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The Bird's Nest

4.1 (133 reviews)
Open • 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Classy
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Emma W.

We stayed at the little cabins next door to this place and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food and coffee I feel that Estes has very few nice dining places, most are mediocre at best, so it was nice to find one more place to finally add to the list of places to come back to The first time we dropped in we were a bit hungry so we shared a pizza. It was a little over the top but extremely good! The next time we went we got their drink specials of the day and they were also super good You also get a killer view and have the option to sit inside or out! Definitely will be back!

Upstairs seating area, so nice!
Alexa D.

We are on a road trip and had an amazing morning viewing elk in RMNP. We have loved visiting Colorado and can see why Coloradans are proud of their glorious natural parks, peaks, and forests. This cafe has beautiful views from the upstairs seating area and is conveniently situated close to the entrance of RMNP. Our drinks were great, and our pastries were also so good. We felt that the woman working the counter was unnecessarily hostile towards us, she seemed annoyed at us just for ordering. This intensified when I asked if she could heat a cinnamon roll (which is fine to give it to us cold, I just didn't expect the negativity upon asking, considering that there was a toaster/microwave thing right there and no line). I had seen photos of the beautiful melting icing cinnamon roll online, and that's mainly what brought us in. When we were sitting upstairs, we heard her being really sweet/nice to everyone else that came in. I just felt unwelcome. But our drinks and pastries were really nice, and so were the views and comfy seating upstairs.

fig, goat cheese, prosciutto, arugula, balsamic
Jailissa J.

this was surprisingly sooo yummy! my favorite was the mushroom pizza. i'm not usually a crust person, but it was so light and crispy. the workers at the service counter were so nice and helpful. love that they had indoor and outdoor seating. the upstairs seating was cool

Perfect pair.  Almond croissant and Oso house blend.
Steven C.

Another great stop. Best almond croissant EVER!!! My waistline will prove I know a thing or two about pastries. This is top notch. Again great service and staff. A must stop when in EP

Why the fig not
Ashley B.

This cafe was a very nice spot for us to grab lunch in the middle of our roadtrip. I got the why the fig not pizza which was $20 but the portion was pretty big. One thing I wish is that the dough had a bit more flavor or salt because once I got to the crust it didn't have any flavor. The service was good and it's a nice small business. The restrooms were clean and I liked the wallpaper they had inside. They also have a water refilling station near the restroom so it was a perfect pit stop.

Amy D.

Ok, so I was determined to find the best cinnamon roll in Estes Park. This was not the best cinnamon roll in Estes Park . It was more of a croissant type of roll, when I was really hankering after the kind with that soft, doughy texture. Did it taste bad? Absolutely not. So I can't comment on anything else except that the muffin was a bit better. I found overall this not to be my top pick for bakeries, though! Next time I'm in the beautiful Estes Park I want to check out Cinnamon's bakery. Servers were kind!

Second floor gorgeous views
Natalie P.

I fell in love with the views at this cafe. The second floor offers gorgeous views of the mountain while you enjoy your food. I stopped by for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised by the amazing flavor of their burritos. They are freshly made since they have a working kitchen. I didn't have a chance to try their flatbreads but if their burritos are any indication of deliciousness then I'm sure they are great. The coffee here is really good too. I opted for the my usual order of vanilla latte with almond milk and really enjoyed my drink.

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Grater F.

This is the perfect pit stop either on your way in our out of a hike in the Rocky Mountains! I was visiting a friend in town and we stopped here for matcha's after our morning hike. I added the CBD add on to mine which was a nice twist and the drinks were 10/10. The customer service was great, the gal making drinks was very friendly and quick. It's a super cute interior with massive ceilings and looks like they have an event space as well. Their juice/smoothie menu looked delicious in addition to their pizzas.

Ashley P.

Such a cute and aesthetic place, perfect after a Rocky Mountain National Park hike. We got the margherita pizza with pickled onions and it was served super hot and fresh. I enjoyed the sauce a lot!

Julia M.

I visited the Bird's Nest every day that I was in Estes Park, including a special trip at 6am before I left for the airport... yes it really is that good! First let me start by saying: pristine location and aesthetic inside. Gorgeous views of the mountains, plentiful seating and an adorable loft area perfect for catching up with friends. Service was excellent and friendly, offering recommendations for what to try. The drinks? Incredible. I tried multiple seasonal lattes and an evergreen latte, all amazing. Baked goods?? Get a biscotti to dip in your coffee (trust me). The PIZZA? My gosh, so unexpectedly good for a coffee shop. The Bird's Nest was one of my favorite foodie locations in Estes and my only regret is I live out of state and can't visit more often.

The view from upstairs.
Glenn K.

The pizza with elk pepperoni was delicious and the crust, oh the crust was amazing. The place was quiet and we had a wonderful view of the Rockies sitting upstairs. We even went back the next morning for coffee and baked goods.

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Elijah C.

Beautiful cafe and lovely service, as well as solid food offerings gives this a 5 star! Stop by and hope that the upstairs is accessible because it's gorgeous :)

Chocolate croissant,  coffee and cinnamon roll
Raj P.

We had a chocolate croissant, cinnamon roll, and veg burrito. Coffee was great . All fresh and tasted amazing. location is great. Place was clean and staff was very kind. We definitely be back here again.

Cinnamon vanilla latte

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Great place for pastries (even gluten free!) and coffee. Nice seating areas for chilling out.

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Great coffee, great pizzas, great pastries, great service, great vibe. Definitely my go-to while I was in Estes Park.

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