Brenda's Old West Cafe - Bayfield, Colorado

Mayne M.

Easy to find, laid back, small town diner. Chicken Fried Steak and chicken were very good, as well as the gravy. Fried okra: perfect. Enjoyed the salad and green chili cheese soup. Nice cozy feel and decor. But maybe the best part is the people, super friendly staff and management make you feel welcome! Recommended stop whether you are passing through or visiting nearby.

Brian S.

I came for the Chicken Fried Steak, and it did not disappoint!
The hand-breaded okra was delicious. The rolls are spectacular. Corn nuggets are delicious too.

The homemade desserts looked great, but i didn't have any room for them.

The food and service are well worth the drive from Durango!! You will go home full and happy.

In November, they will serve dinner on Friday & Saturdays.

Yanti A.

A Hidden Gem with Old West Charm

We had a delightful experience at Brenda’s Old West Cafe in Bayfield Colorado. The service was incredibly friendly, and we even had the pleasure of chatting with a local family who frequents the place. “This is where it’s at,” the matriarch assured us, and she wasn’t wrong.

The burgers were delicious—hearty and packed with flavor. My husband ordered his burger à la carte and I did the Red, White & Blue (red onion, bacon & blue cheese.) When I accidentally spilled the milk for my tea, the wait staff were understanding and gracious, helping me wipe the table and overall making us feel right at home.

The restaurant’s old west decor & vibe adds to its charm, and the menu is full of creative cowboy-rancher names that make choosing a dish even more fun. It’s the perfect family spot, offering wholesome, homemade food in a welcoming atmosphere.

Our food came a bit late as the place was mobbed due to the holidays. A little surprise at the and of our meal was from our thoughtful waitress who gave us a discount for our patience. It was not requested but very much appreciated so we gave her a generous New York tip!
Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area—Brenda’s is a true taste of the Old West!

Victoria W.

Wonderful experience!!! We had 11 in our party and called ahead about 15min- they got us in promptly! Kept coffee refilled, breakfast was GREAT, and service was phenomenal! We had omelets, chicken fried stale & eggs, and my favorite- the pecan waffle!!!! 🧇 🤩
For 11 of us (big eaters too!) the total was $170- so not too bad.
Clean bathrooms!

Hope

I almost don't have any words. Perfection in every way. If I could give a higher review I would. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. They made jokes and made incredible recommendations on the food and drinks and ways to spice up your meal. The cinnamon roll was to die for. The icing was cream cheese based and not the normal sticky melted powdered sugar. And was the perfect amount, not too much to where it was all over the plate and not too little to where you you barely had enough for the last few bites. On top of that, they have them by the front door so they can cheat and have you get one right when you walk through the door. The ranch and their homemade red sauce, *chef's kiss* Now I could rave about my entire meal but you're just gonna have to experience it all on your own. The restaurant was a little small so during breakfast/lunch time I can totally see it getting real busy and having a long wait. Completely worth it if you ask me. So I'm from NM but currently reside in Colorado Springs so I don't visit Bayfield very often except to visit my dad; he's buried at the Bayfield Cemetery. He's been gone since 2021. He was the kind of man that loved local cafe's and diners. Heck his favorite show was Diners, Drive-ins, and Dines. His favorite place in Durango was the Durango Diner, but I can say with absolute certainty, this place would've been a new favorite. 12/10 Will visit again!

Kayt E.

Ordered eggs Benny so I'll start there, the hollandaise was split, either they don't know how to do a hollandaise or just didn't care to serve a broken sauce.... Kinda gross with the fat just congealed on the top. Boyfriend ordered a very basic breakfast, 2 eggs, bacon, hash browns and sourdough toast, he got sausage and no toast. Never got a coffee refill, server didn't even serve our food and never came back by so I could try and get some hot sauce. Usually a rusty spoon place we go to but for 40 bucks never again. Too bad, lived in the area our whole lives but for that amount of money just not worth it. Maybe an off day but it soured the experience.

Diane M.

First time here. Very nice people and good atmosphere. If you like very very large onion rings, try their homemade onion rings. They were delicious. We ordered the large and 5 of us couldn’t eat them all.

C H.

A nice welcome to the Durango area (or on your way out) this place is does it well - nice servers (shout out to Emma) - recommend the caramel walnut apple pie if they’ve got it!