There is a growing variety of local restaurant and coffee shop options in the Cuchara Valley. Although not an exhaustive list, some of our very favorites are listed below. Let's support local business!
Note that local businesses change days, hours and open status depending on season and business situation - use information below as reference. Check on line for specific hours of operation.
Cuchara Mountain Mercantile
Open year around (check facebook for days/hours) for breakfast, lunch, baked goods and other snacks. Plus local artwork, crafts and T-shirts are on sale!
While there, check out their beautiful event space upstairs with a lovely view of the Cuchara Mountain Park ski hill.
Open all year round! Confirm days/hours on Facebook
Newly reopened. Timbers serves breakfast, lunch and dinner - both inside seating and an outdoor patio.
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Serving Santa Fe style mexican food and a couple other tasty items.
Open Wednesday - Sunday until 2pm and dinner from 5:30-80m. Confirm hours of operation - click on google map pin.
New in summer 2022... a fantastic local brewing company! Super fun and lively atmosphere. The new owners are amazing.
Open most days, but confirm hours of operation on facebook
A wonderful local upscale restaurant serving home cooking. Limited seating, so make a reservation inside or on their outdoor patio. This place will make your evening an event!
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A fun fusion of Asian and American food. This hng-out space has many televisions and is also a good place to catch a game.
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Don't let the drive through Walsenburg fool you, there are several really fantastic businesses! One of our new favorites is the Walsenburg Mercantile (across Russel street from Visitor Center). It has local art shopping, plus a deli, pizza place and coffee shop which are excellent!
Small batch craft beer created locally by an all female team... we LOVE this place! Food is brought in from nearby restaurants.
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Independantly owned coffee shop that makes terrific coffee, serves ice cream and other home made snacks - and fun shopping while you wait!
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