Menu - Aspen Tap

It can be challenging to make great pizza at high altitude, and Aspen Tap is falling short. They used to have a crispy thin crust at a reasonable price (for Asp... read more It can be challenging to make great pizza at high altitude, and Aspen Tap is falling short. They used to have a crispy thin crust at a reasonable price (for Aspen standards). However, now the pizzas are doughy and chewy, with prices reaching up to $30 each. If you enjoy mozzarella on Wonder Bread, this may be the pizza for you. Another issue is the consistently loud atmosphere inside, thanks to the blasting music. It's better to sit outside if you want to have a conversation. Additionally, they have recently added a "kitchen fee" to the bill, which is not disclosed upfront. The service can also be hit or miss.

Upon entering the restaurant, the host was unpleasantly quick to seat us. A couple nearby mentioned they were still waiting for their check. Within two minutes,... read more Upon entering the restaurant, the host was unpleasantly quick to seat us. A couple nearby mentioned they were still waiting for their check. Within two minutes, we were seated at their table, only to be insulted about my alma mater. The $16 jalapeño poppers came in a set of four, and the $25 8" pepperoni pizza ended up being billed as $28. The dough seemed store-bought. While the Ajax Pilsner was enjoyable, the overall service and quality of the experience was disappointing.