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Ute Coffee Shop

+1 970-565-2650
17 S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321 United States of America
Open Today: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Amenities

Service options
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Popular for
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
Dining options
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
Amenities
  • Restroom
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
Crowd
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Planning
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Children
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Parking

Best KPortal Reviews

Stopped while passing through, specifically because my husband wanted chicken fried steak! Was not disappointed! Everything was hot and delicious, and more than we could eat! Now we have snacks for on the road!! Highly recommend the chive fries!
If you are looking for a diner, this is the place. Seems to be a popular place for locals being on the west end of town out of the hustle and bustle of the greater downtown Cortez center where the town seems to cater more to travelers. There are some unique menu items that I would have liked to try if I had more time, but generally, it's "diner" food. I found the breakfast to be enjoyable, and it hit the spot before hitting the road, leaving town. If you like diners like I do, then I certainly would recommend this place.
Nice place inside. Got seated, or rather, waved to a table, took a minute for a waitress to get to us. Ordered the hot roast beef sandwich w mashed potatoes, I loved this dish as a child at my aunts restaurant in Silverton, I was hoping it would be as good.
It was what I'd expect from a diner, it was mid. It came out pretty fast but It wasn't hot or warm, just, room temp, the gravy had even started getting a skin. There was a good amount of beef, I'm not a fan of the potatoes.I was not impressed or really filled up. I ate almost all of it because I hadn't eaten yet, but I can't say I enjoyed it. To be fair I'll go back a couple more times, the chicken fried steak and biscuits and gravy seem to be popular. We also got a very small salad plate. I went to the salad bar once. IDK if you can go back, I didn't check. We got 1 drink, we're checked on 1 time and never again saw a waitress for refills or to get our check.
Best biscuits & sausage gravy, you should really try them for yourselves! Every item on the menu has been delicious.
Just passing through, I saw the classic-looking restaurant with the tribal name and lots of cars parked out front. Seemed like a good bet. Inside I was seated quickly. The servers seemed to be handling the crowd well, which appeared to include many regulars. I was happy to see Navajo tacos on the extensive menu, something I had enjoyed years earlier at another 4 Corners restaurant. What came out was not what I was expecting. The fry bread was the best part, but it was difficult to cut and seemed undercooked. The lettuce and tomato were fine, but I was surprised to see chopped onions on it after the server told me it would have green onions. The server asked if I wanted red or green chile, and I chose red, but what came out was dull brown and tasted more like the beans than any peppers. It reminded me of store brand canned chili, but the small cup of salsa improved the taste somewhat. The dusting of shredded cheese quickly melted into the runny chili. While I waited for the food, I went to the restroom to wash my hands, but since there was no soap, and the paper towel dispenser was broken, I left feeling less clean than before. I asked the server if they had any soap to refill the dispenser, and one of the kitchen staff went in to take care of it while I paid. I went back to the restroom on my way out, and found the dispenser filled with pink dishwashing detergent. Better than nothing I guess. Overall it was a mixed experience. Fortunately there are many other options in town.
The best places to eat are usually where the locals hang out. That proved true for the Ute cafe. A big menu and nothing looked bad. Staff was on top of things and food tasted fresh. Great breakfast place
Excellent breakfast options. Green chili ♡
Food was fast coming, although our server never smiled or even looked us in the eye. Super busy. Cleanliness was not a priority.

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Opening Hours

Monday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

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