Hayley’s Homemade Ice Cream
With homemade ice cream, fudge, and candy, what’s not to like about Hayley’s? You can also grab a milkshake, malt, or a root beer float, … Read more
Dining
Laura’s Fine Candies
Laura’s Fine Candies (aka Laura’s Fudge) is well known for being the place to stop for delicious fudge and much-loved caramel apples. Many items are created fresh on-site. You … Read more
Nicky’s Steakhouse Restaurant & Lounge on Fall River
Nicky’s opened in 1967, and in some ways, it feels like it never left. The decor is straight up late 60s chic, and is kind … Read more
Cafe de Pho Thai
Cafe de Pho Thai is one of our favorite places to eat in Estes Park. They serve authentic Thai and Vietnamese food, and it’s almost … Read more
Big Horn Restaurtant
The Big Horn is a popular local hangout for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Some really great specials (breakfast for $5, anyone?) may be one reason … Read more
Mountain Munchies Tiki Room Bar and Grill
Editor’s note: We’re sad to report Mountain Munchies and the Tiki Bar have closed. If you need a break from paradise, get your Jimmy Buffet … Read more
Mountain Munchies
Editor’s note: We’re sad to report Mountain Munchies and the Tiki Bar have closed. Mountain Munchies is an independent, family-run fast food stand located along … Read more
The Other Side Restaurant
Editor’s note: Sadly, The Other Side closed suddenly in late 2019. The Other Side Restaurant, located in the National Park Village, is really two restaurants … Read more
Molly B Restaurant
Molly B is a popular local hangout especially known for its fantastic breakfasts and delicious desserts. They recently underwent new ownership, and dinner was added to … Read more
Dunraven Inn
The “Rome of the Rockies,” the Dunraven is a truly unique environment. Inside the rustic building, there are approximately 13,000 dollar bills signed by guests … Read more
Seven Keys Lodge Soup and Salad Bar
The Seven Keys Lodge Soup and Salad Bar is easily one of our favorite restaurants in Estes Park. Situated on a hill overlooking the Estes … Read more
Subway Downtown
Subway makes submarine sandwiches to order. They are a chain restaurant with two locations in Estes Park, this one and one in Stanley Village, near … Read more
Subway Stanley Village
Subway makes submarine sandwiches to order. They are a chain restaurant with two locations in Estes Park, this one and one in the heart of … Read more
Poppy’s Pizza and Grill
Poppy’s Pizza and Grill is one of the most popular restaurants in Estes Park, for both locals and tourists alike. The food is reliably good, and … Read more
Ed’s Cantina
We have a confession to make. We miss the old, early 1990s Ed’s. Before they remodeled, it was a cheesy sports bar with funky things … Read more
Mama Rose’s Restaurant
Mama Rose’s serves up pretty decent Italian food in a nice atmosphere on the Riverwalk. There is some outside patio seating, which is nice for … Read more
Dancing Pines Distillery Tasting Room
The Dancing Pines Tasting Room isn’t a bar, per se, it’s literally just a tasting room for Dancing Pines Distillery, a Loveland, Colorado-based distiller of … Read more
Mocha Angelo’s
Mocha Angelo’s is a coffee and gift shop in Estes Park, Colorado, that specializes in foodie sorts of gifts, such as syrups and sauces, mugs and potholders, snack … Read more
Moon Kats Tea Shoppe
Moon Kats is WAS one of our favorite spots in all of Estes, but we will admit that we are both cat lovers and tea lovers, … Read more
The Wapiti Pub
The Wapiti Pub is a carnivore’s paradise. And a Colorado beer lover’s paradise, with one of the largest selections around on tap. They serve a … Read more
