Littleton's food scene starts with a small downtown of century-old buildings, a place founded by surveyor Richard Little, who named the town after himself. Main Street has everything from casual cafes to more upscale dining, and on Saturdays from May 23 to September 26, 2026 (skipping June 13), a farmers market sets up on Nevada between Main and Powers from 8am to 1pm. Nearly 40 vendors sell meat, dairy, produce and baked goods. Other markets run on a similar seasonal rhythm: Fridays at Aspen Grove, 7301 S Santa Fe Dr, from June 5 to September 25, and Saturdays near Southwest Plaza, 8501 W Bowles Ave, from May 2 to October 31.
Our directory lists 447 places in Littleton, and 55 percent are independent. Mexican leads with 40 listings, followed by Bakery & Desserts at 39, Fast Food at 38, Pizza at 33 and Cafes & Coffee at 31. Bar & Grill has 24, Brewery & Distillery 21, and Sushi & Japanese and Italian 18 each. Fast food is nearly as common as bakeries. Delivery is offered at 141 listings, and 60 are marked kid-friendly.
Dishes show up in the listings, too. Pizza is mentioned in 44, coffee in 47, tacos in 33 and craft beer in 30. Breakfast burritos appear in 20 listings, green chile in 19, sushi in 19 and barbecue in 17. Green chile is a Colorado staple rather than a Littleton original: a stew-like sauce of roasted peppers, usually with pork, onion, garlic and broth. For a sit-down meal outdoors, 31 listings have outdoor seating, and 40 advertise a happy hour. The Farm House at Breckenridge Brewery, 2990 Brewery Lane, pairs a restaurant and beer garden with the Platte River and its bike trail. It opened in 2015 on a former carnation farm.
Planning ahead takes a little work. Only 121 listings post hours, though 401 have a website and 218 link to a menu. Our directory includes one food truck and no food halls. Dietary options noted include 72 listings with gluten-free options, 68 vegetarian and 32 vegan. Each August, Western Welcome Week, now in its 98th year, features a community barbecue and pancake breakfast. Taste of Western Welcome Week, an adults-only tasting of local wines, craft beers and spirits with food samples, takes place during the week.
