Jackson
Twelve different varieties of East Coast bagels, baked on-site and matched to eight different kinds of cream cheese, make this a terrific stop for…
Must-see restaurants in The Rocky Mountains
Southwest Colorado
This friendly internet cafe and eatery bustles with locals and travelers. Dine on Texas toast or huevos rancheros in the morning or an assortment of well…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Modern Italian cooking in a classy, intimate Main St setting. Start with the cheese board or crispy polenta and move on through the menu of pizza,…
Steamboat Springs
Perhaps this Wild West pub isn’t as rowdy as in days of yore (check out the bullet holes in the phone booth by the bar) but locals flock here for dinner…
Estes Park
This classic American breakfast place in town is easy to find and has a burly omelet and other greasy-spoon delights served among wood paneling and vinyl…
Central Colorado
This artsy cafe has the most inventive menu in town, with organic specials ranging from buffalo shepherd's pie and baked trout to sweet-potato gnocchi and…
Vail
You'll put on some pounds at this blues-driven barbecue chain, but the unpretentious roadhouse vibe is a refreshing change from the rest of the resort…
Cody
This classic roadhouse and former house of ill repute hosts heavy swilling, swingin’ country-and-western music and the occasional bar fight. Strap on the…
Boise
The terrific Mexican cooking here combines traditional flavors with innovative twists – try the Idaho spud-and-chorizo taco that comes with jalapeño pesto…
Southwest Colorado
Serving pizzas, paninis, salads and pasta, Pahgre’s is a favorite among Montrose locals. Try the pizzas (our picks are the Motherlode or the Blue Mesa). A…
Southwest Colorado
In a town without much ethnic food, the Nepalese lunch buffet fills a niche. The meat curries are better-than-average Indian, but vegetarian dumplings,…
Montana
Tuesdays are the busiest nights of the summer in downtown Whitefish because of this farmers market of around 100 local vendors held in the plaza just…
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
The doughnuts here are utterly addictive, so come in the morning before they sell out and don't be stupid like us and buy only one; you'll only have to…
Telluride
Don't expect ambience. This cafeteria-style Telluride institution serves up XL doughnuts, mom's meatloaf, sourdough wheat-crust pizza and some hearty…
Southwest Colorado
It's dead charming: they use all local ingredients and set up a space to chat over coffee in the front room of a bright yellow Victorian. Breakfast…
Central Colorado
With a menu of elk tartare and brats, duck poutine and bison ribs, this is arguably the best choice for famished hikers and skiers. Pull up a seat at the…
Boulder
A longtime, much-loved breakfast joint famous for its build-your-own omelets and crepes. The more upscale dinner menu is worth trying, with options such…
Montana
This old-style malt-and-greasy-burger stand has been proudly clogging arteries since 1960. It’s neither gourmet nor all that cheap, but really, where else…
Montana
With a hefty dose of Martha Stewart, this sweet cafe does some brisk business. It's no wonder with the excellent coffee, homemade quiches and gourmet…
Southwest Colorado
Reserve ahead at this small mountain restaurant run by chef Eamonn O’Hara, who worked alongside Wolfgang Puck and other notables at the Hotel Bel Air in…
Southwest Colorado
Start your day right with breakfast from this buzzing cafe. Latkes, egg dishes and homemade bagels are all done up right. Don't skip the sourdough made…
Colorado Springs
This cozy neighborhood joint bills itself as social, sustainable and vegan, and it's more like a hangout than a restaurant, where people come to sit, sip…
Southwest Colorado
With prompt, affable service and a menu as long as your arm, the Stone House offers a catalog of Modern American, Italian and Caribbean-style dishes…
Aspen & the Maroon Bells
This organic coffee shop serves up veggie breakfast burritos and a decent lunch menu of simple sandwiches and homemade soup. Folk bands occasionally pop…
Montana
Better known as the Dutch Brothers, this place bustles at lunch with superb soups, European pastries and the eponymous stroopwafels. It’s worth arranging…
Central Colorado
The locals' choice for tasty mains (such as duck confit) and authentic pasta dishes – best enjoyed at the small bar – which has a devoted following and is…
Central Colorado
Every town has one – the unequivocal champion of all things breakfast. In Frisco, it’s Log Cabin. Come for sassy, no-nonsense servers, bomb French toast,…
Colorado
Seated in a strip mall right at the edge of a park, this locally owned sandwich shop gets a lot of lip service for the Philly cheesesteak and French dip…
Vail
In overpriced and borderline-snooty Vail, this throwback pizza joint wins for aroma, ambience and, well, pizza. It does steaks and chops and also pasta…
Boise
A small, smart cafe, this is Boise's happy destination for Asian comfort food. Dig into bun, a big bowl of noodles with grilled meat and plenty of greens,…
West Yellowstone
An unpretentious sandwich maker on the highway, Ernie’s is a popular local stalwart that does good breakfasts, though things get busy at rush hour. If you…
Cody
Come for the food – one of the better buffets you'll find out west, and with plenty of repeat customers – and get a show by the Triple C Cowboys and their…
Montana
This eclectic space toward the lower end of Last Chance Gulch is a hub for coffee, light meals and live music on Friday evenings. The menu features…
Jackson
A sure bet for sophisticated bistro food. The happy-hour menu hits the mark with the well-priced raw bar, including $4 oyster shooters. Mains also show…
Jackson
Cheap and supremely satisfying, with Baja tacos wrapped in homemade corn tortillas or cochinita pibil (chili-marinated pork), served with Mexican sodas…
Boise
After their farmers market food truck was nearly tipped over by mobs of waffle-crazed locals, the creators of Waffle Me Up moved inside where they could…
Northern Colorado
If you’re just stopping in town for a bite, your best bet is Ian’s, where Ian covers the breakfast burrito in a tangy sauce, turns out killer biscuits and…
Wyoming
A large hall with spartan ambience leaves you free to focus on the food – which is excellent. Homemade baked goods hold court with eggs Benedict and in…
Durango
If oversized salads made to order and kombucha on tap sound good, you've found your spot in the crowded Durango restaurant scene. There's a rotating menu…
Wyoming
American comfort food like mac 'n' cheese, burritos and chicken pot pie, bakery goods, sandwiches and soups dominate the menu at this corner cafe downtown…
