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    Howard General

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    Super nice local store. The owners are very helpful. They have many delicious things to buy. Would return.

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    Owners are friendly and helpful. Love they're selection as well! Must check out if your from the area or just traveling through.

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    Blue Truck Ice Cream - Owner Cindy, her husband Scott and driver Avery

    Blue Truck Ice Cream

    5.0(1 review)
    0.0 mi

    We couldn't have been happier with our choice of Blue Truck Ice Cream for our wedding! From the…read morevery start, Cindy and her team were incredibly communicative and accommodating, ensuring that all of our guests' allergies were taken into account. The variety of flavors available was impressive, and everyone found something they enjoyed! The adorable 50's car and vintage outfits added a charming touch that made our special day even more memorable. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the ice cream and the friendly service; they loved snapping photos with the truck, which became a delightful backdrop for many of our wedding pictures. A particularly touching moment was when Cindy graciously set up a picture of my husband's late grandparents next to the truck. His grandparents adored ice cream, and knowing that they left him money for dessert at his wedding made having Blue Truck Ice Cream there even more special. Overall, the kindness and dedication of the Blue Truck Ice Cream team truly made our dessert a sweet ending to an unforgettable day. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking to add a unique and heartfelt touch to their event!

    From the owner: Blue Truck is all about smiles, vintage vibes and lots of friends! Our family and our ice cream…read moretruck have been in the same area since before 1950! We really care about our community, neighbors and our friends! We offer options for everyone, dairy free, vegan, vegetarian and more. Our truck has ice cream sandwiches, bomb pops, strawberry shortcake bars, froz'n fruit bars and more! We drive around selling ice cream around town! Wave us down by putting two arms in the air and wave! We're here to share smiles with you! We do special events! We do special parties! Drop us a line at www.bluetruckicecream.com for more information or to chat!

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    Blue Truck Ice Cream - The trademarked logo of the company.

    The trademarked logo of the company.

    Blue Truck Ice Cream - Cindy making the rounds in historic downtown Salida.

    Cindy making the rounds in historic downtown Salida.

    Blue Truck Ice Cream - Cindy on the road!

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    Cindy on the road!

    Sweetie's Sandwich Shop - Rob's Roast Beef (partially eaten because I couldn't wait)

    Sweetie's Sandwich Shop

    4.6(297 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Got the Last Crusade. It was incredible…read more The music selection was so funny to us. It also carries a vibe like naming a bulldog princess but I mean that in the best way possible. This place is a beast and never disappoints. The menu is MASSIVE. There's probably an absolute guarantee you will find something you like.

    Sweetie's Sandwich Shop in Salida is one of our go-to spots whenever we want something easy to grab…read moredowntown and take to the river. We come up every other weekend to visit family, and this is a place we keep coming back to. The sandwiches are really good and consistently high quality every time. They are on the pricier side, but you can easily split one, which makes it a great option to share. The menu has a ton of options--it can feel a little overwhelming at first--but honestly, you can't go wrong. We've tried quite a few, and every single one has been great in its own way. Pro tip: during the summer, the line can wrap around the block. If you don't want to wait 30-40 minutes, ordering online is definitely the move. Also, don't skip their bars--they're absolutely amazing. Perfect to grab for later if you're heading out on a hike, or just enjoy it right there. Highly recommend grabbing a sandwich and taking it down to the river--that's honestly the best part of the whole experience.

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    Sweetie's Sandwich Shop - Super cute little shop, zoom in to see some of the sandwich menu items

    Super cute little shop, zoom in to see some of the sandwich menu items

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    Killer bee kimchi

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    Howl Mercantile & Coffee - Latte, coworking, specialty coffee

    Howl Mercantile & Coffee

    4.8(53 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Every time we stop in Salida, this is one of the places I have to visit. I love getting a coffee…read more(honey lavender latte this time) and walking around the shop looking at the local goods! The aesthetic is on point and everything is carefully curated - love the selection of cards they have, as well as food items and health/beauty/random gifts. Their hours are also nice - we were looking for coffee after skiing all day and was nice they were still open at 4PM to grab a coffee. The latte as always was excellent and my friend liked her cappuccino as well!

    Definitely a top-tier specialty coffee shop and gift store. They serve Corvus coffee, a renowned…read morecoffee roaster out of Denver. The staff are friendly and welcoming and are knowledgeable about the coffee they sell. We tried the Iced Nitro coffee, Ice flash coffee, Golden Milk and Santo Palo latte. All the drinks were excellent. We especially liked the Nitro and Flash brewed coffee. The profile was rich, full body and balanced; very refreshing and drinkable. The Nitro was, of course, a bolder, richer flavor of the two. They were some of the best iced coffees I've tasted. The shop offers many varieties of whole bean, single origin and blended coffees from Corvus Rosters; which they will gladly grind for you. They also have lots of specialty food, body products, and gift items for sale along with a vinyl record section. For excellent coffee, friendly service and a nice shop to browse while waiting for your drinks, Howl Mercantile is awesome. They also have a few tables indoors and outside.

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    Howl Mercantile & Coffee - Bar area, coffee menu

    Bar area, coffee menu

    Howl Mercantile & Coffee - Latte art

    Latte art

    Howl Mercantile & Coffee - Fun products!

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    Fun products!

    Sonic Drive-In

    Sonic Drive-In

    1.7(102 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Haven't been to a sonics in a long time; so here we are in Salida, CO. @ Rainbow Blvd…read more Wasn't too hungry but ordered a vanilla shake and small fry for my wife. I had the hot dog " The All American " topped with ketchup, yellow mustard, relish, diced onions and served in a soft, warm bakery bun with drink and onion rings. The touch scree wouldn't let me pay via credit card as it was an option and screen froze several times. Order was placed. We waited and waited and waited; then I pressed the order button again and was asked for my order - I said we ordered like 20 minutes ago - he said I'll be right back. Later the car hop came out with our order. Said she was new and didn't know the order sitting there who it belonged to so she let it set. She said the meal was on her, which was nice but we were still missing the fries. So much for sonics visits. The food was good; just lacking some customer service work!

    Was giving Sonic a second chance but after waiting for 10 minutes I placed my order which per the…read moreorder board should have been about $12 the girl told me it was $17 and change. When I got to the window I asked about the prices and she said they had been raising prices. I said that is what the board said as far as prices and she said well that's what is was as she had my credit card in her hand. I asked for my credit card back and drove away. That was the second time in last few months that that had happened so I will no longer will go back.

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    Sonic Drive-In
    Sonic Drive-In
    Sonic Drive-In

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    50 Burger

    50 Burger

    3.9(333 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    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.

    We arrived at our hotel on Saturday night after arriving in Denver International Airport in the…read moreafternoon and a long drive to Salida. Our hotel concierge recommended this restaurant which was close to our hotel. The only catch was that it closes at 8 pm & we only had 30 minutes to get there. Luckily we made it before 8 pm and ordered. The restaurant allowed us to finish our dinner. The food and drinks were delicious. There's a 4% off if paying cash.

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    50 Burger - Bonfire burger, BBQ Ranch Fries, and a soft drink.

    Bonfire burger, BBQ Ranch Fries, and a soft drink.

    50 Burger - Root beer float (left), Banana shake (middle/right) - basically 1.5 shakes with the extra, perfect to share.

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    Root beer float (left), Banana shake (middle/right) - basically 1.5 shakes with the extra, perfect to share.

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