New owner spends too much time consuming his own products. Former owner was great to work with…read more Hard pass!

Rude and unaccommodating. Dismissive of my friends. First bad vibe we caught in Salida.read more

So disappointed.... This pizza isn't closer to my house! Ha!…read more Fresh crust, fresh cheese. Tested husband's beer. Everyone still alive. Would allow him to beer again, within reason. IYKYK. WOULD 100% recommend they branch out. Would pizza again.

The service was great. House made sodas and house made dressings were delicious! The pizza was…read moregood. Enjoyed the wings! Would recommend coming here! The tables outside are well placed!

Delicious, creative food. Tasted fresh and homemade. Rose…read morematcha latte was so good and not too sweet. Hot mess was the best thing on the menu in our opinion but everything was great. Service was quick.

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.

Amicas is our favorite place in town! We've been eating here since it switched from Il Vicino's,…read morealmost 25 years ago! It's still the best! The Roma is my favorite wood fire pizza: Marinara, Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, Roasted Garlic, Capers, Mozzarella, and Fresh Oregano! YUM! Their homemade hot oil on the crust is a must, and their house made dressings on their salads are incredible! You can take a bottle of each home too!! The restaurant is employee owned and it shows! It's always incredible service. And the vibe is so laid back but clean and inviting. You must eat here if you come through Salida.

Hubby and I were staying overnight in Salida a few weeks back. We went to Amicas and were not…read moredisappointed. We enjoyed one of their wood fired pizza. Plenty of toppings, right amount of sauce and perfect crunch on the crust. We also shared a bowl of potato soup, soup of the day. Which came out pipping hot. Very clean and friendly staff. We always enjoy when we go to Salida. We own a salsa business, Lynda Sue's Salsa. We left a couple of jars for the staff to try. You can find our salsa at the LaGree's in Pueblo, Poncha Springs and Buena Vista. lsksalsa@gmail.com

Loved the ambiance, totally true to what I love about where I call home. The Service was amazing as…read morewell! They went out of their way to show me what Ginger beer they had, root beer isn't my thing and ginger beer is an amazing substitute.

I was recently driving around in Salida while on vacation and was enticed to visit Party Spirits…read morethanks to a sign out in front mentioning that they have local Colorado wine and spirits. We went in and the woman at the counter was very helpful and sweet, immediately pointing out the local products when we mentioned that's what we were interested in. There were wines from many Colorado wineries including Holy Cross Abbey, Garrett Cellars, Vino Salida, and Mountain Spirit. It's a pretty small store and the aisles are a bit narrow, but they did have a good selection and reasonable prices. I would definitely come back for more local wines if I'm in the area again.

Great place, lots of choices! Looking for certain items and…read morefound what we needed. Good staff! Nicely stocked!

Stopped in to inquire about some "better bourbon" options. He had them, but saves them for his…read morewealthy locals. He seemed proud to not serve us because we were not locals. Needless to say we didn't & won't support this business.

We have eaten here a couple of times in the past. The town of Salida is a couple hours from where…read morewe live and we don't go there a lot. Every time we do go to the 50 Burger though it's good. Very consistent in all aspects of a restaurant; food taste, presentation and speed. The service is good. Although you order at the counter like a fast food place they bring the food out to your table. There is plenty of seating. The restaurant is always clean and inviting. Salida is a small town compared to many places in Colorado. So the competition may not be as much as say if they were in Denver but if they were there they would still shine because they're just that good. The burgers are very tasty, the fries are great, a large fry will feed two people easily. The shakes are really good. Just like in the past they come out with a full glass plus the remainder of shake in the stainless mixing cup. It's well worth the stop if you're in town and hungry.

Great burger spot in Salida, it's worth going somewhere outside of downtown. I know I try to eat in…read morethe adorable downtown area as much as I can but really enjoyed "branching out" (just 5 min down the road haha). It's counter service and self seating. We ordered the Yardbird (fried chicken sandwich - perfectly crispy, juicy, generous piece of chicken, perfectly buttered toasted bun, decent house made pickles), Big Zach (great char taste on the burger), garlic rosemary fries (STAR of the show, lots of fresh garlic - including full cloves, which were surprising but yummy, perfect amount of rosemary), a root beer float and a banana shake. Highlights: excellent fried chicken, char taste burgers, garlic rosemary fries, fresh and generous shakes (share with a friend!). Will be back during my next long stay in Salida!

The things we look for in an establishment, quiet place that we can hear each other, the…read moreenvironment to be calming, and taking my allergies serious without getting irritated or giving false information. If I can walk away without my anxiety being triggered or my allergies triggered, we have found a gem to return to. Driving from Colorado Springs through Salida, Co to the Sand Dunes, we decided to stop for a later lunch. We stopped by The Boathouse and was rather loud along with no four top outside. The host referred us to Pizza Rio and said they had outdoor seating and it's usually quieter. Heading up the stairs, customers coming down said it's worth it. The host showed us the tables outside and indeed was very quiet and had a beautiful view of the river. When we sat down, the heaters were still on but the server turned them off for us and opened the shade screen. My husband got the Greek salad with a slice of pepperoni pizza. My son got the vodka penne pasta, my mom got the meatball grinder and I got the Greek salad with arugula and spinach and the spaghetti and meatballs. Everything on the menu said it was made in house including the dressings. And WOW!!!! The flavor these dishes had was top notch Italian and dishes were decent/big sized. Cost wasn't as high as we thought, and the server was extremely accommodating. I would recommend this place to anyone passing through. Great job to the cooks, amazing!!! Great service by Connor L, we appreciate all you did with my accommodations and that you were attentive even though you were the only server. We did not feel forgotten about

We are in town from Sunday to Thursday. I have been wanting to come back to Salida just for the…read morepizza. I checked Google hours yesterday and saw that they were only closed Mondays. However, today (Tuesday), I double checked again before leaving and I saw that their fall hours completely changed (only opening Thursday to Sunday). I wish they had updated their website, Google and Yelp with their upcoming fall opening days/hours as a heads up.

Cute little bar with a few games and local art to check out. We had a couple of drinks and played…read moresome darts, it was an enjoyable place to get a cocktail :)

Stopped here for post-dinner cocktails with some friends; hubby and I have been here before but it…read morewas fun to bring some friends with us this time! We walked in and were greeted by the bar cat called Batman - super cute cat but was a little icked out that he was walking all over the bar and his water bowl was on the counter. The bartender was super friendly and we sat chatting with him while we waited for our drinks - two Sterling sours (think whiskey sour with gin - YUM), an In the Woods, and Fennel Countdown. The Fennel Countdown was AWESOME - super unique and creamy. I love the aesthetic of the place with its mismatched chairs and eclectic art. Overall really great vibes and experience.

We had plenty of options for dining in Salida and I'm so glad my husband picked out The Fritz! The…read moreambiance was nice: lower lighting and a friendly talkative crowd without being overly noisy. The building boasted brick walls with local art and high ceilings. We were greeted by the bartender and seated right away (despite coming at 5pm on a Saturday) and brought waters. The menu was smaller but had so many tasty options, it was tough to decide what to order. I appreciate their transparency that the menu is always changing and updating. They also bring our food as soon as it's ready, versus waiting to serve an entire table all at once, for optimal freshness. We both felt our food was flavorful, creative and tasty (veggie sandwich, Korean chicken and waffles). If we find ourselves in Salida again for dinner we will absolutely visit The Fritz.

Had some great Aperol Spritzes and tapas at The Fritz- great location right along the park and…read moreriver.