese curds which were over cooked, more than a good ratio were lacking cheese and was just breading. I had the prime rib and that was good, Rosemary crusted and fair serving size, Loaded baked potato and the house Mac'N'Cheese, all tasted good. The better half got the soup of the day, which was not the soup of the day (see comments about server), ended up with a potato soup that the server failed to mention had seafood. Non issue for us but we do have a child with seafood allergies SMH. 2 bites in and BAM; Salmon... The Chicken Fried steak lacked Flavor as did the gravy and the mashed potatoes. We had to ask for silverware and napkins multiple times, dessert was OK, Coffee showed up after we ate it... Carrot cake and a chocolate chip cookie with ice cream, both run of the mill and not special. Bottom line: tourist prices for just OK food and service.

    The service was outstanding! The restaurant is very interesting, with local historical items and…read morephotographs around the place, tastefully done. We were a party of four in there for dinner, one gentleman got the fillet, I got the T-bone steak, the other two people shared a big salad, chucked fried steak, a baked spud and wine We had a very nice bottle of red wine at a fair price (the Malbec!) Everyone was very well pleased with the way the steaks were cooked, the presentation was nice, and the service was absolutely great by a gal named "Max" (which we figured was short for Maxine). Max absolutely loves her job, and it was obvious! She took great care of us! We were treated like long, lost friends, although it was my very first time in the restaurant. I strongly recommend checking this place out in Gunnison, the prices are quite fair for the type of food and the ambience.

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    Waiting area
    Beef short rib and onion rings.
    Beef short rib and onion rings.
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    Blackstock Bistro

    Blackstock Bistro

    4.5
    (156 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    This is about as good as it gets in Gunnison, and that's saying quite a bit because there are…read moreseveral very nice restaurants here. The wine list is very nice, and you won't break the bank -- especially at happy hour, with two dollars off each glass of wine between 5 and 7 PM. We had the House Malbec, from Mendoza, Argentina, and it had a delicious flavor and aroma. It was a full bodied and smooth, dark red offering. For an appetizer, we had the Shishati grilled peppers with pesto/cilantro sauce, and they were just fantastic. They are mild, nicely grilled, and beautifully presented. It is served as an appetizer, but please be warned, one out of every nine peppers is exceedingly hot. We had about 12 peppers, and all of them were mild, so we beat the odds! I've had hamburgers all over the world, and I can honestly say I have not had a better cheeseburger than I got right here from the menu at Blackstock. It's in a traditional bun, lightly toasted, with tempura, onion, cracked pepper, mayo, Tabasco, candied and smoked bacon, and it is served with Hand-cut fries. You can add guacamole for a dollar, or blue cheese or Gruyere cheese for another dollar. But I did not add a thing; it was perfect as it came out of the kitchen for me! You will be asked how you want your hamburger cooked, and I chose medium. It could not have been better! It's on the menu at a very fair $21 including your hand-cut fries. My lovely dinner-date had the petite filet mignon, a 5-ounce offering of spectacular steak, served with goat cheese, potato croquettes, asparagus, stewed shallots, served with a Cabernet Demi glaze at $45. It was a large serving, I believe bigger than 5 ounces, because we are taking half of it home in a to-go box! Again, the food was spectacular... really good. We will finish with the flourless chocolate torte, serve with whipped cream and Amarina dark cherries at $11. If I was a betting man, I'd say you're gonna love this place! Take a few pictures, do what I did, and leave a review, because more people need to know the quality of food coming out of this little storefront on a busy street in Gunnison! And if you ask for Danielle, be advised, he's a great server and you will get exactly what you need! He's very attentive, and charming.

    While this restaurant may seem very unassuming from the outside, I promise, when you step inside,…read moreyou won't be disappointed. One of my favorite features is Ramen Wednesdays. More recently, we sat at the bar last week to enjoy both happy hour, and the ramen menu. The bartender was great, and checked in with us regularly. We started with a small plate of the bistro fries - which comes covered in Truffle Oil, Herbs de Provence, and Parmesan Cheese - they're super good, and would say better than a certain CB restaurant's crack fries. The small order was plenty for the three of us to share. For drinks, we started with wine, beer, and I had a mojito. The mojito wasn't my favorite - for some reason, it was really sweet. Second drink was a glass of Sauvignon blanc, which went well with the ramen. On to the ramen - I went with the Boo-Tan-E-Koo Pork broth, traditional wavy noodles, pork belly, poached egg, tempura, green onion, buttered sweet corn, chile thread, fresh ginger, sesame seeds. It was delicious, flavorful, and I couldn't get through the whole bowl (I took about half of it home). That was my first time taking ramen home, and would note it heated up nicely for lunch the next day. We will absolutely be back to try more of the menu!

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    Airy and comfortable, the noise level is low, the comfort level is nice, the decor is old and worn in, very family friendly.
    Airy and comfortable, the noise level is low, the comfort level is nice, the decor is old and worn in, very family friendly.
    Steamed pork dumplings (appetizer) was to die for. I wish I had ordered 2
    Steamed pork dumplings (appetizer) was to die for. I wish I had ordered 2
    The wine is surprisingly great! This is a house, Malbec, dark, full body, excellent bouquet, and nice finish!

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    The wine is surprisingly great! This is a house, Malbec, dark, full body, excellent bouquet, and nice finish!
    Roosters Crow Cafe

    Roosters Crow Cafe

    3.9
    (158 reviews)
    47.5 mi
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    Saturday morning 6:30 AM, we have to be at White Water Rafting check in at 8, and decided to try…read morethis place for breakfast. It was very obvious this was a local hangout for breakfast after a short time there. It was as a vet quaint setting from the decorations to the very friendly server. We both had the early bird special, 2eggs, choice of bread and protein and your drink. The food was great, just the perfect amount of food to hold one over for a morning of paddling. Really a great place.

    Went for breakfast. If you order something simple like eggs and bacon, you are safe. Don't go near…read moreanything Mexican food inspired. The Chile rellenos were like some terrible version you find in terrible food places like eastern Oklahoma. The star of the relleno should be the chile, not the breading. It was almost all this way overdone breading. Not good at all. The "green chili" was as spicy as milk and equally as flavorful. My brother said the breakfast burrito was terrible. I saw it, and it did not look appetizing. Some of the "green chili" drizzled on top like an afterthought. Dry and uninspired. My son enjoyed his simple plate of bacon, eggs, hash browns, and toast, but those who ordered the Mexican food inspired dishes were majorly disappointed. As far as service, we waited forever to order. Our drinks were constantly empty. The server was very polite but things like missing items, missing silverware, empty coffees and waters starts to add up to a negative experience. Nice views outside and the place is clean so atmosphere is fine, but the rest was severely lacking.

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    Jan's Restaurant

    Jan's Restaurant

    3.9
    (205 reviews)
    47.4 mi
    $

    We've been staying at Buena Vista campgrounds for many years, and we usually stop at Jan's for…read morebreakfast at least once - over Memorial weekend we stopped twice. Saturday. I tried the "Mr. Ed" for the first time -- WOW -- two eggs on a gigantic biscuit with sausage gravy, hash browns, cheese AND pork green chile. Sharon had a stupendous "Golden Malted Waffle" with two toppings -- the blueberry was good, but the apple was exquisite. Sunday. Sharon ordered the "Farmer's Omelet" with ham, onions (lots of these), cheese, smothered in sausage gravy -- but she smothered it further with a cup of green chile. I went with the "Simple Breakfast" of two eggs, hash browns, sausage links (which were to die for) and subbed the toast out for a waffle. Boy howdy. The staff are all friendly, attentive and professional. The atmosphere is laid back and rustic, and it's fun to listen to bits of conversation from the locals. I feel inclined to make it our regular breakfast stop whenever we're in town.

    A non-nonsense local restaurant with spacious seating and an extensive menu. The food was good and…read morethe ambience had a small town feel with the staff friendly and efficient. This is definitely a place for the locals as the Buena Vista Optimist Club meets there weekly on Thursdays. It was nice to see a sense of community with all of the locals coming to break bread. I enjoyed my time there and will visit again whilst in the region. Check it out. You'll be glad you did.

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    Simple Eatery

    Simple Eatery

    4.5
    (651 reviews)
    47.7 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Happy hour specials

    My sister and I came here after a camping trip to Taylor reservoir. Its on main street in Buena…read moreVista and its definitely worth a stop! The bread here alone is super impressive, we ate a whole pretzel loaf as an appetizer and i don't regret it. The Mojo Porl Benedict was absolutely delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful and the eggs were cooked perfectly. My sister's cinammon roll French toast was the best dessert breakfast! Overall this place is really impressive and is churning out delicious food in such a tiny space!

    Simple Eatery, but holy moly talk about complex flavors…read more Stopped in for lunch, I got a Salted Pretzel with Beer Cheese, the Pesto Panini Breakfast Sandwich, and the Green Chile Cheddar Sourdough loaf from yesterday. I didn't even get to take a photo of the pretzel because I completely annihilated it. It was phenomenal. I came to my senses enough go photograph the sandwich, it was also amazingly good. I passed the loaf around to everyone at my table and we all really liked it. I also got a cute little mason jar for my drink which is so cool. The eatery is inside a little shop so the vibe is very granola in the best way. It smells incredible inside. The staff is also so incredibly nice and gave me several recommendations and made it all seem like incredible options. The price point is high, but i'm learning that's just Colorado in general. I had no issue spending my money here.

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    Local craft brews on tap
    Local craft brews on tap
    3rd lb Angus Burger on homemade pretzel bun!
    3rd lb Angus Burger on homemade pretzel bun!
    Wild boar sausage, broccoli & cheddar!

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    Wild boar sausage, broccoli & cheddar!

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