Fort Collins Restaurants, Food & Beverage Businesses
Discover Delicious Fort Collins Restaurants and Food Businesses
Fort Collins is a vibrant city with a rich culinary culture that is truly unique. The local restaurants are a huge part of what makes our city so special. They provide delicious and innovative cuisine that is often inspired by the local ingredients and the community’s diverse cultures. Moreover, Fort Collins’ restaurants contribute significantly to the city’s economy and provide jobs to many residents.
From classic diners to upscale bistros, there’s something for every taste and budget. What makes Fort Collins’ restaurants truly special, however, is the dedication and passion of their owners and staff. These small businesses are the backbone of our community, and they give our city its unique character and flavor. By choosing to dine at local restaurants, you’re not only supporting the people who make our city great, but you’re also getting a taste of what makes Fort Collins so special.
By providing a platform for our local eateries, bars, breweries, and marketplaces to tell their stories, we can ensure that the Fort Collins vibrant food and beverage scene can continue to serve and delight our community for years to come.
Friendly Nick’s Butcher
Be sure to follow Friendly Nick's Butcher on Instagram & Facebook. Owner: Nick Chase Friendly Nick's Butcher is a high-end meat market that sources its meat from local, sustainable ranchers and farms. They pursue whole animal butchery to offer customers a variety of affordable cuts. The shop is committed to being a positive force in the community, and they accept EBT/food stamps to ensure that everyone has access to healthy, sustainable food. Can you introduce yourself and Friendly Nick's...
Jackie’s Java
Jackie’s Java began selling at farmers markets, today their coffee can be found at numerous store locations. Over the years, they developed their own online coffee subscription service and expanded wholesale distribution. Read our interview with Owner Stefanie Mecklenburg as she shares the importance of providing good coffee for every taste and budget.
Motherlove Herbal Company
In honor of Earth Day this April, we’re highlighting Motherlove Herbal Company, a sustainability-focused business committed to the triple bottom line of supporting the planet and people while doing business. Read our interview with CEO Silencia Cox as she shares what it’s like to be a B Corp company and how she has carried on her mother’s legacy of Motherlove.
FoCo Café (Feeding Our Community Ourselves)
FoCo Cafe is the first and only nonprofit restaurant in Fort Collins. Their minimum monetary donation is $4 or 1 hour of volunteer service in exchange for a meal. The Cafe empowers through food by providing nutritious and delicious meals to all people regardless of their ability to pay while using mostly local, organic, and sustainably grown ingredients.
Artesanias y Mas
The Torres family owns multiple small businesses right in North College, including Artesanias y Mas offering delicious Mexican treats and ice cream, as well as their tax services company!
Cafe Richesse
Cafe Richesse has been growing and roasting coffee since 1993. Their signature coffee, Conquista, is grown right on their family farm in the southern highland state of Bahia, Brazil. The Neves family has always valued sustainable coffee production, using low-impact farming practices while preserving forests to protect wildlife and the microclimate of their land. You can purchase their coffee in many local markets throughout Fort Collins or online. Find a bag today. Be sure to follow Cafe...
El Zirahuen Nevería y Juguería (Ice Cream & Juice Shop)
Check out El Zirahuen located at 1635 S. College Ave. The shop is famous for their mangonadas, fresh fruit juices, and homemade Mexican-style ice cream!
Edwards House
Need some R&R this holiday season? The Edwards House is a historic boutique inn located in the heart of Old Town. Book your next staycation now!
Vindeket Foods
Cook a sustainable and low-cost meal for your friends and family this holiday season! Vindeket Food’s goal is to eliminate food waste and create a no-cost marketplace that is open to anyone. Are you looking for an opportunity to give back this year? Bring the family to Vindeket and volunteer!
Stodgy Brewing Company
Stodgy Brewing Company is #ForFortCollins! Join us as we continue to feature some of the amazing small businesses right in your neighborhood.
Las 4 Americas
Las 4 Americas is #ForFortCollins! Check out the story of the family-run tortilleria and how it has become a staple in the Latinx community.
Snowbank Brewing
Let’s show up and support Snowbank Brewing as they experience disruptions during the construction of the new Lemay Bridge. Snowbank is fully open for business and hosting many amazing events! Read their story now.
Tararine Thai Cuisine
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (APPI) Heritage Month and we want to celebrate and support our APPI business owners in Fort Collins. Read the story of Reena Duwal, owner of Tararine, Thai Cuisine.
Snack Attack
Snack Attack is #ForFortCollins! Join us as we continue to highlight the amazing small businesses right here in Fort Collins.
Taqueria Los Comales
Taqueria Los Comales is #ForFortCollins! Join us as we continue to highlight all the amazing small businesses right here in Fort Collins.
Chipper’s Lanes
Chipper’s Lanes is #ForFortCollins! Join us as we continue to highlight all the amazing small businesses right here in Fort Collins.
Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market
We’re highlighting the Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market as our #ForFortCollins Feature. Join us as we celebrate the contributions our small businesses give to our community.
Rocky Mountain Coqui
September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month and we want to celebrate and support our community’s Hispanic-owned businesses. Read the story of brother & sister, Sergio and Maria Torres De Jesus, owners of Rocky Mtn. Coqui food truck.
Snack Attack
Interview with Owners Shawn & Lauren Storeby. Be sure to follow Snack Attack on Facebook & Instagram. How have you been able to pivot your business model? We were able to pivot our business model essentially overnight if not not hour by hour. We already have a large portion of take out and delivery business so we moved everything to be online/curbside pick up and delivery only, to ensure the safety of our staff and eliminate any exposure inside our establishment. Luckily our online...
The Moot House
Interview with Samantha Preston, Creative Brand Director of Hot Corner Concepts. Be sure to follow The Moot House on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. How have you been able to pivot your business model? What have you done in response? We had committed to stay active and serve a need when we knew business wasn’t going to run as usual. It was clear a lot of people would be hit hard with the pandemic. We decided to shift to a philanthropic model operating from the Moot House. We have been able...
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