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Canon City MUGS ~ Canon City, Colorado


First visit: Nov 2025

We try to visit Canon City at least once per annum, though this year we've only passed through. We decided it was time to visit our favorite Colorado getaway which is Westcliffe, and made a point to have some lunch in Canon City on the way.

We don't really have a regular eating spot in Canon City, though we were pleased with Bunkhouse Burgers that we tried for the first time last year. In reviewing restaurants, the town sports a number of fetching bars in downtown, that feature fine food. But it was lunch time, and neither of us felt like a libation. Especially since we knew we were going to splurge on ice cream at Sugarlump in Westcliffe. Up came Canon City MUGS, a place that has a dual personality, and that aspect is not reflected well on Google Maps.

Essentially what you have here is two distinct restaurants, shared by an open door and the same kitchen. One serves primarily coffee, breakfast, and lunch. The other is a classic sports bar setup with TV's and a full bar. We sat in the bar area, but settled on a sober lunch with water.

I went for the Cuban which was loaded with ham steak (not deli ham). And pulled pork, on the dry side, which I prefer. Pressed wonderfully on an excellent bread garnished with pickles and mustard. Excellent rendition. Instead of fries, I substituted the pork green chili. Very flavorful, loaded with Pueblo green chilies, and quite spicy. Mrs. RJG went with the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger with fries. Cooked perfect well done, and hot temperature. She asked for the sauce on the side as she doesn't like sloppy burgers. It too was excellent (and hot temp). Best of all was the crispy bacon and the crispy onions, the latter a new twist for her and she loved it. The fries were excellent as well. Super all around.

We now have our RJG Rotation place for Canon City!

11/5/25 (new entry)

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