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"The stack of fries acts as a savory safety net for the meat and sauce that falls from the sandwich."
Thank you to all our patrons!
The Arapahoe Café is owned by Doug Pierce and family; they've been entering competitions as Bonnie Q BBQ for 19 years and also bring you great catering options and a unique venue: Bonnie Q BBQ Roadhouse Room & Catering Company. To view Bonnie Q BBQ awards visit Bonnie Q awards page.
At right, Doug Pierce, owner Arapahoe Cafe and Bonnie Q BBQ Roadhouse Room and Catering Company, and daughter Bonnie, compete at the 2013 Frisco BBQ Challenge winning 4th Place 'Anything Goes' entry with their Aleppo Pepper Beef Tenderloin with Expresso Balsamic! Sixty-one grill masters competed in this year's BBQ Challenge.
2013 BEST of Summit AWARDS
#1 Best BBQ
#1 Best Dillon Restaurant
#2 Best Lunch
#2 Best Bloody Mary
#2 Best Bartender
#3 Best Summit County Restaurant
2012 BEST OF SUMMIT AWARDS
#1 Best BBQ#1 Best Dillon Restaurant
#2 Best Lunch #3 Best Bar
#3 Best Summit County Restaurant
#3 Best Bloody Mary
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KRYSTAL 93 BBQ AT THE SUMMIT, World's Highest BBQ Contest
Dillon, Colorado, August 10 & 11, 2012
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With over 60 Competitors, Bonnie Q BBQ results:
1st Place Sauce
People’s Choice 3rd Place
Miscellaneous 3rd Place
May 25-28, 2012
WINNER: Grand Champion Peoples Choice Award IN THE NEWS!
2nd place Pork Competition with Doug's Mocha Java Rub and Pineapple Peach Salsa!
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Voted #1 Best BBQ in Summit County!
#1 Best Dillon Restaurant
#2 Best Lunch
#2 Best Bloody Marys
#2 Best Deck
#3 Best Bar
#3 Best Summit County Restaurant
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2011 CHILLY CHILI COOKOFF
1st Place People's Choice: Pork Green Chili
Have you tried our Pork Green Chili? It's outrageous!
Start off with a great breakfast that's served with our award-winning pork green chili: Huevos Rancheros, Huevos Burrito, Julio's Pork Tamales and Eggs, or Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas.
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Start off with a great breakfast that's served with our award-winning pork green chili: Huevos Rancheros, Huevos Burrito, Julio's Pork Tamales and Eggs, or Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas.
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2010 BEST OF SUMMIT AWARDS
Doug Pierce & family would like to extend a huge Thank You to all of our patrons!
Arapahoe Café: Best Dillon Restaurant 
Best Deck/Patio in Summit County
#2 Best BBQ in Summit County
#3 Best Burger in Summit County
#3 Best Breakfast in Summit County
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2007 BEST OF SUMMIT AWARDS
Voted Best Restaurant in Dillon
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2007 BEST OF SUMMIT AWARDS
Voted Best Brunch
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2006 BEST OF SUMMIT AWARDS
Voted Best Brunch
