Guidebook for Longmont
Food Scene
Iconic boulder export, Longs Peak Pub and Taphouse has an extensive and ever changing microbrew menu.
Boasting large tables with bench seating, you get the communal experience, sharing tables with neighbors spurs great conversation! The nachos are huge! It can be a bit too crowded & loud on Fridays and Saturday’s, so we tend to go
Sunday-Thursday. Heads up, they take cash only!
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Longs Peak Pub & Taphouse
600 Longs Peak AveIconic boulder export, Longs Peak Pub and Taphouse has an extensive and ever changing microbrew menu.
Boasting large tables with bench seating, you get the communal experience, sharing tables with neighbors spurs great conversation! The nachos are huge! It can be a bit too crowded & loud on Fridays and Saturday’s, so we tend to go
Sunday-Thursday. Heads up, they take cash only!
Hidden gem! Unpretentious atmosphere, with trendy European influence gastropub fare (you’ll find no burgers here!) Stellar service and fab place for nice bottle of wine or a cocktail in Longmont. You’ll need a reservation Friday, Saturday nights.
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West Side Tavern
1283 3rd AveHidden gem! Unpretentious atmosphere, with trendy European influence gastropub fare (you’ll find no burgers here!) Stellar service and fab place for nice bottle of wine or a cocktail in Longmont. You’ll need a reservation Friday, Saturday nights.
Our favorite street tacos place! Funky space, great eye candy all around, with built in bike shop to boot, great margaritas and amazing food! The bacon wrapped goat cheese poblanos are my favorite. Best happy hour in town!
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CYCLHOPS Bike CANtina
600 S Airport RdOur favorite street tacos place! Funky space, great eye candy all around, with built in bike shop to boot, great margaritas and amazing food! The bacon wrapped goat cheese poblanos are my favorite. Best happy hour in town!
Love love! Lucile’s food. Cajun/Creole breakfast and brunch in a sweet old town home. Trout, grits, hickory coffee and beignets... what more could you ask for! Besides possibly better ventilation (you’ve been forewarned it can feel a bit stuffy so dress in layers and prepare to strip them)I have to add that recently the service has been lacking and I really hope they get it sorted!
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Lucile's
2124 14th StLove love! Lucile’s food. Cajun/Creole breakfast and brunch in a sweet old town home. Trout, grits, hickory coffee and beignets... what more could you ask for! Besides possibly better ventilation (you’ve been forewarned it can feel a bit stuffy so dress in layers and prepare to strip them)I have to add that recently the service has been lacking and I really hope they get it sorted!
5 minutes walk from the guesthouse! Luna is in a charming old town house, with well shaded outdoor spaces, and a book room.. A bit shabby (chic?) with great coffee, pastries (including some gluten free options) and breakfast sandwiches. A neighborhood hub, and social gathering place, so often the baristas are chatty. If you’re needing super fast service, Starbucks might be more up your alley.
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Luna Café
800 Coffman St5 minutes walk from the guesthouse! Luna is in a charming old town house, with well shaded outdoor spaces, and a book room.. A bit shabby (chic?) with great coffee, pastries (including some gluten free options) and breakfast sandwiches. A neighborhood hub, and social gathering place, so often the baristas are chatty. If you’re needing super fast service, Starbucks might be more up your alley.
Trendy “New American” pub fare. I like their ethos, the intention around where the food comes from, locally sourced, healthy meats (red bird chicken). I love the location, and the building and they have the best rooftop in town! Amazing views from the rooftop. The food is interesting enough but the quality of service is not consistently good.
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The Roost
526 Main StTrendy “New American” pub fare. I like their ethos, the intention around where the food comes from, locally sourced, healthy meats (red bird chicken). I love the location, and the building and they have the best rooftop in town! Amazing views from the rooftop. The food is interesting enough but the quality of service is not consistently good.
Best pizza in town. Gluten and dairy galore here! The sausage knots are swimming in garlic butter. In other words, deliciousness! A Longmont icon, always busy and no take out when they are crowded. My favorite and 90% year round outdoor seating of any restaurant in the area! Truly magical.
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Rosalee's Pizzeria
461 Main StBest pizza in town. Gluten and dairy galore here! The sausage knots are swimming in garlic butter. In other words, deliciousness! A Longmont icon, always busy and no take out when they are crowded. My favorite and 90% year round outdoor seating of any restaurant in the area! Truly magical.
Had to include Modern Market, considering that Colorado is the birthplace of many of the most well known and successful fast casual restaurants in the nation. $2 glasses of wine, lots of gluten and dairy free options, really yummy, interesting food with an emphasis on locally sourced.
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Modern Market Eatery
1600 28th StHad to include Modern Market, considering that Colorado is the birthplace of many of the most well known and successful fast casual restaurants in the nation. $2 glasses of wine, lots of gluten and dairy free options, really yummy, interesting food with an emphasis on locally sourced.
As a Boulder transplant I’m excited to support Longmont’s burgeoning food scene, but the rayback is sufficiently quirky and unique to deserve mention. It’s a collection of food trucks, bar and outdoor spaces, along with and indoor bar and event stage. Great live music and cornball games round out the experience.
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Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont RdAs a Boulder transplant I’m excited to support Longmont’s burgeoning food scene, but the rayback is sufficiently quirky and unique to deserve mention. It’s a collection of food trucks, bar and outdoor spaces, along with and indoor bar and event stage. Great live music and cornball games round out the experience.
Sweet little place if you’re craving seafood plus there are plenty of options for those with dietary restrictions. Creole with Caribbean twist.
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Tortugas
218 Coffman StSweet little place if you’re craving seafood plus there are plenty of options for those with dietary restrictions. Creole with Caribbean twist.
The best Vietnamese in Longmont is in Boulder.. seriously I wish there were one here I could recommend but there just isn’t!
Chez Thuey is AlWAYS worth the drive... except possibly in blizzard conditions ;) Be prepared to have a hard time choosing though! The menu is really more of a book, but so far I haven’t made a poor choice yet. Expect a wait on weekend evenings. Really big portions!
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Chez Thuy Restaurant
2655 28th StThe best Vietnamese in Longmont is in Boulder.. seriously I wish there were one here I could recommend but there just isn’t!
Chez Thuey is AlWAYS worth the drive... except possibly in blizzard conditions ;) Be prepared to have a hard time choosing though! The menu is really more of a book, but so far I haven’t made a poor choice yet. Expect a wait on weekend evenings. Really big portions!
Cute candy and ice cream shop, old town classic store with tall ceilings and exposed brick. Locally made ice cream, but unfortunately very few dairy fee options and some of the flavors have artificial colors. Still a fun part walking old town in the summer.
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Scrumptious
508 Main StCute candy and ice cream shop, old town classic store with tall ceilings and exposed brick. Locally made ice cream, but unfortunately very few dairy fee options and some of the flavors have artificial colors. Still a fun part walking old town in the summer.
Best Thai, nice atmosphere, and it’s in Prospect New Town, which is a trip to visit! New urbanist experiment in “unsprawl” with neon colored stucco homes to go with the “neon”
Street names.
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Urban Thai
2030 Ionosphere StBest Thai, nice atmosphere, and it’s in Prospect New Town, which is a trip to visit! New urbanist experiment in “unsprawl” with neon colored stucco homes to go with the “neon”
Street names.
Iconic boulder county restaurant, in tiny mountain “mining town”. Rustic at its best, amazing 6 course meal. Nationally known bands, dinner there includes admission to Live music. Book in advance! Or go Sunday afternoons for free music and a la cart menu (4-7pm). Closed New Years Day till Memorial Day.
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Gold Hill Inn
401 Main StIconic boulder county restaurant, in tiny mountain “mining town”. Rustic at its best, amazing 6 course meal. Nationally known bands, dinner there includes admission to Live music. Book in advance! Or go Sunday afternoons for free music and a la cart menu (4-7pm). Closed New Years Day till Memorial Day.
Best coffee shop in downtown, it’s in a bicycle shop! How much better can it get!
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Longmont Bicycle Company
314 Main StBest coffee shop in downtown, it’s in a bicycle shop! How much better can it get!
Yummy! Great for a fast lunch, excellent location, interior and Excellent service. Some really interesting sandwiches combos, and open late, for those late night munchies!
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Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
638 E Colfax AveYummy! Great for a fast lunch, excellent location, interior and Excellent service. Some really interesting sandwiches combos, and open late, for those late night munchies!
Used to be more of a coffee shop, but they've transitioned to more traditional restaurant . I've not had the chance to try their food yet. Open to feedback!!!
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La Vita Bella Cafe
471 Main StUsed to be more of a coffee shop, but they've transitioned to more traditional restaurant . I've not had the chance to try their food yet. Open to feedback!!!
The local hangout and social scene. Usually quite busy.
Fab coffee, and a great local alternative to
Starbucks
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Ziggi's Coffee
400 Main StThe local hangout and social scene. Usually quite busy.
Fab coffee, and a great local alternative to
Starbucks
Swaylo’s Tiki Restaurant and Bar
1315 Dry Creek DriveProbably our most upscale restaurant in Longmont. Food has been amazing, but it's in kindof a weird place.
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Sugarbeet
101 Pratt StProbably our most upscale restaurant in Longmont. Food has been amazing, but it's in kindof a weird place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Easy to miss unless you know about it! Bar with interesting decor, great atmosphere, best karaoke in town and live bands & dancing on weekends.
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The Speakeasy
301 Main StEasy to miss unless you know about it! Bar with interesting decor, great atmosphere, best karaoke in town and live bands & dancing on weekends.
Intimate boutique, craft distillery, truly unique cocktails, and arthouse to boot. Free movie nights, art shows and live local music round out this true gem of a place!
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Still Cellars
1115 Colorado AveIntimate boutique, craft distillery, truly unique cocktails, and arthouse to boot. Free movie nights, art shows and live local music round out this true gem of a place!
Microbrewery with great beer, decent, Cajun inspired food, great atmosphere, including fabulous outdoor oasis complete with water features & even a school bus for kids to explore, and great local and not so local love music!
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Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids
1555 Hover StMicrobrewery with great beer, decent, Cajun inspired food, great atmosphere, including fabulous outdoor oasis complete with water features & even a school bus for kids to explore, and great local and not so local love music!
Traditional American”tried and true kinda menu”, truly lovely patio, and desserts are where they shine. We usually just take advantage of the late night happy hour food and drinks menu (after 8) otherwise it’s a bit pricey.
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Martinis Bistro
543 Terry StTraditional American”tried and true kinda menu”, truly lovely patio, and desserts are where they shine. We usually just take advantage of the late night happy hour food and drinks menu (after 8) otherwise it’s a bit pricey.
Longmont’s oldest microbrewery.
On left hand creek (named after Chief Niwot which means “Left-Handed”. Iconic down to earth brewery.
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Left Hand Brewing Company
1265 Boston AveLongmont’s oldest microbrewery.
On left hand creek (named after Chief Niwot which means “Left-Handed”. Iconic down to earth brewery.
Wibby Brewing
209 Emery StGreat live music and favorite local microbrewery
Some of the best outdoor seating in Longmont. Great happy hour and yummy tacos.
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Summit Tacos
237 Collyer StSome of the best outdoor seating in Longmont. Great happy hour and yummy tacos.
Shopping
Sweet sweet sweet! Clothes and oh so much more!
Shop local made easy, and awesome birthday cards.
Little Bird
112 2nd AveSweet sweet sweet! Clothes and oh so much more!
Shop local made easy, and awesome birthday cards.
Sightseeing
Free tours of celestial seasonings tea factory! The mint room is amazing! The gift shop is full of unique gifts . Book at least a day advance, to avoid disappointment. The cafeteria food is astonishingly good!
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Celestial Seasonings
4600 Sleepytime DrFree tours of celestial seasonings tea factory! The mint room is amazing! The gift shop is full of unique gifts . Book at least a day advance, to avoid disappointment. The cafeteria food is astonishingly good!
On 2nd and Main, in the old power station, you’ll find a cheese and cured meat lovers dream! Cafe, restaurant, and tourist attraction. Truly one of a kind, with stylish and affordable European fare. Great Happy Hour! Do not miss this one!
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Cheese Importers
103 Main StOn 2nd and Main, in the old power station, you’ll find a cheese and cured meat lovers dream! Cafe, restaurant, and tourist attraction. Truly one of a kind, with stylish and affordable European fare. Great Happy Hour! Do not miss this one!
Arts & Culture
Explore Boulder Counties Agricultural Roots. Free admission, but check website for opening days and times. April 01-Oct 31. Fri-Sun 10-5.
Agricultural Heritage Center
8348 Ute HwyExplore Boulder Counties Agricultural Roots. Free admission, but check website for opening days and times. April 01-Oct 31. Fri-Sun 10-5.
Cute little art gallery downtown, the old firehouse tall windows make a great space to display are!
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Firehouse Art Center
667 4th AveCute little art gallery downtown, the old firehouse tall windows make a great space to display are!
Niwot Boasts a tiny firehouse museum, the best playground in miles Niwot Children’s Park (with bathrooms open all winter) and an adorable and walkable downtown. On the list to see are little bird boutique, oak tree coffee house, Niwot Market.
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Niwot
Niwot Boasts a tiny firehouse museum, the best playground in miles Niwot Children’s Park (with bathrooms open all winter) and an adorable and walkable downtown. On the list to see are little bird boutique, oak tree coffee house, Niwot Market.
Really good quality affordable plays, sweet vintage atmosphere.
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Longmont Theatre Company
513 Main StReally good quality affordable plays, sweet vintage atmosphere.
All summer long, world class theatre productions,
I the beautiful Mary Rippin Outdoor theatre.
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Colorado Shakespeare Festival - Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre
277 University AveAll summer long, world class theatre productions,
I the beautiful Mary Rippin Outdoor theatre.
Impressive modern building with affordable entry and some interesting changing displays. Great on a rainy day!
Don’t miss the top floor playroom with stunning views of Longmont and the old sugar beet factory.
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City of Longmont Museum
400 Quail RdImpressive modern building with affordable entry and some interesting changing displays. Great on a rainy day!
Don’t miss the top floor playroom with stunning views of Longmont and the old sugar beet factory.
Essentials
Expanded version with eateries onsite, but very quiet compared to the madhouse WF in Boulder. Check out the views of Longs Peak from the patio
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Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StExpanded version with eateries onsite, but very quiet compared to the madhouse WF in Boulder. Check out the views of Longs Peak from the patio
True hippy Mecca, not the hipster Mecca that is Whole Foods! Go here if you find yourself battling any illness while traveling! The nutrition section has naturopathic divas and divos who can advise on healing any ailment.
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Natural Grocers
1745 Main StTrue hippy Mecca, not the hipster Mecca that is Whole Foods! Go here if you find yourself battling any illness while traveling! The nutrition section has naturopathic divas and divos who can advise on healing any ailment.
Native Roots Dispensary Longmont
19 S Sunset StMarijuana Dispensery
Parks & Nature
Closest in foothills hiking trails, stunning views and fairly easy trails. A bit off the beaten path.
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Heil Valley Ranch
Geer RoadClosest in foothills hiking trails, stunning views and fairly easy trails. A bit off the beaten path.
Most magical playground in Colorado, nestled in a stunning canyon, with a mountain stream snaking around it.
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LaVern M Johnson Park
600 Park DrMost magical playground in Colorado, nestled in a stunning canyon, with a mountain stream snaking around it.
Rabbit Mountain Open Space
15140 N 55th StGolden Ponds Park
2651 3rd AveMy absolute favorite 'strolling' place in Longmont. Lovely 1-1.5 mile routes around series of lakes with huge diversity of bird wildlife.
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Pella Crossing
11600 N 75th StMy absolute favorite 'strolling' place in Longmont. Lovely 1-1.5 mile routes around series of lakes with huge diversity of bird wildlife.
Best place to catch sunsets in Longmont. Stunning views of Long's Peak and the divide.
Lagerman Reservoir
Best place to catch sunsets in Longmont. Stunning views of Long's Peak and the divide.