This place was like an oasis. We were driving back from Utah on the way to Indianapolis after getting married. We had been on the road for the last 4-5 days and had passed the novelty of fast food that we never eat at home. Everyone who helped us was super friendly, we received samples of chili and hot sauces. Anyways, the food was delicious and hit the spot...and it was right off of the the highway. Go here.
Review Source:The review left by Tres B. is spot on. The only thing going for this place is that it is one of remarkably few non-fast-food-chain joints in the Eastern Colorado I-70 corridor.
Beyond that, it was a complete waste of time and money. When we saw the cards on the table asking us to help them get on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives", we were not sure what to think. Maybe this would be great food. In retrospect, I think this joint would more appropriately be featured on Food Network's "Health Inspectors". Â
Despite being a pleasant 63F degrees outside on an Autumn day, it remained a sweltering 83-84 degrees inside during our entire visit, as evidenced by the thermostat directly above our booth. (The A/C/heat system was turned off completely). This was not only uncomfortable, it added to our concerns for the food safety back in the kitchen.
We came in at the latter end of the lunch rush, around 2:30 pm, when it was about half full and dwindling. Nevertheless, we waited over 10 minutes for a server and another 10-15 minutes for a simple burger and fries. They forgot to ask and forgot to bring any toppings for the burgers (tomatoes, lettuce, etc). We had to ask for those separately. As for the food, we could have done almost as good at any fast food chain, in a fraction of the time.
The waitstaff was disinterested, my side salad came with the wrong dressing, the seats and tables were all greasy, and the restroom did not seem to have been cleaned since the 50's, when this diner likely saw its better days. (The diner structure was recently purchased from up north and re-located to this location). When we paid, I glanced back into the kitchen to see filth all over the floor.
For a diner this place was great! Â Food was great and abundant and the price was right. Â The cook Richard came out and brought a sample of his green, red, and chorizo chile. Â This was by far, the best chile I have ever tasted...it was that good. Â The green chile was the best of the 3, but all were flavorful with their own unique textures. Â I will drive out there just for the chili. Â Very friendly staff, great food, and at a good price. Â This was a good find!
Review Source:Eastern Colorado is a somber wasteland of lost population, abandoned towns and failing businesses of all sort. So the fact that recently built shiny diner arrive a few years no doubt gave pride to his bleak stretch  of I-70.
Little cards on each table please the customers to contact Guy Fieri to come and visit with his sow "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives". THE problem is, other than being bright stainless steel classic looking diner, it has no calling card. No giant burgers, no killer cinnamon rolls, no green chili with an interesting twist. Â Like a pop song with no hook, this diner just languishes.
The menu is boring, the French Dip I had tasted -processed. The fountain Pepsi tasted flat and metallically, the waitress? "Oh yeah, that happens a lot" An d  had to remind her to take it off the tab. The windows are filthy, the TV above the counter are 9" portables. Odd for a newly installed diner (2009).
Praise to the small town hot shot who decided to make this place go. But it lacks identity and quality which is a perilous mix. In an area rife with failed businesses, I fear for the I-70 diner.
My Wife and I absolutly love this place. We make a point of going here when we travel east from denver to see her familiy in texas or my friend mike in virgina. We've been a half a dozen times and my favorite is the Chorizo chilli. I'll get the Huevos rancheros smothered in Chorizo chilli. So Good! My wife loves the French toast sandwich. The people are friendly, the atmospher is cool, and even the cook (who I'm thinking is the owner) came out to make sure I enjoyed everything. Maybe my fault because I told the waitress that I'd love to thank the cook. I cant believe the people who rated this place less than four stars. I have no idea what their complaining about this place is really good and my wife and I will always make it apart of our trips on I-70.
Review Source:Ambiance gets a 5 for an authentic diner look. Food and service both get a 2 as they are terribly inconsistent and can be hit or miss. The breakfast items are fairly consistent, burgers are decent, and the green chile, though different, is tasty. Salads are typically iceberg- which is sometimes rusted, and may or may not contain anything but drab iceberg and bottled dressing. In the town of Flagler itself, at this point in time, there are no other options. It's certainly not up to the par where I would consider it a "destination" restaurant.
Review Source:We were driving through ...man...we really wanted this  place to be good....but it was just alright. My man ordered a steak omelette....it came out as a roast beef omelette...why call it a steak omelette ...just call it what it is, so we don't have to send it back. The green chili was alright...and the servers were nice. This is the only decent place to eat in a 30 mile radius...so know going in...that there isn't much else.  Good luck.
Review Source:For ambiance, this is a 5-star diner! Â It is a classic 1950s diner car that has all the expected ephemera art-wise. Â The food we had was great - breakfast burritos, smothered with green chile made with GROUND pork - not a usual find for me, but they did this version very well; VERY tasty green chile! Â The coffee was great, the service was morose, and the opening time: 8am?!?! I thought diners opened earlier than this. Â We had to wait for it to open, and were the only ones there - I would think truckers on I-70 would make this a religious stop - being out there on the fringes of the plains, middle of nowhere. Â Great stop, definitely try it - hopefully your waitress will be happy you did!
Review Source:Although you'll pay city-ish prices at this middle-of-nowhere diner, the food's pretty good and the selection is bigger than what you'd find at similar establishments elsewhere. Â You can tell that the proprietors take pride in the upkeep of the place.
Breakfast is served all day. Â Their free WiFi is nothing to sneeze at in a town where there's absolutely nothing else to do.
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