TELLER COUNTY GUIDE: EAT
Teller County is fortunate to have a vast variety of restaurants to delight any palate. The Courier has compiled a list of a small sampling of culinary offers for your dinning pleasure.
Nestled behind the Alta Gas Station (Highway 67) on the corner of S. Chestnut St. and Browning Ave. in the old Smokehouse building, you will find Roy’s Crew BBQ, which opened in 2021. Not only do they serve a variety of BBQ dishes, slow smoked meats, and sides, they offer breakfast, chicken fry, fruit cobblers, fresh baked rolls and cornbread, and fresh salads. They are open Tuesday thru Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 720 Browning Ave., 719-323-6333. Dine in or Take Away and of course, catering.
AJ’s Pizza, a long-time staple in Woodland Park is now located at 250 E. Highway 24 and offers indoor and outdoor dining, take-out and delivery. A full menu of starters, salads, pastas, subs, and stone oven baked pizza with a multitude of toppings. They also serve beer and wine, if you’re old enough. Come relax and enjoy while taking in views of Pike’s Peak. Open hours are Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, they are open to 11:00 p.m. Call 719-687-4505 for delivery. Don’t forget to let them know if you are locals.
If you are looking for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, Sam’s Gyros and Kabobs is a haven for food lovers seeking a taste of the exotic flavors that the region has to offer. The menu showcases a tantalizing array of dishes inspired by time-honored family recipes passes down through generations. From juicy gyros packed with tender meat and fresh vegetables to mouthwatering kabobs grilled to perfection, each bite is a journey to the vibrant streets of the Mediterranean and Middle East. They also have hamburgers, sandwiches, and a kid’s menu. They are open every day 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and you can find them at 609 W. Midland Ave., Woodland Park. 719-687-8744.
If you like Mexican food, a visit to Casa Grande is a must. They are located off Highway 24 at 520 Manor Court in Woodland Park. They are open Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Happy hour is daily 2-6 p.m. Dine in, take out, and delivery available 719-687-0415. Authentic Mexican dishes served every day using their very own closely guarded recipes which have been in the family for decades. They also have an outdoor patio with breathtaking views of Pikes Peak.
At 13, James Dean began his love for cooking, he studied culinary arts, and was even personal chef for the Denver Broncos. After 19 years of life and cooking, James brought his talents to Woodland Park. The name Red Diamond Gastro Pub comes from his childhood nickname, Red Diamond for his red hair. He offers a variety of food choices described as unique and one of a kind. Red Diamond is located at 112 S. Elm St., Woodland Park and is open Wednesday – Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday 3-11:00 p.m. Reservations for parties of five or more can be made online or call 719-722-1699.
Divide is home to McGinty’s Wood Oven Pub where the charm and feel will make you believe a bit of Ireland exists in the “center of the known universe.” You can dine in either inside or on the patio. Take outs are also available. The menu is packed with delicious entrees, appetizers, and wood oven baked pizza. On Friday and Saturday, they serve McDonough’s Fish Fry; Irish ale battered deep fried haddock filet. McGinty’s is located at 11115 Highway 24 or call 719-686-7703. They are open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily except closed on Tuesday.
The Boiler Room Tavern in the Hotel St. Nicholas in Cripple Creek only serves soup and bread on Saturday night, as they are mainly a bar, but with great ambience. History abounds throughout the Hotel and they even have a relaxing parlor with a fireplace and piano. The Boiler Room is open Wednesday – Saturday 4 p.m. to midnight and Sundays 5-9 p.m. As an added attraction, Hotel St. Nicholas is said to be haunted so you never know what or who you could run into. You’ll find them on the hill at 303 3rd St. or call 719-689-0856.
Gold Camp Bakery Cafe & Deli in Victor has a wide selection of German and American items. For breakfast they offer, ham and cheese filled crescent rolls, cinnamon rolls, fruit filled turnovers, muffins, biscuits and gravy, etc. For lunch they offer, sandwiches on our freshly baked breads, salads, soups, and chicken pot pies. They also have miner’s pasties, a traditional miner’s lunch from Cornwall, England region. And they have cakes, pies, cookies, etc. Located at 112 S. 3rd St and are open Monday – Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For orders, call 719-689-9300.
Roy’s Crew BBQ took the space of the former Circle H Smokehouse in Woodland Park.
Finger-lickin’ ribs from Roy’s Crew BBQ in Woodland Park.
From left, Ola, Solomon and Sam Ayaad, inside Sam’s Gyros & Kabobs.
James Deimling, owner and chef of Red Diamond Gastro Pub in Woodland Park.
The well-stocked bar at McGinty’s Wood Oven Pub in Divide.
The Boiler Room at the Hotel St. Nicholas, located at 303 N. Third Ave. in Cripple Creek, where people have reported sightings of a tall male entity who wears a long gray coat and bowler hat.
From the get-go, locals have supported AJ’s Pizzeria because of pizzas that taste delicious.
Roy’s Crew BBQ, above, in Woodland Park is a family affair. Roy and Stephanie Cassada and some of their eight children work at the restaurant. On this day, Roy and his children, from left, Madilynn, Isabella, Penelope and William were working.
Crab, Shrimp and Avocado Melt at Red Diamond Gastro Pub in Woodland Park.
Kimchi Reuben at Red Diamond Gastro Pub in Woodland Park.
The Galway Hooker with pepperoni, pit ham, sausage and smoked bacon loaded with red sauce, ricotta and mozzarella at McGinty’s Wood Oven Pub.
McGinty’s Wood Oven Pub — “McDonough’s Friday Fish and Chips” Irish ale battered deep fried haddock fillet served with chips and chowder, cole slaw, tartar sauce, and fresh lemon in this photo taken on February 5, 2016.
McGinty’s Wood Oven Pub “Galway Hooker and McDonough’s Friday Fish and Chips” in this photo taken on February 5, 2016.