The nostalgic ambience upon entering this historic town is a must see.I love their butter pecan…read morehandmade ice cream, and they have so much more flavors. The handmade fudge bars are super fresh tasting and must haves. I purchase them for family and friend's birthdays and holiday gifts. They have the best truffles I have ever eaten, and they make them there as well. They also have sugar free candies which I buy for my brother who's diabetic. I visit this shop several times a month and they seem to always fulfill my sweet tooth cravings.

We went for ice cream and this place did not disappoint, I had bing cherry and it was the best I've…read morehad in a long time. Shanna had swampy road, it had nuts, marshmello, pretzel pieces, and a bunch of other stuff. It was really really good, Shanna never gets chunky stuff in her ice cream and she loved it.

Charlie's frozen treat shop is THE place to stop for dessert. Lots of fro-yo options, as well as…read morenon-dairy options, and all the toppings available. The service is fast and efficient, and the staff are friendly and helpful. There is seating outside as well as cornhole and games for the kids.

Love this little local shop! The service is fast and friendly and the ice cream and froyo is…read moredelicious! We've been a couple times on our summer visit to WP. the soft serve in a waffle cone is a crowd favorite. The first time I had a peach/tart froyo twist in a waffle cone. The second time, I had Vallie ice cream in a waffle cone. Both were excellent! My daughter got a chocolate ice cream cup with candy toppings on her first visit and an Oreo shake the second time around. In the evening, they have wood burning fire pits going surrounded by Adirondack chairs. It's the perfect spot to indulge a sweet tooth and let the kids roam a bit.

Me and The Hubs were doing a leaf-peeping drive about a month ago through Guanella Pass (from south…read moreto north) and decided to try this place in Empire for lunch (we're just tired of the places in Georgetown and Idaho Springs). Very glad we did. Empire is just a short drive from Georgetown and about a mile or so off I70. (FYI we were here one day mid-week rather than a weekend). Anyway, this is a very small place with a menu of mostly assorted burgers, fried items, shakes and malts. There is a small patio with about half a dozen or so tables and some chairs along a long bar-like table that faces the street. Inside there are about four or five tables that seat two or three. After perusing the menu, I decided on the Double Burger with everything (except mayo and ketchup) and added cheddar. The Hubs got a Half Pound Bison Burger with everything (BTW, I think the person working the counter said that burgers automatically come with everything: lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, ketchup, mustard, mayo). We also ordered fries, a chocolate malt, and a chocolate, peanut butter, and brownie shake! Everything was delicious, although I would say that the fries weren't anything special but they were piping hot and not overly salted (a plus as far as I'm concerned). The person at the counter was a bit aloof, but not unfriendly. There were maybe half a dozen or so people eating there at the time we were there and the food came out fairly fast (but not so fast that you wonder how they could have cooked it in that amount of time). The hot food was fresh and hot, and the malts/shakes were blended to order. We ate outside although it was a tad nippy. I did note that the indoor dining space was clean, as was the ladies room (The Hubs said the men's room was also in good order). So kudos all around!

Sweet potato fry lovers will be ecstatic! They're delicious - no sauce needed…read more We enjoyed bison burgers as we headed from the airport to Winter Park. A perfect local stop to welcome you to Colorado. We did have a cheeky chipmunk friend join our meal. They call him Alvin - he is quite bold (crawled right over my foot!) but very cute.

Nice little hometown diner. Friendly service. We had apple pancakes and blueberry pancakes - both…read moredelicious!

The ice cream parlor on the corner of Main Street was very friendly and inviting. They have an…read moreaxolotl tank in the ice cream shop itself. It had a very cozy mountain vibe to it as well. The staff seemed friendly, but they didn't talk too much to us at the checkout, the guy working didn't even greet us, but I won't hold it against them. The ice cream was good. I got birthday cake with a waffle cone. Only issue was they only had very limited flavors not made to choose from if you're in the town, looking for ice cream, though I would definitely check it out.

Nice assortment of very delicious ice cream. Friendly young staff also. Definitely worth a visit.read more

Calling all Little Man ice cream fans because this shop serves their ice cream without driving down…read morethe hill! This is the best kept secret in town not for long. Loved the unique flavor combo with fresh raspberry and chocolate flakes. The strawberry flavor is so creamy with pieces of fresh strawberries. Always friendly service with a big smile! They even sell branded t-shirts, stickers and koozies. This is a must stop when in the area!

Watching them make rolled ice cream was a neat experience and the key lime was delicious!read more

Such a cool ice cream shop. I love watching the rolled ice cream being made. You can build your own…read moreor choose from preselected including some limited time specials. We chose a Cinnamon Toast Crunch marshmallow limited time special that they actually torched the marshmallows for. You can also choose up to two toppings on top like caramel sauce, sprinkles, chocolate chips or cherries. Portions are pretty large and good for sharing unless you're really hungry or have a big sweet tooth! I imagine during the summer months the lineup could get quite long since they make each one to go but definitely worth it! We went on a slow day and it was very quick. Street parking is $0.50/hour and starts just a block down the street

This was a fun stop during our boat cruise! The place is pet friendly and a perfect spot to take…read moreyour kids. They have a variety of delicious ice cream that is home made. The service was quick and friendly and the ambiance was relaxing and inviting. I recommend doing a boat cruise and making this a stop!

After kayaking all morning on Grand Lake, I was craving something to eat. I had rented my kayak…read morefrom Mountain Paddlers. Next door to them is a fun little snack shop called Miyauchi's Snack Bar. This walk-up food stand was exactly what I was in the mood for. I wanted something affordable, quick and delicious. They had a line forming when I arrived because it was lunch time. Miyauchi's Snack Bar is mostly known for their homemade ice cream. But they also serve burgers, sandwiches and sides. I haven't had a patty melt in years and ordered one with onion rings. Most of the employees here are young folks and they were really nice. For seating, Miyauchi's has outdoor picnic tables that are available on a first-come first-served basis. I got lucky and was able to grab a table as someone was leaving. It was a warm day, so I had to get ice cream after finishing my meal. Miyauchi's Snack Bar has a variety of flavors to choose from. Being the coffee fanatic that I am, I ordered a cup of Kahlua-N-Cream. This place was great and capped off my fun-filled day at Grand Lake.

We stopped in Grand Lake on our way home from Greeley over the 4th of July weekend. It was very…read morebusy, so the lines were long, but it was definitely worth the wait. The staff were incredibly friendly, answered all of my questions, and the place was very clean. I ordered the Rocky Road, and it was probably the best Rocky Road ice cream I've ever had. My son got the Cotton Candy flavor, which was also delicious. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up getting back in line just to try a root beer float before we left. If we're ever back in Grand Lake, we'll definitely stop here again.

A Quaint little ice cream shop that is in a perfect location after eating at one of the many…read morerestaurants in the area. There will Probably be a nice line out front but they aren't super slow. They have various come options as well as cups and are reasonably priced. I got soft serve vanilla which had an interesting texture,it was different but good.Stop by if given the chance.

5 star service 4 star coffee…read more I think almost all Bookstores are a 5/5 because it get to spend my Day in a quiet place surrounded by words that speak to me more than I ever want a person too. Except you cannot spend a day here, it's too small. But with all my trips combined I have def spent a day here. The coffee can be hit or miss but the people are always nice.

Had amazing coffee and people. Sadly as of February, this location closed permanently due to a…read moreflood. The company did not recover and the building is up for sale.

Great ice cream for a small mountain town! I was genuinely impressed by the flavor quality of…read moreHiggles - I've been to several mountain towns, and the local ice cream always tends to be subpar/average with generic flavors. However, Higgles was definitely a step above, and I wish I could have regular access. I prefer Higgles' Honey Lavender to Salt n Straw's Honey Lavender! Their Pistachio flavor was also very good, as it tasted closer to real pistachio than artificial pistachio, which tends to resemble more of an almond flavor. I loved that there were tons of flavors to choose from, and I wished I could've sampled more, but they do have a 2 flavor sample limit per person. Very limited seating/standing room inside - most people just took it outside to eat. If I'm ever back in Breck or passing by, I will definitely stop by!

I am an ice cream aficionado. My cousin who is local suggested this place for a group of us Texans…read morevisiting. When I saw the huge line, I knew it had to be good. Their flavors were unique and the ice cream was i incredibly fresh and some unique. My husband's waffle cone was made while we were standing there. Everyone in our party loved what they got- I'm still dreaming of it! The cooler at the front even has dog friendly ice cream (yougurt, banana, pb). Two days later we went back and half the menu had changed (bonus for us)! Everything was still incredible! Hands down the BEST ice cream I've ever had! Don't let the line deter you- there is something for everyone!