TestimonialsHi Julie, I was hoping there would be a place on your website so I could leave a review. You catered our wedding last week at the Silverthorne Pavilion and I just wanted to let you know that it was fantastic! The food was delicious, everyone really enjoyed it! The staff was friendly and wonderful. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience! The next time my husband and I are in town, we will be stopping in to eat.
Judy and Bill Waddell April 2016 ****** "Julie and her crew from the Arapahoe Cafe did an awesome job catering our wedding! We weren't able to get to Dillon before the wedding to taste test all the food, so we had our fingers crossed that everything would turn out okay and that the food would taste good. The day of our wedding, the crew from the Arapahoe cafe worked independently and didn't have any need to call me with last minute questions or details...real pros. When we sat down at our sweetheart table and tasted the food for the first time, we were delighted. It was delicious and exactly what we were hoping for! As we visited with all the other tables, everyone was talking about how awesome the food was and how much they were enjoying it. Thank you so much for making our wedding dinner memorable and delicious!" - Katie and Brian Moore May 2015 ***** Hi Julie, Just wanted to thank you for your catering services for our wedding in July. We had so many compliments on the food! Everything went off without problems and we appreciate your hard work! We will definitely recommend your catering company to anyone getting married in the Keystone area. Thanks! Julie and Mike Miller July 2014 ***** Hi Julie, I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for the wonderful dinner you hosted for our family and friends last week! The food was truly excellent, the staff was all very friendly and helpful, and it was so easy to work with you ahead of time in getting everything arranged. The facility was quite nice, very comfortable and nicely decorated. (The photos on your website don’t really do it justice!) I would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a caterer and for a venue for an event. Thank you so much! ~Diane Cahill, Jan 7 2014, commenting on Bonnie Q BBQ Roadhouse Room ***** Doug and Julie,
Thanks again. Everything was super. You guys were great. Everyone loved the food and service. Even the Texans said your BBQ was the greatest! Thanks for the extra work and time in working through our weather issues. Check out the review I posted for you on Google: Bonnie Q BBQ did a super job catering our son's wedding in Frisco Aug 3, 2012. They brought their smoker and served a great spread of BBQ beef, turkey, beans, Mac n' Cheese and creamed corn. Julie's crew did a super job of quickly moving the food service inside when we were suddenly hit with a strong rain shower. Bonnie Q BBQ is the greatest! ~Sam Sherstad ***** This is a Dillon staple. Whether it's a couple's trip, a trip with the guys, or just a quick stop on the way from here to there; we always make a point to stop and enjoy the great service and the excellent food. Their smoked turkey club is among my personal favorites, but always ask what the specials are. ~TSSpear, Laramie, WY, Trip Advisor, commenting on The Arapahoe Cafe ***** "The reservior that flooded the original location of this town is named after the town. Lake Dillon, huge and very deep, is Denver's H2O IV bag. The most important landmark building that was moved from old Dillon to higher ground is the Arapahoe Cafe & Pub, owned and operated ny Doug Pierce and family. Outside and in, the building shouts friendly ambiance. Arapahoe's full service breakfast, lunch and dinner menu features home-style cuisine that is widely known as the best good eats in the Rockies. They say, be sure to "Ask us what Doug's been smokin'." And I can testify that whatever Doug's been smokin' will not disappoint you. The barbecued pork spareribs we were served today by Doug himself were spot on up there with the best we've ever eaten. Doug's barbecue is so popular that he, with partner Julie Willing, known as the "Da Boss", opened a new Bonnie Q BBQ Roadhouse Room & Catering Company last year. It is named after Doug's daughter, Bonnie. They have competed in Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) sanctioned contests in Frisco and Dillon for almost two decades, bringing home numerous awards. Their competition barbecue expertise stands out in what they serve in the Cafe, Roadhouse and catering gigs. It rocks! We fly from Denver to home in KC tomorrow. Hats off to the pitmasters of Colorado! ~Ardie A. Davis, As seen in National Barbecue News, Nov. 2011, Vol. 22-#1 (page 20). Print. ***** |
"My name is Ed Sircy and I’m a “Q” addict. I’ve had the good fortune of enjoying Bar-B-Q in 38 of the 50 states, (including Hawaii) and I’m sure my DNA would test with a bit of “Q smoke.” During a recent visit to Dillon, CO. I sampled the BBQ at the Arapahoe Café and if you are in a ten county, hell, for that matter, a ten state area it’s worth the drive! Pit boss Doug Pierce does some kind of magic when he loads his smoker with pecan wood, mounds of pork shoulders, and slabs of pork ribs. Just the right amount of smoke flavor and tenderness that results in outstanding “Q”! My wife and I have dined at the café five times during our fifteen day visit and a slab of Doug’s ribs will be in the car with us when we head back to Dallas. By-the-way, best damn corn beef hash I’ve ever had anywhere…and I spend a lot of time in Brooklyn so I know my hash." ~Ed Sircy Dallas, TX |
October 2011
"Hi Julie & Doug, I just wanted to thank you again for the amazing job you did for our wedding Oct. 15th. The guests couldn’t have been happier with the food and all said it was amazing! Also the way the food was set up and taken down was perfect. The plates, utensils, table cloths/napkins all worked great! Your staff was also very friendly and helpful, which we really appreciate! Thank you again!"
~Jeffrey Lorenzen
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"Just wanted to let you know how happy we were with the catering at Silas and Amanda's rehearsal dinner last week at the Dillon Marina. Fantastic food, wonderful people and not even a blink when the rain/wind moved in for a brief period. You are pros and it showed. Thanks so much for helping to make this such a wonderful, memorable weekend!
~Joan Campbell
p.s. the leftovers were great, too! Many happy people to see those sandwiches appear!
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August 14, 2011
Dear "Cafe", We visited you for the first time Saturday and were thrilled with your beautiful flowers!!! This was the best cared for planters, pots and gardens we've seen anywhere and you are hereby congratulated on providing such a wonderful atmosphere for your guests! The food was also very delicious, especially the home made potato salad and we are very pleased to have discovered a treasure, such as your establishment near our home in Lakewood. Please recognize whoever does such a wonderful job on your flowers!
~Ron and Kathy Jones
Lakewood, CO
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"We recently had a party, Bonnie Q provided the BBQ, and EVERYONE raved about the Buffalo Sausage! Wonderful food, great service--thank you!!"
~Linda Hrycaj
"Hi Julie & Doug, I just wanted to thank you again for the amazing job you did for our wedding Oct. 15th. The guests couldn’t have been happier with the food and all said it was amazing! Also the way the food was set up and taken down was perfect. The plates, utensils, table cloths/napkins all worked great! Your staff was also very friendly and helpful, which we really appreciate! Thank you again!"
~Jeffrey Lorenzen
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"Just wanted to let you know how happy we were with the catering at Silas and Amanda's rehearsal dinner last week at the Dillon Marina. Fantastic food, wonderful people and not even a blink when the rain/wind moved in for a brief period. You are pros and it showed. Thanks so much for helping to make this such a wonderful, memorable weekend!
~Joan Campbell
p.s. the leftovers were great, too! Many happy people to see those sandwiches appear!
*****
August 14, 2011
Dear "Cafe", We visited you for the first time Saturday and were thrilled with your beautiful flowers!!! This was the best cared for planters, pots and gardens we've seen anywhere and you are hereby congratulated on providing such a wonderful atmosphere for your guests! The food was also very delicious, especially the home made potato salad and we are very pleased to have discovered a treasure, such as your establishment near our home in Lakewood. Please recognize whoever does such a wonderful job on your flowers!
~Ron and Kathy Jones
Lakewood, CO
*****
"We recently had a party, Bonnie Q provided the BBQ, and EVERYONE raved about the Buffalo Sausage! Wonderful food, great service--thank you!!"
~Linda Hrycaj
