Raven's Roast was a great stop for coffee while exploring Estes Park. Our drinks came out quickly,…read moreand the prices were very reasonable. I ordered a decaf banana cream latte, which had great flavor, and my husband enjoyed the cold brew. Both drinks were excellent and exactly what we needed to start the day. The staff was friendly, and we appreciated that they have outdoor seating where you can enjoy your coffee with your dog. It's always nice finding places that make it easy to bring your pet along. If you're looking for a quick, affordable coffee stop with good drinks, friendly service, and pet-friendly outdoor seating, Raven's Roast is definitely worth a visit.

Raven's Roast has become one of my go tos for coffee. I'm usually a plain latte person, but I like…read morethat they have more flavors than you can think of if you're in the mood to switch it up. They also have a really impressive variety beyond coffee, all kinds of teas (white, green, oolong, black), smoothies, Italian sodas, fresh lemonade, plus cookies and other baked stuff. It's a great option if you're with non-coffee drinkers. This weekend I went with a friend who doesn't drink coffee soI got my usual post-hike latte but she got a smoothie she loved so much she went back again the next day after our hike to get another one. The staff is friendly and the space is cute with eclectic, fun decor. During winter visits, we always try to grab the two sofa seats by the fireplace since it's such a cozy spot.

Latte Perfection Espresso is still prominent and not too…read moresweet. So many different flavors that I would want to try. Emerald Lake--white chocolate and pistachio. Bagel sandwiches also excellent If I lived here, this would be my go to coffee shop

The coffee here, yes! The location, yes!…read moreThe parking, no! The crowds, noooo! There's a reason it gets so crowded. It's yummy! You can mobile order to skip the line. No suggestion for the parking though, it is awful. Order the hocus pocus horchata latte with pumpkin spice cold foam. It's good. It works. It's fall in a cup.

The coffee there is delicious. So many unique options. The views are incredible as well!!read more

This is a super cute cafe with an awesome outdoor area by the pond. The line outside down the…read moresteps but it went fairly quickly but unfortunately you had to look at this bag of trash as you got closer to the door. We had a bagel sandwich that someone else picked up by accident so we waited a little longer than needed for that but it was delicious!! Coffees were good. They have a wide menu to choose from. All in all I recommend-we even went back another morning before we left. You can also feed the ducks and geese for 1.00 a scoop of corn.

Most adorable stationary store with a coffee shop! They have hilariously funny cards so I had to…read moresnatch some for various occasions. There's just tons of different things to shop around in here. The coffee is pretty good as well. Lots of different syrups to add and my husband gave a two thumbs up for the beans they use.

This is one of my go to coffee spots every time I'm in Estes Park, especially after a hike, and…read moreit's easily my favorite coffee shop in the area. It's such a cute combo coffee + stationery store, and they have a really nice seating area upstairs. I stopped by again this weekend, got a latte, and it was delicious as usual. Took it upstairs and just relaxed for a bit with my friend, perfect post-hike vibe. I was here back in September too and noticed they've upgraded the upstairs seating since then, so it feels even nicer and more refreshed now. Always consistent, always a great stop when I'm in Estes Park.

Fantastic cinnamon rolls. Loved everything about the place. However I was disappointed that they…read moredid not put the slated caramel roll in the box for my grandson that I ordered and paid for. Didn't notice till I got back to the motel. Since the line is so long and they close right away there is no way to ask about it to anyone. But of course still worth the trip.

Stood in line on a Saturday morning at opening, which is a community experience on it's own…read more Beautiful spot with indoor and patio seating The cinnamon rolls are amazing! We got regular, salted caramel, lemon, blueberry and pecan. Great, friendly service & grabbed 2 black coffees.

What happens when you combine the passions and expertise of two established restauranteurs into a…read morenew and exciting venture? You get the new and improved "Bird's Nest." We were fortunate enough to attend the "soft opening" for brunch today and all I can say is WOW! Prior to this John put his heart and soul into Bird & Jim (across the street) while Rob ran the top restaurant in Estes Park (Seasoned Bistro). The Bird's Nest (which operates seven days a week) will now offer brunch Thurs-Sunday. Our experience was delightful and delicious. Some of the old favorites from Seasoned are back along with some new tasty dishes. The views from the second story are as stunning as anything you will see in Estes Park. There is nothing like this in Estes Park so put it at the top of your list of things to do in Estes.

I can see why many people like this place. Hell, I dig the space and the concept. Just the…read moreexecution of the pizza wasn't up to par. Right outside Rocky Mountain National Park, and directly across from their main outpost, Bird & Jim. This place serves it all: coffee, smoothies, breakfast, baked goods, pizza, salads, soups, wraps, etc. Each menu varies depending on the time of day obviously. The space itself is gorgeous, and not something you'd expect in a mountain town. The high ceilings and massive windows allow you to soak up any mountain and sunset views. They have a nice little patio outside and yes, you'll probably see elk grazing across the street! The pizza left more to be desired. I ordered a simple margherita ($18) and an Odell beer. I would've prefered the pizza to be cooked for another minute in the oven personally, but that's not a knock on them. It desperately needed salt. In the dough and on the tomatoes. The tomatoes slid right off every time I tried to take a bite. It was just severely under-seasoned and really didn't have any flavor at all. I would actually come back here because I do like restaurant concepts like these that offer different experiences throughout the day. A great place to hang out and recharge. I will stick with breakfast and coffee next time!

Charming tea room new to Estes Park, Co. Make your reservation on Open Door (a requirement) and…read morebring your fav book or bestie for some serious catch-up chatter over yummy English-Style afternoon tea and delectable (very British word) snacks and treats. I had this for lunch and loved it! I loved that I was given suggestions for tea options that would pair well with the pre-selected finger food offerings. I also loved the traditional tea service pieces, music, and traditional finger foods. Having been to English tea at a world renowned spot just a hop away from Buckingham Palace, I felt this had enough similarities to call it a "Proper English Tea" ....and a little gem at the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park. My favorites- curry chicken sandwich, scone, clotted cream, carrot cake Petite fours and the apple spice muffin- lovely! Service started a little slow at the start-but tea is that way (except at the spot "a hop from Buckingham Palace" -they serve a lot of people every afternoon) this was much more relaxing and less rushed. I liked that! I would suggest a traditional current jam with more tartness, a little more cream cheese on the cucumber sandwiches and uber-tiny salt and pepper shakers on the table. Oh- and a bold large scale floral wallpaper on the walls in the bathrooms! Other than that-this experience was perfect!!! Some tea selections are avail for purchase here but, when you go to their sister-store The Tea Room- you can select to your heart's desire! Darling Tea sets, many tea options are available at The Tea Room, and every accessory in order to have your own tea party tonight! OH! Check out the bathroom pic-when was the last time you saw a soap and towel dispenser like these? Elementary school? LOVED IT - Happy Retro!

This place is my favorite tea spot and I will never buy tea from anywhere else! The Tea taste…read moreamazing and to know it's local make it so much better! The service was amazing and very knowledgeable and helped me pick the exact tea I was craving! Such a cute shop and feels very homie and vibrant!

The server was very nice and I informative. I got an apple fritter with 2 small small pieces of…read moreapple, in the entire fritter. Sure they were fluffy but I want apples in an apple fritter. The sugar raised was good. The glazed were just okay. I probably will not go out of my way to go here. Sorry business owner. I was here ar 7 am and not impressed.

These were just disappointing. My husband got himself a cinnamon roll that was dry and smothered…read morewith frosting. I've not seen him not finish a cinnamon roll until now. He got me some donut holes and I ate one and tossed the rest. Not worth the calories. So dry and zero flavor. It's too expensive to taste like yesterday's leftovers.

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.

Food was great with an awesome and diverse set of options for both breakfast and lunch…read more Then the entire staff is great. Awesome and welcoming, and after spilling a full drink, they went above and Beyond to ensure I relax while they cleaned up, and offered a complimentary drink since the spilt drink was full. 100/10! Alex was phenomenal

Oh my goodness, when I tell you this is AMAZING, I mean amazing!!…read more A really nice man served my family and I, and he was incredible. He even got me something that wasn't even on the list (A strawberry piña colada). This place fits perfectly with the peaceful atmosphere of Colorado--just making me feel so calm. I recommend this place 110%