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Mountain Lyon Cafe
Review
About
Features
CUISINES
American, Cafe, Diner
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Parking Available
Is this restaurant wheelchair accessible?
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 7:00 AM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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4.5
405 reviews
Excellent
254
Very good
106
Average
29
Poor
10
Terrible
6
F. Garcia-Chacon
6 contributions
Feb 2022 • family
You pay first, are assigned a Number that you take to a table and then they bring you the food. Process was quick. Huevos Rancheros were excellent, good coffee and efficient, friendly service. Reasonable prices
Written February 26, 2022
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Ron R
Montrose205 contributions
Sep 2022 • none
We often stop here on our way from Denver to the western slope and it never disappoints. The staff are always friendly and the food superb and well presented. It is worth the several blocks of travel from the freeway for sure. You order when you walk in, so there isn't an opportunity to study a menu at a table, but the person taking your order is very helpful. A well run restaurant and fairly priced.
Written September 26, 2022
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PboroBill
Chapel Hill311 contributions
Sep 2021 • none
Got *huge* breakfast here. Far more than expected (not gonna ding them for that). I had a southwestern omelet and english muffin. It was good. Wife got some eggs, sausage, and side of 'silver dollar' pancakes that were regular size. Sausage was the worst thing on either plate, seemed like a frozen pre-fab fast food patty, kinda rubbery, but that's really the only bad thing we had between the two of us, and is admittedly nit-picky.
I'd return here for breakfast.
Written September 21, 2021
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Mountain80424
Sierra Vista2 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
I used to eat at this restaurant quite a bit; however, it implemented an ordering process whereby when you check in at the host/hostess stand you have to order -- like fast food. At opening on weekends, there is a long line of people waiting to get in because everyone has to order before they are seated. If paying by credit card, you pay your tip when you order, before you receive any service. Makes it difficult to add something to your order and, unless paying in cash, compensate wait staff based upon the service provided. I understand that this may be a consequence of small businesses competing with federal unemployment benefits; however other businesses seem to manage with wait staff. They seem to be packed on the weekends with a line of people waiting.
Written August 17, 2021
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Dave K
4 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
We ate here prior to COVID and hoped it was just as good. The "process" has changed... you order and pay up front and then choose a seat (they give you a number for your table). A server then comes out with your meals when they have been prepared. It was actually a very organized and efficient process. Our meals were great and lived up to our memories of previous visits. We have always ordered from the breakfast menu and all of our selections were delicious!
Written August 9, 2022
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2Bees_10
Kansas City239 contributions
Sep 2020 • couples
We stumbled on this cafe while driving thru Silverthorne on our way to Steamboat Springs and happy we stopped for breakfast. Menus posted at entryway were easy to read and the line of customers flowed smoothly and efficiently as we placed our order and paid before heading to our table. We both ordered the multigrain Colorado cakes that came with an egg and two slices of bacon. Excellent food, excellent service. We would definitely return when we’re in the area again.
Written September 12, 2020
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CharlieinTexas
Austin5208 contributions
Dec 2022 • family
Order at the counter. Lots of breakfast choices. I had corn beef hash, which was excellent. Served with potatoes and pancakes. Others with me, in my family, had a burrito and eggs, I believe. Everybody vote the food was good. Coffee was delicious, apparently beans are local roast. Servers were friendly.
Nice view of the surrounding countryside if you sit toward the windows.
Written December 26, 2022
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Alan R
Uniondale84 contributions
Nov 2019 • none
Met an old friend who lives in Silverthorne at this spot, which is very popular with locals. She recommended the breakfast burrito and it was the best one that I ever had, including those I've had in the southwest and Mexico. Service was slow, though we didn't mind. A server was constantly refilling everyone's coffee. Thought the coffee was a bit weak. Would definitely go again.
Written February 23, 2020
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Steve Enderle
McPherson1022 contributions
Sep 2021 • family
Went here twice so far. Cinnamon rolls and the homemade coffee cake are a must. Get some to go! Breakfast burritos awesome as well as most every breakfast selection, get the hash browns extra crispy for sure. Nice wait staff, order first then sit and be served. So have order ready before entering so you won’t be flustered. Gets crowded fast. Varies all morning. Open for lunch but not for dinner. No dumb masks either or stupid social distancing. Like old times. At least someone here knows the facts. Great stop. We will come again for sure. 😊
Written September 10, 2021
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Area62H
61 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
This cafe is a "must stop" while in Silverthorne, CO. The food is plentiful and it is excellent. We always plan to stop here, even if we aren't hungry and take our food to eat later.
Nothing fancy. Walk in, order at counter and then sit down.
Written June 28, 2024
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D P
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • family
It was 20 minutes before we were acknowledged. Then they were irritated because we wanted to order. They brought the food, never came back to the table. Didn't refill our drinks. Didn't bring what we asked for. My salad had a inch of water in the bottom of the bowl. The pancakes had onions in it. This use to be a great place to eat. Never again.
I don't think they care
Written July 4, 2024
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Robin L
1 contribution
May 2023 • friends
Amazing food and service! We’ve been there a few times now and it’s always great. We also just had them cater my daughters wedding this past weekend and it was the best bbq we’ve ever had. They did such a great job. I can’t recommend this place enough!☺️
Written May 10, 2023
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Elizabeth K
Winter Park192 contributions
Mar 2022 • none
We stopped by for a late lunch and were delighted with an extensive menu. We decided on two delicious sandwiches that we were very pleased with. The Colorado Club and Rob's Reuben. The sandwiches were HUGE!!! The french fries were great but the chips were outstanding, very crispy! The service was excellent. Highly recommend you stop by for a delicious meal.
Written April 5, 2022
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Irish S
7 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
Best food of the whole trip. Absolutely the best tortilla soup ever and the club and vegie sandwich were perfect. Serve breakfast all day and saw yummy looking plates pass our table.
Written July 19, 2021
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blessedsights2c
Ridgeway36 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
Excellent breakfast! After a few days out backpacking, this was our first full meal. It was great! The coffee is excellent and the food was very filling. Lots of menu options. We had omelettes. They were perfectly made and the hash browns were great. Would definitely stop here again when in the area.
Written August 13, 2020
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