The 5 Best Places For Takeout Around Summit County

After a long day on Summit County’s trails or ski slopes, sitting through a full restaurant meal is not always part of the plan. Food that travels well can turn a condo, hotel room or picnic table into the evening’s dining room, whether the order involves tacos, fried chicken, pizza, homemade soup or Thai cuisine. The Best of Summit recognizes establishments that make it possible to enjoy local cooking wherever the rest of the day leads.

Chimayo Grill

Chimayo Grill has operated in Dillon since 1998, using a fast-casual format particularly suited to meals on the go. The locally owned restaurant describes its cooking as Coastal Mexican rather than traditional Mexican, with burritos, tacos and other entrées assembled to order. Baja fish and shrimp are hand-breaded rather than purchased frozen and prebattered, with both fried and grilled preparations available. Chile rellenos are made in-house daily and fried to order, and diners can add them to burritos or order them separately. Steak, chicken, carnitas and beans provide other filling choices, while gluten-free and vegan options accommodate different diets. Chimayó chile peppers grown in New Mexico appear in many of the restaurant’s recipes.

Bird Craft

Bird Craft operates inside Outer Range Brewing Co.’s Frisco taproom, where chef Chris Schmidt created a Thai-influenced fried chicken concept designed to complement the brewery’s beer. Rather than following the usual burger-and-fries model of brewery food, the counter-service kitchen brings Southeast Asian flavors into the mix through its fried chicken and accompanying dishes. Bird Craft shares the building with Outer Range and Mountain Dweller Coffee Roasters, creating a mixed-market setup where customers order food at the counter and use open seating throughout the taproom. Outer Range brews its beer on-site, with the brewing operation visible within the space.

Northside Pizza

Northside Pizza builds much of its menu around food that naturally works for sharing or carrying back to lodging. Diners can create their own pizzas or choose from specialty pies in multiple sizes, while a gluten-free pizza option expands the choices. Wings add another takeout staple, with sandwiches, salads and appetizers available for groups that want more than pizza. Lincoln Loops, baked dough served with dipping sauce, provide a shareable addition to an order. Northside also offers both takeout and delivery, giving Breckenridge diners alternatives to eating in the restaurant. Large pizzas and combinations of wings, appetizers and salads make it possible to assemble an order for several people without everyone choosing the same dish.

Soupz On

Soupz On is structured around food that is easy to pick up and take elsewhere. Its rotating daily menu features several homemade soups rather than relying on a fixed lineup, with recent selections ranging from Mom’s Chicken Noodle and broccoli cheddar to Thai coconut chicken, beef chili and vegan Jamaican-spiced black beans with rice. Soups come in multiple sizes, including 32-ounce containers suited to sharing or saving for later. The kitchen also prepares salads and fresh sandwiches on focaccia, along with baked breads such as cornbread, cracked pepper Parmesan focaccia and jalapeño-cheddar focaccia. Cookies and scratch-made gluten-free brownies provide something sweet to add to an order.

Summit Thai

Summit Thai brings traditional Thai recipes and fresh ingredients to a menu designed for both dining in and ordering ahead. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, with Thai dishes that draw on the cuisine’s characteristic balance of aromatic herbs, spice, acidity and richness. Its selection includes familiar categories such as noodle dishes, curries and other Thai specialties, giving diners several styles of food that hold up well when carried home. Summit Thai specifically encourages customers to place orders ahead, while delivery provides another option for eating away from the dining room. Weekday service begins at lunch, with weekend hours starting at noon, allowing takeout to work for either a midday meal or dinner.

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