Hubby and I decided to hop up to cripple creek for a night and stayed at the brand-new Chamonix Hotel & Casino. The view of the drive up to Cripple Creek, Colorado is absolutely stunning. Beware the tailgaters - but if you are from the area or new to the area, please be safe driving these mountain passes.
I was so sad it was only a night!
This was an amazing stay.
Upon pulling into the front door turnaround, we were greeted not only by a complementary valet to park the car but staff asking if they could assist with luggage. It wasn't much but as hubs and I are recovering from recent surgeries we jumped on that. After checking in we headed up to our floor and the staff lady helping us with our luggage insisted we return to the desk seeing how much pain my husband was in and request a room closer to the elevator for his comfort. We did so and were switched rooms right off the elevator.
After checking in we hit the casino floor, and everyone was SOOO friendly and helpful. I even had staff members asking me how to use ASL when I informed them that I'm HOH/deaf. Many times, people will make snide comments, be rude, or walk away. I've even been handed braille menus before when out to eat. It means the world when we go places and I'm treated normally. I love when I'm asked about it because it allows me to help educate on life in a hearing world.
We had dinner at the home cafe in the neighboring casino Bronco Billys. We were very sad to learn the .49 cent breakfast had gone away but hot damn I'm glad we hopped over for dinner - the food was delicious! Ironically this rabbit decided to be a carnivore and go with the jackpot burger and my hubs had the garden salad. Wow. If you haven't tried this place hop on over next time you're in the area!!
Hopping back out to the casino floor we putzed around a bit longer when we won the hourly free play give away. Thankfully my husband heard my name called and sent me over to see what they were paging for. I never win anything so that was a delightful treat.
After a bit we headed back to the room and zonked out.
The view from our room was amazing!
The following morning, we debated breakfast and torn between returning to the Home Cafe in Bronco Billys, hopping the shuttle up to eat at the cafe in the golden nugget or trying the buffet here at the Chamonix Casino even though the price listed was on the high side of $35 for brunch.
Well, we decided to investigate the buffet and are we glad we hopped on over. When we got there it was empty, but it was early and started filling up shortly after. I would suggest adding more signage to locate the buffet room off the ballrooms.
The selection included both breakfast and deserts and a good variety too. From breakfast lobster rolls to more traditional options with the chef's own unique flavors.
Hubs and I just had to try a bit of everything. Who knew a lobster roll for breakfast would be DEVINE! (Might suggest some half portion sizes of some of the options for those of us with smaller appetites and wanting to try everything.
The biscuits and gravy had a slight heat and so much flavor. The OJ was one of those nifty fresh grinding machines and so tasty. The coffee was amazing with no bitter aftertaste. The eggs fluffy, and the bacon and sausage had flavors and choices. There was jalapeno bacon for those who like it spicy and regular bacon. turkey sausage and Reg pork sausage. And the pastry table of sweets... I think... OMG... should sum it up.
This buffet was worth every penny. And when the staff stopped by to ask how everything was, I told her I learned to cook in my Nona's kitchen and can cook and this is some of the best food I've had. A few minutes later she brought out the Master Chef Chris. I told him what I had told her and thanked him for such an amazing breakfast.
Hubby and I live about 2 hours away and we'd drive back up just for this buffet, and to try the dinner service! Food is necessary for life so it should be amazing, and this hit the spot! Keep doing what you're doing Master Chef Chris!
And if you haven't been here since the grand opening and left a negative review, maybe give the hotel casino and buffet a fresh shot because there are always glitches in openings.
We can't wait to return!
