Salida is a town that feels meticulously arranged by a diorama enthusiast with a penchant for the…read morefrontier. Nestled among the peaks of the Sawatch Range, where tumbleweeds might theoretically roll if they weren't caught in the spokes of a passing bicycle, sits an establishment of peculiar perfection: The Biker & The Baker. My compass has unerringly pointed to their door every single time I visit Salida over the past five years. It is a tradition forged in sugar and chain grease, where the rugged American West meets the precision of French pastry. Pairing high-desert riding with artisanal baking seems like a recipe for a pile-up, but the execution here is a sweet ride. You will find aerodynamic cyclists sitting elbow-to-elbow with flannel-draped modern prospectors, united by a singular quest for butter. The Biker handles the gears, the Baker handles the tiers. They aren't just coasting on charm; they are pedaling toward culinary triumph, baking up a storm that rivals the monsoons over the Arkansas River. The confections are miniature monuments to indulgence. I have routinely panned for gold in this valley, but the true motherlode is their lemon tart--a symmetrical marvel of citrus striking like a high-noon sun. Their charcuterie boards are arranged with the geometric exactitude of a surveyor mapping a railroad. Whether you are gearing up to summit Mount Shavano or recovering from a grueling promenade, this sanctuary provides the requisite fuel. It is the exceedingly charming destination itself.

Great good for pastry and breakfast! Nice location and…read moredecoration of the interior and outside. You can sit up on the roof area with a nice scenic view of the city of Salida. The staff attended to us very quickly and professionally. They were there too serve and make sure we were taken care of. By the way it was even more special since it was Father's Day!

Great, Great, Great experience! Colorado's Best Five Stars Dive Bar! STUNNING RENOVATION; simply…read moregorgeous in every aspect. We had both NA and regular margaritas. Excellent on both. The pizza they were serving was delicious. Lots of family games to play! I don't know how to describe how beautifully renovated this tavern is. We're not "bar" people, yet can't wait to come back to hang out and enjoy the ambiance of this beautiful venue. The bartenders were so friendly. Cannot say enough good about this tavern. Very special place B&K

Simply one of the coolest bars iv been to and by far my favorite bar in salida. Amazing drinks…read morefriendly staff and super cool interior 100% must visit when in salida!

Good beer, great service. The burger from the food truck was excellent. Lots of indoor and outdoor…read moreseating.

Exceptional beer! Enough said, but I'll say more. How lucky are we to have a brewery with such good…read moretaste in beer up here in the mountains! I love their Pilsner and IPAs l, which is what I generally go for. This is one of my favorite micro-breweries in the country- up there with Deschuttes, Four Noses, Telluride, Sierra Nevada, and select others.

Amazing burger & fries. So delicious. Great outdoor covered area for chill relaxing. Friendly staff…read moreand prompt service. Good value for the quality of the food! Highly recommended (we'd stop again if passing through Salida). Easy parking too! We parked down by the Riverside park in our 21 ft van.

I would have to give it no stars. I am disabled and I have a border collie that is my service…read moreanimal. I purposely left my service animal outside while I checked the menu to see if I wanted to eat there while I'm traveling in Colorado. I've been hiking the trails and lady and I needed a little rest so we went to what I heard was the cheapest best burger in town. I even wanted to get a beer to relax and charge my phone while I was there but I never made it to the table because the moment I went to take my backpack off a lady came up behind me and told me that she had a reel with the emphasis on real service animal and that if my dog wasn't a real service animal that I should go to the back porch which I wouldn't be opposed to if mine wasn't a service animal. I travel on commercial airlines and trains with her. I go everywhere with her. Well, I responded that she shouldn't assume that my dog wasn't a real service animal and that set her off. She told me that she was the bartender and that I could get the f out of the restaurant if I talked to her that way. And started screaming at me that I was out of control. So I left promptly. I have sent a letter of intent to the owner of the restaurant letting him know that I will be suing both him and her personally for the incident. It shouldn't be that hard to get a burger and a beer when you're disabled. They made me give it stars.

Another must stop in town from Denver! Husband and I took two friends there who hadn't yet been for…read morea pre-dinner drink. I was bummed we missed live music by two nights - always fun when they have cover bands. Also - beer was on fire this time! My husband and I usually never get the same beers so we can drink two different styles, but we both liked their milk stout so much that we both got it. Ended up sitting at a table on the stage and playing cards for a bit, super fun. Love all their merch too - although we love to buy tin tackers from our favorite breweries and $33 is a little steep for theirs ;) Great local hangout spot! Hop passport - tin trackers

Ever had an overnight stay lead to you wanting to move there? Tres Litros made me ask that…read moretonight. On my way to somewhere else I heard live music at the park. And on my way to check that out I found Tres Litros. It was not so much the beer. It was not the amazing food cart. It was the people it was the experience. Sure the USA World Cup soccer game was on but I met so many good people and I'm pretty sure I'm in love with the girl who makes bread and food there a truly magical experience which was way more about the people of Salida than anything else but I will be looking to come back here as soon as I can

Have been to the Valetine several times never disappoints, eclectic, funky, and very cool excellent…read moredrinks, excellent service and a really cool vibe off the beaten path.

Stopped in here on a Saturday night for some pre-dinner drinks with a party of four. The bar was in…read morean old, historic building and I enjoyed the layout (the bar had several different rooms within the bar). We found a table in the back room, and came in a little before they were setting up for a live band! I was a little confused by the menus; they had two separate cocktail menus, one seemed to be more of a traditional menu, while the other was like a "potions" themed menu. The prices were very reasonable for the cocktails and they were tasty, although a little sweet. We didn't eat dinner there but the night we were there, they had tapas which was fun. Would stop in for another drink!

What a wonderful surprise! Right off the highway, amazing sandwiches, cold beer and warm service!!!read more

Road tripping and needed some dinner. This was a great stop!…read more We asked first and were told the patio was pup friendly as we had our two fur babies with us. I watched the pups while my husband and daughter put in their order, then it was my turn. They have laminated menus where you write your name and tick off the item you want and any sides or customizations. I got the Pickle Club toasted. It had honey smoked ham, smoked turkey, bacon, and cheddar cheese. I opted for the parmesan bread and added lettuce, onion, pickle, and tomato. I had a root beer and some malt vinegar and salt potato chips along side. It came with a pickle spear too! I love me some pickles! This was a delicious sandwich! It was ready in no time even with a line of folks. I can see why this is a popular spot. Very casual and welcoming space. They have both outdoor and indoor seating. The patio was quite pleasant even with a heavier breeze.

Get the Chicken & Brie sandwich - you will not regret it! Sit in the patio for great river views…read moretoo.

We came to watch the CU game and the bar was perfect with several screens to view. Jaden was on top…read morewith bar service and served up the Lager (Crispy) right away. I ordered the smash burger and Andrea the Gyro. Excellent all around. I score a 7.9873. Parking is a challenge in downtown Salida so park and stroll.... Great place!