Little appetites. Big stories around the table.
Why Clear CreekPancakes before heading out. A pizza everyone helped choose. Lunch that gives little legs a well-earned rest. Clear Creek’s casual restaurants make room for one of the nicest parts of a family day: sitting down together.
Come with grandparents, hungry teenagers, or someone still learning to use a fork. Find familiar favorites, try a little something new, and let the meal become part of the memory.
IDAHO SPRINGSA table for your whole crew.
BEAU JO’S
Pass the pizza. Save the crust.
Gather around a Colorado mountain pie and let everyone reach for a favorite slice. Thick, braided crust and a little honey at the end make this Idaho Springs tradition a meal with its own sweet finish.
CLEAR CREEK CIDERY & EATERY
Something familiar on your plate. Something new in your glass.
Gather over burgers, sandwiches, soups, and small bites, with a broad cider selection to explore. Find a new favorite pour, share something across the table, and enjoy an evening with your people. Tomorrow’s adventures can wait until breakfast.
SMOKIN YARD’S BBQ
A little sauce on your face is part of it.
Bring your appetite for pulled pork, brisket, ribs, and comforting sides beside Clear Creek. Choose a few favorites, pass the napkins, and enjoy a meal that feels right after time outside.
BIG B’S SOUP & GRILL
Warm bowls. Happy pauses.
Grilled cheese, soup, and sandwiches make a comforting stop between mountain plans. Sit down for something warm or pick up takeout for a quiet family evening wherever you’re staying.
TOMMYKNOCKER BREWERY & PUB
A pretzel to share. A story from everyone.
Settle in for burgers, sandwiches, and familiar pub favorites on Miner Street. Start with a giant pretzel for the table and take turns sharing the day’s favorite moment. Sometimes the smallest adventure gets the longest story.
TWO BROTHERS DELI
Breakfast here. Lunch along for the ride.
Start with breakfast wraps and coffee for the grown-ups, or pick up sandwiches before heading out. A deli stop makes room for a flexible family day, with lunch ready whenever everyone needs a break.
CONRAD’S HOT DOG CO.
A simple stop for hungry people.
Choose hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, or sausages, with fries on the side. Pick up lunch and give everyone a chance to refuel before the next part of your mountain day.
EMPIREStart the day around the table.
JOY’S KITCHEN
Good mornings are better together.
Gather for breakfast or lunch at this family-friendly scratch kitchen in Empire’s historic Original Hard Rock Cafe building. Settle into the morning, help the little ones choose, and enjoy a meal before seeing where the day takes you.
SILVER PLUMEA little town. Time for a lunch break.
Silver Plume Provisions
Your picnic starts here.
Pick up made-to-order sandwiches, snacks, and something good to share. Make lunch part of a wander through Silver Plume or pack it along for a picnic with your favorite people. Sometimes everyone just needs a sandwich and a little room to stretch.
A little planning. More time together.
Check current menus and hours before heading over. Need a high chair, space for a stroller, or help with food allergies? Contact the restaurant ahead of your visit. An earlier lunch or dinner can leave a little more breathing room between the day’s adventures.
STAY FOR ANOTHER FAMILY BREAKFAST
Tomorrow doesn’t have to start with the drive.
Find a room, cabin, or campsite that fits your crew and give yourselves another morning in the mountains. There’s more time for wandering when you’re already here.