Great, Great, Great experience! Colorado's Best Five Stars Dive Bar! STUNNING RENOVATION; simply…read moregorgeous in every aspect. We had both NA and regular margaritas. Excellent on both. The pizza they were serving was delicious. Lots of family games to play! I don't know how to describe how beautifully renovated this tavern is. We're not "bar" people, yet can't wait to come back to hang out and enjoy the ambiance of this beautiful venue. The bartenders were so friendly. Cannot say enough good about this tavern. Very special place B&K

Simply one of the coolest bars iv been to and by far my favorite bar in salida. Amazing drinks…read morefriendly staff and super cool interior 100% must visit when in salida!

Have been to the Valetine several times never disappoints, eclectic, funky, and very cool excellent…read moredrinks, excellent service and a really cool vibe off the beaten path.

Stopped in here on a Saturday night for some pre-dinner drinks with a party of four. The bar was in…read morean old, historic building and I enjoyed the layout (the bar had several different rooms within the bar). We found a table in the back room, and came in a little before they were setting up for a live band! I was a little confused by the menus; they had two separate cocktail menus, one seemed to be more of a traditional menu, while the other was like a "potions" themed menu. The prices were very reasonable for the cocktails and they were tasty, although a little sweet. We didn't eat dinner there but the night we were there, they had tapas which was fun. Would stop in for another drink!

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.

Great good for pastry and breakfast! Nice location and…read moredecoration of the interior and outside. You can sit up on the roof area with a nice scenic view of the city of Salida. The staff attended to us very quickly and professionally. They were there too serve and make sure we were taken care of. By the way it was even more special since it was Father's Day!

Amazing burger & fries. So delicious. Great outdoor covered area for chill relaxing. Friendly staff…read moreand prompt service. Good value for the quality of the food! Highly recommended (we'd stop again if passing through Salida). Easy parking too! We parked down by the Riverside park in our 21 ft van.

Great gay bar…read more flamboyantly owned and operated

Such a great hip spot in downtown salida. Awesome patio and cool seating inside with a nice bar…read morefeel. We went on Friday fancy dinner night (they also have fancy dinner on Thursday!) and had homemade bread, pasta, salad, potato soup and carrot cake! All from scratch! Obviously great beers on tap since they are extension of Elevation brewery. Even a couple cocktails. Def a great addition to salida !

Lots of beer selections on tap- and great cocktails! Over the week we were in Salida, I tried the…read moreMinty Marionberry, the Lychee and the Passionfruit cocktails. Eliya was a lovely, laid back bartender. If there was nothing else to commend here- but don't get me wrong, there is- I would come back just for the Peanut Miso wings which were amazing!! Big, fenced, outdoor space at the back with plenty of seating and cornhole- great for summer! Don't let the initial impression from the old sign above the street fool you - the ambiance is classy but definitely not snooty!

We came to watch the CU game and the bar was perfect with several screens to view. Jaden was on top…read morewith bar service and served up the Lager (Crispy) right away. I ordered the smash burger and Andrea the Gyro. Excellent all around. I score a 7.9873. Parking is a challenge in downtown Salida so park and stroll.... Great place!

This place was amazing! I had the high burger and it was the best burger I've ever had. The garlic…read moreParmesan fries were amazing and so were the sweet potato fries. Highly recommend!

The Soggy Dollar is great. It's not a fancy coffee shop - it…read morehas all kinds of drinks and some food and a great setting to just hang outdoors in downtown Salida. They have huuuuge heaters if its a little chilly. The staff has always been very friendly to me and I have been there several times.

How do you ruin coffee drinks? Do NOT! Go here! If you enjoy or even like coffee. We ordered 4…read moredrinks- all were 7-11coffee with too much milk. I was not expecting some frothy fancy cap or anything Starbucks. I was just expecting coffee with some flavor ( not hot tea). Just bad. And as for the girl making the drinks.,,,. If you have never drank or tasted the drinks on your menu , please stop making them as you are clueless to what it should somewhat taste or look like

We have eaten at Shavano multiple times over the past couple of years, and we love it. Exceptional…read morefood, that is well crafted and super fresh/local, plus some surprising flavors and spices. Great wine list (though limited cocktails). Service is always friendly and attentive. They focus on doing a few things, exceptionally well. That said, it would be nice for them to change and/or expand the menu a bit. By our experience, it looks like they've had the same small menu for well over a year, and maybe since they opened a couple of years ago? Nonetheless, I'm sure we'll be back. Highly recommend.

Simply a superb dining experience. Located in Salida, I believe this restaurant ranks among the…read morebest restaurants in Colorado. Lovely old building and shaded outdoor dining. Soft, elegant, thoughtful service. They are always flawlessly considerate and welcoming. The food is consistently well prepared, beautifully presented and generously portioned. Truly a special dining experience. Thank you for bringing fine dining back to Salida! Bill & Kirk