Guidebook for Fort Collins
Food Scene
Fair trade, organic coffee with great prices and in the heart of old town. They have yummy pastries too.
14 locals recommend
Starry Night Espresso Cafe
112 S College AveFair trade, organic coffee with great prices and in the heart of old town. They have yummy pastries too.
Local and delicious. If you are in a hurry, they have a drive through. They top your drink with a chocolate covered espresso bean, which is a nice touch. If you are in town for awhile, they have a buy 10 and get one drink free card you could pick up while you are there.
10 locals recommend
The Human Bean
821 N College AveLocal and delicious. If you are in a hurry, they have a drive through. They top your drink with a chocolate covered espresso bean, which is a nice touch. If you are in town for awhile, they have a buy 10 and get one drink free card you could pick up while you are there.
Delicious local Mexican food with a nice, quiet ambiance. The food has great flavor, but the portions are a little small for Mexican and the prices are on the higher side. However, I always leave very satisfied.
La Buena Vida
901 E Harmony RdDelicious local Mexican food with a nice, quiet ambiance. The food has great flavor, but the portions are a little small for Mexican and the prices are on the higher side. However, I always leave very satisfied.
Good prices for a yummy burrito. You can build your own or pick one off their menu. It is an order and sit down place, so you can save money on tips.
Matador Mexican Grill
1823 E Harmony RdGood prices for a yummy burrito. You can build your own or pick one off their menu. It is an order and sit down place, so you can save money on tips.
They have yummy concoctions you will not see in other pizza places. One pizza can go a long way, so this is good for left overs or feeding a crowd.
9 locals recommend
Krazy Karl's Pizza and Sport Bar
1124 W Elizabeth StThey have yummy concoctions you will not see in other pizza places. One pizza can go a long way, so this is good for left overs or feeding a crowd.
They have authentic Australian meat pies (they do have a veggie option) that are great prices. They have yummy pastries or coffee too. It's a great place for breakfast or lunch.
7 locals recommend
Waltzing Kangaroo
1109 W Elizabeth StThey have authentic Australian meat pies (they do have a veggie option) that are great prices. They have yummy pastries or coffee too. It's a great place for breakfast or lunch.
They have yummy sliders of all kinds and sweet potato fries or regular fries. It's a great hole in the wall kind of place, but not dark and dingy. You order and sit down. They have a nice little covered patio out back and often have live music.
21 locals recommend
The Colorado Room
642 S College AveThey have yummy sliders of all kinds and sweet potato fries or regular fries. It's a great hole in the wall kind of place, but not dark and dingy. You order and sit down. They have a nice little covered patio out back and often have live music.
Popular local spot for breakfast or lunch. They serve tradition creole food. There is usually a long wait, but it is worth it. The food is moderately priced, but you get good sized portions.
215 locals recommend
Lucile's Creole Cafe
275 S Logan StPopular local spot for breakfast or lunch. They serve tradition creole food. There is usually a long wait, but it is worth it. The food is moderately priced, but you get good sized portions.
Location is beautiful (right on the Poudre River in the mountains just outside FOCO). The food is okay, but the service and location make up for it. They are known for their live music at this location.
69 locals recommend
The Mishawaka
13714 Poudre Canyon RdLocation is beautiful (right on the Poudre River in the mountains just outside FOCO). The food is okay, but the service and location make up for it. They are known for their live music at this location.
Noosa Yoghurt is made at this location. They have great espresso drinks or smoothies. They have great bagel sandwiches too. This makes for a nice lunch spot before you head up the canyon. They just started tours of the Morning Fresh Dairy farm at this location too if that is something you want to do.
10 locals recommend
Howling Cow Cafe
5821 W Co Rd 54ENoosa Yoghurt is made at this location. They have great espresso drinks or smoothies. They have great bagel sandwiches too. This makes for a nice lunch spot before you head up the canyon. They just started tours of the Morning Fresh Dairy farm at this location too if that is something you want to do.
A local favorite. It’s in Old Town and has a variety of breakfasts and lunch’s. They are known for their cinnamon rolls and cinnamon roll french toast.
60 locals recommend
Silver Grill Cafe
218 Walnut StA local favorite. It’s in Old Town and has a variety of breakfasts and lunch’s. They are known for their cinnamon rolls and cinnamon roll french toast.
Blue Agave Grill
201 S College AveBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
2670 E Harmony RdA popular spot daily and nightly, Bondi Beach Bar and Grill is a beach bar by day and a night club by night. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night you can dance to live DJs then coe back the next day for delicious fish tacos. When you want to watch the game, you can do so on several TVs above the bar and throughout the dining room.
Bondi Beach Bar and Grill
11 Old Town SquareA popular spot daily and nightly, Bondi Beach Bar and Grill is a beach bar by day and a night club by night. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night you can dance to live DJs then coe back the next day for delicious fish tacos. When you want to watch the game, you can do so on several TVs above the bar and throughout the dining room.
Locally owned and operated, Mo Jeaux’s is the go-to place in Fort Collins to enjoy slow-smoked Southern BBQ, mouthwatering burgers and Cajun classics. With 15 beers on tap, more than 14 TVs with HDTV sports, pool tables and a huge patio with views of the mountains, it’s the perfect place for watch parties, family dinners and every other food and drink occasion!
Their meats are rubbed with original spice recipes then slow-smoked for up to 15 hours over indirect heat burning mesquite and pecan. With sauce served on the side, you’ll soon find out why this is some of the best meat in town!
Mo Jeaux's Bar and Grill
820 City Park AveLocally owned and operated, Mo Jeaux’s is the go-to place in Fort Collins to enjoy slow-smoked Southern BBQ, mouthwatering burgers and Cajun classics. With 15 beers on tap, more than 14 TVs with HDTV sports, pool tables and a huge patio with views of the mountains, it’s the perfect place for watch parties, family dinners and every other food and drink occasion!
Their meats are rubbed with original spice recipes then slow-smoked for up to 15 hours over indirect heat burning mesquite and pecan. With sauce served on the side, you’ll soon find out why this is some of the best meat in town!
Road 34 is a combination bar and bicycle shop and, with both beer taps and bikes hanging from the ceiling, there’s not much distinction between the two. Whether you’re there to talk bikes, sip craft beer, play a game of foosball, or watch a game on TV, you’ll always find an open seat at the bar or community tables.
8 locals recommend
Road 34
1213 W Elizabeth StRoad 34 is a combination bar and bicycle shop and, with both beer taps and bikes hanging from the ceiling, there’s not much distinction between the two. Whether you’re there to talk bikes, sip craft beer, play a game of foosball, or watch a game on TV, you’ll always find an open seat at the bar or community tables.
Locally owned and operated, Ryan’s Sports Grill is a family-friendly sports bar dedicated to providing fun and food for all ages. Their bar features 42 HDTVs with all the premium sports packages, two pool tables, Big Buck Hunter, Golden Tee, dart boards and specials that include free meals for kids on Tuesdays!
Ryan's Sports Grill
925 E Harmony RdLocally owned and operated, Ryan’s Sports Grill is a family-friendly sports bar dedicated to providing fun and food for all ages. Their bar features 42 HDTVs with all the premium sports packages, two pool tables, Big Buck Hunter, Golden Tee, dart boards and specials that include free meals for kids on Tuesdays!
Drinks & Nightlife
This Taproom is awesome, a great place to spend an hour or two out on their large patio on a warm afternoon or inside if it's cool out. It is a family friendly place and has happy people who work there with a great atmosphere. They have tours too if you like to see behind the scenes.
142 locals recommend
Odell Brewing Company
800 E Lincoln AveThis Taproom is awesome, a great place to spend an hour or two out on their large patio on a warm afternoon or inside if it's cool out. It is a family friendly place and has happy people who work there with a great atmosphere. They have tours too if you like to see behind the scenes.
This is another family and pet friendly brewery in town.
There is different food trucks on different nights, you can check the website for a list. There is a nice big open grassy area for sitting too.
192 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing
500 Linden StThis is another family and pet friendly brewery in town.
There is different food trucks on different nights, you can check the website for a list. There is a nice big open grassy area for sitting too.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful view of the lake, city, and mountains. You can rent a boat to go out on the water for the day, or hike to the Horsetooth falls. They also have great mountain bike trails around the lake.
250 locals recommend
Horsetooth Reservoir
Beautiful view of the lake, city, and mountains. You can rent a boat to go out on the water for the day, or hike to the Horsetooth falls. They also have great mountain bike trails around the lake.
Coyote Ridge Natural Area
Spring Mesa RoadPicnic Rock Natural Area
2777 Poudre Canyon RdReservoir Ridge Natural Area
City Park
Twin Silo Park
5552-5564 Ziegler RdCathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area
2001 Overlook DriveEssentials
King Soopers
2325 S College AveWalmart Supercenter
1325 N Denver AveNatural Grocers
4318 S College AveWhole Foods Market
2201 S College AveEntertainment & Activities
One of the few drive in theaters. They always show a double feature.
32 locals recommend
Holiday Twin Drive-In Theater
2206 S Overland TrailOne of the few drive in theaters. They always show a double feature.
Reclining chairs (think Lazyboy) and you can order your dinner and bring it to your seat.
19 locals recommend
CInemark Bistro and XD
335 E Foothills PkwyReclining chairs (think Lazyboy) and you can order your dinner and bring it to your seat.
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
408 Mason CtGardens on Spring Creek
2145 Centre AveFoothills Mall (Main) station
Foothills Flea Market & Antiques
6300 S College AveGetting Around
Groome Transportation
4414 E Harmony Rd They do airport runs from FOCO to DIA.
Downtown Transit Center
250 N Mason StAvis Car Rental
4900 S College AveSightseeing
Stop at Howling Cow Cafe for a locally made Noosa Yogurt Smoothie and then drive up the Poudre Canyon for meandering roads that follow the Poudre River. Stop at Mishawaka for a lunch or dinner right on the river.
22 locals recommend
Poudre Canyon Road
Poudre Canyon RoadStop at Howling Cow Cafe for a locally made Noosa Yogurt Smoothie and then drive up the Poudre Canyon for meandering roads that follow the Poudre River. Stop at Mishawaka for a lunch or dinner right on the river.
Great food and shopping (Walt Disney modeled "Main Street USA" off of Old Town Fort Collins.
54 locals recommend
Old Town
Great food and shopping (Walt Disney modeled "Main Street USA" off of Old Town Fort Collins.