Zen Garden Asian Grill & Sushi Bar
Southwest Colorado
Zen Garden serves up plates of sushi with oddball attitude, lo mein and Thai curries. The boxed lunches are good value, and the warmly lit, intimate…
Zen Garden Asian Grill & Sushi Bar
Southwest Colorado
Zen Garden serves up plates of sushi with oddball attitude, lo mein and Thai curries. The boxed lunches are good value, and the warmly lit, intimate…
Colorado Springs
A cute hole-in-the-wall cafe that bakes some of the best, if not the best, baguettes and croissants in the city – no small feat, given the altitude. It…
Grand Teton National Park
Pizza and draft beer on the patio is a fine way to end an active day. North of Colter Bay Village, this casual but cozy eatery also serves soup, salad and…
Breckenridge
Fatty's is true to its moniker: even the 10in pizza can feed two. It's a local dive with a sports bar that can get rowdy come dark. In summer you can sit…
Southeast Colorado
Situated in an antiquated stone church, Rino's is where Las Vegas meets Little Italy, and your chicken parmigiana is served by a singing waiter. No joke…
Northern Colorado
This tony pub offers some of the best views on Old Town Sq and serves up solid new American fare. Go for the blackened salmon burger on the patio or stay…
Wyoming
A Mexican fast-food joint serving homemade tamales and authentic classics such as menudo (Mexican soup) and green chili, as well as all the usual burrito…
Aspen
This casa does mean decent fajitas, burritos, enchiladas and five kinds of fish tacos. It stocks good tequila and the margaritas are popular from happy…
Jackson
For bomber breakfast burritos, you would be hard pressed to beat this tiny shack whose expert eggman serves them fresh and wrapped in a grilled tortilla:…
Durango
Locals pile into this no-frills pizza place for thick pies with bubbly crust, and Sriracha sauce on the side. It has gluten-free crust options and salads…
Central Colorado
Your basic, friendly Colorado eatery, with veggie, buffalo and beef burgers, brisket sandwiches, rib baskets, wraps and burritos. Located at the base of…
Montana
This lurid-pink diner delivers salt-of-the-earth American food – big breakfasts, burgers, steaks and omelets – with customary Montana charm and a complete…
Southeast Colorado
Locals love Franco's at the Sangre de Cristo Art Center for its hearty renditions of Italian favorites served in a fun, family-friendly environment and at…
Jackson
Get the biggest, fluffiest breakfast biscuits for miles at this friendly and energetic diner. Later on, bring your own bottle (BYOB) and settle in for…
Jackson
A health-food market and deli, this is a good place to load up for a day's hiking or skiing adventure. There's even wine and beer by the glass, so you can…
Montana
If you plan to a make an early start into the park, this down-home bakery offers pastries and coffee from 5am and fine scrambles, eggs Benedict and French…
West Yellowstone
Grab a counter stool or a booth at this laid-back local diner-bar and feast on authentic down-home beef and trout dinners, or a breakfast of hot cakes,…
Aspen
The local grocery store has locations in Aspen and Snowmass, and offers all the organic, gourmet necessities that you'll need to stock up your Aspen…
Southeast Colorado
This popular restaurant serves up pizza, pasta, Mexican fare, and peach and mango milkshakes, and is generally regarded as the best place to eat for miles…
Idaho
Locals dig this healthy Mexican joint. Everything is fresh (if not entirely authentic), salads are huge, and homemade salsas (warm, hot and smokin') are…
Vail
If you’re looking for center-cut Angus, beef ribs or surf-and-turf in pressed-tablecloth environs, this intimate steakhouse is a good choice. Sides are…
Southwest Colorado
Housed in Far View Lodge, this self-service place offers reasonably priced meals and a convenient espresso bar. Don’t miss the house special: the Navajo…
Estes Park
Affordable and friendly, this riverfront mountain pizzeria offers a good selection of yummy wraps, burgers and sandwiches to go with its signature savory…
Vail
Part of the Arrabelle, the Tavern is a typical resort restaurant. The food is decent, but all in all unspectacular.
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Join the local MSU students for a top lunch of gourmet California-style fish tacos, burritos and exotic wraps, strong on the cilantro and wasabi.
Glacier National Park
Basic diner fare, but worth noting for its hearty breakfasts and good bison burgers. It's one of the few places to eat in East Glacier in winter.
Boulder
A small, community-oriented natural market with a wonderful selection of prepared food and an inviting indoor-outdoor dining area to enjoy it in.
Boulder
Depending on the season, this grocery store – part of a small chain in the western US – has loads of inexpensive, locally sourced produce.
Southeast Colorado
Wood-fired pizza in an antiquated dark-wood Main St dining room with exposed brick walls, high ceilings and good beer on tap. Locals rave.
Central Colorado
This cute bistro serves tasty artisan pizzas and specialties such as Colorado bass in brown butter and linguine with mussels and shrimp.
Jackson
This busy deli is stocked with artisan cheeses, gourmet products, natural local meats and takeout sandwiches – ideal for a picnic.
Central Colorado
A small gathering of local, organic farmers gets together with musicians and hungry locals to form a fun and tasty summer market.
Southeast Colorado
Cheesy Mexican food and standard US dishes are available at this place, the best in town mostly because of a lack of competition.
Roosevelt Yellowstone General Store
Yellowstone National Park
Limited groceries and cold beer by the bottle (as well as bear spray) are available at this small store beside Roosevelt Lodge.
Breckenridge
Conveniently located in the center of town – though you're better off stocking up in Frisco if you're doing your own cooking.
Yellowstone National Park
Line up for MacYellowstone-style burgers, bison brats and ice cream, along with some healthier options and breakfast choices.
Sugar and Spice Mountain Bakery
Southeast Colorado
This Mennonite bakery has fresh-baked pies, pastries (gluten-free, too), freshly baked breads and delicious quiches.
Cody
Excellent coffee, gourmet sandwiches and massive cinnamon rolls – there's lots to like about this casual place.
Pikes Peak Chocolate & Ice Cream
Southern Front Range
The place to refuel in Manitou Springs, with local Josh and John's ice cream, espresso and smoothies.
Southwest Colorado
Customers buzz in on their ATVs for fresh doughnuts, goopy cinnamon rolls and egg sandwiches.