Guidebook for Snowmass and Aspen Valley
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
340 Reed St 29 mins away. Great pizza and sticky buns.
A minute in the car or 7 minutes on foot- the closest grocery store. Has a decent selection of pretty much everything including organic and healthy options, fresh produce and meat, cheeses etc
20 locals recommend
Clark's Market - Snowmass
16 Kearns RdA minute in the car or 7 minutes on foot- the closest grocery store. Has a decent selection of pretty much everything including organic and healthy options, fresh produce and meat, cheeses etc
1 min drive to liquor store that is adjacent to Clark's supermarket. 7 min walk.
7 locals recommend
Sundance Liquor & Gifts
16 Kearns Rd1 min drive to liquor store that is adjacent to Clark's supermarket. 7 min walk.
Great place to rent your ski/board gear, super close to you and the lift.
Four Mountain Sports Rental - Base Village
61 Wood RdGreat place to rent your ski/board gear, super close to you and the lift.
Food Scene
In Aspen: Perhaps our favorite restaurant- amazing local meat and cheese- you can get fresh farm eggs and other supplies in the little market there too. Arugula salad is amazing. Roast chicken too. We love the mushroom french dip (add steak).
32 locals recommend
Meat & Cheese Restaurant and Farm Shop
301 E Hopkins AveIn Aspen: Perhaps our favorite restaurant- amazing local meat and cheese- you can get fresh farm eggs and other supplies in the little market there too. Arugula salad is amazing. Roast chicken too. We love the mushroom french dip (add steak).
In Aspen: Amazingly delicious and gourmet yet totally healthy. Must try Thai soup. In wonderful bookstore.
8 locals recommend
Pyramid Bistro
221 E Main StIn Aspen: Amazingly delicious and gourmet yet totally healthy. Must try Thai soup. In wonderful bookstore.
In Aspen: Very authentic European atmosphere. Amazing crepes and fondue. Fun adventure!
31 locals recommend
French Alpine Bistro - Crêperie du Village
400 E Hopkins AveIn Aspen: Very authentic European atmosphere. Amazing crepes and fondue. Fun adventure!
In Aspen: Wonderful food- great quality and sourcing. Love the pate. Something for everyone on the menu.
26 locals recommend
Ajax Tavern
685 E Durant AveIn Aspen: Wonderful food- great quality and sourcing. Love the pate. Something for everyone on the menu.
In Aspen: Excellent Italian- eat at the bar for reasonable prices and delicious food.
23 locals recommend
L'Hostaria
620 E Hyman AveIn Aspen: Excellent Italian- eat at the bar for reasonable prices and delicious food.
In Aspen: Amazing gelato, muffins and cookies- try the brownies! Short wait in line is typical.
33 locals recommend
Paradise Bakery & Cafe
320 S Galena StIn Aspen: Amazing gelato, muffins and cookies- try the brownies! Short wait in line is typical.
Matsuhisa
303 E Main StIn Aspen: Very good sushi.
New York Pizza
409 E Hyman AveIn Aspen: Great for an authentic slice.
Phat Thai
343 Main StBest Thai place! Great fusion food. 40 mins away in Carbondale
Great all around restaurant in Glenwood Springs. Try the steak salad with french fries in it, gnocchi salad and chicken liver pate.
55 locals recommend
The Pullman
330 7th StGreat all around restaurant in Glenwood Springs. Try the steak salad with french fries in it, gnocchi salad and chicken liver pate.
Wonderful breakfast- must get sticky bun. Might need to come early to catch one.
22 locals recommend
Cafe Bernard
200 Midland AveWonderful breakfast- must get sticky bun. Might need to come early to catch one.
Su Casa Mexican Restaurant
315 E Hyman AveIn Aspen: Good mexican, great margaritas!
14 mins away: The food is so-so Mexican but it is an iconic, gritty, kooky and unique dive bar/restaurant frequented famously by Hunter S. Thompson when he was alive. A good adventure to get some local flavor or throw a few back.
41 locals recommend
Woody Creek Tavern
2858 Upper River Rd14 mins away: The food is so-so Mexican but it is an iconic, gritty, kooky and unique dive bar/restaurant frequented famously by Hunter S. Thompson when he was alive. A good adventure to get some local flavor or throw a few back.
In Aspen: Great breakfasts- try the quinoa bowl. Wonderful pastries and egg dishes.
11 locals recommend
Peach's Corner Cafe
121 S Galena StIn Aspen: Great breakfasts- try the quinoa bowl. Wonderful pastries and egg dishes.
In Aspen: Cafe and restaurant - great food, reasonable prices.
21 locals recommend
Victoria's Espresso
510 E Durant AveIn Aspen: Cafe and restaurant - great food, reasonable prices.
In Aspen: Very fun for breakfast and brunch. Great pancakes and crepes- my fave is the creamed spinach crepe, or macadamia nut pancakes.
22 locals recommend
Poppycock's
665 E Cooper AveIn Aspen: Very fun for breakfast and brunch. Great pancakes and crepes- my fave is the creamed spinach crepe, or macadamia nut pancakes.
Base Village fave: Fast healthy, great food- you can choose a combo to make a bowl. We like the salmon.
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49 Wood RoadBase Village fave: Fast healthy, great food- you can choose a combo to make a bowl. We like the salmon.
Slice of Italy
69 Wood Run RdSnowmass Base Village: Good Italian fare.
Il Poggio
57 Elbert LnSnowmass: Great pasta and food. Up in the Snowmass mall.
Snowmass: We have not been but hear great things. Homey spot for American comfort foods including soups, stews, salads & sandwiches with beer & wine.
17 locals recommend
The Stew Pot
62 Elbert LnSnowmass: We have not been but hear great things. Homey spot for American comfort foods including soups, stews, salads & sandwiches with beer & wine.
Snowmass Mall: Good Chili and Nachos- can get organic chicken with your kale or caeser salad. The food is designed to pair with local New Belgium draft brews at this chill spot with live music.
10 locals recommend
New Belgium Ranger Station
100 Elbert LnSnowmass Mall: Good Chili and Nachos- can get organic chicken with your kale or caeser salad. The food is designed to pair with local New Belgium draft brews at this chill spot with live music.
Snowmass: Food is hit and miss but we always love their salmon dinner and their beyond burger. Skip the bruschetta. Short walk up the hill to the Stonebridge Inn.
9 locals recommend
The Artisan Restaurant
300 Carriage WaySnowmass: Food is hit and miss but we always love their salmon dinner and their beyond burger. Skip the bruschetta. Short walk up the hill to the Stonebridge Inn.
Snowmass: Popular, casual outpost featuring hearty BBQ plates, craft brews & cocktails, plus outdoor seating. We have not eaten here but it gets good reviews.
52 locals recommend
Slow Groovin BBQ
101 W 1st StSnowmass: Popular, casual outpost featuring hearty BBQ plates, craft brews & cocktails, plus outdoor seating. We have not eaten here but it gets good reviews.
Snowmass: Good fancy food, good sourcing. They deliver to you! Or walk down to the Viceroy hotel
9 locals recommend
TORO Kitchen & Lounge
130 Wood RdSnowmass: Good fancy food, good sourcing. They deliver to you! Or walk down to the Viceroy hotel
The best food on the ski hill. We are in love with the roast chicken with extra jus. Local, humane meats, epic salad bar, pizza, panini, soups and chili, desserts- something for everyone.
Elk Camp
The best food on the ski hill. We are in love with the roast chicken with extra jus. Local, humane meats, epic salad bar, pizza, panini, soups and chili, desserts- something for everyone.
14 min drive to great food, juices, smoothies, breakfasts, lunch, dinner. Can order online and pickup. Healthy and creative. Hours 8am-3pm, 4-8pm.
Mawa's Kitchen
305 Aspen Airport Business Center14 min drive to great food, juices, smoothies, breakfasts, lunch, dinner. Can order online and pickup. Healthy and creative. Hours 8am-3pm, 4-8pm.
One fun thing to do is go up to Ashcroft and go to the Pine Creek Cookhouse which you cross-country ski or snowshoe to (or even take a horse drawn sleigh) and they have amazing food. https://pinecreekcookhouse.com/winter-lunch-menu/
It’s an adventure.
37 min drive up a stunning valley
38 locals recommend
Pine Creek Cookhouse
12500 Castle Creek RdOne fun thing to do is go up to Ashcroft and go to the Pine Creek Cookhouse which you cross-country ski or snowshoe to (or even take a horse drawn sleigh) and they have amazing food. https://pinecreekcookhouse.com/winter-lunch-menu/
It’s an adventure.
37 min drive up a stunning valley
5min walk to Great crepes both sweet and savory! In Base Village. Faves include the bison burger, the Boulder with free-range chicken and mushrooms; and the sweet Monkey Matcha with Nutella and banana on green tea crepe. Can order ahead online. Full coffee and tea bar. Breakfast crepes with eggs and bacon. Plant based themed crepes as well.
6 locals recommend
The Crepe Shack
61 Wood Road5min walk to Great crepes both sweet and savory! In Base Village. Faves include the bison burger, the Boulder with free-range chicken and mushrooms; and the sweet Monkey Matcha with Nutella and banana on green tea crepe. Can order ahead online. Full coffee and tea bar. Breakfast crepes with eggs and bacon. Plant based themed crepes as well.
Next-level amazing Italian food- great sourcing of meats and ingredients. High-end, top quality, and a bit pricey- good for special occasions.
Casa D' Angelo Ristorante
105 South Mill StreetNext-level amazing Italian food- great sourcing of meats and ingredients. High-end, top quality, and a bit pricey- good for special occasions.
Such a special place- a real experience to go here. In the winter you can rent cross country skis or enjoy a sleigh ride to get there. In the summer you can drive up. Excellent food- prix fixe menu. Real charm and atmosphere in a rustic cabin. Insane views from there and on the drive up- leave 45 mins to get there and savor the ride. We love the Elk Loin, and the spinach and mushroom crepes- everything they do is delish! Closed in the fall until Dec 15
38 locals recommend
Pine Creek Cookhouse
12500 Castle Creek RdSuch a special place- a real experience to go here. In the winter you can rent cross country skis or enjoy a sleigh ride to get there. In the summer you can drive up. Excellent food- prix fixe menu. Real charm and atmosphere in a rustic cabin. Insane views from there and on the drive up- leave 45 mins to get there and savor the ride. We love the Elk Loin, and the spinach and mushroom crepes- everything they do is delish! Closed in the fall until Dec 15
Everything Else
Big hot springs with water slide. Fun for families. For more soulful experience, try Avalanche Ranch in Carbondale or Iron Mtn in Glenwood. 53 mins away
192 locals recommend
Glenwood Hot Springs Pool
401 N River StBig hot springs with water slide. Fun for families. For more soulful experience, try Avalanche Ranch in Carbondale or Iron Mtn in Glenwood. 53 mins away
The newest hot springs in Glenwood- beautiful and lower key. 53 mins away
148 locals recommend
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
281 Centennial StThe newest hot springs in Glenwood- beautiful and lower key. 53 mins away
Our favorite hot springs. A fun outing to a rustic ranch, soulful, connected to nature. 53 mins away
61 locals recommend
Avalanche Ranch
12863 CO-133Our favorite hot springs. A fun outing to a rustic ranch, soulful, connected to nature. 53 mins away
The best yoga studio around- wonderful atmosphere and teachers. 39 mins away in Carbondale
23 locals recommend
True Nature Healing Arts
100 N 3rd StThe best yoga studio around- wonderful atmosphere and teachers. 39 mins away in Carbondale
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing acts come through Aspen and play at this intimate venue like Nahko and G Love and String Cheese Incident- see who is there during your stay!
78 locals recommend
Belly Up
450 S Galena StAmazing acts come through Aspen and play at this intimate venue like Nahko and G Love and String Cheese Incident- see who is there during your stay!