I understand why this place has been around for years!!!!!…read more yes yes yes yes yes a million times YES!!! From cookies to brownies to bacon cheddar croissant to gelato to iced coffee and everything in between, oh my lantaaaaaaaaaaaa--- it's like I died and went to heaven! 10/10 this place rocks your socks off! Service is quick and it's a small place so the line gets long fast, but it's so worth the wait. I love the location as there's plenty of bench's and area to sit or just continue walking around Aspen. No pics because I ate it too fast. My favorite flavor gelato was black diamond, it was like cookies and cream but with brownie / fudge? I loved that if you buy 3 cookies you get one free! Can't wait to go back to aspen and have more Paradise.

Good gelato and a nice mix of flavors. Each scoop comes with a small chipper cookie, and adding a…read morecone is less than a dollar. The espresso gelato had ice crystals in it, and so I worry that the less popular flavors sit for a while.

I'm writing this review for two reasons: one, to talk about the amazing food, and two, to let the…read morestaff know how grateful I am for helping me through a very uncomfortable situation I found myself while visiting Aspen for a work trip. A woman I met on the plane from Denver told me this was one of her two favorite places in town, so naturally I had to find it. As I was walking over, a complete stranger struck up a conversation, and being friendly, I chatted with him along the way. Before I knew it he was telling me he wanted to come eat with me, and I could not get my "No" out fast enough. I quickly realized he was under the influence, dealing with a mental health issue, or both and I wasn't sure how to free myself from him. I didn't even know his name. Once we sat down, I excused myself to the bathroom so I could tell the staff I had no idea who he was, or whether he intended to pay or expected me to. I'm not writing this to demonize the poor man, who at the end of the day was clearly pulling on some unconscious compassion. I'm writing it to thank the staff. Everyone was so kind, asking if I was okay, assuring me they'd split the check, and I think one of them even offered to walk me out the back if I wanted an escape route. We made it through dinner, he paid for himself, and I figured out how to shake him loose afterward. I'm so grateful for all the checking in you did throughout the evening, and for helping me not overreact. I'd wanted an app, a salad, a dessert. I also needed to get out of there. The bread was super yum, the Bolognese was decadent, and the Tuscan Chardonnay was gorgeous. I'll recommend this place to everyone. Sorry for bringing drama into your establishment. I'm sure a Michelin-adjacent restaurant doesn't need that on a Sunday. Thanks again for the great food and the great, above-and-beyond service.

Delicious bread and olive oil, excellent Pomodoro and a great rosé from Provence! Excellent service…read moreand a beautiful space. Can't wait to come back!

I'm generally too broke to go here, but sometimes I like to cosplay as a rich tourist and sip a…read morecappuccino with my pinky out. Last time I went they weren't playing any music so I could hear several of the conversations going on around me. One guy kept repeating the phrase "$5 million isn't enough!", meanwhile I had just spent my last $10 on an overpriced hot chocolate. Still, I like this place. The gold decor is nice, if not somewhat tacky, and the cappuccino is possibly the best in town. The mocha croissant is something to behold as well. 3.8/5

I really wanted to like this place, especially with the cute atmosphere and convenient location…read moreattached to Hotel Jerome. It's on the smaller side but has a decent amount of seating, and the bakery treats were actually pretty yummy. Unfortunately, that's about where the positives ended for me. The service was incredibly slow, and the staff came across as sassy and unhelpful. Orders were either incorrect or completely forgotten, and what frustrated me most was the lack of any apology or effort to make things right. For a place charging these kinds of prices, I would expect a much better level of customer service. I don't mind paying more for a good experience, but this was definitely not worth it. Disappointing overall, and I won't be back for more.

I honestly thought this place might be a bit of a tourist trap, but I was pleasantly surprised! The…read morefood was yummy, the drinks were good, and I really loved the cozy atmosphere. There's not a ton of seating, so I can imagine the wait gets pretty long during the busier seasons. Definitely worth considering a reservation if you're visiting during peak times. Overall, really impressed and glad we gave it a try!

I'm here for my sister's bachelorette weekend, I booked a reservation months in advance for 4 PM…read more We show up to the restaurant and it was empty doors closed. Our reservation was in five minutes. We walked in immediately and were disregarded and treated horribly. We were standing for five minutes until someone said OK you can take a seat. The owner or someone that worked there had their dog in the back of the restaurant. It smelled like dirty dish water, we were disgusted. We sat down finally after awkwardly standing there and then we had a server come up to tell us that they have a private party at 5:30 and needed to leave by then , no consideration. If I canceled my reservation, I would've been charged $100 a person, we looked at her and said OK well this is ridiculous. We booked this in advance and she said we'll make sure not to charge you and we said yeah you're not charging us $100 per person ($600!!!) The worst service, the weirdest vibes and so uncomfortable everyone was so unfriendly and it was super disappointing considering we were so excited for this for my sister's bachelorette. I would not recommend this place to anyone it was horrible. Do not go here.. horrible vibes, horrible people working there. Smelled like dirty socks.

Outrageously expensive, yes; hang out for locals and tourists, yes; great coffee and amazingly…read moredelicious desserts, oh definitely yes! All coffees well made. Iced latte is perfection. Black Forest cake is out of this world. Service is attentive and professional.

Really great coffee and pastries. They serve them pretty quick too and their smoked coffee is…read morereally delicious as well

oh my G-d the food here first and foremost is worth whatever wait you may have. The portions are…read morelarge and the bread is fantastic on the sandwiches. The salad was amazing but I don't recall the name. Our server was very nice and knew a ton about the wine list. What a quaint, delicious hotspot. Yum!

Our experience at Meat & Cheese in Aspen was disappointing from beginning to end…read more To start with, the food was mediocre in every sense. The quality did not justify the prices, the flavors were forgettable, and nothing we ordered stood out. Unfortunately, what happened afterward was far worse. My wife accidentally left behind a shopping bag containing a brand new pair of sunglasses she had purchased earlier that day. When she returned to retrieve them, our interaction with a server named Carson was deeply disappointing. Instead of simply confirming ownership in a courteous and professional manner, Carson repeatedly questioned whether the sunglasses were actually hers. He kept emphasizing that they were brand new and worth around $600, making it clear that he found it difficult to believe they belonged to her. It was impossible not to feel that she was being judged based solely on her appearance. There is absolutely nothing wrong with verifying ownership of a valuable item. In fact, we appreciate businesses that take lost property seriously. What is unacceptable is allowing assumptions and stereotypes to influence how customers are treated. One lesson worth remembering is that genuine elegance and long established wealth rarely need to announce themselves. Those who have had the privilege of success across generations often feel no need to advertise it with designer logos or outward displays. True class is reflected in education, humility, confidence, and, above all, in the way people treat others. Ironically, Carson's assumptions said far more about his own judgment than they did about my wife. No customer should ever be made to feel that they need to "look wealthy" in order to be treated with respect. We hope management addresses this issue seriously. The mediocre food was forgettable. Being judged and treated with prejudice is not. Every guest deserves to be treated with courtesy, professionalism, and dignity, regardless of how they are dressed or what assumptions someone chooses to make about them.

My mom was craving a crepe so we stopped here! The prices were much higher than we were used to for…read morecrepes, which make this place a little more unattractive, but it was okay

Really great crepe spot! Fresh ingredients, lots of options, a little on the pricey side but that's…read moreAspen for you! Honestly great spot to work as well. I really liked the outside seating. Staff wasn't overly friendly but still a good spot!

Find your entire scholastic reading list at this Aspen 50 year old institution…read more From the outside, Explore Books looks like a lovely small cottage, but its appearance belies a much larger house that holds thousands of imminently curated books. Enter, and find a room to your left with your high school and college reading list by must read authors. Next find a second room dedicated to Children's books. Then on the other side you'll discuss poetry, history, philosophy, science, politics, and Staff picks. Upstairs you'll find the arts, cooking, home and garden, as well as a cafe and wine bar (with great views of the mountains). Our group, who have varying tastes and interests, spent nearly two hours exploring this wonderful bookstore, and happily found what we searched.

Great little bookstore and we are oh so grateful for their partnership with the Aspen Literary…read moreFestival this year! They had a pop up as well as events at their bookstore which were amazing. I have always loved that this shop is inside an old house, but it just brings all the vibes in the Fall months. Just FYI, as you can imagine, Aspen is pricey so don't be offended if you see a sign for a 5% upcharge on goods so they can keep this shop independent and running!

Love this place. Stopped by in the mornings when I worked in Aspen for a year. A pastry and coffee…read moregot me going. They also have large burritos that will fill you up.

Great burritos, Apple Jesus muffins, cinnamon rolls, and outstanding sourdough loaves of bread!…read more Good coffee too... Just wish they had indoor seating for colder seasons!

Go to the cafe and ask for the Iced Americano, Glen style. "Hi, can I please get an iced americano…read moreglen style?" (Super deluxe Mux iced americano latte) I traveled all the way over Independence pass and beyond. I traveled from the Atlantic to the Pacific. I was very pleasantly surprised when Glen M himself handcrafted me a Glen style beverage. I would recommend this establishment.

Great coffee! Love the almond pastry, and as a bonus the ski shop is superb! Glen and his crew…read morewill fit you perfectly to your ideal boat. And if the ski made the wall it earned its place. Enjoy!