Vern's Place: Colorado Homestyle Cooking

Nestled in a small Northern Colorado town not far from the entrance to Poudre Canyon is a restaurant that has been in business since 1946. Vern’s Place is a little roadside diner with a big heart and is worth a visit.

Vern's Place prime rib.Photo byColorado Martini

Vern’s Place was opened in 1946 by brothers Willard and Vern Nelson. Seventy-eight years later the diner is still going strong. When the small roadside diner first started it also included a sporting goods store and gas station. In 1990, the restaurant was destroyed in a fire. But the diner was later rebuilt and reopened. After several owners, the restaurant is now owned by a local who frequented the diner growing up.

Front of Vern's Place.Photo byColorado Martini

Vern’s is famous for many things. But what stands out the most is their gigantic cinnamon rolls. They are even bigger than the ones you find at Johnson Corners. Which is another Northern Colorado diner off I-25. They go for $5/roll or a 4pk for $16. They are well worth the price.

Vern's Place Cinnamon Rolls.Photo byColorado Martini

Recently, on a return trip from Poudre Canyon, we decided to stop and have dinner on Vern’s outdoor deck. One of the reasons for our stop was wanting a place where we could relax after a very hot day and a place where our dog was welcome.

When you first walk into the diner you are welcomed by that old-fashioned hometown diner feeling. It was only 4:30 pm and the place was already packed with patrons. The hostess sat us at a pleasant outdoor table where we could relax and cool down.

Vern's Place outdoor deck.Photo byColorado Martini

My husband ordered the prime rib and I ordered a Cobb salad with jalapeno ranch dressing. The prime rib was tender and cooked just right. It came with corn, a large dinner roll, and French fries. My salad was a traditional Cobb, but that jalapeno ranch was the icing on the cake. To our surprise, the entire dinner was very reasonable. With wine, prime rib and a salad the whole meal was around $60. The young man who waited on us was very helpful and friendly.

Would we go back? Definitely.

Hours

Monday - Saturday:7:00 am - 8:00 pm Dine in & Curbside.
Breakfast is served until noon.Sunday:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Dine in & Curbside. Breakfast is served until noon.

4120 W. County Rd. 54G
Laporte, CO 80535

Have you ever been to Vern's Place? If so, what is your favor menu item? Kindly let us know in the comments.

Cobb salad.Photo byColorado Martini

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