This little bakery and an ice cream shop was a perfect stop for the entire family. As we were…read morelooking for a delicious treat on a hot summer day, Paradise Bakery made everyone happy. Their service was super quick, the ice cream flavors were out of this world, and free cookie samples were just as delicious!

Good gelato and a nice mix of flavors. Each scoop comes with a small chipper cookie, and adding a…read morecone is less than a dollar. The espresso gelato had ice crystals in it, and so I worry that the less popular flavors sit for a while.

I'm writing this review for two reasons: one, to talk about the amazing food, and two, to let the…read morestaff know how grateful I am for helping me through a very uncomfortable situation I found myself while visiting Aspen for a work trip. A woman I met on the plane from Denver told me this was one of her two favorite places in town, so naturally I had to find it. As I was walking over, a complete stranger struck up a conversation, and being friendly, I chatted with him along the way. Before I knew it he was telling me he wanted to come eat with me, and I could not get my "No" out fast enough. I quickly realized he was under the influence, dealing with a mental health issue, or both and I wasn't sure how to free myself from him. I didn't even know his name. Once we sat down, I excused myself to the bathroom so I could tell the staff I had no idea who he was, or whether he intended to pay or expected me to. I'm not writing this to demonize the poor man, who at the end of the day was clearly pulling on some unconscious compassion. I'm writing it to thank the staff. Everyone was so kind, asking if I was okay, assuring me they'd split the check, and I think one of them even offered to walk me out the back if I wanted an escape route. We made it through dinner, he paid for himself, and I figured out how to shake him loose afterward. I'm so grateful for all the checking in you did throughout the evening, and for helping me not overreact. I'd wanted an app, a salad, a dessert. I also needed to get out of there. The bread was super yum, the Bolognese was decadent, and the Tuscan Chardonnay was gorgeous. I'll recommend this place to everyone. Sorry for bringing drama into your establishment. I'm sure a Michelin-adjacent restaurant doesn't need that on a Sunday. Thanks again for the great food and the great, above-and-beyond service.

Delicious bread and olive oil, excellent Pomodoro and a great rosé from Provence! Excellent service…read moreand a beautiful space. Can't wait to come back!

I love this place but my experience this morning was soured by the scam being purposely ran at the…read morecash register to trick tourists who don't realize there is a 15% service charge (tip) already included in every transaction here. I was really disappointed with what I saw at the register today. The cashier was only handing customers the tip receipt to sign without showing the itemized receipt first, and the 15% service charge was already added. I watched one customer pay the $7 service charge and then unknowingly add a $10 tip on top of it. Several others did the same because they had no idea the service charge was already included. What bothered me even more was that the cashier held back the itemized receipt until after customers had already signed and added a tip, and only then asked, "Do you want your receipt?" At that point, customers had no chance to see what they were actually paying for. If people want to tip extra, that's totally fine -- but they should be aware of what's already been added. Watching multiple customers unintentionally double‑tip didn't feel good, and it's something that needs to be addressed.

Sweet staff, delicious coffee, serene nostalgic music & vibes. I'm loving this Gold n' Lavender…read moreLatte with homemade nut milk (almond, cashew, and pumpkin) & honeycomb

Ambiance - packed during brunch, offers indoor and outdoor seating…read more Service - restaurunt seated my group of 7 after about a 20 min wait, drinks came out quickly but food did take some time to come Food - eggs with benefits (eggs were almost fully cooked), hashbrowns were extra crispy

The food was 5-star. The service was 3-star…read more LOVED the Power Flow salad. Amazing!!! I ordered w/o tomatoes. I would go back just for this salad!! I also loved the vibe. We sat outside and the music was great!!! Great vibe! The service. Not that friendly and kind of off. Took a while. They might have been understaffed. I would definitely return. Maybe just an off day with staffing.

Outrageously expensive, yes; hang out for locals and tourists, yes; great coffee and amazingly…read moredelicious desserts, oh definitely yes! All coffees well made. Iced latte is perfection. Black Forest cake is out of this world. Service is attentive and professional.

Really great coffee and pastries. They serve them pretty quick too and their smoked coffee is…read morereally delicious as well

oh my G-d the food here first and foremost is worth whatever wait you may have. The portions are…read morelarge and the bread is fantastic on the sandwiches. The salad was amazing but I don't recall the name. Our server was very nice and knew a ton about the wine list. What a quaint, delicious hotspot. Yum!

Our experience at Meat & Cheese in Aspen was disappointing from beginning to end…read more To start with, the food was mediocre in every sense. The quality did not justify the prices, the flavors were forgettable, and nothing we ordered stood out. Unfortunately, what happened afterward was far worse. My wife accidentally left behind a shopping bag containing a brand new pair of sunglasses she had purchased earlier that day. When she returned to retrieve them, our interaction with a server named Carson was deeply disappointing. Instead of simply confirming ownership in a courteous and professional manner, Carson repeatedly questioned whether the sunglasses were actually hers. He kept emphasizing that they were brand new and worth around $600, making it clear that he found it difficult to believe they belonged to her. It was impossible not to feel that she was being judged based solely on her appearance. There is absolutely nothing wrong with verifying ownership of a valuable item. In fact, we appreciate businesses that take lost property seriously. What is unacceptable is allowing assumptions and stereotypes to influence how customers are treated. One lesson worth remembering is that genuine elegance and long established wealth rarely need to announce themselves. Those who have had the privilege of success across generations often feel no need to advertise it with designer logos or outward displays. True class is reflected in education, humility, confidence, and, above all, in the way people treat others. Ironically, Carson's assumptions said far more about his own judgment than they did about my wife. No customer should ever be made to feel that they need to "look wealthy" in order to be treated with respect. We hope management addresses this issue seriously. The mediocre food was forgettable. Being judged and treated with prejudice is not. Every guest deserves to be treated with courtesy, professionalism, and dignity, regardless of how they are dressed or what assumptions someone chooses to make about them.

I wanted to give a 5 star review but could not. My banana strawberry Nutella crepe was…read moredelicious! It was loaded with fruit and oozing Nutella so 5 stars on the crepe. Minus 1 star for the chai tea I ordered hot. Temp was luke warm and lacking flavor. At the bottom of the cup was a bit of cinnamon. Yippee Yes, I finished it despite it's mediocrity. Go for the crepe but get your chai tea somewhere else.

My mom was craving a crepe so we stopped here! The prices were much higher than we were used to for…read morecrepes, which make this place a little more unattractive, but it was okay

Find your entire scholastic reading list at this Aspen 50 year old institution…read more From the outside, Explore Books looks like a lovely small cottage, but its appearance belies a much larger house that holds thousands of imminently curated books. Enter, and find a room to your left with your high school and college reading list by must read authors. Next find a second room dedicated to Children's books. Then on the other side you'll discuss poetry, history, philosophy, science, politics, and Staff picks. Upstairs you'll find the arts, cooking, home and garden, as well as a cafe and wine bar (with great views of the mountains). Our group, who have varying tastes and interests, spent nearly two hours exploring this wonderful bookstore, and happily found what we searched.

Great little bookstore and we are oh so grateful for their partnership with the Aspen Literary…read moreFestival this year! They had a pop up as well as events at their bookstore which were amazing. I have always loved that this shop is inside an old house, but it just brings all the vibes in the Fall months. Just FYI, as you can imagine, Aspen is pricey so don't be offended if you see a sign for a 5% upcharge on goods so they can keep this shop independent and running!

Great burritos, Apple Jesus muffins, cinnamon rolls, and outstanding sourdough loaves of bread!…read more Good coffee too... Just wish they had indoor seating for colder seasons!

Cute spot with great pastry selection! Loved the ham and Swiss croissant and the iced latte!read more

Great coffee! Love the almond pastry, and as a bonus the ski shop is superb! Glen and his crew…read morewill fit you perfectly to your ideal boat. And if the ski made the wall it earned its place. Enjoy!

Go to the cafe and ask for the Iced Americano, Glen style. "Hi, can I please get an iced americano…read moreglen style?" (Super deluxe Mux iced americano latte) I traveled all the way over Independence pass and beyond. I traveled from the Atlantic to the Pacific. I was very pleasantly surprised when Glen M himself handcrafted me a Glen style beverage. I would recommend this establishment.