As the fall chill settles into Colorado, it’s time to think about chili. And Colorado’s best bowl of chili is found in the shadow of Interstate 70, east of Idaho Springs in the funky roadhouse Kermitt’s. Saddle up next to grizzled bikers and dive into the thickest, frijole-free chili in the West at one of the last, true roadhouse eateries in the state. With a giant wood-burning stove and a ceiling papered with George Washington, the vibe at Kermitt’s hasn’t changed in decades.
Get there — Bend a spoon and tap a toe to weekly live music at Kermitt’s, found at the intersection of U.S. Highway 6 and I-70. Call 303-567-4113.
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