Restaurants near Cheyenne Mountain Resort: quick nearby options

Cheyenne Mountain Resort has multiple on-site options within walking distance: Mountain View Restaurant for a daily breakfast buffet, Gates Grille for lunch and dinner near the golf course, Elevations Lounge for drinks and light Colorado-inspired fare, and The General Store for coffee and grab-and-go items. In‑Room Dining is available if you prefer to eat in your room.
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Breakfast: Mountain View Restaurant
Mountain View Restaurant is the resort's primary breakfast spot offering a daily buffet of contemporary American favorites with Rocky Mountain flavors and an outdoor terrace overlooking the Front Range.
Breakfast hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–10:30 AM and Saturday–Sunday 7:00 AM–11:00 AM. Reservations are not required for the buffet.
- Serves: Breakfast buffet with terrace seating
- Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–10:30 AM; Sat–Sun 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
- Note: The buffet is offered for a fee (per property information)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Breakfast buffet |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–10:30 AM; Sat–Sun 7:00 AM–11:00 AM |
| Reservations | Not required |

Casual Lunch & Dinner: Gates Grille
Gates Grille serves seasonally inspired American dishes and sits near the golf course with sweeping Cheyenne Mountain views. It welcomes families and offers a children's menu.
Per the resort's published hours, Gates Grille is open Wednesday–Sunday (hours vary by day); it is reserved for resort guests and Country Club of Colorado members.
- Serves: Lunch & dinner, seasonal American cuisine
- Hours (per property): Wed–Thu 11:00 AM–7:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Family-friendly with alfresco dining when weather permits
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wed–Thu | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM |
| Fri–Sat | 11:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM |

Drinks & Light Fare: Elevations Lounge
Elevations is the resort's Colorado-inspired bar offering cocktails and a menu of regional flavors suitable for lunch, an afternoon break, or a late-evening drink.
The lounge keeps extended hours compared with the restaurants, making it a convenient place for pre- or post-dinner drinks while you stay on property.
- Serves: Cocktails, Colorado-inspired small plates and drinks
- Hours (per property): Mon–Thu 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–11:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Good option if you want a relaxed bar atmosphere without leaving the resort
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Typical use | Cocktails, light meals, socializing |
| Hours | Mon–Thu 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–11:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–10:00 PM |

Quick Snacks & Coffee: The General Store
The General Store: Premium Coffee & Creamery is located in the lobby and offers coffee, smoothies, ice cream and grab-and-go snacks — a convenient stop for quick mornings, an afternoon pick-me-up, or family treats.
Hours run daily from early morning to late afternoon, making it easy to pick up items before heading out for activities or excursions.
- Serves: Coffee, smoothies, ice cream, grab-and-go
- Hours: Daily 6:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Located in the lobby for easy access
| Item | Hours |
|---|---|
| General Store | Daily 6:30 AM–5:00 PM |
| Good for | Breakfast coffee, snacks, ice cream |
In-Room Dining and Eating in Your Room
In-Room Dining delivers the resort's menu items directly to guest rooms. Breakfast and dinner room service hours are published by the resort.
If you prefer to dine privately, using In-Room Dining is a reliable option — useful for early departures, late returns, or when the on-site restaurants are closed.
- In-Room Dining hours: Breakfast 7:00 AM–11:00 AM; Dinner 4:00 PM–9:00 PM (per property information)
- Work well with family rooms such as Room, with Sofa bed, Resort View or Room, with Sofa bed, Mountain View when you want to eat in
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast room service | 7:00 AM–11:00 AM |
| Dinner room service | 4:00 PM–9:00 PM |
Practical tips for dining on property
The resort is not an all-inclusive property; meals and drinks are charged separately. The nightly resort fee does not replace restaurant charges.
A car is useful if you plan to reach off-property restaurants, since the resort property is large and on-site dining options are the most convenient choices after check-in.
- Hotel check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM — plan restaurant timing accordingly
- Mountain View Restaurant accepts walk-ins for breakfast; Gates Grille may require or recommend reservations for dinner on busy nights
- If you have dietary needs, vegetarian options are available across the resort's venues
| Note | Source |
|---|---|
| Resort fee does not include all meals | Property dining & resort fee details |
| Check-in/out times relevant to meal planning | Property policies |


