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Like lodgings, restaurants here often shift to shorter hours, close for several days of the
week or shut down altogether in the snowy off-season. Another unfortunate similarity is
poor value for your money. Most menus here are meaty American standards and hum-
drum pub grub, which too often come at white tablecloth prices. If you're visiting
between September and May, it's wise to call ahead for reservations. Self-caterers will
make out best by stocking up at the local Safeway supermarket on the way into town to
nic spots up the road.
SELF-CATERING
$
Safeway
( 970-586-4447; 451 E Wonderview Ave; 9am-7pm Mon-Fri, to 6pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun; )
This large
outpost of a Western States grocery chain is the place to stock up in Estes Park. It also has
a full pharmacy.
Nepal's Cafe
( 970-577-7035; 184 E Elkhorn Ave, Unit H; buffet $9, mains $9-13; 11am-9pm; )
Lamp-heated
lunch buffets are usually a no-no, but this place might make you reconsider. The curries
are spiced just right and the
momo
(dumplings) are a filling option before or after a big
hike. Come early for dinner, as the tiny place gets packed.
NEPALESE
$
Molly B Restaurant
( 970-586-2766;
www.estesparkmollyb.com
;
200 Moraine Ave; breakfast $5-8; 7am-4pm Thu-Tue; )
This
classic American breakfast place in town is easy to find and has a burly omelet and other
greasy-spoon delights served among wood paneling and vinyl seats. Even the healthy food
is delivered jumbo size, making the 'outrageous granola' no joke.
AMERICAN
$
Penelope's Burgers & Fries
( 970-586-2277; 229 W Elkhorn Ave; mains $5-9; 11am-10pm; )
This burger barn on the main
drag is decorated with plenty of old-time clutter - frying pans and spoons and historic
photos. The deep fryer works overtime in the back.
BURGERS
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