Check Out 25 Restaurants That Opened in Colorado This Year
Colorado isn't just known for mountains and marijuana — the Centennial State is famous for its food too.
Our state has long boasted a plethora of local cuisine, from home-grown green chile restaurants to mountain crust pizzerias to award-winning breweries.
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Colorado residents aren't the only ones who enjoy our food either. Guy Fieri has made numerous Centennial State stops for his TV show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, while Elon Musk's brother Kimbal owns multiple local eateries — including one in Fort Collins.
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Original restaurants may be Colorado's specialty, but it also welcomes chains. Fan favorites like In-N-Out Burger, Whataburger, Shake Shack, Raising Cane's, and more have all found homes throughout our state.
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Despite an already impressive lineup, the Centennial State's restaurant scene grew substantially this year.
Since January, Colorado residents have said "hello" to niche, family-owned restaurants and fast-food expansions alike. Have you heard about all of them?
Read on to see 25 restaurants, bars, breweries, and coffee shops that opened in Colorado in 2022.