Great Plates of Downtown™
Great Plates of Downtown™: 20+ Years of Supporting Participating Restaurants & Our Community!
Thanks to the support of the community and participating restaurants, 2025 Great Plates of Downtown™ celebrated its 20th Year and raised $104,350 for the Food Bank for Larimer County!
GREAT PLATES. GREATER PURPOSE. Choose Your Perfect Plate!
Great Plates of Downtown is an award-winning dining promotion and fundraiser benefiting the Food Bank for Larimer County. From March 1 to 14, enjoy delicious, limited-time breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all-day menu specials from over 40 restaurants in Downtown Fort Collins. The specials are priced at $25, $35, $45, and $15 & Under.
2026 Great Plates of Downtown is almost here! Mark your calendars for February 14, when we'll reveal this year's lineup of participating restaurants and all the delicious menu specials waiting for you. Get ready to discover and taste what our amazing downtown restaurants have cooking!
How It Works
Participating in Great Plates of Downtown™ is as easy and delicious as a 3 course meal! You’re cordially invited to Discover, Dine, & Donate!
Discover
Check out the Great Plates of Downtown™ Restaurant Guide, available February 14, to view the specials available exclusively from March 1 – 14
Dine
Tell your server you’d like to participate in Great Plates of Downtown™.
Donate
After dinner or placing your order, consider leaving a donation for the Food Bank for Larimer County and be sure to tip your hardworking server as well!
*Please note that the price point does not include server tips or Food Bank donations*
How To Donate
The Food Bank for Larimer County
The Food Bank works hard to ensure that those in our community who are hungry have convenient access to free, healthy, and nutritious food on a consistent basis.
Please join us in our efforts to increase the Food Bank’s resources and to broaden its reach throughout our Larimer County community.
The Food Bank can provide 2 meals for every $1 donated.
Come back on February 14, 2026, to view a list of participating businesses and menu specials!
Please be aware that featured menu specials are subject to change.
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Great Plates FAQ
What is Great Plates of Downtown™?
Downtown Fort Collins and restaurants present a vibrant dining tradition for our community each March. Dining enthusiasts are encouraged to “Discover. Dine. Donate.” during this two-week culinary celebration. One hundred percent of the donations collected go directly to support the Food Bank for Larimer County.
When is the promotion?
March 1 – March 14. Check the Menu Specials for the hours each restaurant is offering their special.
Where is the promotion held?
Great Plates of Downtown™ takes place at over 40 downtown participating restaurants.
What does it cost?
Each participating restaurant creates a unique menu special priced at $25, $35, $45, or $15 & Under, not including tax, tip, or donation. Specials range from a gourmet multi-course meal for one to a feast for four.
Please note that donations, tax, and tips are not included in the menu special pricing, so after you dine, consider leaving a donation. Every $1 donated to the Food Bank for Larimer County, provides two meals worth of food to someone in our community! For more information on the Food Bank for Larimer County or to donate online, visit https://foodbanklarimer.org/.
Why did the prices change to $25, $35, $45, and $15 & Under?
In 2024, Great Plates of Downtown™ modified its pricing structure to offer a wider variety of dining options. Whether you're in the mood for a fancy four-course meal, a quick bite for one, a family meal for four, or a sweet treat, you can choose the perfect plate at a flexible price. Many menu specials are also available at the historic $25 price point.