Must-see restaurants in The Rocky Mountains

  • The Catalyst

    Montana

    A local's favorite breakfast diner serves large portions of chilaquiles that you can drench in their house-made chipotle-coffee hot sauce. Don't miss the…

  • Spring Cafe

    Aspen

    Vegetarian-friendly juice bar and cafe, with a good choice of tofu scrambles, tempeh burgers, seitan fajitas and plenty of greens. Service can be…

  • Wyoming's Rib & Chop House

    Wyoming

    For a real slice of modern Americana, wait in line at this wildly popular place, order from an extensive menu that ranges from slow-cooked ribs and Black…

  • Salvaggio’s Italian Deli

    Boulder

    Serving excellent East Coast–style subs with a side of attitude, this busy kiosk and shop offers classic goodies such as slow-roasted prime rib subs,…

  • Ristorante Bella Roma

    Montana

    The pick of some excellent Italian eateries around the town center, this classy places sources local ingredients, makes its own Italian sausage and serves…

  • Red Onion

    Aspen

    Open since 1892, this saloon has a distinct mountain-bistro flair. The food is pretty darned good, with elk Bolognese and bacon-and-jalapeño mac and…

  • Redd Square Restaurant

    Idaho

    Chickpea stew, sockeye salmon and an elk-and-beef burger are the highlights of this fresh, modern place in the newish Town Square development. Leave room…

  • Bistro

    Montana

    Fortunately, the cooking is a little more imaginative here than the name. It's a popular place for breakfast, and come nightfall the homey bistro…

  • Canyon Yellowstone General Store

    Yellowstone National Park

    The fun, old-fashioned soda-fountain counter here churns out burgers, chili dogs and root-beer floats, plus there’s ice cream and coffee (with refills)…

  • Poppycock's Cafe

    Aspen

    This is a townie favorite for breakfast. The diner-style eatery offers all the Benedicts, crepes and waffles your heart could desire. They know how to get…

  • Avanti

    Denver

    This fun LoHi food hall has great panoramic views of the downtown skyline, a good mix of restaurants, and super-hipster bartenders that sling out…

  • Thunder and Buttons

    Colorado Springs

    One of the coolest spots in Old Colorado City, this richly atmospheric divey bar and grill has old dark-wood furnishings, exposed brick walls and a local…

  • Blackbird

    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,…

  • Madre Boutique Taqueria

    Boise

    The terrific Mexican cooking here combines traditional flavors with innovative twists – try the Idaho spud-and-chorizo taco that comes with jalapeño pesto…

  • Farmers Market

    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…

  • Granny's Gourmet Donuts

    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…

  • Foolish Craig’s

    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…

  • The Corral

    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…

  • Harper & Madison

    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…

  • Burrowing Owl

    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…

  • Caramel Cookie Waffles

    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…

  • Tommy’s Subs

    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…

  • Vietnam Pho Nouveau

    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,…

  • Fire Tower Coffee House

    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…

  • Waffle Me Up

    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…

  • Middle Fork

    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…

  • Jeffrey's Bistro

    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…

  • Dairy Block

    Denver

    Denver's latest revitalization project includes a food hall, micro-market, coffee stalls, restaurants, bars and even a hotel. In summer, the alleyway…

  • Lake Yellowstone Hotel Deli

    Yellowstone National Park

    The revamped deli offers superior breakfast bagels and made-to-order sandwiches, Starbucks coffee and carrot-ginger soup, plus beer and half-bottles of…

  • Glow Live Food Cafe

    Idaho

    An oasis of raw and vegan dining. Sample from its laundry list of smoothies, chia puddings, organic salads, blended soups and (thank god) handmade raw…

  • Brownie’s Deli & Bakery

    Glacier National Park

    Brownie’s is an enterprising culinary one-man-band selling excellent breakfast burritos, pastries, strong coffee, sandwiches, internet time and even the…

  • No Sweat Cafe

    Montana

    Wildly popular on weekends, No Sweat Cafe does excellent breakfasts, Mexican-inflected lunches as well as sandwiches and salads. It's small and buzzy and…

  • McCormick Cafe

    Montana

    For espresso, granola breakfasts, French-style crepes, good sandwiches and a lively atmosphere, stop by this downtown favorite that started life as an…

  • Starky’s

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Offering great New York–style deli lunches, including matzo-ball soup and a mean Reuben pastrami on rye, served on a sunny patio. It's perfect for a late…

  • Pizza Colore Express

    Denver

    Big portions of inexpensive pasta and wood-oven pizzas are served at this casual Italian restaurant. The food is delicious (especially considering the…

  • Café Regis

    Montana

    Locals know this as the best breakfast in town, with good-value lunch specials and a very pleasant garden seating.

  • Jake’s

    Montana

    This Montana stalwart is famous for its steaks and generous happy hours. We enjoyed the Alaskan king crab legs.

  • Old Faithful Basin Yellowstone General Store

    Yellowstone National Park

    The original knotted-pine Hamilton’s Store near Old Faithful has a ‘50s-style diner counter, complete with fountain stools, that serves up burgers, malts…

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