Guidebook for Crested Butte
Food Scene
Amazing coffee and good clean eating before a day on the hill. We love their breakfast burrito – only in CB can they pull off a burrito with quinoa, avocado and the good stuff.
11 locals recommend
First Ascent Coffee Roasters
Amazing coffee and good clean eating before a day on the hill. We love their breakfast burrito – only in CB can they pull off a burrito with quinoa, avocado and the good stuff.
Our all-time favorite in town for a top-notchmeal. Both breakfast and dinner take the cake. The chef is known for creating over 500 menu items last year based on seasonal and local ingredients.
32 locals recommend
Sunflower
214 Elk AveOur all-time favorite in town for a top-notchmeal. Both breakfast and dinner take the cake. The chef is known for creating over 500 menu items last year based on seasonal and local ingredients.
Local's secret – ask to sit at the bar or community table which grants you access to their "bar menu." Best $12 burger this side of the Mississippi.
23 locals recommend
Elk Avenue Prime
226 Elk AveLocal's secret – ask to sit at the bar or community table which grants you access to their "bar menu." Best $12 burger this side of the Mississippi.
Great Mexi for grab & go lunches or simple dinners – don't miss the pesto on a double-decker tacos.
39 locals recommend
Teocalli Tamale
311 Elk AveGreat Mexi for grab & go lunches or simple dinners – don't miss the pesto on a double-decker tacos.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best cocktails in town - even if you didn't think you were a rum fan. We love the Seniorita, Fiery Passion and they are famous for their Maharaja. Also a killer spot for Ramen, Pho and – our favorite – Animal Fries.
49 locals recommend
Montanya Distillers
204 Elk AveBest cocktails in town - even if you didn't think you were a rum fan. We love the Seniorita, Fiery Passion and they are famous for their Maharaja. Also a killer spot for Ramen, Pho and – our favorite – Animal Fries.
This cocktail cabin was made for winter. We love the London Press. Also try their homemade pretzel.
41 locals recommend
The Eldo
215 Elk AveThis cocktail cabin was made for winter. We love the London Press. Also try their homemade pretzel.
The brand new Public House hosts a really cool music venue in their lower level. Check out their facebook page for live acts.
32 locals recommend
Public House
202 Elk AveThe brand new Public House hosts a really cool music venue in their lower level. Check out their facebook page for live acts.
Getting Around
The free shuttle runs every 15 minutes between town and the mountain from 7:10 am to midnight daily. From our place, you can catch the bus at 2nd & Whiterock or at the Old Town Hall located at 2nd & Elk. For the full schedule, http://www.mtnexp.org/schedules-routes/winter-2/town-shuttle/#reg-winter
9 locals recommend
Mountain Express
2 North Eighth StThe free shuttle runs every 15 minutes between town and the mountain from 7:10 am to midnight daily. From our place, you can catch the bus at 2nd & Whiterock or at the Old Town Hall located at 2nd & Elk. For the full schedule, http://www.mtnexp.org/schedules-routes/winter-2/town-shuttle/#reg-winter