For the next two weeks, your dinner plans basically make themselves. Downtown Fort Collins is turning into one big tasting tour — and this time, every bite does a little good too. If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to try somewhere new (or revisit an old favorite), this is it.

Great Plates of Downtown™ runs March 1–14 and brings 49 restaurants together for a two-week dining celebration supporting the Food Bank for Larimer County. It’s year 21 of this local tradition — and since 2008, it’s helped raise over $1.3 million for hunger relief right here in our community.

Here’s How It Works

1️⃣ Discover

Browse participating spots and their curated specials at GreatPlatesofDowntown.com (menus went live Feb 14).

2️⃣ Dine

Tell your server you’re there for Great Plates and order from the special menu tiers:

• $15 & Under

• $25

• $35

• $45
  
  

From breakfast favorites to date-night dinners, the lineup shows off just how stacked FoCo’s food scene really is.

3️⃣ Donate (Optional, But Powerful)

Add a donation to your bill — 100% goes directly to the Food Bank.

Fun fact: Every $1 donated = enough food for two meals.

New This Year 👀

First-time participants include:

The Bread Chic, The Duchess Tea Room, Edison’s Ice Cream, Little Latitudes Cajun Street Food, Maida Trattoria, Nuance Chocolate, and Sugar, Salt, Sand.

And yes — longtime staples like CooperSmith’s Brewpub & Billiards and The Melting Pot are back (The Melting Pot has participated all 21 years).

Monday, March 2

Tuesday, March 3

Full-time

Dreaming of a new address? Each week, we’re spotlighting a standout home in town — from charming bungalows to modern builds and everything in between.

Fort Collins dates hit that sweet spot between charming and adventurous. Wander Old Town Fort Collins for coffee, shops, and easy people-watching, or keep it classic with a picnic at City Park. Craft beer lovers can settle in at New Belgium Brewing, while outdoorsy pairs can chase sunset views at Horsetooth Reservoir.

👉 Vote and we’ll share the top picks—chosen by locals—in an upcoming issue. 💌