Outstanding chicken sandwiches in the mountains, dubbed America's highest fried chicken…read more I was on a men's trip and we were staying near Fairplay. We stopped here twice. Both times I ordered their Original Chicken sandwich. Each time we visited, it was busy. Limited parking, a line, sparse seating. The staff was friendly and attentive, personable and calm under pressure. The orders kept coming and they kept steady hands on the fryers pumping out consistently good food. This chicken sandwich was the best I've had. Large, all white meat, quality chicken. It was perfectly fried with a thinner breading. It didn't over power the meat but complemented it. The only topping this sandwich needs is pickles. They were thicker than normal, fresh, crunchy and juicy. The honey butter and fresh toasted bun rounded it all out. The side of fries were good too, crunchy and flavorful. If you're near Fairplay and looking for a good meal, go here. I'd go back.

Wow! What a roadside surprise!!! Food was fantastic, service was fast and friendly and you could…read moretell everything was made from scratch!! Something for everyone!

Quite simply the best mountain restaurant. Amazing food, world class service and the friendliest…read morefaces around.

We were heading home from Denver and decided to stop at The Shaggy Sheep for breakfast. Our meal…read morewas yummy. I had the baked avocado, layered with 2 eggs and fried potatoes and my husband had the Classic with smoked brisket. He raved about the brisket and the potatoes. The service was friendly and fast. The restaurant is welcoming and feels homey. Plus they have a little gift shop. We'll stop again.

Stopped in for breakfast while visiting Fairplay and had a nice, easy meal. It's cute inside and…read morehas a welcoming ambiance - a place to hang for a bit or to swing by for a quick bite. We ordered the big breakfast burrito, side of veggie chili, and home fries. Everything tasted good and the burrito was enough to share between the 2 of us. Nice variety of flavor although I thought the chili was a little on the bland side. Service was attentive and friendly. An easy place to stop in while in Fairplay.

Stopped in here for a breakfast pick me up before driving to Ouray!…read more The chorizo breakfast burrito was perfect for us! The people who work there were also very lovely! Dan & Lexi

The sandwiches and fries were amazing. Portion sizes were huge. We got the 8 inch subs and all…read morethought they seemed bigger. The steak was so tender and the combos were delicious. Super friendly service.

Green chile philly: bread was nice and soft, meat and chile quality was great! Decent spicy but the…read morecheese and bread covers it so that it's fairly mild imo. It does have a kick still though Steak pita: Fair amount of food for the price. Meat was nice and the pita was soft. A little difficult to eat thought because everything kept falling apart. Good service though! We got the small fries to share between two people and it was plenty. Slacked a little seasoning but they have seasoning that you can add yourself.

How have we not been to The Vintage Moose? We've been to Idaho Springs so many times and not…read morenoticed the cool dive bar nestled into the larger parking lot. Our mistake but now we know! And, bonus you do too. First, The Vintage Moose makes the most of their small space - they even have a back room with a few games, open windows and beyond that, a small patio. Super chill. We laughed reading all the cool signs and stickers from all around. Lots to enjoy as you partake in an adult bevvie. Just one guy running the bar and he was amazing. If you're looking for a place where the locals hang out and everyone knows everyone, this is it. We had a great time, even though we were new. We def will be back. And, if it's summer time when you go, ask for their watermelon sangria. So good.

The Vintage Moose was a fun surprise after spending the day in Idaho Springs. After dinner, we…read morewanted one more stop before heading back to the Club Hotel, and this place was exactly what we were looking for. It has that classic local bar feel - relaxed, welcoming, and full of personality. Most of the crowd seemed to be locals, aside from us and a couple of other tables grabbing a later dinner. That's usually a good sign. The drink selection had plenty of options, and the atmosphere made it easy to settle in and stay awhile. We kept it simple with a few neat pours of whiskey and enjoyed soaking in the vibe. We didn't try the food this visit, but after seeing what was coming out of the kitchen, we'll definitely be back to do that next time. If you're looking for a laid-back local spot in Idaho Springs, The Vintage Moose is worth a stop.

The CUTEST spot!!! The vibes are awesome, the service is quick and friendly, and... they have SHOT…read moreSKIS for only $20! I didn't get any food while I was here, but my friend ordered food to go, and she received the order very quickly. This place is a great spot (and close to the gondola parking lot), make sure to stop in on your next Breck visit!

Came here twice already and had great experiences both times. The sandwiches are so good, with a…read morereally creative variety to choose from. Service is quick, the staff is super friendly. We're all stoked about this new spot at the base of the mountain. Definitely becoming a go-to for us.

The service was excellent, very friendly and inviting. The IPA flight was good, but they were out…read moreof the 6th one. The potato salad had a great flavor, texture but was a smidgen dry, coupled with the jalapeños, picked onion and pickles yuumm. Anyway get the 1/2 rack of ribs. The meat was not fall off the bone. It had to make contact with my teeth. Ohhh!!! the rub on it didn't need bbq sauce. The full lunch was exceptionally prepared.

What a delightful surprise inside Highside Brewing! My partner and I hung out here for a few hours…read morewaiting for our friends to get to the Airbnb (they were bringing all the food) so it was perfect that we got to enjoy some craft brews and freshly smoked BBQ. I got brisket, he got salmon. We shared some sides. It was a perfect date. Plus it was fun hanging out with the guy working the smoker as well as the Highside bartender.

Great turkey chili! Just passing through town and Rudi's hit the spot. Delicious bread served with…read morethe soup, and the sandwiches on the menu looked delicious.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was particularly disappointing. The customer…read moreservice was the worst I have ever encountered. The woman taking our order, wearing glasses and a braided ponytail was curt, visibly frustrated, and made us feel unwelcome. She seemed so put out and talked down to us. There is an option to "make your own" order rather than selecting a pre-made item. However, when I attempted to do so, I was told no and the response was delivered in a notably rude manner. Despite repeating my order multiple times, it was still prepared incorrectly. Unfortunately, the food itself did not make up for the experience. The bread was dry and of poor quality. Overall, this was a very disappointing visit, both in terms of service and food.

The people are great…read more The sandwiches are great. The prices and SIZE of the sandwich is absolutely horrendous and reeks of GREED! And he considers himself a dead head! What a lack of identity! I have attached a picture of a $15 tiny sandwich! I measure it. It is exactly 6 inches. For $15. What a rip off!!! If the band String Cheese Incident ever ate here, they would be appalled at how this establishment just rips people off.

Great food and great atmosphere. Fast and excellent service. Really dug the vibe And theme of the…read moreplace.

Don't be fooled, their matcha lattes are just as delicious as their coffee my brother and I loved…read morethe little shack along with the gift shop next door. Definitely recommend stopping by while on the way to the lake !!

Still good. Stopped in on our way home from our cabin last weekend and were not disappointed. The…read moreburgers were still flavorful and juicy, the cheese was melted to perfection, and the fries (while the portions seemed significantly smaller than last year) were still perfection. It was very pleasant sitting in their field, watching the traffic pass on 285. Since it was too hot to have anyone stay in the car, we had our pup and kitty (both leashed) in the shade of our picnic table. The only thing that would be nice is if they added umbrellas yo the tables- the table tops and benches were sooooo hot baking in the sun.