Homestead Collective closes 3 restaurants months after opening
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that Dad’s Donuts and Red Leaf Organic Coffee were closing in September.
The Homestead Collective has closed three restaurant concepts mere months after opening.
The collection of restaurants announced Monday it has closed the Garden of the Gods Market & Cafe at Homestead, Till Kitchen and Campfire Pizza at the 9633 Prominent Point food hall. Two other restaurants, Dad’s Donuts and Red Leaf Organic Coffee, will remain open as will the events space. The farmers market, which debuted in mid-July, will continue until the end of September, according to an update from the Collective.
“These parts of Homestead are still very much alive and thriving and they need your continued support,” the update said.
The owner of the Homestead Collective, Mitch Yellen, did not return a phone call seeking comment on the closures.
In an update posted to its website and its social media accounts, the Homestead Collective highlighted a lack of community buy-in as contributing to the closure.
“We are proud of the spaces we created and the teams that brought them to life,” the update said. “The simple truth is, we didn’t see the community support we needed to sustain these restaurants. We’re deeply grateful to those of you who did show up, share kind words, and help build memories here.”
The post on Facebook was met with mixed emotions from community members.
The Homestead Collective began earlier this year, launched by Altitude Hospitality Group, owned by Yellen.
“I’m not doing this alone,” Yellen said in January of his vision for The Homestead Collective. “I have a phenomenal team working with me; they are very special. And you need both: great food and great staff. I know it’s tough out there — many people didn’t recover fully from the pandemic. But I think people are ready for this.”
In addition to The Homestead Collective, Altitude Hospitality Group also includes Vine and Wheel, The Pinery on the Hill, Garden of the Gods Market and Café, Till Neighborhood Bistro, Garden of the Gods Events and Catering, Altitude Baking Co., Altitude Floral and Design, Trainwreck and Taylor Fencing.





