Guidebook for Fort Collins
Food Scene
We personally know the owner (a former student of mine), and he makes a great cup of coffee.
The Crooked Cup - Old Town
147 W Oak StWe personally know the owner (a former student of mine), and he makes a great cup of coffee.
Drinks & Nightlife
You'll think you are visiting an old "speak-easy" when you enter, and this place has a great vibe. If you are looking to avoid the bar scene normally associated with a college town, this is where you want to go. Good food, extensive drink list, great ambiance, and many nights they also have great live jazz.
45 locals recommend
Ace Gillett's Lounge
239 S College AveYou'll think you are visiting an old "speak-easy" when you enter, and this place has a great vibe. If you are looking to avoid the bar scene normally associated with a college town, this is where you want to go. Good food, extensive drink list, great ambiance, and many nights they also have great live jazz.
Not as well-known as New Belgium, but this is the brewery of choice for most locals. If you like dark beers, find the Cutthroat Porter on Nitro.
142 locals recommend
Odell Brewing Company
800 E Lincoln AveNot as well-known as New Belgium, but this is the brewery of choice for most locals. If you like dark beers, find the Cutthroat Porter on Nitro.