Restaurants in Cañon City

“Great food. Very nice people. We ordered the mushrooms, oakra, jalapeños and of course burgers. I would recommend all of it. Chefs kiss at the end was the twist cone.”

“Came here upon the recommendation of our tour guide from Arkansas river tours. Great little place for burgers, fries and shakes at a decent price. Very simple. Ketchup, mustard, pickle, and onion. No lettuce or tomato. Service was quick. Then you just go up to pay and tell them what you had and they find your ticket. Takes both cash and credit.”

“Lemongrass Chicken is my favorite. Amazing food. Fresh and clean cuisine.”

“We had my son’s graduation party here on the patio- over 30 people. The owner and staff were more than hospitable and accommodating and they gracefully took orders off the menu from all our guests as they came and served quickly. I appreciate them helping my son to have a great graduation celebration!”

“DiRito’s is our go-to Italian spot in Cañon City—whether we dine in, pick up, or Door Dash. The half-order Chicken Alfredo stretches into two full meals without sacrificing creaminess or flavor. The Chicken Calzone, blanketed in house green chile and bubbling cheese, nails that Colorado comfort-food crossover. Any pizza we’ve tried rates a solid five stars: crispy crust, balanced toppings, and quality produce you can taste.

Extras matter here, too: insane garlic with bread, a side salad lifted by a bright, herb-forward Italian dressing, and a cloud-soft tiramisu that leaves just enough espresso on the finish. Portions lean generous (even larger at dinner), and every dish arrives hot and undeniably fresh.

We treat ourselves to DiRito’s about once a month and have never had a miss. If you’re looking for authentic flavor, consistency, and real value, this is the place—count us in for many return visits.”

“The service, the food and the prices are amazing!”

“ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! the food here is to die for. you can tell the burgers are freshly home made with lots of love. definitely visit for some good and delicious burgers 😋😋🍔”

“We have been here several times and each time the food and service is great, definitely a bang for your bite.”

“wife and I were on our way home this past Labor Day and we stopped in for breakfast..glad we did! ..Service was great and so was our food..highly recommend..God bless”

“Ortega’s is our favorite place! Earl and Randy are awesome. We always get great service and food. The green chili and salsa are the absolute best.”

“I love Reynaldo's! So much yummy food and the staff is always friendly. The prices are reasonable and portions are very good. It's comfort food for me!”

“Amazing all around. I had the Poke bowl. The best I ever had. Had the mango cheesecake for dessert. That was amazing as well. The staff was fantastic. The atmosphere was great. I can’t say enough great things. I will definitely be coming back. Great owners! Thank you Brandon and Brandy.”

“The food was delicious, the lunch specials were great. The service was excellent, if I could give service 6 stars I would. The lunch specials were super well priced. I highly recommend you try this place, it's right off main Street and it's a gem.”

“My mom and I went here a few years ago and stumbled across Nirvana Culinary Paradise, a lovely restaurant serving Indian cuisine located in the heart of Cañon City, Colorado. The food here is absolutely amazing and even that’s an understatement. After taking my first spoonful of savory curry consisting of a variety of exquisite flavors, I instantly felt a wave of relief wash over me. For the first time in my life, I felt alive. I wasn’t simply existing at this point, but I was experiencing happiness in its truest form. Imagine being abandoned by your tour group in the wilderness all because you left a trail of snacks behind the group to almost get mauled by a very hungry grizzly bear. Now you’re lost, afraid, and the coldest you’ve ever been. The next few days, you see the first car since the tour group left you in the boonies to die. A sweet, elderly woman with grandma vibes rolls down her window and offers you a lift. You are alone and have no other options or place to go, so you accept her offer. She brings you to her quaint, peaceful home and wraps you up in a cozy plush blanket. You feel warmth not only on your skin, but in your heart. You feel safe. You feel comfort. You feel unconditional love. That’s the same feeling you will get from Nirvana Culinary Paradise.”

“Wonderful, spicy food that is refreshingly and authentically Cajun!”

“I stopped by the Cafe Belay on my way to Shelf Road to climb over the Memorial Day weekend. The place was bright and welcoming with plenty of seating. Better yet was my hot cup of chai and pumpkin bread treat. They were both simply delicious.”

“Very nice inside, great selection, foods and baked goods (which I didn't try), and they had a wooden chess set. Delicious iced chai latte. Smoothies. Alternative milks offered.”

“The ice cream is so delicious! There are so many flavors. Very cute place with lovely customer service. 😊”

“Everything is very Fresh and tasts great. The Ham and cheese croissant is the best I've ever had. Coffee ☕️ is Awesome and Doughnuts were fresh and still warm.”

“I hesitate to post about this place because the food is really good and I don't want to have to wait for a table in the future if this place becomes really popular. The chef is top notch for a small town like Canyon City. The service is excellent as well. It is however not the cleanest but what Chinese restaurant ever is. If you like savory foods then the egg foo young is the way to go. If you like sweet Foods then try the Sesame beef with white rice. Also the ribs are delectable. They also have really good Jasmine tea.”

“My wife and I enjoyed the VIP Wine Tasting this weekend to celebrate Father's Day. Quaint location next to Holy Cross Abbey and tucked away in Canon City. We were treated to a wonderful charcuterie board and 17 different wines. Our host was knowledgeable and yet allowed us space to enjoy the wine and quiet.”

“great food friendly people”

“You just can't beat the pizza, or the people who work there, always friendly even when they are being slammed by hungry people wanting the 🍕! It really is that good.

Vegetarian options: The veggies are always fresh. A few choices of sauces and cheese.”

“Went on vacation an stumbled upon this lil dive bar.... if you like a good dive you'll like it here! Clean. Regularsweree very friendly and nice, felt welcomed. The 2 bartender I had brandi and I'm horrible with names(sorry!!) the other girl right b4 shift change were very friendly and tentative They have a nice small outdoor back area with 2 gas fireplaces. I Didn't have food but it smelt good. Very small place an not much of parking is the 2 downfalls but w e.”

“Absolutely love this place, it’s a great spot to hang out. They have live music a couple times a month. The staff is friendly. The drinks are amazing and the food it delicious. Definitely recommend this spot.”

“Great little dive bar, decorated with dollar bills and all! Their specials and happy hour don't even put a dent in the wallet. Went there 3 times over 2 days, can't beat those prices and atmosphere, awesome bartenders too!”

“This local coffee ☕️ shop rocks!!! Super ⭐️ star ⭐️ service. Katie is awesome 🤩”

“Absolutely wonderful bread!!!!”

“Not bad needs better sports options but I’m a peon nobody.”

“It is a very nice place. I enjoy it there.”

“Had dinner here the night before my daughter ran an Ultramarathon in Canon City. Pizza is her pre-race dinner. We shared a large Spicy Hawaiian. Wow! From the toppings to the crust it was really very good. And the server was so friendly and efficient. And did I mention that we had LOTS of leftovers as the portions are very generous.”

“You have amazing wings, beer, and a mellow atmosphere. Your biggest asset is your staff. You have some wonderful, bright, smiling folks there. Keep up the good work. From the Cynthia party ☺️😉”

“Cute place! It was busy and service was good for such a busy night. Tables are squished together though - hard to get out of your seat when the table is full behind you. Food was good. Good stop after a day at climbing at ”

“ordered a 32 piece and were not disappointed! got Nashville hot and santa fe. Nashville wasn't very hot but still tasty. wings were great size and cooked perfectly. so juicy. fries also good. just needed a tad more seasoning. 8 out of 10 will order again!”

“wonderful experience, great atmosphere, tasty food!!! the service was top notch, we will be making Chelseys a routine!!”

“This place is always on point. So delicious. If they had merch I would totally buy a couple t/shirts. Represent . Cheese enchiladas are sooo good.”

“Very helpful. I went in with my 3 month old baby when my app had mixed up my order and the manager helped me carry my drinks out to the car. The girls in there were so sweet and very helpful

Kid-friendliness: Yes. Ask about a hot chocolate and a cake pop for the Littles. They love it!”

“food was fresh and amazing and price was fair. definitely will go back”

“Huckleberry Lemon drop martini! Butter garlic soy edamame!!!! Beautiful decor! Fast setting! Superb service!!!!”

“Came in after a long afternoon of Door Dashing, and it was later in the evening. The staff were awesome, friendly and had great attitudes! The food was hot, just out of the fryer, and was delivered pretty quickly! Keep up the great work! I'll for sure be coming back again!”

“From Texas, craving good Mexican food after the Royal Gorge. Julians was amazing!!! Personally had a burrito, but everyone got something different. We couldn’t leave without buying extra tortillas🙌🏼 My nephew really enjoyed the burritos too!”

“Today as "newish" residents of Cañon, was our 2nd time at Happy Endings, and our good impressions were equal to our first. Beginning with Rae's greeting and attention to detail both for our order and comfort. She checked on us at perfect intervals and brought Cynthia, the chef, to meet us when we complimented our meals, from presentation to flavor. Cynthia told us a little about how she and the small crew which included Joe, turn out "miracles" on their small grill housed in the kitchen. In addition, we each took half of our breakfast sandwich and southwest wrap home for later! We'll be back for thirds and more!”

“had the adult grilled cheese. it was really good.”