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Old Town · Downtown Fort Collins · Fort Collins · Colorado4.6(3006)

Silver Grill Cafe

Dining
Cafe

Known For

  • Giant cinnamon roll
  • Fiesta hash (with green chili sauce)
  • Chicken‑fried breakfast
  • Cinnamon French toast (half order available)

Insider Tips

Best Time

Early mornings (arrive by 8:00am) or weekday mornings for quicker seating; expect a buzzer wait during peak weekend brunch hours

Ideal For

Family breakfastsCasual brunch datesTakeaway cinnamon rollsQuick counter seating solo breakfasts

Pro Tip

Sit at one of the breakfast counters for faster seating and be sure to buy a cinnamon roll to go from the front takeout counter.

As Northern Colorado’s oldest restaurant dating back to 1933, the Silver Grill Cafe in Old Town Fort Collins has a history as sweet as its signature cinnamon roll. Named "Best Breakfast in America" by Esquire Magazine, the iconic restaurant’s breakfast and lunch menus offer traditional home-style food and weekly specials. Original hardwood floors, time-worn brick walls, and views of historic Old Town surround diners. On its large award-winning patio guests enjoy food and conversation year-round. The Grill’s drink menu includes OJ that’s fresh-squeezed on the spot, espresso drinks, custom cocktails, and regional craft beers. Open daily 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Price Level

$$

Contact

+1 970-484-4656

Outdoor Seating

Hours

  • 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
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Drifter Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#2 of 550)

Popular With

FamiliesCouplesFriends

Tourist Awareness

LevelHigh

TripAdvisor: #2 of 550 Places to Eat in Fort Collins

  • Outdoor seating available
Data confidence: high(5 sources)