The Shaggy Sheep

Ok, you know when you're on a road trip and you pass all these kitschy, roadside cafes and restaurants and wonder whether or not you should stop and give it a shot because more often than not you will be greatly disappointed? Well this is DEFINITELY NOT one of those times!! We were in Littleton, Colorado visiting friends who also have a home in Crested Butte, and they have driven by The Shaggy Sheep for the past 9 years and never stopped in once. Fortunately, today was the day they ended that record! I can't begin to tell you how awesome it was! From the moment you walk in you can feel the love in the room and you get an immediate feeling of being "home". In fact, the first person to greet us is affectionately called "mom" by everyone. Now mom is pretty sassy, and really quick witted, and she also truly makes you feel like one of her own. I was so worried that I wasn't going to like the food because I wanted so badly to review them, and lucky for me, and you if you're ever in the area, it didn't disappoint!There were four of us and we all fell in love with The Shaggy Sheep. I had the Tequila lime chicken which was really moist and tasty, two of us had their Smoked brisket which they both said was delicious, and one of us had their Carnitos tacos, which also didn't disappoint! I also tried their green chili soup, which if you love a little heat, which I do, you should definitely try it!As we were waiting for our food I took a little stroll around the storefront where they were selling various sweatshirts and t-shirts with their logo, and REALLY beautiful handed-knitted hats made by none other than mom herself! I was so bummed that I live in South Florida because I honestly wanted to buy one!But what I DID buy, and I highly recommend you do as well, was some of their homemade preserves! I bought the blueberry, mixed berry, strawberry, and my absolute favorite, their mango jalapeño! In fact, we made a pork tenderloin that night and served that on top of it, and OMG was it amazing! So don't pass up this one in particular. It would even be great on a piece of cheese! And speaking of "don't pass up", DEFINITELY leave room for one of their fruit filled pies or one of their scones, all of which were great! The pies are individual sized which at first I thought were empanadas, because that's what they looked like. We were pressed for time so I bought four pies and two scones to go, and I'm really glad I did! They were all REALLY delicious and they didn't skimp on the filling, but my favorite was the pumpkin. I just happen to love pumpkin, not inferring the others weren't equally as delicious. I also happen to love scones but I do find more often than not they are much drier than they should be. There were not. They had the perfect amount of moisture and their flavor, I chose peach, was so delicate and delicious!Hopefully I haven't ranted on too long, but if you're ever in the area and want really good, really hearty, homemade cooking and baked goods, served by a staff that is so warm and welcoming that you feel like family, DO NOT DO LIKE MY FRIENDS DID FOR NINE YEARS, be sure YOU stop at The Shaggy Sheep. And if you do, please give "mom" a hug from me!!!OMG, I ALMOST FORGOT TO MENTION THE FRENCH FRIES!!! I don't know what they do to their fries, well actually I do but I swore I wouldn't tell anyone, but their French fries are freaking AMAZING!! DEFINITELY order some for your side. But if you do you may as well order a side for the table otherwise you'll be lucky if you get to eat any of your own once one of your table mates tastes yours! Seriously, they are THAT good!!

The Shacky Sheep is a fun, delicious gem. It's off of Kenosha Pass. If you blink you will miss it. The breakfast is amazing with large portions and homemade jams and hand cut breakfast potatoes. Great service! Don't leave without a homemade fried pie!They have a fun outdoor area with picnic tables and a food track with more snack like things. Could be a nice break spot on a road trip.

I stopped by for a burger while out on a drive, and it was super tasty. And that was despite making an unfortunate choice to get green chile on it, thinking it was just chunks of chile, but in fact, it was stew. I should have figured this out when they asked me if I wanted it on the side, so it was my fault. Despite this, it was a slightly damp but still delicious burger. The bun held up surprisingly well, and I ended up with a side of green chile fries!

Little spot on the mt side between the big city and the top of the pass. Nice place, decent food, and a little rest.

The Shaggy Sheep is an adorable breakfast spot that exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The customer service is excellent, making you feel right at home. The food is top-notch, with the baked avocado being a standout dish that's definitely worth a try. Additionally, they have a charming small gift store, adding to the overall delightful experience. Highly recommend for a cozy breakfast outing!

What a gem! This fun, cozy diner is in an area with not a lot of food options. That said, they certainly don't rest on their laurels because of it. We came for an early lunch driving through. I had the Quinoa Salad with chicken. It was fresh, delicious and filled me up. My husband had the brisket tacos (they were on special), and he loved them as well. We both had a cocktail as well, and they did not disappoint. Service was fun and super friendly! Don't miss out on this local, gem!

We have driven past this place at least 20 times in the past two years and every time talked about stopping there... today we finally did! We were not disappointed. This is on the inside just as you would imagine from the outside - a cozy, cottagey feeling place with a bar and a dining room with a little fireplace (gas I think, but still nice) and a little shop with branded and sheep-themed items. Their menu is not lengthy, but there's something for everyone. Our child has an egg allergy so sometimes it's tough for her to eat out, but luckily everything on the kids menu was egg free. I had the burger, with the shaggy sauce, and my husband had the chicken wrap and a cup of the green chili. The chili was spicy, which he was fine with, and the burger was perfect. Hand cut fries were good and salty. I think our waiter was probably pretty new, but did a great job and everyone there was super friendly. Picked up a mug on our way out. Now that we know what we were missing, we will definitely be back!

We asked our son-in-law for advice on where to eat along the highway 285. He suggested the shaggy sheep. We didn't have high expectations, but we were pleasantly surprised at this excellent spot. It is located in Grant, Colorado. Don't blink or you will miss it. When you walk through the front door, you will see a selection of delicious empanada fruit pies that are fresh baked. We had lunch here and found the Carnitas tacos, the brisket sandwich, and the burger all terrific. The potato salad was some of the best we've ever had. A potato soup with chorizo was also wonderful. It seems all the food is baked in-house from scratch. Service was attentive, even though the place was packed. Word seems to be out, the shaggy sheep is the place for home cooked gourmet dining along 285. We agree!

What a great place!...the staff is friendly and welcoming to this local favorite. We enjoyed two breakfasts there....delicious blueberry pancakes with a side of fresh fruit, jalapeño biscuits with a tasty sausage gravy and the green chili smothered breakfast burrito...Being a clean and bright establishment is a big plus....along with just being in Colorado

2 sandwiches which weren't very good. 2 soft drinks and very small portioned desserts. $64.00. Ridiculous.