If you stumble across this review and want to plan the perfect day in the mountains, hear me out: 1. Wake up and start driving toward the mountains. 2. Stop at The Shaggy Sheep for the BEST breakfast ever. 3. Continue on to Kenosha Pass or Guanella Pass for the ultimate hikes and mountain views. Bonus points if you do it during fall foliage season. But seriously, The Shaggy Sheep is a 10/10. The food always hits, the service is genuinely friendly, and the atmosphere is exactly what you want from a cozy Western mountain cabin. It's become one of those places that's worth the drive and makes the whole day feel like an adventure. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot before heading into the mountains, put this one on your list! read more

The Shaggy Sheep - Breakfast plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grant, Colorado

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Love this cute little mom and Pop shop off the highway. It comes up quick so make sure you're paying attention offering breakfast and lunch in the summer and lunch and dinner in the winter. This is definitely a must stop. I can't get busy on the weekends so expect a wait but they have a lovely patio for you to sit while your table is ready. Can you stop in for lunch and it was delicious I had the shrimp Poboy and my husband had the French dip. He said it was one of the best French dip he's ever had. Everyone working was so sweet and so friendly it made you feel like you were a local and a part of their family. read more

5 stars and zero regrets. The French dip was ridiculously good, tender beef, tons of flavor, and perfectly garlicky in the best possible way. I would order it again without even looking at the menu. The burger was absolutely massive and delicious, the tomato soup was cozy and yummy, and somehow the potato salad ended up being one of the surprise stars of the meal. Super fresh, really dill-forward, and dangerously easy to keep eating. Everything tasted homemade, the portions were generous, and we left very full and very happy. The Shaggy Sheep absolutely understood the assignment. read more

Wow, wow, wow! I am so glad we finally stopped on our way out for a camping trip. We arrive an hour before they were closing on a Friday afternoon. The place is spotlessly clean, staff is friendly and welcoming, and the food is unreal! I am not much of a French dip person but i saw that it was made either their brisket and it seemed like the brisket was a very popular item. My husband ordered a burger either fries, which is his go too at most restaurants and we saw quite a few people devouring when we walked in. My French dip was literally the best one I have ever had and was perfect in every way - bread was soft yet held everything together, brisket was cooked perfectly, and the dip was a flavor explosion. I got a cucumber salad as my side which was also packed with flavor - dill, onions, vinegar. I made my husband try it and he quickly regretted his selection. He did say the burger was excellent. read more

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The food is exactly what I would expect from this eclectic hole in the wall. We split French toast and enjoyed the beef brisket with eggs. Don't skip the cheddar biscuits. There is a nice selection of shaggy sheep decor by the desk. read more

Great friendly service from people who clearly care about good food! The scones are to die for. Worth stopping for.

Well hidden gem on the side of the road. Don't be fooled as the food is Michelin star worthy. The Chefs Mom run front of house and is charming. read more

Very nice small mountain cafe. Food selection and service are good but be prepared for a short wait as the restaurant is popular. I had the breakfast burrito with green chili strips and would order again. read more

Wonderful restaurant in the heart of bailey - super friendly mother and daughter team--the food was amazing! fresh ingredients, quaint bar and plenty of ample parking! read more

Four days in Bailey, four days of eating at The Shaggy Sheep. Is that a record? Considering how good the food is, maybe not. Our top fave was the burger: amazingly flavorful with each ingredient fresh, carefully chosen, perfect. It looks so much more simple than it is. Next to it, the hand-cut fries are spectacular and the dill-laden potato salad is bright and refined. Chilaquiles (with excellent salsa verde), fluffy French toast and a French dip with smoke-ringed brisket rounded out our dining tour, and there's still more we'd like to try. The service from both the waitstaff and co-owner Sarah was bar none and so much fun. Great people who take a lot of pride in this wonderful thing they've built. And they don't miss a beat with the funky sheep decor! We're fans for life. read more

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Visited the Snack trailer before a Father's Day hike to gran an iced coffee. Coffee was good and the 2 people working in the airstream were super nice. We ended up coming back after the hike and got a pretzel and a spinach artichoke pie. Food was exactly what we needed. Definitely coming back when we venture down to Bailey to hike read more

The Shaggy Sheep - Snack Shack - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grant, Colorado

We've been to The Shaggy Sheep several times, and it never disappoints. The breakfasts and lunches are incredible, and we kept hearing how great dinner is. I had the French dip a couple weeks ago and it was honestly the best French dip I've ever had. And don't skip the bakery items, they are SO good! What really makes The Shaggy Sheep special, though, are the people. The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming, and that same warmth comes through in the service. You can tell they genuinely care about their food, their restaurant, and the people who walk through the door. One of our absolute favorite spots in the area. Highly recommend! read more

The food was phenomenal. Best Shrimp Po Boy I had in awhile. French fries were perfect. Service was great!!!! Loved watching the hummingbirds zoom on front porch as well. Thanks for such an amazing lunch read more

We have passed this spot many times on the way back from hiking and skiing but have never gotten the opportunity to stop. We planned a hike near Grant today so we could stop at the Shaggy Sheep on the way back. The staff were super friendly and had great suggestions. We liked the food and would definitely love to try other dishes as well. It a small spot inside but came in at open at 11am and we were easily sat. On the way out the server also gave me a to go cup of coffee. Worth the stop! read more

The Shaggy Sheep - Carnitas burrito, mushroom soup and one of the salads with brisket. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grant, Colorado

Quite simply the best mountain restaurant. Amazing food, world class service and the friendliest faces around.

The Shacky Sheep is a fun, delicious gem. It's off of Kenosha Pass. If you blink you will miss it. The breakfast is amazing with large portions and homemade jams and hand cut breakfast potatoes. Great service! Don't leave without a homemade fried pie! They have a fun outdoor area with picnic tables and a food track with more snack like things. Could be a nice break spot on a road trip. read more

The Shaggy Sheep - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grant, Colorado

Stopped in for lunch after a day exploring Guanella pass and very pleasantly surprised to find this adorable restaurant. The service is phenomenal (thank you Mandy!) and they food was outstanding. We also enjoyed the garden and humming birds while we waited a few minutes for our table to be ready. read more

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This was such a great find! Beautiful atmosphere, fabulous people, & even better food. The waitress had amazing recommendation and the prices were reasonable. read more

We were heading home from Denver and decided to stop at The Shaggy Sheep for breakfast. Our meal was yummy. I had the baked avocado, layered with 2 eggs and fried potatoes and my husband had the Classic with smoked brisket. He raved about the brisket and the potatoes. The service was friendly and fast. The restaurant is welcoming and feels homey. Plus they have a little gift shop. We'll stop again. read more

Every time we come that way we stop in! Great jams and jellies, and a great breakfast! Everyone is SSO friendly!

The food was so good and the service was excellent. Very friendly and attentive. Couldn't leave without purchasing some delicious bakery items to take with us on the road! Will go back in a heartbeat! read more

This place more than lives up to the hype! I'm staying about a mile down the road, so stopped in yesterday and went with the burger, which is one of the best I've ever had (and I'm a burger lover). Went back today, and while I wanted another burger I needed the salad. The calabacitas didn't disappoint! Everything was fresh and delicious. They've got a bar area to the right, cocktail menu, and several good beers on tap. To the left is the gift shop (local jams, t-shirts, mugs), and further down is the main dining area. They've even got some "bar" seating right by the windows overlooking 285. Staff couldn't be more friendly! You'll feel at home right when you walk in. Pull over! You won't regret it. read more

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Stopped at this place randomly driving from Denver to Buena Vista and glad we did. Super comfy little cafe and bar with great decor and awesome little gifts. We were immediately welcomed with the most friendly staff, they are simply wonderful! Good selection of draft beers, wine on tap, and terrific house made cocktails. I had the short rib sandwich that came with grilled onions and a jalapeño cream sauce on a brioche bun. It was tender and delicious. But the star of my meal was the hand cut French fries, so very delicious. Perfectly salted, crisp-tender, and golden brown. You'll love this little gem in the mountains! read more

The Shaggy Sheep - Short Rib Sandwich and French Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grant, Colorado

Arrived at 2:30pm to be told there would be a 30 minute wait and that we would only be offered "small bites" after 3pm once we were finally sat. We were the only ones waiting... there were zero efforts made to accommodate. As a local, I won't be returning. read more

Shot by this place doing 55 several times and always thought I should stop. Yesterday I did and now I am so sorry it took so long. Top quality food and service. Definitely headed back just to end up here. read more

Have been in once for breakfast and once for lunch. Both were pretty good. The breakfast was pretty simple classic diner type food. For lunch the burger was great! Soup and fries were good too. Potato salad was just ok. Service was phenomenal! Friendly, kind, attentive. Great option if you're traveling on 285. read more

We asked our son-in-law for advice on where to eat along the highway 285. He suggested the shaggy sheep. We didn't have high expectations, but we were pleasantly surprised at this excellent spot. It is located in Grant, Colorado. Don't blink or you will miss it. When you walk through the front door, you will see a selection of delicious empanada fruit pies that are fresh baked. We had lunch here and found the Carnitas tacos, the brisket sandwich, and the burger all terrific. The potato salad was some of the best we've ever had. A potato soup with chorizo was also wonderful. It seems all the food is baked in-house from scratch. Service was attentive, even though the place was packed. Word seems to be out, the shaggy sheep is the place for home cooked gourmet dining along 285. We agree! read more

I stopped by for a burger while out on a drive, and it was super tasty. And that was despite making an unfortunate choice to get green chile on it, thinking it was just chunks of chile, but in fact, it was stew. I should have figured this out when they asked me if I wanted it on the side, so it was my fault. Despite this, it was a slightly damp but still delicious burger. The bun held up surprisingly well, and I ended up with a side of green chile fries! read more

Stopped in for breakfast and was not disappointed. Service was friendly and helpful and our classic breakfasts were spot on. We'll definitely visit again! read more

Little spot on the mt side between the big city and the top of the pass. Nice place, decent food, and a little rest. read more

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What a gem! This fun, cozy diner is in an area with not a lot of food options. That said, they certainly don't rest on their laurels because of it. We came for an early lunch driving through. I had the Quinoa Salad with chicken. It was fresh, delicious and filled me up. My husband had the brisket tacos (they were on special), and he loved them as well. We both had a cocktail as well, and they did not disappoint. Service was fun and super friendly! Don't miss out on this local, gem! read more

The Shaggy Sheep - Cocktails - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grant, Colorado

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What a great place!...the staff is friendly and welcoming to this local favorite. We enjoyed two breakfasts there....delicious blueberry pancakes with a side of fresh fruit, jalapeño biscuits with a tasty sausage gravy and the green chili smothered breakfast burrito... Being a clean and bright establishment is a big plus....along with just being in Colorado read more

Friendly spot with tasty, fresh food including baked goods. Great spot to spot off while heading to the mountains on 285...I have driven past it for years and wish I had stopped earlier. I had the chilaquiles appetizer and would recommend it including the homemade chips. Rustic mountain decor, good for families or couples. read more

The Shaggy Sheep - Chilaquiles. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grant, Colorado

Ok, you know when you're on a road trip and you pass all these kitschy, roadside cafes and restaurants and wonder whether or not you should stop and give it a shot because more often than not you will be greatly disappointed? Well this is DEFINITELY NOT one of those times!! We were in Littleton, Colorado visiting friends who also have a home in Crested Butte, and they have driven by The Shaggy Sheep for the past 9 years and never stopped in once. Fortunately, today was the day they ended that record! I can't begin to tell you how awesome it was! From the moment you walk in you can feel the love in the room and you get an immediate feeling of being "home". In fact, the first person to greet us is affectionately called "mom" by everyone. Now mom is pretty sassy, and really quick witted, and she also truly makes you feel like one of her own. I was so worried that I wasn't going to like the food because I wanted so badly to review them, and lucky for me, and you if you're ever in the area, it didn't disappoint! There were four of us and we all fell in love with The Shaggy Sheep. I had the Tequila lime chicken which was really moist and tasty, two of us had their Smoked brisket which they both said was delicious, and one of us had their Carnitos tacos, which also didn't disappoint! I also tried their green chili soup, which if you love a little heat, which I do, you should definitely try it! As we were waiting for our food I took a little stroll around the storefront where they were selling various sweatshirts and t-shirts with their logo, and REALLY beautiful handed-knitted hats made by none other than mom herself! I was so bummed that I live in South Florida because I honestly wanted to buy one! But what I DID buy, and I highly recommend you do as well, was some of their homemade preserves! I bought the blueberry, mixed berry, strawberry, and my absolute favorite, their mango jalapeño! In fact, we made a pork tenderloin that night and served that on top of it, and OMG was it amazing! So don't pass up this one in particular. It would even be great on a piece of cheese! And speaking of "don't pass up", DEFINITELY leave room for one of their fruit filled pies or one of their scones, all of which were great! The pies are individual sized which at first I thought were empanadas, because that's what they looked like. We were pressed for time so I bought four pies and two scones to go, and I'm really glad I did! They were all REALLY delicious and they didn't skimp on the filling, but my favorite was the pumpkin. I just happen to love pumpkin, not inferring the others weren't equally as delicious. I also happen to love scones but I do find more often than not they are much drier than they should be. There were not. They had the perfect amount of moisture and their flavor, I chose peach, was so delicate and delicious! Hopefully I haven't ranted on too long, but if you're ever in the area and want really good, really hearty, homemade cooking and baked goods, served by a staff that is so warm and welcoming that you feel like family, DO NOT DO LIKE MY FRIENDS DID FOR NINE YEARS, be sure YOU stop at The Shaggy Sheep. And if you do, please give "mom" a hug from me!!! OMG, I ALMOST FORGOT TO MENTION THE FRENCH FRIES!!! I don't know what they do to their fries, well actually I do but I swore I wouldn't tell anyone, but their French fries are freaking AMAZING!! DEFINITELY order some for your side. But if you do you may as well order a side for the table otherwise you'll be lucky if you get to eat any of your own once one of your table mates tastes yours! Seriously, they are THAT good!! read more

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A highly satisfying meal! We stopped here for lunch and got the cheese burger and brisket sandwich. Both were delicious. We also indulged in their apple turnover - AH-mazing! The restaurant is cute and welcoming. We had our pup with us so we ate outside. Great spot. Recommend. Thank you! read more

The Shaggy Sheep - Outdoor sign - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grant, Colorado

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Likely similar to how many people stumble on The Shaggy Sheep, we were heading back from skiing and I-70 was backed up. We pulled up yelp and discovered the Shaggy Sheep. The parking lot is pretty big and at grade, so you can go to one end if you need some speed to merge back onto 285. We had called to make a reservation (highly recommended due to COVID) and the staff was very thankful that we did. When we walked in, there were a bunch of hats and scarves for sale on the left that were super soft and presumably knit from Shaggy Sheep wool! Our waitress was Morgan (who has a super cool tattoo sleeve) and she was spectacular. She brought us water and took our drink orders and since we were ready to order our meals, she also took those! Our food came out quickly. I had ordered the short rib with beets and my wife got a burger with fries. I was very excited to try the short rib, and I was not disappointed. I merely needed a fork to cut through the rib. There was a nice crust on it and the flavor was good. The beets were just slightly undercooked or under-pickled. They were firmer than I was comfortable putting my fork into, but the flavor was great. I like when the taste and texture is closer to the original of my food. My wife's burger was also great. I thought it was cooked well and the toasted bun provided a nice little crunch on the inside. That was a nice surprise. This will definitely be a "recommend to friends" and "need to go back" for me whenever we're driving through that area of 285. read more

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We stopped by here on the way to Crested Butte on a whim and we were truly blown away by how incredible the food and staff were. I had the black bean burger and it was one of the best i've ever had! Their fries remind me of five guys but better!! They absolutely know what's up here. Do yourself a favor and stop!! - also they have great merch HA read more

The Shaggy Sheep - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grant, Colorado

Up here we don't have a grand amount of selection. We're rural, we're sparse, we have neither the time nor the disposable cash to support a Denver's-worth of restaurants. So imagine the absolute Triple Word Score in finding the Shaggy Sheep! It's delicious, it's uncompromisingly down-home friendly, and best of all, it's right here in my backyard. Sarah and the entire crew are nearly as delicious at the Chipotle and Lime Chicken sandwich. The potato soup is proof positive that the Universe loves me and wants me to be happy. Breakfast usually consists of three parts Joy and two parts Butter, along with whatever Chris and his team pads that out with (try the jalapeño biscuits!) In the summer, the Airstream trailer out back is a welcome addition. Plop down in an Adirondack chair, sip your beer and listen to the sounds of your blood pressure dropping and the mountains calling. You're going to love it! read more

The Shaggy Sheep - "Milk, chocolate chip cookie and utter contentment" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grant, Colorado

Gem of a place! Great food and really friendly service. Spent a lot of the time watching the hummingbirds. Went home with some fantastic scones and a new hiking hat! read more

The food here is delicious! I tried the green chili and tacos, and my husband ordered the ruben sandwich - the special of the day. The tacos had a different seasoning, i enjoyed quite a bit, and then i took a bite off the ruben sandwich and made me want my own (but i stuck with my tacos). All in all, it was all very yummy! When close to this town, i would definitely return to have more of that chili! Oh and definitely have more of their apple pie! Thank read more

The Shaggy Sheep - Apple pie with vanilla ice cream. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Grant, Colorado