Mendy & Ryan’s guidebook
Favorite Bike shop/GastroPub
Grassroots is THE GO-TO bike shop in town. These guys are not only knowledgeable - they are also super cool to hang out with. Bike service, repair, rental AND they have recently opened a Gastrohub in the same location that makes the world's best sandwiches and coffee. Be sure to check this place out and grab a burrito for the trail! Tell Matt and Erin and Timmy D we sent ya!!!!
Grassroots Cycles
401 Colorado AveGrassroots is THE GO-TO bike shop in town. These guys are not only knowledgeable - they are also super cool to hang out with. Bike service, repair, rental AND they have recently opened a Gastrohub in the same location that makes the world's best sandwiches and coffee. Be sure to check this place out and grab a burrito for the trail! Tell Matt and Erin and Timmy D we sent ya!!!!
Favorite Gourmet Grocery and more!!
This is your GO TO stop for gourmet groceries, charcuterie boards, absolutely fantastic sandwiches, candy, chocolates and super interesting spirits and liquors. Tell Mary and Cooper we sent ya!!
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The Hog And The Hen
510 Main StThis is your GO TO stop for gourmet groceries, charcuterie boards, absolutely fantastic sandwiches, candy, chocolates and super interesting spirits and liquors. Tell Mary and Cooper we sent ya!!
Food scene
Great spot for dinner or craft cocktails! Also, a super fun Sunday Funday spot for brunch!
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Bin 707 Foodbar
225 N 5th StGreat spot for dinner or craft cocktails! Also, a super fun Sunday Funday spot for brunch!
If you're looking for a restaurant for a special occasion- this is a great spot!
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626 On Rood
626 Rood AveIf you're looking for a restaurant for a special occasion- this is a great spot!
Le Rouge Restaurant & Piano Bar
317 Main StGreat French restaurant!
This is a great spot. As part of CMU's hospitality program, this hotel and restaurant are staffed with culinary and hospitality arts students! Definitely check it out for the cool views, food and cocktails! The blood orange margarita is a favorite!
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Devil's Kitchen
840 Kennedy AveThis is a great spot. As part of CMU's hospitality program, this hotel and restaurant are staffed with culinary and hospitality arts students! Definitely check it out for the cool views, food and cocktails! The blood orange margarita is a favorite!
This is the patio spot! In out hot summers, they often have the misters going outside. Also a great lawn for live music!
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The Ale House
2531 N 12th StThis is the patio spot! In out hot summers, they often have the misters going outside. Also a great lawn for live music!
Street tacos? Yes please! Use the green sauce!!
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Taqueria Guadalajara
719 Pitkin AveStreet tacos? Yes please! Use the green sauce!!
Curated by the owners of Bin 707- this is a great spot for creative and delicious tacos!! Get and margarita and the guacamole for sure!
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Tacoparty
126 S 5th StCurated by the owners of Bin 707- this is a great spot for creative and delicious tacos!! Get and margarita and the guacamole for sure!
Pablo's Pizza
319 Main StBest downtown Pizza!
This is WORTH a trip to Fruita! If you're riding the 18Rd trails, make sure you stop in for the best pizza you've ever had!
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Hot Tomato Pizza
124 N Mulberry StThis is WORTH a trip to Fruita! If you're riding the 18Rd trails, make sure you stop in for the best pizza you've ever had!
This is one of the best Indian/Nepalese restaurants we've ever been to! Definitely give them a try!!!!
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GURU'S KITCHEN
356 Main StreetThis is one of the best Indian/Nepalese restaurants we've ever been to! Definitely give them a try!!!!
The Winery Restaurant
642 Main StGreat steak in GJ!!!
Suehiro Japanese Restaurant
541 Main StGreat sushi option in GJ!!!
CINAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST!!!! Oh my goodness!!! And great mimosas!!
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Dream Cafe
314 Main StCINAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST!!!! Oh my goodness!!! And great mimosas!!
Ramblebine Brewing Company
457 Colorado AveGreat brewery! Great live music!
While you enjoy a beer tasting, be sure to check out all the cool art created by one of the owner's throughout the brewery!!!!
Foam & Folly Brewing
330 South 2nd StreetWhile you enjoy a beer tasting, be sure to check out all the cool art created by one of the owner's throughout the brewery!!!!
Palisade Sunday Farmer's Market
East 3rd StreetThis is our favorite Farmer's Market!
Our favorite coffee shop! The Cheap Trick with vegan ricotta is AMAZING!!!!!!
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Copeka Coffee
1012 N 5th StOur favorite coffee shop! The Cheap Trick with vegan ricotta is AMAZING!!!!!!
Watch out for this place - make sure you take an Uber if you partake in the cocktails! The Bloody Mary's are the best in the Valley!
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Peach Street Distillers
144 Kluge AveWatch out for this place - make sure you take an Uber if you partake in the cocktails! The Bloody Mary's are the best in the Valley!
Pêche. Restaurant
336 Main StAnother great spot for a special occasion!
Fidel's Cocina & Bar
113 West 3rd StreetTacos and Mezcal!!!!
Thursday nights during Farmer's Market, this is the spot!! Hidden between to buildings down a little alleyway, Small plates and craft cocktails with a great patio! Keep your eyes peeled for this sweet spot!!! They also host events!
The Glorious Fig
209 1/2 Colorado AveThursday nights during Farmer's Market, this is the spot!! Hidden between to buildings down a little alleyway, Small plates and craft cocktails with a great patio! Keep your eyes peeled for this sweet spot!!! They also host events!
Favorite Antique Store
This is the most interesting store downtown HANDS DOWN!!! Antiques, uncanny, unique and peculiar items can be found here and Missy and Fred could tell you the entire history behind each!!
High Desert Authentiques
518 Colorado AvenueThis is the most interesting store downtown HANDS DOWN!!! Antiques, uncanny, unique and peculiar items can be found here and Missy and Fred could tell you the entire history behind each!!
Favorite Winery
This is our favorite winery- there are two Colterris locations in the Valley but this one has the look out. Breathtaking views as you stroll through the vineyard! Highly recommend!!
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Colterris at the Overlook
3548 E 1/2 RdThis is our favorite winery- there are two Colterris locations in the Valley but this one has the look out. Breathtaking views as you stroll through the vineyard! Highly recommend!!
Best Concert Venue
Las Colonias Park
Best place for concerts!!
Sightseeing
Alpine in the high desert! This is an absolutely beautiful drive and lots of lakes and alpine hiking!
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Grand Mesa
Alpine in the high desert! This is an absolutely beautiful drive and lots of lakes and alpine hiking!
This is absolutely breathtaking and a thrilling drive! Lots and lots of hiking here. If you do hike the Monument, check with the visitor's center for any closed trails and remember, it is really exposed in some areas the Summer so head out early and in many areas there is no cell service available. We recommend downloading alltrails maps or whatever app you love. Remember Sunscreen, sunshirts, hats and more water than you think you need!
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Colorado National Monument
This is absolutely breathtaking and a thrilling drive! Lots and lots of hiking here. If you do hike the Monument, check with the visitor's center for any closed trails and remember, it is really exposed in some areas the Summer so head out early and in many areas there is no cell service available. We recommend downloading alltrails maps or whatever app you love. Remember Sunscreen, sunshirts, hats and more water than you think you need!