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Simple Eatery & Spoon It Up
402 E Main St.
Buena Vista, US-CO 81211
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We're Back! Open 7 days a week, lunch AND dinner, and expanded our menu. Beyond burger is back. Cheddar Penne is back. Spinach Artichoke Hummus is back.
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Simple Eatery Summer Menu
Fresh casual dining, menu served lunch & dinner from 10:30a to 8p. We do dine-in & take-out. Voted Best Lunch (2019,2020,2021) in Buena Vista, Best Dinner (2020, 2021), Best Burger (2018), Best Take-out (2020), Best bakery (2021), Best baked goods (2021, 2023) in Buena Vista & Favorite Restaurant in Buena Vista (2019, 2020)!
Starters
our appetizers feature our Artisan Breads, baked fresh daily, on site
Chips & Salsa
$6.00
Locally made salsa, with organic, local tortilla chips
vegetarian, vegan, organic
Bavarian Pretzel Plate
$10.00
Fresh-baked Bavarian loaf, beer-cheese sauce & honey-mustard
vegetarian
Spinach Artichoke Hummus
$11.00
House-made, with fresh vegetables & fresh baked pita
vegetarian, vegan
dairy-free
Baked Feta & Focaccia
$9.00
Feta brick, oven roasted with cherry tomatoes, garlic & olive oil. Served with house-made focaccia
vegetarian
Allergens
wheat
Soups
Our bowls of soup are scratch-made, no MSG, no chemicals & no sugar. Cup available for $5. Can substitute Gluten Free Zucchini noodles
Chicken Noodle & Spinach
$9.00
Roasted Red Bird chicken thighs, mirepoix, touch of cream, fresh spinach and egg noodles
gluten-free
Heirloom Tomato Bisque
$9.00
Heirloom tomatoes, home-made veggie stock, cream, red wine, roasted red peppers
vegetarian
gluten-free
Carrot Coconut Soup
$9.00
Carrot, coconut, ginger, onions, blended smooth, topped with toasted almond.
vegetarian, vegan
dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free
Cheddar & Broccoli
$9.00
Creamy & hearty. Mirepoix base, loaded with cheddar & broccoli
vegetarian
gluten-free
Salads
Our salads have scratch-made dressings, gluten free, no preservatives, fresh greens. Half salad available for $7. Add certified Angus sirloin, all-natural Red-Bird chicken - $7. Add rainbow trout filet - $9.
Simple Caesar
$12.00
Authentic caesar dressing (raw egg, anchovies), romaine, parmesan, heirloom tomatoes, pepper & croutons
Mango & Fig Salad
$13.00
Spinach-arugula blend, diced mango, figs, carrots, feta, onion, almonds & red wine vinaigrette
vegetarian
gluten-free, egg-free
Simple Greens
$12.00
Dressed romaine, carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, sunflower seeds, Italian dressing
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Greek
$13.00
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumbers, feta, kalamatas, red onion & balsamic vinaigrette
vegetarian
gluten-free
Entrees
Our pastas & proteins proudly cooked to order with house-made sauces. Half pasta available for $9. Gluten Free Zoodles available
Steak Stroganoff
$21.00
Mushroom & sour cream sauce, campanelle noodles, saute crimini & fresh cooked Certified Angus Beef - hand-cut sirloin steak
Rainbow Trout
$23.00
Ruby red rainbow trout filet, sage-cream sauce, seasonal vegetables
Puttanesca Penne
$17.00
House-made. Slow-roasted hand crushed plum tomatoes, olives, fresh basil, red peper, capers. Tossed with heirloom tomatoes, arugula. Served over penne with shaved parm, romano, asiago. Can be DF without garnish, can be GF with Zoodles
soy-free, dairy-free, tree-nut-free, egg-free, shellfish-free, fish-free
Citrus Sage Cream Ravioli
$20.00
Signature ravioli made with sauteed with tomatoes, arugula & pine nuts with citrus sage cream sauce. Choice of Bison ravioli or Spinach Asparagus ravioli.
Cheddar Penne
$17.00
Sharp cheddar & cream sauce, sauteed broccoli, peas & spinach, with penne pasta, topped with shaved herb parmesan
vegetarian
Choose 2 Combo
Choose 2 Combo
Combo
$16.00
You choose 2: Any one half pasta, half salad, half panini or bowl of soup. With fresh bread
Panini / Burgers
Served with choice of: any cup soup, kohlrabi slaw or potato chips. Half panini available for $9. Add cherry wood bacon for $2, Gluten Free (house-made) bread available for $2.50. Can susbstitute any burger for our house-made beet burger (VG)
Angus Steak Panini
$18.00
Hand cut, roasted Angus sirloin steak, dijonnaise, caramelized onions provolone & arugula. Served on house-made ciabatta. Choice of side.
Simple Angus Burger
$15.00
1/3 lb, Certified Angus beef on house-made pretzel bun, cheese choice & all the fixings. Voted best burger in BV!
All Elk Burger
$18.00
1/3 lb, 100% Colorado elk, beer-caramelized onions, pretzel bun & cheese choice
Redbird Chicken Sandwich
$16.00
All natural 1/3 lb Red Bird chicken breast, bacon, honey-mustard, pretzel bun, habanero jack cheese & all the fixings.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
$14.00
House-made, Chicken, raisin, almonds, celery, mayo, stone-ground mustard. Green leaf on house-made rosemary cheddar bread
Triple B Bison Burger
$19.00
1/3 lb all natural 100% bison burger. Blackened seasoning, blue cheese & bacon. Served on house-made pretzel bun LTO & choice of side.
Drinks
complimentary mint-lemon-lime water served table-side
Brewed Teas
$2.50
Free refills. Unsweetened black, house-made sweet tea, or Harney & Son's hot tea sachet
Fresh Lemonade
$2.50
Free refills. House made lemonade, berry lemonade or Arnold Palmer
Craft Sodas
$2.50
12oz bottle. Mexican Coke, Mexican Sprite, Izze sodas
Cafe Drinks
$2.50
Free refills. BV Roastery coffee, hot cocoa, hot cider
Eddyline Brewing Co
$6.50 Pint
River Runners Pale Ale
Crisp citrus burst of hops, with a light refreshing finish
Grapefruit Yanker IPA
Big hops, big malt, grapefruit & mango. Balanced yet lingering tropical hop finish
Soul Craft Brewing
$6.50 Pint
Coconut Stout
Dark roasty, toasted coconut milk stout
All Mountain Amber
Amber ale, toasted bread malt with a balanced finish
Elevation Beer Company
$6.50 Pint
8 Second Kolsch
Our lightest beer, light bread malt, sweet finish, light hops
Lil' Mo Porter
Dark roasty, coffee & chocolate flavors in a full body beer with balanced bitterness
First Cast IPA
Big citrus & pine flavors with a strong hop finish
Red Wines
$7.5
Tilia Malbec
Argentina. Black cherries and plums are accompanied by notes of violets and vanilla
Friends Red Blend
Mellow blueberry & plum notes, hint of vanilla with a spicy soft tanin finish
Parducci Cab Sauv
Juicy and smoky, aromas of wild strawberry, dark cherry and a hint of teriyaki
White Wines
$7.5
Riff Pinot Grigio
Aromas of fresh cut hay, tangerine, orange blossom, honeysuckle lingers long
Friends White Blend
Peach, pineapple aroma with honey & soft grassiness that finishes crisp & tart
Castle Rock Chardonnay
Ripe fruity character with vanilla, pear, and melon flavors, subtle oak
Cider & Seltzer
Glider Cider Bottles
$5.00
12oz. Apples, a light tart note and a champagne-like flavor and finish
For the Kids
All kids' meals made fresh to order & served with fresh baked bread, they deserve it. Kid's meals are portioned for ages 12 & under. Choose 1- $4.50; Choose 2- $8.5
Penne Pasta
Penne noodles with choice of: mac & cheese, butter noodles
Grilled Cheese
Cheddar & mozzarella on toasted Challah
Simple Salad
Choose any of our daily salads, served with fresh bread
Cup of Soup
Choose any of our daily soups, served with fresh bread
Steamed Broccoli
A Cup of steamed broccoli, pure green goodness.
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Traditional
Bakery
Dessert
Sandwiches
Meals
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
10:30am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
10:30am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
10:30am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
10:30am - 9:00pm
Friday:
10:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday:
10:30am - 9:00pm
Sunday:
10:30am - 9:00pm
About Us
Simple Eatery. Fresh casual dining. Simple foods, all natural, back to basics! Featuring Spoon It Up froyo bar, serving healthy, frozen yogurt & topping bar. Artisan Bakery in house, fresh baked breads daily.