A Fun Place To Dine

Castle Rock is filled with charm from the historic buildings or the warm and friendly small town atmosphere. One of my very favorites is an historic restaurant right in the heart of downtown Castle Rock. The Castle Cafe is know for their family style portions and firendly staff but most of their fame comes from their fried chicken. It would be hard to find better fried chicken but be prepared to wait, the 1/2 lb chicken dinner could take as long as 30 minutes as every piece is cooked to order. If you find your self in Castle Rock the Castle Cafe is a must stop!

The Castle Hotel and Bar was the gathering place for quarry workers, ranchers and travelers during the 1890's. In those days, the bar was one of the wildest in the area. Although reports of shootouts were not confirmed, brawls were so common that Douglas County was forced to hire an extra deputy to patrol on paydays. The Deputy was also responsible for restraining inebriated cowboys from riding their horses through the bar.

Around 1910, The Castle Hotel and Cafe became the stopover for travelers between Denver and Colorado Springs. A dance hall was built over the bar and served as a community center during the roaring 20's, depressing 30's and early 40's. Throughout the years, The Castle Cafe and Lounge has remained the geographical and social heart of the Castle Rock area.