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    River's Edge

    4.4 (9 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Diana C.

    Yummy brisket sandwich lunch! Each bite of brisket is tender & flavorful. The bark is perfection. Pecan pie - delicious. And the Big Red completes this meal. There are two picnic tables to enjoy your meal onsite with gorgeous mountain views and the river running by. This Texas girl will be back to enjoy a home tasting BBQ meal soon! Run - don't walk if you haven't tried River's Edge BBQ!

    Vince L.

    I was stuck in traffic during lunch time and caught a wif of the grill. I decided to pull and see how real Texas BBQ this was - I had lived in Austin, TX for 8 years. Tough thing to advertise. I ordered the brisket sandwich with coleslaw and potato salad. They said drinks could be purchased next door but $2 for a bottle of water or $5 for more others was a bit pricey for me. I sat in my car, open the Styrofoam container and started eating. The sandwich was real good and so was the sauce. There wasn't a choice but what they decided on was the correct one. The slaw was not a favorite but I enjoyed the potato salad. I am not a fan of plastic packaging these days and I feel the price I paid was a bit much for the amount of brisket I got. Enjoyable though but I'd make sure I had a drink on hand next time.

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    The Brisket and beans are fantastic. He isn't lying when he claimed Texas style BBQ .

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    Scratch Deli and Bakery

    Scratch Deli and Bakery

    4.5
    (468 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I had an absolute 5-star experience at Scratch Deli and Bakery! We needed some sandwiches to bring…read morewith us into the park to give us energy for a day of hiking, and this place delivered perfectly. We ordered two different kinds of sandwiches, and both were absolutely phenomenal. The flavor was completely on point, everything was so fresh, and they make it right in front of you. The deli is run by a super cute couple, and you can tell how much care they put into their business. We happened to visit during the shoulder season, so luckily the line wasn't very long. However, I've heard from others that this place is super popular, and during the peak summer season, there is usually a line waiting right out the door, and after eating here, I can totally see why! In fact, we loved it so much that we tried to go back the very next day, but unfortunately, they were closed (they are closed two days of the week, so be sure to check their hours!). I highly recommend stopping by Scratch Deli and Bakery. It is a must-visit spot, and we will definitely be back the next time we are in town!

    As we were about to enter Rocky Mountain Natl Park our first day, we knew we needed lunch to go…read more I found this place on Yelp and it had such great reviews we decided to give it a try. All of their meats are cured in house and served on their fresh baked bread each day. They are vegetarian friendly and offer vegan and gluten free options. They also offer breakfast items like burritos. Be aware their sandwiches are loaded with ingredients and big. I could only eat half of my sandwich. I do appreciate the size though as you never know how hungry you are going to be after a long hike especially in this altitude. We went with the turkey sandwich and added cheese, all kinds of toppings and a spread. These sandwiches were very tasty and all the veggies on the sandwich were so fresh. Their baked goods looked so inviting especially the cinnamon rolls. I will have to come back! Service was efficient and helpful. Parking can be a bit of a challenge when they are busy. It was the perfect stop before entering the park!

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    Various muffins
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    The Bird's Nest

    The Bird's Nest

    4.1
    (135 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Super cute two story coffee shop! I love their decor, the local merch and the large windows for the…read moreviews. I got the honey & lavender almond milk latte and it was 100%!

    I can see why many people like this place. Hell, I dig the space and the concept. Just the…read moreexecution of the pizza wasn't up to par. Right outside Rocky Mountain National Park, and directly across from their main outpost, Bird & Jim. This place serves it all: coffee, smoothies, breakfast, baked goods, pizza, salads, soups, wraps, etc. Each menu varies depending on the time of day obviously. The space itself is gorgeous, and not something you'd expect in a mountain town. The high ceilings and massive windows allow you to soak up any mountain and sunset views. They have a nice little patio outside and yes, you'll probably see elk grazing across the street! The pizza left more to be desired. I ordered a simple margherita ($18) and an Odell beer. I would've prefered the pizza to be cooked for another minute in the oven personally, but that's not a knock on them. It desperately needed salt. In the dough and on the tomatoes. The tomatoes slid right off every time I tried to take a bite. It was just severely under-seasoned and really didn't have any flavor at all. I would actually come back here because I do like restaurant concepts like these that offer different experiences throughout the day. A great place to hang out and recharge. I will stick with breakfast and coffee next time!

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    Perfect pair.  Almond croissant and Oso house blend.
    Perfect pair. Almond croissant and Oso house blend.
    Upstairs seating area, so nice!

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    Upstairs seating area, so nice!
    Boss Burgers and Gyros

    Boss Burgers and Gyros

    4.5
    (327 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    I've driven by this hole-in-the-wall dozens of times over the years, as it sits on the outskirts of…read moreRocky Mountain National Park. After one of my go-to nearby restaurants closed down, I decided to venture here for a burger. This place rocks! Boss Burgers and Gyros reminds me of a classic dive that we all know and love. Nothing fancy, no frills, no fuss, no pretentiousness, just tasty food at an affordable price. You order at the counter and the cashier gives you a table number. Plenty of outdoor seating with some indoor seating as well. This place gets pretty busy, but the staff hustles. Kitchen is cranking out relatively quick ticket times so you don't have to wait that long at all. For a cheeseburger with bacon and jalapeños and an order of cheese fries, this was $14 and change. And I added the bacon and jalapeños to the burger! In Denver, this would be $25, haha. The cheese fries (small) were really enough for two people. So you get your money's worth after a day exhausting yourself at RMNP. Burger was great. I added some mustard to mine at the table. It comes with LTO, ketchup, and mayo. This tastes like what you want at a backyard BBQ. Served on a red plastic tray with paper lining, this mom and pop place dishes humble food without breaking the bank. Bacon was crispy, cheese was melty, I had no complaints! Only knock on the cheese fries were that they desperately needed salt. It's not the best burger place of all time, but it doesn't need to be. These are the types of places I love supporting. Will return and maybe try an elk dog next time!

    Stopped in for lunch after visiting RMNP. The burgers were…read moregood. Had a lot of choices. Typical burger joint food. Fries, burgers, sandwich, onion rings, drinks, shakes. It's got covered seating outside and plenty of tables. You order at the counter and then get your food. Was hoping for fresh , hand cut fries but they had the frozen ones. They were still good. We had burgers and fried pickles. There is a couple little tables where you can get your condiments after you get your food. The workers were friendly . Was good but would probably try a new place next time.

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    Menu as of August 2023
    Menu as of August 2023
    Burger and cheese fries
    Burger and cheese fries
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    Notchtop

    Notchtop

    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    If you are in Estes Park in the am Notchtop is the place to eat! I suggest sitting on the patio as…read moreit has a great view of the mountains above the parking lot. Bring a jacket or blanket depending on the time of the year but even if it is brisk it will be worth it. The space is cozy just like the mountains. The staff here try to make it happen. At other places a group can be daunting but here they try to make your group happen. It is busy but people are constantly getting up and coming in. Alex was our server and he made sure we were well taken care of. He suggested items, checked in often, made sure things came out in a timely fashion and even showed us photos. The food is so yummy. They have plenty of hot beverages from coffee to decaf to tea to hot apple cider to warm you up. Everyone enjoyed their food, the drinks and the view. We will definitely be back. Don't hesitate

    Lunch swing and a miss. We had high hopes for Notchtop - the concept is great and LOVE that there…read moreare vegetarian and vegan options (not just one item) - for that it gets 2 stars. Otherwise, we were mightily disappointed. Saturday, late June ~1pm - we were seated quickly enough. Took a while for the server to take our order (~10 minutes before she came for our drink order) and it took well over 45 minutes for our food to come out! They weren't particularly busy (lots of open tables) and there were a lot of servers. Maybe short staffed in the kitchen? Probably more disappointing than waiting so long was the food itself. Potato soup was "fine" but nothing special and way too much bacon. Three of us got side salads and every single one of us had warm lettuce. Not even room temperature - warm, like it had been sitting under a heat lamp. The turkey panini had way more mayo that should be allowed on a sandwich and the bread was barely toasted. We waited so long for our food we couldn't risk sending it back. As it was, we were there for so long we had to change our afternoon plans to go to RMNP because we rain out of time. Fortunately, we live only an hour away so we can go back. If you are looking to maximize your time in Estes I would not recommend Notchtop. Plenty of other options in Estes.

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    Corned Beef Hash
    Corned Beef Hash
    Corned beef hash

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