Vern's Place

If you like iconoclastic local diners, this place is for you. As an added bonus, the food is very tasty!

Vern's is decorated with more taxidermied animals than you can possibly imagine. The waitresses are friendly and fast, and the food is the stuff farmers and cowboys like: burritos, chicken fried steak, hot sandwiches, homemade pie and lots more. Sit at the front of the restaurant for a scenic view of the Rocky mountains and a local hay field.

It's almost always somewhat busy here, but the hustling waitstaff keeps things moving along. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Edited to add: I strongly disagree with Jim S.'s assessment of their chicken fried steak. I'm always on the lookout for good CFS, and Vern's is fabulous. Tender and juicy on the inside with a thin super crisp batter, topped with homemade redeye gravy. Yum.

Bought two friends who have been to Ft Collins SEVERAL time and have never been to Vern's.  They were impressed by the funky animals hung about the walls and the great service!

Food:  Last time I have Rock Mountain Oysters with my kids...they loved them.  For breakfast today we had Huevos Rancheros, cinnamon role and my friend just had the one egg combo.  We were stuffed all day even after a hike!  What a treasure this place is!

Good, consistent, fast service, great location. Nothing fancy but people like me don't need fancy. I love the pancakes! Cinnamon rolls are good but not my fav.