What a crazy March we’ve had. In the last several weeks, our country has entered a time of self distancing and quarantine in order to decrease the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. And on March 16, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced the closure of all bars, restaurants, theaters, gymnasiums and casinos in the state of Colorado in an effort to protect and preserve the public health. As a result, many small businesses, including local restaurants, breweries, bars, boutiques and other creative concepts are being impacted. But there are ways we can help!
Here at The Group, we are, always have been, and will always be about small local businesses. After all, we’re a small local business ourselves! Small businesses are what make our communities in Northern Colorado so special — from Fort Collins to Greeley and Loveland to Windsor, and everywhere in between.
And thanks to technology, there are some practical ways we can support the many small businesses in our midst during this time where we are instructed to stay at home and away from crowded public places. Join us in supporting our local economy by shopping online from a local boutique, purchasing a gift card from a business to redeem at a later date, or buying merch from a restaurant or brewery to show your support (both physically and financially!).
No matter what, we can help each other during this difficult and unprecedented time. Together, we can build an amazing community. One that looks after each other in the good times and the bad.
Don’t see your business (or a business you love!) on this list? Comment below with your suggestion (and the specific offerings) and we’ll get it added to our work-in-progress list.
SKIP AHEAD: Online Stores | Gift Cards | Merch
BUSINESSES WITH ONLINE STORES
Akinz | Fort Collins
Men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, headwear and gear. Offering free shipping on orders over $10!
Annalise the Amaranth | Loveland
Florist offering delivery to Berthoud, Drake, Fort Collins, Hygiene, Johnstown, Longmont, Loveland, Masonville and Mead.
Bean Cycle Roasters | Fort Collins
Photo courtesy of Bean Cycle Roasters
Roaster selling 12-ounce coffee bean bags, coffee supplies, and gift cards. Ships all over the U.S.!
Bindle Coffee | Fort Collins
Roaster selling 12-ounce coffee bean bags, branded merch, coffee accessories and gift cards.
Blush Boutique | Greeley
Women’s clothing focused on all things comfortable and affordable.
Cafe Richesse | Fort Collins
Roaster selling single origin, blends and other coffee offerings. $5 shipping.
Cloz to Home | Loveland
Women’s boutique with clothing, shoes and accessories, plus home decor and gifts. Free shipping on orders over $100.
Colorado State University Bookstore | Fort Collins
CSU Rams gear, including men’s, women’s and youth apparel, hats, accessories and gifts.
Conundrum Coffee | Fort Collins
Coffee roaster with 12-ounce bags of coffee, including fair trade organic, decaf and other options.
Cozy Cottage | Fort Collins
Family-owned boutique selling home accessories, bath and body products, apparel, furniture, and one-of-a-kind vintage finds.
Flattop Coffee Roastery | Estes Park
Roaster selling small-batch whole beans. Free shipping on all orders.
Golden Poppy Herbal Apothecary | Fort Collins
Products, including bulk herbs, herbal tea blends, essential oils, bath and body products, all made from mostly organic and only natural ingredients.
Happy Lucky’s Teahouse | Fort Collins
Teahouse selling teaware and a wide variety of teas, arranged by type, origin and theme. Free shipping on orders over $25.
Harbinger Coffee | Fort Collins
Coffee cart-turned-brick and mortar roaster selling 12-ounce bags with a variety of origins, in addition to 5-pound bags. Subscription option available. Also offering takeout at both of their locations!
Heyday | Fort Collins
Photo courtesy of Heyday
Women’s boutique selling clothing and accessories, plus home goods and apothecary. Free shipping and free returns.
Horsetooth Hot Sauce | Fort Collins
Family-owned company making delectable hot sauces, choice BBQ sauces and Bloody Mary mixes.
Horsetooth’d | Fort Collins
“Fort Collins’ Original Brand” selling a wide variety of men’s, women’s and youth clothing, plus hats, accessories and home goods.
Jackie’s Java | Fort Collins
Roaster selling 12-ounce coffees, including decaf, regular coffee and K-Cups. $5 flat rate shipping.
Kind Coffee | Estes Park
Roaster selling single origin, signature blends and decaf coffee, all of which is certified organic and fair trade.
Knapsack | Fort Collins
Home and gift retail shop with a curated collection of housewares, stationery, apothecary, candles and more.
Ku Cha Tea | Fort Collins
Tea shop selling a variety of teas and tea accessories, plus gift cards.
Lemons & Lace Boutique | Fort Collins
Photo courtesy of Lemons & Lace Boutique and Jordan Cannon
Boutique with women’s clothing, footwear, gifts, jewelry, accessories and specialty items for the home. Free shipping on all U.S. orders over $50.
Lincoln Park Emporium | Greeley
The largest mom and pop store in Greeley, featuring six stores in one — where you’ll find home goods, accessories, gifts and much more.
Magpies Boutique & Studio | Fort Collins
Art supply shop and studio selling “art to go bags” for crafting at home at this time, available for delivery ($7) within an 8-mile radius.
NoCo Coffee Company | Greeley
Roaster selling light, medium, dark, espresso and decaf coffee in 12-ounce bags.
Nuance Chocolate | Fort Collins
Photo courtesy of Nuance Chocolate
Beloved chocolate shop selling chocolate bars, brewing chocolate and roasted nibs. $10 flat rate shipping.
Old Firehouse Books | Fort Collins
Independent bookstore with a wide variety of books in all genres. Free shipping on all online orders, and curbside and home delivery available if paid for over the phone.
Old Town Spice Shop | Fort Collins
Shop selling spices, sugars, salts, peppers, gourmet drinks, sauces, snacks and more. Free shipping on orders over $35 within the U.S. and free local pickup with code PICK-UP_IN_STORE. Gift cards can be purchased and used online!gift
Paul Wood Florist | Fort Collins
Florist delivering hand-arranged fresh flowers to the Fort Collins area. No-contact delivery is available upon request.
Pilar Boutique | Loveland
Women’s boutique selling clothing, shoes and accessories. Free shipping on all U.S. orders.
Rocky Mountain Olive Oil Company | Fort Collins
Specialty shop selling premium extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars, salts, and other gifts.
Rooster Browns | Loveland
Men’s boutique with clothing, hats, accessories, bath and products, and other miscellaneous gifts.
Sassy Bagz | Greeley
Women’s boutique selling affordable and stylish clothing, shoes and bags, plus gift items and teas.
TOPO Designs | Fort Collins
Photo courtesy of Topo Designs and Abigail Demyanek
Outdoors company focused on packs and bags, plus men’s and women’s clothing and accessories. Free U.S. shipping through March 31, 2020.
Tula Boutique | Fort Collins
Family-owned and -operated designer boutique with cutting edge styles and high-quality brands. Free domestic shipping and returns and 10% off first order.
Vintage Willows | Loveland
Women’s boutique with fashionable clothing, accessories, shoes, baby clothing and accessories, gifts and more. Free shipping on all orders with code FREESHIP.
Wander Coffee | Fort Collins
Family-owned and -operated roaster selling a variety of coffees in half-pound and one-pound bags, all roasted in small batches. Free shipping on all orders for the foreseeable future with code SHOPSMALL.
Warm Hugs Mixes and Gifts Boutique | Greeley
Boutique with a variety of mixes for cakes, cookies, breads, soups, dips and more, perfectly packaged as gifts.
Wilbur’s Total Beverage | Fort Collins
Local liquor store with a wide variety of wine, spirits and beer, available for in-store pickup or delivery.
BUSINESSES WITH ONLINE GIFT CARDS
Austin’s American Grill | Fort Collins
Serving some of the best comfort food in town, with two area locations.
Bean Cycle Roasters | Fort Collins
Proudly brewing espresso drinks, tea and chai in a hip storefront featuring local art.
Beau Jo’s | Fort Collins
Photo Courtesy of Beau Jo’s
Delicious, Colorado style pizza, as well as calzones, sandwiches, desserts and gluten-free options.
Bent Fork | Loveland
A locally-owned, independent restaurant serving traditional dishes that are inventive and flavorful and fresh.
Big Al’s | Fort Collins
American classics such as burgers, hot dogs, hand-cut fries and milkshakes.
Big Beaver Brewing Co. | Loveland
Local brewery providing 16 beers on tap that can be enjoyed in their cozy taproom or to-go in refillable growlers.
Bindle Coffee | Fort Collins
Located in Jessup Farms, Bindle Coffee serves craft coffee alongside pastries baked in house.
Black Bottle Brewery | Fort Collins
Owned by high school sweethearts Sean and Erin, this brewery offers a wide variety of beers, as well as a full bar and craft eats.
Blue Agave Grill | Fort Collins
Photo courtesy of Blue Agave Grill and Blake Lucio
A contemporary FoCo restaurant offering Mexican-inspired eats, burgers & margaritas.
Broken Plow Brewery | Greeley
Offering Gluten-reduced brews and craft eats.
C.B. & Potts | Fort Collins
A private, independent, family-owned and operated restaurant and brewery with several locations throughout Colorado.
Chimney Park | Windsor
A well-known establishment overlooking Windsor Lake featuring a menu that reflects seasonality and items produced within the local region.
CopperMuse | Fort Collins
Fort Collins’ most innovative distillery and restaurant.
CooperSmith’s Pub & Brewing | Fort Collins
The oldest brewpub in Fort Collins, CooperSmith’s has been perfecting craft beer in its Old Town Fort Collins brewery since 1989.
Dark Heart Coffee Bar | Loveland
A specialty coffee bar with award winning single origin coffees, anchored by Coava Coffee Roasters. Also serving kombucha, nitro cold brew on tap, loose leaf teas, and more.
DAE GEE | Fort Collins
A Korean BBQ restaurant progressively blending Korean food tradition with American culture.
Door 222 | Loveland
Photo courtesy of Door 222
Offering hand crafted tapas, lunch, dinner and desserts in an upscale, energetic atmosphere in downtown Loveland.
Emporium Kitchen + Wine Market | Fort Collins
Located in the heart of Old Town, the Emporium Kitchen + Wine Market is a great spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch and late night dining.
Equinox Brewing | Fort Collins
A mellow craft brewery featuring an outdoor beer garden, and indoor taproom and live bands.
The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm | Fort Collins
A restored, country-chic eatery with seasonal American fare and local craft beers, plus a beautiful outdoor seating area.
Greeley Chophouse | Greeley
Offering choice steaks and wine presented in a warm, brick-lined setting with vintage black and white photos.
Hearth Restaurant & Pub | Windsor
A gastro-pub and pizzeria located in a historic building in downtown Windsor.
Henry’s Pub | Loveland
A gastro-pub and pizzeria located in a historic building in downtown Windsor.
Horse & Dragon Brewing Company | Fort Collins
Photo courtesy of Horse and Dragon Brewing Company
A family-owned and run, independent microbrewery/craft brewery devoted to making fresh, tasty craft beer and building community in Northern Colorado.
Intersect Brewing | Fort Collins
A 100% family owned taproom and beer garden in Fort Collins.
Jax Fish House | Fort Collins
Serving up the freshest, most sustainable seafood alongside the highest quality, farm-fresh local produce.
Jessup Farm Barrel House | Fort Collins
A barrel-aging and blending brewery, utilizing wine, bourbon and other specialty barrels to create an exciting variety of approachable barrel-aged beers.
Next Door American Eatery | Fort Collins
An American eatery featuring an affordable menu with sustainable dishes sourced from American farmers.
Nick’s Italian | Fort Collins
A family restaurant serving homestyle Italian and New York style pizza here in the heart of Fort Collins.
Old Town Spice Shop | Fort Collins
Old Town shop selling spices, sugars, salts, peppers, gourmet drinks, sauces, snacks and more.
Origins | Loveland
Photo courtesy of Origins
A local eatery specializing in artisan wood fired pizza, paninis, bruschetta and handcrafted gelato.
Pourhouse | Loveland
Featuring dishes from around the world, they are known for their large menu, microbrews and live music!
Rio Grande | Fort Collins + Greeley
Known for their legendary margaritas and tasty Mexican fare, Rio Grande has several locations throughout Colorado.
Rodizio Grill | Fort Collins
A Brazillian steakhouse with unlimited sides, a gourmet salad bar, and endless rotisserie-grilled meats and items carved tableside by Rodizio Gauchos.
Silver Grill Cafe | Fort Collins
The oldest restaurant in Northern Colorado, Silver Grill Cafe has everything from cinnamon rolls to savory chicken fried steak.
Slyce Pizza Co. | Fort Collins
A fun pizza place where you can grab a slice or an entire pie of the classics or one of their more adventurous culinary creations.
Snooze | Fort Collins
Photo courtesy of Snooze an AM Eatery and Matt + Jess Photography
A breakfast experience serving classic breakfast dishes with creative twists using many local and organic products.
Spoons | Fort Collins
Serving soup, salad, and sandwiches through their relationship with many Northern Colorado Farms.
The Still Whiskey Steaks | Fort Collins
Offering a locally-made whiskey marinade for their steaks and burgers alongside a well-rounded menu featuring fresh salads, salmon, roasted chicken, and creative special desserts.
Stuft a Burger Bar | Fort Collins + Windsor
Locally owned burger joint with custom burgers, specially chosen craft beers and hand-spun milkshakes.
Toast Coffee & Wine Bar | Windsor
Daytime cafe serving sandwiches and breakfast food, coffee, wine and more.
Urban Egg | Fort Collins
A fresh twist to breakfast and lunch favorites using local, organic ingredients with a menu featuring items made from scratch daily.
Vatos Tacos & Tequila | Fort Collins
Enjoy top shelf tacos and tequila, premium margaritas, hand-held breakfast options, lunch and dinner burritos, dine-in, grab-and-go, and Mexican draft beer.
Weldwerks Brewing | Greeley
Photo courtesy of Weldwerks Brewing Co. and Neil Fisher
Award-winning craft brewery in downtown Greeley that is committed to the craft and our community!
Wolverine Farm Publishing | Fort Collins
Publishes books and newspapers, operates a Letterpress & Publick House, and hosts community events while serving coffee, drinks and snacks.
Yampa Sandwich Co. | Loveland
Formerly Backcountry Delicatessen. They specialize in epic sandwiches and signature salads.
RESTAURANTS + BREWERIES WITH MERCH
Big Beaver Brewing Co. | Loveland
Beaver and Colorado-themed shirts, stickers, hats, glassware and more.
Black Bottle Brewery | Fort Collins
Men’s and women’s shirts and accessories, plus accessories for dogs and cats and quirky gifts.
CopperMuse | Fort Collins
Photo courtesy of CopperMuse
Tees, hoodies, mugs, gift baskets and other accessories.
CooperSmith’s Pub & Brewing | Fort Collins
Tees, hoodies, hats and other accessories.
Dark Heart Coffee Bar | Loveland
A thermos, tote bags, a travel mug, a hoodie and more.
DAE GEE | Fort Collins
Tees, hats, glassware and BBQ sauce.
Gilded Goat Brewing Company | Fort Collins
Photo courtesy of Gilded Goat Brewing Company
Shirts, hoodies, hats and glassware.
Intersect Brewing | Fort Collins
Tees, hoodies, a hat, and a branded can glass.
McClellan’s Brewing Co. | Fort Collins
A variety of tees, hats and dog accessories.
New Belgium Brewing Co. | Fort Collins
Men’s and women’s apparel, hats, glassware, cycling gear, barware, and other accessories.
Odell Brewing | Fort Collins
Apparel, hats, drinkware and other gear.
Prost Brewing Co. | Fort Collins
Photo courtesy of Prost Brewing Co.
Tees, hats, sweatshirts and drinkware.
Red Truck Beer Company | Fort Collins
Men’s and women’s clothing, hoodies, jackets and hats.
Silver Grill Cafe | Fort Collins
Tees, hoodies and hats.
Snooze | Fort Collins
Tees, hats and drinkware.
Snowbank Brewing | Fort Collins
Men’s and women’s shirts and hoodies, drinkware, a baby onesie and other accessories.
Wiley Roots Brewing Company | Greeley
Photo courtesy of Wiley Roots Brewing Company
A hoodie, a hat and a variety of t-shirts.
What did we miss?
We realize there are so many incredible small businesses to support during this time — and this list is just the beginning.
Don’t see your business (or a business you love!) on this list? Comment below with your suggestion (and the specific offerings) and we’ll get it added to our work-in-progress list.
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