Village Inn's Slogans & Taglines

Village Inn is an American casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1958 by brothers-in-law Merton "Andy" Anderson and Jim Mola in Denver, Colorado. Originally launched as Village Inn Pancake House, it began serving made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes, fresh eggs, sizzling bacon, and steaming hot coffee to hungry locals and vacationers alike. The brand's reputation for quality all-day breakfast quickly inspired franchise inquiries, leading to the first franchised location in 1961 after a Wall Street Journal ad. Over six decades, Village Inn has grown to over 100 corporate and franchise restaurants across the Rocky Mountain region, Midwest, Arizona, and Florida. Its award-winning pies—including French Silk, Lemon Supreme, Country Apple, and Caramel Pecan Silk Supreme—have become legendary, with Wednesday's "Free Pie Day" emerging as a beloved tradition. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of BBQ Holdings Inc., Village Inn remains a symbol of American comfort food, family-friendly hospitality, and the enduring belief that life's simple pleasures are best enjoyed with a warm plate and a slice of pie.