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    4.7 (31 reviews)

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    Fries
    Mandy L.

    A little expensive for what you get, but about what one should expect in Telluride. If you go when it's busy you could have a hard time finding a comfortable place to sit bathe atmosphere leaves a bit to be desired, but at least you can get beer next door. Food was nothing extraordinary but it was solid.

    Alice Z.

    Tried the CC burger and loaded fries. You get a beeper after you order, and there's some dog friendly outdoor tables in a tent across the street. Burger was really good! Perfect quick lunch after a long morning hike. You can also get a beer next door at telluride brewing (they allow you to bring your glass outside)

    They even added an edible flower!
    Kierstin B B.

    Grain bowl for the picnic win! Enough for two! My husband had the tuna on some righteous bread! Better than your mom's!

    Gobbler sandwich on sourdough

    The food at counter culture is some of the best in telluride! It is tasty, satiating, and we feel great after eating it. The service is quick, friendly, and fun - this is my new go-to spot in telluride. Highly recommend the gobbler on sourdough with extra crispy bacon!

    Art D.

    This was a nice place, not very big but the food was excellent as well as the customer service. I had a burger and it was very good. It is a place to drop in have a few beers and a sandwich while you kick rocks with your friend and move on. Overall I thought the place was quaint and welcoming. Not so much on the eye candy, however, does have the potential when things are busy to have plenty of eye candy. I do recommend and would visit again.

    CC Burger
    Elizabeth S.

    This review is for the Counter Culture location in Mountain Village. I had been planning to check out the Society Drive location during my trip, and was surprised to see a sign in Mountain Village for a Counter Culture + Telluride Brewing location. It's a small spot but plenty of tables and a really nice vibe. When you order you get a beeper so you know when your food is ready. We ordered a CC burger and loaded hammer fries to share. The burger was a bit small, but deliciously fresh! My husband said "wow" when he took a bite. I'm sure it didn't hurt that all food tastes amazing after a morning on the mountain. The hammer fries were super crispy and filling. I appreciated the quantity of toppings (particularly the bacon). Hammer fries are apparently a form of smashed potato, and a good candidate for a fork. I think the bill was $30 before tip which is a bit steep, but not for the base of a ski resort.

    Classic burgers and basket of fries!
    Code M.

    Everything was awesome! And OmG! The best hamburger I've had.... Hands down. Plus, you can grab a beer at Telluride Brewery! Incredible lunch. Thanks!

    The "CC Burger" YUM!
    Jason K.

    What a Fabulous Place- Great Owner & Staff!!! A GREAT spot to have decadent Burger or sandwich with QUALITY fresh ingredients! Telluride Brewing is just adjacent through the door for that perfect Beer pairing after a hike or mountain bike ride! Juicy perfectly cooked burger w/ arugula, bacon...cheese...with the perfect bun. AND their Hand Cut Fries are dynamite cooked in Rice Bran Oil with their accompanying house made "Fry Sauce". We made a point to come back a second time this week with the same results!

    CC burger and fries
    Cindy M.

    Locally sourced ingredients. I enjoyed the CC burger and fries. Alittle surprised at the $17 cost for the burger and fries and this walkup counter restaurant, but the quality was excellent. They share outdoor seating with Telluride brewing. Only open since May, they replaced a restaurant I had enjoyed in the past. Past the gas station, inside a small business park, this area is so much easier to access than the center of Telluride. Look forward to returning.

    Vegetarian grain bowl!!
    Jo G.

    This is a great new addition to Lawson Hill, friendly staff and delish food from a hearty, grass fed burger and fries to this yummy vegetarian grain bowl!

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    Great spot in Lawson Hill. The not another veggie burger was outstanding ! Right next to Telluride brewery which is also worth a pint.

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    Always consistently excellent! Ingredients are fresh and preparation/plating is excellent. Love this place!!

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    Great staff, great local based food and some of the best priced food in the Telluride area.

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    4 years ago

    Great burger and hammer fries! Also a nice selection of healthy choices - locally sourced and fresh-made fare.

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    Beer-chos with veggie crumbles and the veggie burger is perfection!!

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    The best veggie burger I've ever had! Counter Culture is a great addition to commercial Lawson Hill.

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    Black Iron Kitchen and Bar

    Black Iron Kitchen and Bar

    3.1
    (256 reviews)
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    We had a very nice dining experience at Black Iron Kitchen and Bar…read more We came in for dinner on a Thursday night. The restaurant was packed so we were happy to get a table. The inside of the restaurant is warm and cozy. The outside has beautiful fire pit seating. We sat inside. Our server Reka was professional and attentive. Very knowledgeable about the menu and what options were available. Her assistant, An, was so sweet and friendly. He always had a smile on his face and even offered to take our photo when I pulled out my phone. The table was beautifully appointed. Every item we ordered was delicious. We started with the Cheddar Biscuits- grilled benton's bacon, pimento cheese, pickled onion. Very tasty. I ordered the king trumpet pasta and added chicken. The chicken was tender and the pasta dish had good flavor. My husband ordered the salmon with Risotto. He orders salmon quite often and said this was one of the best salmon dishes he has ever eaten. Our friends ordered the shorts ribs as well as a salad and added chicken. Both really enjoyed their meals. I would say they could have done a better job with the martini. It wasn't very cold and not filled to the rim. The old fashions were okay as well. Overall we enjoyed dining here. It's beautiful and our service was excellent.

    Very slow service even though it wasn't very busy. Ambiance was great…read more Presentation of food was very good but overall disappointed in taste. Especially for the price point. Waiter seemed to be lost at times. Overall a disappointing experience

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    A chocolate martini (which it was not) served in a wine glass.

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    A chocolate martini (which it was not) served in a wine glass.
    Smuggler Union Restaurant & Brewery

    Smuggler Union Restaurant & Brewery

    3.9
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    We grabbed lunch here when we arrived in town. We sat outside on the patio. The containers of…read morewildflowers along the wall patio fence were a beautiful addition to scenery. Our waiter was friendly. I absolutely loved my order: salmon BLT with house salad. The sandwich had a lovely lemon aioli on it. The house salad was delicious. It had sliced pears and glazed pecans. My husband got the bbq cheese burger which was very good. Overall this was a great choice for us.

    We stopped in for dinner this past week while visiting Telluride…read more It was busy but we were able to get a table. Our sever Levi was very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. For drinks we ordered dirty martinis. They were filled to the rim which was nice but could have been colder. The menu looked great. We went with burgers. We ordered the Smokehouse burger medium rare with cheddar, house bbq, crispy onions, bacon plus all the toppings. It was cooked perfectly. It came with a spicy slaw. So delicious. We also ordered the Truffle mushroom burger medium with a mixture of cremini, oyster, shiitake mushrooms plus Swiss cheese and truffle aioli plus all the toppings. It was cooked perfectly medium. It also came with the delicious slaw. The buns were a bit big but at least they were soft and delicious. The dessert. So tasty. Honestly $27 is pricy for a burger but it was very good. We would come back to Smuggler union try other menu items next time we return to Telluride.

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    Kids menu  Chicken Tenders and fries
    Kids menu Chicken Tenders and fries
    Smuggler Union Restaurant & Brewery

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