Who’s ready to eat? Enthusiastically raises both hands… One of the MANY great parts of living in the Centennial State is access to every kind of cuisine you can imagine… but where does one begin? We recommend starting now and following this bucket list of 12 can’t-miss Colorado restaurants. These are some of the best restaurants in Colorado. We hope you’re hungry. Be sure to bring your appetite!
January: Mac Nation (Indian Hills)
TripAdvisor/Clare S
TripAdvisor/Ashley A Does anyone get depressed once the holidays have ended and it’s cold and depressing outside? Do you know what we like to do to remedy this situation? We like to splurge on comfort food at Mac Nation, which is home to a whopping 37 kinds of macaroni and cheese (a la Chicago Pizza, Astoria Truffle Shuffle, and Big Italy).
February: Allred’s Restaurant (Telluride)
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TripAdvisor/management February is the month of love (including bromances and galentines), so what better time than now to visit the one and only Allred’s? Accessible only by gondola, Allred’s is home to some of the best views in the state, as well as one of the best wine collections.
March: Totally 80’s Pizza (Fort Collins)
TripAdvisor/Stephen R
Totally 80’s Pizza Facebook Do you want to know what’s rad? Colorado is home to the ONLY 1980s museum, which is located inside the tubular Totally 80’s Pizza! Don’t be an airhead… book it to FoCo and get a slice of Totally 80’s ASAP! Cool beans?
April: Edelweiss German Restaurant (Colorado Springs)
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TripAdvisor/AnnieDodgeCity_KS “Edelweiss, edelweiss, every morning you greet me”… with delicious German fare! Located in Colorado Springs, Edelweiss will make you think you have left the Centennial State for a cafe in Germany, thanks to its authentically German ambiance and cuisine. Prost!
May: Buckhorn Exchange (Denver)
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TripAdvisor/bullet0987 How have we made it this long into the year without visiting the oldest restaurant in Colorado? Let’s change that, shall we? Welcome to the Buckhorn Exchange: Colorado’s oldest and most beloved restaurant that is home to some of the best Rocky Mountain Oysters, beef and buffalo steak, and game plates in the state.
June: Restaurant 1858 (Colorado Springs)
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TripAdvisor/Sammy P Summer is in full swing, so what better time than now to hike the jaw-dropping Seven Falls and dine at the waterside Restaurant 1858? Whether you’re eating solo, with someone you love, or with a large group, you will never forget your first trip to this historic Colorado gem.
July: Mountain View Yogurt Plus (Woodland Park)
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Google/Scorpia In the summertime, when the weather is high, nothing satisfies quite like ice cream, one of our favorites, oh which, comes via Mountain View Yogurt! Need we mention there are 35+ flavors plus tantalizing toppings?
August: Greeley Pizza Co. (Greeley)
Greeley Pizza CO Facebook
Greeley Pizza CO Facebook School will be back in session soon, so what better time to go out for a slice (or 5) of pizza from your favorite pizzeria? For us, the best pies come from the Greeley Pizza Co., which serves made-from-scratch pizza, wings, breadsticks, and more.
September: The Railyard (La Junta)
The Railyard Facebook
The Railyard Facebook Colorado got its start with the railroad, so it should only make sense that we have a train-themed restaurant on our list. Welcome to the charming Railyard, a welcoming small-town eatery complete with railroad decor, all of your favorite drinks, and delicious home-cooked grub.
October: Linger (Denver)
Linger Facebook
Linger Facebook It’s the spookiest time of the year, and there is no better place to dine than the old Olinger Mortuary! Okay, so it isn’t technically still a mortuary, but rather the trendy Linger Eatury, which boasts not only delicious food but coffin-shaped menus, formaldehyde water bottles, and other morbid touches.
November: Ski Tip Lodge (Keystone)
Keystone Resort
Keystone Restaurant Slopes are open, and you know what that means… it’s après season! If you need to refuel after a long day of skiing, treat yourself to a 4-course at the beautiful Ski Tip Lodge. Bon appétit!
December: Oscar’s Cafe (Durango)
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Oscars Cafe of Durango Facebook Since calories do not count during the holiday season, NOW is the perfect time to splurge on all of your breakfast favorites, courtesy of Oscar’s Cafe! Whether you crave homemade biscuits and gravy, a gigantic cinnamon roll, or a ginormous smothered burrito, you are guaranteed the best at Oscar’s.
You’ll love all of these Colorado restaurants! Some are in and around Denver; others are a bit further away but are well worth the drive. Plan a trip to all of them sometime soon and enjoy some of the very best cuisines that Colorado has to offer. For even more of our favorite restaurants, try this post: 12 Restaurants You Have To Visit In Colorado Before You Die
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Address: Mac Nation Cafe, 5510 Parmalee Gulch Rd, Indian Hills, CO 80454, USAAddress: Allred’s Restaurant, San Sophia Station, Telluride, CO 81435, USAAddress: Totally 80’s Pizza & Museum, 2567 S Shields St Unit 4C, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USAAddress: Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant, 1000 Osage St, Denver, CO 80204, USAAddress: Edelweiss German Restaurant, 34 E Ramona Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USAAddress: Linger, 2030 W 30th Ave, Denver, CO 80211, USAAddress: Ski Tip Lodge, 764 Montezuma Rd, Keystone, CO 80435, USAAddress: Restaurant 1858, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USAAddress: Greeley Pizza Co., 7008 W 10th St Suite 500, Greeley, CO 80634, USAAddress: Mountain View Yogurt Plus, U.S. 24, 222 W Midland Ave, Woodland Park, CO 80863, USAAddress: The Railyard, 114 Colorado Ave, La Junta, CO 81050, USAAddress: Oscar’s Cafe, 18 Town Plaza, Durango, CO 81301, USA
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Colorado Restaurants November 24, 2022 Christy Articola I love visiting Colorado’s small towns. What restaurants can you recommend there? There are lots of great little places in the smaller towns of Colorado, so you’ll never go hungry if you plan your road trips right! Here are a few to consider:
Eddyline Restaurant and Brewing Company in Buena Vista Pagosa Baking Company in Pagosa Springs Ef’s Restaurant in Alamosa High Mountain Pies in Leadville Baja Tacos in Sterling and many more!
My friends and I especially enjoy eating at little hole-in-the-wall places that others overlook. Can you suggest some of those kinds of places in Colorado? Absolutely! You’ll love some of Colorado’s smaller and lesser-known spots. Check out the following:
Genna Rae’s Wings & More in Denver Elaine’s Place in Fort Morgan Jessie’s Smokin’ NOLA in Centennial George’s Drive Inn in Walsenburg Stateline Bar & Grill in Dove Creek and here are a few more to try!
What are some iconic foods that everyone should try when they are in Colorado? There are many different foods that Colorado is known for and there are numerous places that specialize in each of those foods. If you want to try iconic Colorado foods, you should make sure you try:
green chili Palisade peaches bison burgers Rocky Mountain oysters Rocky Ford cantelope watermelon Rocky Mountain-caught trout microbrews Colorado-style pizza
The food in Colorado is great! You’ll be happy anywhere you decide to eat! There are so many wonderful restaurants that represent all different types of cuisine. When visiting Colorado, be sure to bring your appetite and be ready to get a little adventurous; you’ll love everything you try.
January: Mac Nation (Indian Hills)
TripAdvisor/Clare S
TripAdvisor/Ashley A Does anyone get depressed once the holidays have ended and it’s cold and depressing outside? Do you know what we like to do to remedy this situation? We like to splurge on comfort food at Mac Nation, which is home to a whopping 37 kinds of macaroni and cheese (a la Chicago Pizza, Astoria Truffle Shuffle, and Big Italy).
February: Allred’s Restaurant (Telluride)
TripAdvisor/management
TripAdvisor/management February is the month of love (including bromances and galentines), so what better time than now to visit the one and only Allred’s? Accessible only by gondola, Allred’s is home to some of the best views in the state, as well as one of the best wine collections.
March: Totally 80’s Pizza (Fort Collins)
TripAdvisor/Stephen R
Totally 80’s Pizza Facebook Do you want to know what’s rad? Colorado is home to the ONLY 1980s museum, which is located inside the tubular Totally 80’s Pizza! Don’t be an airhead… book it to FoCo and get a slice of Totally 80’s ASAP! Cool beans?
April: Edelweiss German Restaurant (Colorado Springs)
TripAdvisor/mrsswassow
TripAdvisor/AnnieDodgeCity_KS “Edelweiss, edelweiss, every morning you greet me”… with delicious German fare! Located in Colorado Springs, Edelweiss will make you think you have left the Centennial State for a cafe in Germany, thanks to its authentically German ambiance and cuisine. Prost!
May: Buckhorn Exchange (Denver)
TripAdvisor/management
TripAdvisor/bullet0987 How have we made it this long into the year without visiting the oldest restaurant in Colorado? Let’s change that, shall we? Welcome to the Buckhorn Exchange: Colorado’s oldest and most beloved restaurant that is home to some of the best Rocky Mountain Oysters, beef and buffalo steak, and game plates in the state.
June: Restaurant 1858 (Colorado Springs)
TripAdvisor/goodwill246
TripAdvisor/Sammy P Summer is in full swing, so what better time than now to hike the jaw-dropping Seven Falls and dine at the waterside Restaurant 1858? Whether you’re eating solo, with someone you love, or with a large group, you will never forget your first trip to this historic Colorado gem.
July: Mountain View Yogurt Plus (Woodland Park)
Google Street View
Google/Scorpia In the summertime, when the weather is high, nothing satisfies quite like ice cream, one of our favorites, oh which, comes via Mountain View Yogurt! Need we mention there are 35+ flavors plus tantalizing toppings?
August: Greeley Pizza Co. (Greeley)
Greeley Pizza CO Facebook
Greeley Pizza CO Facebook School will be back in session soon, so what better time to go out for a slice (or 5) of pizza from your favorite pizzeria? For us, the best pies come from the Greeley Pizza Co., which serves made-from-scratch pizza, wings, breadsticks, and more.
September: The Railyard (La Junta)
The Railyard Facebook
The Railyard Facebook Colorado got its start with the railroad, so it should only make sense that we have a train-themed restaurant on our list. Welcome to the charming Railyard, a welcoming small-town eatery complete with railroad decor, all of your favorite drinks, and delicious home-cooked grub.
October: Linger (Denver)
Linger Facebook
Linger Facebook It’s the spookiest time of the year, and there is no better place to dine than the old Olinger Mortuary! Okay, so it isn’t technically still a mortuary, but rather the trendy Linger Eatury, which boasts not only delicious food but coffin-shaped menus, formaldehyde water bottles, and other morbid touches.
November: Ski Tip Lodge (Keystone)
Keystone Resort
Keystone Restaurant Slopes are open, and you know what that means… it’s après season! If you need to refuel after a long day of skiing, treat yourself to a 4-course at the beautiful Ski Tip Lodge. Bon appétit!
December: Oscar’s Cafe (Durango)
Google Street View
Oscars Cafe of Durango Facebook Since calories do not count during the holiday season, NOW is the perfect time to splurge on all of your breakfast favorites, courtesy of Oscar’s Cafe! Whether you crave homemade biscuits and gravy, a gigantic cinnamon roll, or a ginormous smothered burrito, you are guaranteed the best at Oscar’s.
You’ll love all of these Colorado restaurants! Some are in and around Denver; others are a bit further away but are well worth the drive. Plan a trip to all of them sometime soon and enjoy some of the very best cuisines that Colorado has to offer.
TripAdvisor/Clare S
TripAdvisor/Ashley A
Does anyone get depressed once the holidays have ended and it’s cold and depressing outside? Do you know what we like to do to remedy this situation? We like to splurge on comfort food at Mac Nation, which is home to a whopping 37 kinds of macaroni and cheese (a la Chicago Pizza, Astoria Truffle Shuffle, and Big Italy).
TripAdvisor/management
February is the month of love (including bromances and galentines), so what better time than now to visit the one and only Allred’s? Accessible only by gondola, Allred’s is home to some of the best views in the state, as well as one of the best wine collections.
TripAdvisor/Stephen R
Totally 80’s Pizza Facebook
Do you want to know what’s rad? Colorado is home to the ONLY 1980s museum, which is located inside the tubular Totally 80’s Pizza! Don’t be an airhead… book it to FoCo and get a slice of Totally 80’s ASAP! Cool beans?
TripAdvisor/mrsswassow
TripAdvisor/AnnieDodgeCity_KS
“Edelweiss, edelweiss, every morning you greet me”… with delicious German fare! Located in Colorado Springs, Edelweiss will make you think you have left the Centennial State for a cafe in Germany, thanks to its authentically German ambiance and cuisine. Prost!
TripAdvisor/bullet0987
How have we made it this long into the year without visiting the oldest restaurant in Colorado? Let’s change that, shall we? Welcome to the Buckhorn Exchange: Colorado’s oldest and most beloved restaurant that is home to some of the best Rocky Mountain Oysters, beef and buffalo steak, and game plates in the state.
TripAdvisor/goodwill246
TripAdvisor/Sammy P
Summer is in full swing, so what better time than now to hike the jaw-dropping Seven Falls and dine at the waterside Restaurant 1858? Whether you’re eating solo, with someone you love, or with a large group, you will never forget your first trip to this historic Colorado gem.
Google Street View
Google/Scorpia
In the summertime, when the weather is high, nothing satisfies quite like ice cream, one of our favorites, oh which, comes via Mountain View Yogurt! Need we mention there are 35+ flavors plus tantalizing toppings?
Greeley Pizza CO Facebook
School will be back in session soon, so what better time to go out for a slice (or 5) of pizza from your favorite pizzeria? For us, the best pies come from the Greeley Pizza Co., which serves made-from-scratch pizza, wings, breadsticks, and more.
The Railyard Facebook
Colorado got its start with the railroad, so it should only make sense that we have a train-themed restaurant on our list. Welcome to the charming Railyard, a welcoming small-town eatery complete with railroad decor, all of your favorite drinks, and delicious home-cooked grub.
Linger Facebook
It’s the spookiest time of the year, and there is no better place to dine than the old Olinger Mortuary! Okay, so it isn’t technically still a mortuary, but rather the trendy Linger Eatury, which boasts not only delicious food but coffin-shaped menus, formaldehyde water bottles, and other morbid touches.
Keystone Resort
Keystone Restaurant
Slopes are open, and you know what that means… it’s après season! If you need to refuel after a long day of skiing, treat yourself to a 4-course at the beautiful Ski Tip Lodge. Bon appétit!
Oscars Cafe of Durango Facebook
Since calories do not count during the holiday season, NOW is the perfect time to splurge on all of your breakfast favorites, courtesy of Oscar’s Cafe! Whether you crave homemade biscuits and gravy, a gigantic cinnamon roll, or a ginormous smothered burrito, you are guaranteed the best at Oscar’s.
For even more of our favorite restaurants, try this post: 12 Restaurants You Have To Visit In Colorado Before You Die
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Colorado Restaurants
November 24, 2022
Christy Articola
I love visiting Colorado’s small towns. What restaurants can you recommend there? There are lots of great little places in the smaller towns of Colorado, so you’ll never go hungry if you plan your road trips right! Here are a few to consider:
Eddyline Restaurant and Brewing Company in Buena Vista Pagosa Baking Company in Pagosa Springs Ef’s Restaurant in Alamosa High Mountain Pies in Leadville Baja Tacos in Sterling and many more!
My friends and I especially enjoy eating at little hole-in-the-wall places that others overlook. Can you suggest some of those kinds of places in Colorado? Absolutely! You’ll love some of Colorado’s smaller and lesser-known spots. Check out the following:
Genna Rae’s Wings & More in Denver Elaine’s Place in Fort Morgan Jessie’s Smokin’ NOLA in Centennial George’s Drive Inn in Walsenburg Stateline Bar & Grill in Dove Creek and here are a few more to try!
What are some iconic foods that everyone should try when they are in Colorado? There are many different foods that Colorado is known for and there are numerous places that specialize in each of those foods. If you want to try iconic Colorado foods, you should make sure you try:
green chili Palisade peaches bison burgers Rocky Mountain oysters Rocky Ford cantelope watermelon Rocky Mountain-caught trout microbrews Colorado-style pizza
The food in Colorado is great! You’ll be happy anywhere you decide to eat! There are so many wonderful restaurants that represent all different types of cuisine. When visiting Colorado, be sure to bring your appetite and be ready to get a little adventurous; you’ll love everything you try.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
There are lots of great little places in the smaller towns of Colorado, so you’ll never go hungry if you plan your road trips right! Here are a few to consider:
- Eddyline Restaurant and Brewing Company in Buena Vista
- Pagosa Baking Company in Pagosa Springs
- Ef’s Restaurant in Alamosa
- High Mountain Pies in Leadville
- Baja Tacos in Sterling
- and many more!
My friends and I especially enjoy eating at little hole-in-the-wall places that others overlook. Can you suggest some of those kinds of places in Colorado?
Absolutely! You’ll love some of Colorado’s smaller and lesser-known spots. Check out the following:
- Genna Rae’s Wings & More in Denver
- Elaine’s Place in Fort Morgan
- Jessie’s Smokin’ NOLA in Centennial
- George’s Drive Inn in Walsenburg
- Stateline Bar & Grill in Dove Creek
- and here are a few more to try!
What are some iconic foods that everyone should try when they are in Colorado?
There are many different foods that Colorado is known for and there are numerous places that specialize in each of those foods. If you want to try iconic Colorado foods, you should make sure you try:
- green chili
- Palisade peaches
- bison burgers
- Rocky Mountain oysters
- Rocky Ford cantelope
- watermelon
- Rocky Mountain-caught trout
- microbrews
- Colorado-style pizza
The food in Colorado is great! You’ll be happy anywhere you decide to eat! There are so many wonderful restaurants that represent all different types of cuisine. When visiting Colorado, be sure to bring your appetite and be ready to get a little adventurous; you’ll love everything you try.
