Fantastic food from a small, manageable menu! Server was great! Very attentive and friendly. Will…read moredefinitely return!!

Excellent once again. Getting better and better. Love this place. The food is excellent and the…read moreservice as well! Always a go to when we're looking for some good food and ambiance.

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.

Great ole fashion pharmacy and old time soda fountain! Love…read morethe layout and rustic interior. Can get a treat while getting your prescriptions or medical needs. They have a dairy free chocolate shake that is out of this world.

The ambiance of this spot alone is worth the visit! It's…read moreunique to have a pharmacy and soda fountain shop all-in-one. It feels like a step back in time in the absolute best way! Points for the fun atmosphere! I ordered a cherry ice cream float and they made everything in house. 1. The ice cream was to dieeee for! So creamy and just what you'd want out of a vanilla soft ice cream. 2. The cherry soda lacked flavor. It felt like I was sipping bubbly water. Maybe next time I'll order with extra syrup? Or forgo the soda part & stick to ice cream only. Overall, this was a pleasant experience & something to check out on your visit to Salida!

I never come to DelNorte that I do not get a shake the Colorado Grille or Mystic biscuit. Justin…read morethe owners so kind and generous. Prices are very good

Heard this was a great spot for food. Tyler was our waiter and he was awesome! Super kind and…read morehelpful! Great conversation answering all our questions as we are tourists from Texas. Food is very tasty and atmosphere is fun and aesthetic. Quesadilla burger was outstanding! What a unique idea! Really fresh greens and veggies on the salad!

Great little ice cream store. Neat young people taking and fulfilling orders. Nice selection of…read moreflavors and styles. Cute, cute, cute! Better yet is the great outdoor lounging area with a fire pit, comfortable seating and thoughtful grouping of loveseats. Pet friendly, too. Love to walk here for a sweet bite before bedtime! Thank you, Bill

We love the ice cream here. We stop in whenever we are in Salida. You can tell the ice cream is…read morehomemade and Dick, the owner takes such pride in that. Stop in! You won't be disappointed.

Found this place on our way from Durango to Denver. First time here. Came on 6/12/26 for lunch…read more It is a small building. All outdoor seating. Just be prepared for that. Weather may not be favorable. You order at the window and then they'll call your name. Looks like they have hamburgers and sandwiches. We ordered corn dog meal for my kids and then a classic cheeseburger and then the double Rocky Mountain burger. Everything was so delicious! The fries were awesome. Definitely recommend and I will definitely be back when driving through. Parking could be tough but there are spots. Thanks!

Holy moly was the food giant and delicious. Going home from ice climbing, hubby and I were…read morestarving. The hunger shack is a take out window, but they have a cozy heated room to sit and eat in. The giant pile of food that arrived was overwhelming, but I managed to eat nearly the whole sandwich (and barely made a dent in the fries). Sandwiches come with fries and a drink and average about $15. 100% would recommend.

A very cute shop with delicious rolled ice cream. Lots of selections and the owner is friendly and…read moreadorable. She gave our dog a cup of homemade whipped cream pup cup, too. Worth the stop!

We just love this place. Most of the ice cream places in our small town are fast food and Frosty…read moreAcres is a step above it all! First off, they are so creative with their flavors. If one of their delicious creations doesn't catch your eye, they are happy customize. Also the owner, or whoever is at the counter, super engaged, positive and delightful. It's always a treat to go in!

Great coffee, and staff, we always try and stop by when passing through. Great gifts and shirts too.read more

I visited Westcliffe this weekend and was fortunate to have caught this place before they closed on…read morea Saturday. They close at 2:00 pm on Saturdays so plan accordingly if you want to visit this place on a weekend. Also, they're closed on Sundays! I love how this bakery is owned and run by Mennonites. The young lady who waited on me was very polite. One more thing, they're cash or check only! When I realized they're cash only, the young lady asked if she wanted me to hold the pastry I ordered while I got cash at an ATM. If you don't have cash handy, there is an ATM down the street at a grocery store. It's a Wells Fargo ATM. When I arrived back at the bakery, my pastry was waiting for me, all nicely folded up in a bag. It was well after 2:00 pm so I felt that it was thoughtful of her to keep the business open to complete my order. My original order was a raspberry cheese danish. I also ended up ordering a chocolate peanut brownie. I was also "eyeballing" a tray of their cinnamon rolls. I left after purchasing my two pastries and remembered that they're closed on Sundays so I approached the business again to see if I could order a cinnamon roll to go. The young lady was closing up the business for the day when I approached. I asked if she would mind if I purchased a cinnamon roll to go. She obliged without hesitation. Again, this was so thoughtful and such great customer service. I ate my raspberry cheese danish immediately and was very impressed. I later ate some of my cinnamon roll later then finished the rest in Sunday morning. I also devoured the peanut butter brownie on Sunday morning. What impressed me the most about their pastries is that they're not loaded with too much sugar. I find that many bakeries and grocery store bakeries overload their pastries with too much sugar. They nailed it with the right amount of sugar here. The cinnamon roll was huge. It's probably enough for two people. It's also only under three dollars which is impressive as well. When I return to Westcliffe in a few weeks I will definitely return here. I highly recommend this bakery to support local and for great quality pastries for very reasonable prices. Lastly, they sell various breads and jams. I believe another Yelper wrote that they sell breakfast sandwiches. I will order up when I return again. Hope you enjoy as much as I did!

We went in right before they closed and the employees were still super attentive. They offered a…read morelot of unique flavors which was great. I got a regular (2 scoops) of chocolate chip cookie dough in a waffle bowl. They gave me an extra scoop! It was incredibly good. It was a small shop, but it's better to take your ice cream and sit down by the river anyways. Such a great ice cream stop in Salida!

Cute little ice cream shop right in DT Salida next to the Boathouse restaurant. Really enjoyed the…read morelocal made ice cream flavors! They have a case of baked goods and beverages to supplement your treats. I got the raspberry macaroon which was super delicious. Highly recommend for post dinner dessert for the family.