Good food, good prices, decent portions, and nice staff. Fast and efficient counter service. read more

Simple Eatery - Elk Burger - Bakeries Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

Outstanding food! Bread is incredible! Service good! Outdoor patio my favorite! Will return again and again!

We made a pit stop in buena vista on our mini road trip and chose this place to have dinner. Amazing service. The people who work here were very kind and provided good suggestions. My sister and I were both intrigued by the citrus sage cream ravioli so we both ordered this and opted for the bison (other choice would be spinach). I thought this was really good and came in a filling serving size. I do wish mine had more sauce. The bread slice it came with was a little dry but I think it may have been better toasted. There was a check in offer that they were unable to fulfill as it was no longer on the menu but they were able to substitute it with chips and salsa. I do see that Yelp has been updated to reflect that chips and salsa is the new check in offer. It was the end of the day and they were so nice to give us a baguette on the house. Also as we were packing up to leave they offered us to-go refills of the strawberry lemonade. Was definitely happy that we chose to stop here! Also, we had the baguette two days later and it was sooo good! read more

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Why 4 stars? Because this was an enjoyable, quintessential Colorado meal. --- --- --- When I knew I'd be staying at nearby Mount Princeton Resort for a wedding, I did what I always do: research nearby eateries. There were many options in this nearby town, but Simple Eatery definitely had the most clout on Yelp, so that's where we headed for a pre-wedding lunch. Starting off, there was a Yelp check-in offer some kind of sampler plate, but that particular item was no longer available, so they subbed in half of a Bavarian Pretzel roll, which was really great. I do not like mustard at all, but the mustard dipping sauce was probably the best I have ever had. My brother agreed. 5-stars. I opted for a strawberry lemonade to drink. It was excellent. 5-stars. For my entree, I ordered the elk burger and broccoli cheddar soup. I certainly did not dislike the elk burger, but it also was not something I'd be rushing to come back again for. The pretzel bun was great and it was enjoyable, but just fine overall. 4-stars. We finished off with a carrot coconut cake which did the trick of tickling our sugar cravings. 4-stars. No regrets about coming to lunch here and we also enjoyed browsing the hats and clothes. I'd recommend for anyone staying at Mount Princeton! read more

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Long wait and overpriced. Took about 30 minutes to get through the long line, only to wait an additional 20-30 minutes for food to come out. Staff and management are rude and not helpful. Soup was nothing special. My husband ordered a pretzel sandwich and he said the bread was not fresh. If you're traveling maybe skip this place and go somewhere else. Not worth the overpriced food or the poor service and experience you will have. read more

Great comfort food at a very fair price combined with a great beer selection made for an excellent evening. Sat on the rooftop deck and enjoyed tots, fried beans and a great burger. We were a party of 5 (2 kids 3 "adults"). everyone Enjoyed the food and the atmosphere . It was a very fun night. we'll definitely be going back... I need to try the other burgers read more

The food is always fresh and delicious. I've been coming here for 8 years when i'm in town. Finally getting around to posting. It has a unique atmosphere and the service is quick & friendly. If you ever get a chance to visit Buena Vista, stop in Simple Eatery for lunch. read more

Simple Eatery - Bakeries Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

Walk up to order then food is delivered by super friendly staff. Menu offers outstanding range of options plus local Brews. Fresh and flavorful. Patio is pwt friendly abd server offered water bowl. Took home a loaf of pumpkin chocolate chop bread. You. read more

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5 stars because this bread store is in THE SAME store as an outdoor store - simply incredible. Great dining and good food, day old bread here is a great price as well read more

We got a recommendation from a local to try Simple and were blown away! Great food and great service.

We had the carrot soup, Thai chicken sandwich, elk burger, and cinnamon roll. No way any of that could have been better! We also bought a huge loaf of chocolate pumpkin bread for $16. Can't wait to try it. Service was friendly and quick. Not a whole lot of tables, so we got our food to go. Very nice selection of camping and hiking gear to shop thru while we waited for our food. read more

This place has never let me down. This is one of the best restaurants in town. Everything is made fresh and their seasonal selections are always changing. Delicious soups, sandwiches, pasta, burgers, and salad. read more

Simple Eatery - Southwest black bean soup, and a fried chicken sandwich with honey sriracha mayo. - Bakeries Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

Best cup of iced coffee in my life, period! We came through Buena Vista from a weekend trip to Crested Butte and decided to have lunch here. All the restaurants had a line! Don't remember why we picked Simple Eatery but it was a good wait. Normally I only drink coffee in the morning but refused to have hotel room coffee that day and decided on refillable iced coffee here. Best decision I've ever made! Their iced coffee is served in mason jars with big chucks of ice, the kind that wouldn't easily melt and dilute your coffee. Can have either heavy cream with it, or if plant based, almond milk. And when they handed me packets of brown sugar crystals, I raised my eyebrows (like, how long is it gonna take the sugar to melt in my ice cold coffee!?) Turns out, I didn't even need sugar. Just a splash of heavy cream made my drink SO SO DELICIOUS! It was a perfect brew, not too strong, not too weak, most importantly, not acidic at all. Had notes of flower and caramel. I was swept away. Before you know it, I had three cups of refill and the 4th cup? I took it to go. I was perfectly ok with the jittering later that afternoon! I learned they use coffee beans from across the street - Buena Vista Roastery. We actually entered that cafe before deciding on Simple Eatery, but seeing our only food option would've been pastries, we stepped away. Food was great as well. I gotta give it to the staff here for not fretting when you're faced with lines of people all the way out the door. A lot of the customers (myself included) were probably running out of patience. Yet the staff still took everybody's order with accuracy, served them with a smile and genuine care. No wonder the food tasted better than they look. The Simple Angus Burger was simple but tasted top notch. Mom's Chicken Salad sandwich and Heirloom Tomato Bisque was a perfect combo. And oh my goodness, how wonderful is their house made bread! I regret not taking a loaf home! Chips and Salsa came as free with a Yelp check-in. The Rainbow Trout had me do a double take since the color resembled that of salmon but as soon as digging in, you can tell it is trout. It was flaky, fresh, and paired well with the roasted veggies. I left here with a full stomach and a mind that desired more. Well done, Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up! read more

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Delicious meal! Husband the gluten-free bread was fine. The panini sandwich and the tomato bisque were excellent. This place is worth the wait in line. read more

Great food, wonderful service, all at a reasonable price. Our favorite restaurant in BV!

Good food, extremely friendly servers and staff. Plus it's located in an outdoor clothing shop so you can browse the sale items after you have your meal. We come here about once a year when we're driving through Buena Vista and we always stop here. read more

I had high expectations for this eatery. I love pretzels and pretzel bread, but when I ordered an angus burger on pretzel bread I received a cooked patty that had cooled so much it was not even warm. My sister's hamburger was the same. Very disappointing. My husband's chicken and Swiss Penni I was so bland he didn't enjoy it. We had a very disappointing experience. read more

Amazing from scratch real food. Highly recommend! Great service and fun vibrant atmosphere.

Greek salad plus trout. Delicious out on the patio. Downside: Popular and long lines. Upside: worth the wait if you can spare time read more

This place is an excellent stop when driving to or from Denver to Crested Butte, Twin Lakes etc. The food is delicious- I want to say it's over priced for what it is but sometimes I think I'm stuck in 2010 when hipsters and the food they love were not yet mainstream and I was still young and fit enough to be good at snowboarding. 2010 me wouldn't pay $15 for soup and salad but... 2023 me will have to concede- the prices are just right. The food is pretty great. This place is good for anyone with food restrictions. Plenty of delicious options for anyone needing gluten free or vegan options. I have always been happy with the soup and salad combo. The gluten free bread ain't bad either! My gluten loving friends never leave without buying a loaf of pretzel bread so anyone who isn't cursed with celiac... definitely buy a loaf to enjoy on the road! My only complaint about this place is that it is popular so getting a table after waiting in line to order could be tricky- especially if the patio is closed. Nevertheless, worth chancing it and from the many times I've stopped here- I'd say it's also worth the wait. read more

Can you say delicious? You will be saying it with every bite! The service is exceptional the staff will keep you smiling and happy! This is a gem! read more

Best food at a restaurant I've ever tasted!!!!!!!! The grilled chicken was so dang good!!!!! Service was spectacular I'm pretty sure the chicken slipped out of heaven. it was simply beautiful and a plating was spectacular even give me a Pickle for free on the side read more

Stopped there for a late lunch. Had the chicken salad sandwich which was delicious and a large serving. Decided to have the brownie and they offered to heat it up - and it was absolutely delicious. A big plus was their patio that was dog friendly since we had our dog with us. Very nice place, will stop by again when we visit. read more

Excellent food at great staff! Will definitely return the next time I'm in Buena Vista.

If you're heading to the Mt. Princeton hot springs or just passing through, don't miss this place. The menu is innovative (think figs and mango topping a beautiful salad), the food is fresh, and there are even self-serve fro-yo machines to bribe your kids. For adults, though, there's homemade hard kombucha, healthy soups, salads, and sandwiches. No gluten? No problem! They have oodles of zoodles and gluten-free bread that does not suck! Vegan? They have you covered too! Want extra helpings of gluten and meat? Look no further, and this place has something for everyone, and not because the menu is Cheesecake Factory overwhelming. It's because, with simple, fresh ingredients, and an on-site bakery, they can please everyone! If you can't decide, go for the pick-two lunch so that you can have the combo of your dreams. Oh, and don't miss the opportunity to take home some of their bread or cookies because you'll regret it after you get home! read more

Elk burger is a trap 1 star is for the extremely dry elk meat and burnt pretzel bun.. you could eat this burger submerged underwater and still get cotton mouth from it. I had high expectations when ordering the elk burger and was told from cashier it is not common to find that on a menu in any restaurant and is their best burger. And I found out why it's not in any other restaurants today... The broccoli cheese soup was the side and it was good. It's hard to mess that one up but at least thanks to that I didn't go out starving. I'm sure there's some good food at this place but I guess They picked the elk that's been sitting in the deep freezer for far too long. Maybe today was the annual game of "where's the quality? " Over $50.00 for two dishes should bring some quality along with the meal, pretty bummed with todays vacation lunch. Other dish in picture was decent. Not great but decent. read more

Simple Eatery - An elk that lived in a sauna in the middle of the dessert that got wrapped in well done pretzel bread is on the left plate. - Bakeries Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

We ordered Bison burger, elk burger. Definitely tasted the difference of meat. I feel like it's an acquired taste but I was happy to try new things. Service was great. read more

Simple Eatery - Bakeries Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

Food and customer service were absolutely amazing! People were so friendly and the food was so good. Best place we ate in BV! We will for sure be back! read more

We really enjoyed our visit to Simple Eatery. It has a very chill ambience, perfect for relaxing and enjoying a meal. The Angus burger I had was delicious and cooked perfectly. I especially appreciated that Janet was so kind as to give my dog some ice water - it was such a thoughtful gesture. Thank you for making both of us feel welcome! read more

The food was amazing as well as the service! The staff was amazing and super helpful with what to do in town.

Wonderful stop for lunch on a road trip. Everything seemed homemade and was delicious. Really enjoyed the tomato soup on a cold day! My husband loved his Caesar salad with chicken. My only recommendation is to brew the coffee stronger - a bit weak and lukewarm. read more

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The staff here is superb. So kind and accommodating. I have some food sensitivities and they were the most accommodating and kind, I highly recommend! Food was delicious as well. Fig and Mango salad was top notch. Carrot coconut soup - such an interesting, and delicious, combination! read more

We had such a good time! Food, vibe and the outdoor seating set up was great to enjoy our lunch. Loved the friendly service and the food was great after a long day of activities! Didn't shop at the store but my little one loved looking around while we waited in line! read more

Simple Eatery - Bakeries Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

Had dinner here on a Saturday evening in May. The food was OFS... Outstanding. I had the bison ravioli. Words cannot explain how good it was. Simply outstanding. My lady friend had the vegetable ravioli. I was equally outstanding. Reasonably price, good service, great food. read more

Excellent, fresh menu items and the best bakery in Buena Vista. Indoor and outdoor seating options. A little more pricey than other places in town. Typically mobbed with weekend and holiday tourists. A decent outdoor gear shop shares the same building. read more

Super helpful staff and a wide variety of really good food. The outside is a very nice environment for kids.

Nice change of pace. Food was good and refreshing. Only complaint would be the salad was dry. I had to ask for dressing.

Absolutely delicious way to enjoy the local vibe of Buena Vista. The service was so kind and gracious as well. Elk burger, carrot and coconut soup, and rainbow trout were out of this world. We thought it was so nice, we ate here twice. Definitely worth trying. read more

Simple Eatery - Rainbow Trout - Bakeries Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

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Cute little spot attached to an outfitter. Seating is limited and as nicely as they could, they informed us they couldn't take more orders in house until tables opened up. Food options reminded me of Panera with the pick two options but the types of meat and add ons were more unique. Food was pretty good but i felt it could've used more seasoning and have been served hotter. Ambience was nice, casual and earthy. Customer service was good but because they were really busy, they forgot my tea refill. Overall, i would probably give it another try to see if a less busy time would produce better experience. read more

We sat outside on a perfect evening. My husband and son had the trout and they both agreed it was Ah-mazing! I had the half pasta and half salad. I had the steak stroganoff and Greek salad. Both were excellent. The staff were so helpful and kind. Enjoy!! read more