Restaurants in Cripple Creek F inding a square meal in the late 1890s wasn't much of a problem, though miners often cached their own grub and more often frequented bars than fine food establishments. A t one time seven bakeries conjured up goodies, ten meat markets offered goods and you could grab groceries from 24 stores. T he hotels of old offered food to their guests and several establishments, such as the Continental, catered to travelers and the more elite. W hile prices are not the same, finding fine food is easy in Cripple Creek today.
Several casinos offer a variety of entrees.
And there are plenty of opportunities to indulge in ice cream and specialty coffees, homebaked cookies and fudge. Masonic, Cripple Creek, CO 80813. Subway - 301 E. Bennett Ave. Look for us at local events.