Art DeVitalis, Peak to Peak. Sitting on the patio, soaking up some sun, enjoying a fresh cooked lunch at our favorite venue. One year ago, this seemed like it would never happen. This week, it seems like a dream come true. Through all of the constantly changing Covid restrictions, many of our favorite pubs have had to rethink their business model every few weeks. However, during it all, businesses across the Peak to Peak region have continued to serve the public. Now, with less restrictions being back in some of our favorite restaurants in the area is top priority.
Here is our collection of Peak to Peak restaurants, bars, tasting rooms and wineries that have changed hours, dining options and more, during the Covid-19 crisis. It includes updated contact information and more, to help you find the places you want to eat and drink in our region. Feast your eyes upon local venue options. Check out their individual websites and social media for hours.
Backcountry Pizza
Backcountry Pizza is open all week, serving tasty pies to Nederland and the mountain area. Backcountry will continue following capacity guidelines for the restaurant, currently at 100%. Backcountry offers limited indoor seating, outdoor balcony seating when the weather allows and carryout options. For tasty Italian pies, pizzas, subs and brews on tap, look no further.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backcountryned/
Location: 20 Lakeview Drive #212, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-0176
Black Hawk Bean and Cream
The B & C in Black Hawk is open seven days a week to offer organic coffee, made-to-order sandwiches and all-natural ice cream. Three separate areas are available for guests to sit down. “We can generally handle up to three parties,” said Owner John Burtschi. Takeout, curbside pickup, and to-go orders are still accepted.
Website: https://thebandc.com/
Location: 135 Clear Creek Street, Black Hawk. (The address recently changed to 7320 Clear Creek Blvd #1B, but both addresses will still direct to the same location).
Phone: 303-582-0306
Blue Owl Books & Boutique
Blue Owl Books & Boutique is currently open Thursday through Monday. Locals and tourists can order fresh, hand-packed pints of delicious ice cream, books or sweet merchandise by phone or text at 720-256-6364. Coffee and classics are still available to go. You’ll find new and used books and gifts, while enjoying homemade baked goods and a variety of lunch items. You can read, relax, use the free WiFi, and more off Highway 119.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueOwlBooks/
Location: 106 Highway 119, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-3695
Busey Brews
Busey Brews continues to operate in Nederland with seasonal specials and brews. The family-owned craft brewery and smokehouse is open for tasty indoor dine-in or patio seating, and take-out. You can place an order online at buseybrews.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuseyBrews/
Website: https://buseybrews.com/
Email: contact@buseybrews.com
Location: 70 E. 1st Street, Nederland.
Phone: 855-633-2739
Caribou Room
The Caribou Room is open to begin their Second Annual Caribou Room lot concerts. Hours are Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with dinner, cocktails and music on the outdoor stage. Specific Dates available on the website.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaribouroom/
Website: https://www.thecaribouroom.com/
Location: 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-3637
Canyon Sammy’s
Canyon Sammy’s offers food delivery in Coal Creek Canyon on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Those interested can pickup at the CCCIA Community Center. The menu includes sandwiches, salads, soups, chilis, wraps and more delicious concoctions made by hand. The menu changes weekly. Check out the delectable menu and delicious-looking photos online. All food is prepared at the licensed kitchen at The Denver West Deli.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Canyon-Sammys-108283760851068
Website: https://canyonsammys.cloudwaitress.com/
Phone: 303-521-3757
Coal Creek Coffee Shop
Coal Creek Coffee Shop serves breakfast, brunch and warm beverages. The shop has shifted focus to seating customers outside or a simple handoff for take-out. Try the Free-Trade organic coffee, breakfast burritos, muffins and lunch options. The shop is open Monday through Saturday. They are closed Sundays.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coalcreekcoffeeco/
Website: http://www.coalcreekcoffeeshop.com/
Email: coalcreekcoffee@hotmail.com
Location: 30509 Highway 72, Coal Creek Canyon.
Phone: 303-642-1900
Covered Wagon
The Covered Wagon Restaurant and Saloon is a restaurant located in the busy downtown district of Nederland. Visit the menu online to see offerings. The restaurant is a community-oriented establishment, with a focus on a family-friendly atmosphere and inviting presence to local folk and visitors alike. The restaurant is open at 11 a.m. and the kitchen typically closes around 8:30 p.m. Indoor and patio seating are available.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ coveredwagonrestaurantsaloon/
Website: https://www.coveredwagon restaurant.com/
Location: 15 E. 1st Street, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-7578
Crosscut Pizzeria & Taphouse
Crosscut Pizza is available for takeout Monday through Sunday. Indoor dining and patio dining are officially open. For authentic wood-fired pizza with locally sourced ingredients, visit their website for the menu.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crosscutpizzeria/
Website: https://www.crosscutpizza.com/
Location: 41 E. 1st Street, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-3519
Dostal Alley Brewpub
Dostal Alley Brewpub & Casino is open every day! The kitchen is only open until 8:30 p.m. each night. Payments and orders will be accepted via phone. Beers to go, microbrews and food can be eaten on the patio, via curbside delivery or at home with takeout. Indoor dining and drinking is back, with the venue located in Central City in Gilpin County.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dostal-Alley-363384231069/
Website: http://dostalalley.com/
Location: 116 Main Street, Central City.
Phone: 303-582-1610
Gold Hill Inn
Closed for winter.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoldHillInn/
Website: goldhillinn.com
Email: cfinn@goldhillinn.com, bfinn@goldhillinn.com
Location: 401 Main Street, Gold Hill.
Phone: 303-443-6461
Gold Hill Central Store and Pub
The Gold Hill Store is open every day. The café offers homemade pie, pulled pork sandwiches, chicken pot pie, quiche, stuffed croissants and even margaritas. The café also offers more nutritional treats, though still delicious in taste. The selection extends to produce, adult beverages, dairy, meet and more. Stop by the pub for a taste, or check out Friday Night Takeout dinners every week.
Facebook: @goldhillstoreandpub
Website: goldhillstore.com
Location: 531 Main Street, Gold Hill.
Phone: 1-303-443-7724
Jackleggers Mercantile
Temporarily closed.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jackleggers-Mercantile-301806190700814
Location: 62 Utica Street, Ward.
Phone: 303-459-1010
Kathmandu
Kathmandu Restaurant serves authentic Nepali & Indian cuisine. The restaurant offers some of the best vegetarian dishes found in the Peak to Peak region. Vegan and gluten-free options are available upon request. Kathmandu is open daily. Menu items are always available during open hours as well. Kathmandu in Nederland and Boulder is offering outdoor seating, indoor seating and takeout currently.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathmanduRestaurant/
Website: https://www.kathmandurestaurant.us/
Location: at 95 E. 1st Street, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-1169
Last Stand Tavern
The Last Stand Tavern staff continues to serve the public with tasty food with a Philly twist and adult beverages while you watch the game. All patrons must wear face coverings, with limited seating available at the bar and in the restaurant. Outdoor seating is available when the weather is nice. The tavern offers a 10% Senior Citizen or Military Discount. Check out the website for specials and the full menu, or follow them on Facebook for frequent updates. The Last Stand offers a community hub and is the primary location for several annual fundraisers. Don’t forget the large selection of brews and custom-made cocktails on tap. The tavern is open Tuesday through Sunday. The Land Stand is closed on Mondays.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laststandtavern/
Website: http://laststandtavern.com/
Email: laststandtavern@gmail.com
Location: 32138 Highway 72, Coal Creek Canyon.
Phone: 303-642-3180
Marrocco’s Family Dining
Closed for winter.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marroccosward/
Location: 8 Utica Street, Ward.
Phone: 303-459-0358
Meadow Mountain Cafe
Meadow Mountain Cafe offers homemade breakfast and lunch Thursday to Monday. They have home baked treats, as well as comfort foods on the menu. Unique spot in the heart of Allenspark, on the business loop!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meadowmtncafe
Location: 441 Business Highway 7 Allenspark.
Phone: 303-747-2541
Mountain People’s Co-Op Cafe
The Co-Op is open from daily. For treats, vegan bowls, the work of local producers, a fresh selection of veggies and produce, or crafted soups, stop by the store. For memberships, current cafe hours or inquiries about what the Co-Op offers, visit the Facebook page or call 303-258-7500.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nederlandcoop/
Email: mountainpeoplescoop@gmail.com
Location: 30 E. 1st Street, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-7500
Ned’s Cafe
The one and only Ned’s Cafe says it all with who they are, “Located in Nederland, Colorado, Ned’s serves classic comfort food in a no-frills mountain environment.” The establishment is open daily. Indoor and patio seating are available, in addition to takeout. Cocktails and beers are a big hit on the menu, in addition to the delicious dishes offered there. For more information or to place an order, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page or website.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatatneds/
Website: https://www.eatatneds.com/
Email: eatatneds@gmail.com
Location: 121 N. Jefferson Street, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-0614
New Moon Bakery
The New Moon Bakery and Café is open for business daily. Fresh baked goods made from scratch and specialty gluten-free options are still available at this Ned staple. Lunch items like wraps or quiches are always a hit, with vegan and vegetarian options always offered.
Online ordering is still available, and updates are provided on both the website and on Facebook.
“To ensure the safety of our staff and our community, we have a strict mask only policy for pick up orders, window service and patio seating,” the bakery recently posted. Friendly staff and a family feel make this bakery a great stop for tourists and locals alike.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newmoonbakeryandcafenederland/
Website: https://www.newmoonbakery.com/
Email: info@newmoonbakery
Location: 1W. 1st Street, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-3569
Rock Creek Tavern
The Rock Creek Tavern is a tavern and pizzeria for the community and visitors of Allenspark. This sought-after location keeps tourists and locals coming back, and is enjoying a small return to normalcy with Covid-19 restrictions lifting. Takeout is available for patrons, in addition to some dine-in tables. For the menu and payment options, visit the tavern’s Facebook page. Rock Creek is open Wednesday to Sunday.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockCreekTavern
Location: 6 Ski Road, Allenspark.
Phone: 303-747-9000
Roy’s Last Shot
Roy’s is open for indoor dining, patio seating and to-go orders each Wednesday to Sunday. Restaurants hours are Thursday to Sunday. The bar is open later. Roy’s Last Shot hosts the largest collection of shot glasses around and offers local fare to die for. This establishment has a little bit of everything. Take out is still being offered, in addition to dine-in options. The patio is open when weather permits.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Roys-Last-Shot-113469203617970/
Location: 17268 Highway 119, Black Hawk.
Phone: 303-642-7870
Salto Coffee Works
Salto Coffee Works is currently open daily. Indoor seating is available and the outside patio is open during nice weather.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Salto-Coffee-Works
Website: https://saltocoffeeworks.com/
Location: 112 E. 2nd Street, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-3537
The Deli at 8236
The Deli at 8236 is open Monday through Friday. Patio seating is available, as well as takeout. Prepaid orders over the phone are accepted, with the full menu offered on the website.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Deli-at-8236-228938390529804/
Website: https://www.deliat8236.com/
Location: 34 E. 1st Street, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-1113
The Jamestown Mercantile
The Jamestown Mercantile is open Thursday through Saturday. You can order at the Merc and picnic across the street in the park.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamestown.mercantile/
Website: https://www.jamestown mercantile.com/
Location: 108 Main Street, Jamestown.
Phone: 303-442-5847
The Millsite Inn
Open! Best hamburgers in the Peak to Peak. Check out their Facebook for updated information!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/millsiteinn.moyer/
Location: 44365 Highway 72, Ward.
Phone: 303-459-0553
The Train Cars Coffee and Yogurt Company LLC
The coffeehouse is open daily and offers breakfast sandwiches, burritos, donuts, pastries and many wonderful coffee drinks. The Train Cars offers limited indoor seating and has an outdoor patio with moderate seating.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thetraincars/
Website: http://www.thetraincarscoffee.com/
Location: 101 Peak to Peak Highway, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-2455
Tres Gringos
Tres Gringos makes Mexican food a community delight with dishes ranging from enchiladas to more favorites. General Manager Carrie Bladyka and Chef Benjamin Roy have worked to create an amazing new menu,” owner Dan Harrower said. “My mouth is watering just thinking about all the new flavors I have been eating as they have been creating!”
Open Thursday to Monday.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tresgringosnederland/
Location: 20 E. Lakeview Drive, #207, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-3170
Ubon Thai Cuisine
Ubon Thai Cuisine is open every day for indoor seating, patio seating and takeout. Menus are available online via the restaurant’s website.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ubonnederland/
Website: http://nederlandthai.com/
Location: 155 Highway 119 E., Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-3194
Wondervu Café
The Wondervu Café continues limited seating indoor dining, limited outdoor dining in nice weather, take out and curbside pickup for customers. The Mexican cuisine offered is a favorite amongst locals in the Coal Creek area. Visit the website for menu options or to make a reservation, which is highly recommended at this time. Biscuits and gravy have gone over extremely well with the breakfast crowd.
Current hours for the restaurant are Tuesday to Sunday.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WondervuCafe/
Website http://wondervucafe.net/
Location: 33492 Highway 72, Coal Creek Canyon.
Phone: 303-642-7197
Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries
Augustina’s Winery
Augustina’s Winery is open for tastings and wine by the bottle. Wine delivery is available at no charge in Gilpin and Boulder Counties. To arrange for pick-ups or deliveries contact Gussie Walter at augustinaswinery@gmail.com. Wine is also available for shipping. Those interested should visit the “shop online” button at the bottom of the wine list page to order wine for delivery. Walter recommends hot spiced wine. “A bottle of wine is always a great holiday present,” Gussie said. “Even if the person doesn’t like wine, they’ll find someone special to share it with.” Hours are Thursday through Monday.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Augustinas-Winery-195560473818149/
Website: http://www.augustinaswinery.com/home.html
Location: 20 E. Lakeview Drive, #103, Nederland.
Phone: 303-520-4871
Busey Brews
Busey Brews continues to operate in Nederland with seasonal specials and brews. The family-owned craft brewery and smokehouse is open daily. Stop by for dine in, patio seating or for barbecue pickup.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuseyBrews/
Website: https://buseybrews.com/
Location: 70 E. 1st Street, Nederland.
Phone: 855-633-2739
Gold Dirt Distillery
Temporarily closed.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoldDirtDistillery/
Website: http://golddirtdistillery.com/
Email: cheers@golddirtdistillery.com
Phone: 773-540-9800
Knotted Root Brewing
The Knotted Root Brewing Company is open for limited indoor tastings. From tropical flavors to dryer tastes, staff at Knotted Root seeks out unique flavors and their combinations to make unique beer for connoisseurs. The brewery is open Wednesday to Sunday.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knottedrootbrewing
Website: https://www.knottedrootbrewing.com/home
Location: 250 N. Caribou Street, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-3771
Very Nice Brewing Company
Located in the Caribou Village Shopping Center, Very Nice Brewing continues operations for thirsty patrons. Masks are required when entering and ordering at the establishment. Indoor and patio seating on a limited basis. To-go beer is also offered currently. The brewery is open Wednesday to Sunday.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verynicebeer
Website: http://www.verynicebrewing.com/index.html
Location: 20 E. Lakeview Drive, #112, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-3770
Did we miss you?
Did we miss your restaurant in the Peak to Peak area? Email us at publisher1977@gmail.com to be included in the next restaurant edition. If you have updates to your business please call 303-810-5409 or email the above email, so we can make those changes for you!
(Originally published in the May 6, 2021, edition of The Mountain-Ear.)
