Yellow Crunch

After a few visits to Yellow Crunch, I’ve become a real fan—especially of their Picada Mix, which features pork belly, sausage, steak, arepa chips, and criolla potatoes. It’s a flavorful, satisfying dish that perfectly represents the hearty, Latin-inspired food this spot is known for. The dish comes with several mini-skewers, making sharing an easy option. Located in The Exchange, one of Fort Collins’ most vibrant dining food court-like destinations, Yellow Crunch fits right in with the community’s creative and welcoming vibe. It’s a great place to grab a casual bite while enjoying the energy of the plaza. As someone with a wheat allergy, I feel that “Yellow Crunch” refers to corn—a fun and fitting name, since many of their dishes are corn-based and naturally both wheat and gluten-free. With cattle and corn being two of Colorado’s biggest agricultural staples, this restaurant delivers both flavor and a sense of place. If you’re looking for bold, comforting flavors in a laid-back setting, Yellow Crunch at The Exchange is definitely worth a visit.

We loved eating here! The atmosphere is wonderful. You have the option to build your own arepa which is fun. The arepa was one of the best I’ve had… so delicious. The French fries are amazing! Perfectly crispy, salted, and layered. I highly recommend the salchipapa and arepas. They have gluten free empanadas too!! Very rare to come by gluten free empanadas. They have a different flavor to them due to the corn dough but in no way is that a negative. The staff were very friendly. I will definitely come back here whenever in the Fort Collins area.

Lots of gluten free option (maybe not for celiac but def for sensitivities), my favorites are the empanadas, but the patacones I've had are divine too!