Starbucks (in Safeway)
If you need a quick buzz while you’re grocery shopping, this Starbucks fills the bill, but otherwise, there are nicer coffee shops in town. Located … Read more
Steamer’s Cafe
Steamer’s Cafe is a small coffee shop and cafe located in the lower level of the Stanley Hotel. It’s worth a visit just to see … Read more
Starbucks Estes Park
Yes, Starbucks Estes Park is just like every other Starbucks in the world, with two main exceptions: 1) The baristas are genuinely nice, nice people. … Read more
Shakes Alive!
Shakes Alive is really in a class of its own, being the only place in town to get a really good smoothie. There are lots … Read more
Estes Park Old Fashioned Candy Store
Estes Park Old Fashioned Candy Store (aka Estes Park Times) is the perfect stop for the kid in all of us. With over 180 varieties of … Read more
The Taffy Shop
The Taffy Shop has been serving up homemade taffy in downtown Estes Park, using the same recipe, for over 80 years. There’s a reason they’ve … Read more
Dairy Queen / Orange Julius
Dairy Queen / Orange Julius serves a variety of ice cream treats, the orangey drink known as the Orange Julius, and a variety of fast … Read more
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is a bit of a Colorado institution, with the original shop in Durango, Colorado. From there, they’ve franchised out to dozens … Read more
Meadow Mountain Cafe
About 25 minutes from Estes in the tiny mountain town of Allenspark, Meadow Mountain Cafe serves up some seriously tasty food in a backwoodsy, homey, … Read more
The Wheel Bar
The Wheel has been around since 1945, in the same historic building and run by the same family. It’s been a favorite bar for locals … Read more
The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern
The Rock Inn is one of the most popular hangouts for locals in Estes Park. As one of the only spots in town where you … Read more
Local’s Grill
Local’s Grill always makes us laugh a little, because when they opened, their signage said they were a “world famous gathering place.” Except… they’d just … Read more
Himalayan Curry & Kebob
Who’d have ever thought there’d be not one, but two great restaurants serving up Nepalese food in Estes Park? Although our favorite is still Nepal’s … Read more
China Garden Asian Grill (formerly Hunan’s)
Formerly called Hunan Restaurant, China Garden Asian Grill serves up some passably good Chinese food. The current owners (who, you might like to know, are … Read more
The Grubsteak
The Grubsteak in Estes Park serves up burgers, steaks, and wild game in a family-friendly environment. If you’ve got a hankerin’ to try elk, buffalo, … Read more
The Egg & I
The Egg & I serves up a reliably tasty breakfast in Estes Park. A favorite with locals, the have a huge assortment of dishes, from omelettes … Read more
The Sundeck Restaurant
We’re not sure what the best part of The Sundeck is–the Old Estes Park décor (it’s been in the same location since 1948!), the people, … Read more
Cables Pub and Grill
Cables is a locals’ hangout, known for its casual atmosphere and huge variety of good food. From burgers to pizza, calzones to wraps, and salads … Read more
Notchtop Bakery and Cafe
Notchtop Bakery and Cafe, like the name suggests, serves up both baked goods and full meals. Though they’ve changed hands several times in the 20+ … Read more