Flip Side Breckenridge — Restaurant in Breckenridge

Here’s a 5-star review for Flat Side in Breckenridge, CO, written in the gonzo style of Hunter S. Thompson:

Fear and Loathing at Flat Side: A Savage Feast in Breckenridge My dear reader, let me drag you kicking and screaming into the wild, grease-soaked heart of Flat Side, a culinary Valhalla nestled in the snowy crucible of Breckenridge, Colorado. This is no mere eatery; it’s a goddamn cathedral of flavor, a place where the soul is battered, fried, and served with a side of existential revelation. Five stars? Hell, I’d give it the whole Milky Way if I could. It was a cold, cruel night in the Rockies, the kind that makes your bones ache and your spirit crave something primal. I stumbled into Flat Side, half-mad from the altitude and the whiskey, expecting nothing but another tourist trap peddling overpriced slop. But then—sweet Jesus—Garth appeared. Garth, the maestro of this meat-fueled symphony, a man with the grin of a benevolent coyote and the wisdom of a mountain shaman. He didn’t just take my order; he initiated me into a ritual. “Trust the burger,” he said, eyes glinting like a man who’d seen the face of God in a sizzling patty. And trust I did. The burger—oh, the burger! A towering monument of beef, charred to perfection, dripping with juices that could make a vegan weep. It wasn’t food; it was a religious experience, a communion of flesh and bun that hit my soul like a .44 Magnum. Each bite was a journey through the American Dream—greasy, excessive, and unapologetically glorious. I saw visions of Kerouac and Cassady tearing down Route 66, fueled by nothing but burgers like these. And then, the onion rings. Christ almighty, these weren’t rings; they were golden halos of crispy, battered nirvana. Each one crunched like the sound of a thousand angels stomping on the devil’s face. They were obscene in their perfection, piled high like some pagan offering to the gods of gluttony. I devoured them with a ferocity that would’ve made Hemingway proud, washing them down with a cold beer that tasted like freedom itself. But the true revelation, the coup de grâce, was the crispy chicken sandwich. This was no mere sandwich—it was a weapon, a battering ram of flavor that obliterated every fast-food pretender in its path. The chicken, crisp as a winter morning, tender as a lover’s whisper, sat enthroned on a bun with accoutrements that sang in perfect harmony. One bite, and I was transported to a place where time stopped, where the world made sense, where the madness of existence was tamed by the simple perfection of fried poultry. Flat Side isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a portal to a better America, one where the food is honest, the service is soulful, and the vibe is pure, unfiltered joy. Garth and his crew are the high priests of this greasy gospel, and I, for one, am a convert. Five stars? Hell, I’d carve their name into the mountainside if I could. Go there. Eat everything. And tell Garth that Hunter sent you. —H.S.T., aka art...

2024- decided to give this place another try. We had people in our party interested primarily in the milkshakes. We were reluctant/ nervous to go after the lackluster service we received 6 years ago and have heard about recently as well.

However, we were pleasantly surprised by the service and the food. We were seated upon arriving (granted we showed up at 3:30 in the afternoon on a Saturday to beat the weekend dinner hour rush.). Diego, our server was on top of our order, refilling waters, and meeting all our requests (splitting a milkshake three ways). I was happy to find that they had a dedicated gluten-free fryer so I was able to have the sweet potato fries with my gluten-free bun on my burger and had no issues (Celiac). It's nice to know that a restaurant can change its ways. We had a chili burger, the mushroom Swiss burger, a turkey burger and pad Thai. I believe everyone in our party was happy with their choices.

2018-ONE STAR ⭐ review-Just left after getting seated and waiting fifteen minutes for a server. After ten we even went up to the bar for glasses and they didn't get the message. This was at 5:00! I'd hate to see what their service is like around seven in the evening! I have been before and loved the burgers and fries. So bummed to have this experience. Hope you get your act together before the ski season really ramps up! We ended up at Fatty's where the food and service is...

We came here after doing some hiking nearby.

The apple pie shake was really good! I would order this again. It has some chunks of apple pie in it but you could still drink it as a shake. I split one with my husband. We also ordered the truffle fries for an appetizer, which were pretty good after a long hike.

My husband got the chicken sandwich, which he said was pretty good. I got the spicy chicken sandwich (can’t remember it’s exact name). The flavor of the sandwich was good, but the chicken patty was so big that it didn’t all fit under the bun. I hate when restaurants make the meat too big for the rest of the sandwich, because by the time I eat all of the chicken hanging off to get to the good stuff under the bun (like the pickles and coleslaw,) I’m already full. It was very hard to eat. I took it home for leftovers and it was actually better cold. It was just very hard to eat due to the size.

The wait staff was very friendly and this place has a cool atmosphere. I’m not sure if I would come back right away, but I would keep it in mind if I ever visited with other people in the future.

**Also, the sandwiches and burgers do NOT come with sides (like fries). You can order these separately. Our waiter was very upfront about this so it did not come as a surprise and we were...