In Avon, Colorado, there has been many changes to the local restaurant scene, but the one I'm happy about is the former Pizza Hut (Gross! Processed pizza parts!) becoming The Northside Cafe. It's right off the highway, close to Beaver Creek, and...cheap! Finally! Affordable and near the resort!
Today we went there for lunch. It's cute, with barstool seating and one long table in the middle. We ordered the roasted tomato and red pepper soup and pastrami Reuben. I wish I took photos, but we ate too quickly! The soup was nice and velvety, with the sweetness and richness of the peppers balancing out the roasted tomatoes. The pastrami was lean, yet extremely flavorful. Absolutely scrumptious.
After 2 o'clock, all the pastries are BOGO, which made the Boy quite happy. He's super stoked for the doughnuts in the take home bag I have for him--all made fresh every day! They also have banana breads, beat claws, and a lovely contraption known as the Fried Croissant. Unfortunately, that'll have to wait until next time.
If you rise early, you're in luck! The Northside Cafe opens at 6 am and their breakfast burrito plus a juice/coffee is only 5 bucks! Not bad at all.
The Northside Cafe has only been open for a couple of months, but I look forward to eating there for many years to come!
