Got the Last Crusade. It was incredible…read more The music selection was so funny to us. It also carries a vibe like naming a bulldog princess but I mean that in the best way possible. This place is a beast and never disappoints. The menu is MASSIVE. There's probably an absolute guarantee you will find something you like.

Sweetie's Sandwich Shop in Salida is one of our go-to spots whenever we want something easy to grab…read moredowntown and take to the river. We come up every other weekend to visit family, and this is a place we keep coming back to. The sandwiches are really good and consistently high quality every time. They are on the pricier side, but you can easily split one, which makes it a great option to share. The menu has a ton of options--it can feel a little overwhelming at first--but honestly, you can't go wrong. We've tried quite a few, and every single one has been great in its own way. Pro tip: during the summer, the line can wrap around the block. If you don't want to wait 30-40 minutes, ordering online is definitely the move. Also, don't skip their bars--they're absolutely amazing. Perfect to grab for later if you're heading out on a hike, or just enjoy it right there. Highly recommend grabbing a sandwich and taking it down to the river--that's honestly the best part of the whole experience.

Eric, the owner, has a kind, generous, inclusive, positive approach to people and life. His…read moregoodness and welcoming nature toward everyone is reflected by the people on his team. Every time, it's an incredibly uplifting experience to be here. On to the food: it's a carefully curated menu designed to appeal to everyone, from vegetarians and carnivores. The Cubano is a personal favorite of mine. No matter what, get the homemade, handcut fries. Always blazing hot, perfectly seasoned and awesome. The walls are covered with music posters that are brightly colorful and fun. This and Eric are true Salida Classics. Thanks again, Bill

HIDDEN GEM ALERT!!!!! Delicious food, super friendly staff, local ingredients. Everything you could…read moreever want

My husband and I had The Godfather (Italian) sub and the Gobbler (Turkey/Swiss). Although the…read moregobbler was great, The Godfather was absolutely delicious! The service was excellent and the ambiance was casual pub with indoor/outdoor seating.

Good tunes, good food, good staff, usually a dog to pet…read moreWouldn't change much about this place

Delicious, creative food. Tasted fresh and homemade. Rose…read morematcha latte was so good and not too sweet. Hot mess was the best thing on the menu in our opinion but everything was great. Service was quick.

Salida is a town that feels meticulously arranged by a diorama enthusiast with a penchant for the…read morefrontier. Nestled among the peaks of the Sawatch Range, where tumbleweeds might theoretically roll if they weren't caught in the spokes of a passing bicycle, sits an establishment of peculiar perfection: The Biker & The Baker. My compass has unerringly pointed to their door every single time I visit Salida over the past five years. It is a tradition forged in sugar and chain grease, where the rugged American West meets the precision of French pastry. Pairing high-desert riding with artisanal baking seems like a recipe for a pile-up, but the execution here is a sweet ride. You will find aerodynamic cyclists sitting elbow-to-elbow with flannel-draped modern prospectors, united by a singular quest for butter. The Biker handles the gears, the Baker handles the tiers. They aren't just coasting on charm; they are pedaling toward culinary triumph, baking up a storm that rivals the monsoons over the Arkansas River. The confections are miniature monuments to indulgence. I have routinely panned for gold in this valley, but the true motherlode is their lemon tart--a symmetrical marvel of citrus striking like a high-noon sun. Their charcuterie boards are arranged with the geometric exactitude of a surveyor mapping a railroad. Whether you are gearing up to summit Mount Shavano or recovering from a grueling promenade, this sanctuary provides the requisite fuel. It is the exceedingly charming destination itself.

Would have never found this place if it weren't for Yelp. Doesn't look like a restaurant from the…read moreroad. Order first and then find a seat was odd, but ended up being very efficient. Bennys were great - the traditional one and especially the corned beef one. Everything perfectly prepared, including the hash browns. Cinnamon roll was the icing on the cake. Highly recommend for breakfast.

Found this place just looking online. Absolutely lived up to the reviews! Food was great, cooked…read morelike we asked and service was top notch. You order at a counter and then the food is brought to you. Highly recommend.

Lovin' Spoonful is not so much a restaurant as it is a food truck. It seems to be a rather…read morepermanent fixture at this location, right next to Sub-Culture Cyclery. (The address is approximate.) It has a couple of outdoor tables and a tarp to keep the sun and frequent afternoon downpours off its customers. Lovin' Spoonful offers a four or five specials daily...sandwiches mostly, with salads on the side. We've eaten there twice, and both times got a very fresh sandwich and side salad. Our favorite was the falafel & hummous sandwich. It was piled high with two or three large falafel balls and tons of veggies. It was served on a nice, crusty, home-made pita. Definitely worth checking out if you want to sit outside or take food back to your place.

Amazing food truck next to Elevation Beer Co. Loaded Italian sausage lasagna with crisp grilled…read moreveggies and Texas toast for just 7 bucks and a delish pork tamale with fresh salsa and chips for 3 bucks. This will definitely be a regular stop for me!!

The mojo at Mojo's Eatery is strong…read more Cruising into Salida and did a quick search for some eats and the nearest establishment appeared Mojo's Eatery. Pulled into the parking lot and electric vehicle chargers were like towers of hope for the power-deprived traveler. The menu looked limited. Was there for lunch. Breakfast menu looks extensive and good. Ordered a burger and turkey club and iced tea. Overall it's great. There were so many people with dogs or multiple dogs that sitting peacefully in the exterior seating area wasn't that peaceful as bickering alpha dogs tried to act dominant by whelping and arguing with each other. Wasn't a fan of the barking and screeching and loudness that lasted the entirety of the meal while observing the dog owners either oblivious to the mayhem or ignoring it while swiping on their janky iPhones. I won't dock points in this review due to the dog drama. It is what it is. Salida is a wicked dog-friendly town. I will return for breakfast. You should also. You'll be glad you did.

Pretty average to below average breakfast. I don't know what people really see in this place,…read morehonestly. My wife had pancakes and a scramble. Neither were great.

Best. Hotdogs. Ever. Scanga meats is worth the trip. Please patronize this local butcher shop,…read moreyou won't be disappointed!

A very nice butcher show with specialty food items, frozen foods and high quality meats and…read morepoultry. The staff is professional and helpful.

Pretty solid for a sandwich shop! We were charging our EV nearby and saw this market on Yelp and…read moredecided to give it a try. Glad that we did because it really made for a good meal once on the road. Hubby got a Club and I tried their Reuben. Both were really tasty. The young man that made the sandwich asked if we wanted fries. When we declined, he jokingly said, "yeah, these sandwiches will fill you up." He was not joking. The sandwiches got some weight to them lol. Friendly staff, good sandwiches, cute little market with some delicious chocolate treats you can pick up also. I'd swing by next time I am in the area to charge the car!

I stopped here to charge car and get some lunch. I ordered build your own sandwich with rye bread…read moreand all the veggies with chipotle sauce and it was one of the best sandwiches I had. Highly recommend stopping at this unassuming convenience store for lunch.

Great beer and sandwiches. The pastrami was fabulous and the combination of salty and sweet with…read morethe meat and coleslaw was spot on. The payment was also delicious. If only they had fries. The service is great and very knowledgeable. You order at the bar and pick up your food outside when your buzzer goes off and it is ready. You also have to bus your own table which is no problem. Indoor and outdoor seating depending on your preference.

Stopped here on the way to the Sand Dunes…read more Great personable service! We liked every beer in our flight: Dark Matter, Rye'd or Die, Charlie's Brown and the Sunset Sour. For food we had the Pastrami Sandwich ... To.Die.For!!! And the All American Smashburger. We were even more in luck with an Irish Band jam session. Totally recommend this place!