The Off-the-Beaten-Path Restaurant in Colorado That Is Worth the Day Trip

If hunger sneaks up on you suddenly when you're in the middle of Colorado, take a quick detour to Poncha Pub in Poncha Springs. This place is small but mighty! You're going to love everything about it.

Poncha Springs is a very small town of around just 1,000 residents. When you pass through it, it seems to go by in a flash. However, because it's located at the crossroads of US Route 285 and US Route 50, there's a really good chance that you've been in Poncha Springs before - even if you didn't realize it at the time. This pleasant community is located between Gunnsion, Buena Vista, Salida, and Alamosa. Whether you're going north, south, east, or west in this part of the state, you'll have to listen to your GPS telling you to turn or go straight while you're in Poncha.

Therefore, it's the perfect place to stop and get a bite to eat while you get your bearings. Due to the fact that Poncha Springs is at a crossroads, there are several restaurants from which to choose. They're all good, but none are as friendly, welcoming, and well-rated as Poncha Pub.

Poncha Pub is known for its sandwiches and you're certainly going to be happy with whichever one you choose. There are eight different sandwiches served at Poncha Pub and there's one for every palate among them. The Godfather is a fantastic Italian mixed sandwich; The Gobbler is a classic turkey and Swiss combo that pleases with a big taste in every bite. The Fly Fisher and The Clucker are perfect for tuna salad and chicken salad lovers. The Herbivore is an excellent vegetarian option that includes hummus, veggies, and cheese.

The Pickle Club, however, is perhaps Poncha Pub's most popular sandwich. This club is stacked with honey-smoked ham, smoked turkey, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and veggies of your choosing. This sandwich is truly excellent, and when you order it, you'll even be staying on theme. By the time you've chosen what you want to order, you've likely noticed that Poncha Pub is more than just a little enamored with pickles!

Poncha Pub's logo is a pickle. "Big Pickle" is an item on the menu. There's pickle decor inside. The outside lights are green - because, well, pickles. Every Coors Light Draft ordered - you guessed it - comes with a pickle. And, you can rub the giant mosaic pickle on your way in or out for good luck. In fact, everyone should!

If you love pickles, you're going to fit right in. But, even if you don't, you're still welcome at Poncha Pub, too.

Besides sandwiches and pickles, Poncha Pub has other offerings as well. The Pickle Club is also available as a salad and Poncha Pub's house and Italian salads are tasty, too. Sides like pasta salad, potato salad, and chips are on hand to go with whatever sandwich you order, or you could order a pizza or wings if you prefer.

If you're not the one driving, you'll certainly enjoy some time drinking with the locals at the bar. Choose from beers on draft, wine, or a cocktail made with love and care. Of course, as you might have guessed, Poncha Pub also offers pickle shots.

Poncha Pub is waiting for you in Poncha Springs! Next time you are on a road trip across the southern middle of the state, be sure to stop in. It's a wonderful place for a quick lunch or to sit and relax for a while if you're not in any hurry. The fine folks at Poncha Pub will make sure you feel right at home and that you get a meal, a drink, and a pickle, too. Enjoy!

Want to stay a bit longer? Looking for somewhere to stay overnight near Poncha Springs? Check out the Lodge at Poncha Springs. It's technically in Salida, but it's close enough and is well-rated, family-owned, and very comfortable. It's the perfect place to stay in this area. Settle in, relax, and stay a while - Poncha Springs is a wonderful home base for exploring this region, and the Lodge and Poncha Springs and Poncha Pub will help make sure you have a pleasant and memorable visit.