Helen's Cortez Guidebook
Food scene
This is BY FAR the best breakfast in southwest Colorado! Owned by old hippies, this is a gathering place for hippies, hipsters, ranchers, and cowboys. Located in the old bank building from the late 1800s, make sure to look up! The ceiling tiles are the original hand-hammered copper!
53 locals recommend
Absolute Bakery & Cafe
110 S Main StThis is BY FAR the best breakfast in southwest Colorado! Owned by old hippies, this is a gathering place for hippies, hipsters, ranchers, and cowboys. Located in the old bank building from the late 1800s, make sure to look up! The ceiling tiles are the original hand-hammered copper!
If you are looking for a breakfast bagel sandwich this is the place for you! Their pecan roll is a must try! This is also a good place to buy local artisan gifts.
Three Chicks Bakery and Deli
105 North 5th StreetIf you are looking for a breakfast bagel sandwich this is the place for you! Their pecan roll is a must try! This is also a good place to buy local artisan gifts.
If you are looking for a good margarita or Mexican food this is a great place to go. They have a really cute outdoor patio with a wild-west flavor. Be careful of the margaritas though, they pack a punch!
21 locals recommend
La Casita de Cortez
332 E Main StIf you are looking for a good margarita or Mexican food this is a great place to go. They have a really cute outdoor patio with a wild-west flavor. Be careful of the margaritas though, they pack a punch!
This is where I buy the coffee I drink every morning (and take on the sunrise tour!) They have a funky little patio and great coffee!
24 locals recommend
Fahrenheit Coffee Roasters
201 Grand AveThis is where I buy the coffee I drink every morning (and take on the sunrise tour!) They have a funky little patio and great coffee!
Located in a historic building from the 1890's, this is my partner's favorite place to go for dinner. They feature classic American style food with a southwest twist!
25 locals recommend
Loungin' Lizard
2 W Main St Located in a historic building from the 1890's, this is my partner's favorite place to go for dinner. They feature classic American style food with a southwest twist!
Breweries/Cideries & Vineyards!
This is my go-to bar (it helps it's only a 6 minute walk from my house!). I love the beer and the community atmosphere! The have a limited menu that's great for lunch or early dinner.
19 locals recommend
WildEdge Brewing Collective
111 N Market StThis is my go-to bar (it helps it's only a 6 minute walk from my house!). I love the beer and the community atmosphere! The have a limited menu that's great for lunch or early dinner.
BEAUTIFUL outdoor seating and great staff! Montezuma County used to be very big on orchards and Fenceline Cider is bringing that heritage back! Check their website for food trucks!
18 locals recommend
Fenceline Cider
141 S Main StBEAUTIFUL outdoor seating and great staff! Montezuma County used to be very big on orchards and Fenceline Cider is bringing that heritage back! Check their website for food trucks!
Another awesome cidery! It has a really lovely ambiance with outdoor fireplaces and friendly staff. It's a local hangout that is welcome to all! Make sure to ask about the cider that is brewed using 100 year old techniques!
10 locals recommend
EsoTerra Cider
18390 CO-145Another awesome cidery! It has a really lovely ambiance with outdoor fireplaces and friendly staff. It's a local hangout that is welcome to all! Make sure to ask about the cider that is brewed using 100 year old techniques!
DRB, as the locals call it, is a local staple of Montezuma County. They make great pizza, great beer and often feature local musicians.
DRB recently installed a new patio which is landscaped with native and/or edible and drought-tolerant plants and is a great place to relax after a hike or mountain bike ride.
36 locals recommend
Dolores River Brewery
100 4th StDRB, as the locals call it, is a local staple of Montezuma County. They make great pizza, great beer and often feature local musicians.
DRB recently installed a new patio which is landscaped with native and/or edible and drought-tolerant plants and is a great place to relax after a hike or mountain bike ride.
With astounding views of McElmo Canyon, and owned by the entertaining John Sutcliffe, be sure to check out Sutcliffe's orchards and wines! Sutcliffe is guarded by a pack friendly dogs and a cat that thinks it's a dog. One of my favorite "treat-yo-self" activities is to hike in Sand Canyon and then go to a tasting at Sutcliffe.
25 locals recommend
Sutcliffe Vineyards
12174 County Rd GWith astounding views of McElmo Canyon, and owned by the entertaining John Sutcliffe, be sure to check out Sutcliffe's orchards and wines! Sutcliffe is guarded by a pack friendly dogs and a cat that thinks it's a dog. One of my favorite "treat-yo-self" activities is to hike in Sand Canyon and then go to a tasting at Sutcliffe.
The oldest brewery in Montezuma, Main Street deserves a stop on your brewery tour! The murals on the walls were painted in the early 2000's by a local artists and I still haven't figured out all of them! Main Street is a great American-style bar, it's one of my favorite places to get a beer & a burger. This would also be a good place to bring a family for dinner.
10 locals recommend
Main Street Brewery & Restaurant
21 E Main StThe oldest brewery in Montezuma, Main Street deserves a stop on your brewery tour! The murals on the walls were painted in the early 2000's by a local artists and I still haven't figured out all of them! Main Street is a great American-style bar, it's one of my favorite places to get a beer & a burger. This would also be a good place to bring a family for dinner.