Annie's is one of the oldest restaurants in Aspen, and one of the locals' favorites. Diners don't mind that vinyl booths are patched with duct tape, kids sometimes make a mess, and down-home cooking disregards diets. Families with little ones leave strollers outside and grab high chairs that hang near the bar. Regulars and visitors looking for a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere gather at the bar, eating free popcorn and drinking inexpensive beer.

The Food
Bring your appetite for a hearty meal of steak  and mashers, burgers and fries, ribs and slaw. For starters, onion rings are coated in sweet batter. Chili is thick and meaty. Vegetarians will find baked veggie lasagna, spaghetti with meatless sauce and several fish entrees. But the claim to fame is the burger, a half-pound giant, charbroiled and served with fixings. Don't miss the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Bundt cake.