The Secret's Out: Why Evergreen Bread & Cocktail Lounge is Our Forever Favorite…read moreFor a few years now, my wife and I have considered this place our little "under-the-radar" sanctuary. But let's be honest--when a spot is this good, a secret stays a secret for about as long as a fresh loaf of their bread lasts on a table. (Which is to say: not long at all.) Here is why Evergreen Bread & Cocktail Lounge remains our absolute go-to: * The Vibe: The atmosphere strikes that perfect, rare balance between sophisticated and soulful. Whether you're there for a quiet morning reflective coffee or a lively evening drink, the ambiance just works. * The Bread (Oh, The Bread!): It's the undisputed star of the show. It's consistent, artisanal, and frankly, addictive. If you haven't tried it yet, consider this your formal intervention. * More Than Just a Bakery: They consistently turn out dishes that are as thoughtful as they are delicious. From the first bite to the last sip of coffee, you can tell the kitchen actually cares. * The People: A restaurant can have great decor, but it's the staff that gives it a heart. The team here couldn't be warmer or more attentive; they make you feel like a regular from the moment you walk in. The Verdict? If you're looking for a spot that nails the transition from "morning bakery bliss" to "evening lounge elegance," this is it. We're already counting down the days until our next visit. Highly recommended--just don't be surprised if you have to fight us for a seat!

Loved this place. Their bread is amazing so makes for amazing sandwiches. Nice views of the…read moremountains. Highly recommend.

This little shop is small but mighty. They have an incredible selection despite their size and a…read morepersonable owner who often has samples to share and stories to tell. Park on the street or over by the Teller House and walk on over. Often there will be music playing outside the shop, so listen for it. Have a cappuccino and pick up some incredible olive oil or cheese for your next meal. Prices are a little higher than you might find at larger shops, however this is a tiny independent place in a very small town, so I think this is both understandable and expected. I'm thrilled to have such an incredible option in our area. As noted, parking is just what you can find in the area, but this is a walkable little town so you are going to want to do just that. It is a hilly town so bring your walking shoes!

A must try. I cannot emphasize enough how amazing this place is - a real hidden secret of central…read morecity. I left with cheese, pistachio cream, homemade pesto and had the best coffee of all time. I can't wait to come back here. A true Italian gem with amazing service and attention.

This store used to be a charming staple in our small community--a true general store that felt…read morewelcoming, personal, and cared for under the previous owner, Brian. We were in there almost every day. But since the new ownership took over, everything that made it special has been lost. The focus now seems to be purely on profit. Prices have skyrocketed, the breakfast burritos (which used to be amazing) have been completely changed and are now barely edible, and we were just sold (on June 3rd) hot dog and hamburger buns that we later discovered had expired-- hot dog buns that had expired in April and hamburger buns in May. Unfortunately, we only realized it after eating them. The changes haven't just affected the quality--they've changed the entire feel of the place. The building and retaining walls have been painted in hideous, jarring colors. Spray-painted arrows now cover the pavement, and there's a strange year-round display out front with a plastic angel and palm tree that make the place feel tacky and confusing instead of quaint. To top it off, they're hand-feeding deer in front of the store. My husband literally had to walk around the deer and the person feeding it just to get inside. What once felt like a local gem now feels like just another convenience store. Cold, impersonal, and disappointing. There are even concerning rumors that a makeshift storage area in the back is being used as a place to live, which raises serious health and safety concerns. It's a real shame to see such a beloved place lose its soul.

The burritos are pretty darn good. While I hear that things…read moreare different after the owner switch I personally like the place a lot. Hard workers, friendly service. The in building kitchen serves up good food!

I was really shocked when I visited. They have a great selection of sandwiches that made it hard to…read morechoose. I decided on the PB&JC, it was really good but overlay sweet once you got to the last bits of the sandwich. I also got a charcuterie to take home. I was disappointed when one of the cheeses I had was mostly rind and too hard/dry to eat. I feel like they save the more expensive cheeses for the large boards because I just had the hard cheese and a cheddar for mine. The shop is really cute and ladies working were super nice. Overall, really great place to grab a snack and a midnight cheese snack.

Great cheese and lunch! I have gotten their flavored cheese curds a few times. They are quite large…read morebags, come in lots of fun flavors (my fav has been dill), and are delicious. One of the employees also gave me advice on how to cook them so they turned out their best. Additionally I came in a few days ago and got a grilled cheese/veggie sandwich. The sandwich was great, came on sourdough, had a good array of veggies, and they made it quickly The sides were a little lacking to my taste but I'm just not a big fan of potato/pasta salad type dishes and got a bag of Lays instead. I definitely recommend stopping in to buy some cheese for home or for a quick lunch/sandwich.

I absolutely love Ripple pizza and ice cream!…read more My favorite pizzas are definitely the Pizza alla vodka, pancetta, meat lovers, and the margherita. If you are customizing your pizza, I highly recommend trying the vodka sauce. It is to die for! I have had both the regular crust and the gluten-free and both are amazing, this coming from a pizza crust junkie. Good gluten-free crust is sometimes hard to come by so I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious this one was. They always have great ice cream flavors and rotation with lots of toppings to choose from. And if you ever want some to go, there's even more choices stocked in their freezer. I would also like to add that they have a great assortment of nonalcoholic beverages - great mocktails! If you haven't tried Ripple yet, you need to head over ASAP!

My family ordered dinner from Ripple last night. Since Ripple took over the old JJ Madwell's…read morebuilding, we wanted to give them a fair shot. We try hard to support local businesses, especially here in Conifer where dining options are somewhat limited. We ordered: * a large pepperoni and jalapeño pizza, * a small tossed salad, * and four cheesy bread rolls. Total cost: about $50. The first surprise came when we were told it would take an hour to prepare the order. It was still fairly early in the day, so we assumed maybe they were crafting something extraordinary back there. You shouldn't rush a master chef, after all. When we finally got the food home, the disappointment set in immediately. The pizza looked... medically concerning. Pale. Almost white. It had the visual energy of a cafeteria tortilla with low self-esteem. Then we noticed the toppings. My wife actually poked at the pizza and said, "Maybe the toppings are under the cheese?" They were not. The pepperoni deserves special recognition because I have never seen pepperoni sliced this small or this thin in my life. These tiny little discs were maybe half an inch across. Ripple must have contacted the pepperoni manufacturer directly and said: "I need pepperoni so tiny and so sparse that customers can technically call it a pepperoni pizza, while minimizing any risk of flavor." Even with the microscopic dimensions, they still used them sparingly. The jalapeños were equally scarce. A few lonely little fragments scattered across the surface like survivors of a great topping shortage. The salad was okay, although it's admittedly difficult to sabotage a bowl of lettuce. The cheesy bread rolls did, in fairness, contain both bread and cheese, so technically they fulfilled the contract. Honestly, I believe most frozen supermarket pizzas would outperform this pizza in appearance and flavor, all at a fraction of the cost. We genuinely wanted to like Ripple. We like supporting local restaurants. But too many places in Conifer seem to operate on the assumption that limited competition means they don't really have to try very hard. So we did our duty. We tried it once. But we won't be back.

Excellent. Found myself getting hungry while exploring Red Rocks and found this place after…read morewanting to take a ride into the foothills. Just ordered a little bit of everything that was available! All fantastic and will be back again to try everything I missed out on!

This place has indoor/outdoor seating AND allows dogs!!! Amazing!…read more There is limited outdoor seating near the stream which is nice We sat inside bc it was rainy and cold. Very basic no frills bbq shop. They were out of some of their popular foods when we got there We got pork chops- the two guys liked them a lot. I wasn't a huge fan Mac and cheese- disappointingly tasteless Pulled pork sandwich- I really liked this one

I really enjoyed my stop in here for coffee and their Frisco omelette. Server was super friendly…read more It seemed like their claims to use high quality ingredients were true. I will definitely be back to try more!

Good food, nice portion size, reasonably priced & friendly service. Outside seating & chill…read moreatmosphere in Lakewood, Colorado. We enjoyed our visit!

What a great place to sit and relax and taste a few reds and whites. The charcuterie looks amazing…read more I wish we would've been hungry for it the day we decided to do some tasting. Will be back just for that for sure. Some really good red selections, especially the Robusto. Dry yet had some fruit undertones with a nice pepper finish one of my favorites. The interior is just absolutely fun and eclectic. I'm really fun art on the walls and the servers were all so helpful when trying to pick out some whites for my wife's delicate pallet lol. Save a charcuterie board for us. We're coming back.

Hands down the cutest place to eat and drink in Evergreen! Service is so sweet and friendly. They…read moregive blankets out on chilly patio days which is a super nice touch. Their wines are great and so is their food! I've never had a bad experience here. I'm always recommending it to people!