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Best Restaurants, Breweries and Taprooms

The 285 Corridor is a great place to come visit. The views are gorgeous and the activities are endless. If you are coming up for the weekend or the week here are the top restaurants and breweries to visit. These restaurants each have specialties that need to be explored and tasted.  While the 285 Corridor and surrounding area doesn’t have a lot of bars, breweries, taprooms or wineries, we do have the best! If you are a local or just in town visiting make sure to stop by one of these establishments.  Each business offers a unique environment so make sure to explore them all! In addition, they are also Conifer Chamber of Commerce members and are dedicated to our community and making the 285 Corridor and surrounding area the best place to live and explore.

Colorado's Best
Aspen Perk Café
Brooks Place Tavern
Cabin Creek Smokehouse BBQ
Garcias mexican restaurant
Taspen’s Cosmic Kitchen
Rocky Mountain Wraps
Mad Jacks
The Pizza Joint
The Wild Game Restaurant

Aspen Peak Cellars Winery is a quaint winery in the heart of Bailey. Stop by the winery for a gourmet bite to eat and enjoy a tasting of their latest wine selections. Check out the website for upcoming events including live music, special tastings menus and snowshoeing.

Brooks Place Tavern is another neighborhood favorite with specials every night and plenty of beers on tap to try. Check out the special Lavosh, burgers, wings, the bison meatloaf and the special Brookswurst platter. (Don’t forget wine Wednesday)

Castle & Kitchens is a great option if you don't feel like cooking for the evening but want a great  homemade dinner to eat at home!  Out-of the-ordinary, travel inspired dinner options vary each week and are all prepared with love by their personal chef.  Reserve your meal in advance and let Castles & Kitchens do the work for you.  They also offer cooking classes at their beautiful kitchen in Conifer.

Conifer Cafe - is a favorite local restaurant where they'll know your name and your favorite dish.  Family owned and operated, friendly and family oriented.  They make every dish your way!

Ernie's Mountain Bakery & Cafe is a great place for a warm cup of coffee, delicious pastries and bread, and even homemade pot pies!  Treat yourself and stop by for something delicious!

Los 3 Garcias is the best Mexican food in Conifer with excellent margaritas! Daniel and Miguel are friendly and very accommodating. A current favorite is the molcajete with shrimp, chicken, beef, cactus leaves with a super flavorful broth.

Mac Nation is the place to go if you are looking for a variety of mac ‘n cheese. This cute shop offers so many choices; the options are endless.  A few favorites here are green chili mac ‘n cheese and BBQ mac ‘n cheese.  This is the place to go if you are in the Indian Hills area or driving by on 285 and want to pick up dinner on the way home.

Rocky Mountain Wraps – Healthy food in a wrap, salads, hummus and lots of tasty items! They offer Grab n Go pita wraps including falafel, hummus, grilled chicken and beef... all made to order! Soup of the Day options and mixed salad greens or tabbouleh, hummus and veggies with pita are also available.  A must visit when you are in the area.

Snowpack Taproom is a great place to stop in after a long day out hiking or playing disc golf. They offer craft beer, spirits and wine with delicious food that will satisfy your hunger including high quality sandwiches, salads and much more! Snowpack is a friendly place to stop by for a beer, play pool, beach volleyball and listen to live music. As always check their website for a complete schedule.

Taspen’s Cosmic Kitchen is located in the heart of Aspen Park and offers food that is 95% organic and 100% delicious. From breakfast to dinner to take home meals, you can enjoy heart healthy, filling and delicious food. Try the the Cuban sandwich, the yak meatballs, and the soups and salads.

The Abide Ride is the place to go for a fast and easy stop, located right off highway 285 in Conifer.  Start your day right  -- Abide Ride makes some of the best breakfast burritos in the area.

The Wild Game is the place to go if you are looking to take a break, enjoy a drink and have some fun! The Wild Game offers bowling, arcade, billiards, shuttle board, ping-pong and bocce for you to play with a few friends or competitively. Check out their website for a calendar of events including the schedule for live music.

Tomari's Coffee Shop offers sweets and savories.  Tasty breakfast burritos, pastries, sandwiches and delicious coffee drinks and smoothies.  You must try the decadent Salted Caramel Brownie!

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