Quick Eats – Town of Crested Butte
Brick Oven Pizzeria and Pub
970.349.5044
223 Elk Avenue,
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Enjoy Crested Butte’s finest pizza, subs, pasta and libations at the Brick Oven. Pick from the best salad bar in town, pizza by the slice, or other menu items. The Brick has the most beers on tap in town plus a full bar. Located right in downtown Crested Butte at 3rd and Elk.
The Eldo
970.349.6125
215 Elk Avenue,
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Crested Butte’s full service bar, restaurant, live music venue and only brewery! The Kitchen n The Eldo serves bar-food: hand-patted burgers, homemade veggie burgers, sandwiches, salads, hand-cut fries, beer battered onion rings and fried avocado.
The Gas Café
970.349.9656
602 Butte Avenue,
Crested Butte, CO 81224
As you fill your car at the gas station at Butte Avenue & Highway 135, go inside and fuel up for the day with breakfast at the Gas Cafe. Serving a variety of breakfast sandwiches and other grilled favorites, the Gas Cafe is also open for lunch until 4pm. You’re pretty much guaranteed two things with the Gas Cafe: friendly service and great food!
Izzy’s Deli
970.349.5630
218 Maroon Avenue,
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Come have breakfast or lunch creekside at Izzy’s, located behind the post office just off Elk Avenue. Try one of the fantastic deli sandwiches on homemade bread, or a stuffed Mediterranean crepe. They serve bagels and homemade potato latkes for breakfast, in addition to many other favorites. They also make homemade soups, bagels, muffins and cookies daily from scratch. Come in for lunch, just cappuccino and a cookie, or try one of many delicious dessert crepes. It is the perfect place to start your day.
Kochevar’s Saloon
970.349.1388
127 Elk Avenue,
Crested Butte, CO 81224
A piece of Crested Butte history. Come join us for great Beer, Whiskey, Cocktails, delicious pub fare and an ambiance that can’t be beat! Open seven days and nights a week and serving food until very, very lat in the evening! Come relax with us after your Crested Butte Adventure and enjoy Crested Butte’s oldest Saloon!
Momo’s
Red Room Gallery below Secret Stash (Winter),
Outside of Mumbuy’s at 4th and Elk (Summer),
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Momo serves homemade authentic Indian/Himalayan food including homemade dumplings, curried lentils, dahl baht and more. Cash Only.
The Last Steep Bar and Grill
970.349.7007
208 Elk Avenue,
Crested Butte, CO 81224
The Last Steep Bar and Grill is a family owned and operated restaurant in the heart of historic downtown Crested Butte, CO and convenient to the Crested Butte Shuttle stop at the Old Town Hall. Our specialties include freshly made salads and wraps, creative sandwiches, burgers & seafood, fine desserts and the coldest beer in town! The Last Steep will also take care of those late night, no-food blues so please stop by or give us a call for current kitchen hours. Don’t forget to check our chalkboard specials and our build-your-own-bloody-bar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday & Sunday. Voted the Best Bloody Mary by Crested Butte locals and the Crested Butte News!
Mikey’s Pizza
970.349.1110
611 Third Street,
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Across from the Big Mine Ice Rink and Skate Park
Everybody loves Mikey’s Pizza! We offer pizza by the slice, specialty pies, pasta, oven baked sandwiches, fresh salads and a variety of appetizers. We also serve breakfast all day with fatty breakfast burritos and egg sandwiches. Located across from the skate park, you can come pick it up or let us deliver to you. We are open 7 days a week. Delivery every night at 5 p.m. Mikey’s pizza slices and breakfast items are also sold at True Value.
Pita’s in Paradise
970.349.0897
302 Elk Avenue,
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Really, when was the last time you ate baba gannoush? You know falafel is not just for hippies anymore. Life is too short to eat Big Macs. Life is too sweet not to eat baklava. Visualize the immaculate gyro dripping savory tzatziki sauce on your chic pantalones. Always open 11am to 9pm everyday. Challenge Pitas with your freaky dietary needs. If they can feed a lacto/ovo vegetarian toddler with a wheat allergy and a distrust of legumes, they can feed you.
Ryce Asian Bistro
970.349.9888
120 Elk Avenue,
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Born from more than 40 years of combined restaurant experience, Ryce brings the best and greatest variety of Asian foods to Crested Butte. Specialaties from Japan, China, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as sakes, champagne, and creative martinis; a casual atmosphere with patio and riverside dining available. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
The Secret Stash
970.349.6245
303 Elk Avenue,
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Voted Best Pizza in Crested Butte since opening in 2002, the Secret Stash is the place everyone must visit in town. Skiing Magazine called it “The hip joint on Elk Avenue”. Locals call it the funkiest pizza place ever. Set in a historic, 100 year old miner’s cabin, Crested Butte Iron Chef and dough master, Jeff Graceffa, serves made-from-scratch, hand tossed gourmet pizzas, grilled Asian style BBQ wings, fresh salads, and more. A full service bar and limitless beverage possibilities also await you. The decor has been collected from the world travels of the owners, who have visited over 70 countries around the globe. Small, intimate rooms with big, comfy chairs, and Japanese style floor seating on overstuffed pillows under an exotic canopy are just a few of your seating options. The Secret Stash is a truly unique pizza joint.
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The Sunflower
970.349.6866
214 Elk Avenue,
Crested Butte, CO 81224
For a quick, fresh meal in a friendly atmosphere, go to the Sunflower located on Elk Avenue across from the Post Office. The breakfast menu offers coffees and fresh baked goods. For lunch, a variety of deli sandwiches are available. The Deli also makes homemade soups daily.
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Teocalli Tamale
970.349.2005
311 Elk Avenue,
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Tasty fresh lime margaritas, handmade tamales, a huge selection of burritos and tacos, affordable prices and lightning-fast service – what more could you ask for? The fresh salsas include mild tomato, salsa verde, roasted chile corn, and a hot smoky chipotle. Burritos and tacos feature slow-cooked shredded beef, marinated and grilled steak or chicken, gourmet veggies, and blackened mahi-mahi. Try one of the many unique creations – a chile pesto or spicy Thai burrito with peanut sauce. Dine in and enjoy a drink from the large selection of Mexican beers, or take it to go. A fresh and healthy alternative, the Tamale is open every day for lunch and dinner.
Why Cook ?!
970.349.5858
311 Elk Avenue,
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Offering already prepared foods so…Why Cook?! Easily microwaveable or oven-heated meals are available in generous single portions from $6.99. Please call ahead for larger quantities. Lasagnas, stroganoff, shepherd’s pie, chicken Parmesan, and meatloaf are some favorite standards. You will also find a variety of salads as well as gourmet cheeses and pâtés, all natural deli meats, fresh and frozen soups, breads and desserts. Design your own sandwich or choose a specialty sandwich for here or one for the road. Open daily in the summer from 11-7, winter Monday through Saturday 11-6:30. Next to Le Bosquet in the Majestic Plaza
Quick Eats – Mt. Crested Butte
The Avalanche Bar & Grill
970.349.7195
15 Emmons Road,
Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225
Across from the Mountaineer Square Breezeway
Located at the ski area in Mt. Crested Butte, the Avalanche Bar & Grill features great breakfasts, relaxing lunches, and delicious dinners starting at 7:30am daily. The banana granola pancakes, biscuits & gravy, homemade clam chowder and chili, half pound burgers, smoked salmon salad, fish and chips, spinach manicotti, and caramel apple crisp are just a smidgen of the menu’s collection of comfort foods. Don’t forget the Rugrats. The Avalanche has a kids breakfast & lunch menu. Take-out, eat in, or enjoy a hot toddy after a cool day on the slopes. Happy Hour is from 3-6pm daily.
The Bakery at Mt. Crested Butte & Brown Lab Pub
970.349.1419
22 Crested Mountain Way,
Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225
The Bakery at Mt. Crested Butte shares space with the Brown Labrador Pub, and serves up delicious baked goods to skiers not wanting to travel far from the slopes. Located to the left of the base area, slope-side.
Jefe’s
970.349.4450
At the Base Area,
Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225
In the Mountaineer Square Breezeway
Whether you’re looking for a great on-the-go option for lunch or a relaxing meal on the patio, make sure to check out Jefe’s. The base area’s Tex-Mex style eatery provides hand-made burritos, tacos, and refreshing beverages and is conveniently located across from the Adventure Center in Mountaineer Square.
Spellbound Pizza
970.349.2998
Treasury Building,
Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225
Top Floor
Spellbound Pizza is the perfect spot for a quick bite at the base area. Serving pizza, salads and beverages in the upper level of the Treasury Building for lunch daily.
Paradise on Crested Butte
970.349.2333
On the Ski Mountain,
Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225
Bottom of the Paradise Lift
Casual mountain dining with grill, pasta, and salad stations. Enjoy the lively bar and huge sun deck. Open for lunch starting December 6th daily 11:00 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Ten Peaks
970.349.2333
On the Ski Mountain,
Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225
Top of Painter Boy Lift
Light lunch, snacks, and beverages.
Quick Eats – Crested Butte South
Tully’s General Store
970.349.2551
228 Elcho Avenue,
Crested Butte South
Tully’s General Store has a wide variety of burgers, hot and cold sandwiches, pizzas and snacks for lunch and dinner. They also have a full bar and are a great place to catch the game.
