Bakery at Mt. Crested Butte
970.349.1419
The Bakery at Mt. Crested Butte shares space with the Brown Labrador Pub, and serves up delicious baked goods to skiers not wanting to travel far from the slopes. Located to the left of the base area, slope-side.
The Brown Labrador Pub
970.349.4757
A classic pub and a long-stay of Mt. Crested Butte, the Brown Labrador Pub has been serving superior drinks for over a decade. Enjoy a smoke-free Apres ski spot inside or out on their deck with daily drink specials. Located slopeside at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Stop by for great drink specials and inspiring views.
Brick Oven www.brickovencb.com
970.349.5044
Enjoy Crested Butte’s finest pizza, subs, pasta and libations at the Brick Oven. Pick from the best salad bar in town, pizza by the slice, or other menu items. The Brick has the most beers on tap in town plus a full bar. Located right in downtown Crested Butte at 3rd and Elk.
Butte 66 Roadhouse www.skicb.com
970.349.2999
The most popular après ski bar and eatery on the mountain offers live music, great lunches, daily drink specials, and their signature beef brisket, pulled pork and BBQ ribs with three specialty sauces! Don¹t forget the fried pickles and sweet potato fries! The huge outdoor deck has the best slope side mountain views at the ski area. Open for lunch, après ski & Happy Hour and early twilight dinner. New this year, Grab N’ Go Breakfast is available starting at 8:00 am until 10:30 am.
Camp 4 Coffee www.camp4coffee.com
970.349.5148
Camp 4 Coffee serves the “Best Coffee in Colorado,” breakfast burritos, sandwiches, muffins, and other snacks. Take some Camp 4 coffee with you to brew at home, or order it online. Visit Camp 4 Coffee at the two mountain locations – at the base area or on-mountain at the top of Painter Boy Lift. They are also located in town at 4th and Elk in the historic license plate house and in CB South.
Club at Crested Butte www.theclubatcrestedbutte.com
970.349.6127
At the golf course, just off of Rt. 135 about 3 miles from Crested Butte. Grill night is every Friday! The club offers full daily specials and high quality sandwiches and specialty salads.
django’s www.djangosrestaurantcrestedbutte.com
970.349.7574
At django’s, you’ll experience creativity and variety in all sizes and flavors. The full menu includes 21 contemporary small plates with daily features, some wildly inventive and others more familiar. Visitors and locals both feel at home in this casually elegant atmosphere: sharing a quick bite, relaxing with a glass of wine, or exploring the full menu of southern European cuisine. django’s has an incredible selection of wines from around the world, offered by the bottle, the quartino or in flights. Located on Elk Avenue
Dogwood Cocktail Cabin www.thedogwoodcocktailcabin.com
970.349.6338
Nestled into one of Crested Butte’s funkiest historic remodels, this miner’s shack turned “cocktail cabin” offers house infused artisian cocktails and tasty plates both sweet and savory. From its nibbles and sips to atmosphere, The Dogwood is anything but ordinary. Step outside the box and into the cabin for a rosemary infused vodka martini and star anise braised beef sliders.
Donita’s Cantina www.donitascantina.com
970.349.6674
Enjoy tasty Mexican food in a fun atmosphere. The menu features large portions of enchiladas, burritos, chimichangas, and other Mexican favorites. Relax with the friendly service and sip on a famous margarita. Remember to take home some of the legendary homemade salsa. No reservations but special arrangements can be made for parties of 10 or more with 24 hours notice. Serving dinner nightly.
Eldo www.eldobrewpub.com
970.349.6125
Crested Butte’s newest micro brewery is a “Sunny Place for Shady People”, serving nine beers on tap, a huge selection of over 40 bottled beers, cocktails, bar food and live music regularly. Located upstairs, next to the post office, downtown Crested Butte. Happy hour daily from 3-8 pm: $1.50 pints! Bad beer night is Tuesday from 9pm until it’s gone. Stop by and play some pool, watch the game, dance, or enjoy the great outdoors on our sunny deck with other shady folks. Open daily from 3 pm until 2 am.
Elk Ave Prime www.elkaveprime.com
970.349.1221
Elk Ave Prime restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Crested Butte on Elk Avenue. Hand cut high quality Steaks, Pastas, Lamb Chops, Elk, Pork Chops, Fresh Garden Salads, Buffalo Burgers and much more. A great buckaroos menu for the kids. Wines from around the world and a vast array of import and domestic beers. Cozy up after skiing in front of our roaring fireplace with our apre ski food and drink specials. Cappuccinos, espressos, fabulous martinis or just a cold beer, whatever you desire. One of the largest venues in Crested Butte, ideal for large parties.
Gas Café
970.349.9656
As you fill your car at the gas station at Butte Avenue & Highway 135, go inside and fuel up for the day with breakfast at the Gas Cafe. Serving a variety of breakfast sandwiches and other grilled favorites, the Gas Cafe is also open for lunch until 4pm. You’re pretty much guaranteed two things with the Gas Cafe: friendly service and great food!
Ginger Café www.thegingercafe.com
970.349.7291
Located on Elk Avenue, the Ginger Cafe offers pan-Asian delights for your senses. Specializing in Indian and Thai cuisines, the Ginger offers Colorado Lamb, Pad Thai, many curries, soups, and some out of sight fusion dishes. Many veggie entrees are available. Full bar, exotic drinks, and an intimate setting make this not your average Asian restaurant. Entrees average $8. Reservations are helpful but not required. Serving lunch and dinner everyday, you can dine-in, take-away, or have your meal delivered.
Ice Bar www.skicb.com
970.349.2275
On-Mountain
Always attracting a crowd, this is the place to see and be seen! Serving gourmet lunches of upscale regional American Cuisine with French undertones and exotic drinks at a bar made completely out of ice! Sip on a specialty beverage at the end of the day on the large sunny deck, and enjoy the beautiful vistas while people watching! Located on the mountain at the base of the Twister Lift. Open for lunch and evening Last Tracks Dinners. Reservations required for Last Tracks dinners and recommended for lunch.
Iron Horse Tap www.iron-horse-tap.com
970.349.7300-11 Snowmass Road in the Plaza Building. The menu focuses on comfort food classics using only fresh ingredients. The restaurant finds fresh, quality, locally produced ingredients when possible. They make their dishes from scratch. This place is kid friendly, with full family dining as well as a fully stocked bar with Colorado brews on tap!
Izzy’s Deli
970.349.5630
Come have breakfast or lunch creekside at Izzy’s, located behind the post office just off Elk Avenue. Try one of the fantastic deli sandwiches on homemade bread, or a stuffed Mediterranean crepe. They serve bagels and homemade potato latkes for breakfast, in addition to many other favorites. They also make homemade soups, bagels, muffins and cookies daily from scratch. Come in for lunch, just cappuccino and a cookie, or try one of many delicious dessert crepes. It is the perfect place to start your day. Open 7am-2pm daily.
Kochevar’s
970.349.6745
Kochevar’s is a true, authentic Crested Butte bar you can still walk into and order your spirit of choice, if you can take the salt. Jacob Kochevar, born in 1874, came to the United States from Yugoslavia at 16 making the Kochevar family one of the oldest lineages in Crested Butte. Jake was reputed to be one of the best carpenters in town, and in 1891, finished building himself what still stands as Kochevars. Many of the hand-hewn timbers came from the site, and the basement still holds testament to this fact with the stumps that remain there. The roof trusses were raised by block and tackle and pulled by horse.
Last Steep www.thelaststeep.com
970.349.7007
Voted Best Bloody Mary four years running, The Last Steep Bar & Grill is a true Crested Butte Original named after a favorite ski run on the mountain. The Steep’s specialties include fresh salads, appetizers, sandwiches, wonderful desserts, and more. With one of the largest menu’s in town, you will find something for everyone’s tastes. Open for lunch, dinner, and late night from 11am daily.
Lil’s Land and Sea www.lilssushibarandgrill.com
970.349.5457
Come to Lil’s, and you will find the freshest seafood transformed into creative seasonal entrees and a wonderful assortment of sushi. Vegetarian entrees, elk and beef tenderloin, chicken and duck combined with fresh seasonal vegetables, sauces, pastas, and freshly prepared desserts complete a culinary offering for all tastes. The casual atmosphere combined with excellent cuisine, wines, beers, cocktails and service are why Lil’s has become a favorite of locals and seasonal visitors. Serving dinner nightly at 5:30pm, with a sushi happy hour until 6:30pm, come enjoy a true Crested Butte favorite. For reservations, call after 4:30pm.
Marchitelli’s Gourmet Noodle www.marchitellisgourmetnoodle.com
970.349.7401
Come taste Italy tonight. Marchitelli’s proudly features generations of special family recipes. Enjoy traditional Italian cuisine including unique sauce and pasta combinations, as well as specialty entrees of Veal Marsala, Elk Medallions, Chicken Florentine, and Seafood Pasta. Also indulge in the gourmet homemade desserts, full bar, and wine list. Open for dinner nightly at 5pm, and reservations are recommended.
Mikey’s Takeout and Delivery www.mikeyspizza.net
970.349.1110
Mikey’s offers thin crust, New Jersey style pizza. We do more than pizza. Check out our breakfast burritos, hot subs, pasta, salads and desserts. Located at 611 Third street, across from the skateboard park, Nordic center and sled hill and also in Gunnison.
McGill’s
970.349.5240
Come to McGill’s to enjoy the newest breakfast restaurant in town. Serving fantastic breakfasts and lunches with a creative twist, McGill’s also offers malts, shakes, and floats at the soda fountain. McGill’s opens at 6am, serves breakfast until 3pm, and lunch starting at 11am. On Sundays, only the breakfast menu is available from 6am-2pm.
Montanya Distillers/ distillery, rum bar www.montanyarum.com
970.799.3206
Voted “Best Apres Adventure Bar” in Outside Magazine’s 2012 Global Travel Awards. This working distillery makes artisan rum six days a week and serves innovative cocktails daily. Pop in just to look around the 1890’s historyic Powerhouse building with 2 copper alembic pot stills and a 100 year old vintage saloon bar located at 130 Elk Avenue.
Paradise Café www.paradisecafecrestedbutte.com
970.349.6233
A Crested Butte tradition for more than 26 years, Paradise Cafe features a casual atmosphere and excellent food. Specializing in your favorite breakfast burritos, skillets, pancakes, French toast, huevos rancheros, fresh fruit, and traditional breakfast, the Paradise Cafe is also open for lunches. A great selection of beer and wine, and a full children’s menu is available. At the 4 way stop next to Alpineer
Paradise Warming House www.skicb.com
970.349.2274
On-Mountain
Paradise Warming House offers cafeteria-style breakfasts and fresh lunches offering gourmet deli sandwiches, super salads and a selection of daily homemade soups and chili. Enjoy their outdoor grill, extensive seating and spectacular views. Located on the mountain at the base of the Paradise Lift. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Pitas in Paradise www.pitasinparadise.com
970.349.0897
Really, when was the last time you ate baba gannoush? You know falafel is not just for hippies anymore. Life is too short to eat Big Macs. Life is too sweet not to eat baklava. Visualize the immaculate gyro dripping savory tzatziki sauce on your chic pantalones. Always open 11am to 9pm everyday. Challenge Pitas with your freaky dietary needs. If they can feed a lacto/ovo vegetarian toddler with a wheat allergy and a distrust of legumes, they can feed you. Best Happy Hour 3PM to 6PM Elk Ave & 3rd.
Princess Wine Bar
970.349.0210
The Historic Princess Western Design Co., Wine Bar, and Coffee House (formerly the historic Princess movie theater) is a great place to go for a fun but relaxing evening. With an atmosphere like no other, they have combined a fine bar with a unique mix of furniture, accessories and art. Located across from the Post Office, The Princess is open seven days a week.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
970.349.0933
“The peak of perfection in handmade chocolates”. Be sure to stop by for the delicious fudge, chocolate drops, nut clusters, ice creams, candy apples, carmel apples, and much much more!!
Ryce Asian Bistro www.ryceasianbistro.com
970.349.9888
Born from more than 40 years of combined restaurant experience, Ryce brings the best and greatest variety of Asian foods to Crested Butte. Specialties from Japan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, as well as sakes, champagne and creative martinis; a casual atmosphere with patio and riverside dining available. Lunch and Dinner. Take out available.
Secret Stash www.thesecretstash.com
970.349.6245
Voted Best Pizza in Crested Butte since opening in 2002, the Secret Stash is the place everyone must visit in town. Skiing Magazine called it “The hip joint on Elk Avenue”. Locals call it the funkiest pizza place ever, made-from-scratch, hand tossed gourmet pizzas, grilled Asian style BBQ wings, fresh salads, and more. A full service bar and limitless beverage possibilities also await you. The decor has been collected from the world travels of the owners, who have visited over 70 countries around the globe. The Secret Stash is a truly unique pizza joint.
Sherpa Cafe
970.349.0443
We serve the best authentic Nepali and Indian foods. The prices are very reasonable. The unique flavors of Nepali and Indian foods have become increasingly popular. Located at 313 3rd Street and open 11:00- 2:30 and 5:00 9:30PM
Slogar www.theslogar.com
970.349.5765
Serving spectacular skillet-fried chicken dinners and grilled steaks, the Slogar uses a recipe famous for great flavor since 1915. Hospitality at the historic Slogar includes family-style service in comfortable and unique Victorian surroundings. Enjoy the generous portions and the modest price of the Slogar’s sensational skillet-fried chicken served with mashed potatoes, creamed corn, biscuits, and ice cream for dessert. Serving dinner daily from 5-9pm. A full bar and wine list are available.
Soupçon www.soupcon.dinehere.us
970.349.5448
Serving creative French and American cuisine using the freshest seasonal ingredients in a warm, cozy atmosphere, Soupçon’s changing menu includes Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Yellow Fin Tuna Tartare, Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Rack of Lamb, Grilled Elk Tenderloin, Atlantic Salmon, and Sauteéd Halibut. Soups and desserts are made fresh daily. Soupçon has one of the most extensive wine lists in town as well as cocktails. Seating nightly at 6:00pm and 8:15 pm. Soupçon is located in the alley behind the Forest Queen Building in downtown Crested Butte. Reservations recommended.
Sunflower Deli www.thesunflowerdeli.com
970.349.6866
For a quick, fresh meal in a friendly atmosphere, go to the Sunshine Deli located on Elk Avenue across from the Post Office. The breakfast menu offers favorites ranging from Eggs Benedict to spicy Huevos Locos. For lunch, a variety of deli sandwiches are available. The Sunshine Deli also makes homemade soups daily.In the evening the restaurant transforms with a different team to bring you an incredible Farm to Table fresh menu.
Teocalli Tamale
970.349.2005
Tasty fresh lime margaritas, handmade tamales, a huge selection of burritos and tacos, affordable prices and lightning-fast service – what more could you ask for? The fresh salsas include mild tomato, salsa verde, roasted chile corn, and a hot smoky chipotle. Burritos and tacos feature slow-cooked shredded beef, marinated and grilled steak or chicken, gourmet veggies, and blackened mahi-mahi. Try one of the many unique creations – a chile pesto or spicy Thai burrito with peanut sauce. Dine in and enjoy a drink from the large selection of Mexican beers, or take it to go. A fresh and healthy alternative, the Tamale is open every day at 7am for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night.
Talk of the Town
970.349.6809
A great place to meet up with friends or make new ones! The Talk of the Town is a quaint bar complete with video games, fooseball, and pool tables. Extremely casual and relaxed, the Talk of the Town also hosts a daily happy hour from 3pm to 8pm.
9380 Prime www.skicb.com
970.251.3030
For fine-dining or a casual lunch, 9380 Prime is the place to be. During the day, 9380 will feature breakfast, lunch and après ski options. At night, the restaurant will transform into PRIME, a contemporary Colorado chop house. With intimate booths and exquisite cuisine, Prime is sure to impress the most discerning fine-dining connoisseur. Expansive new bars inside and out, plenty of outdoor seating and the large fire pit, ensure this will be the base area’s newest hot spot.
Woodstone Bar & Grille www.skicb.com
970.349.8030
The Woodstone Bar & Grille located in the Grand Lodge Hotel in Mt. Crested Butte offers breakfast and dinner daily in a cozy dining room. For breakfast enjoy a hot cup of Starbucks coffee with the generous buffet or a la carte specialties. For dinner enjoy regional Southwestern cuisine fused with an international flare. Dinner specials change nightly. Apres ski is also available starting at 4pm. Come and enjoy the new High Definition Plasma TVs next to the toasty fireplace! Open daily from 7am to 10:30am for breakfast, and dinner begins at 5pm. Large parties always welcome. Special meeting & banquet facilities are available
The Wooden Nickel www.woodennickelcb.com
970.349.6350
Known for the best steaks in town, the Wooden Nickel specializes in tender Filet Mignon, USDA Prime Graded NY Strip and Rib Eye steaks, succulent Prime Rib, Elk Tenderloin, Alaskan King Crab, BBQ pork ribs, pork and lamb chops, fresh grilled seafood, and fresh garden salads. The Nickel also serves burgers, chicken fried steak, and buffalo burgers. Whole Maine lobster and a variety of surf and turf combinations are available nightly. Go for a special evening at Crested Butte’s oldest bar and meeting place. The bar opens at 4pm daily with Happy Hour until 6 pm daily. Dinner is served nightly until 10pm.