is it open? I drove by it every Wednesday two summers ago and it seemed closed. But I too am curious.
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is it open? I drove by it every Wednesday two summers ago and it seemed closed. But I too am curious.
The Westfalen Hof is open, reservations required.
Thursday – Saturday: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Reviews I've read in the past talk more about the décor of the place more than the food. Described as walking into an old German lady's living room with lace and kitsch. Food was described as fair. I figure it should be worth checking out as the place has been around for years, so someone must be eating there to stay in business.
ah, it was always wednesdays, that's why it was always closed!
Thanks for the info. With reservations required it does not sound to conducive to stopping in for a quick beer after skiing the east portal.......Still seems worth checking out for a full meal at some point though.
I always wanted to stop at the Wondervu Cafe.
It appears to be parked in front of First Class Trash, right of Hwy82.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jax
Yeah, and it's great if you love German food. Very authentic and the decor description below is on point. In laws were both military and spent a long time based in Germany, they loved the food there and said Westfalen hof is the closest they have had in the states.Quote:
Originally Posted by PaDuKa
Wondervu cafe on the other hand sucks balls
Lived in Wondervu for awhile and ate at the Westfalen Hof a couple times. Way pretentious. Food is fair. Much, much better German restaurant is the Black Forest in Ned.Quote:
Originally Posted by miahw2828
And yeah, Wondervu Café is ball sucking.
ok, I will no longer want to stop at Wondervu Cafe. Still love that drive, and the spot they have at the top.
Good to know, will have to try that one nextQuote:
Originally Posted by goldengatestinx
Just had lunch at El Rancho. Easily the worst meal I've eaten at a restaurant in the last several years. The food took an hour to be delivered, the order was incomplete, and the fucking french fries were half cooked. They made this big production of taking an order off the check and offering us a gift card, which is nice. And then it took 30 minutes for them to ring the check. Restaurant was over staffed for the few tables they had going, and I have never seen so many people look so busy without doing anything. Took an hour and forty minutes for a burger and two sandwiches.
Hey Benny... next time you're living in CO, I've got a gift card for you.
I like this thread.
Westfallen Hof: yeah, definitely feels like someone's german grandmother's living room, but the food is adequate IMO, if not exceptional. Might be viable without a reservation? I've never seen it totally full (nor empty).
Wondervu Cafe: certainly not great, but I haven't personally found the ball suckitude to be as extreme as others are suggesting. A smothered burrito and a marg = perfectly adequate if you're in the area and want an ok burrito and slightly-too-sugary marg. I definitely wouldn't make a trip for it though. Nor would I wait long if it's packed (which happens).
Del Norte: Three Barrels brewing. Slightly weird vibe (not a lot of experienced wait staff available around there?) but solid beer and a good stop for sure.
285 grub (a bit too late for Danno's questions...): There's a remarkably great food truck drive through kinda thing in Pine, called Cruz'in, with great (big and tasty) breakfast burritos and stuff. I guess pizza is also part of their gig, though I've never had it. Hours are tight (like, I think it's shut by the time I am usually rolling back on a sunday afternoon/evening). I think the pro move is to call ahead. A couple of visits to Cutthroat Cafe have left me preferring pretty much any other option -- place kinda sucks, I'd say. Yeah, Hog Heaven is solid for bbq.
Has anyone been to Caretta Vieja, a little east of Aspen Park?
And how about that joint that's where Kermit's used to be? Their "famous chili" sign makes me cringe.
Does anything in South Fork not suck ass? I've have several laughably terrible experiences there.
I actually had some good greasy burgers and stuff at the Malt Shoppe, but that was years ago. Yeah, laughably terrible is part of South Fork's charm.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ignatius
Did the manitou incline over the weekend with a friend. Checked out a place called "front range bbq" in da springs on the way back. Ordered the pulled pork and brisket, and tried some of the ribs as well, best bbq I've had in the state.
If you like smokin' yards in the other [idaho] springs, then it's worth checking out this place if you're in the area
Wayne's in Superior is the best bbq I've had here, but it's not on the way to anywhere.
I'm a BBQ snob being from the south and all....and I don't consider Brisket to be BBQ....BUT....I had some great brisket in the 5 points area of Denver a couple weeks ago. Nest spot, about 5 food trucks in a lot and a bar and the bar is covered but the rest is open air. Pretty good pork but the Brisket was on point.
Matt, next time you're up this way let's hit Wayne's, they're known for brisket (Texas bbq) but the ribs are what knocked my socks off, so fucking good.
^^^ Waynes rocks. That place seriously brings it. Also on not on the way to anywhere (because its close to Wayne's) is LuLu's in downtown Lousiville that's pretty damn solid if you get bored with Wayne's.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno
I think that's a common problem around here. I live a way up the road (Bayfield) and there's a little dive here called the Bottom Shelf. Great food/beers but the guy can't find staff. Was in there yesterday and the new gal screwed up keying the order into the computer and it never got entered. Was going to go all STFU on her but decided to have another beer and watch the hockey game instead. Great place actually if you're ever coming through.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ignatius
I'll be in town next week...lets do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno
Went to westbound and down in Idaho Springs. Nice spot, with good beers, brewed onsite by a brewer who comes up from from Hogshead in Denver. Lamb-burger was great too. Service had a strange attitude toward patrons, but it was getting late and they said they all were having a bad night. Uppity decor, little too fancy for Idaho Springs. Not a bad stop though, nice to have a new restaurant to stop at half way home.
Agreed on Wayne's having the best BBQ I've had in CO. What about Dairy King in Empire?
Wayne's x4. Maybe they should open one on I-70 for breakfast BBQ? Think they would sell out by 6:45am?
Wish Wayne's was open for more than just lunch...
Good inexpensive flat top burgers. See if you can get the owner to crack a smile. Bring cash.Quote:
What about it?
Lewis Sweet Shop has better milkshakes. The food is a little more expensive but more variety. Good hippy ski place vibe with classic ficks usually playing. If you have the time, Jenny's is the best restaurant in Empire. Prime Rib sandwich recommended.
Georgia Boys [longmont] > Wayne's IMHO. Burnt ends for the win...
Maybe for some things, not for ribs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wildman
The burnt ends are great, but get there early. Same for the mac n cheese it seems. Seems like half the time I go they are out.
Apparently they're moving just across 3rd and are going to start brewing their own beer.
Bump! I'll be in Durango and telluride this week and would love some affordable suggestions
If you're passing through Ouray, Maggie's burgers and Grumpypants brewery is a great stop. Be sure to bring cash as I don't think either accept credit cards.Quote:
Originally Posted by WTF is dat
In Telluride, the two pizza places, Brown Dog and High Pie are pretty decent and not too expensive from what I remember.
It's been years, but I always loved the College Drive Cafe in Durango for breakfasts (though I still call it the Meeting Place). Oscars or Carvers were other good breakfast spots.
Anyone have a recommendation for lunch in Leadville? Something with a little history downtown would be nice.
Wouldn't any place in the center of Leadville be old/historical?
Not necessarily and the food might suck. I'm trying to find one that is and doesn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by Elkhound Odin
Tennessee Pass Cafe.
serviceable.Quote:
Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark
Buy from a food cart then eat at the Scarlet across the street.
Taqueria No Se Hagan Bolas in Avon, for après Beav tacos/tortas/etc. FKNA.
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Is this the place right next to a Chipotle or Q'Doba? Had a breakfest burrito from there once, take away. Not bad, but for $10.99 it should have come with a happy ending.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alpinord
I recently found a decent and reasonably priced breakfast burrito at Cabin Creek Smokehouse BBQ in Conifer. Found it by accident as we were filling up at the gas station next to it. A pretty standard gringo sort of thing, but $5 and plenty filling. I've often wanted a quick decent breakfast near Conifer and this seems alright. Big Daddy Bagels is tastier though IMHO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno
This post is relevant to my interests.Quote:
Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark
If you know no se, which is my local, then it should be. Tip of the sombrero to you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Full Trucker
Ralbertitos in glenwood [emoji91]