Fort Collins Restaurant Ratings: First Impressions After 7 Months
Hey all! While reviewing our expenses, I decided to write up some thoughts on the restaurants we've tried since arriving here. We're mainly limited to Friday lunch spots for now, but hopefully this helps others with similar tastes!
Here are my takes from our adventures so far:
Most Disappointing: Kujira Ramen
I really wanted to like this spot. Their broth is about the only decent thing going for them. The bowls feel intentionally padded with bean sprouts, and getting their overcooked onsen egg instead of a proper ajitama is just depressing. Worst of all? They somehow serve sushi that's lower quality than grocery store offerings.
Best Value: Liminal
If anyone knows a better meal under $10 in town, I'm all ears. Their bowl composition is spot-on, with generous protein portions and perfectly balanced sauces. The Coconut Curry and Spicy Sesame bowls are particular standouts.
Most Consistent: Young's Cafe
While it's not the most amazing Vietnamese food I've ever had, having a spot that consistently delivers above-average meals without fail is quite impressive. That consistency is especially valuable when you're feeding a family of 5.
Notes:
- These ratings are compared to other Fort Collins restaurants
- Just personal opinions here - for example, I think the sweet pork at Cafe Mexicali is an abomination, but my wife enjoys it
- Most ratings are based on a single visit where I tried 2 entrees and sometimes an appetizer