5 Best New Restaurants in Greeley, Colorado that Locals Swear By

Greeley’s food scene has grown beyond college‑town basics and steak‑and‑potatoes classics.

Downtown especially has picked up modern breweries, chef‑y comfort food, and global flavors. These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy spots are a great snapshot of where Greeley dining is headed.

1. Luna’s Tacos & Tequila

Right off the main drag downtown, Luna’s feels like a modern cantina—colorful, loud in a fun way, and centered around tacos and drinks.

The menu leans creative Mexican street food: tacos with everything from carnitas and carne asada to crispy shrimp and vegetarian options, plus queso, elote, empanadas, and big salads and bowls.

The tequila and mezcal selection is serious, and the margarita list runs from classic lime to spicy and fruity riffs.

2. Meeker’s: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar

Located inside the DoubleTree, Meeker’s is one of those hotel restaurants that actually feels like a local spot.

Big windows, a sleek bar, and a relaxed but polished dining room make it work for brunch, drinks, or dinner.

The menu is New American with a Colorado tilt—steaks, burgers, trout, roasted chicken, seasonal salads, and shareable starters.

Expect regional ingredients, local beers on tap, and cocktails that lean approachable rather than fussy.

3. Santeramo’s Pizza House & Italian Food (Revitalized Favorite)

Not brand‑new, but refreshed and still very much part of Greeley’s current scene, Santeramo’s is a family‑run Italian place with a cozy, old‑school feel.

The focus is comfort Italian: thick‑cut pizzas, hearty pastas, baked lasagna, chicken parm, and garlic bread that basically counts as a meal.

Portions are generous, prices friendly, and the vibe is classic “neighborhood Italian joint.”

4. JB’s Drive‑In (Retro Classic with New Attention)

JB’s is a true retro drive‑in that’s gotten a second life as Greeley has grown. Think neon, car‑hop service, and a menu that hasn’t changed much in the best way.

You’re here for burgers, fries, onion rings, corn dogs, and thick shakes or malts. It’s more about the experience and nostalgia than chef‑driven anything—but it’s absolutely part of the current Greeley food conversation.

5. WeldWerks Brewing Co. (Plus Food Partners/Pop‑Ups)

WeldWerks is one of Colorado’s most talked‑about craft breweries and a real anchor for downtown Greeley. While the focus is beer—IPAs, pastry stouts, sours—the food side comes from rotating trucks and pop‑ups.

Depending on the day, you’ll see everything from gourmet grilled cheese and tacos to barbecue or burgers parked outside. Check the taproom’s calendar for who’s cooking; it’s become a low‑key way for newer food concepts to get exposure in Greeley.