House Rock Kitchen

It took three years of trying to come here on the way to/from Salida to finally try it. When I finally did, I was pleasantly surprised!The good things:First of all, portions are HUGE. If you don't eat a ton, it could easily be two meals.Second, the food is very healthy and vegan/gf friendly. It's also delicious! I got the Greek and my friend got the BBQ. It tasted really good.The not-so-good things:Inconsistent and not-communicated opening hours - the reason it took so long to try this is because it was constantly not open at pretty normal dining times. Including times when their website and google said they were. I remember a frustrating morning of trying to call them, and the phone voicemail saying " to place a carry out order, go to the website" (with no option to talk to a team member or leave a message) and the website ordering system saying "you can't order right now" while the website times and google times said they were open. When we finally got there, there was a sign on the door saying that due to staffing issues, they weren't open that day. This should have been communicated more proactively - ie, an updated phone voicemail or a note on the website. We drove 25 min to try to eat there and even called to try to verify they were open and there was nothing indicating that they weren't, other than the fact that you couldn't place an order online, but lots of restaurants will disable online ordering at peak times or for other reasons when they are still open.The BBQ meal was significantly spicy and this isn't warned or indicated at all on the menu. Luckily my friend got it, but I had been deciding between this and the Greek. When I tried hers it was too spicy for me to eat - like a solid 5 or 6 out of 10 spicy. I have no idea why restaurants will put this level of spice into meals without warning customers. Be warned, if you are not a fan of spicy food, you should ask about this before ordering.

Oh my, it was a feast! Will definitely be back for more in the future.It's a bit chaotic, order first, sit down later palce. You might worry waiting in a queue and seeing the staff seem confused, but it's so worth it.They have lots of cool options like bowls, burgers, and sandwiches, and oh my, are those tasty.We tried nachos and guacamole, BBQ burger and brisket sandwich, and loved all of it. In hindsight, we shouldn't have ordered the nachos because there was so, so, so much food on our plates. The sandwiches came kinda broken down. You can add tomatos, greens, and sauces from your plate by yourself. While I will always stuff my burger, my partner goes for the simplest options possible, so this worked out great for us.They also have nice choice of tap beers and had a cider during our visit.Again, very, very tasty, big portions, great deal in a cool, casual spot. Lots of customers with dogs, too!Gluten free options and substitutions are plenty, and they don't charge for it! Finally, a place that doesn't scam people :) Plus, the gluten free bun was really tasty.

After an epic, adrenaline-packed rafting trip, our family group of 7 was starving. With a good amount of food options in Buena Vista, we voted for House Rock Kitchen and it was the right choice. Despite a lunch line out the door, it moved quick. And after ordering, the food came to our table even quicker. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals, but the stand out was the hot house-smoked turkey sandwich. Served on a focaccia bun, chunks of smoky turkey were paired with an equally smoky piece of bacon. The tzatziki sauce worked nicely as the sandwich condiment and wasn't overpowering. And the fries were surprisingly above average. If you still have room for dessert, go across the street to Louie's for some homemade ice cream in a freshly made waffle cone.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. The staff were generally friendly and engaged. Incredibly slow service, kitchen seemed slammed. But still. several orders just sat cooling. Bartender was great. The brisket was good, with a great bun. Had mushroom burgers, but one came without and one had two. Had to ask for cutlery and water top up once we finally got the food. Salads were large and an excellent mix of fresh and pickled ingredients. Was overall ok food with mixed service.

Amazing eatery in BV with a great menu! They offer burgers, salads, bowls, burritos and more. Any burger can be made with the house made veggie patty, which is delicious it has sunflower seeds peppered along the outside and it is soft and tender on the inside. I had the veggie patty in the mushroom burger with pumpkin aioli and it was exactly what I needed after conquering a 14er. The brioche bun added a nice touch and although the aioli didn't taste predominantly like pumpkin, it added a nice creamy richness. The fries and fresh veggies added a crunch and the fries were soft and tender!They offer a variety of alcoholic beverages and delicious kombucha. With indoor and outdoor seating, you can't go wrong. There is something for everyone here!

I always enjoy House Rock kitchen. Great food with lots of healthy options. I love the bowls! Kale, quinoa, beets etc with optional protein choices. My husband favors hamburgers and other sandwiches which are also great. Order at the counter and food is delivered quickly, inside and out. Beautiful outside space with games, heaters and lots of seating. Can't go wrong with House Rock!

I wish I could have reviewed the food. The restaurant was 1/3 full at best. We stood in line for 10 minutes with a bunch of staff meandering around. Finally one of them said, rudely, "Look, you ought to know if you stay, it'll be at least 45 minutes for food." No further explanation, no apology. I don't know why it took anyone so long to tell us that when there were so many people around us. Sorry to bother you. Won't try again. Judging by the number of others that walked out, I'm not the only one.

Healthy, tasty dishes, with ingredients clearly listed. Unique ingredients. Quick service. The day we were there, during lunchtime, the waitstaff didn't seem overly enthused. They were helpful nevertheless. Restaurant doesn't have straws in the building, so bring your own if you prefer using one, lol. No salt on the table, just pepper, which seemed odd. Had to ask for it. Lots of great outdoor seating when weather is good.

Just had the most excellent customer service at House Rock Kitchen! The Young lady at the register was so very helpful!! I needed a quick snack for a 15 mos old hungry toddler and she went back and got avocado slices for him while I waited for my to go order. I failed to get her name but she was excellent and very attentive!Food was fresh, healthy and delicious! Loved my House Rock Salad.

Awesome. A stop every time we are through Buena Vista! Brussels sprout salad just YUM! Pulled pork delicious and generous portion. We ate outside and enjoyed the atmosphere. We'll be back...again!