Clark’s Market

This review is only for the Deli and the checkout service which were both very friendly and helpful. The sandwiches were reasonably priced and very nicely packed for going hiking. I liked the bread choices. We brought sandwiches for a hike up to Green Lake one day and they were very good and filling. We then came back for more for the trip leaving Crested Butte.

Great grocery store in crested Butte! The staff is always helpful and friendly! They always have what I need.

Hmmmm, this store was crusty and dirty. Even though I love the proximity to the Inn we were staying at, nothing else really wowed me about this place. They mark up the prices on their items and have a limited selection of stuff and just reminds me of a creepy supermarket from the 80’s, it’s just beat and grungy. If you’re going to CB, pick up your groceries beforehand!

A mini grocery store right next to our bed and breakfast served as a spot for Salonpas pads and soda. The people here are super nice and helpful at all hours of the day and night. I had no problem asking for help as well as striking up conversation about the local spots in town. Granted, this is no King Soopers or Whole Foods but definitely gets the job done.

Clark’s is a surprisingly well stocked market for a smaller mountain town and their prices were pretty reasonable compared to what you would find in a larger grocer in a bigger city. They had a pretty good selection of fresh meats, ice cream, baking staples, and produce.
We normally do all of our grocery shopping before heading up for a mountain weekend but I might just skip it the next time I got to Crested Butte since I know I can get most things at Clark’s once we are up here.
The only area Clark’s failed me was in the Easter Candy department. I was desperate for some Cadbury Mini Eggs and they did not have any Easter candy in their candy isle which makes sense for a smaller store. I had to get them from Gunnison via an emergency chocolate shipment. Crisis averted!

Not what I was expecting from visiting their website and being in the location they are in. Thought it was going to be more of a family owned mini Whole Foods. I’m a big foodie and was excited to go there to buy some local products to then take back to the motorhome and create some fresh local fair. Impossible. It was more like a glorified mini mart. Their supplies were low which I guess is because of their remote location. And to top it off, the front of the store had debri on the floor and dust and bigs in the window sills. It wasn’t that busy. Couldn’t the cashiers at least maintain the front? The sandwich guy was very friendly though he did rub his nose with his hand and then continue to make my sandwich. And nobody in the town who works with food seems to wear gloves so if that bothers you, beware. I have a whole theory about that but not enough space to rant.

For being the only grocery store in Crested Butte, Clark’s Market is actually not too shabby a place to pick up a few grocery items. The inside is larger than you would think. Their prices are a little high, but I think it comes with being in Crested Butte. The produce seems fresh, but the selection is limited. The next nearest grocery store is the Safeway 30 miles away in Gunni, and that store doesn’t really have much more selections. Shop here if you don’t want to die of hunger, but don’t expect anything gourmet.
1 star off: limited produce
1 star off: $ 12 for deer jerky! Is this for real? I thought deer are abundant here. I swear I saw tons of deer signs while driving in…