Guidebook for Loma
Food Scene
We love this place for so many reasons: the setting and atmosphere (downtown Fruita; a little bit of local and tourist with young and old), food is locally sourced and high quality, beer is cold and plenty, and the owners are committed to our community as only true, caring, passionate people can be. There is really no reason NOT to go to Hot Tomato for lunch or dinner or both during your stay here.
79 locals recommend
Hot Tomato Pizza
124 N Mulberry StWe love this place for so many reasons: the setting and atmosphere (downtown Fruita; a little bit of local and tourist with young and old), food is locally sourced and high quality, beer is cold and plenty, and the owners are committed to our community as only true, caring, passionate people can be. There is really no reason NOT to go to Hot Tomato for lunch or dinner or both during your stay here.
Bestslope Coffee Company
129 N Peach StYummy, warm, friendly...what more do you need?
Long-time Fruita cafe, always good! We love the old bank building it's housed in.
13 locals recommend
Aspen Street Coffee Co
136 E Aspen AveLong-time Fruita cafe, always good! We love the old bank building it's housed in.
These guys do a great job with food and atmosphere. Sidewalk service is fun for brunch!
32 locals recommend
Camilla's Kaffe
206 E Aspen AveThese guys do a great job with food and atmosphere. Sidewalk service is fun for brunch!
If downtown Fruita is crowded, head south across the highway and find a tasty alternative for dinner and lunch. Pablo's opened their first restaurant in Grand Junction and we are happy they chose to come to the West End of the Valley bc their food is local and yummy.
61 locals recommend
Pablo's Pizza
319 Main StIf downtown Fruita is crowded, head south across the highway and find a tasty alternative for dinner and lunch. Pablo's opened their first restaurant in Grand Junction and we are happy they chose to come to the West End of the Valley bc their food is local and yummy.
Don't leave the Grand Valley without trying Enstrom's Toffee or any one of the other wonderful confections they make in Grand Junction. Grab a cup of coffee while you are there!
7 locals recommend
Enstrom Candies Fruita
401 Kokopelli DrDon't leave the Grand Valley without trying Enstrom's Toffee or any one of the other wonderful confections they make in Grand Junction. Grab a cup of coffee while you are there!
Not to be missed. Super creative and delicious. Drinks and food can't be beat. Be ready to spend and know that it will be worth it!
108 locals recommend
Bin 707 Foodbar
225 N 5th StNot to be missed. Super creative and delicious. Drinks and food can't be beat. Be ready to spend and know that it will be worth it!
626 On Rood
626 Rood AveDelicious, exciting food and drink. Pricey and worth every penny.
Authentic Italian, run by Chef Brunella who puts love into everything that comes out of her kitchen. Go for that dinner for two or bring the family. Fantastic wine selection.
33 locals recommend
il Bistro Italiano
400 Main StAuthentic Italian, run by Chef Brunella who puts love into everything that comes out of her kitchen. Go for that dinner for two or bring the family. Fantastic wine selection.
Dream Cafe
314 Main StBreakfast! Fun and delicious and won't break the bank.
Quick stop for best breakfast burrito and coffee. No charge for a side of friendly banter.
Octopus Coffee
443 N 6th StQuick stop for best breakfast burrito and coffee. No charge for a side of friendly banter.
It's local right here in Loma! And, it's good. We love going there for brunch after a Sunday morning ride.
7 locals recommend
Strayhorn Grill
456 Kokopelli DrIt's local right here in Loma! And, it's good. We love going there for brunch after a Sunday morning ride.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ella’s Blues Room
336 Main StGood music, good drinks.
Sightseeing
Shopping, food, a taste of the Grand Valley. It's a feel-good place to be!
17 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetShopping, food, a taste of the Grand Valley. It's a feel-good place to be!
Entertainment & Activities
High quality and dare I say educational activities for every age. Truly. There's a wonderful story behind how this was started, so go visit, ask, and enjoy. VERY affordable!
9 locals recommend
The John McConnell Math & Science Center of Western Colorado
1400 Unaweep AveHigh quality and dare I say educational activities for every age. Truly. There's a wonderful story behind how this was started, so go visit, ask, and enjoy. VERY affordable!
You need to know about dinosaurs if you come to western Colorado. Their history is all around you, where you ride, hike, and look. This is the place to learn it all, no matter how old you are.
51 locals recommend
Museum of Western Colorado: Dinosaur Journey Museum
550 Jurassic CtYou need to know about dinosaurs if you come to western Colorado. Their history is all around you, where you ride, hike, and look. This is the place to learn it all, no matter how old you are.
Arts & Culture
This museum has tons of fun exhibits, some that you would expect of the west, and others more surprising. Just do it!
31 locals recommend
Museum of the West, Museums of Western Colorado
462 Ute AveThis museum has tons of fun exhibits, some that you would expect of the west, and others more surprising. Just do it!
If art is what you are looking for, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Google and find more private galleries and artists, but start here first. Be sure to check out The Daily Sentinel (our local paper) and community calendars for shows and openings.
17 locals recommend
The Art Center
1803 N 7th StIf art is what you are looking for, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Google and find more private galleries and artists, but start here first. Be sure to check out The Daily Sentinel (our local paper) and community calendars for shows and openings.
Blue Pig Gallery
101 W 3rd StSo much good local art!
Local and regional artists are showcased here in this small gallery in Fruita. It's fun!
Rose Hue Art Gallery
210 E Aspen AveLocal and regional artists are showcased here in this small gallery in Fruita. It's fun!
Essentials
A small but more-than adequate grocery store here on the west end of the Valley that carries some organics as well as the usual assortment of food and other items needed for cooking and camping.
From June - September be sure to stop by the Fruita Farmer's Market at the Civic Center. Food and wares for sale. Bring your bags and fill them up!
15 locals recommend
City Market
135 S Plum StA small but more-than adequate grocery store here on the west end of the Valley that carries some organics as well as the usual assortment of food and other items needed for cooking and camping.
From June - September be sure to stop by the Fruita Farmer's Market at the Civic Center. Food and wares for sale. Bring your bags and fill them up!
Every now and then you need a place like Walgreens. Fruita has it close by.
6 locals recommend
Walgreens
316 W Aspen AveEvery now and then you need a place like Walgreens. Fruita has it close by.
Shopping
June - September: Fruita brings out the best from local growers on Saturday mornings. Bring your bags and fill them up!
Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce
432 E Aspen AveJune - September: Fruita brings out the best from local growers on Saturday mornings. Bring your bags and fill them up!