Stopped in here for a pre-hike breakfast. Very indescript so keep your eyes open, or you'll miss…read moreit! However, once you find this place, you'll find the outside is nice and quaint, like going to Grandma's house for breakfast. The interior is small but nice, and decorated all over with little nicknacks. Everything is clean, including the bathroom. The people inside are all small town nice chatty folk, customers and staff alike. Don't let the older waitress scare ya, she looks mean, but she's actually very nice. The food: It doesn't seem like a lot at first, but what you get is actually plenty of food for the price. We filled up with just a basic plate of omelet and pancakes and some coffee. I will say that the pancakes are pretty dense, they could definitely use some fluffing, but everything has good flavor, including the coffee! I would definitely go back if I were back in the area for another hike.

I've been here twice now when visiting and you just can't beat the charm and the "off the beaten…read morepath" vibes here. You truly feel like you've walked into a friendly neighbor's home and they've decided to cook for you....next to a fire...at their dining table. It's so cozy. I've just had breakfast here so far. It's fresh and home cooked tasting. My sister and other family members rave about the huevos rancheros. We also always rave about their coffee...they add a touch of cinnamon to it. It's so good and just something different to enjoy. Our service this time could have been a bit better...perhaps our server was new, as my sister said she doesn't typically have that experience. If you find yourself coming through or near Allenspark, don't miss this true one of a kind experience.

Service was amazing! Ambiance was decent, and the food was pretty good I had a biscuit with bacon…read moreand poached egg. The poached egg was overcooked, but the biscuit and sauce were pretty good. My grand kid came with me and had a bagel sandwich that she said was good but too heavy. She said that the her Chocolate milk was amazing and cinnamon roll was great too. The overall the experience was good.

Fantastic breakfast!! The deviled eggs w/ candied bacon for appetizer got us off to a delicious…read morestart, and my dad and I (two hungry men) split the Breakfast Pot Pie - it was plenty for the two of us! Monica took great care of us - give that gal a raise. One of the best meals of our Colorado trip!

Iced mocha, latte, burrito and spring street toast - all delicious! Super friendly service too!read more

Cute little coffee shop. We got a free pastry because it was a day old. My 6 oz vanilla latte was…read morenot bad. My australian friend said his coffee was good.

We came here for brunch before heading to the hot springs and it was a great stop…read more I got the Main Street Benedict, super yummy! The only thing I didn't like as much was the hashbrowns, they were just okay. I also ordered the jalapeño bread French toast (recommended by our server). I love jalapeño flavor, but I remember thinking it sounded kind of weird for French toast... but I'm glad I tried it because it was so good. They make their breads in-house and I would definitely get that again. I also tried some of my friend's banana bread and that was really delicious too. Didn't get a chance to try these since we had to get to the hot springs soon so thought it's too much food to finish in time, but they had a French toast flight and a Benedict flight, which I've never seen before. Pretty cool, I love anything where you can try multiple flavors. Overall, would reccomend this brunch spot in Idaho Springs. Would come back!

We came here after hiking Mount Blue Sky in the morning. A wonderful reprieve after ours of…read morephysical labor (and maybe some slight altitude sickness). We came in around noon-ish and they were busy though we were able to easily grab a table outside. Their menu offers both breakfast all day as well as lunch. I got their turkey BLT and my friend got their breakfast platter. Mine came with fries and hers came with eggs, choice of meat, choice of grits or potatoes, and choice of french toast/waffles/pancakes. Because of the aforementioned altitude sickness, I did not get to enjoy but a few bites of my sandwich there but had it later and find it to be a delicious, hefty sandwich. The fries were very good! I was jealous of my friends french toast as it looked delicious. She reported it was. As well as the bacon. Much like Idaho Springs itself, this is a cute spot. Definitely worth stopping in, as well as visiting the other businesses in their downtown area. Parking is scarce, but there is both a free parking lot, as well as paid street parking.

Food was great with an awesome and diverse set of options for both breakfast and lunch…read more Then the entire staff is great. Awesome and welcoming, and after spilling a full drink, they went above and Beyond to ensure I relax while they cleaned up, and offered a complimentary drink since the spilt drink was full. 100/10! Alex was phenomenal

Oh my goodness, when I tell you this is AMAZING, I mean amazing!!…read more A really nice man served my family and I, and he was incredible. He even got me something that wasn't even on the list (A strawberry piña colada). This place fits perfectly with the peaceful atmosphere of Colorado--just making me feel so calm. I recommend this place 110%

Food was really good and it was fast service this time steak was just the way I wanted. Drinks were…read moregood.

Lovely meal! What a fun spot. Stopped in for breakfast on a…read morerecent trip to grand lake. It's a butcher, grocer & restaurant all in one. We only stopped in for breakfast. I enjoyed eggs, country potato's housemade sausage & a pretty much perfect blueberry flapjack. Hubby had steak & eggs. The coffee was a nice bold blend we were told came from Castlerock. Service was good and it's a great little spot to try if you're in the area.

Got the blueberry and cherry pie pocket. Both were delicious…read more Didn't feel super fatty. Highly recommend

We stopped at a Little roadside attraction called the Colorado Cherry Company just outside of Estes…read morePark, Colorado on route 36 They had me at Cherry. We grabbed 2 cherry Italian sodas with cream, a small cherry pie, just so it could taste what they were known for, some chocolate covered cherries and a cherry soda just to keep it on brand. The place was absolutely slammed on Labor Day weekend. Good food a great place to take a break and get off the road. The people behind the counter were extremely friendly and if you like cherry pie, it was a good pie They have a peach pie, but they were out, I've tried that. They also have T-shirts that talk about their chicken pot pie so that would be probably something to do. Finally their ice cream looked great also

We stopped at Java Lava Cafe for breakfast on our way to Denver, and it ended up being one of the…read morebest stops of our trip. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful right from the start--especially when my wife was deciding what to order. They even suggested the option of getting a half burrito for half the price, which was a great tip and much appreciated. She went with the Mama's Burrito (with bacon), and I had the Christy Breakfast Burrito. We both had ours smothered in the green chile (pork) sauce--highly recommend. Both were excellent. The chorizo in the Christy was especially well done--full of flavor without being greasy. My wife loved hers, and the half portion ended up being perfect. We also had coconut lattes, which were smooth and really well balanced. Even though you order at the counter, the staff checked in on us several times, which added a nice personal touch. The space is bright and welcoming with lots of natural light. It's in a strip mall, but being on the end gives it a more open feel. The Southwest, slightly kitschy décor fits the vibe well. We noticed a steady stream of regulars and to-go orders, which says a lot. Places don't stay busy--or around this long--without doing things right. If you're anywhere near Granby, this place is absolutely worth a stop.

Food is good. Coffee is good. Service is helpful and polite. Great place to grab some bagels or a…read moreburrito and coffee. Polite and personable staff you won't be disappointed.

This place is not just a cool novelty restaurant in town it is a fabulous cafe with the best…read moredessert! Today my taste buds are thanking me for the mini donuts covered in bacon, maple syrup and confectioners sugar!! Oh my gosh, what a combo that is so scrumptiously delicious!! If you are anywhere near the Train Cars Cafe stop by and grab a bite or a drink or both! They also have a delicious cherry danish!! I love the ambience at this cool restaurant!! The staff is super friendly and there is free parking!

This is a funky little place in Nederland. It's a coffee shop cafe inside of multiple train cars,…read morehow cool! If you're history buff, I encourage you to read about the history of each of the train cars on their website. Though the business has only been around for a few years, one of the cars was built in 1906, and all of them have a unique story to their name. As far as the shop is concerned, it's a standard cafe with coffee, tea, and breakfast food options. With the addition of kava if that's your jam. The best part of this place is checking out the various train cars, all different with various types of seating options. We ordered coffees, sandwiches, and their self-proclaimed "world famous" mini donuts. The sandwiches came out piping hot. I was actually impressed with the bacon egg and cheese. Generous serving of egg, especially. Much better than the bagel spot around the corner! The donuts were good, but you really need to eat them right away while they're hot. Nice addition of the maple bacon, and solid portion to split between a few people. Considering a few places I enjoyed going to in Nederland have changed concepts, I definitely prefer coming to Train Cars Coffee and Kava. Looking forward to trying them again and seeing more of what they offer!

Had amazing coffee and people. Sadly as of February, this location closed permanently due to a…read moreflood. The company did not recover and the building is up for sale.

Very cute bookstore. I came here for the hot chocolate, however. This was very disappointing hot…read morechocolate and was clearly flavored with some type of Hershey's syrup, which is the worst ingredient anyone could possibly use in hot chocolate besides water. I was not impressed.