Eating & Drinking Fort Collins
Food Scene
The BEST Thai food in town with a chef from Thailand. Don't let the strip mall location fool you. Call 30-60 minutes ahead for pick up on busy nights.
24 locals recommend
Café de Bangkok
1232 W Elizabeth StThe BEST Thai food in town with a chef from Thailand. Don't let the strip mall location fool you. Call 30-60 minutes ahead for pick up on busy nights.
Located in the basement of a historic hotel, this bar/restaurant is like stepping back in time.Delicious, chef created small plates and craft cocktails from the resident bartender.
45 locals recommend
Ace Gillett's Lounge
239 S College AveLocated in the basement of a historic hotel, this bar/restaurant is like stepping back in time.Delicious, chef created small plates and craft cocktails from the resident bartender.
Mt. Everest Cafe
1113 W Drake RdCuisine from Tibet cooked by the family for the lunch or dinner buffet.
Fish
150 W Oak StLocally owned, one of the best in town! Check out the chef's specials.
Trendy spot for booze and delicious breakfasts. Locally sourced ingredients and environmentally responsible.
*TIP: mix and match the creative benedicts
58 locals recommend
Snooze an A.M. Eatery
144 W Mountain AveTrendy spot for booze and delicious breakfasts. Locally sourced ingredients and environmentally responsible.
*TIP: mix and match the creative benedicts
Lucile's
400 S Meldrum StCajun meets breakfast. Homemade jam and biscuits.
Check out the specials board, classic favorites and the selection of local hot sauces.
12 locals recommend
Cafe Bluebird
524 W Laurel StCheck out the specials board, classic favorites and the selection of local hot sauces.
A Fort Collins family owned restaurant since 1976. Known for creative veggies dishes (tempeh and tofu) and pumpkin bread French toast.
26 locals recommend
Rainbow Restaurant Breakfast/Lunch Fort Collins
212 W Laurel StA Fort Collins family owned restaurant since 1976. Known for creative veggies dishes (tempeh and tofu) and pumpkin bread French toast.
Best Bacon Breakfast Burritos with Green Chili! Offering full breakfasts on the weekends.
Mahi Mahi fish tacos and other fresh creations with salsa bar.
La Luz Mexican Grill
140 E Boardwalk DrBest Bacon Breakfast Burritos with Green Chili! Offering full breakfasts on the weekends.
Mahi Mahi fish tacos and other fresh creations with salsa bar.
High-end American Grill with roasted chicken, steaks, delicious salmon and portobello mushroom.
28 locals recommend
Austin's American Grill
100 W Mountain AveHigh-end American Grill with roasted chicken, steaks, delicious salmon and portobello mushroom.
I take visitors here for smoked chicken wings, BBQ brisket and pork. The 90 Schilling Mac and Cheese is a favorite of mine and I don't even drink beer. It's an old college dive bar that hasn't had much updating except the fantastic food and a touch of hippy vibe.
Mo Jeaux's Bar and Grill
820 City Park AveI take visitors here for smoked chicken wings, BBQ brisket and pork. The 90 Schilling Mac and Cheese is a favorite of mine and I don't even drink beer. It's an old college dive bar that hasn't had much updating except the fantastic food and a touch of hippy vibe.
Live music, local beers on tap, outdoor patio and homemade tempeh are a few reasons to visit Avo's. Check the calendar for open mic nights, Grateful Dead Jam night and local acts.
Uniquely Fort Collins with compost for sale out front and murals on the walls.
41 locals recommend
Avogadro's Number
605 S Mason StLive music, local beers on tap, outdoor patio and homemade tempeh are a few reasons to visit Avo's. Check the calendar for open mic nights, Grateful Dead Jam night and local acts.
Uniquely Fort Collins with compost for sale out front and murals on the walls.
Nyala Ethiopian Cuisine
2900 W Harvard StAuthentic Ethiopian fare from a long time local family. Vegetarians welcome!
Entertainment & Activities
Odell Brewing Company
800 E Lincoln AveBrewery tour and tasting
Unique and sustainable brewery. " Our Fort Collins tasting room (we call it the Liquid Center, or LC), is located at 500 Linden St. and open daily from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Stop by for a pint, taster, growler fill or schwag. If you're allergic to crowds, we suggest visiting us on a Tuesday.
Tours begin at 11:30 a.m. and start every half-hour until 4:30 p.m. Tours fill up, so reserve online before you arrive." http://www.newbelgium.com/Brewery#
192 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing
500 Linden StUnique and sustainable brewery. " Our Fort Collins tasting room (we call it the Liquid Center, or LC), is located at 500 Linden St. and open daily from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Stop by for a pint, taster, growler fill or schwag. If you're allergic to crowds, we suggest visiting us on a Tuesday.
Tours begin at 11:30 a.m. and start every half-hour until 4:30 p.m. Tours fill up, so reserve online before you arrive." http://www.newbelgium.com/Brewery#
HiGH quality and "clean" (i.e. organic) recreational marijuana available Daily 10am-midnight. My favorite in Denver for Cookies and Cream, Bordello and more! http://mmjdenver.net/recreational-menu/
7 locals recommend
Kind Love Dispensary
4380 E Alameda AveHiGH quality and "clean" (i.e. organic) recreational marijuana available Daily 10am-midnight. My favorite in Denver for Cookies and Cream, Bordello and more! http://mmjdenver.net/recreational-menu/
Worth the drive to Boulder for Top-Shelf recreational marijuana. Also a sister location in Lyons at Bud Depot. "...we're especially known for our unique, proprietary strains born of an intensive and experimental breeding program. They come from a deep reservoir of unique genetics and have produced some of the finest cannabis in Colorado, including our Tangerine Sunrise (one of the top Colorado strains in 2014) and our world famous Sanjay Gupta Kush." "... while we can't use the term "organic" due to regulations, we're just about as close as you can be without saying it."
https://helpinghandsdispensary.com/boulder-recreational-dispensary
6 locals recommend
Helping Hands Herbals - Boulder Recreational Dispensary and Medical Marijuana
1021 Pearl StWorth the drive to Boulder for Top-Shelf recreational marijuana. Also a sister location in Lyons at Bud Depot. "...we're especially known for our unique, proprietary strains born of an intensive and experimental breeding program. They come from a deep reservoir of unique genetics and have produced some of the finest cannabis in Colorado, including our Tangerine Sunrise (one of the top Colorado strains in 2014) and our world famous Sanjay Gupta Kush." "... while we can't use the term "organic" due to regulations, we're just about as close as you can be without saying it."
https://helpinghandsdispensary.com/boulder-recreational-dispensary
Parks & Nature
Up the Poudre this is a popular spot for hiking. Strenuous to moderate but can also do a short hike to the trail head and return. Bring water, wear appropriate shoes, clothing and sunscreen.
Greyrock Trail
Up the Poudre this is a popular spot for hiking. Strenuous to moderate but can also do a short hike to the trail head and return. Bring water, wear appropriate shoes, clothing and sunscreen.
Arts & Culture
50 miles northwest of Fort Collins, through the Poudre Canyon, lies the Shambhala Mountain Center. Buddhist meditation retreats and workshops. Visitors welcome 9am-9pm daily to the Great Stupa "A Monument to Human Kindness" . http://www.shambhalamountain.org (check for website for closures due to private events)
28 locals recommend
Shambhala Mountain Center
151 Shambhala Way50 miles northwest of Fort Collins, through the Poudre Canyon, lies the Shambhala Mountain Center. Buddhist meditation retreats and workshops. Visitors welcome 9am-9pm daily to the Great Stupa "A Monument to Human Kindness" . http://www.shambhalamountain.org (check for website for closures due to private events)
Shabby chic independent movie theater with snacks and adult beverages. http://lyriccinemacafe.com/
50 locals recommend
The Lyric
1209 N College AveShabby chic independent movie theater with snacks and adult beverages. http://lyriccinemacafe.com/
"$2 movie theater" with decent sound and second run movies.
9 locals recommend
AMC Classic Worthington 6
2525 Worthington Cir"$2 movie theater" with decent sound and second run movies.
New movie theater with reclining chairs, food and adult beverages.
19 locals recommend
CInemark Bistro and XD
335 E Foothills PkwyNew movie theater with reclining chairs, food and adult beverages.
Sightseeing
Happy cows make this creamy yoghurt just outside of town. The Blackberry Serrano and Blood Orange are my favorites. I think they have a cafe or store onsite.
6 locals recommend
Noosa Yoghurt
4120 N Co Rd 25EHappy cows make this creamy yoghurt just outside of town. The Blackberry Serrano and Blood Orange are my favorites. I think they have a cafe or store onsite.