Silver Grill Cafe can be counted on for a delicious breakfast or lunch

Haley Rockwell • December 14, 2015

Looking for a nice place to have breakfast or brunch on a weekend with family or friends? Stop by the buzzing diner, Silver Grill Cafe in downtown Fort Collins. This heartwarming cafe attracts many families that live in Fort Collins, as well as tourists or people just driving through town. Silver Grill Cafe is the oldest restaurant in Northern Colorado, serving breakfast and lunch since 1933 and with roots going all the way back to 1912. The Silver Grill’s breakfasts and lunches are legendary. They have been named the best in all of Colorado by news stations and lauded by local and national publications

This well-known cafe has a great atmosphere that feels down to earth and welcoming. Wooden floors, huge windows looking out on Old Town, rustic brick walls, booths and tables lend the place character. Silver Grill also has a “backyard” patio that is a relaxing place to sit on summer mornings. It has a nostalgic vibe that’s known for its hearty fare, including giant cinnamon rolls. Their gigantic, homemade cinnamon rolls are made fresh daily with an oozing sweet sugary topping. The Silver Grill got creative with their famous cinnamon rolls by creating an assortment of different dishes that include the cinnamon rolls.

The top customer favorite is the Cinnamon Roll French Toast, A slice of our homemade cinnamon roll, buttered and grilled to perfection. This french toast tops all the french toast, it is gooey and sweet but not overpowering. Pair this with a cup of their fresh brewed coffee and you will begin the day with a delicious meal. Another customer favorite is their Fiesta Hash Browns, hash browns with diced bacon, tomato, bell peppers, onions, cheddar and monterey jack cheese. The combination of the hash browns and everything else ties together really well and makes your mouth water. Silver Grill is a great place to go if you are looking for portions big enough to have leftovers for the day after your visit.

The Silver Grill is carrying on with good home style cooking, serving breakfast and lunch, seven days a week, and evening events on request. They invite you to visit them and experience their tradition.

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Haley Rockwell, Sports Editor

Senior Haley Rockwell is a dynamic character in the Fossil Ridge setting, bringing many dimensions to Etched in Stone as well as everything else she is involved in. Her in-depth athletic background enables her to contribute accurate stories on the many sports teams that compete for Fossil, making her leadership of sporting event coverage on the Etched in Stone publication crew. “I’m an athlete, so I’m involved in a lot of sports, and I think that gives me an advantage writing about it since I’m so passionate about it”, she said. As an ambitious soccer player, talented photographer, and member of the journalism program for the past three (now four) years , dedication is definitely a quality that Haley never fails to bring to the table. In fact, her hard work and dedication has earned her commitment to the University of Northern Colorado for soccer, where she is thinking about majoring in business with a minor in journalism. “Journalism has been a big part of my life for the past four years, so I want to continue to pursue it if I can!” she exclaimed.

Apart from being involved in journalism, athletics, and demanding academics, Haley is very interested in the arts. Alongside photography, she also finds peace in the relaxing qualities that drawing offers. “If I need something to escape from the stress of school and soccer, I’ll go draw instead”, she explained. The subject that she most frequently captures in her artwork are wolves, which she considers to be her personal spirit animal. A lover of animals, Haley also has a black cat at home named Shay. She is the oldest of two sisters, and knows very well the responsibilities of taking the lead and making crucial decisions. Haley’s talents are bound to pave a pathway that will take her far, no matter where she chooses to travel. Her strong sense of individuality, hard work, and passion are essential tools that will lead her to a bright and prosperous future.