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( 970-247-9889;
www.durangodiner.com
; 957 Main Ave; mains $7-18; 6am-2pm Mon-Sat, 6am-1pm Sun;
)
To watch Gary work the grill in this lovable greasy spoon is to be in the presence of
greatness. Backed by a staff of button-cute waitresses, Gary's fluid, graceful wielding of a
Samurai spatula turns out downright monstrous plates of eggs, smothered potatoes and
plate-sized French toast. The best diner in the state? No doubt.
Jean Pierre Bakery
( 970-247-7700;
www.jeanpierrebakery.com
;
601 Main Ave; mains $9-22; 8am-9pm; )
A charming
patisserie serving mouthwatering delicacies made from scratch. Breakfasts are all-out
while dinner is a much more formal affair. Prices are dear, but the soup-and-sandwich
lunch special with a sumptuous French pastry (we recommend the sticky pecan roll) is a
deal.
FRENCH, BAKERY
$$
Gazpacho
( 970-259-9494; 431 E 2nd Ave; mains $10-28; 11:30am-10pm; )
A crowd pleaser, this tiled
quasi-New Mexican restaurant dishes up local beans, savory
carne adovada
(red chili
pork) and green chili cheeseburgers. Families love it and the friendly bar is a good spot to
grab a margarita and fresh, hot
sopaipillas
(fried pastries). Also has good gluten-free and
vegetarian options, like the vegan burger piled high with smoked chilies.
MEXICAN
$$
Olde Tymers Café
( 970-259-2990;
www.otcdgo.com
; 1000 Main Ave; mains $5-10; 11am-10pm; )
Voted Durango's
best burger by the local paper, the Olde Tymers is popular with the college crowd, espe-
cially on Monday's $5.50-burger nights. Well-priced American classics are served at cozy
booths under pressed-tin ceilings in a big open dining room or on the patio outside. Ask
about the cheap daily specials.
BURGERS
$
East by Southwest
FUSION, SUSHI
$$$
(
970-247-5533;
http://eastbysouthwest.com
; 160 E College Dr; sushi $4-13, mains $12-24;
11:30am-3pm &
5-10pm Mon-Sat, 5-10pm Sun; )
Low-lit but vibrant, it's packed with locals on date
night. Skip the standards for goosebump-good sashimi with jalapeño or rolls with mango
and wasabi honey. Fish is fresh and endangered species are off the menu. Fusion plates in-
