Hickory House
A log-cabin barbecue joint at the west entrance of town, beloved by locals for its smoky pork ribs and enormous breakfasts at affordable prices.
Located at 730 West Main Street, in a log cabin with a bear sculpture on the roof. It has been featured on the TV show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Its signature is tender smoked baby back ribs, with portions big enough to take home. Breakfast is served all day and has won The Aspen Times' best breakfast award several times. The breakfast burrito is called the largest and best-value breakfast in town. The atmosphere is casual, with workers and skiers sharing tables, and wet wipes are provided. Reservations are not accepted. It suits families and budget travelers and is about a 10-minute walk from downtown.
Opening hours
Daily 8:00–14:30 and 17:00–21:00 (breakfast 8:00–11:00)
Nearby sights
- Aspen Music Festival (Music Tent)
- Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (Hallam Lake)
- Downtown Aspen
- Wheeler Opera House
- Aspen Art Museum
- John Denver Sanctuary
- Smuggler Mountain Trail
- Aspen Mountain (Ajax) & Silver Queen Gondola