DC Rack Haus
330 Highway 491
Dove Creek, CO, 81324
Phone: (970) 677-2656
Website: https://www.facebook.com/dcrackhaus/
Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Saturday, 7am to 2pm
Closed
Sunday
A little over one and ½ years ago, Beth Spigner, was
working at The Dinner Bell, in quiet Dove Creek, Colorado. Then it happened, the owners decided to pull
up stakes and sell. Beth talked it over
with mom, Athena Spigner, and the decision was made. Purchasing the restaurant and becoming
co-owners, revamping the interior and menu; these two ladies were on a mission. A mission to become the culinary goddesses of
Dove Creek, and strong goddesses they are!
A military family, formerly from California, the move to
Dove Creek, 16 years ago, was another easy decision. Though they had traveled far and wide,
retirement brought the Spigner family to a place they enjoyed visiting often,
Colorado. What better way to put down
solid roots within the community, then to purchase a business to cater to it?
Now many locals were a bit concerned, “What about the
Dinner Bell’s menu!?!” Little by little,
new menu items were phased in, older ones phased out. You know, like that Whole Foods Thanksgiving
commercial, “They’ll never know, we’ll just phase it in.” There are three tried and true dishes that
remain, “Open Face Burger”, “Green Smothered Burrito”, and the “DC Steak”. DC Rack Haus uses the same tried and true
recipe, so makes the best green chili around.
There was no way that was coming off the menu. Well, unless the new owners wanted to find
themselves at the open end of a hanging rope.
Third easy decision was the days and hours of
operation. Monday thru Saturday, 7am to
2pm, are prime time, and busy they are.
Locals flock in for deliciously prepared breakfasts and lunches; mainly house
made with ingredients sourced locally. During
hunting season, hunters eagerly find the time for fluffy flapjacks and waffles;
crispy French toast, and omelettes bulging with cheeses, meats and veggies of
choice. There are other egg dishes to
choose from, biscuits and gravy, and, of course, the breakfast burrito.
Lunch time features are geared towards American and
Mexican cuisines. The burgers are half
pounders, perfectly grilled with oozing delectable juices. Try out the Snow-Cap with grilled mushrooms,
onions, ooey-gooey Jack cheese on a toasted bun. The veggies served are alongside the burger,
so they are cool and crisp before adding to your burger. The burgers are two fisted, so come hungry,
and ask for extra napkins. Side is
crispy French fries, but sweet potato fries or crunchy onions rings can be substituted
for an extra $1.50. The portions are
large, so once again, come hungry! Let
me tell you, for the portions you receive, the prices on the menu are spot on
as well.
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| Patty Melt |
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| Snow-Cap |
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| Inside the Snow-Cap |
There are wraps with or without meats; there is the
“everyone’s favorite”, Country Fried Steak served with fries, toast and country
style gravy. The Country Fried Steak is
also a breakfast feature with eggs and home style potatoes. Looking for something more filling and
vegetarian; try out a Veggie Wrap, Salad or Green Chili Cheese Fries. The Cole slaw is house made, and that
includes the dressing. Do not be afraid
to ask about ingredients, the Spigners want to make sure you have exactly what
you are craving.
DC Rack Haus is family friendly as well, with a Kiddie Menu
that will satisfy a child with choices of PBJ, Grilled Cheese, Mac n’ Cheese,
burgers that small hands can manage and chicken strips.
While the high season does bring in more visitor
business, having tour groups scheduling meals breaks, in Dove Creek, would be a
huge boon to the community. Well, to
any small community where tourism is becoming a major attraction. Tour companies need to get smarter about
including breaks within small towns, where the service is more homegrown and
comfortable.
Overall, the atmosphere is cozy, the service is friendly,
and the food is just what the comfort doctor ordered. Whether in Dove Creek, Colorado, another
nearby town, or simply passing through, stop into DC Rack Haus for a homestyle
breakfast or lunch that will make your eyes roll with dining pleasure. You will not be disappointed!
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| Breakfast Menu |
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| Lunch Menu |
Mary Cokenour
