In the last four-and-a-half years at 9NEWS, I've traveled more than 20,000 miles across Colorado.
By now, I've visited at least 80 percent of the state. During each trip, I've had the opportunity to sample more than 100 small town diners. Let me tell you, there's some amazing food out there!
Below is a list of my top 9 favorite small town diners around Colorado (and interactive map:)
1) The Jefferson Market
- The Jefferson Market is located in the town of Jefferson just off of Highway 285 in Park County. The Jefferson Market is one of those neat local places that only exist in small towns. Not only does it offer general items, but it also serves one heck of a breakfast! One neat thing about the Jefferson Market is how some locals leave their coffee cups hanging on the store's walls every day. They keep them there for a re-fill every morning. The Jefferson Market is famously known for its fresh fudge. It's the best fudge I've ever tasted.
9) Mason's High Country BBQ
- My all-time favorite small town food joint is located in Fairplay, which out of towners know as South Park. I've had a lot of BBQ in my life, but none has been as delicious as the BBQ at Mason's.
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Gotta try it as well. I second the Brown Burro in Fairplay LOL. Years ago my wife and I did a lot of mountain biking, and found Crested Butte had the best restaurants overall of anywhere we have been. The Bakery Café for breakfast, Slogar's for home style chicken, Donita's Cantina for Mex, Soupcon and a couple others that don't come to mind right now.