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    Excellent quirky vibe, great service and tasty drinks! Great evening chill-out location in downtown Salida.

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    The Biker & the Baker

    The Biker & the Baker

    4.5
    (148 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    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!

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    Hazelnut Latte was incredible!!

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    Hazelnut Latte was incredible!!
    Gateway Inn & Suites

    Gateway Inn & Suites

    2.8
    (50 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    The Royal Suite of Roadside Inns!…read more If you've ever wondered what it's like to live like royalty without the royal price tag, Gateway Inn and Suites is the place! TWO king beds--because one just isn't enough. The pillows? Like sleeping on clouds hand-fluffed by angels. The bedding? So comfy, we briefly considered canceling our plans just to hibernate. And then, just when we thought it couldn't get better--BAM! A pull-out couch that turns into ANOTHER king bed. It's like the hotel version of a magic trick! Smack in the middle of the room? A round table for four--perfect for meals, card games, or intense negotiations over who gets the best pillow. And the fun doesn't stop there! The play area was basically an amusement park disguised as a hotel: darts, arcade basketball, pool, foosball, cornhole, a sauna, a HUGE TV, and cardio machines (for pretending we'd exercise). But the crown jewel? The enclosed whirlpool with twinkle lights! It was like soaking in a bubbly fairy tale. The deck and patio? Adorable. The vibe? Seasonal and magical. The breakfast? Chef's kiss! Our kids thought they'd stumbled into a buffet from their dreams. And let's not forget the staff--truly some of the friendliest people we've ever encountered at a hotel. Final verdict? We're already planning our return. Gateway Inn and Suites, you've won our hearts (and our future reservations).

    lied about smoking in the room! I'm not a smoker! Kept damage deposit and money for a day I wasn't…read moreeven there! don't give them a credit card

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    10/16/16 last weekend

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    10/16/16 last weekend

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