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    Coffee on the Rocks

    4.1 (372 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Good for working
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Ally C.

    Quaint shop off the creek at the entrance to RMNP. Friendly staff. Quick service. Can't beat the view. Please only feed the ducks food from the shop & not random scraps. Pick up after yourself.

    Yup, there are ducks in the duck pond
    Alex L.

    I love this place and could never remember the name of the place until I returned the millionth time! haha. Laid back staff with tons of items on the menu for both food and drink. The shop sits right next to a duck pond and once in awhile you'll also see elk/deer roam around. I'd love to return some time soon just to see what else I can order from this menu. Such a great experience and very peaceful even being right next to the main road!

    Cute trinkets at the shop
    Kat C.

    As long-standing visitors of Estes Park, we've always gone to one particular coffee shop. Lately though, the coffee hasn't been as good and the wait has been way too long, so I decided to check out Coffee on the Rocks based on the positive reviews online and from people we know. It definitely did not disappoint. The coffee is top notch, an A+ in my book...and the speed at which they make it is also on point. I almost took away a star because during one visit they skipped forward through a Journey song, which is definitely a no-no for me, but I decided to let it slide... for now. They have a great selection of specialty lattes, and the deck ambience is hard to beat. You can feed the ducks, spot some deer, and just enjoy the wildlife along the river while you sip your coffee. We have for sure found our new coffee spot for our Estes Park visits going forward.

    View behind the lake.
    Christian K.

    My wife and I stopped by Coffee on the Rocks on November 15th during our anniversary trip to Estes Park, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our day. I'm pretty new to the world of coffee, so it was great to get helpful feedback on what to try. Both my drink and my wife's were amazing--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Mine came out at the perfect temperature for a chilly afternoon, which made it even better. One of the best parts of the visit was the park area behind the shop. It's a beautiful spot to unwind, take in the scenery, and just enjoy the quiet charm of the city. Sitting out there with great coffee made us fall even more in love with Estes Park. Highly recommend stopping here--whether you're a longtime coffee lover or just getting into it like me.

    Melissa D.

    I love this coffee spot. After a hike in the park it's our go to. They have great flavor combinations and who can resist the outdoor space? There's plenty of places to sit outside and watch the ducks in the pond while you sip on your coffee.

    outside
    Taylor C.

    line was out the door, but staff kept it moving FAST. Incredible views and great coffee. Food was perfect and didn't take long despite the 30+ people ahead of us and 30+ people behind. You can purchase food for kiddos to feed the ducks while you enjoy mountain and river views and wait for your food/drink. Really great spot!

    Julie M.

    Boozy coffee is magic on a cold day of vacation. I tried the Pumpkin Pucker, which was your typical pumpkin spice with Baileys Orish cream. Was $12.50, which is fair for a mixed drink. Beautiful scenic views and seating areas.

    Colorado classic with iced latte with honey
    Brooke A.

    Best coffee in Estes! We love to go here to have breakfast and coffee while we sit by the river and enjoy watching the ducks. The line is usually out the door so best to get here early but a testament to how great they are! Staff are always friendly as well.

    Egg bites, Replenish Refresher
    Seth C.

    I think this place is lovely. First of all, you really can't beat the setting. There's a gorgeous stream with plenty of seating along the shore. The wildlife is very acclimated to human interaction, so be ready to make some new friends. The stuff I ordered was also very good. For food, we got some bacon egg bites. They were exactly what you'd expect out of coffee shop egg bites, which is not at all a bad thing. My drink was great, I got a watermelon cucumber and mint refresher (was looking for caffeine at that point in the day) and it was everything I hoped it'd be. I think it's a tough layout for dealing with a rush of customers, so we ended up with quite a wait, but everyone working there was very pleasant. Intestinal Impact Index Rating: 1/5 - had I gone with coffee this certainly would be higher, but safe choices were made today in preparation for a long drive home.

    Monica L.

    Even though we had to stand in line for about 30 minutes to an hour, it was worth it!! I will always appreciate a place that offers a gluten-free options and substitutions. For some reason, the stuff that works here, they are all cool as cucumbers. It may sound cliché, but this is a cult classic

    Americano & ducks
    Naseem Z.

    Service was great, got an Americano. It was a cute little pond with ducks you can feed. Stayed and watched and walked around by the Creekside. Beautiful area to have a coffee at.

    Alissa D.

    We stopped here before a trip to Rocky Mountain NP and are glad we did. We came mid-week in September and it wasn't crowded. They have fun latte flavors and I got the cake batter? Or cake something one. It was sweet, but to be expected for the flavor I chose. My husband has a gluten allergy and had a question about the egg bites. The employee was unsure but grabbed the box for my husband to read the ingredient list. We took our coffees outside and the ducks and geese curiously checked us out and hung around. It was a fun extra with the geese and ducks and pretty mountain views.

    Chelsea G.

    We ordered an iced caramel macchiato and an iced vanilla latte! So soo good - best coffee I've had in a while!! I wish I was local this would be my routine stop! The atmosphere was so laid back and they are efficient Feeding the ducks corn they sell for $1 per cup was so fun and of course the views . Make sure you add this stop to your itinerary!!

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    Coffee was below average, but fantastic vibes. Little duck pond and river out back makes it a great place to bring kids/family.

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    Ask the Community - Coffee on the Rocks

    Are there vegan food options? Are there milk alternatives?

    I'm not sure about the vegan options- they have quite a few baked goods in the store that rotate daily so it's worth calling and asking. Their regular menu is posted online, but most if not all have eggs (scrambles, burritos,etc). They do have milk… 

    Do they allow dogs in the outside area?

    We’ve been there a couple of times and we’ve seen dogs around so I think it’s fine. It’s a fantastic place very special enjoy

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    The beer was so nice I ordered the same one twice!…read more I put in 20 miles hiking Rocky Mountain National Park in a day a half. I slept about 4 hours the night before to make it early for sunrise. To say that a few tasty beers were what the doctor ordered would be the understatement of the century! None of this matters, of course, to the good folks at Rocky Cut Brewing Company. This is off the main drag of Estes in an unassuming strip plaza. Humble vibes inside, a simple U-shaped bar top with seating all around, a few smaller tables, a community table, and a large patio with mostly picnic table seating. If you're lucky, snag a stool right along the Big Thompson River! Though, I recommend they fix the wooden placeholders for beers, they're leaning on the wrong side of history, we don't want any full glasses of beer reaching an unnecessary demise! Interference IPA * American IPA * 6.7% * 16oz ($7) From their website: "Climbing the Interference Boulder in Rocky Mountain National Park requires strength and power. This Colorado IPA showcases the power of hops with an intense blend forging citrus aromas with a pine forward finish. Featured ingredients: Cascade, El Dorado, Mosaic, Chinook, & Simcoe hops * Recommended adventure: hiking Black Lake, climbing the Twin Owls, skiing upper Hidden Valley." A perfectly apt description. I would summarize this beer just as they did, focusing on hops, citrus, and pine. Absolutely delicious, a memorable IPA in recent memory. I liked it so much I ordered it again and it tasted just as delicious the second time down! They also had a food truck outside, so safe to assume they do this often. Would love to try more of their beers during my next visit. Rock Cut, I see you!

    Interference, galactic, Enos Pils....all great originals...but like many EP places, Rock Cut has…read morestalled on its success. The core original beers are good, but not much new is happening at Rock Cut. Why mess with success, I guess? Because it would probably piss off the folks that were trying to change the paradigm when they started, that's why.

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    4.4(1.6k reviews)
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    Great food and really nice people! I also loved the dining space and it had a great atmosphere…read more Definitely a place I'd recommend!

    My new favorite restaurant in Estes Park! Flavorful food, unique and delicious cocktails, and they…read morehave parking. It has a rustic ambiance perfect for the Mountains. My Hogback Sour Cocktail was over the moon. Made from bourbon, lemon, simple syrup, egg white, and Cabernet float. The unique blend made a great drink. I wanted more, but held back because we were hiking later. My wife's traditional slightly dirty martini was perfectly made as well. We started with the homemade chips and dip. Nice crispy chips with beautiful fresh made onion dip. Next came the Pheasant soup. I wanted to lick the bowl clean, it was so yummy. The main course for me was the carnivore plate with elk, filet, sausage, and broccoli/shallots. The elk meat was the star on my plate. Having that next to the filet mignon allowed me to taste test them in real time. The Elk meat won hands down. Not even close in my opinion. The sausage was packed with wonderful flavors, but after a few bites overwhelmed my palette. My wife had the Creamy Potato Gnocchi Bowl. We both shared each other's dishes. She loved the Elk Meat. I really enjoyed the Gnocchi, and wished it could be a side dish to my Elk meat. Service was great with Elizabeth checking on us at the right times. Tip: Ask for the postcard and the restaurant will send it out for you after you fill it out. Tip: the restaurant fills up quickly, so call ahead and get a reservation.

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    4.6(47 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    I don't think I've ever eaten a better roasted beet and arugula salad with goat cheese in my entire…read morelife. It tasted like they had gone to the fields to pluck the ingredients and came back. Excellent place. Was in a hurry so could not try it though. But definitely will be back to try other foods. Slightly slower service but that's to be expected given how busy they can be. The ambience is very underground and Irish pub feeling. Overall great place. Well definitely there again. Could be a little tricky to find so follow the signs and ultimately you will make it to the basement of the restaurant.

    Getting right to the point, this place is absolutely fantastic, what a hidden gem. I say hidden…read morebecause it's fairly new and tucked between two buildings and down a little stairwell. We LOVED it. The food, the vibe, the service, the drinks - all 5 stars. The 12-ounce Ribeye with the Herb butter, crispy asparagus and Yukon mashed was as good as it gets, and a perfect temperature cook. Our other dish was a special, a braised beef that was so tender and flavorful - it almost made me cry. Service from Jovana was 10 stars and the mixologist Cam behind the bar made one of the best Expresso Martinis we've had - each drink gets true fresh expresso, and Cam is a vigorous 'shaker'. This was such a nice find. There are two dining rooms, and we choose a booth on the bar side, romantic lighting, clean & comfortable. This experience was not just a superb dinner; it was a wonderful experience! Highly recommend and would return to Estes Park - for this meal alone. Thank you Park Tavern Team!

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    Wapiti Colorado Pub

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    3.7(591 reviews)
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    We had a very good experience during our first visit to this restaurant, so on our last day in…read moreEstes Park it was an easy decision to return. The first time was very good but the second was even better. Our server, Ramis, was excellent. He was very friendly and told us about his summer internship in the US as a foreign student. His story was very interesting and we wish him the best of luck. Besides excellent service, the food was outstanding. The wife had the beef stroganoff and loved it. There was a lot of tender meat and the dish was very flavorful. I had the reuben and it was excellent. One of the best I have had. The fries were crispy and coated with a delicious seasoning. I also had a cup of the soup of the day, beef with vegetables and barley. It was very good and I was inspired to make my own after we returned. I again had the IPA and the wife had the peach lager and both were excellent. We visit Estes every two years or so and this place will definitely be on list the next time we are in Estes.

    The ambience here is very nice. Comfortable and clean, situated near Nicky's resort and has some…read moreoutdoor seating. The food on the other is just ok. Nothing special. It was prime rib night and i was excited to order. The prime rib was blah and unseasoned. The baked potato was good. My husband ordered the pork tenderloin sandwich and it was not good. Very thin and dry, no sauce on the bun, he had to ask for mayo. Maybe our orders were a one-off because i see other reviews raving about the food here. Drinks, on the other hand were fantastic.

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    3.7(43 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    We decided to try Antlers Rooftop Tavern because we were excited about the rooftop views…read more Our server, Eren, was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of throughout our visit. There were a couple of mix-ups with our order, including Mezcal which has a very distinct taste accidentally being added to my margarita, and some incorrect side dishes but the staff handled everything quickly and professionally. Since the restaurant had only recently reopened with a new menu, the mistakes were understandable. I ordered the Smashburger with fries, and my friend had the chicken fajita sandwich with a salad. The food was delicious, and the prices were reasonable for the area. The rooftop offers beautiful views of Estes Park and is conveniently located right in the shopping district. The only downside was the orange barrier coverings around parts of the rooftop while renovations were being completed. They blocked some of the views and took away a bit of the ambiance. Once those renovations are finished, this will be an even better spot. Great food, attentive service, and a fantastic location, I would definitely visit again once the renovations are completed.

    TLDR: There was a large piece of plastic and a bone from the meat in my food…read more Service: Me and my friend were really excited for this place but the food was extremely mid. We sat down and about 10 minutes later, a couple sat behind us and our waitress visited and brought water to their table first instead of ours. In addition, another couple behind us was not seen by any waiter/waitress and had to ask a worker (who might have been an assistant manager? Although, not clear what his position was) if they can order with him. Overall service felt scattered, a bit slow overall, and unprofessional. Food: I ordered the tex mex bowl with barbacoa. It tasted as expected, nothing spectacular. However, there was a massive piece of plastic in my food. I let the waitress know and she apologized on behalf of the kitchen. I kept the meal because I hate waste and I didn't see any other plastic pieces in the food. Right after I found the plastic, I also discovered a bone in the meat. It was big enough to hurt a tooth if I had bit down on it but thankfully I spit it out before I chewed my food completely. While a bone might be normal to find in meat, I was certainly unhappy that now two objects were in this food. I was never comped for my meal and the manager never visited my table to apologize. I only write reviews if I had a fantastic experience or when I feel the need to warn others about the restaurant. I recommend choosing another restaurant before choosing this one if you prefer quality food and service.

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