I have many friends in Boulder and nearby who have told me for years that this is the very best…read moremeal they have had in Nederland. I have hardly ever eaten in town as we are usually just passing through to other locations in western Boulder County and adjacent counties, like Gilpin. We had a house guest who was interested to see the mountain ride along the Peak to Peak Highway this weekend, so we did the ride and then on the way back to Boulder, stopped here for lunch. So did apparently most of the people out on a beautiful Saturday. It was mobbed, both inside and out, and the wait list was 20 minutes for inside and 45 for outside. We put our name on the list for "first available" which turned to be inside, and at 25 minutes, close enough. That was fine for me, as the weather was changing outside. Inside was clean and moderately noisy but not obtrusively so. Outside had traffic noise and people waiting to be called, some with multiple dogs on leash, milling around. There is a prominent sign stating that only service dogs are allowed in. Their pizzas are small enough to be considered as an individual serving. We are not all big eaters, especially at lunch, so we ordered two for the three of us and even so, had a few pieces to take home for leftovers use. We ordered the Margherita and the Mama Suprema and everyone got enough to have some of each if they chose to. We had non-alcoholic drinks this time but their bar menu was very tempting with both beers and ciders on tap. I had only Margherita slices. The marinara was classic family recipe, the mozzarella was in small balls and the fresh basil leaves were prominent. The dough was Italian family recipe style, with wood fired char in appropriate amounts. This is not NYC style which has a stiffer bake and much more char. I do love both. The Mama Suprema had marinara sauce, with sausage, green peppers, red onion, mozzarella, and fresh garlic. The two that ate it said it was a great combo with a little kick but not hot and spicy. Our drinks were fine, an Arnold Palmer, a local root beer on tap and my sparkling water, which was an entire 16 oz bottle. I never had to ask for a refill. Our server was quick, friendly, with an efficiently positive demeanor and we really enjoyed the meal. The place was very clean and family friendly as a neighbor table had two small children enjoying themselves and sitting on boosters, nicely provided by the restaurant. The line went out the door until we were ready to leave, when most customers had finally been able to be seated. Plan ahead and be relaxed, because this is apparently what Saturday lunch looks like during the busier parts of the year. It was well worth it, prices were standard and everything was served on actual dishes, including the pizza. Often places will serve with the metal pan from the oven which is awkward on a table with multiple pizzas.

Line wrapped around the corner. Everyone waiting said it was the best spot in town. After a little…read morewait, we snagged a table. Luckily, two tops seemed pretty readily available. I want to say it was busy for sure but because it's pizza, there is no actual urgency. The pizzas take as long as they take so give yourself plenty of time. A few things I'd like to take a moment to point out. A.) Pizza needed to be cooked longer. I would have preferred them to cook it so that the cheese all melted. It's not really appetizing when it's not. Maybe another min or two could help but I'm guessing with them being as busy as they were, they may have pulled them early. B.) plates could have been cleaner. Server also asked us more than once if we needed anything else, and I did ask for a glass with ice so I can add it to our warm water that was on the table when we arrived, and I also asked for a straw and never received either. Pretty disappointed in the service. Nice enough young lady but don't ask me if I need anything and then never do it. Twice. It could have been cleaner across the board. Lots of flies and gnats flying around. I waited tables for decades and I always hustled. Clearing, cleaning, greeting a table so you know someone is coming even if you can't take their order yet. I think maybe just the small town and laid back lifestyle could explain it all. On the plus side, I am excited about reheating the pizza for lunch today because it was a little under, it will cook nicely today.

Can't say enough great things about Knotted Root. Sure, there are other breweries in town, but the…read morequality of beers here are amazing! I've been coming for years but always see new things. Bartenders are so friendly and if you come when it's slow, are great to talk beer with. They have a large open and colorful taproom that allows dogs! Lots of great beer choices, and they specialize in hoppy IPA's. They also had a Pilsner and my favorite, their Sour Goo series. I loved my Cherry goo and it was a perfect drink after wandering around downtown. Head over here on your visit to Ned and you'll love it! Food trucks and snacks here too.

This is the place to go after a great hike!…read more Their selection of home brews is pretty stellar. Spectra Colors? Thick Mélange goo? One Million Dollars....Welp Yes Please!!! Very chill ambiance with live Dead playing in the background. Nice service and chill clientele. Try the pretzels they are addictively good: Especially the chilli lime. Throw in a cute house dog that is featured on a beer can and it is a win win win.

Excellent BBQ joint (with lots of other good stuff) - we had the sampler and it was QUITE tasty!…read more Friendly and helpful staff and cool deck overlooking the river. Highly recommended!

What has happened to Busey Brews? I recall a fun spot where wait staff would discuss and encourage…read moreyou to try different beers and talk with you about specials, etc. I recall meeting the friendliest staff in Ned. Yesterday we went in for an early dinner, and the host could not have been more rude. Tall guy with the bird on his neck (tat). We wanted to discuss beers and the special. Bird guy said, "what, you can't use the QR code?" Actually, in this day and age, a restaurant that still uses QR codes to order is a sign that they simply want to save money and not employ polite staff. Finally, a pleasant enough woman took our order. Because really their attitude was, "we are doing you a favor by waiting on you". The food and beer was as good as usual but the staff were as rude and unhappy as I've ever seen. And I've worked in the restaurant industry a while. We will be frequenting the pizza place next door from now on and avoiding the unfriendly Busey Brews atmosphere. thank you very much.

In town from Ohio. Went to watch some college football and heard this was the spot to do so…read more The menu is small but good. They serve put of a permanent food truck out front cuz the place is very small. Made out of shipping containers. There was one tv upstairs, 5 TVs in the bar and 2 giant TVs out on the patio. You order food inside with the bartenders and they give you a pager. When it's ready you go out to the truck to get it. Food was good. Salty. Hot dogs were some of the best hot dogs I've had. Very big and really good. The nachos and cheese were good. Classic. The loaded tots were super salty. I think it was the chili sauce. We had fun. Good atmosphere. The bartenders were great. Very friendly and very attentive. We would go back.

We were at another establishment while in Estes Park and had time to watch a specific baseball…read moregame, our home team in WI, the Milwaukee Brewers, but the current spot couldn't get the game on. We asked the bartender where we might be able to watch it and they suggested Bogey's. We took a little walk and there it was! They have an outdoor area, as well, the inside is more like a row-style layout and rectangular. They do everything in there, cooking bar foods, a bunch of TVs, and clearly happen to be a major baseball bar! So, they got the game on for us ASAP! And we got to watch our team come from behind and win the game! Yahooooooo! The guys behind the bar were so much fun! We did a little friendly poop-talking (part of sports, IMO!) but had a blast hanging with them and other locals. I'd definitely want to stop by here again next time I'm in Estes Park!!! Thanks guys, it was a BLAST!!!

Been visiting The Canteen for years for tasty lunch or dinner, but I am blown away by the…read moreexperience of having them host a group event. Food and drinks were fantastic, but the service was remarkable. We had a wedding welcome party in the upstairs area and received a rare level of care. The team handled a boisterous group of almost 40 with aplomb, and a week later people are still talking about how fast everything moved. It set the perfect tone for the whole weekend. I already liked The Canteen but now hold them in a place of special regard. Plus...the jumbo pretzels.

As soon as we arrived we were greeted by our waiter Stefan with a BIG SMILE and he took our order,…read moreCali Burger, Fries and a wedge salad. I had the Tivoli Outlaw Beer and Daril had Chardonnay. Hanging out on the deck in the sun was awesome. A few minutes after our order was delivered Stefan came back to our table to make sure that we liked what we got and to see if we needed anything else. I gotta say I ordered my Cali Burger Medium Rare and man it was only perfect. The amount of fries they serve for ONE is enough for TWO people they are generous!!! Damian the Mgr. brought us out our 2nd round of beverages so we could enjoy our surroundings. While sitting on the deck 2 ladies came walking by and asked how we liked our meal. We told them how delicious and great it was and the marched right in and got a table. Proof Positive that the Canteen is where you want to come.

Stopped in for a couple quick beers. Totally worth it. Bartender was nice an knowledgeable. Chill…read morevibe. You know how sometimes flavored beers taste like they just add some syrup? Not the case. I had the "Room for Cream" coffee cream ale and the flavor was perfect and didn't taste at all fake.

As we were Nextdoor enjoying the world's greatest hotdogs it only seemed natural to go to HIDEAWAY…read morePARK BREWERY. Hannah was just opening the front door and ushered me in to make my selection. I asked her what awesome brew she would recommend and she said Lil Mac. I took her advice and ordered a pint and made my way back Nextdoor to eat my hot dog and fries. Man was it a perfect match all I can say is Thank You Hannah!!!

The food was excellent! I had the Junk Burger and it was cooked perfectly…read more Service was excellent and friendly. Cool eclectic atmosphere!

Cash or check only. ATM in the back. A CHECK. I could purchase cheese fries using the same…read moreprocedure my grandmother used to acquire a water heater. Who do I make this out to? Does the mountain endorse it? We'll come back to this. Really chill atmosphere. Hang out and socialize or keep to your table. Cool pictures on the walls. I could've stayed all afternoon, slowly becoming someone the staff recognizes but doesn't know how to introduce. We got the cheese fries, and the portion was enormous. I thought ours had arrived with another table's fries attached. I was staring at the fries, about 10 inches away, the fries continued into my peripheral vision. Pretty salty, but good. Excellent with beer. Beer was good too, and they have cider if IPAs aren't your thing. You're allowed to enjoy an apple. Don't let a man in hiking sandals tell you otherwise. He doesn't control the orchard. WHO GAVE GREG THE ORCHARD? Highly recommend if you're around Pearl Street Mall. Relaxed atmosphere, good beer, enough cheese fries to complicate your plans. Still thinking about paying by check. Just handing a stranger my routing number because the potatoes were nice.

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!

Interference, galactic, Enos Pils....all great originals...but like many EP places, Rock Cut has…read morestalled on its success. The core original beers are good, but not much new is happening at Rock Cut. Why mess with success, I guess? Because it would probably piss off the folks that were trying to change the paradigm when they started, that's why.

This is the best and only liquor store you should go to in town. They have an excellent staff. You…read moreaccrue points with every purchase and boom! Next thing you know you have $20 to spend. Their service, selection and atmosphere is far superior than anywhere else. Period.