Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Maroon Bells

"Aromas of fresh-baked artisan breads, sweet pastries, muffins and bagels galore highlight Annette’s as a prime stop for a tasty light breakfast. It’s a small business with everything hand-made and heartily cooked. Each day hails a new special which can be found on the bakery’s Facebook page."

"Brand-new this season, Bear Den is nestled in the cozy Victorian cottage at the corner of Hopkins and Monarch streets. Vibrant and beautifully designed, this local. cafe and bakery serves both a grab-and-go and sit-down breakfast daily."

"It's Thursday , Roast dinner Night at Bamboo Bar and Grill Restaurant . Roasted Beef, Lamb,Pork Leg served with sauted... Aspen’s Bamboo Bear Restaurant aims to effectively redefine your understanding of authentic Asian cuisine."

"This cozy hole-in-the-wall (one of Curbed Ski’s best ski country bakeries) on the Hyman Avenue Mall is a local’s secret that even a lot of locals don’t know about. Those who do, however, know to arrive early to get their fix on daily specials for breakfast or lunch (doughnut Thursdays are madness). The sandwiches and daily specials (meatball, juicy porchetta or brisket, pissaladiere, soups, salads…) are amazing, but be sure to save room for the cloudlike macarons, Kouign-Aman, and pine nut cookies."

"With a homey interior and a welcoming atmosphere, Main Street Bakery is a local favorite for its variety of omelets and scramblers, as well as its delightful twists on the traditional eggs Benedict. With pastries and coffee that are to die for, it’s no wonder that both visitors and locals love this joint. Enjoy an al fresco summer patio and the country kitchen ambiance while indulging the taste buds in a hearty breakfast."

"Aspenites looking for an urban vibe flock to Element 47, which opened in the Little Nell in December 2012. Designed by the same team as Manhattan’s Craft and 11 Madison, the restaurant has a sleek, modern look that transports diners..."

"Head upstairs from the beloved indie retailer Explore Booksellers for self-described “nutritarian” fare that promotes a mission of optimum health. Whether you go for lunch or dinner, eating clean tastes really, really good here, and wine and beer are offered alongside fresh-squeezed juices, kombuchas, coffees, and teas. If you’ve dined here before, look for a new entrance in the back alley to avoid overcrowding the bookstore down below."

"Being conscious of what you eat is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Deemed as the first nutritarian restaurant, Pyramid Bistro makes it easy to make healthy decisions when it comes to the food you eat. While the restaurant encourages a whole plant-based diet, you can also find meat and fish selections."

"Relatively new to the Aspen dining scene, Grey Lady is a New England-style seafood restaurant, which opened in December 2014 and is sibling to the popular Manhattan bar/eatery of the same name. The cozy, 70-seat spot packs them in, thanks to stellar food and cocktails, friendly, clued-in staff, and a subtly sexy, rustic-chic interior. Co-owner Ryan Chadwick’s uncle is a Maine lobsterman and ships his catch direct daily, piggybacked with oysters from a Damariscotta mariculture farm."

"Since opening day last December, Grey Lady has been drawing crowds for its sustainably-sourced New England seafood and cocktails-on-tap program (in collaboration with Basalt’s Woody Creek Distillers). The new patio expands the cozy space and provides prime people-watching at the corner of buzzing S. Mill Street and the Hyman Ave. pedestrian mall."

"The Aspen Alps Health Spa has a gym, sauna and steam rooms, and offers both Deep Tissue Sports Massage as well as traditional Sweedish massage."

"Owner of O2, Carrie Bellotti, is a native to Aspen and her Managing Partner and Co-Buyer, Holly Davis, lives in town year round. The other Co-Buyer, Brittany Pollock, is a native to the nearby town of Basalt. As a yoga studio and a Spa, O2 provides more than just the ability to breathe better through incredible yoga classes, it also brings on the fashion with sporty chic styles that allow you to comfortably, and fashionably, move from the yoga class to lunch out with a friend."

"This boutique fitness center offers yoga and pilates classes, and personal training. Trained aestheticians and massage therapists perform a number of relaxing spa treatments from a hand-crafted spa menu."

"Heaven on Earth is a high-altitude boutique day spa that promises an experience you will remember, and offers a wide variety of day spa, massage and facial options."