Beautiful and comfortable atmosphere. Fireplace seating (with bookshelf above), river walk seating,…read moretables. Practically unlimited coffee and tea options. Unfortunately I can't tell you about taste/quality since I was here for a snack. Ended up ordering a cinnamon roll. Super good! Baristas were friendly and helpful. I would totally bring a book or my laptop and enjoy the room and view.

Raven's Roast was a great stop for coffee while exploring Estes Park. Our drinks came out quickly,…read moreand the prices were very reasonable. I ordered a decaf banana cream latte, which had great flavor, and my husband enjoyed the cold brew. Both drinks were excellent and exactly what we needed to start the day. The staff was friendly, and we appreciated that they have outdoor seating where you can enjoy your coffee with your dog. It's always nice finding places that make it easy to bring your pet along. If you're looking for a quick, affordable coffee stop with good drinks, friendly service, and pet-friendly outdoor seating, Raven's Roast is definitely worth a visit.

Tasty breakfast with a standout jalapeño cheddar bagel…read more I was on vacation in Estes Park for a long weekend and stopped by Kind Coffee one morning for breakfast. It's along the main street, which made for a nice walk from our Airbnb. There was a bit of a line when we arrived, but it moved fairly quickly and our food came out fast too. They have burritos, oatmeal, toasts, and bagels, or you can build your own breakfast sandwich. I ordered the Summit, a chicken, sausage, egg, and mozzarella bagel sandwich, and I chose the jalapeño cheddar bagel. The sandwich was very tasty and a good size. It filled me up without being over the top. The standout was the jalapeño cheddar bagel itself, which had a great savory flavor. I was a big fan. I also had a standard drip coffee, and the beans tasted great. I added their house-made banana syrup at half sweet, which had a good flavor and was overall very tasty. Next time I'd order it full sweet to get more of the banana flavor!!

The coffee here, yes! The location, yes!…read moreThe parking, no! The crowds, noooo! There's a reason it gets so crowded. It's yummy! You can mobile order to skip the line. No suggestion for the parking though, it is awful. Order the hocus pocus horchata latte with pumpkin spice cold foam. It's good. It works. It's fall in a cup.

Amazing espresso drinks!!…read more Worth the wait, or come a little later in the morning like we did and no line at all. Their lattes are superb and I can tell their espresso quality is great. Highly recommend the rose lavender latte!

Coffee on the Rocks has a beautiful location and view, but that's the only part of the experience I…read moreenjoyed. The coffee and food were disappointing, and the shop had a strong odor like an old sewer tank. The staff made me feel rushed and unacknowledged; when I asked questions, I got short answers. The customer service took away the excitement and welcoming vibe I'd hoped for. I also left three voicemails for the wedding coordinator and never received a call back. When I mentioned it to the barista, she said the coordinator had been "out," with no further explanation, apology, or alternative contact. I wouldn't spend my time or money here again.

Most adorable stationary store with a coffee shop! They have hilariously funny cards so I had to…read moresnatch some for various occasions. There's just tons of different things to shop around in here. The coffee is pretty good as well. Lots of different syrups to add and my husband gave a two thumbs up for the beans they use.

Cute coffee shop down the hill. People are very kind and there is a nice comfortable seating area…read moreupstairs but unfortunately the coffee I had was not very good. The chai tea latte lacked flavor (even after the barista kindly offered to fix this) and the honey lavender latte was quite bitter. Not sure what's going on.

Stood in line on a Saturday morning at opening, which is a community experience on it's own…read more Beautiful spot with indoor and patio seating The cinnamon rolls are amazing! We got regular, salted caramel, lemon, blueberry and pecan. Great, friendly service & grabbed 2 black coffees.

I get the hype. These are so good! They are the perfect mix of icing, bread, and deliciousness. We…read morewere able to call the night before and order our rolls. Thanks to other reviewers for sharing this nugget of info! We just left a message with our order and name with number. Thankfully we did because they were already sold out by 8:45 am. Appreciated the staff making the effort to do this for guests that are nit able to get there at opening. At pick up, it was quick and we were in/out. This is also a good spot to use the restroom before heading out for your Estes Park adventures. Will definitely be back when visiting!

What happens when you combine the passions and expertise of two established restauranteurs into a…read morenew and exciting venture? You get the new and improved "Bird's Nest." We were fortunate enough to attend the "soft opening" for brunch today and all I can say is WOW! Prior to this John put his heart and soul into Bird & Jim (across the street) while Rob ran the top restaurant in Estes Park (Seasoned Bistro). The Bird's Nest (which operates seven days a week) will now offer brunch Thurs-Sunday. Our experience was delightful and delicious. Some of the old favorites from Seasoned are back along with some new tasty dishes. The views from the second story are as stunning as anything you will see in Estes Park. There is nothing like this in Estes Park so put it at the top of your list of things to do in Estes.

Stopped in on a Saturday for brunch. Bird's Nest is the sister spot to Bird & Jim across the…read morestreet, sitting just up the road from the Rocky Mountain National Park entrance. Head upstairs if you can. The second floor has big windows and the view really is nice. Everything we got was good. The baked goods are the standout and genuinely unique. Their cinnamon roll isn't the usual doughy pastry. It's made from puff pastry, so it eats more like a fried croissant. Flaky, crisp, and not a gut bomb. Get one. The biscuits and gravy were tasty and so was the burrito. Nothing to complain about on either. The bacon is a bit expensive for what it is, but oh well, you're in a tourist trap town. Everything else felt fairly priced for Estes. Would come back, especially for the pastries.

Charming tea room new to Estes Park, Co. Make your reservation on Open Door (a requirement) and…read morebring your fav book or bestie for some serious catch-up chatter over yummy English-Style afternoon tea and delectable (very British word) snacks and treats. I had this for lunch and loved it! I loved that I was given suggestions for tea options that would pair well with the pre-selected finger food offerings. I also loved the traditional tea service pieces, music, and traditional finger foods. Having been to English tea at a world renowned spot just a hop away from Buckingham Palace, I felt this had enough similarities to call it a "Proper English Tea" ....and a little gem at the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park. My favorites- curry chicken sandwich, scone, clotted cream, carrot cake Petite fours and the apple spice muffin- lovely! Service started a little slow at the start-but tea is that way (except at the spot "a hop from Buckingham Palace" -they serve a lot of people every afternoon) this was much more relaxing and less rushed. I liked that! I would suggest a traditional current jam with more tartness, a little more cream cheese on the cucumber sandwiches and uber-tiny salt and pepper shakers on the table. Oh- and a bold large scale floral wallpaper on the walls in the bathrooms! Other than that-this experience was perfect!!! Some tea selections are avail for purchase here but, when you go to their sister-store The Tea Room- you can select to your heart's desire! Darling Tea sets, many tea options are available at The Tea Room, and every accessory in order to have your own tea party tonight! OH! Check out the bathroom pic-when was the last time you saw a soap and towel dispenser like these? Elementary school? LOVED IT - Happy Retro!

This place is my favorite tea spot and I will never buy tea from anywhere else! The Tea taste…read moreamazing and to know it's local make it so much better! The service was amazing and very knowledgeable and helped me pick the exact tea I was craving! Such a cute shop and feels very homie and vibrant!

Unassuming donut shop but trust me, give it a try…read more Gluten free options and kid approved donuts is all I feel like I need to say.

The server was very nice and I informative. I got an apple fritter with 2 small small pieces of…read moreapple, in the entire fritter. Sure they were fluffy but I want apples in an apple fritter. The sugar raised was good. The glazed were just okay. I probably will not go out of my way to go here. Sorry business owner. I was here ar 7 am and not impressed.

What a lovely and welcoming place. Loved this bar when we visited Estes Park.. We were visiting…read morefrom England (and like all English people , we love a good pub). Rock Cut was our go to. The staff were so friendly and helpful and the beer was great (Galactic IPA for the Boyf and Canyon Crusher for me). We will be back.

The beer was so nice I ordered the same one twice!…read more I put in 20 miles hiking Rocky Mountain National Park in a day a half. I slept about 4 hours the night before to make it early for sunrise. To say that a few tasty beers were what the doctor ordered would be the understatement of the century! None of this matters, of course, to the good folks at Rocky Cut Brewing Company. This is off the main drag of Estes in an unassuming strip plaza. Humble vibes inside, a simple U-shaped bar top with seating all around, a few smaller tables, a community table, and a large patio with mostly picnic table seating. If you're lucky, snag a stool right along the Big Thompson River! Though, I recommend they fix the wooden placeholders for beers, they're leaning on the wrong side of history, we don't want any full glasses of beer reaching an unnecessary demise! Interference IPA * American IPA * 6.7% * 16oz ($7) From their website: "Climbing the Interference Boulder in Rocky Mountain National Park requires strength and power. This Colorado IPA showcases the power of hops with an intense blend forging citrus aromas with a pine forward finish. Featured ingredients: Cascade, El Dorado, Mosaic, Chinook, & Simcoe hops * Recommended adventure: hiking Black Lake, climbing the Twin Owls, skiing upper Hidden Valley." A perfectly apt description. I would summarize this beer just as they did, focusing on hops, citrus, and pine. Absolutely delicious, a memorable IPA in recent memory. I liked it so much I ordered it again and it tasted just as delicious the second time down! They also had a food truck outside, so safe to assume they do this often. Would love to try more of their beers during my next visit. Rock Cut, I see you!

Notchtop came highly recommended by locals. We made two visits during our vacation. The first was a…read morequick order to go. We took it with us to our day at Rocky Mountain National Park. We shared the Breakfast Croissant as it was large enough to split. The staff was very friendly and eager to take our to-go order. Know that this restaurant has a great bakery selection, espresso bar, alchohol and serves many breakfast and lunch options. The inside has a rustic charm with clean restrooms for customers. There is plenty of parking and a large seating area in both the bar and the main restaurant. On our second visit we had time for a proper sit down breakfast. Edith was our server and she was delightful. We ordered coffee, cappuccino, build your own omelette, and eggs benedict. The cappuccino was perfect. Edith kept the coffe cup full and served us waters. The BYO Omelette was large and served with home fried potatoes and sourdough toast. Too much to eat! The eggs benedict was wonderful and I loved the hollandaise sauce as well as the tasty ham. It too came with home fried potatoes. If your a local, you are lucky to make this a regular eating spot. If you are a traveler, make sure you stop by and give them a try.

Came here to Notchtop in Estes Park on a Friday afternoon while we were visiting Rocky Mountain…read moreNational Park. We had just finished hiking a couple of miles around Bear Lake at roughly 10,000 feet, so by the time we arrived around 2 PM, we were pretty exhausted and definitely hungry. I ordered the Rocky Mountain Trout & Eggs for $18.69, which came with fresh Rocky Mountain trout, two eggs any style, home-fried potatoes, and toast. I got my eggs over medium. The trout tasted fresh, but overall I found the dish pretty bland and just kind of meh. There were also quite a few bones in the fish, which made it a little annoying to eat. I'd probably give the dish itself a generous 3/5. It was definitely filling, though. Between the whole trout, two eggs, fried potatoes, and toast, it was a lot of food after the hike. Others at the table ordered the Harvest Panini with turkey, bacon, sliced apples, honey, cheddar, sourdough, and sweet potato fries, as well as what I believe was the Castle Rock Chicken Sandwich with chicken, lettuce, tomato, pesto mayo, avocado, bacon, and provolone on a brioche bun. One person didn't eat avocado, so I was the lucky winner there. I didn't really get a chance to try the other dishes beyond a few sweet potato fries because I was busy working through my own meal. We originally sat outside on the patio, but it started raining, so we moved inside. Unfortunately, once we were indoors, there were quite a few flies around us and our food, which was pretty distracting and definitely brought the experience down a bit. Overall, Notchtop did hit the spot after a tiring hike, and the food seemed fresh and hearty, but my trout dish itself was only okay and the flies inside were a noticeable negative. Apparently, the restaurant is named after Notchtop Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park, which is a pretty fitting name for a place in Estes Park. I'd still consider coming back if I were in Estes Park or visiting RMNP again, but I'd probably try something different next time. Last visited: September 25, 2026