A well-regarded casual lunch option in Aspen — a farm shop and restaurant on the pedestrian mall with house-cured charcuterie, exceptional cheese boards, and rustic sandwiches sourced from Colorado farms. A strong value meal in downtown Aspen.
Why It Belongs on the List
Meat & Cheese fills a gap in the Aspen dining scene with genuine skill — a combination farm shop and sit-down restaurant on the pedestrian mall that serves house-made charcuterie, artisan cheeses, and seasonal sandwiches sourced entirely from Colorado farms and producers. The cheese counter rivals anything in Denver. The pork belly sandwich and the rillettes board are the two best casual lunch orders in Aspen. The shop side sells house-cured meats, local honey, and Colorado wines that make excellent gifts. Brunch on weekends is also excellent. At $20–$35 for a full lunch, this represents extraordinary value in a town where a simple pasta costs $40.
What Stands Out
- Best casual lunch value in downtown Aspen
- House-cured charcuterie — the best in the Rockies
- Colorado farm sourcing — genuine farm-to-table
- Cheese counter rivals anything in Denver
- Take-home charcuterie and local honey from the farm shop