My family and I wanted a quick cup of coffee and pastries together so we tried Ginger & Baker on a Thursday 10:00am. The place is beautiful, but that's really the end of the positives for us. We walked in and were immediately told it would be a 30min wait for a table. There was no mention of "if you would like to grab a cup of coffee please go this way" or "if you are here to visit the coffee bar, not the restaurant...". Luckily we saw my father already seated at the coffee bar and went there instead of putting our name down for a table. My father and I have coffee together downtown 1-2 times every week for about 7years. We've been to every coffee shop in the downtown area and always order 12oz americanos and a pastry to share. We know good americanos and pastries to say the least. Unfortunately G&B does not have either. $4 for a weak, bitter (in a bad way) americano is absurd. Next we ordered a few pastries to share: the plain croissant, the cheese danish, and a pretzel with onion jam. The croissant was underwhelming. The dough didn't have the right lamination before it was baked so the layers completely crumbled when bitten into. The top was also slightly burnt, leaving an unpleasant aftertaste. The cheese danish was, apart from the area with the cheese, rather tasteless. Finally, the pretzel with onion jam, oh dear. The pretzel itself was so salty it was inedible. On top of that the jam was so sweet it was hard to swallow. Together it was a very bad combination We took two bites then had to ask for something else -- we weren't going to pay $5 for an inedible pastry to go along with our bad, overpriced coffee. They did offer a replacement; however, nothing else was appetizing so we settled for another cheese danish. As other reviewers have noted: their coffee bar area only uses disposable wear and on top of that doesn't even have any recycling (let alone compost) disposal bins. At the very least they could use a green brand of disposable wear. Honestly, we were disappointed that coffee cups, plastic wear, and paper, Starbucks-eqsue pastry bags were used to serve 4 people who sat and finished their entire coffee/pastry snack at the bar. After a truly underwhelming experience at the coffee bar we explored the entire place. The Cafe downstairs was quite full and very loud. Upstairs we found a small event hall, The Cache, and an outdoor bar. The Cache was beautiful, really an exquisite full-windowed space. The old photos on the stairs up to The Cache were beautiful; however, the TV screens on the bathroom mirrors were very tacky. In the basement we found the wine cellar, which didn't seem to actually have much wine. It seemed like it could be a nice place for private events if the acoustics are better than upstairs. Overall, the venue is beautiful. The remodel has preserved some beautiful aspects of the old mill. I love all the brick! Unfortunately though, this place seemed to be all style and no substance. Honestly, after tasting 3 different pastries in the coffee bar, I would not want to take a cooking class in the adjacent teaching kitchen. From the weak, overpriced coffee and rather sterile service, coupled with the myriad of poor reviews, I am not too keen to try the two restaurants. Everything seems overpriced with poor service. Finally, after reading many poor reviews noting slow, inattentive, untrained service I would be very reluctant to hold a private event in their, what I can only imagine is very expensive, wine cellar and upstairs event room. Again, G&B is gorgeous but they need to work on the substance of the place if they expect to succeed. For a consistently good americano and stellar pastries, I highly recommend Little Bird Bakeshop or Linden Street Cafe just up the street. read more

I met a friend from Cheyenne here. I'm in production on a documentary and Bob is a good source. He suggested this place. It's a coffee bar and booze bar. They sell baked stuff and trendy knick knacks. I didn't get a chance to look around much. As I have mentioned on Yelp before, my go-to meal is eggs over easy, bacon - really good - and potatoes. This was $9, which is about right. I prefer hash browns, these were cubed, but okay. I also tried the Bloody Mary, which was good but not great for $7. I wasn't there for the food, but surprised to read all the poor reviews of the place. The decor and setting is great. We sat on the porch. The weather scared most everyone inside. It was very busy inside and wondered what happened to our server. I checked us out, which wasn't a big deal. Being a Wyoming guy, that's standard in many places. I'll come back here again. read more

Ginger and Baker - Cafes Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

What a lovely breakfast and brunch spot! During the summer, I recommend enjoying your meal out on G&B the patio. The servers are all very friendly and will provide helpful recommendations and swift service. I ordered the silver dollar pancakes with their housemade sausage. It was perfect to satisfy my tooth. read more

Ginger and Baker - Silver Dollar Pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

It is so good! Best chicken pot pie I've ever had and I'm from the south so I would know(:

Great food and great service, but if you're taller than 5'8", you'll be cramped with the small tables and the tight quarters in the dining area. Excellent drinks, and the cherry sour ribs are fantastic! read more

The service and food are incredible! I've been here multiple times and each time it gets better and better. I went last weekend with a party of 10 and everyone loved their meal. Not a disappointed person in sight. If you're looking for a place to grab excellent food, go here! read more

I was immediately welcomed when I came through the door by a friendly woman in an apron. My daughter got a fancy blueberry-ginger popsicle and sat at the cafe counter to eat it while I looked around. Such a nicely curated collection of local gifts (or gifts for self). I will keep their collection of baby gifts in mind for sure. I walked away with a nitro cold brew, a package of coffee beans and a coconut cream pie. All were delicious. It's worth a stop just to look at the beautifully restored building! read more

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Since G & B is right off the Poudre Trail, I stop in at the coffee shop for a pick-me-up during my bike rides. The service is friendly and coffee has always been great. On nice days, sitting/sunning on the patio is always a treat. There is a women that works in the gift area that is super welcoming and kind - she's a real gem. I have not had any of their famous pies but they always have at least one vegan option, which I appreciate. I hope they will continue to expand their vegan/plant-based options for fast snacks. As other reviewers have mentioned, the space is a real stand-out...it's simply stunning. I cannot speak to the cafe or Cache. read more

This review is not for our experience dining in, but for two pies purchased at Thanksgiving. We were able to snag a pumpkin pie and the apple pie for the holiday and these were definitely some of the best pies we have ever tasted. The apple pie was filled with tons of apple slices, generous on the cinnamon spice blend (which I liked, because who wants bland?) and the pies were huge. The cost of them are pricey but considering what you get and how many servings come out of one pie, the price isn't as scary as you think. The pumpkin pie was also a huge hit. We were receiving comments like "I don't normally like pumpkin pie, but I really like this one." They nailed the spices and creaminess. read more

Ginger and Baker - Cafes Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

As a big Chai Latte fan, I'm always on the look out for something unique and super tasty. Ginger & Baker's Chai Latte is one of the best. I love that they have Oatley Oat Milk too, it gives the latte the perfect consistency and doesn't over power the spices of the chai. Well Done :) Their seasonal outdoor patio is great for relaxing, listening to music and working on my computer, a great place to meet up with friends too. read more

Oh man! This was such a delicious meal! I had the Pot Pie (not pictured because I ate it way too fast) it was giant and so amazing. The best chicken pot pot I've ever had. Then I followed it up with a maple pecan pie. Holy cow, it was so yummy and the crust was perfection. I cannot wait to go back here and try more food. You can get coffee and desserts at their coffee bar or eat at the sit down restaurant and still get access to all the goodies at the coffee bar. read more

We've been here several times now. Nice atmosphere. The food is good and prices are about average for something a little upscale. Service can be slow. The breakfast menu is pretty basic as well as the lunch/dinner menu. However, don't be misled by the "pot pie". Maybe someone in the kitchen is a little high, but chowder that has a puff pastry roll sitting on top of the dish is not pot pie. The atmosphere is okay for casual dining. Definitely prefer upstairs to downstairs dining, which can be pretty noisy. read more

Very slow service. 1.5 hours to get our food. Kale salad had no dressing, carrots were undercooked. Very disappointing all around.

This place is fabulous--our favorite restaurant in Fort Collins. The ambiance inside and outside is fantastic our favorite dishes are the chicken pot pie, the fresh corn salad and the bacon. Don't miss the bacon! read more

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Food was really below average, service was super slow and waitress was not very happy to be there working on a busy Thursday night. Extremely loud to where you can't hear your fellow diner without leaning in and speaking loudly. Pie is very good. But a whole pie for $40? Pretty steep. Hope they are able to fix the food issue as I like the concept and the place was redone beautifully. We probably won't be back until we hear things are better. read more

Fantastic food!!! Amazing atmosphere at Ginger and Baker, my fiancé and I went to their opening and ate in the Cache. Did the 4 course meal experience and had the best prime rib of my life along with the best slice of pie in Colorado! Worth the trip from Denver for everything from a slice of Pie, a drink or a 4 course meal! The staff there are amazing, fast and very attentive! We are planning on having our wedding here, they have the most beautiful event area that leads to the outdoor bar! Top 5 best dinner experiences ever! read more

Wow.... another bad experience at G&B. Awful service... cold breakfast. Ugh! Complained to management and said it was the 2nd and last time we'd be back. He offered to send a gift card if we would please try them again. I Reluctantly agreed said I'd try again with my friend who also has had bad experiences there. Guess what?! No gift cards ever arrived. Insult to injury and such poor management and customer relations. I've talked to so many business people and they all say the same... pretty place... bad service iffy food for the price. Sigh.... wish fort collins had more quality places like Boulder. read more

Love this place. They opened this last week. We got the filet mignon, salmon, pot pie, and a few apps and all the deserts. Steak and all apts were delicious. The pot pie appetizer was amazing. The salmon was great but honestly needed a lot more seasoning, maybe that was a fluke though. Very casual place but upscale at the same time. Prices were honestly really good considering how nice the place is. 5 star food at 4 star prices. The drinks were very creative and well done. You can just tell they put in a LOT of effort and thought into every aspect of the restaurant and building entirely. P.s. the coffee is from Bindle and which is always great. read more

This is probably one of my favorites place in the town. I'm so pick with Mochas .. and this place grabbed me!! The danish was so delicious!! For sure now I will have one more point to go at the town!!! read more

Ginger and Baker - Cafes Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

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There delivery shipments are consistently inconvenient due to crude organizational skills. Blocking one lane without any warning or cones is a hassle, but at least manageable. However, they consistently block multiple lanes with virtually no sense of urgency. Blows my mind. read more

Amazing, I love this place, It is our new favorite place to eat in FoCo. the wait staff was amazing, the restaurant itself was very clean. and the food was out of this world! The only thing is the acoustics in the Cache are loud and make casual conversation a bit hard. But hey you should be eating the amazing food not talking!! read more

There's much to love about Ginger and Baker. The owners have done an amazing job of interior design that makes use of all the floor space for a variety of purposes. We liked their coffee and the downstairs restaurant, but the young staff spent more time chatting with each other than serving us. On our first visit, an older woman offered to give us a tour, a very kind gesture as there is much to see. The downstairs wine cellar/tasting room almost made me wish I was employed by a wealthy start up, who often throw parties there for employees. The upstairs training kitchen is open to viewing, so you can check out classes. The food in the downstairs restaurant was excellent. Well prepared, interesting and timely. But we love the upstairs bar best. The view isn't the best as it faces east, but the floor to ceiling windows let in lots of light. I'm not crazy about their wine list, but I'm sure that will improve with time. The bar staff is consistently friendly and remembers customers from visit to visit. I'm eager to try the upstairs restaurant but it doesn't open until 4 and we don't eat dinner. If you visit, id highly recommend going at a quiet time to get the tour. read more

This is regarding "The Cache" The building and decor is beautiful. We went their for my wife's birthday with some relatives based on recommendation. Server was pleasant, but the restaurant was understaffed, and thus service suffered. Bison rib eye was over cooked, as was the whiskey flat iron steak. Lamb ragout was tough and not flavorful. Over rated in my view, and not worth it for the price. Probably won't go back. read more

We went for brunch. Great atmosphere, delightful service and good food. The only issue was that my Veggie Skillet dish was a bit too salty. The buffalo chili was fantastic. I got the bowl instead of the cup and it was HUGE! read more

Beautiful place but the food is extremely disappointing especially for what they are charging. $42 for some over cooked watery bland Lobster Mac n cheese with barely any lobster. Hardly and cheese. My noodles were way overcooked. I guess I was expecting perfection for that price. The $38 halibut was tiny and over cooked. $160 of bland crappy food. I was expecting 5 star dining. Highly disappointed with the food and service. read more

Tight table space in the cafe. "Extras" (butter for pancakes, ice cubes, etc. not offered unless requested.) Quiche was luke-warm upon arrival. read more

Amazing place!! Love the special, the seafood special was amazing! The drinks were amazing, meat tasted well cooked and even a Pearl fish was offered! New types of tomatoes were discovered and loved those too! Wine sauce especially seeped through and was noticeable. The only thing, maybe clean up the ghetto outside but otherwise recommend!! read more

Some of the worst service I've ever received. One of the waiters interrogated my party about our credit cards for not have signatures on it. Waiters / waitresses don't check in on your table. Asked for a side of ketchup took 25 minutes to receive it, was left waiting til my food went cold. I've been here a few times always thinking my experience may be different but it's worse every time. Pretentious attitude and vibe. read more

This place has the best pot pie ever!!! It is super cute an more of a modern rustic type vibe inside. They have a cafe/ gift shop that has amazing drinks and gifts. I love getting the coconut ice chai with almond milk! I also bought a couple cookbooks from their gift shop and can't wait to use them. Service is great! 10000% recommend! read more

In town visiting and heard about this restaurant from a friend. The food was very good and friendly staff. Fun atmosphere in a historical building. read more

This is my new favorite place. The Cache was very nice. A bit pricey for the quality. Had the tenderloin. Was a nice cut. Was extremely salty though. And I'm a salt-a-holic. Husband ordered the scallops. They were good but they should've been exceptional for the price. Atmosphere and ambiance exceptional. I will give it another try. Downstairs at the cafe, food was exceptional. I had a chicken pot pie. I prefer my pastry to be in the pot pie, not separate though. Good flavor. Fried green beans were pretty good. Could've used a bit more kick. Shephard's pie was great. read more

This review is based solely on their amazing lattes and jalie!! I've come more then I can count and know how busy they can get so I always plan to wait but by far Jalie has been the most personable and attentive to service. read more

Haven't eaten in the top yet, cafe/bar restaurant is great though. Had turkey pesto, tried chicken pot pie, green eggs and ham, and eggs Benedict. Would have them all again too, delicious. Mimosas were made perfectly, service and management were both helpful and pleasant too. Will be back! read more

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Out for a date night and heard we should give Ginger and Baker a try. One of the best all around dinning experiences I have had in a long time! We had reservations for The Cache, but hit The Rooftop for a drink first. It was a such a beautiful night we decided to stay and have dinner outside on the Rooftop. From the apps, to the wine to our main course, the food was fantastic. Our server Katie was beyond amazing, and was a huge part of why our night was so great. From fantastic food and wine suggestions, to anticipating our needs, and even bringing a blanket to my girlfriend when she happen to notice her shiver later in the evening. Katie is one of the rare people left in customer service that truly understands what those two words mean. Kudos, and thank you Katie! Finishing our night by moving in front of the fireplace for an after dinner drink was the perfect end to a perfect night! read more

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This is a great spot! Nice outdoor patio, great food and drinks. Clean bathrooms and awesome menu! The waitress was Terrible and never came to our table to take order or check on us throughout our stay. We had to chase her down after waiting 20 minutes for a drink a few different times, otherwise I would have given them 5 stars. We will be back and hope we will get better service next time. read more

This place is WONDERFUL!!!! Went here this morning to Celebrate my 40th birthday... Sat on their wonderful outdoor patio in the beautiful Colorado sunshine. Had a fabulous waitress named Maggie... Ask for her! She made everything so special and was very interactive. The chicken biscuit with pimento is to die for! Fabulous! And the bloody mimosas... Oh Yum oh!!! Suzanne, one of the sweet ladies that works there, found out it was my birthday and gave all four of us a piece of pie to take home with us. We peaked in every room for decorating inspiration... Everything is so aesthetically pleasing. Fabulous food... great waitstaff... Attention to detail... Try it, you'll love it. A wonderful GEM in Ft Collins!!!!!! read more

When Suzanne Miller recommended this place I thought it was going to be a tiny corner bakery which would've been fine because their baked goods are delicious! But it is much more? It is an unbelievably wonderful bakery, a beautiful restaurant with great food, and a wonderful wonderful gift shop. I'm kind of glad I didn't find this place before this morning. We are leaving this afternoon and if I'd found it three days ago I would've gained 10 pounds while I was here! And bought way too many things from their gift shop. Highly recommend, very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. read more

What an incredible experience​! The food was out of this world and the chai, my god the chai...LIFE CHANGING. I was greeted warmly by the employees and one even took the time to explain the culture and vision of Ginger and Baker. The building is stunning and is such a nice addition to our community. Thank you for everything you do! read more

One of Fort Collins' best restaurants, with a unique and fun decor. It's not inexpensive, but... shouldn't be.

LOVE Ginger & Baker! From the from the farm to table, made from scratch, incredible food & eating options to the ambiance & historiical location. You HAVE to experience Ginger & Baker! read more