5 Locally-Owned businesses you must go for the best Fort Collins experience.

Abbie Levis
Beyond the Oval
Published in
3 min readSep 17, 2019

The small businesses in Fort Collins make every trip unique and memorable. These shops and eateries will make Fort Collins feel like home to you. For the perfect

1. Get your day started with a hearty breakfast made from scratch at the Rainbow Restaurant.

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Rainbow Restaurant right on Laurel Street has everything you could imagine for breakfast as well as a lunch menu for any late-starters. Don’t forget to spice up your morning with a Rainbow Restaurant Bloody Mary. As a family-owned restaurant, experience a homey feeling from its colorful interior to the lively outdoor seating.

2. Next head over to White Balcony for unique Fort Collins keep-sakes and gifts.

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White Balcony has been a local boutique since 2003 with a wide range of distinctive items you’ll always be able to remember Fort Collins by. The boutique has cards, home decor, stylish accessories, and more which even includes the addition of a new men’s store, Killer Rabbit. White Balcony truly has the most special pieces for everyone.

3. Next stop is to refuel at The Colorado Room.

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The Colorado Room wraps the perfect Colorado experience into one restaurant. It is owned by two Colorado natives who strive to bring a perfect touch of home to their business. This restaurant is perfect for visitors to get a full understanding of the area as well as for the locals who can thrive in their element … or just for anyone who loves good food in a great place.

4. Treat your sweet tooth at Sweet Treats at Daddy Cakes Bakery.

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Sweet Treats at Daddy Cakes Bakery is the perfect pit stop in Old Town for special cakes and other baked goods! Owners Rudy and Angi Burns locally run their bakery with made from scratch treats and friendly service. As the winner of many awards and a feature in popular publications, Sweet Treats at Daddy Cakes Bakery is a must-try.

5. Kick back for some evening drinks at Social for the ultimate wrap up to the best Fort Collins experience.

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Social is your goto for the best locally-owned bar in Fort Collins. Located right in Old Town, Social has eccentric cocktails and noteworthy small plates in a timeless underground bar for an experience like no other.

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