Fort Collins Foodie WalkTM
A culinary tour of tasty proportions!
Every third Friday of the month from 5 - 8 pm
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) presents Fort Collins Foodie Walk™, a food lover's paradise of its series of signature business promotions.
This monthly self-guided walking tour from 5 – 8 pm on the third Friday of each month and celebrates the culinary culture and thriving food and beverage retail scene in Downtown Fort Collins. Join Downtown’s finest culinary shops each month to sample seasonal flavors and exciting taste experiences!
Who is a foodie? Foodies are people who simply love food for consumption, study, preparation, and recreation. Foodies wish to learn everything about food, the best and the ordinary, and take in the science, industry, history, and characters surrounding food.
Culinary shops in Downtown Fort Collins focus on unique quality ingredients, locally sourced, and organic produce in their shops. Foodie Walk offers a way for people to explore and enjoy the flavorful world of food and drink!
Participating Locations
April Foodie Walk
Date: Third Friday
Time: 5 – 8 pm
Location: Downtown Fort Collins, CO
Cost: Free!
Check In and Win with Foodie Walk!
Visiting a participating Foodie Walk business? Just scan the QR code upon arrival and enter your contact info once to be eligible for the monthly gift basket giveaway, courtesy of Fort Collins Foodie Walk™ businesses!
Downtown Ace Hardware - Grilling Department
Sampling
Downtown Ace Hardware
215 S College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Happy Lucky’s Teahouse
Sampling
Happy Lucky's Teahouse
236 Walnut Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Kilwins Chocolates, Ice Cream, Fudge & Confections
Sampling Dubai Dark and Milk Chocolate Buckeyes
Kilwins's Dubai Dark and Milk Chocolate Buckeyes will be sampled! Filled with pistachio cream, crunchy kataifi dough, and topped with a crunchy pistachio, this is one decadent treat you will want to try!
Limit 1 sample per person; not a gluten-free (GF) or dairy-free (DF) product; alternative Sorbetto and fudge samples provided for food sensitivities.
Kilwins Chocolates, Ice Cream, Fudge, & Confections
114 S College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
La Boutique
Sampling Bonne Maman Rhubarb Jam
Our April Foodie Walk will feature the traditional Bonne Maman Rhubarb Jam.
LA BOUTIQUE
216 Pine Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Nuance Chocolate
Featuring Chocolate Tastings & Transformation
Taste the science behind the snap. This month, we are exploring the tempering process by offering side-by-side tastings of tempered and untempered chocolate from the same single-origin batch.
Along with the tasting, we will have cacao crystals on display and special holographic chocolate that shows the intricate structure of the B5 crystal. Join us to see how we use food science and meticulous precision to transform raw cacao into the chocolate you love.
Nuance Chocolate
214 Pine Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Old Town Spice Shop
Sampling Irish Stew with Beef and Chinese Five Spice, Irish Coffee Cheesecake Dip, and Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Cocoa
Our next culinary destination is just around the corner, and we’re celebrating the Spring season with a vibrant collection of artisanal bakes and refreshing sips. Join us as we debut...
Caramelized Onion & Roasted Garlic Quick Bread: This Caramelized Onion and Roasted Garlic Quick Bread is a classic one-bowl bake that transforms simple pantry staples into a dense, golden loaf. By skipping the yeast and using rich sour cream and softened butter, the recipe creates a tender loaf infused with deep, savory aromatics. It is a foolproof method for achieving old-world flavor and a rustic, seasoned crust in a fraction of the time.
Southern Spoonbread with Saffron and Honey: This Southern Spoonbread is a cozy, custardy classic that’s as light as a soufflé but easy enough for a home-cooked meal. By folding fluffy egg whites into a creamy cornmeal base, you get a golden, airy texture that melts in your mouth. Infused with floral saffron, sweet honey, and warm cloves, it’s a fragrant and comforting side dish that brings a special touch of Appalachian soul to your table.
Honey Lime Dragon Fruit Country Spritz: Meet the star of our brand-new line of Country Spritz Mixes! This vibrant, neon-hued elixir blends the exotic sweetness of dragon fruit with zesty lime and a touch of honeyed warmth.
Keep it simple: Mix with sparkling water or clear soda for a refreshing mocktail.
Elevate your bar: Use it as a premium base for a dazzling array of signature cocktails.
Don't miss out on this delicious journey!
Old Town Spice Shop
130 S College Avenue
Suite A
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Rocky Mountain Olive Oil
Sampling Apricot Balsamic & Garlic Olive Oil Roasted Carrots
These Apricot Balsamic & Garlic Olive Oil Roasted Carrots are the kind of side dish that refuses to stay in the background—sweet, tangy apricot balsamic meets rich, savory garlic olive oil, then caramelizes into pure magic in the oven. Finished with a sprinkle of feta (because we’re fancy like that), this is your official invitation to rethink carrots forever.
👉 Stop by during Foodie Walk to taste, sip, and get inspired—then recreate this ridiculously easy, flavor-packed dish at home.
Rocky Mountain Olive Oil
123 N College Avenue
Suite 170
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Savory Spice Shop
Sampling Mexican Street Corn Shredded Chicken
For this month Savory Spice is sampling Mexican Street Corn Shredded Chicken!
All the bold elote flavor of the street corn dip blend in a saucy, scoopable filling — perfect for burritos, rice bowls, tacos, or over chips as a loaded dip. It’s good cold or warmed up. Using our Mexican Street Corn Dip Spice & Easy packets makes this recipe quick and easy, we have the flavor taken care of for you!
Savory Spice Shop
123 N College Avenue
Suite 100A
Fort Collins, CO 80524
The Cooking Studio
Sampling Spring Pea Hummus Crostini
Stop by The Cooking Studio during April’s Fort Collins Foodie Walk for a fresh taste of spring. We’re serving a vibrant Spring Pea Hummus Crostini, topped with delicate microgreens for a bright, herbaceous finish. Light, seasonal, and full of flavor, it’s the perfect bite to celebrate the arrival of spring in Old Town.
The Cooking Studio
123 N College Avenue
Suite 130
Fort Collins, CO 80524
The Cupboard
Sampling Spinach Dip
Spring is here! That means BBQ's, picnics and gatherings with friends and family. Be the hit of the party with this simple and tasty spinach dip from To Market To Market!
We will be making both a vegan and dairy friendly version served with pita chips or fresh carrots! Both versions are gluten-free (GF) as well. We can't wait to spend a delicious evening with you.
The Cupboard
152 S College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
The Hot Sauce Realm
Sampling Crack Balls
Who's ready for Crack Balls! One of our best selling snacks will be available to sample for the Foodie Walk. These deliciously spicy snacks are available in 3 heat levels. Hatch Chile for the mild lovers, Habanero Ranch for some kick and the Carolina Reaper for all the hot heads. If thats not enough we'll also have Why? hot sauce by Angry Irishman to dip your crack balls in.
The Hot Sauce Realm
208 S College Avenue
Suite B
Fort Collins, CO 80524
The Welsh Rabbit Cheese Shop
Sampling
The Welsh Rabbit Cheese Shop
200 Walnut Street
Suite B
Fort Collins, CO 80524