The Local’s List: Eldora Mountain
Eldora Mountain Resort is a local favorite just west of Boulder, with the small mountain town of Nederland about five miles down the road. This guide covers the best food, drinks, après-ski, and mountain stops at Eldora and in Nederland, from breakfast before the lifts to a post-ski beer.
Base Area Bites
Timbers Grill — burgers, sandwiches, pizza, soups, and easy mountain food.
Timbers Taphouse — pizza, beer, and quick food right at the base.
The Lookout — pizza, sandwiches, chili, and hot drinks at the top of the Corona lift.
West Wing Grill — quick grab and go food for a fast lunch between runs.
Breakfast & Lunch (Nederland)
New Moon Bakery & Cafe— locally roasted coffee, fresh-baked pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and artisan sandwiches served all day.
Ned General Cafe & Bar— breakfast burritos, biscuits, sandwiches, burgers, and coffee.
Mountain Peak Cafe — hearty breakfasts, breakfast burritos, green chile, and biscuits and gravy.
The Deli at 8236' — hot and cold sandwiches and an easy stop before or after skiing.
Decent Bagel— New York-style bagels, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and easy grab-and-go food.
The Train Cars Coffee and Kava — coffee, breakfast burritos, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries.
Dinner (Nederland)
Busey Brews Smokehouse & Brewery — smoked meats, brisket, wings, sandwiches, and house beer with a big outdoor deck.
Crosscut Pizzeria & Taphouse — wood-fired pizza, salads, and a good selection of beer.
Kathmandu Restaurant — Nepalese and Indian food with a popular lunch buffet.
Ubon Thai Cuisine— Thai curries, noodles, soups, and momos.
Brickhouse Alpine Kitchen— rotisserie chicken, fries, sandwiches, soups, and salads.
Quick Bites (Nederland)
The Deli at 8236'— sandwiches and easy grab-and-go food.
Brickhouse Alpine Kitchen — rotisserie chicken, fries, sandwiches, and salads.
Crosscut Pizzeria & Taphouse — pizza and beer in a casual setting.
Bars (Nederland)
Busey Brews Smokehouse & Brewery — local beer, barbecue, a big deck, and a relaxed après feel.
Knotted Root Brewing Company— small local brewery in a barn-style space.
Covered Wagon Restaurant & Saloon — old-school mountain-town bar and saloon.
The Caribou Room — live music, two bars, craft cocktails, and local beer.
Après Ski (Nederland)
Busey Brews — beer, barbecue, and a big outdoor deck.
Crosscut— pizza and beer in a casual setting.
Knotted Root — local beer in a relaxed barn-style space.
Covered Wagon— classic mountain-town bar with drinks and comfort food.
Skiing
Eldora — 680 acres of terrain with everything from beginner runs and long groomers to trees, bumps, steeps, and terrain parks.
Corona — The main high-speed lift takes you into some of Eldora's higher and more challenging terrain, with big views toward the Indian Peaks.
West Ridge — Steeper terrain, trees, and bumps for more advanced skiers.
Woodward Eldora — Progression-focused terrain and freestyle features for kids and adults looking to build park and freestyle skills.
Nordic Center — 40 kilometers of groomed trails for classic skiing, skate skiing, and snowshoeing. You can rent cross county skis at the nordic center.
Eldora Passes
Alpine Unlimited — unlimited skiing with no blackout dates, Friends and Family discounts, and a free uphill armband.
Weekday PLUS — weekday skiing with additional spring weekend access.
Family Unlimited — unlimited skiing for qualifying households with discounts for families.
4 Pass — four days at Eldora with no blackout dates. The 2026/27 pass is $359.
Ikon Pass — unlimited skiing at Eldora with no blackout dates.
Ikon Base Pass — unlimited skiing at Eldora with no blackout dates.
Uphill Access — uphill skiing requires an armband, with one included with Eldora
