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Loveland’s favorite... FOOD & DRINK
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• Arté Pizzeria
• Asian Café & Grill
• The Black Steer
• Bonefish Grill
• Carino’s Italian Grill
• Donut Haus Bakery & Chocolates
• The Egg & I
• Fireside Café
• Grimm Brothers Brewhouse
• Henry’s Pub
• Johnson’s Corner
• Loveland Coffee Company
• Next Door Food & Drink
• Nordy’s BBQ & Grill
• Pizza Ranch
• Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
• Santiago’s Mexican Restaurants
• Smashburger
• Sushi Zensai
• TCBY
• Wing Shack
Best American
Best Appetizers
Best Asian
Best Bakery
Henry’s Pub invites patrons to step back in time and experience the historic class of downtown Loveland while enjoying classic and contemporary American Cuisine made and served with the utmost attention to detail.
The pub offers weekly lunch specials, nightly gourmet dinner specials, homemade desserts as well as a large selection of liquors and wine.
McGraff’s American Grill Applebee’s
Next Door Food & Drink is devoted to delivering creative, handcrafted cuisine with excellent service in a fun, inviting atmosphere. Sample the tasty tapas (as well as a full lunch, dinner or dessert menu) at the Rialto Theater Center from 11:30 a.m. daily.
Enjoy happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m. on the outdoor patio, featuring Colorado only drafts and homemade sangria.
Applebee’s Generations Wine and Martini Bar
Asian Cafe & Grill serves a unique variety of Asian cuisine, from traditional Chinese to Vietnamese, Japanese and Thai.
They feature an array of Asian favorites; sesame chicken, pho, teriyaki bowls, Thai curries, fresh sashimi, cooked surf and turf rolls, vegetarian and gluten free.
Asian Cafe is a family-friendly restaurant with something for every customer.
After their impressive beginnings in Estes Park, Donut Haus opened a second equally successful location in Loveland. They don’t stop at donuts though. Stop by their shop for breakfast burritos, coffee, pastries, pies and sandwiches, too. Come in often enough and they’ll know your name and particular pastry preference.
Don’t forget to pick up a cake for that special occasion (or just dessert) while you’re there.
Local spirits and brews are the order of the day at Henry’s Pub. Their bar stocks favorites such as Dancing Pines and Spring 44 as well as Grimm Brothers and Oskar Blues brews.
Their lounge is comfy and cozy, perfect for cocktails and conversation with friends.
From the restaurant to the bar, staff makes certain you will feel at home and want to come back.
Nordy’s is locally owned and operated. Their Loveland and Fort Collins locations are famous for serving the best barbecue in Northern Colorado.
Every rib, brisket, pork, sausage and turkey is checked individually by their expert pitmaster to ensure the juiciest, most tender meat around. For dine-in, carry-out, delivery or full-service catering, there is no one better than Nordy’s.
Mother always told you to eat a good breakfast (and lunch!). In this light, bright, cheerful breakfast-lunch eatery, it is easy to do.
Omelettes, frittatas, whole-wheat pancakes, golden waffles, homemade soup, sandwiches, creative salads, and exciting Mexican dishes are served all day by ‘eggceptional’ servers.
The Egg & I is open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Santiago’s provides the best green chile in Colorado. Pick your heat - mild, half and half, or hot and smother Loveland’s best burrito.
Santiago’s is big on family and they want every customer to feel like a part of theirs. This family style restaurant wants to get it right the first time. When customers walk in the door, they are greeted by a friendly face, and served fresh, good, food that’s made with care.
Best Caterer
Fireside
1515 Cascade Ave.,Loveland
Best Cinnamon Roll
Johnson’s Corner
2842 S.E. Frontage Rd., Johnstown second third second third
Executive Chef, Kristin Kling, opened The Fireside Café in 2004, bringing her award winning talents to Loveland.
Whether it’s an office meeting for 10, a formal dinner for 120, a themed reception, luncheon, corporate event, no detail is too big or too small. Fireside Café catering professionals guarantee timeliness, affordability and the quality expected by their customers, every time.
Johnson’s Corner is the home of the World Famous Cinnamon Roll; sweet, delicious and as big as your plate, but their menu goes further than that.
Lunch and dinner is always delicious and perfectly topped off with their mouth-watering pie.
Travel + Leisure magazine recently named them “one of the top 10 best breakfast spots in the world”, and in 2004, the Food Network ranked them as the “Top Truck Stop Restaurant” in the country.
Best Coffee House
Donut Haus Bakery & Chocolates
Glen Haven General Store
Best Dessert
Loveland Coffee Company strives to deliver the very best experience to every single customer, every single time they visit.
They offer up delicious hot or frozen lattes, smoothies, locallymade pastries and breakfast burritos.
They have been caffeinating Loveland for over nine years and look forward to many more.
Coffee Tree Starbucks Coffee Company second third
Next Door Food & Drink is devoted to delivering creative, handcrafted cuisine with excellent service in a fun, inviting atmosphere.
That goes double for dessert. Far from sticking to the basic brownie, Next Door gets fanciful with sweets like the maple pecan tart, blackberry and peach cobbler and Italian Zeppoles. Eating dessert first here would not be frowned upon.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery
Henry’s Pub
Best Happy Hour
Smashburger
Smashburger has been voted the “Best Hamburger” in Loveland four years in a row!
Smashburger is extremely appreciative of this award and works hard every day to provide the highest quality food, in a fun and inviting atmosphere. The secret lies in the “Smash”!
They encourage anyone who hasn’t been to the Loveland Smashburger yet to stop by.
Pourhouse Bar and Grill
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
BEST KID-FRIENDLY SPOT
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
6005 Sky Pond Dr., Loveland
Next Door Food & Drink is devoted to delivering creative, handcrafted cuisine with excellent service in a fun, inviting atmosphere.
The atmosphere is extra happy every day from 2 to 6 p.m. during Loveland’s Best Happy Hour, featuring a Colorado only tap lineup. If beer isn’t your thing, they also have a full menu of wines and creative cocktails to suit every taste.
Back in 1981, TCBY opened the country’s first frozen yogurt shop in Arkansas.
Realizing quickly that they had a unique product the country was clamoring for, they started offering franchise opportunities the following year.
Since that time, they have continued to grow and now operate 450 stores nationwide.
Visit the Loveland locations, today.
Dairy Delite Dairy Queen
At Carino’s Italian Grill, they value customer relationships because that is the true pulse of their success. Visit Carino’s for a unique meal including pasta, pizza, seafood and original Italian creations. Serve it up family style with their family platters or keep it personal with individual pizzas.
Signature Italian cocktails are served for the grown ups, but don’t forget to check out their fun kid menu.
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Best Lunch
Fireside Café
1515 Cascade Ave.,Loveland
Best Mexican Food
Red Robin knows burgers. It’s what they do best, but when it comes to kids, they recognize that one taste doesn’t fit all. That’s why they offer a menu full of kid friendly choices including sides and drinks, just to make the littlest family members feel special.
Red Robin wants families to feel welcome and comfortable while dining and part of that is having a fun environment for everyone to enjoy.
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Executive Chef, Kristin Kling, opened The Fireside Café in 2004, bringing her award winning talents to Loveland.
Fireside Cafe makes lunch an event with unique pizzas, sandwiches and house-made soups. Choose from the chef-created menu items or build your own with their fresh ingredient list.
Top it off with a chai or blended coffee drink for a little pick-me-up.
Santiago’s chile is only one of the things that makes their award winning Mexican food so special; the other is care. Each dish is prepared with care and consideration for each customer.
From burritos to fajitas, ingredients are always fresh and entrées are created by hand — that keeps loyal customers coming back for more. If you haven’t developed a “Santiago’s addiction”yet... you will.
Grimm Brothers Brewhouse is devoted to the art and science of beer and brewing. A passion for brewing and sharing exciting flavors of beer are at the heart of the this brewery’s values.
Grimm Brothers Brewhouse was founded by avid home-brewers and beer enthusiasts who love producing quality flavored beers.
McDonald’s Chick-fil-A second third
Henry’s Pub
Next Door Food & Drink mo’ Betta Gumbo second
Have some great pizza with great company at Pizza Ranch. Whether ordering one of the specialty pizzas or letting the whole family dig into the buffet, you’ll find something to suit everyone’s tastes.
Next Door Food & Drink is devoted to delivering creative, handcrafted cuisine with excellent service in a fun, inviting atmosphere. Why not enjoy Loveland’s best appetizers and desserts on Loveland’s best outdoor patio?
Come sit outside for happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m. featuring Colorado brews and homemade sangria, and stay to watch the sun set over a delicious dinner and dessert.
Cactus
Grille
Wapiti Colorado Pub Pizza Ranch 3451 Mountain Lion Dr., Loveland second
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Executive Chef, Kristin Kling, opened The Fireside Café in 2004, bringing her award winning talents to Loveland.
In addition to delicious salads, Fireside Café also creates unique pizzas, sandwiches and housemade soups.
Stop in earlier for a taste of the freshly daily breakfast menu and a cup of Fireside Blend coffee.
Best Wings
Wing Shack is a family-friendly, locally owned, casual wing restaurant. Whether dining-in or taking dozens of delicious wings home to the family, they’ve got cravings covered.
Wing Shack uses fresh, natural wings tossed in homemade signature sauces. Each order is cooked fresh to ensure consistently great wings each and every visit.
Buffalo Wild Wings
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Sushi Zensai captured Loveland’s heart by offering fantastic lunch specials and a fresh, quality selection of delicious sushi, sashimi, standard rolls and special rolls. Beyond sushi, stop in for a wide selection of bento, bowls and noodle dishes, and be sure to ask about their Chef’s Special.
Best Vegetarian
Next Door Food & Drink is devoted to delivering creative, handcrafted cuisine with excellent service in a fun, inviting atmosphere.
They serve a full menu of lunch, dinner and tapas at the Rialto Theater Center from 11:30 a.m. daily.
Enjoy happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m. on the outdoor patio, featuring local brews and homemade sangria.
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Fireside Café Rainbow Restaurant
Bonefish Grill 4920 Thompson Pkwy., Johnstown second third Red Lobster mo’ Betta Gumbo second third The Black Steer 436 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland 2 0 1 4
Street Chophouse Texas Roadhouse
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Asian Café & Grill second third
Expect your visit to The Joint to be different from any experience you’ve had before.
For one thing, they are conveniently open nights and weekends, with no appointment required.
For another they provide affordable personalized care plans with licensed chiropractors and chiropractic physicians.
So whatever your experience may have been, visit The Joint to see — different is good.
The Fireside Café strives to bring Loveland delicious breakfast and lunch with welcoming and friendly service.
They invite customers to relax in the beautiful lobby, warm yourself by the fire, sip a hot cup of coffee, and enjoy a leisurely bite with friends.
Customers love that they never fail to go the extra mile to bring a smile.
Since 1985, Drs. Mioduski, Ferrara, and Mioduski have been caring for patients with the highest quality of dental care available. Through education and tailored treatment, they help patients reach optimal oral health.
The practice focuses on implant dentistry, snoring and sleep apnea, intravenous (IV) sedation dentistry, esthetics, as well as general dental care.
They are committed to providing the utmost in personal attention.
McKee Family Dentistry: Dr. Stephen Ballard W DDS second third
Dr. Peter C. Smith blends medical science with the human touch to address each patient’s individual needs. He received his medical degree at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver where he was recognized for outstanding research.
Dr. Smith is the recipient of the John C. Nicholson Award for Compassion in Patient Care. He works with Banner Medical Group in Loveland and is affiliated with McKee Medical Center.
Zachary Flake, MD Banner Health
Douglas Webster, MD Banner Health
This place boasts some serious fun! Their 5,700 square foot playing area is Colorado’s only 3-level laser tag arena, but why stop there?
Navigate the laser maze, play games for prizes in the arcade, scale the rock wall or brave the ropes course far above all the action.
There are several packages to choose from so that everyone in your family gets to do what they enjoy the most.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Fort Fun
D E BURNS CONSTRUCTION CO.
D E Burns Construction Company in Loveland is a private building contractor, established in 1977. They have built their reputation on three key practices; quality, integrity and experience. Customers know they can expect that when they choose a home built by DE Burns Construction.
If you’re looking for a reputable builder who is dedicated to the way Loveland lives, call them today.
This place boasts some serious fun! Their 5,700 square foot playing area is Colorado’s only 3-level laser tag arena plus an indoor ropes course, laser maze, climbing wall, and arcade.
Parties are special for kids (and easy on parents) with a private room or reserved seating and a party coach to help make it memorable.
They provide pizza and soda and you choose the activities your kids love the most, what could be easier?
Jumpin’ Bounce!
Group Publishing’s people make their culture, which is why the company is very careful when selecting staff.
Group looks for people who help elevate the company’s core values, friendliness, innovation, learning, excellence and servanthood.
The Group environment is one of constant change. They’re always looking for “a better way” in their products as well in their internal operations.
Each year in August The Larimer County Fair and Rodeo takes over The Ranch in Loveland.
It’s a family affair with events such as a real dog and pony show, roping and barrel races, jousting demonstrations, PRCA Rodeo, a nightly carnival, food, live music and much more.
It also provides 4-H members an opportunity to display the projects that they have raised or created over the year.
The Crunchy Grocer™ is Northern Colorado’s emancipated food market™. They take the guesswork out of affordable organic and nonGMO foods. Count on The Crunchy Grocer for the highest quality of clean, organic, locally sourced food, vitamins, supplements, and health & beauty products in Northern Colorado....and, provided at affordable, family-friendly prices.
House of Neighborly Service has provided assistance to low-income individuals and families in Southern Larimer County for over 50 years.
HNS was established in 1961 by the local pastors of Loveland to be a central place in Larimer County where they could refer people for assistance and provide ample resources, accountability, and compassionate people to minister to those in need.
Alternatives To Violence
Kevin Cook has been selling real estate in Northern Colorado since 1979. In 2001,– he ranked #23 in the nation in closed transaction sides. And in 2002’s report was again in the top 50. He has successfully negotiated and closed over 3277 transaction sides since 2000.
Kevin has been named 1989 Realtor of the Year, 2003 Realtor of the Year for the State of Colorado and State President in 1995.
Art in the Park
Habitat For Humanity
The Group has 180 realtors in five offices serving Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor and surrounding communities.
They are owned locally by the people who work here.
As the market leader, they strive to be THE source of real estate information for Northern Colorado and to help their customers, buyers and sellers, get where they need to be on time.
RE/MAX Alliance
Residents find a wide variety of activities, security and peace of mind on the beautifully landscaped 50-acre campus of Good Samaritan, Loveland Village.
Loveland Village provides a full range of housing and healthcare services for those 55 and older.
On-campus therapy, home health, and services at home provide options for tailoring a lifestyle unique to each individual’s personal preferences.
Sugar Valley Estates
At Blue Sky Animal Clinic, their purpose is to ensure their patients are treated with the utmost care. They pride themselves in quality medicine and exemplary client service. They are an AAHA accredited clinic, upholding the highest clinical standards and are also currently certified as a Feline Friendly Practitioner. You can be confident that the vets and staff at Blue Sky Animal Clinic will provide your family with the best veterinary care possible.
North Shore Animal Hospital
Dr. WorthingtonWorthington Animal Clinic
Foundations Church is a nondenominational Christian church that began on Christmas Eve, 2011. Since that day Foundations has been centered on God’s grace. No matter who are you, what you’ve done, or where you are on your journey, you will be welcomed. They meet at Thompson Valley High School on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m. They are also about to start renovating their future home- the old Metrolux Theater, at Hwy. 34 and Denver Ave.