Beau Jo's

Opened in 1973 in Idaho Springs, Beau Jo’s is home to the famous Colorado mountain pie, known for its thick, braided crust made with honey instead of sugar.

For gluten-free diners, they do not have a dedicated oven or prep space, so cross contamination is likely. They do have gluten-free pizza crusts available and items that are not gluten-free are clearly marked.

For dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian diners, there is a dairy-free mozzarella cheese, lots of veggie pizza toppings, and plant-based pepperoni and Italian sausage.

Reviewers rave about:

• Spinach and artichoke dip
• Chicken pesto pizza
• Cheesy garlic bread
• The magician and balloon artist to entertain the kids
• Vegan and gluten-free sausage pizza

Beau Jo’s has six locations, the original in Idaho Springs, Evergreen, Fort Collins, Steamboat Springs, and three Denver-area locations, two in Lone Tree and one in Arvada.