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 good for pastry and breakfast! Nice location and…read moredecoration of the interior and outside. You can sit up on the roof area with a nice scenic view of the city of Salida. The staff attended to us very quickly and professionally. They were there too serve and make sure we were taken care of. By the way it was even more special since it was Father's Day!

Have been to the Valetine several times never disappoints, eclectic, funky, and very cool excellent…read moredrinks, excellent service and a really cool vibe off the beaten path.

I was really excited to try this place for my bday weekend. The inside decor is so eclectic and…read morecool! However, we stopped in Saturday night and we were only one of two couples in the place, we were greeted, but once we picked a table we were never given a menu or checked on to place a drink order. I went to the front to grab our own menus, and still wasn't waited on afterwards, so we left. Maybe I misunderstood the process and I was supposed to order at the front? But there was no direction and we ended up feeling weird about our lack of interaction and left.

This place was great! Definitely more of a historic hole in the wall, it was epically decorated and…read morethe bartender was friendly. There is pool, shuffleboard, live music, what else could you ask for to pair with a good cocktail! I had their frozen mai-tai and my guy had an old fashioned, both were great!

The Vic is the epitome of a good time for all kinds of groups. If you're into games, the Vic has…read morethem. Do you want to sit in great leather wing chairs, sipping a handcrafted cocktail, catching up with your best friend? The Vic has them. Do you want to enjoy a fresh new band, singing the evening away? The Vic has that! Are you wanting to hang out with a group of buddies after a big workday and decompress. Come here for that experience; they've got the perfect place for just that! This Tavern is versatile, beautiful and has a great team of talented servers. Our favorite place to hang together and enjoy people in the evening! Thanks again, Bill

One of the only places we could find in town that seemed to have AC this past weekend, it was…read moreglorious! The bartenders are sweet and we had a few delicious drinks to end our evening. Loved the decor, the plants inside we're great for ambiance :)

Such a great hip spot in downtown salida. Awesome patio and cool seating inside with a nice bar…read morefeel. We went on Friday fancy dinner night (they also have fancy dinner on Thursday!) and had homemade bread, pasta, salad, potato soup and carrot cake! All from scratch! Obviously great beers on tap since they are extension of Elevation brewery. Even a couple cocktails. Def a great addition to salida !

Such a cute spot to stop for a meal or some apps and drinks! We had a couple of drinks and the…read moresouthwest eggrolls on Saturday, at a little table down by the river-perfect for people watching! And the staff was so sweet and attentive. Definitely the top spot in town to sit outside for a bite, in my opinion

Excellent service and food. We both had hamburgers with fries. Sat outside with a view of the river.read more

Love the beer selection, love the menu, great wedge salad, loved sitting outside, great serversread more

Amazing burger & fries. So delicious. Great outdoor covered area for chill relaxing. Friendly staff…read moreand prompt service. Good value for the quality of the food! Highly recommended (we'd stop again if passing through Salida). Easy parking too! We parked down by the Riverside park in our 21 ft van.

Place is closed down, yet they still show up as open and you can reserve a table online - the…read morereservation is for the new place (but you done find out until you show up). Not the same menu.

We happened to stop by La Terrazza on our way out of town. Boy do I wish we had discovered them…read moreearlier! My cappuccino had to be the best and most flavorful cup of coffee we have ever had! We frequent Salida every six months and will definitely be returning to this lovely little spot. Looking forward to having a full blown breakfast there. The plates I did see looked AMAZING

I loved this new team working at Mo burrito. My burrito has never tasted so good before. Excellent…read moreservice I definitely recommend this to any new Salida tourists that are passing by.

Wanted to try this place. Wanted breakfast burritos. Fine, they don't custom make them in the…read moremorning like their regular lunch/dinner burritos. I've had better breakfast burritos in Canada... ...at a gas station. ..at 3am. They were awful, my wife got sick First, the potato?!?! Product?!?! To burrito ratio was disappointing. Overall just gross. Will not come back.

Such and easy and affordable stop for a snack, bev, or slice at a delicious and convenient location…read morejust off the river in Downtown Salida. Take a long hike on the S Mountain trails and wrap up your workout with a slice by the river, you can't lose. There's also live music here on the weekends, always enjoyable.

Visited Salida for a week and came here numerous times for pizza, coffee, beer and ice cream…read more Friendly service and reasonable prices. The pepperoni pizza slices were big and had a nice crisp crust. They often have a singer/guitarist performer playing. Informal, good for children and dogs. The ice cream was really flavorful and the lattes were good too.

We were in town for the weekend and found this gem. We returned the night after to bring our…read morefriends. Very fresh, farm to table, creative food. Everything was so delicious. Our favorites were the panzanella salad with fresh peaches, tomatoes, goat cheese ect - so so good. Then the eggplant, steak with the pais butter (curry flare), lamb kabob (the kids fought over it) , chicken (we all fought over that) and the potatoes. Also the special dessert peach dish with corn bread and brown butter was incredible. Service was amazing and everyone was so kind. We sat outside on the patio, a rock wall around us, Edison bulb lights, and the jazz fest was going on so we had beautiful music in the background on this warm summer night. It truly was magical. A must do.

This meal was absolutely incredible! My whole family is blown away. The quality and freshness is…read moreexquisite, and the flavors were unbelievable. Let me tell you, there was a not an ounce of food left on the plates! Multiple people at the table said that this was one of the best meals they have ever had and I have to agree. You just have to try it for yourself. I'm distraught that this meal is so far from home. Unbelievable. And that's just the food! Deserves a Michelin star. The ambiance is beautiful and moody, and the service is impeccable! Our waiter, Brenden, was amazing! He was genuinely so kind and knowledgeable about the menu, and you and truly tell that he loves what he does. Brenden added so much to the ambiance and dinner as well. He was passionate about the farm to table experience! Overall, amazing amazing meal. Deserves the 5 stars more than any other of my 400 yelp reviews.