Now Open
Fresh faces around the Rock.
Border Burger Sports Bar
Red Bird chicken and Colorado craft beer spread across three levels: a family floor with a kids’ area and a private room plus a top-floor bar with a balcony and cigar lounge. Owner Rick Good, a restaurant veteran of more than 40 years, also runs Border Burger Bar in Manitou Springs.
810 New Memphis Ct · borderburgersportsbar.com
Dunkin’
Castle Rock finally has its own Dunkin’. The Founders Marketplace store opened in late October with a drive-thru, nitro cold brew on tap and a mobile pickup shelf, and it’s open 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
1185 Aloha St · dunkindonuts.com
Thrive Workplace
Remote workers and small teams have a new home base at The View. Thrive offers drop-in desks, private offices, meeting rooms and a podcast studio, with round-the-clock access and free parking.
610 Jerry St, Suite 200 · (720) 823-8016 · thriveworkplace.com
Under New Ownership
Sugar Spoon Candies
Megan and her husband took over Sugar Spoon from longtime owner Gayle in September. The fudge is still made by hand, the chocolates are still hand-dipped, and the retro candy wall hasn’t gone anywhere. The Magill’s ice cream case has moved up front, the shop is now open seven days a week, and Castle Rock residents get a free scoop on their birthday.
313 Third St · (720) 379-3443
If You Haven’t Tried It Yet
Izumi Sushi
Downtown’s newest sushi bar opened in May on Third Street. Owner Manna Pan, who also runs the Izumi in Littleton, serves fish that has never been frozen, including bluefin tuna, so it’s worth asking what came in fresh before you order.
115 Third St · 720-749-6172 · izumisushicastlerock.com
Coming Soon
New businesses opening soon in Castle Rock.
Peak Pizza (opening any day now)
Allen and Katie Hoover, who run the Outlets’ Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon, are opening a New York-style pizza counter with pies ready by the slice, strombolis, soft-serve and a few arcade games.
Outlets at Castle Rock, Suite 660
Chicken Salad Chick (opening date TBA)
Franchise owners Maureen McFerson and her husband, Luke Hadden, are building the Southern lunch spot in The Meadows, near the movie theater, with a patio and a drive-thru.
The Meadows, off Meadows Pkwy
Pilates Addiction (opening late 2026)
Every class at this downtown studio runs on a single gold-toned machine that works as reformer, jump board, barre and Wunda Chair in one. Founding members save 15% off regular rates.
333 Perry St · (303) 376-4969
Thai Wow (opening late 2026)
Two friends who used to run Country Thai in Thornton are bringing their cooking south. Thai Wow will make curries and stir-fries to order, with heat from gentle to fiery, in the Safeway center on Plum Creek.
794 S Perry St · (303) 565-5674
Fond Farewell
Thanks for the memories.
Stumpy’s Pizza
After more than 25 years downtown, Stumpy’s served its last slices on Wilcox Street on Aug. 26, after the building was sold. The team hopes to reopen somewhere new.
Sawara Sushi
After 13 years on Metzler Drive, Sawara Sushi closed its doors in mid-August.
Spray
The spray-tan studio on Ambrosia Street wrapped up three years in business on Sept. 15, as its owner chose to spend more time with family.