Highest-rated restaurants in Fort Collins by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Fort Collins by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Fort Collins, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Kujira
- Rating: 4.5/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2909 East Harmony Road Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Khon Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 2900 West Harvard St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Great Harvest Bread
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2601 South Lemay Ave. Unit 1 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Urban Egg - Fort Collins
- Rating: 4.5/5 (553 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 230 South College Ave. Unit B Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Snack Attack Specialty Sandwiches & Brews
- Rating: 4.5/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 West Stuart St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Sandwiches, Beer Bar, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Lucile's Creole Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (773 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 South Meldrum St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Breakfast & Brunch, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Los Muertos Urban Kitchen And Cantina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 1027 West Horsetooth Road Ste 111 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Scrumpy's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 North College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Pubs, Cideries
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Tararine, Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1401 West Elizabeth St. Ste 140 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Thai, Vegan, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Bistro Nautile
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 150 West Oak St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: French, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Philippe French Bistro & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 133 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, French, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Ras-Ka
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 128-A West Laurel St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Maxline Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2724 McClelland Drive Ste 190 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Breweries, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Elevated Sandwiches
- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1612 North College Ave. Unit K Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Sandwiches, Beer Bar, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Tortilleria Y Panaderia Las 4 Americas -Taqueria Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1669 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Grocery, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. The Fox Den
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1680 Laporte Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Themed Cafes, Internet Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Totally 80's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (529 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2567 South Shields St. Unit 4C Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Taco Stop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6324 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Green Light Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1603 Specht Point Drive Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Butterfly Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 Laporte Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Welsh Rabbit
- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 B Walnut St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Wine Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Waltzing Kangaroo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1109 West Elizabeth St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Australian
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Colorado Room
- Rating: 4.5/5 (795 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 642 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Music Venues, American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Gelato & Amore
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 1720 West Mulberry St. Ste A1 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Gelato, Italian, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Social
- Rating: 5.0/5 (764 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Old Town Sq Ste 7 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Speakeasies
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Tramp About
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: American, Food Trucks, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp
#4. My Empanadas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 1232 West Elizabeth unit C-2 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Empanadas, Mexican, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Taste and Savor Wine Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 3581 East Harmony Road Ste 130 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Persimmon
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 251 Jefferson St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Cafes, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#1. FoCo Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 225 Maple St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Soup, Cafes, Community Service/Non-Profit
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
