Highest-rated Restaurants With Outdoor Seating in Fort Collins, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Fort Collins, according to Yelp

Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.

Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?

Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.

Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.

While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Fort Collins using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#30. Cava

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 3100 S College Ave Ste 130 Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Categories: Mediterranean, Salad, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

#29. La Campechana

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1235 N College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Maggies Tacos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 N College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Ras-Ka

- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 128-A W Laurel St Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Tortilleria Y Panaderia Las 4 Americas -Taqueria Express

- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1669 S College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Categories: Bakeries, Grocery, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. The Welsh Rabbit Cheese Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 Walnut St Unit B Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Totally 80's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (479 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2567 S Shields St Unit 4C Fort Collins, CO 80526
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Crisp and Green

- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3581 E Harmony Rd Ste 170 Fort Collins, CO 80528
- Categories: Salad, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls
- Read more on Yelp

#22. The Green Light Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1603 Specht Point Dr Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#21. Babalu's Cuban Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 140 W Oak St Ste 130 Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Categories: Food Trucks, Cuban
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Yampa Sandwich Company

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 4020 South College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Soup
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#19. Butterfly Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 Laporte Ave Fort Collins, CO 80521
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Gelato & Amore

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1720 W Mulberry St Ste A1 Fort Collins, CO 80521
- Categories: Gelato, Italian, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

#17. The Taco Stop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6324 S College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Waltzing Kangaroo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1109 W Elizabeth St Fort Collins, CO 80521
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Australian
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. La Piadina Italian Flatbread Sandwiches

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 234 N College Ave Unit B3 Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sandwiches, Italian
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#14. The Colorado Room

- Rating: 4.5/5 (758 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 642 S College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Categories: Music Venues, American (Traditional), Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Roberto's Salsa & Sauces

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2121 S College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Dan's Van

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Categories: Food Trucks, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

#11. The Tramp About

- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Categories: American (Traditional), Food Trucks, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Social

- Rating: 5.0/5 (731 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Old Town Sq Ste 7 Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Speakeasies
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#9. My Empanadas

- Rating: 5.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1232 West Elizabeth unit C-2 Fort Collins, CO 80521
- Categories: Empanadas, Mexican, Bakeries
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#8. Taste and Savor Wine Bar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 3581 E Harmony Rd Ste 130 Fort Collins, CO 80528
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Izakaya Jooa

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 822 S College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Categories: Korean, Japanese
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#6. Ciao Vino

- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 255 Linden St Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Santa Elena's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 905 N College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#4. The Fox Den

- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1680 Laporte Ave Fort Collins, CO 80521
- Categories: Themed Cafes, Internet Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#3. FoCo Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 225 Maple St Fort Collins, CO 80521
- Categories: Soup, Cafes, Community Service/Non-Profit
- Read more on Yelp