Location: Crested Butte
Top Restaurants in Crested Butte
Top Things to do in Crested Butte
Most Popular Restaurants in Crested Butte
Synonymous with extreme and big mountain skiing, Crested Butte is a snow lover's paradise. The majestic peaks of the Crested Butte Mountain Resort offer expert bowls, steeps and long cruisers for advanced skiers, as well as extensive, open blue and green runs for intermediate and beginners as well. Off the mountain, visitors will find plenty of activities, from cross-country skiing, ice skating and dog sled tours to museums and a vibrant arts and theater scene.
Things to do in Crested Butte
1. Soupcon Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By Tulsa-Traveler63 - Tulsa, Oklahoma
We returned to Crested Butte after a 20 + year absence to discover that our favorite small restaurant was still in business and still excellent. " Locals" had mentioned to us the skimpy portion size but we experienced none of that and enjoyed Large meat servings cooked to perfection.
2. Third Bowl Homemade Ice Cream
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
Third Bowl is truly homemade ice cream, made from scratch, in small batches, right here in our shop!
Reviewed By PassportTherapy - Vail, Colorado
Tough time choosing between a dark chocolate, blood orange ice cream (sample was heavenly) or the raspberry lemonade sorbet! Went with the sorbet and was very pleased. This little ice cream shop is upstairs and not that easy to find but well worth the effort!!
3. Camp 4 Coffee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By David C - Frisco, Colorado
We were directed to this small establishment for coffee during our visit to Crested Butte, and we were happy to find it. The staff was very friendly and made us fee welcomed. The place is small with only a couple of tables inside but with places to sit outside. We will return for coffee there when we come back for ski season.
4. First Ascent Coffee Roasters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
First Ascent Coffee Roasters roasts the finest single-origin coffees, and produces their own Hand-Crafted Instant Coffee.
Reviewed By CEG12 - Boston
Smells great, but... wow. Try to order a coffee, and you'll get hit with the pretension of the many choices of how to make the coffee and the many sweet or bitter notes you may want in your brew (just a soupçon of snobbery with that, perhaps?). Also...you'll wait a looong time for it to be handcrafted.
Equal or better espresso drinks at Camp 4 Coffee down the street and around the corner. (And you'll suffer a longer line there, too, which does say something about relative popularity.)
5. Montanya Distillers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
Montanya Distillers offers locally made rum cocktails, a delicious selection of locally-made appetizers including Colorado Goat Cheese, Colorado-made fried ravioli with basil, tomato and balsamic reduction, Warm Dips with chips made in house, Seared Polenta, Filet Mignon Tips, Cheese platters, and more. Check out our menu of exceptional Artisan Rum cocktails featuring Montanya rums made right here in our distillery in Crested Butte, CO.
Reviewed By Madshus - Canberra, Australia
We rocked up thinking we'd only have one cocktail
each with a shared appetiser. We stayed on for another cocktail each plus two appetisers!!!! Enjoyed the cocktails the sweet potato chip dish, in particular. We were very appreciative of the suggestions from our waitress. Total cost was $83 excluding tip.
6. The Guild Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
The Guild is the home of First Ascent Coffee Roasters and Mountain Oven Organic Bakery. Mountain Oven serves sourdough breads using natural leaveners and traditional European techniques, handmade pastries, desserts, and creative local / organic breakfast and lunch offerings. We strive to source the highest quality goods we can find and prepare them with integrity and love for your enjoyment. First Ascent Coffee Roasters offers single-origin coffee roasted on site. Enjoy an espresso, Steam Punk coffee made to order, or a quick drip coffee. We make our organic nut milks and syrups in house, and have an extensive list of loose leaf teas. Kids can enjoy fresh squeezed oj or a hot chocolate with home made chocolate sauce and organic milk! Take a walk up to the top of Elk Avenue and enjoy breakfast or lunch in our beautiful, newly renovated historic space. The Guild has a curated selection of work from local artists available for sale.
Reviewed By Lebasi10
You can't go wrong with healthy and delicious. We really enjoyed our breakfast at The Guild Café. My husband is a coffee snob and was very impressed with the mocha. I loved my hot chocolate and fresh squeezed orange juice. I had the deconstructed egg and sausage breakfast burrito (no tortilla), which was excellent. My husband enjoyed his pastrami sandwich. We also shared a coconut macaroon. Portions were just the right size.
7. Niky's Mini Donuts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Our mini donuts are made fresh throughout the day and made to order just for you. We offer classic toppings like cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar and regular glaze, plus lot of other fun toppings like Fruity Tooty, Death by Chocolate and Homer. We also offer chocolate and vanilla soft serve ice cream in a cup, cake cone and homemade waffle cone. Add a topping to your cup or waffle cone to make it your own creation! Order donuts online through our website for your event, birthday or any other occasion then pickup when they're ready! Super easy and no waiting in line.
Reviewed By Bronwen W - Colorado
What a fun place! Went here in early March and stopped here after dinner one night. I got 2 of the Homer and 2 Nutella-licious. My husband got 4 of the Pucker Up. We both really enjoyed our mini donuts, and it was fun watching them be made.
The only downside is we smelled of grease after leaving--in our clothes and hair. That was not fun, but the donuts were tasty enough to make up for it. Next time, I would just place my order and wait outside. :)
8. Teocalli Tamale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 277 reviews
Providing fresh, fast, friendly eats with a smile
Reviewed By Bronwen W - Colorado
Went here when we were in Crested Butte in early March. It's a pretty decent restaurant. Not the best Mexican I've ever had, but ok for Colorado. The tamales were decent. I had the green chili and cheese tamales and my husband had the red chili and pork ones. The tamales were not in a husk, which was a little disappointing, especially because the online menu says they do.
Anyway, a solid 3 stars, for the good tamales.
9. Secret Stash
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 917 reviews
We've moved to a huge new space at 303 Elk Ave right down town. Same great pizza and atmosphere and much shorter wait times (we've tripled our pizza making capacity! Come see why we have been voted Crested Butte's Best Pizza and Wings every year since 2002 when we opened! So you’ve made it to Crested Butte + found the Secret Stash. Good job! Now that you’re here, kick back, relax + chill.You are far away from the hustle and bustle of fast food America. Dining at the Stash is an experience for all the senses, one to be enjoyed to the fullest.We’re not trying to get you in and out as quickly as possible. We’re trying to create a truly memorable dining experience for you, one that stays with you forever.
Reviewed By Emily S - Portland, Oregon
This was recommended to us by some locals and it was really good! The atmosphere is a funky spot which made it even more fun. The salad appetizer was fresh and so is the salad bar. The pizza is tasty with all fresh ingredients!
Sidenote: one of our party members got a gluten free pizza with vegan cheese and it was pretty disappointing. He said that the gluten free crust was pretty boring!
10. Ryce Asian Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By IowaTravelFan - Johnston, Iowa
Our group of nine enjoyed a terrific meal. Great waitress. Ample portion sizes (we all got two meals out of our serving) at reasonable prices. I would recommend a reservation if you have a group and specific time you want to eat. Full bar. Great appetizers. The group ordered a variety from sesame chicken, drunken noodles, sizzling platter, teriyaki platter and chicken/shrimp fried rice. Everyone was pleased with their choice. It was a bit noisy for our group to hear each other but otherwise a memorable evening. We will be back!
