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Nestled on 9495 W Colfax Ave in Lakewood, Colorado, Davies' Chuck Wagon Diner is a genuine tribute to classic American diners with a hearty breakfast twist. As a beloved local staple, this diner serves up traditional, satisfying American comfort food with a menu that reads like a nostalgic love letter to morning fare.
The moment you step inside Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner, you're greeted by a warm, rustic ambiance reminiscent of the 1950s—complete with cozy indoor booths, classic counter seating, and the option to dine al fresco. The iconic horse on their vintage sign sets the perfect mood, suggesting a throwback to an era when meals were made with heart and portions didn’t skimp on flavor or size.
The menu showcases a sensational range of breakfast favorites designed to delight every palate. From their signature Chuckwagon Breakfast, featuring tender sirloin steak and eggs served alongside golden hash browns and a choice of hotcakes or toast, to the crowd-pleasing Chicken & Waffles that perfectly balance crispiness with sweet maple warmth, each dish is crafted to comfort and satisfy. If you’re in the mood for a robust Tex-Mex twist, the Davies Specialty Burrito—a hearty breakfast burrito packed with ham, bacon or sausage, eggs, hashbrowns, green peppers, onions, and smothered in your choice of green or red chili and cheese—is a must-try that leaves a memorable, spicy kick lingering.
Equally inviting are classic staples like fluffy pancakes served with 1 egg and 2 slices of bacon or links, the indulgent Biscuits & Gravy, and the vibrant Huevos Rancheros featuring two flour tortillas layered with eggs, beans, and smothered in chili and cheese—a colorful and flavorful Southwestern delight. For those craving lighter fare, fresh salads and sides like the famous Desperado Fries offer a tasty contrast.
Davies’ doesn’t stop at food—beverages play a starring role too. Their freshly brewed coffee, praised by locals as “some of the best,” pairs perfectly with any order. For a sweet finish or treat alongside your meal, the rich and creamy Oreo Shake and comforting Apple Pie slice evoke nostalgic moments of pure diner joy.
What truly sets Davies' Chuck Wagon Diner apart is its combination of exceptional food quality, unpretentious charm, and attentive service. Guests consistently celebrate the clean, inviting environment and friendly staff that make every visit feel like stepping back in time while indulging in some of the best breakfast offerings around. Reviewer Ashley Hutchinson sums it up perfectly, praising the great value, standout steak and eggs, and the welcoming atmosphere, awarding it a 10/10 and vowing to return.
Whether you're a local looking for a reliable spot for comfort food or a traveler craving authentic American diner experience, Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner is a treasure trove of flavorful, hearty dishes served with genuine warmth. Its blend of nostalgia, quality, and friendly service makes it a must-visit on the Colfax Avenue corridor—where every meal tastes like a delicious story from the heart of America’s diner heritage.
We came from NC and I had this place on my wishlist forever! I LOVE local old diners, and NC is lacking. The sign was amazing. Love the horse! And the food was better than expected. Great value and quality. I had the steak and eggs (cowboy?) and my husband had the bluebird. Wasn’t crowded. Nice and clean. Great service. 10/10 would def be back
What a throwback to another time! Rustic ‘50’s kind of atmosphere with indoor booths and counter seating and outdoor dining as well. Good menu of rib-stickin’ grub straight from the “chuck wagon” - including a 6 egg omelette - be still my heart - oh, after that, it probably will be! Fantastic biscuit and gravy (in pic it does not look so appetizing, but it was very good); American Eggs Benedict was good (though poached eggs were a little underdone), hash browns awesome. Fast, attentive service and incredible value for the dollar.
Food: my wife got a chicken fried steak I got the chuckwagon sirloin. We split each item to taste the other. The chicken fried steak is something we consistently order at diners/brunch places and this is the best of the 5 places we’ve been to so far. The breading was great, and I’d say they get an edge on the gravy compared to others too. “This is the first gravy of the places we’ve been that actually adds good flavor and isn’t just there” is what my wife said. I wouldn’t go that far as to say the gravy at other places adds nothing, but imo it was noticeably superior. I also got a side of the Fall menu pumpkin pancakes and it was amazing; I’ll have to try their regular pancakes in the future for a fair comparison to other locations, but they were good. I suspect they were Golden pancake/waffle batter (or at least used some golden ingredients), and that’s a good thing since pancakes derived from that brand are the best pancakes/waffles in my experience. The hashbrowns were the best we have had at the 5 places we’ve visited; whoever they had cooking today knew how to actually brown them and make them crispy. The churros were good. Not the best I’ve had, but they were definitely made fresh which I appreciated, so I’d give them a 4/5 on that (but everything else was honestly a 5). They were just slightly overdone in my amateur estimation. Food, visit 2: tried the lunch menu the next day because we enjoyed breakfast so much. The philly cheesesteak was solid. I lived in Philly for 3 years so I can’t give it a perfect score, but I’d say it was pretty close—much closer than I’d expect a diner to get. Fries were solid. My wife got the Rueben. We split both sandwiches so we both got to try both. The Rueben was very good imho. We also got an Oreo shake which was better than at the other diner’s we’ve patronized recently. Overall, the lunch visit was 5 for food, so whether lunch or brunch you’ll be happy. Service: 100% 5 stars. Our server, Jeremiah, is amazing and I hope they treat him well. He was super knowledgeable about the menu and helped guide us through things I’m definitely going to try in the future. He also helped us look through the lunch menu because we loved this place so much I want to try a lunch item tomorrow. He gave us good insights as well—what’s made exclusively in house, what’s original, what contains pre-made ingredients and is less of a specialty, etc. Loved that. He guided us well, and I hope he stays so he can guide us in the future! I feel like this is a place where if you become a regular you’d get treated well. Service, visit 2: We had Jeremiah again and he was excellent. He brought me a pitcher of Diet Coke because of how much of that I drink. 5/5. Absolutely legend. Atmosphere: it’s a 1957 diner on the register of historic places, even if you had a bad experience otherwise, atmosphere is gonna be a 5/5. Sure, it’s old. Rickety. It looks well worn. But that’s the charm. Competing diners try to imitate the 50s aesthetic, but this *is* the 50s aesthetic. It’s actually from that time. And that’s why you want to come here: you drive by and see this grimy, classic nostalgic 1950s diner, and it’s exactly that. So I’d give this a 5/5 atmosphere. Looking forward to coming here tomorrow and in the future. I’ll try to remember to update my review as I try new items so I can tell people what’s good to get. I forgot to take photos of our entrees this morning but attached is a photo of the churros; I’ll try to add more as we return. Edit: Photos of food will be attached if I remember to take them. It’s all good!
This place has their Mega burrito which is absolutely awesome the service is great it's clean as a whistle and a real institution on Colfax. I'd like to say the breakfast burrito is on par with red roosters. And that's saying a lot because that may be the best burrito in this town. Prices are reasonable and the coffee is some of the best. I'd literally come here just for the coffee. There's plenty of parking around back as well.
Had a great Chicken Waffle here and a Chocolate Vanilla Milkshake. Service was awesome. What a surprise at the end, I figured out that this diner was a piece of history. Glad to have chosen this little treasure place for my lunch. Must visit
Great diner. A classic diner, lots of items to choose from on the menu. Breakfast is served all day. Nice that you can get alcoholic drinks if you want. Great service was offered, with the food coming out fast.
A very cool joint that has been around since at least 1958. The staff was ok, and the food good, but just eating there was the coolest for nastalgia.