Freemon's ( Most Excellent Burgers)

 When asking the locals about the what to do and see in Creede, Colorado, the first thing they say is The Reportory Theater, and the next thing they mention is Freemon's.  We will hit the theater next week, but this week we decided to try out Freemon's and see for ourselves just why Freemon's is a must see destination spot around the area.

Freemon's is located on highway 149, about 16 miles away from Creede, and on the way to North Clear Creek Falls (fodder for another blog.)  At first we drove right because there was no sign indicating we had arrived, and we didn't know what we were looking for.  Off to the side of the road was a low slung log building, with a front porch and plant steps.  On the screen door were posters, flyers and announcements for every yard sale, funeral and fundraiser for miles around, but the door was open in welcome and we went in.

 Inside the place was abuzz with activity.  A line of a dozen or so locals were waiting to order from the menu on the wall which bore only a few choice;, hamburgers, cheeseburgers and  beer battered or waffle fries.  I think there was a grilled chicken option for the discriminating diner!  There were folksy people crowded around the handful of tables, all chatting and guffawing as if they all knew each other, and they likely did.  It was a very home town establishment.  

   

Here is a random table of locals.  These guys were on their way up to the Falls  and had to stop for a burger.  They loved that I took their photo!

This is my bacon cheeseburger! I took a bite before I remembered to photograph it.   It had a toasted and buttered bun, the good kind like you get from Costco,  a large patty well cooked, bacon, lettuce, tomato slice, pickles and a mess of fried onions.  The fries were especially good, but I don't know why...they just were!

This is the front porch that was devoid of people due to rain.  It would be wonderful in the sun!

Freeman's also sells a few groceries, mainly milk, eggs, bread,  and match's; that kind of thing.  There was also the predictable shelves of handicraft items, made by the locals that appeared to be in little demand.  Obviously the good burgers were the draw.      

On the way back from the Falls, we made a return stop at Freemon's for ice cream,  They are known for their good ice cream.

This little lady, Sarah has been working at Freemon's for 6 years.  She's  enjoyed her 50th wedding anniversary...and she is still scooping creamy ice cream and frying great hamburgers.  Freemon's was was definitely worth the drive..