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!

Great, Great, Great experience! Colorado's Best Five Stars Dive Bar! STUNNING RENOVATION; simply…read moregorgeous in every aspect. We had both NA and regular margaritas. Excellent on both. The pizza they were serving was delicious. Lots of family games to play! I don't know how to describe how beautifully renovated this tavern is. We're not "bar" people, yet can't wait to come back to hang out and enjoy the ambiance of this beautiful venue. The bartenders were so friendly. Cannot say enough good about this tavern. Very special place B&K

Simply one of the coolest bars iv been to and by far my favorite bar in salida. Amazing drinks…read morefriendly staff and super cool interior 100% must visit when in salida!

We have stopped in here a few times, most recently tonight (on a Friday). The beers never…read moredisappoint. The bartender, Travis, was fantastic. Seating at the bar is fun, with old metal molded seats, or seating at tables inside, or a tent with tables outside. We did a tasting board (5 beers of your choice), a full sized beer, and a couple of follow up tasters. If you haven't had the Apis IV, barrel aged, highly, highly recommend - it was by far my favorite of our tasting. We will absolutely be back to explore more of the menu!

Exceptional beer! Enough said, but I'll say more. How lucky are we to have a brewery with such good…read moretaste in beer up here in the mountains! I love their Pilsner and IPAs l, which is what I generally go for. This is one of my favorite micro-breweries in the country- up there with Deschuttes, Four Noses, Telluride, Sierra Nevada, and select others.

I wasn't expecting this place to be so good, especially since it was literally the closest bar to…read moreour Airbnb, but we were pleasantly surprised! My husband and I stopped in earlier in the day for a couple of beers while our toddler was napping, and we really enjoyed them, so we decided to come back for dinner. We got the bacon cheeseburger and fish and chips, and both were absolutely delicious. The fries were also a huge hit; our toddler was obsessed with them. We will definitely have to stop back in before we leave Salida!

Love the beer selection, love the menu, great wedge salad, loved sitting outside, great serversread more

Another must stop in town from Denver! Husband and I took two friends there who hadn't yet been for…read morea pre-dinner drink. I was bummed we missed live music by two nights - always fun when they have cover bands. Also - beer was on fire this time! My husband and I usually never get the same beers so we can drink two different styles, but we both liked their milk stout so much that we both got it. Ended up sitting at a table on the stage and playing cards for a bit, super fun. Love all their merch too - although we love to buy tin tackers from our favorite breweries and $33 is a little steep for theirs ;) Great local hangout spot! Hop passport - tin trackers

Ever had an overnight stay lead to you wanting to move there? Tres Litros made me ask that…read moretonight. On my way to somewhere else I heard live music at the park. And on my way to check that out I found Tres Litros. It was not so much the beer. It was not the amazing food cart. It was the people it was the experience. Sure the USA World Cup soccer game was on but I met so many good people and I'm pretty sure I'm in love with the girl who makes bread and food there a truly magical experience which was way more about the people of Salida than anything else but I will be looking to come back here as soon as I can

Have been to the Valetine several times never disappoints, eclectic, funky, and very cool excellent…read moredrinks, excellent service and a really cool vibe off the beaten path.

I was really excited to try this place for my bday weekend. The inside decor is so eclectic and…read morecool! However, we stopped in Saturday night and we were only one of two couples in the place, we were greeted, but once we picked a table we were never given a menu or checked on to place a drink order. I went to the front to grab our own menus, and still wasn't waited on afterwards, so we left. Maybe I misunderstood the process and I was supposed to order at the front? But there was no direction and we ended up feeling weird about our lack of interaction and left.

This place was amazing. Stopped in based on reviews and the sandwiches were on point. If we back in…read morethe neighborhood will definitely come back.

Road tripping and needed some dinner. This was a great stop!…read more We asked first and were told the patio was pup friendly as we had our two fur babies with us. I watched the pups while my husband and daughter put in their order, then it was my turn. They have laminated menus where you write your name and tick off the item you want and any sides or customizations. I got the Pickle Club toasted. It had honey smoked ham, smoked turkey, bacon, and cheddar cheese. I opted for the parmesan bread and added lettuce, onion, pickle, and tomato. I had a root beer and some malt vinegar and salt potato chips along side. It came with a pickle spear too! I love me some pickles! This was a delicious sandwich! It was ready in no time even with a line of folks. I can see why this is a popular spot. Very casual and welcoming space. They have both outdoor and indoor seating. The patio was quite pleasant even with a heavier breeze.

Such a cute spot to stop for a meal or some apps and drinks! We had a couple of drinks and the…read moresouthwest eggrolls on Saturday, at a little table down by the river-perfect for people watching! And the staff was so sweet and attentive. Definitely the top spot in town to sit outside for a bite, in my opinion

Excellent service and food. We both had hamburgers with fries. Sat outside with a view of the river.read more