With the mountains as a backdrop, you’re in for a picturesque and delicious experience. Hoping to enjoy the hundreds of miles of trails in the area and have time for good food too? Downtown Crested Butte is just steps from amazing trails. Scarf down a burger after a big ride, après after a pow day, treat loved ones to something fancy or simply grab a classic slice of pizza.
Best Restaurants in Crested Butte
The culinary scene in Crested Butte is vibrant and varied. Selections include tacos and fried chicken to fine French dining and pub fare.
Breadery
The Breadery is a sourdough and vegetable-forward restaurant in Crested Butte. Enjoy bread, pizza, pasta, dressings, sauces and pesto all made from scratch.
The Secret Stash
The Secret Stash, known locally as the Stash, slings gourmet pizza, local beer and craft cocktails. Pizza toppings include truffle oil, pickled red onions, meatballs, peanut coconut curry and other eclectic offerings.
Ryce Asian Bistro
Ryce is a casual eatery that specializes in Asian-style cuisine. Dishes include Vietnamese noodle bowls, Thai curry, fried rice and other Asian favorites. Order some sake to complement your meal.
Teocalli Tamale
Teocalli Tamale is a casual dining experience that is closed until noon on powder days. This Crested Butte staple makes burritos, tacos and tamales.
IZAKAYA Cabin
The fare at IZAKAYA is sushi, sake and other Asian dishes. Sit at the bar or a community table downstairs for a casual and lively atmosphere. Those looking for something more upscale can book a table in the loft for a fine-dining experience.
Fine Dining in Crested Butte
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exquisite meal at one of Crested Butte’s fine-dining restaurants.
Soupçon Bistro
This French restaurant offers an elegant and intimate dinner experience. The seasonal multi-course, prix-fixe tasting menu at Soupçon uses fresh ingredients and offers a wine pairing.
Two Twelve
Two Twelve offers an elevated dining experience centered around cooking over fire. The seasonal menu focuses on fresh and flavorful ingredients.
The Sunflower
The Sunflower is a farm-to-table eatery with a classy and cozy environment. Savor fresh, made-from-scratch food that supports local farmers.
Best Bars in Crested Butte
Experience the nightlife of Crested Butte with a locally brewed beer, craft cocktail or glass of wine.
Public House
Public House is a “modern Colorado saloon.” Enjoy local food, Irwin beer and live music in the venue downstairs.
The Eldo
The Eldo touts itself as “a sunny place for shady people” and is a local favorite. Hit the bar for a rotating menu of Crested Butte-brewed and national craft beer. The Eldo also frequently hosts live music.
The Dogwood
The Dogwood is an old miners’ cabin built in 1891 in Irwin. Today, it offers elevated cocktails and light eats in downtown Crested Butte. Cozy up in this soft-lit cabin with a craft cocktail and a snack for a historic and unique experience.
Best Coffee Shops in Crested Butte
Grab a cup of coffee in colorful downtown Crested Butte to fuel your adventures for the day.
Camp 4 Coffee
Camp 4 Coffee brews locally roasted coffee. Pick up something to eat from a selection of pastries, sweet breads, cookies and more. You might recognize the license-plate-encrusted building that houses this Crested Butte classic — it’s one of the most photographed places in town.
Rumors Coffee and Tea House
Rumors Coffee and Tea House is an espresso bar that serves coffee, loose-leaf teas and other specialty drinks.
T-Bar
The T-Bar specializes in tea lattes and loose-leaf tea. The shop also has coffee, cold drinks and smoothies on its menu.
Best Restaurants in Gunnison
Gunnison is just 30 miles south of Crested Butte. Gunnison’s dining scene offers pizza, tapas, baked goods, coffee, Mexican, Asian and American fare.
1880 Tapas and Spirits
1880 Tapas and Spirits cooks up classic Spanish tapas and delicious cocktails made with local ingredients. Examples of rotating dishes include heirloom tomato salads, griddled feta, Basque cheesecake and patatas bravas.
Blackstock Bistro
Blackstock Bistro offers delectable, made-from-scratch American cuisine. Try one of the shareable small plates and sides or choose an entrée from a diverse selection.
Sherpa Cafe
Sherpa Cafe is a family-owned business skilled in Nepali, Indian and Tibetan cuisine. This local favorite has authentic dishes and drinks such as dahl, samosas, saag, tikka masala, chai and Indian beers.
Mario’s Pizza & Pasta
Mario’s is one of Gunnison’s longest-running restaurants. Its menu features fresh pasta dishes, specialty pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, salads and desserts.
Best Bars in Gunnison
Gunnison has a mellow bar scene that features local beer and wine, kombucha cocktails and more.
Buckel Family Wine
Buckel Family Wine handcrafts minimal-intervention wine using ingredients and grapes from Colorado. Stop in their tasting room for a glass or flight.
Crested Bucha Fermentation Lounge
The welcoming atmosphere of the Crested Bucha fermentation lounge complements pours of craft kombucha, beer, cocktails, wine and spirits.
Best Coffee Shops in Gunnison
Gunnison has a laid-back, inviting coffee-shop scene. Enjoy organic, locally roasted and fair-trade coffee before hitting the trails at nearby Hartman Rocks.
Tributary
Tributary Coffee Roasters roasts craft coffee and espresso in-house. Non-coffee options include milk steamers, tea lattes, hot chocolate and chai. Baked goods made from scratch can also be purchased at Tributary.
Double Shot Cyclery
Double Shot is part coffee shop, part bar and part bike shop. Coffee drinks, espresso, hot and iced teas, smoothies, fresh baked goods, cocktails, beer and wine are available.
Mochas Coffeehouse and Bakery
Mochas' coffee is fair-trade, and you can also get tea, smoothies, baked goods, bagels and sandwiches. Looking for a sweet treat? Stop in for ice cream or a shake!
Unique Dining Experiences in Crested Butte
Why just have dinner in town when you could ski to a restaurant instead? Learn more about this unique Crested Butte dining experience and more below.
Yurt Dining
Nordic ski or snowshoe in for a memorable meal at the Magic Meadows Yurt. The Crested Butte Nordic Center (CB Nordic) hosts brunches and dinners at this rustic and cozy venue. The yurt can only be accessed via an easy 1-mile Nordic ski and snowshoe trail. A Nordic Center season or day pass is required to ski to the yurt.
Yurt Dinners
Enjoy a selection of fine drinks, a gourmet meal and a roaring fire at CB Nordic’s yurt dinners. The menus feature specialty cocktails and food inspired by Colorado. After the dinner concludes, ski back under the stars. Reservations must be made in advance.
Sunday Bistro
Ski to the Magic Meadows Yurt on Sunday mornings for the Backcountry Bistro. Choose fresh juices, soups, pastries, coffee, tea and hot chocolate from an a la carte menu. Reservations are not required for the Backcountry Bistro.
Uley’s Cabin & Ice Bar
Uley’s Cabin and Ice Bar is located on the mountain at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. This ski-in/ski-out après spot is open in the winter and features Colorado-inspired lunch and signature cocktails. Reservations are recommended for lunch.
The Slogar
The Slogar offers a prix-fixe, three-course family-style dinner. Enjoy comfort food such as fried chicken, collard greens and mac ‘n’ cheese. The Slogar is a historical building built in 1882 that was originally the home of the Slogar family. It was situated along the only route to town from the mines, so the Slogars operated a bar out of it for the miners.
Food Events
Celebrate your love of food by attending a food event in Crested Butte. What could be better than eating delicious food with a mountain backdrop?
Chili and Beer Festival
This is an annual festival that celebrates locally made chili and Colorado beer. Listen to live music from the Red Lady Stage and sample all different kinds of chili and craft beer. The Chili and Beer Festival is held at the base area of Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
Crested Butte Wine and Food Festival
This annual event brings together world-class chefs and expert drink specialists. The multi-day event includes foraging hikes, specialty cocktail tastings, pickling classes, talks about food and wine, brunch, a film screening and the Grand Tasting — the festival’s centerpiece event. Try different wines, chef-prepared bites and spirits.
FAQs About Restaurants in Crested Butte
Do You Need Reservations to Eat in Crested Butte?
Reservations are recommended for dining out in Crested Butte. Reservations are especially encouraged in July and September, the busiest months to visit Crested Butte.
Are Restaurants Open in the Off-Season?
Many restaurants in Crested Butte take breaks in April after the ski area closes and in November before Crested Butte Mountain Resort opens Thanksgiving week. Restaurants may be closed or have limited hours in these timeframes. Most restaurants in Gunnison stay open year-round.
Can You Get Takeout in Crested Butte?
Most restaurants offer dine-in and takeout. Check online or call for more information about takeout.
Is There Food-Delivery Service in Crested Butte?
Food-delivery services in Crested Butte are minimal. Dine the old-fashioned way in this historical town.
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