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The Colorado breakfast-burrito chain's Old Town branch, open from 6 am Monday to Saturday for burritos…The Colorado breakfast-burrito chain's Old Town branch, open from 6 am Monday to Saturday for burritos, green chile and combination plates.

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Creative burgers, gluten-free buns and a long tap list at Johnstown Plaza.Creative burgers, gluten-free buns and a long tap list at Johnstown Plaza.

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The I-25 landmark that has run as a truck stop since 1952…The I-25 landmark that has run as a truck stop since 1952: its famous diner reopened as a Black Bear Diner in May 2025, open 6 am to 10 pm every day.

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Old Town's sports bar and grill on Parish Avenue: burgers, wings, the games on…Old Town's sports bar and grill on Parish Avenue: burgers, wings, the games on, open until midnight on weekends. Call to check the hours; see the note below.

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Family pizzeria on Parish Avenue since 1986, at the same address as Black Sheep: pizza, wine…Family pizzeria on Parish Avenue since 1986, at the same address as Black Sheep: pizza, wine, cocktails and beer, open every day.

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Sandwich and lunch counter a block off Parish Avenue in Old Town.Sandwich and lunch counter a block off Parish Avenue in Old Town.

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Locally owned bar and grill at Johnstown Plaza with a big patio, pub food and a long beer list.Locally owned bar and grill at Johnstown Plaza with a big patio, pub food and a long beer list.

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Breakfast and brunch at Johnstown Plaza with organic ingredients and gluten-free…Breakfast and brunch at Johnstown Plaza with organic ingredients and gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free options; open 7 to 2.

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The Northern Colorado wing chain's Old Town shop on North Parish Avenue: wings in the house sauces…The Northern Colorado wing chain's Old Town shop on North Parish Avenue: wings in the house sauces, fries and sides, with online ordering.

Coffee & Sweets$ Our pick

Old Town's coffee house: sweet and savory crepes, espresso…Old Town's coffee house: sweet and savory crepes, espresso, a rotating craft-beer tap and local makers' goods on the shelves. 7 to 2 on weekdays.

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Made-to-order warm donuts and coffee near Johnstown Plaza.Made-to-order warm donuts and coffee near Johnstown Plaza.

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The feed and pet-food store on Parish Avenue, inside the Ace Hardware: food for dogs, cats, chickens…The feed and pet-food store on Parish Avenue, inside the Ace Hardware: food for dogs, cats, chickens, wild birds and small animals.

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Colorado's only Buc-ee's, 74,000 square feet at I-25 and County Road 48, open 24 hours with 116 fuel pumps…Colorado's only Buc-ee's, 74,000 square feet at I-25 and County Road 48, open 24 hours with 116 fuel pumps, the jerky counter and the beaver nuggets.

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The shopping center at the 2534 interchange around Scheels: Ulta, Visionworks, Jersey Mike's…The shopping center at the 2534 interchange around Scheels: Ulta, Visionworks, Jersey Mike's, salons and the restaurants on Thompson Parkway.

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Multi-booth antique market at the north end of Old Town, in business for more than fifteen years.Multi-booth antique market at the north end of Old Town, in business for more than fifteen years.