I can see why many people like this place. Hell, I dig the space and the concept. Just the execution 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! read more

The Bird's Nest - High ceilings - Pizza Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

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Super cute two story coffee shop! I love their decor, the local merch and the large windows for the views. I got the honey & lavender almond milk latte and it was 100%! read more

Nice spot. I thought the atmosphere and ambience were fantastic, it's a very cool, well-designed space, and I felt it was a great spot to relax. I also found the coffee to be excellent; I could tell they take their brewing seriously, and I really appreciated the high quality of the beans. However, I was a bit disappointed with the food. I ordered a pastry, and I found it to be fairly mediocre, which was frustrating given that I thought it was very expensive for the quality. My overall takeaway is that I found the experience to be a bit pricey for what I actually received. While I definitely recognized the quality of the coffee, the cost of the food didn't quite line up for me. read more

Really nice inside. The staff is nice. The coffee is fine, but the baked goods look yummy. read more

The Bird's Nest - Pizza Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

We stayed at the little cabins next door to this place and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food and coffee I feel that Estes has very few nice dining places, most are mediocre at best, so it was nice to find one more place to finally add to the list of places to come back to The first time we dropped in we were a bit hungry so we shared a pizza. It was a little over the top but extremely good! The next time we went we got their drink specials of the day and they were also super good You also get a killer view and have the option to sit inside or out! Definitely will be back! read more

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We are on a road trip and had an amazing morning viewing elk in RMNP. We have loved visiting Colorado and can see why Coloradans are proud of their glorious natural parks, peaks, and forests. This cafe has beautiful views from the upstairs seating area and is conveniently situated close to the entrance of RMNP. Our drinks were great, and our pastries were also so good. We felt that the woman working the counter was unnecessarily hostile towards us, she seemed annoyed at us just for ordering. This intensified when I asked if she could heat a cinnamon roll (which is fine to give it to us cold, I just didn't expect the negativity upon asking, considering that there was a toaster/microwave thing right there and no line). I had seen photos of the beautiful melting icing cinnamon roll online, and that's mainly what brought us in. When we were sitting upstairs, we heard her being really sweet/nice to everyone else that came in. I just felt unwelcome. But our drinks and pastries were really nice, and so were the views and comfy seating upstairs. read more

The Bird's Nest - Upstairs seating area, so nice! - Pizza Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

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Great place for pastries (even gluten free!) and coffee. Nice seating areas for chilling out.

This cafe was a very nice spot for us to grab lunch in the middle of our roadtrip. I got the why the fig not pizza which was $20 but the portion was pretty big. One thing I wish is that the dough had a bit more flavor or salt because once I got to the crust it didn't have any flavor. The service was good and it's a nice small business. The restrooms were clean and I liked the wallpaper they had inside. They also have a water refilling station near the restroom so it was a perfect pit stop. read more

The Bird's Nest - Why the fig not - Pizza Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

We stayed in a motel nearby and decided to give it a try. We ordered a few coffee drinks and some pastries. Pastries were good although the choices were limited. It looked like they sold out most of pastries by 8:30am. Coffee cups had about a third filled with foam so there wasn't much liquid to speak of. The views from here are great but we didn't stick around and took our purchase to the motel. read more

Another great stop. Best almond croissant EVER!!! My waistline will prove I know a thing or two about pastries. This is top notch. Again great service and staff. A must stop when in EP read more

The Bird's Nest - Perfect pair. Almond croissant and Oso house blend. - Pizza Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

this was surprisingly sooo yummy! my favorite was the mushroom pizza. i'm not usually a crust person, but it was so light and crispy. the workers at the service counter were so nice and helpful. love that they had indoor and outdoor seating. the upstairs seating was cool read more

The Bird's Nest - fig, goat cheese, prosciutto, arugula, balsamic - Pizza Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

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Ok, so I was determined to find the best cinnamon roll in Estes Park. This was not the best cinnamon roll in Estes Park . It was more of a croissant type of roll, when I was really hankering after the kind with that soft, doughy texture. Did it taste bad? Absolutely not. So I can't comment on anything else except that the muffin was a bit better. I found overall this not to be my top pick for bakeries, though! Next time I'm in the beautiful Estes Park I want to check out Cinnamon's bakery. Servers were kind! read more

The Bird's Nest - Pizza Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

I fell in love with the views at this cafe. The second floor offers gorgeous views of the mountain while you enjoy your food. I stopped by for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised by the amazing flavor of their burritos. They are freshly made since they have a working kitchen. I didn't have a chance to try their flatbreads but if their burritos are any indication of deliciousness then I'm sure they are great. The coffee here is really good too. I opted for the my usual order of vanilla latte with almond milk and really enjoyed my drink. read more

The Bird's Nest - Second floor gorgeous views - Pizza Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

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This is the perfect pit stop either on your way in our out of a hike in the Rocky Mountains! I was visiting a friend in town and we stopped here for matcha's after our morning hike. I added the CBD add on to mine which was a nice twist and the drinks were 10/10. The customer service was great, the gal making drinks was very friendly and quick. It's a super cute interior with massive ceilings and looks like they have an event space as well. Their juice/smoothie menu looked delicious in addition to their pizzas. read more

The Bird's Nest - Menu/Interior - Pizza Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

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Such a cute and aesthetic place, perfect after a Rocky Mountain National Park hike. We got the margherita pizza with pickled onions and it was served super hot and fresh. I enjoyed the sauce a lot! read more

The Bird's Nest - Pizza Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

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Ordered cheese pizza with pepperoni and also the fig and goat cheese pizza. Both were fantastic. The crust is made fresh and it's the best I've ever had! Also this evening upstairs has a beautiful view! read more

I visited the Bird's Nest every day that I was in Estes Park, including a special trip at 6am before I left for the airport... yes it really is that good! First let me start by saying: pristine location and aesthetic inside. Gorgeous views of the mountains, plentiful seating and an adorable loft area perfect for catching up with friends. Service was excellent and friendly, offering recommendations for what to try. The drinks? Incredible. I tried multiple seasonal lattes and an evergreen latte, all amazing. Baked goods?? Get a biscotti to dip in your coffee (trust me). The PIZZA? My gosh, so unexpectedly good for a coffee shop. The Bird's Nest was one of my favorite foodie locations in Estes and my only regret is I live out of state and can't visit more often. read more

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The pizza with elk pepperoni was delicious and the crust, oh the crust was amazing. The place was quiet and we had a wonderful view of the Rockies sitting upstairs. We even went back the next morning for coffee and baked goods. read more

The Bird's Nest - The view from upstairs. - Pizza Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Beautiful cafe and lovely service, as well as solid food offerings gives this a 5 star! Stop by and hope that the upstairs is accessible because it's gorgeous :) read more

The Bird's Nest - Interior - Pizza Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

We had a chocolate croissant, cinnamon roll, and veg burrito. Coffee was great . All fresh and tasted amazing. location is great. Place was clean and staff was very kind. We definitely be back here again. read more

The Bird's Nest - Chocolate croissant, coffee and cinnamon roll - Pizza Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Pretty location, good coffee and food. We went there a few times for our morning coffees and once for lunch. The ppl working in the am were wonderful and sweet. Yesterday for lunch not so much, The 2 women working were rude and seemed like we were annoying them and their day. The younger was especially hostile and seemed very annoyed that she had to go ask if they can make one of our pizzas specialized. Next time we will make sure to take our money elsewhere seeing as though every other place we went everyone is so friendly and welcoming. If I was the owner I'd find more friendly staff. Good food doesn't make up for poor customer service. read more

Tonight was Bird's Nest Cooking Classes By Bird & Jim and Bird's Nest executive Chef Thomas Newsted. Absolutely incredible experience incredible meal. Learning from an exceptional chef. Now I know why these 2 places are so good. The coffee, pastries, are fantastic the pizzas look amazing. But tonight was worth every penny. Loved it!! read more

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Such a cute location and in a convenient spot. The baristas were so nice as well as they had lots of actual food or smoothie options available outside of coffee. They have beer cans that can be purchased as well! Would definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

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Coffee was great but very disappointed that they ran out of cinnamon rolls in the afternoon : ( which is understandable but man!!! So guys if you want to try those, make sure to go early to get them! read more

Great place! They have lots of great coffee options. We stayed for lunch and I got a GF turkey club. I appreciate how many gluten free options they have, even baked goods! They serve sandwiches with fresh homemade potato chips, that was a nice treat! The inside is really nice, great upstairs area but sometimes it's closed for events. I ordered the Pai mu tan hot tea, and it was very strong--probably wouldn't get again, but everything else was great! read more

Coffeee mid- the pale brunette short girl with blue eyes had a major attitude from the second I walked in. I was asking questions due to my first time being there and she was answering me like I was mentally disabled. Every question I had was answered with a huge attitude. She was giving her coworker looks and saying things under her breath. I don't know what her problem is but is was dead in there. We were the only 2 people in the entire coffee shop. She needs to relax read more

Excellent veggie breakfast burrito!!! Very cool and modern feel! Extremely clean...bathrooms! Great open seating space upstairs! Staff is super friendly! read more

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We stopped by to pick up some cappuccino and croissants in Estes Park before enjoying the beautiful fall sunset. The location was pretty good and the cappuccino was great. However, the baked items were all very stale. Definitely not the best bakery. I'd try a different cafe next time. read more

Ordered pizzas for takeout - they're only 12" so we got two to feed three hungry adults. The long pizza with elk pepperoni & roasted peppers was delish. The shroom was ok, fontina gave it an unfamiliar taste. Also got grilled cheese for my non-pizza friend and she said it was very good. Nice outdoor patio to soak in afternoon sun. read more

I loved it here - the coffee & almond croissant were wonderful. It's both cozy & spacious with a great view all around. I will definitely be back! read more

The Bird's Nest - Pizza Near Me - Estes Park, Colorado

Beautiful floor to ceiling views of setting sun, pro tip - go upstairs for tables with chairs/backs) No wait at 5 - woohoo! Really yummy pizza with homemade crusts (we had the carnivore) with homemade elk pepperroni Seems more geared towards a breakfast place, but dinner was perfect after a day of hiking. Conveniently close to National park exit read more

Came in for lunch with my family today - the pizza was great & everyone enjoyed it. On the other hand, the two women at the counter (one younger and one older, both wearing glasses) were noticeably unfriendly, seemed annoyed by basic questions, and had an attitude. Disappointing, especially after spending nearly $100 on pizzas. read more

With all the businesses in Estes, I would highly recommend not giving your patronage to this place. While trying to get a morning cup of coffee here, a man (another customer) had placed orange cones randomly in several parking spots amongst a very full lot and surrounding lots. He was out there policing these cones, stating he was having an event at Birds Nest and wanted to save spots for his guests. He threatened to go get the manager and have us towed. Not sure if this was true or not, but we didn't bother to stick around. I can't believe a business would limit other paying customers patronage by allowing another random customer to block parking spots. Do yourself a favor and go across the street to the Sinclair station. Weird, I know, but they have homemade biscuit breakfast sandwiches and a donut business within! read more

Great coffee, great pizzas, great pastries, great service, great vibe. Definitely my go-to while I was in Estes Park.

Love the location and serene views! This is the perfect stop between souvenir shopping and scenic photo ops, for a refreshing beverage and baked treat. They do offer sugar free syrup options for coffee and other speciality drinks , which was a huge bonus for me. I happened to meet the owner who was so sweet, and she said they rent out their facility for weddings and other events as well. Really a neat place all around! Coffee was great. I'll definitely be back for some fuel again, the next time I'm in town. read more

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Cute cafe and wonderful bakery items. They were very delicious! Just disappointed because the coffee was very very bitter. read more

Out of paper towels, in bathrooms, napkins, bananas. Every table and chair is filthy. The floor and stairs and dirty with large crumbs everywhere. Employees on phones I between customers. I hope the owners read this because it could be a really great place! read more

Amazing interior. The upstairs can sometimes be closed for private events, but there is also seating outside. It is a small team so as described give 10 min or so to wait for your order. We have food allergies and the baristas were very helpful in accommodating them. Got the chipmunk smoothie... it was super smooth and DELICIOUS. They have a plant based protein powder that you can add to it as well! read more

Loved the vibe here - everything from the decor, high ceiling, bright natural lighting, rustic, soft music. Staff were so welcoming too! We ordered a pizza, the meadow latte, and evergreen latte. I'm not a coffee drinker and I totally forgot that sometimes you can ask for no coffee in a latte so i only took a sip of the Meadow Latte because I forgot to ask if they can do without coffee. However my partner mentioned that both drinks were good choices. If you like the floral, go for the meadow, if you like mint go with Evergreen. We ordered a vegetarian pizza that had different sizes and colors of cherry tomatoes, and I believe kale - it was sooooooooo good! Hard to pick up and eat because the Tomatoes were whole and heavy, but I loved the smokiness of the crust with the charred ingredients on top. Highly recommended! We really wanted to view the upstairs but since there was a private event happening, we couldn't see the beautiful view of Estes or the Rockies from their top level. Parking is a small lot but it was empty when we got there around 4pm. Great spot, definitely check it out! read more

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Drip coffee is flavored today. Hot and good flavor: chocolate/rasberry/almond and chocolate/smore/hazelnut. Self serve and free refill. read more

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