What a find! We were road tripping through the area on our way to Boulder and found this excellent…read morelittle local food truck. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Super friendly service and very accommodating for my no dairy requirements. I had the veggie burger, which was probably the best veggie burger I've ever had. This thing was so fresh tasting, there's no way it was prepared from being frozen. Full of quinoa, corn, etc. super duper delicious remoulade on a really good gourmet bun. Of course, I forgot to take a pic, but, I did manage to document my eating mates selections. See those pics - albeit, half eaten. Upgrade your order to the sweet potato tots, don't even hesitate, they're healthy and come with a mustard seed aioli sauce that makes the whole meal 360 degrees of scrumptiousness. I wish I had room in my pie hole for the donut ice cream sandwich - my only regret. Go off your intended route to try this place. McDonald's and Taco Bell don't need you. There's lovely tables and chairs under the trees that are clean and stocked with napkins and hand sanitizer. A really nice break in our trip!

Great find! Stopped by here while camping in the area. I'm with my pups so an outdoor seating area…read moreat a food truck sounded perfect. They have a nice sized patio area with about 7 spaced out tables and a couple of chairs for the to go orders. There is a huge pine tree for shade as well. Simple menu written on a chalk board because it varies daily. The prices seem appropriate for a quality food truck and for the area as well. I was already debating the Philly or the shrimp poboy depending on what they had and it turned out to be the poboy. Order didn't take long and then my huge sandwich arrived. It came with a small bag of chips, but the sandwich itself is huge and loaded. The sandwich is on a soft hogie rather than the traditional french type of bread, but it's delicious and fresh . The shrimp (plump, perfectly cooked and plenty) is in a kind of dark cajun remoulade mixed with bacon and sauteed onions with multi colored bell peppers. Oh, and it has lettuce so you don't feel bad about eating it all in one sitting! :) Overall, I loved it! Bursting with flavor in every bite! Felt more like a Cajun shrimp Philly minus the cheese. Only if I was to be the one to name it of course! There is no such thing as a shrimp Philly though...yet! Oh, and ask for a fork or to have them cut it in half or you will be using way more napkins than necessary! ;-) Met Kevin, ones of the owners and he was very nice and easy to talk to. Nice place to stop if you are passing through or if you are a local, what are you waiting for!? Try them out before they go on their winter vacation! :) Or just make sure you try them out when you get a chance. They'll be back. I hope!

WOWEE!!!!!!!! What an amazing shake! The Caramel Macchiato…read moreShake was my choice and what a great choice it was. After a morning of hiking in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, this shake hit the spot. Our server, Rosie was a delight. The vibe of the place was calming yet whimsical.

This is a great find in a strip mall near the hospital. Kitschy cool decor filled with photos of…read moreJermaine's heritage and native heritage. Jermaine served us himself last Sunday noon. His recommendations were spot on and flavorful. I had the jerk chicken bowl with greens and grains. Excellent, especially the chicken. It was both moist and filled with flavor. The other plate was a BLT panini. Also nicely prepared and just a touch exotic for Colorado! Will return and thanks again to Jermaine, Bill

This is about as good as it gets in Gunnison, and that's saying quite a bit because there are…read moreseveral very nice restaurants here. The wine list is very nice, and you won't break the bank -- especially at happy hour, with two dollars off each glass of wine between 5 and 7 PM. We had the House Malbec, from Mendoza, Argentina, and it had a delicious flavor and aroma. It was a full bodied and smooth, dark red offering. For an appetizer, we had the Shishati grilled peppers with pesto/cilantro sauce, and they were just fantastic. They are mild, nicely grilled, and beautifully presented. It is served as an appetizer, but please be warned, one out of every nine peppers is exceedingly hot. We had about 12 peppers, and all of them were mild, so we beat the odds! I've had hamburgers all over the world, and I can honestly say I have not had a better cheeseburger than I got right here from the menu at Blackstock. It's in a traditional bun, lightly toasted, with tempura, onion, cracked pepper, mayo, Tabasco, candied and smoked bacon, and it is served with Hand-cut fries. You can add guacamole for a dollar, or blue cheese or Gruyere cheese for another dollar. But I did not add a thing; it was perfect as it came out of the kitchen for me! You will be asked how you want your hamburger cooked, and I chose medium. It could not have been better! It's on the menu at a very fair $21 including your hand-cut fries. My lovely dinner-date had the petite filet mignon, a 5-ounce offering of spectacular steak, served with goat cheese, potato croquettes, asparagus, stewed shallots, served with a Cabernet Demi glaze at $45. It was a large serving, I believe bigger than 5 ounces, because we are taking half of it home in a to-go box! Again, the food was spectacular... really good. We will finish with the flourless chocolate torte, serve with whipped cream and Amarina dark cherries at $11. If I was a betting man, I'd say you're gonna love this place! Take a few pictures, do what I did, and leave a review, because more people need to know the quality of food coming out of this little storefront on a busy street in Gunnison! And if you ask for Danielle, be advised, he's a great server and you will get exactly what you need! He's very attentive, and charming.

Hostess, (name escapes me) gladly accommodated three adults and three dogs on the back patio…read more Server, Zoey, was attentive and charming. Bartender, made a refreshing watermelon cocktail. And even provided water for our dogs. Appetizers of scallops, brussel sprouts, wedge salad were all fabulous. Entrees of prime rib, salmon, and blue burger were perfectly cooked and delicious.

Forgive me for not taking a pic. I've been coming in and out of Gunnison Colorado for years as a…read morecorporate charter pilot and have always enjoyed the Backcountry Café. This time I had the opportunity to bring my wife along and she just fell in love with the café. We ate there a couple of mornings for breakfast and a couple of days for lunch and as always great food, great people and sometimes there's a line out the door. One morning breakfast while we were in town it was so packed that a couple got up from the table, came to us at the door and invited us to sit with them. Turns out they're locals. Just want to say we are super appreciative to Tony & Ellie for asking Stephanie and I to sit with them. We now have new friends in town. Had a great breakfast. Great Fellowship. We will be back. Over the years, I think I've had everything on the breakfast menu. This trip for lunch I had the backcountry club, Philly cheesesteak, and Blue Mesa sandwich. Everything, that we have ever eaten here has always been really good

Nice spot that is obviously popular with locals. It was pretty crowded for breakfast. Service was…read morequick despite the rush. It's a classic old cafe with a modern vibe. The menu is pretty broad, but I settled on huevos rancheros. They were delicious and the portion was filling.

Quality tasty food, Great people!! We stopped as we were…read morepassing through town, and had not previously been to any Pitas in Paradise. They have plenty of seating inside and out as well as at the bar. The staff were welcoming and kind, we felt like locals while there. The portions were generous, a "Full" bowl is a substantial amount; Our meal was a good value. Thank you to Ellie (sp?) for your kindness and thoughtful nature, it was greatly appreciated. We smiled miles down the road recalling how much we enjoyed Pitas In Paradise.

Usually a good experience but unfortunately the rice in my rice bowl was so undercooked it was not…read moreedible. It was a bit expensive for the rice to have been so bad. The service was also a bit unfriendly...

Dropped in with family and was greeted right away with friendly service and smiles all around. This…read moreplace has been here a while and I've been a few times over the years when I visit so this is the first Yelp. A casual setting and clean! We ordered a large pizza (Chicago deep dish) and their salad. It's very chill and relaxed! Again pizza! Stop in and check it out!!

I found Mario's about 20 years ago and put the number in my phone a couple years later for ordering…read moreahead on the way through town. It's still in there. We wanted to take a break on a long drive, so we sat down inside. We got lucky--no line. Our server was quick to greet us and brought cokes in big glasses with crushed ice. Yes. While we waited on food, I looked around and soaked in the vibe. This is a local's place in the purest sense, but has always felt welcoming, no matter where I'm living. Pizza--and buttered spaghetti w meatball for the younger diner--arrived quickly enough and we dug in. Mario's pizza stands out as "normal" pizza with every ingredient and flavor on point. You'll have to drive a long way to find any on par with Mario's pies. They're in my top three Colorado mountain town pizza joints and I've been to my fair share. The meatball from the kids' spaghetti was moist and tasty--good, not great. Five stars for simple excellence, good service, and the 60-70s pizza joint decor.

We were driving through Gunnison on our way to Ouray, and needed some nourishment. The Dive hit…read morethe spot. Amazing menu items with a Louisiana flare. I had the crawfish tacos...delish . The beer selection on draft is pretty good as well as a full bar selection. Check this place out when you visit this quaint town. Great food, atmosphere and service 5 stars

Forgive me for not having picture... I was in town recently on a business trip and had the…read moreopportunity to bring my wife along. We stopped in, the place was packed, the ambience was great, and the food was just wonderful. My wife is an extremely picky eater. She ordered a chicken fried chicken sandwich, and it was exactly what she wanted. They even made her french fries extra crispy at her request. I had a chicken salad, which was phenomenal. I'm in town from time to time as a corporate pilot. I'll will be back. Thank you you guys.

"Man, I wish these guys were near us (aka in Denver)."…read more Actual first words after his first bite. Mine were similar: "Omg, me too." Slow cooking. Be ready to wait a bit for your food. They are literally making it when you order. And they're using fresh ingredients. Don't believe me? You can watch them cook your order from our seats at the bar. So, yeah, I promise. Meanwhile, their chips and salsa will keep you busy (fresh, spicy and also one of my favs in a long while too). You can tell a lot by a place's salsa, IMO. The salsa here is house made, daily, I bet, which already tells you a lot. Made daily. Yum. Ok, literally my dude took two bites and made a wish that we could transported these folks to our neck of the woods. I was surprised really, until I had a bite of my spinach enchiladas. Fresh. Well seasoned. Cooked just right (aka, the spinach wasn't slimy, lol). Sooooo very good. Staff were amazing, laid back and super courteous. If we do nothing else when we pass through Gunnison, we will be stopping back by here!

Food mediocre. I've never had rice that tasted like NOTHING till now! Beans were very runny, no…read moreflavor. Service was really slow and not informative. Had to ask for chips and salsa, so we were unclear whether they would be complimentary or not. (Turns out they were.) Waitress came with the bill on an iPad (after fairly long wait and a 2nd request), without offering for us to review the bill. Just stated the total! Wow. This place could use some help. Sadly, I was really hoping for some delicious, authentic Mexican, and was sorely disappointed. Don't waste your money....there has to be better Mexican somewhere close??? Maybe Montrose (1 hr away?)

Delicious bbq and sweet potato fries…read more Nice decor as well, nice outdoor area. Friendly service

First time dining here after many years of coming up to Gunnison…read more First strike is it is a walk up and order joint. I don't like these because you are under pressure to decide what you want as well as those with you as a line forms behind you. Sit down with menu lets you review the options so you get what you want. The food? It was a medium "OK". Do not get the Mac N Cheese. It has something added that takes away any cheese flavor. It is over priced for what it is. And it is served in a jar! Three meals totaled well over $77 with drinks and a slice of bland cheese cake. Also tipping should be added AFTER the meal. Not at the register prior to getting the meal. You don't know what you are getting and the tip should be able reflect that. Have cash to tip and make your decision on how much. After the lowest amount of tip selected it came out to $96 for the three meals. That was the cost to find out I will never be going back. BBQ should have flavor. This missed the mark. Again, avoid the Mac N Cheese. Kraft Cheese and shells would have been an improvement. Just letting you know before you shell out your money. Staff was friendly.

excellent food and service. my husband said his burrito was the best he had ever eaten.read more

We have eaten here a few times over our month stay in the area. The food is well prepared and very…read moretasty. Service is friendly and swift. The restaurant is clean and decorated nicely. The only drawback is that chips and salsa are not complementary. We have rarely experienced this and it was a letdown. Part of the experience at a good Mexican restaurant is the chips and salsa.