Our Local Guidebook
Food
Delicious breakfast burritos, fresh, local fruit & produce, meats and dairy and yummy treats for the road and/or picnic. Open Wed-Sun
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Farm Runners Station
235 CO-133Delicious breakfast burritos, fresh, local fruit & produce, meats and dairy and yummy treats for the road and/or picnic. Open Wed-Sun
Pretty tasty food, affordable prices. Great little local bar & grill! We often ride bikes down there with our little one in tow, and eat on their back patio.
Our favs:
Grilled Bird
Veggie Melt
burritos, fish tacos, or Hotchkiss burger
* Salads are also pretty yummy, just get that dressing on the side, unless you like it doused on there!
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Pat's Bar and Grill
140 W Bridge StPretty tasty food, affordable prices. Great little local bar & grill! We often ride bikes down there with our little one in tow, and eat on their back patio.
Our favs:
Grilled Bird
Veggie Melt
burritos, fish tacos, or Hotchkiss burger
* Salads are also pretty yummy, just get that dressing on the side, unless you like it doused on there!
Often live music (nearly every Friday night in summer) plus big & awesome swings for all ages! Hard apple ciders, camping, fruit orchard, tree nursery, souvenir shop, pick fruit here, frisbee golf & more! (Home of Big B's organic ciders) Great for lunch or dinner or quick stop for fresh fruit or 6pk cider. Oh! And their food. AMAAZING. Can't go wrong. Did I already say that?
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Big B's Delicious Orchards U-pick, Cafe & Tasting Room
39126 CO-133Often live music (nearly every Friday night in summer) plus big & awesome swings for all ages! Hard apple ciders, camping, fruit orchard, tree nursery, souvenir shop, pick fruit here, frisbee golf & more! (Home of Big B's organic ciders) Great for lunch or dinner or quick stop for fresh fruit or 6pk cider. Oh! And their food. AMAAZING. Can't go wrong. Did I already say that?
These burgers are locally & sustainably sourced. They also have
sans MEAT options avail, like 1 or 2 :) Yummy shakes & malts tho. They just have weird hours sometimes (maybe that's all small towns)
133 BRGR
325 CO-133These burgers are locally & sustainably sourced. They also have
sans MEAT options avail, like 1 or 2 :) Yummy shakes & malts tho. They just have weird hours sometimes (maybe that's all small towns)
Cash only, but sooooo good. Swing by for a freshly baked slice of pizza, pie, croissants, baked goods, coffee and the likes. Good reads, community-shared vibes.
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Paonia Bread Works
530 Grand AveCash only, but sooooo good. Swing by for a freshly baked slice of pizza, pie, croissants, baked goods, coffee and the likes. Good reads, community-shared vibes.
Come check out this yummy gluten free cafe - filled with delicious treats and a very satisfying lunch! Call ahead to find out their hours.
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Simple Cafe
229 1/2 Grand AvenueCome check out this yummy gluten free cafe - filled with delicious treats and a very satisfying lunch! Call ahead to find out their hours.
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201 Grand AveTACOS!
Excellent pizza place just opened in Jan 2023. We recommend any of them, but the ‘The Fig’ pizza is by far our fav thus far! I hear some pretty amazing ice cream sandwiches the size of your face are made with local, Third Bowl Ice cream.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Duitsland
Excellent pizza place just opened in Jan 2023. We recommend any of them, but the ‘The Fig’ pizza is by far our fav thus far! I hear some pretty amazing ice cream sandwiches the size of your face are made with local, Third Bowl Ice cream.
Delicious sushi flown in, and Thai place. Expect a little wait!! Or, place an order early for pick up. Fairly new, but excellent. 👌
476 Eatery
Delicious sushi flown in, and Thai place. Expect a little wait!! Or, place an order early for pick up. Fairly new, but excellent. 👌
Happenings
Art scene & pottery classes, occasionally events happening there. Ice-cream and farmer's market happens here Sat 10am-1pm (May-Sept)
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Creamery Arts Center
165 W Bridge StArt scene & pottery classes, occasionally events happening there. Ice-cream and farmer's market happens here Sat 10am-1pm (May-Sept)
Live music, movies and entertainment always swinging thru this place! It’s our local community theater. Check out the website or swing by when you stroll down Paonia’s Main Street.
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Paradise Theatre
215 Grand AveLive music, movies and entertainment always swinging thru this place! It’s our local community theater. Check out the website or swing by when you stroll down Paonia’s Main Street.
Coffee, ciders, food/music scenes
Mmmmm. Pizza. Also, great live music above the pizza joint with ages of all people welcomed. Too legit.
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Louie's Pizza
202 Grand AveMmmmm. Pizza. Also, great live music above the pizza joint with ages of all people welcomed. Too legit.
Cute coffee shop near the creek. Delicious & organic roasted coffee (da fancy stuff), albeit low key and chillest vibes w/owner Morgan. Kiddos welcomed. And ole farts. Plus errrbody in between.
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Espresso Paeonia
208 Main StCute coffee shop near the creek. Delicious & organic roasted coffee (da fancy stuff), albeit low key and chillest vibes w/owner Morgan. Kiddos welcomed. And ole farts. Plus errrbody in between.
This is close. Maybe 4 min drive. Great place to snag a cup of Joe or a chai in the morning. In fact, I LOVE their vanilla, chocolate or spiced chai. Get it while it's HOT! (For reals, they close at 2PM) maybe even earlier on weekends.
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Coaltrain Coffeehouse
328 W Bridge StThis is close. Maybe 4 min drive. Great place to snag a cup of Joe or a chai in the morning. In fact, I LOVE their vanilla, chocolate or spiced chai. Get it while it's HOT! (For reals, they close at 2PM) maybe even earlier on weekends.
Enjoy local and delicious health foods at this little market.. organic options avail, vitamins and herbs/teas. Produce, chocolate, coffee, grains, etc. In Paonia, on the main drag.
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Indigo Autumn
230 Grand AveEnjoy local and delicious health foods at this little market.. organic options avail, vitamins and herbs/teas. Produce, chocolate, coffee, grains, etc. In Paonia, on the main drag.
Restaurant & Winery. (check hrs before ya go)
Brunch or lunch, coffee or their wonderful wines--alongside the MOST DELICIOUS PIE! Seriously. Fruit literally is exploding out of it. Sit with a most gorgeous view of Mt. Lamborn and kick back to relax. (p.s maybe don't come here if you're in a hurry, or just call ahead)
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Root and Vine Market
40823 CO-133Restaurant & Winery. (check hrs before ya go)
Brunch or lunch, coffee or their wonderful wines--alongside the MOST DELICIOUS PIE! Seriously. Fruit literally is exploding out of it. Sit with a most gorgeous view of Mt. Lamborn and kick back to relax. (p.s maybe don't come here if you're in a hurry, or just call ahead)
Yummy breakfast on a cute little patio. Snag a coffee early in the morn with a parfait to go before you head to Paonia Town Park for a play with the pup!
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Sweetgrass Paonia
120 Grand AvenueYummy breakfast on a cute little patio. Snag a coffee early in the morn with a parfait to go before you head to Paonia Town Park for a play with the pup!
A house, made to brew and drinks brews. Live music and occasionally yoga. Sometimes on the back patio.. Feel that close knit community where- everybody- knows- your- name, here.
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Paonia United Brewing Company
201A Grand AveA house, made to brew and drinks brews. Live music and occasionally yoga. Sometimes on the back patio.. Feel that close knit community where- everybody- knows- your- name, here.
Yummerz. Also, pop up Southern food is here on Sundays 4pm-8pm. Sometimes. Call before.
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Chrysalis Barrel Aged Beer
201a 1st StYummerz. Also, pop up Southern food is here on Sundays 4pm-8pm. Sometimes. Call before.
Visit the town of Cedaredge if you get the chance (35 min drive) it’s just a little more cooler than Hotchkiss, (as far as happening events, we’ll get there someday!) right up there with Paonia. It’s got an amazing art gallery; Grand Mesa Arts & Event Center. (Think workshops, live music, art and more) + Sips on Main Wine Bar. Great places to eat like Lost Mesa Grill. And the ‘front porch’ of Cedaredge where everyone gathers; Main Street Market. Serving delicious coffee, treats, food, souvenirs & gifts, and mostly, the people of this town are amazing. It’s a 35 min drive, near the base of the Grand Mesa! Stop by either Sugar Mama’s Bake Shop (pastries & bread) or Aspen Trails for some amazing food, ice cream or hot chocolate before you head up the Grand Mesa!
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Cedaredge
Visit the town of Cedaredge if you get the chance (35 min drive) it’s just a little more cooler than Hotchkiss, (as far as happening events, we’ll get there someday!) right up there with Paonia. It’s got an amazing art gallery; Grand Mesa Arts & Event Center. (Think workshops, live music, art and more) + Sips on Main Wine Bar. Great places to eat like Lost Mesa Grill. And the ‘front porch’ of Cedaredge where everyone gathers; Main Street Market. Serving delicious coffee, treats, food, souvenirs & gifts, and mostly, the people of this town are amazing. It’s a 35 min drive, near the base of the Grand Mesa! Stop by either Sugar Mama’s Bake Shop (pastries & bread) or Aspen Trails for some amazing food, ice cream or hot chocolate before you head up the Grand Mesa!
Great vibe! Nice place to swing by for local souvenirs, knick knacks & gifts, plus great coffee. Enjoy the patio outside, surrounded by beautiful flowers over drinks with a friend or solo. (Construction on Main St. , parking right on the left of building)
Two Four Six Coffee
246 East Bridge StreetGreat vibe! Nice place to swing by for local souvenirs, knick knacks & gifts, plus great coffee. Enjoy the patio outside, surrounded by beautiful flowers over drinks with a friend or solo. (Construction on Main St. , parking right on the left of building)
Sightseeing Day Trips
(see our Hiking Guidebook too)
Don't wear flip flops here! But DO enjoy this amazing drive, thru some epic landscapes and scenery. If you're brave and hella experienced , you can hike down the canyon, camp and or fish
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Don't wear flip flops here! But DO enjoy this amazing drive, thru some epic landscapes and scenery. If you're brave and hella experienced , you can hike down the canyon, camp and or fish
A bit of a drive, (1.5hrs from Hotchkiss) this beautiful spot is worth it (recc: ONLY go in summer!) The cooling pools of water among the high desert are relaxing and almost never packed with people. Bring some snacks, drinks, sunscreen & shades and you're set!
Potholes Recreation Site
2-248 650 RdA bit of a drive, (1.5hrs from Hotchkiss) this beautiful spot is worth it (recc: ONLY go in summer!) The cooling pools of water among the high desert are relaxing and almost never packed with people. Bring some snacks, drinks, sunscreen & shades and you're set!
Family Fun
Beautiful scenery next to the river. I'll admit, first driving in you're like, wait-- is this right? But then, you're like, they're hiding this gem! And Paonia sure is. Great for a little stroll. Don't miss some fun festivals in this park too.
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Paonia River Park
Beautiful scenery next to the river. I'll admit, first driving in you're like, wait-- is this right? But then, you're like, they're hiding this gem! And Paonia sure is. Great for a little stroll. Don't miss some fun festivals in this park too.
Paddle board, kayak, or raft in various bodies of water here in the NFV and on Grand Mesa.
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Western Slope SUP
185 W Bridge StPaddle board, kayak, or raft in various bodies of water here in the NFV and on Grand Mesa.
Mini golf, big bounce houses and slides for the kiddos and good times all around.
Delta Family Fun Park
227 Palmer StMini golf, big bounce houses and slides for the kiddos and good times all around.
Think short, mounding slopes in an arid dry climate. Still pretty and fairly easy hiking! Wear appropriate shoes.
Jumbo Mountain Trailhead
65 Cedar DrThink short, mounding slopes in an arid dry climate. Still pretty and fairly easy hiking! Wear appropriate shoes.
Great place to hang out! Huge park with tons of activities for kiddos + playground equipment. Perfect for picnic area. Many music festivals and Thurs night town park live music is played here.
Paonia Park
332 R25 RdGreat place to hang out! Huge park with tons of activities for kiddos + playground equipment. Perfect for picnic area. Many music festivals and Thurs night town park live music is played here.
Wine & orchards
Gorgeous views. Absolutely stunning. This place is classy and will def get you brownie points for surprising your partner or takings the 'rents‐-if it's they're kind of thing. Beautiful scenery all around, gorgeous art studio, thoughtfully landscaped, *EPIC VIEW* Just saying. Free tastings, $29/bottles.
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AZURA CELLARS AND GALLERY
16764 Farmers Mine RdGorgeous views. Absolutely stunning. This place is classy and will def get you brownie points for surprising your partner or takings the 'rents‐-if it's they're kind of thing. Beautiful scenery all around, gorgeous art studio, thoughtfully landscaped, *EPIC VIEW* Just saying. Free tastings, $29/bottles.
Right next to the river! This place is gorgeous. Great for families or couples, groups, or solo.
Wine, fruit, pumpkins, all the goodies!
(•hint• take the BB winery glasses in the cabin, for free tastings) Or, just $5, gets you your own glass and all the tastings there. You can thank us later!
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Black Bridge Winery
15836 Black Bridge RdRight next to the river! This place is gorgeous. Great for families or couples, groups, or solo.
Wine, fruit, pumpkins, all the goodies!
(•hint• take the BB winery glasses in the cabin, for free tastings) Or, just $5, gets you your own glass and all the tastings there. You can thank us later!
Award winning wines, with a view. Come and hear their story. These (2) sommeliers & chefs offer private or public wine tastings and their Instagram is worthy of following. They're doing big things. Yup yup.
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The Storm Cellar
14139 Runzel Gulch RdAward winning wines, with a view. Come and hear their story. These (2) sommeliers & chefs offer private or public wine tastings and their Instagram is worthy of following. They're doing big things. Yup yup.
Pretty pretty pretty!
Honestly, all the wineries here have something unique to offer. Let us know if you need a DD. We got your back..For a bottle 🍾 🤣haha
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Mesa Winds Farm & Winery
31262 L RdPretty pretty pretty!
Honestly, all the wineries here have something unique to offer. Let us know if you need a DD. We got your back..For a bottle 🍾 🤣haha
I've heard it claimed that this is the best wine around. We’ll let you be the judge.
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Stone Cottage Cellars
41716 Reds RdI've heard it claimed that this is the best wine around. We’ll let you be the judge.
Beautiful patio seating with view of West Elks. Yummy food, hands down best pie and the wine is pretty delish as well. Don’t come here if you’re in a hurry tho, yanno small towns with small staff and whatnot
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Qutori Wines
40823 CO-133Beautiful patio seating with view of West Elks. Yummy food, hands down best pie and the wine is pretty delish as well. Don’t come here if you’re in a hurry tho, yanno small towns with small staff and whatnot
Haven’t actually made it in there yet!! However, friends of ours tell us it’s absolutely amazing and offers some of the best wines in the valley— who knows!? Give ‘em a try.
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Stone Cottage Cellars
41716 Reds RdHaven’t actually made it in there yet!! However, friends of ours tell us it’s absolutely amazing and offers some of the best wines in the valley— who knows!? Give ‘em a try.
Stadsadvies
Wat je mee moet nemen
Bring ice & cooler, fire wood if you want a fire
There is not currently a fridge in the cabin, please remember to bring these items, if you do not plan to eat out at the few restaurants we have in the area! Also, fire wood. As our availability for it on the property, varies with the season.