Needed refreshment and food after a day of rafting the Royal Gorge, recommend by the rafting guide and the great aroma from 2 day's prior we chose here. After a few cocktails, me Mountain Martini's my friend classic Margs we chose dinner. He had the Chicken Alfredo and wiped it out, he kept commenting how good it was and how much Chicken he was given. I had the Pig and Fig, unfortunately I was disappointed, not enough sauce or fig to my liking. The location has standing room only, we experienced on a Friday and Sunday night (We only fined in on Sunday). Modern interior, great bar, it all glows well and seems very open even when packed. Definitely with coming here to experience the great food and friendly atmosphere read more

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We've been here at least 5+ times now and it's become one of our go-to spots anytime we're in Buena Vista. We somehow always order the exact same thing too, gin and tonics, margarita pizzas, and Bee Stings. We can hear after our engagement pics this time around :) We had a small issue during our visit today, but the staff and managers were super attentive and quick to fix it. They were genuinely apologetic and made sure we were taken care of, which honestly means a lot. Definitely not something that would affect us coming back. If anything, it made us appreciate this place even more. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in town!! read more

Perfect pizza spot for the whole family as well as foodies alike! The intoxicating smell of wood fired pizza invites you right in. It has an expansive bar that features good selection of cocktails and beer. Decor is equal mix of modern and cozy vibes, which is reminiscent of restaurants in Denver. Good service throughout our meal. The server did overestimate how much an 7 year old would eat so we ended up with an entire 10 inch pizza left over. Oh well, it made good lunch the next day. We ordered the bee sting pizzas and power mix salad. Loved the power mix salad with arugula, quinoa and dried cranberry. The full salad can be a meal in itself. The pizza is a perfect choice if you enjoy a bit of a kick but the sweetness of the honey balanced it out. This is a clear winner in BV! Highly recommend it even for the most discerning foodie! read more

Friendly. Clean. Clearly a busy place. Good cocktails. However that being said, I would not return. We ordered 2 different pizzas and ravioli. The ravioli was tender and nice but not bursting with flavor. Suppose to have pea flavor. I had to use my imagination to taste it because it really wasn't there. Vodka sauce was ok. One pizza was over cooked the other ok. Not that much flavor and the sauce was merely ok. Almost reminded me of a jarred sauce. read more

Amy was our waitress, and she was on it. She was delighted. There was 5 of us in our party, we ordered the build your own pizza with thin crust, sausage crumble and mushrooms. A margarita pizza. A caesars salad and a house salad. The house salad was really tasty. The pizza's come 6 slices to a pizza, 12 inch. 2 pieces each. We were really full, but we decided to order 1 more, the margarita pie. My husband ordered a mango margarita with Don Julio tequila. For 30.00 a bit expensive, but it was well worth it. It was one of the best margaritas I've ever tasted. But for 30.00 it better be. The restaurant was very busy. We had to wait approximately 25 minutes for our table. So glad we waited. We will be back, very impressed with the service and the food. Ever in Buena Vista, Co this is a must go to. Thanks Amy you were great. Follow me if you like this review. read more

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Great/Superb pizza Warm, friendly, knowing staff Delicious old Fashioneds Easy parking Definitely coming back often read more

We went there twice during our stay in Buena Vista. The pizza was delicious. We tried the sourdough and focaccia crusts which were equally good. Great service and good atmosphere. read more

On a rainy day in the mountains, pizza just hits and Crave was a cozy spot to duck in to for lunch in Buena Vista. There was a slight wait for a table, so my friend and I sat at the bar. Service was attentive and the pizza and salad we split, came out quick. The salad we got had a nice mix of veggies and oranges while we stuck to a basic margerita style pizza. Nice people on their staff and friendly local spot. read more

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The Bee Sting pizza was phenomenal. Great local restaurant vibe in a great town on the corner of Main Street. Was about a 15 minute wait to be seated, so we walked across the street to the book store. Great experience and I can't wait to go back! read more

Crave - Bee sting pizza - Salad Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

This was our first meal in Buena Vista and we were relieved to find decent food after a long travel day! I got the chicken alfredo and asked for pesto on the side. The flavor was incredible, especially with the pesto! My one complaint is that the chicken was a bit dry, which I find to be a common problem when I order chicken dishes in restaurants. We also had a salad (I think it was the house greens) to share, and it was one of the best salads I've EVER tasted. The other members of my party enjoyed their pizzas as well. One person got the seasonal pizza, which I believe was a bourbon bbq brisket pizza, and that was VERY flavorful so they couldn't finish it in one sitting. Service was attentive and the place was well-decorated and clean! read more

Crave - Chicken Alfredo Primavera, Bee Sting, Pep Rally, Seasonally Inspired Pizza - Salad Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

We usually have a rule on vacation we don't eat anywhere more than once, well we ate here 3 times and wish we could bring the place home with us! Our favorites are the Avalanche, Pig & Fig and the cheese bread! read more

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Went for date night and split the Chicken alfredo pasta and the Bee Sting pizza with sour dough crust. We were both extremely blown away with the flavors of the food. It was definitely the perfect s for date night too as the dress code seemed to be nicer. The restaurant itself was beautiful designed. Our waitress was also super efficient and helpful! read more

Crave is an absolute go to for anyone. We take our family there (accommodates kids) and it's hands down our repeat place in BV. The pizza is fabulous. The Demon pizza is devilishly good and the salads are amazing. Drink menu is solid and service is authentic and on point. Get there early or plan ahead because its reputation is known and there will be a wait....for good reason. Can't beat the vibe and the location either. read more

Hearty portions. Neat ambience and atmosphere. Kind servers. A local hip spot to visit. Take a pizza to go. It will help during those long evenings at hot springs. The menu is extensive. I consider this place a favorite on my journeys to Buena Vista. You should go. You'll be glad you did. People watching is fun here as folks from all walks of life patronize this. The building is old and vintage with a modern feel. read more

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Made to order pizzas, they're 12in single ones. You have a choice of sourdough, focaccia, or gluten free crust. Delicious and flavorful! The sourdough had a nice crisp to it. The alcoholic drinks were good too! Nice service read more

Crave - Pig & Fig - Salad Near Me - Buena Vista, Colorado

Do not order take out!!! Inaccurate wait time. Rude manager! Today, we ordered for take out which gave us a 25-30 min estimated prep time. Ordered, paid and THEN it gave us an hour wait time!! Definitely would not have ordered from here had we known the ACCURATE wait time. The worst part, after waiting 35 mins, I decided to go in and see if the wait time was accurate, hoping it wasn't and maybe the food was close to being ready- literally 1 pizza and a kids pizza. Unfortunately they hadn't even begun preparing the order- even though the app said it was being prepared. I raised concern to the hostess about the app's accuracy and the manager who was standing beside her- (older gentleman with a goatee) without any apology or explanation cut her off and said rudely "do you want to cancel it." Seriously?? We did end up canceling to head to another spot after waiting 30 mins for NO reason accept "our ovens are fully booked". What??? What is the point of ordering ahead??! We did cancel and got a refund, not bc we didn't want to wait 30 mins more, but bc the manager was awful, and also the ONLY reason I'm leaving this review - Terrible customer service bud. We took our money else where. read more

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Nice spot for a pizza or pasta. Great atmosphere. We preferred a table but because of the wait time, chose to sit at the bar, and the service didn't seem as attentive as that at the tables. read more

We ate at Crave twice during our stay in BV! Both times were excellent. We had the pig and the fig and the bee sting pizza. The cheese bread with tomato soup and caesar salad were also bomb. Sadie behind the bar was lovely and the FOH manager Mark is an all star. That dude knows how to run a restaurant and make sure everyone is happy! Highly recommend stopping here for lunch! read more

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This is the most mediocre food I'd become a regular for. This is supposedly a pizza joint. I tossed a soft ball and ordered a margarita. The Toronto cocktail was kind of a miss. The pizza did arrive and it was a respectable electric oven crust. But it was weirdly flavored with "ITALIAN SEASONING" (the flavor was all caps) all over the top, red pepper, and a crazy amount of overcooked basil. I like bread cheese and herbs so I ate away but this is terrible pizza fronting as elite. If I lived here I'd come to be among the exceedingly white mountain crowd (my people), I like the vibes, but for the food, no. If the 3 pizzas I've eaten in town, this is at the bottom. Since I ended up being ignored and having to pay up front, they knocked a glass of wine off the bill without asking which was very much appreciated. read more

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What a great place with super friendly service. It's a cool semi-open kitchen concept at the back and smells delicious as soon as you walk in. We ordered two pizzas--the Pig & Fig on focaccia crust and the Pep Rally on the sourdough. The prosciutto, pickled onion, arugula and fig on the Pig & Fig is unique and delicious. Both crusts were fantastic with the perfect crispy crunch. Not a super extensive wine list but my spouse also had the Limoncello spritz to start the night and enjoyed it. We will definitely be back again! read more

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Stopped by Crave and had a great meal. We ordered two pizzas, the Bee Sting and the Snow Pack, and both were outstanding. I'm usually a meat-lover's pizza guy, but these were excellent. I enjoyed a cold beer with dinner; the service was fast, everyone was helpful, and the atmosphere was great. If you're in the area, I'd definitely recommend giving Crave a try. read more

The atmosphere inside was very homey with a modern twist. It was beautiful with a bar in the middle and an open kitchen to see all the dishes being prepared. It's a very spacious restaurant with lots of room to accommodate everyone. It's located in the heart of Buena Vista surrounding by cute little shops. I got the pig & fig pizza and my husband got the Margherita pizza. The pig & fig pizza was very good with a handful of arugula, figs, pickled onions and prosciutto. The pizza was a bit heavier so I only managed to eat half of it but it was good. The Margherita pizza was thinner but delicious. I got to steal a slice. The cooked cherry tomatoes and fresh basil was simple but sometimes simple is better. The crust was a little more burnt being a bit thinner, but overall it was a yummy pizza. We opted to try their dessert which included a cannoli dip and cheesecake with whipped cream and mixed berries. The cannoli dip was good but the cheesecake was delicious! The cannoli dip resembled chips and salsa with the filling in the center with the fried bits around it. The filling was pretty good but I couldn't eat too much of it. The cheesecake on the other hand was something I couldn't stop eating. The cheesecake was so soft and rich. Mixing it with the berries and whipped cream just enhanced the flavors even more making it a top tier dessert. Overall this was a really good spot to eat at with very friendly and attentive service throughout the night. I'll definitely come back to try some of their other items next time! read more

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What a great place! Beautiful space, fabulous food and fast, friendly service. Don't miss it if you're in Buena Vista.

We ordered to go from this place and everything was delicious. Their lasagna dish was so tasty; the cheese was bubbly and melted and their meatballs were moist and flavorful. Really fresh salad. read more

Friendly staff and service in a cozy and relaxed environment. Crave has incredible pizza, apps, and cocktails! Always a stop when in Buena Vista read more

What a wonderful surprise. Arrived in town for a 3 day stay about 3PM and started a search for dinner. We ended up at Crave, arrived about 6:20 on a Sunday evening and were to,d by the very pleasant hostess that it would be about a 10 minute wait for a table. Within 5 minutes we were called back and seated at a high top by the kitchen (big mistake). While we were thoroughly enjoying our order of Caesar salad and a supreme pizza, we were tempted by all the other food we observed coming out of the kitchen. Salad was good and the pizza was superb, great flavor and cooked perfectly. We attributed the great flavor to the marinara base. Our server, Reba could not have been more attentive or helpful in answering questions and offering suggestions as this was our first time. It was likely the end of a long day for her and she was still smiling and cheerful in every interaction. The cheese bread leaving the kitchen was especially intriguing and will warrant another visit to sample on our way out of town. read more

We went to Crave for a late lunch one day while in BV for a wedding, after some exploring in the mountains. We were seated immediately and our server was very friendly. We ordered beers and were pleased with their selection, as well as cheese bread and pizza. I liked the choice of pizza sauce and crust. The basil focaccia was a great base for the margherita pizza and everyone was pleased with their meals. A great place to dine while in the area! read more

We stopped by here for dinner after spending the day visiting Maroon Bells. We had about a 20 minute wait before we got seated. We needed a bigger table due to having 5 in our party. Rita was our server and she did an awesome job of taking care of us. She was friendly, fast and efficient! The pizza was delicious and hot! Definitely recommend this place!! read more

Artisan breads capture your eye asa you enter. be sure to order a bread board. We had soup and salad combo for lunch. cheddar Broccoli is hands down a winner. Loved the Mango Fig Salad. we waiting in line to order but the staff delivers and we're on spot with service. Loved open air patio, but we sat inside and still enjoyed the sidewalk scene. Do NOT miss this one! read more

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Best pizza in town. Great service. Also love the pork sandwich and power salad! Family friendly. No reservations. Can take out and they also sell sourdough crust dough to go! read more

My wife and I visited this restaurant in Colorado small town, Buena Vista last night for supper and enjoyed our dining experience. The restaurant was conveniently located in the center of town, nicely decorated outside, were greeted upon entering, seated right away, greeted and given menus by our server quickly, the dining room was quite large and open with dining around all sides of the bar area that was an area in the middle of the large dining room area (unique), our server was friendly though a bit slow responding to our dining needs, the menu was adequate (kind of limited) and more pricey than we anticipated, our food was served hot and was delicious!, and the restrooms were clean and did not smell. read more

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We walked in and the host asked us to wait 10 min in order not to overwhelm her server and I appreciate staff looking out for each other. The food was pretty great, we got a margarita pizza with artichoke hearts added. Food came out promptly. Our server was kind and attentive but clearly busy so not a lot of chit chat but that's fine. Happy hour looked great and we were an hour early so I'd recommend going after 2pm for the deals! Menu was small but mighty. The place was spacious and pretty minimalist, and needed dusting on some of the chandeliers. Overall nice place, would eat there again. read more

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4.5 overall. We two had dinner. Before choosing Crave, we perused other restaurants both physically and via online reviews. Crave appeared to be the best in town, and it met expectations. FOOD: 4.5. - Power mix sald. Exceeded expectations; excellent. - Margherita Pizza with added pepperoni. Choice of 2 types of sauce and 3 types of dough. Exceeded expectations. SERVICE: 5.0. We sat at the bar. The two gentlemen working the bar coordinated well together and took good care of us and other patrons at the bar. Superior experience. AMBIANCE: 4.0. read more

Looking for a place to eat on our way home, we found Crave. I ordered the mushroom ravioli with a vodka tomato sauce and my husband ordered the bee hive pizza with focaccia crust. We split a Caesar salad. The food was very good and came out fast! There was a slice of fresh bread with the ravioli however it did not have a lot of flavor - that was disappointing because it looked so good! The service was adequate not overly attentive, even though there weren't many customers. The ambiance is casual. There's a large bar in the center of the dining room. We would definitely eat here again the next time we're in town. read more

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Crave sits on a corner of Main Street Buena Vista, so it's hard to miss And you wouldn't want to! We've been here many times, and their Housemade Lasagna is the #1 reason to go! It is amazing! Their other pasta dishes are pretty good too, but can't hold a candle to the lasagna (& it's an enormous portion!). Their salads are creative & delicious and their house made sourdough is addictive All their staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The atmosphere inside always feels like a party and can sometimes get loud..but go anyway! read more

Crave in Buena Vista definitely delivers when it comes to the food. We tried a few different pizzas, as well as the pasta and a meatball sub--everything was absolutely delicious. The menu has a lot of variety, and there's a solid drink selection too if that's your thing. That said, the service left a lot to be desired. Our server seemed disinterested and disengaged throughout the meal. We were told we'd get refills on our Diet Cokes, but they never came, and there was little follow-up or friendliness in general. It didn't ruin the night, but it definitely took away from the overall experience. To be fair, the food came out in a timely manner and was genuinely fantastic. But when you're dining out, service matters just as much as the meal. If the staff had matched the quality of the kitchen, this could've easily been a 10/10 experience. For now, I'd say 3 out of 5--not because of the food, but because good service makes all the difference read more

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This place smells enticing from the street. The staff is very friendly. Even though they were really busy, the host went to get some extra chairs for my elderly mother in law and her friend while we waited, which was very kind of her. The food was great. I had the lasagna and my kids had the meatball sandwiches; all of them had pesto as an addition, which we all really liked. Great service and good, and the restaurant was very clean and pretty. read more

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We got involved with a situation in which my wife ordered two pizzas, expecting them to be ready in 20 minutes as promised. We counted on that because I had injected insulin and would need to eat. However, their oven had broken and there we were 45 minutes later, needing to get a refund and race home to eat out of fridge. The point to make is that the manager was highly cooperative in quickly refunding the credit card my wife had used for the to go order. Plus, he gave my wife a $75 gift certificate in apology. I almost NEVER see any business willing to take responsibility and do something to make up for an issue. This was the one in thousand businesses that was responsible. Plus, when we ate pizza at the restaurant two days later, using the gift certificate, I thought the pizzas we got were extremely highly quality. read more

Pizza was soooo good!! We had margarita one. Food was ready sooner than expected. I was greeted by a friendly woman.

The pig and fig was delicious! We had the Caprese as well but need more cheese for the amount of tomatoes