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Fort Collins Foodie Walk™

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

February 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 Chicken Bites

Chicken Bites rubbed with Grill Your Ass Off rub and marinated in Blues Hog Sauce cooked on a Blackstone Griddle.

Happy Lucky’s Teahouse

Sampling 'Matcha Madness' Tea Tournament

It's time for the 6th Annual Matcha Madness Tea Tournament.

You are invited to take the Matcha Madness Bracket Challenge during February Foodie Walk. Predict the entire bracket of who you think will win each daily taste-off in March to win a $100 Happy Lucky's gift card*.

This month, Foodie Walk will be featuring 4 teas from the Matcha Madness Winner's Circle.

Foodie Walk is FREE and Everyone is Welcome!

Kilwins

Sampling

La Boutique

Sampling

Nuance Chocolate

Featuring Side-By-Side Origin Tastings

Nuance Chocolate is celebrating the Foodie Walk with a deep dive into the science of taste.

We’re offering side-by-side origin tastings and "supertaster" testing using PTC strips to see how your unique biology affects your cravings. Since no two palates are alike, taste the difference that craftsmanship and unique genetics make.

Old Town Spice Shop

Sampling Bison Meatloaf (Plus Something Sweet!)

We will be offering bison meatloaf made with White Peaks bison meat, as well as our Sweetgrass Prairie blend and C.B. Hill Cornerstone BBQ Sauce as a glaze over top.

We will also be offering thumbprint cookies and a rose hip jam as well as Red Velvet Hot Cocoa!

Rocky Mountain Olive Oil

Sampling Creamy Pesto Dip

Rich and herbaceous, this creamy pesto dip marries velvety mayonnaise with our vibrant Pesto Infused Olive Oil and a touch of our Jalapeño Balsamic Vinegar.

The result is a creamy dip with with nutty pesto notes, and just-right tang that makes you want more. It'll be served with crunchy gluten-free crackers.

Savory Spice

Sampling Chicken Enchilada Chili Spice & Easy Mix

For February, Savory Spice will be sampling our Chicken Enchilada Chili Spice & Easy mix!

This one-pot chicken enchilada chili is aromatic and earthy, with family-friendly medium heat. Inspired by the fresh flavors of Mexico, this bold, comforting and easy chicken enchilada soup comes together in under 30 minutes, and tastes like a chili that's been simmering on the stove all day.

The Cooking Studio

Sampling Curried Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup

For this month’s Foodie Walk, The Cooking Studio is serving a bold and comforting Curried Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup — silky, vibrant, and layered with warm spice. Naturally dairy-free, vegetarian, and nut-free, this velvety soup highlights the sweetness of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes balanced with fragrant curry and a gentle heat.

Each tasting is finished with a delicate shard of spiced pumpkin seed brittle, adding a crunchy, savory-sweet contrast that makes every bite exciting. It’s a small taste with big flavor — exactly what Foodie Walk is all about.

The Cupboard

Sampling Matcha Black Sesame Rice Krispie Treats

Matcha black sesame rice krispie treats with dark chocolate chunks!

We're taking a classic childhood treat and making it elevated and sophisticated! Earthy matcha, nutty sesame and just a tad bit of sweetness from the marshmallows and dark chocolate make these treats a perfect bite! We can't wait to share the evening with you!

The Hot Sauce Realm

Sampling Spicy Pretzel Sticks & Carolina Reaper Mustard BBQ Sauce

The Hot Sauce Realm will be offering some spicy pretzel sticks and if thats not enough heat you can dip them in a Carolina Reaper Mustard BBQ sauce.

The Welsh Rabbit Cheese Shop

Sampling Flavored Cookies

Swing on by and try samples of two flavored cookies from Rustic Bakery.

We will be offering their vanilla and peppermint cookies for tasting. These will be on a BOGO sales.