Empire Dairy King

We stopped in this small village town for lunch, surrounded by a nice mountain view, and decided to give this place a try. I ordered the bison burger (my first time having one) along with some appetizers—fried zucchini and onion rings. The burger was good, but what really stole the show was the vanilla butterscotch malt. Easily one of the best malts I’ve ever had—thick, creamy, and packed with flavor. We also tried their ice cream, and I went with the Huckleberry. It was smooth, creamy, and had that fresh berry taste that hits just right. If you’re passing through this little mountain town and want to grab a bite, try something new, or just enjoy a sweet treat like ice cream or a malt, this spot is definitely worth the stop.

Creamsicle shake was soooo good. Still craving it hours later. Burger and fries were great as well. Will definitely be back!

Great place to stop on the way back from the trails!!! Service was excellent and the ice cream was satisfying 🍦 They also have a decent selection of burgers and sides. Mozzarella sticks were pretty good!

I always wanted to stop here on the way back to Denver from skiing in Winter Park and I'm glad I did last week. Bison burger and chocolate shake were delicious – hit the spot. It's a small, no-frills joint with a surprisingly large menu and a very friendly staff. Looking forward to stopping again.

Finally stopped in after countless times driving past. Pretty quick service! Pretty decent price (under $15 for burger and fries) Nothing extraordinary, just a nice burger and fries to enjoy before going up Berthoud pass. I would stop again for a quick bite on their nice patio