Fun decor, excellent menu, food presentation and flavor…read more Small cafe where we had the best salad, smoked salmon and a glass of wine

Great food, service, and atmosphere. If you're in the area, this is a great place to stop. I had…read morethe 511 Bistro burger with their secret recipe guacamole as a add in and it was perfect. My fiance had the Pumpkin Mascarpone Ravioli with chicken (which I tried) and it was good as well. Oh and the Grilled Bruschetta for an appetizer was amazing as well. It was a good size portion but I could have ordered another plate of that it was so good. Highly recommend this place!!!

Home style foods and priced for the family. Pet friendly too. Loved the patio seating! We had…read moreTurkey BLAT and a Mountain Meatloaf, perfect size portions.

We stopped at Happy Cooker on our way home from a camping trip and honestly just wanted to grab a…read morequick bite before heading back. We weren't even that hungry, but I found this place on Yelp and thought we'd give it a try! The weather was perfect, so we sat outside, which was really nice. We got seated right away, ordered quickly, and our food came out fast. I got the California Benedict and my fiancé ordered the Mountain Breakfast. I order Benedicts ALL the time, and this one was seriously so good. The hollandaise sauce was absolutely delicious. One of those meals where you take a bite and immediately know you made the right choice. We ended up cleaning our plates way quicker than we expected. Definitely glad we stopped here. Good food, friendly service, and a great patio. We'd happily come back next time we're in the area.

We came here for brunch before heading to the hot springs and it was a great stop…read more I got the Main Street Benedict, super yummy! The only thing I didn't like as much was the hashbrowns, they were just okay. I also ordered the jalapeño bread French toast (recommended by our server). I love jalapeño flavor, but I remember thinking it sounded kind of weird for French toast... but I'm glad I tried it because it was so good. They make their breads in-house and I would definitely get that again. I also tried some of my friend's banana bread and that was really delicious too. Didn't get a chance to try these since we had to get to the hot springs soon so thought it's too much food to finish in time, but they had a French toast flight and a Benedict flight, which I've never seen before. Pretty cool, I love anything where you can try multiple flavors. Overall, would reccomend this brunch spot in Idaho Springs. Would come back!

Main Street Restaurant is the real-deal: authentic. This place was not concocted by a marketing…read morefocus group in a glass tower somewhere an airplane flight away, or even down the hill in Denver. You can just tell - the food is amazing, the portions generous, and the service great. The ambiance is genuine Idaho Springs hospitality. It's cozy [a.k.a. not so big] inside, so not a lot of tables; but have yourself some awesome comfort cuisine and be sure to return.

First and foremost, unbelievable views. The valley and lake are amazing. Our son had a BLAST poking…read morearound in the water. The service was perfect. Attentive and friendly. Knowledgeable with their products and friendly during a very busy rush. The food was AWESOME. A little niche, but the French fries were maybe the best I've had. The rest of the food was great too! Lovely, wonderful spot. WILL be back. You should stop for sure, you won't regret it!

You might be stuck eating here if you're desperate for a meal along I -70 but i personally found…read morethe experience disappointing. There's plenty of outdoor seating along the water which is nice vibes on a nice weather day. There are benches along the shade too and indoor spots. They charge for any modification which I didn't realize until they rung up my entire order. Sauces are $1 and tomatos are $2 which feels extreme. Second, they got my order wrong, and it was missing ingredient. The buffalo chicken tots were disappointing because they were essentially just some buffalo sauce on tots. Literally didn't have any chicken or cheese or anything. Food was fairly disappointing. For instance, the bun on the burger wasn't toasted it was cold and stale so it sorta fell apart as I was eating. I don't think I'd return for the food at all.

Food here is A+, also the service, and ambience is on point…read more I appreciate the great service from Rick, our server. He recommended a real banger for a beverage in the Brewmaster's Stash, also the brewery mustard for my burger. I'd recommend this location to my friends and family. Enjoy!

I honestly don't like leaving bad reviews, but this experience was terrible…read more I ordered mac and cheese with chili and pork, and what came out looked like plain microwaveable Kraft mac and cheese. There was no chili, no pork, nothing -- just basic mac and cheese that tasted like it came straight out of a box. My friend ordered a burger that was supposed to come with lettuce, blue cheese, and the works. Instead, it arrived with just chicken and bread. That was it. No toppings at all. The water we were given was also incredibly dirty -- it literally looked grey. Service somehow managed to be both overwhelming and nonexistent. While we were eating, the waiter came back to the table every couple of seconds so we couldn't even have a conversation. But when we were actually ready for the check, suddenly there was no waiter anywhere and we fwaited about 15 minutes. On top of that, every request got mixed up. I asked for blue cheese and after about 10 minutes the waiter came back with ranch. Then I asked for lemon vinaigrette (which the meal was supposed to come with) and instead got honey mustard. After explaining again, she came back with... even more honey mustard. We also paid $10 for fries with green chili and received about 15 fries. And one more thing when paying they did NOT bring my card back for about 20 minutes. It was also extremely dark where we were sitting all of the surrounding lights were off but everywhere else in the resteraunt was perfectly fine Overall the food quality, service, and attention to orders were extremely disappointing. Definitely not an experience I'd repeat don't waste your money here.

Had a great dinner this evening. Got the Seared Tuna sandwich with fries and a Porter to drink…read more Porter was great, smooth and nutty. Fries were top notch! The Seared Tuna Sandwich was really good, I would have gone for a little more of the Sesame Ginger Dressing, but otherwise great sandwich tonight.

We stopped into Westbound & Down for lunch shortly after arriving in Idaho Springs, and overall it…read morewas a good experience with great service. The beer is excellent, which is no surprise given their reputation. We also tried the sangria, and while it was definitely way to sweet for us, but it was very tasty. We appreciated that they also have a full bar, giving everyone plenty of options. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the atmosphere while looking over the menu. One of the reasons we originally chose to stop in was because they serve Rugby Scott beef. Rugby Scott is our favorite butcher in Denver, so seeing it on the menu immediately caught our attention. We ended up ordering the Italian beef sandwich. The flavor was very good, and the au jus was especially tasty. My only complaint was the size. For the price, it felt very small. We also ordered the Caesar salad with grilled chicken. The salad itself was fine and dressed well, but it didn't really have that classic Caesar flavor I was expecting. The bigger issue was the chicken, which was so dry that it crumbled in my mouth and had me reaching for my water between bites. Despite a couple of misses, we'd come back for the beer and the Rugby Scott burger.

We stopped into Clear Creek Cidery after lunch, so we only sampled the cider this visit, but it was…read moreenough to make us excited to come back. One thing we appreciated was the variety. They're currently pouring ciders from around Colorado as well as other cider-producing regions, which made for a fun tasting experience. It was a great way to try several different styles and producers in one place. The food looked fantastic, and several people sitting near us spoke very highly of what they ordered. We'll definitely be returning to try the menu for ourselves. What really stood out, though, was the hospitality. The owner was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to talk cider. The staff was equally welcoming and made us feel right at home. Overall, it was a great experience and a perfect fit for Idaho Springs. We can't wait to come back and spend more time there.

After riding the new Mighty Argo Cable Car, we ventured into downtown Idaho Springs to explore and…read morehave lunch. We stopped at Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery because we liked their outdoor seating. The weather was perfect for enjoying a nice, shaded outdoor lunch. Our group of six all ordered water for drinks. The server brought us filled glasses and then told us if we wanted any refills, we could get them ourselves from the big cooler jug outside. Um...okay. The rest of the service was pretty much the same -- apathetic. We ordered a flight of beer for the four adults at the table. It was about $30 and came with about 15 small glasses of cider, one of each flavor they served. We shared it and got to sample everything that way. I ordered the Cider Burger (medium rare) with fries as my side. It came out medium well, which instantly ruins and dries out any good burger experience. The fries were tepid as well. I don't think we even saw our server again until the end, and even then we had to wait for awhile for the check. So, overall, It was just an okay experience. If I'm in the Idaho Springs area again, I wouldn't return to Clear Creek Cidery & Eatery. I'd definitely explore other options.

This is definitely one of the top spots to eat in Idaho Springs. Delicious food every time. Have…read morehad most things off the menu, but the burgers and onion rings always stand out for me. They have a great selection of craft beers, and also have homemade sodas that are can't-miss. Particularly known for their root beer. Great vibes, especially in the summer. Worth a stop if you're in the area!

Skip this spot if you are in Idaho Springs. They are understaffed- which is not the workers fault…read more But service is not great. Since he same so busy, the bartender was not nice. Food wasn't good. Fried pickles were ALL breading and could not taste the pickle at all. Kitchen made our sandwich wrong or it was put in wrong. Either way- took 30 minutes to remake it. On the positive side- beer was good! So go in for a beer. Sit outside on the patio. Do not eat here.