Cafe Bluebird - Fort Collins - Brunch

 

 

I did eat other things besides brunch, but those things were largely burgers in bars. While they were good, they weren't really much to write about.  While many of the brunch places served many of the same things, the atmosphere and decor of the places made them very different.  The place I stopped at in Ft. Collins, Cafe Bluebird, was small, relatively cozy, and brightly colored, so it reminded me of spring.  Located across the street from Colorado State University, it is part of a small retail establishment called Laurel Street Station.  The front is light brick and surrounded by trees and plantlife and the entrance is located above a large and solid half-round awning.  Walking in, you encounter a small alcove in front of the host station where Housemade preserves are sold.  There were three rows of seating in the dining room.  Booths were next to the light blue wall, round tables were in the center, and rectangular four tops were located next to the large windows.  Aside from the windows, lighting was from hanging lights affixed to the wall mounted on a streetlight-like fixture and hanging lights above the tables beside the windows.  Even without the lights, the space is very bright.

 

In addition to the standard eggs, omelettes, pancakes, and French Toast, the menu also included a variety of breakfast burritos, crepes, and salads.  I ordered a Hobo Skillet, which contained Home Fries, Onions, Green Pepper, Maple Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Cheddar, Two Eggs Over Easy, and Wheat Toast.  It was very savory and flavorful, everything went together well, and I liked it a lot.  Paired with the skillet, I ordered a cup of coffee which was the house blend of a local roaster.  It was a flavorful medium roast that was very satisfying.  It was very filling and a good start to what ended being a very long day.