Vegan
American
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Catering
Gluten-free
Breakfast
100% Vegan diner at the base of Pikes Peak offering a range of American comfort foods such as pancakes, burgers, cheese curds, soft serve and more. Breakfast is offered all day. Reported closed August 2024.
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 28 Dec 2024 by VincentFranzen
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Added by CodyRilo on 03 Aug 2022
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53 Reviews
First Review by RebeccaLeet
EverydayTastiness
Points +2744
Closing on Aug 11, 2024 - Edit
Great breakfast - biscuits and gravy were great along with the French toast. Kid loved the classic cheese burger. Would recommend. Owner mentioned they are closing permanently in a few days on 8/11/2024
Read morePros: Friendly staff
Cons: Closing
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CocoCat
Points +363
Darling Diner! - Edit
such a cute diner! my partner and i stopped before a tough mudder for a hearty and filling breakfast. prices were fair, portions were large, and the gourmet coffee was hot and delicious!
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Banangela97
Points +2925
What a cute place - Edit
UPDATE: Just heard that they're closing their doors on August 11th due to their location (I love it, but it's inaccessible to many)! Go while you can!
Read moreI love it, so charming and cute with a small indoor diner and large outside garden style seating. A great stop after Thomas Trail in GMF!
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-22
Pros: All vegan, Kind service
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StandardLoop
Points +322
Cool Find - Edit
I tried the Cheese Curds, Country Fried Plate, and Breakfast Burger.
Read moreHonestly the cheese curds were surprisingly great. They were a tad salty, but the cashew cheese inside was amazing.
Overall it was good. They use Beyond patties (they do also have a Sun Patty) which have a distinct taste. The side salad with ranch was refreshing and the gravy and tator tots were good. I wasn't a huge fan of the Texas toast or Moon eggs. The moon eggs didn't have a ton of flavor but I enjoyed the texture quite a bit.
I plan to come again and support the business.
I want to try the sun patty next time.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-06
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SingletrackGuy
Points +118
Great Vegan Diner - Edit
Really friendly staff, cool diner atmosphere, a lot of outdoor seating. I believe this is the same owner as Burrowing Owl but this a very different (but equally good) menu. They serve breakfast and lunch all day which is great. Went with my wife and son (both vegan) and my non-vegan daughter and it was a hit with all four of us. The highlights were the cheese curds and cheese cake but everything was also very good.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, All day breakfast, Friendly staff
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Djm.29
Points +52
Full Diner Experience - Edit
Stopped here for dinner and returned for breakfast the next morning while stopping for an overnight in Colorado Springs. Got the cheese curds, patty melt with artichoke patty w/ tots, and cheesecake. Breakfast was french toast and a breakfast sammy (with a side of their house-made hot sauce). Everything was awesome and recommended! Great coffee too! I will definitely return when passing through.
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HappyVeganTravelers
Points +280
Cute diner - Edit
We took our family here for lunch. As usual, the diner atmosphere is super cute, and the service is great. We come when we visit Colorado and usually love it. Today, we had a mix of great and ok food. The 80"s burger was super salty, and there was a strange spice in the pancakes. The artichoke dip and the poutine were fabulous. My brother loved the stuffed French toast. I tried it, and it was great. Having this adorable vegan diner in the beautiful mountains is such a treat each time we visit.
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NatAWeevil
Points +108
Best cheese curds - Edit
This place is very cute, cozy, and has yummy food! My favorite is definitely the cheese curds, they are truly amazing
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jvkvijay
Points +33
Cute little diner in a beautiful location - Edit
We had dinner at this place once. It is located at the based of pike's peak highway. The place is surrounded by trees and we could see mountains from our table. So, it is a really nice setting.
Read moreThe food was quite good. Their menu choices are a little limited. For bread the only option they had was texas toast. They didn't have regular bread. The only other choice was gluten free bread which was not bad.
Overall, I enjoyed going there and would go back there .. mainly for the setting.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-07
Pros: beautiful location, Good food, Nice ambiance
Cons: The place closes at 8 PM daily, 3 PM sunday , Not a large menu
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samiam473
Points +44
Awesome vibe - Edit
Came for a late breakfast and totally loved it. Great menu. Cool decor. Spots to sit inside or outside.
Read morePros: All vegan.
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jammerzz
Points +31
Love this place - Edit
If you're craving diner style cooking with a delicious breakfast that's hard to believe its vegan then this is the place. Their egg is so tasty, as was their gravy and we always get their French toast!
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danipar
Points +82
Best vegan diner - Edit
Highly recommend if you are anywhere near Colorado Springs or manitou. Small local diner vibe with an eclectic interior design. Menu is extensive and everything was delicious. Love being able to get diner coffee and refills with non dairy milk.
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TravisGM
Points +20
Great food, cute diner - Edit
We loved this place. We got french toast, soup, sandwich and a wrap, all of it was vegan. The staff was also really friendly. We'd definitely go again. The prices were not insane, although it wasn't cheap either. For two people ordering french toast, one sandwich, and a wrap it cost us about $50 total.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-07
Pros: Many choices, Breakfast all day, Plenty of parking
Cons: Service fee of 4% on all orders
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DonStoner
Points +156
So Delicious and Cute! - Edit
Love this place. All the food we tried was delicious. Made in house. Super friendly and fun staff. Very cute little diner vibe. Can’t wait to go back.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Great vibe, Reasonable prices
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AngelicaVZenteno
Points +214
Delicious comfort food!! - Edit
Delicious comfort food..Great portions and atmosphere.. I totally recommend it, if you are in the mood for greasy and delicious well made vegan fast food..
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MichelleSabrina
Points +156
Vegan Paradise - Edit
We always make sure to eat at Ferns when we visit family in Colorado and Manitou Springs. Such great, tasty Vegan food! Menu is VERY extensive with breakfast, desserts, drinks, and many, many entrees. Love their burgers and tots and chili. Great chill atmosphere too with such awesome employees. Tried their new soft serve ice cream and wow. 💚 Comfort food paradise!
Read morePros: Vegan Food 100%, Reasonable Prices , Chill atmosphere
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VincentFranzen
Points +29
Good post hike food. - Edit
Greasy vegan diner food. Delicious.
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Willow16
Points +70
Holy so GOOD!!! - Edit
We had the French Toast, side of scrambled cheesy moon Egg and a Cheeseburger and tots!! Make your way here!!!!! We Happy Cowed Vegan places in our travels and this is a must visit!
Read morePros: Food, Staff is awesome!, Bathrooms are cool
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Sengland
Points +122
A must visit!! - Edit
The title says it all. Do yourself a favor and stop here. I had the curds and the skillet. The food is incredible and the staff was wonderful! You won't be disappointed.
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ministerof_fate
Points +163
Vegan Mountain Perfection - Edit
Fern's is an absolute gem tucked away in the mountains outside Manitou Springs. The breathtaking mountain scenery alone is worth the visit, but the food and atmosphere take it to another level. With a full menu and decent canned beer/cocktail/NA offerings, including gluten-free options, Fern's caters to diverse tastes.
Read moreWhat truly sets Fern's apart is their innovative approach to vegan cuisine. My husband, a vegan for five years, was ecstatic to find a burger served with an egg on it, something he had long missed. It's a testament to Fern's dedication to offering unique and satisfying vegan options.
We only wish we lived closer, as we would frequent this place often. Fern's, you've won our hearts with your delicious food and stunning surroundings. We love you, Fern's! 🌱❤️
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NataliaLange
Points +792
a fern-tastic, classic american roadside diner - Edit
fern's is this cute little roadside shack, basically. there is one row of booths inside with a bar counter as well, and the rest of the building is the kitchen and a sweetly decorated bathroom (they made an aquarium in the soap dispenser!😄)
Read morethey also have a really cute outdoor area, a fenced in garden overlooking the mountains with a hodge podge of outdoor and office furniture to choose from to sit in!
so so delicious, and such an extensive menu! we came twice, once for breakfast and once for lunch! for lunch, both my husband and i had burgers and a rootbeer float, and for breakfast we both had different skillets; so different, but SO GOOD.
all the food is fresh and tasty, the service is so awesome and friendly and the atmosphere is just the most perfect hole in the wall diner shack in a mountain town! best diner food i've had in a LONG time
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-06
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veggirl81
Points +16
Best vegan Diner - Edit
Omg everything is delicious!! Super amazing Mountain View’s, wonderful staff, the coffee cake with soft serve is my favorite!! We absolutely love the poutine, biscuits and gravy and the Carmel dulce pancakes !
Read morePros: Coffee cake, Biscuit and gravy, Poutine
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VeganDarling
Points +262
Slice of paradise - Edit
Absolutely gem of a find. Everyone is so friendly and patio allows dogs!
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Parish3814
Points +44
Dope food with scenic views! - Edit
We love Ferns and go at least once every other month! The food is delicious (my fav is their chickpea wrap)! The patio is so relaxing, and the drive/views are 5 star in itself.
Read morePros: Views, Vibe, Food
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FreeFlightFoodie
Points +98
Super cute roadside dinner - Edit
Right at the entrance to the pikes peak highway, this is the perfect place to stop before you head up the mountain, or right after!
Read moreThe patio area is well shaded under trees and remarkably spacious! It was 90°F when we ate there but the shade and light breeze made it perfect for outdoor dining. Waitstaff was super friendly and most importantly, the food was banging!
We had the Chickpea salad wrap, the Dulce du leche pancakes and the short stack pancakes, and all three were divine!
Pros: Super tasty food, Affordable, Great garden dining experience
Cons: A bit off the beaten path
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abzstrak
Points +16
Great Vegan Diner - Edit
All vegan menu, friendly staff. Fills that junk food need we all have sometimes.
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Cordan
Points +161
Amazing breakfast! - Edit
Went here after a hike and the food was so delicious! I got the southwestern skillet and it was one of the best breakfasts I’ve had since going vegan!
Read morePros: Cute atmosphere, Outdoor seating, Quick service
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