Tony's Diner

We enjoyed our breakfast here. We even got to meet Tony himself & try his homemade Italian sausage. Definitely will return when we go back to Trinidad, Co. 👌🤌

Portions were great, that's pretty much the only positive. We came in and had to walk around a few minutes before anyone noticed we were there even though we apparently walked by the waitress on the way in. 7 of us but only got 3 menus, food did come out quick for that many of us but the Food was just not worth the price. Almost $90 not including tip and 3 of the meals were kids meals. Incredibly hot with no ac/fans and the amount of flies were very unsanitary. The reviews made the place look great but has obviously gone way down hill in the last few years.

Cute little diner! Got the lunch special Mexican hamburger with beans, very good! Prices are very reasonable. Tony the owner came & talked with customers which says to me... he appreciates his customers. Highly recommend for a quick bite.

Stopped at Tony’s diner for lunch while driving through Colorado back to Texas. The food was hot and fresh and delicious. Service was fast and friendly, and we enjoyed seeing Tony come out and visit with with each table. After he recommended the chicken fried steak, my husband decided to get that instead of his original choice. He was not disappointed. Perfect portion size for lunch as well. I got the French dip with cheese, onion, and green peppers, hand, sliced, and so yummy. Also served with large portion of delicious french fries. Definitely recommend if you’re driving through Trinidad and looking for a delicious lunch. I must say, as I was leaving, I saw a family with the pancakes and thought next time I go back, I’ll give those a try. They looked incredible. Bathrooms are outside of the building, and the diner itself is a little old and rundown, but the food and the staff still make it worth a trip.

Delicious old little diner. The breakfast burrito was very delicious.

My family stopped for a bite after arriving in Trinidad for a night's stay. I chose Tony's because they advertised gluten free bread and Ive been craving a hamburger and fries. My family was more than satisfied. My son was excited that his drink was never empty before our server was back with a refill. The food was plentiful and our server was very accommodating of my gluten free needs. I don't know if everything is celiac friendly; I just can't consume gluten and it was perfect. She was even gracious enough to let me know the fries were fried in oil that may have come into contact with gluten. Very friendly, very accommodating, and the food really hit the spot. We would definitely come again!!

I was greeted by an older man cleaning a table, he was very sweet and welcoming.. the waitress was sweet and on point, my breakfast was home made and delicious!!! No heartburn no feeling bloated it was great!! Will definitely be back with my husband!

Yummy place to find breakfast if you are an early riser like me. Coffee was excellent. Hashbrowns were properly crispy. Portions were well sized. Cute place with a hometown vibe

Food is homemade and fresh! Green chilli cheese enchiladas and a green chilli burger with homemade fries ! A great place to stop for a quality meal. Waitress was very helpful and friendly too!

On my to visit friends in CB CO, my overnight break. Next early AM few blocks from hotel is Tonys, they open at 0600AM, very small dinner located on Main St across the Exxon station. He and his grill lady were wide open preparing takeouts...strong coffee & cream, pancakes, eggs scrambled with cheese (not your cheese!), fresh shredded potatoes with onions....Oh did I forget to mention real butter for the pancakes...some refer as a greasy spoon, I say good grease on a hot flattop grill...very welcoming and hit da spot for me... Thank you kindly Tony & staff...

Very good! I was craving an old style diner with swivel chairs at counter and landed here at Tony's. I ended up sitting out in the extended patio because it was a beautiful day and it looked more comfortable. It was. The staff here is all friendly and efficient. I have no idea how much coffee I drank because they kept topping off my cup. The coffee was good and the Huevos Rancheros set me up for the day!

We absolutely LOVE Tony's! The food is so good (old diner style) and affordable. Tony is always there to greet us and make sure we have everything we need :)

This is a little off the beaten path, a block. We stopped in on our way back to Denver. We got the Cheese Burger and fries. Fries were a little crispy but delicious. The burger was good, like something you would fix at home. I would stop here again. It's a bit of a greasy spoon - but I don't have any complaints. It's not fancy, just good. The staff was friendly and attentive, not annoying. Good place.

This was a little cafe in Trinidad. The place was old and the bathrooms were outside. The food was okay. Pancakes s little over cooked. The gravy for the hot turkey sandwich was a yellow gel chicken gravy which was very salty. Price was reasonable.

Food is great diner food. Service is fast and polite. I will definitely come here again.

Good food, friendly service. I stopped by here while in Trinidad and had a couple of meals. Everything I tried was good, hot, and fresh.

Friendly staff. Great customer service. Huevos Rancheros and breakfast BLT are delicious. Try the hot green chili if you like spicy. Perfect stop for breakfast if you're driving through Trinidad.

Excellent. Little hole in the wall. Service was quick I got a Vegi omelette with salsa. All was fresh. Husband for Big T breakfast. It was a great value and large portions Definitely will return.

Deserves a -1,000 stars!!! Don't go here! Owner or manager asked for papers on my service dog. Service dogs do NOT have papers! Instead I offered to show the coin of completion and my dog is wearing the official service dog vest not a fake one! This is a complete VIOLATION of the American Disabilities Act!!! Do NOT go here!! Instead REPORT them to American Disabilities Association for VIOLATING a disabled person's rights!!!

Oh I want to move so they can cook for me. Go here forget healthy mess food & enjoy true stick to the ribs great food. The waitress was aces not intrusive that is something that important when out with my parents. Also another plus you don't have bar sound level music. You will not be mad for stopping. (leave cell in car) I was there in 2018. Back in spring

Super cute little mom and pop style place. Sausage is amazing! We loved the breakfast sausage but would love to try the others as well. The rest of their breakfast items are fine, nothing to write home about. The sausage is the real star of the show here, and I would definitely recommend rolling through to try!

Great food for the price. Excellent service. Breakfast was spot on. The coffe was hot and fresh.

My parents live just north of Trinidad, and dad had recommended this place several times. Sadly, it took us a few years to finally make the stop to eat. Food was amazing, and the capicola is a must try, if you're having breakfast. The saltisa was also great, but the capicola is my personal favorite. Portions were large, prices were great, wait staff was in the ball. Tony even stopped by to check on us, which is when we learned he makes and cures the meats himself. Will definitely be back, next time through. We did a phone free breakfast, so I didn't grab any photos this time around.

What a great hometown, mom and pop eatery. 9 of us had breakfast/lunch and everything was gooood! They brought out a sample plate of chili for us to decide. My favorite was definitely the mild green chili. PERFECTION!! But all of them were delicious!! Tony came out to chat with us! What a sweet man!

Good food and friendly service with Tony himself stopping by your table say hello and check on things. Highly recommend the open faced roast beef sandwich and Any of the pies!

Food was amazing! Service was quick and friendly! Just a good hole in the wall diner.

Stopped in first thing on a Sunday morning for breakfast while passing through Trinidad. I was one of only two parties there that early. The owner told me to sit anywhere I'd like. Service was prompt and warm. The food was excellent. The place was very clean, as well. By the time I left the place was getting packed. There is plenty of parking. While eating, the owner chatted with us and was very pleasant and friendly. I will definitely be back.

Little, local hole in the wall. Fast service, plain, decent food. My mother had a super BLT with generous bacon. My onion rings were great! Polite staff.

doesn't look like much when you walk in it's an old and small building, but the food here is amazing. If you get the fries, you don't even need ketchup to eat them. They are still delicious. Also, the meatballs are so good. I don't know if this place is even famous or not but if it isn't, it should be. Also, if you can't eat gluten, you can actually get a burger without a bun and it's cheaper!

I will not return! The place was pretty run down. The very dirty and fly-filled bathroom (and I'm talking about those little disgusting flies that stick to you) was outside the restaurant like those older gas stations. Reentering the building from the back near broken and fallen glass shards from their window (covered with an unfolded flimsy recycled box) proved to be a dangerous hazard. I've eaten here before on my stop going to Denver, so I just attributed this to a fluke. The young waitress (from Kansas) was very friendly and took good care of us. I don't attribute my low rating to her. I left her 20% tip on the pre-subtotal. The food arrived nice and piping hot. It was presented well. I ate my French dip sandwich first before I worked on my fries, delicately savored with ketchup one by one. As I dug through the fries with my fork I saw the glistening of a single long hair embedded throughout the mix of yet to be eaten fried homemade fries. YUCK! It was disgusting. Can I just vomit now please? My contently filled stomach (mi panza llena) began to turn like a merry-go-round at a cheap carnival. My appetite was lost and I felt totally grossed out. ! I pointed this out to our waitress. She apologized and discounted my bill by $7.05. The French dip sandwich plate however cost $8.95. I did not ask for a discount of any kind because price does not matter to me. I'd rather pay $12.95 with a guarantee of quality and cleanliness. Tony's Diner needs a complete make over. The bathrooms need to be enclosed and cleaned periodically throughout the day. Kitchen staff need to wear proper hats and sanitation food handling gloves. Maybe one of those shows on the food channel can give "Tony" an intervention.

Had an early morning breakfast at Tony's on our way through Trinidad. It was quiet and cozy, the coffee was delicious and the hash browns were crisped to perfection. It was nothing fancy but it was phenomenal. I don't think I could have had a fresher tomato on my sandwich.

All I can say is wow! I can't believe this little gem is hidden away in the quaint little town of Trinidad, Colorado. Just off Main Street. This is definitely the place to stop for a delicious diner style meal. You'll think it's 1955 as you sit down and place your order. It's definitely worth the short detour from the interstate (exit 13B). I ordered the open faced hot turkey sandwich. It was everything I hoped it would be. A generous pile of sliced turkey with an even more generous portion of delicious gravy on top. The mashed potatoes were delightful as well. Definitely not that out of the box stuff you get at lesser restaurants. Do yourself a favor and stop by on your way through. Say hi to the proprietor, Tony. He can be found working hard right along side of his employees. He's a delightful gentleman who told us he is recently single... Not sure he's looking, but ladies, put a fresh coat of lipstick on before you come by, just in case...

4 stars based on the food itself. The food hit the spot! The hash browns needed some salt and salsa to flavor it was a bit but overall the food was great! Pros: - the food is yummy ( nothing a dash of salt couldn't fix ) - food came out fast - prices were ranging from $2-$10 for yummy choices Cons: - wait staff was inattentive

Sausage,sausage,Sausage! Home made Italian sausage, Tony makes his own Sausage here! (In screaming Carnival barker tone) Was cruising town with no peculiar directions and saw just how many cars were out side and decided this must be the local diner spot. I was not surprised it was full when walking in. Ok, I'm outing myself here,it's been extremely hard for me to stay 100 percent vegetarian during this whole Covid debacle. I've back slid in many of my prior healthier habits, that being said I'm really not much of a meat eater, it's a rare thing for me, I actively seek out vegetarian and vegan items 95 percent of the time,my weakness for meat is entirely centered around grass fed steaks and Italian sausage. Today I saw Italian sausage offered as a meat choice in a breakfast burrito here, asked the smiling waitress if it was spicy? She offers me a bite to try, sure it's been a long while, I'm due, I'll indulge today. She tells me it is made by the owner of the restaurant and points him out as he converses with a table. Here's where 5 of the stars come in, she brings me a half of a large patty of the BEST TASTING Italian sausage in all the land, and that was on the first bite!! My thought with the second bite was "I sure hope the recipe is written down as it would be a major loss if this recipe died with the owner." I've eaten Italian sausage in many a place,(insert Johnny Cash's I've been everywhere man) how does itty bitty Trinidad have what I assume to be is the sausage they serve in heaven. On the third bite I asked the waitress if and how I could get some to take home, she sent over Tony the owner, he was very kind and gladly regaled me with other patrons "This is the best sausage!!" stories. I now go on a Italian sausage sandwich rant here, ready? I had the God Father sandwich and it was beyond good, I did prefer just the straight patty of sausage because the cheese and spaghetti sauce as well as hatch chili on the sandwich cloaked the delectable taste of just the naked patty. I had a side of spaghetti with home made sauce instead of the normal fries, it was yummy , the pasta I have a sneaking hunch was made in house as well. Fun fact: Tony said his wife and him used to frequent Patsy's in Pueblo, he often ate the Italian sausage sandwich there ,he enjoyed it so much he copied it. Now another restaurant in Pueblo is Passkeys and they have a homemade Italian sausage too, (they have a very similar sandwich) it has been a long standing number one, now it's been put out to pasture, who even knew it was lame to begin with? That is such a shame that I have say that, as my family have deep roots at the original passkeys. Ended up taking gone 10 pounds of sausage (links as well as patties) to share with only the best of friends and family, at $6.50 a pound for hand made in house sausage I think it's entirely reasonable. Now on to some other aspects of the visit. The service was beyond, 3 different servers all asking if we needed anything and refilling coffees and waters constantly, granted it is a smaller cafe. If you enjoy people watching then this is a cool place, you will be around some vestiges of the old west. Maybe the Italian sausage some how through my taste buds brought me back to my youth, I became entirely too nostalgic and melancholy sitting here in Tonys small town cafe with the locals, with earnestly friendly service ,with a sense of relaxedness among all present. Tony's is it's OWN place in time and space, they aren't trying to put on any airs, this is as home grown as you get, I don't think they are trying to impress anybody with anything BUT the food and service. There are issues, that being said put some blinders on if you must and just come try the Homemade Italian sausage, I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I would like to add another star for Tony's Conversation and attentiveness. The 7th star will be added for the service. Never have I had to make a 7 star review but here it is, from the most unlikely place.

Went in for lunch and ordered 2 burgers and waited for an hour. Everyone else that had come in after us had been served while we waited. Our waiter walked by us multiple times and not once did he check on us for refills or anything.

First time ever having a green chili burger. If I could give a 6th star I would! Definitely the text book local diner.

Locally owned business. Good breakfast, nothing fancy. Just good local food. Red Chile is vey good.

Very nice family spot for cheap reasonable price good variety tony treats people very good with his specials on Mother's Day free breakfast for moms and buy one get one on the steaks so nice

Great staff great food!! Highly recommended!!! Had the smothered breakfast burrito and will definitely be ordering it again!!

Trinidad, Colorado --- "Tony"s Diner" is more of a restaurant, since it misses the #1 feature of a true diner ... counter-seating! It appears it may have had counter-seating at one time though. Building expansion appears to be the reason for lost counter-seating, as they have "diner-area" seating near the grill & service & table-seating in the walls-of-windows expansion area. Other than that, the server Julie was good & my breakfast burrito was tasty-riffic! A great value for the buck too. "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! #RunAwayBill #DUSA2017 10.05.17

Best bowl of oatmeal I've ever had, to be honest. That's all I had so o can't say much more, but others in my party looked happy with their food, so guessing they'd agree with me!

Stopped in for breakfast while passing through town. I had the 2-egg breakfast with their breakfast sausage and my wife had the huevos rancheros with the hot green chili; both were outstanding! Had all the coffee we could drink and water to go with great service. Fantastic!

I wasn't expecting much and they far exceeded my expectations. I started with fried pickles that were piping hot and very tasty. I used the ranch to dip them in but these can stand on their own. Next up The Godfather, a delicious sandwich with tender seasoned beef, mozzarella, an Ortega chili, marinara and a super soft, yet firm roll. Wow, that was a delicious sandwich. I wasn't impressed with the rigatoni, just a basic sauce. So maybe try the fries. And the "Italian ice" are those Minute Made things you get at the ballpark. Otherwise this would've been a 5. FYI, nice waitress kept my drink filled. I would definitely stop by again.

Ehhh. Hashbrowns cooked on outside, inside raw. Pancakes were fine. Coffee ok. Not impressed. Can never find breakfast place in Trinidad.

So I'll start off with they were very short handed but not busy. Our server was all over the place but I completely understand. It can be stressful but sometimes we create the chaos ourselves including the " Quality of the food". I had a simple eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast. I could not eat the eggs and hash browns because all you could taste was oil and grim from the grill. The server never returned to the table for anything including drinks and condiments. She took our order and that was it. You had three lady's runny like crazy and one trying it to do it all herself. Just my opinion I would spilt the floor. Have two up front one on each side and one in the back by the grill line. I give two stars because of the service and food quality at the time of my visit. You have great reviews so I will be back to visit again in hopes to enjoy a good home cooked breakfast.

Over the top service! Food was excellent AND the owner Tony stopped by each table and visited with the customers.

My boyfriend and I stopped at Tony's for lunch. When the waitress came out with my boyfriend's plate and told us they have a new cook and she had made the wrong thing for me so my plate would be out in a few minutes. My boyfriend had finished his lunch before I even got mine because it was at least 20 minutes later. When the waitress came out with my lunch she pretty much threw the plate on the table mumbled "Sorry" and walked away. She came back a few minutes later with the check. My boyfriend told her it wasn't really right to charge us for my meal because I waited so long (it was at least 45 minutes from order to table). She copped an attitude (normal for this waitress) so my friend said he wasn't paying for anything. Her comment was "sure thing" and she walked into the kitchen thing. Tony came out and told us he wasn't going to charge me for the MISTAKE. How very nice of him to not make me pay for something I didn't even order! He said we had to pay for what I was eating despite the wait because he has had people "wait 45 minutes to over an hour for their food". He told us he would cover the bill and told us "just don't come back". Why would you bring out plates at least 20 minutes apart for the same party? We have been loyal customers at Tony's for over two years and have overlooked the mediocre service and mediocre food because we would rather support a local business than a national company. We have placed takeout orders at Tony's while restaurants were closed for dine in because we knew he was probably losing business. I hope covering a check that was less than $25 is worth the hundreds of dollars we would have spent in in your restaurant in the future. We would have had no problem paying the bill if we wouldn't have had the waitress and Tony cop attitudes when we complained. YOUR EMPLOYEE SCREWED UP AND I WAITED OVER 20 MINUTES AFTER MY BOYFRIEND'S LUNCH WAS BROUGHT TO THE TABLE FOR MINE. We were supporting a local business despite mediocre food and now I ask myself why we continued to frequent Tony's. Go to Club 14 (Walters Beer Garden), Trinidad Smokehouse or Las Animas Grill. Better service and much better food.

Some waitresses are rude, food isn't cooked to what we ordered and when we let them know either the waitress or the cook throw attitude and dirty looks. The owner is great though very friendly and checks on his customers.

Stopped in Trinidad to get some food and decided to go down main st and see all the restaurants, had heard about this place prior but never ate here myself. We pulled up and looked inside, it was busy but not packed, we decided to use the drive through. The menu is big and easily viewable, everything is ordered by number on the drive through menu. The menu itself doesn't seem to have the full variety of items that Tony's offers but still has good options of burgers/ burritos and similar things of that nature. Me and my grandmother got a 1/4 lb cheese burger each and a #11 fries to go with them. My mom got a half order smothered burger which she said was delicious! My burger was juicy, flavorful and definitely worth the money. The fries were so good and the serving was generous, the #11 is a full order of fries and I enjoyed it but I think a half order of fries will be enough for me next time! Very generous servings here and the half order smothered burger felt well served and heavy when I held the container. Awesome service, people, and food here! will be a new go-to spot for sure

Best breakfast I've had in a long time. Homemade breakfast sausage that was flavorful. It was so good I bought 2 lbs to take with me. Pinto beans and eggs. With real potato hash browns!

Tony's was recommended to us by the guys at Rooted down the street. Absolutely lovely diner! Very friendly staff, super helpful. They do take out and dine-in spaced out during covid. Their cooks are spectacular, and if you don't taste their breakfast menu (especially their bacon) you are missing out! Great little spot in Trinidad.

Tony, the owner, made a point of visiting our table and making us feel welcome. We all enjoyed our meals.

Clean little restaurant. Owner is a cool guy. The food was not good. Possibly I ordered the wrong thing.

Best homemade breakfast sausage I've had in years! Hats off to the butcher!!! Nice homey feel, seemed to be a lot of locals! Quick hot breakfast but again the sausage was amazing!!!! Definitely going back!!!

Great restaurant, good staff, very friendly and welcoming. Our whole group had no complaints on any of the food; pancakes, chef salad, French toast, and chicken fried steak were all fantastic.

Not bad dinner food and good service.... however, I found not one but 2 curly hairs in my food. One on the sausage and another in the pancake. Eewww!!!

Wow! No! No way ever go here again! Rude!!! Can't believe it. Couldn't wait to get out of there. Food uncooked. This could be a great place if it wasn't for the hostel welcome and uncomfortable environment.