By Shannon Lukens. Courtesy graphics.
The Steamboat Basecamp corner on the west side of Steamboat Springs is getting a new market and dining area. Owner Collin Kelley says it will be a gathering place for the neighborhood, at the corner of Elk River Road and Lincoln Avenue/US Hwy 40.
“We feel like that market and that side of town is under-served and under-utilized. We think all of the growth in the future of the community is headed in that direction. To be able to be first to market with a vital need of something that is so important for the community make-up, we’re just really excited to be the ones to get to offer it.”
The new dining experience will be a modern, European-inspired market hall. Meals will be fresh for on-site dining or takeaway.
“Very European style market. There won’t be a lot of frozen foods or canned food, that’s mostly going to be fresh prepared foods as well as fresh produce, eggs, dairy. We’ll have a large cheese selection and deli component. We’ll have fresh steaks, fresh seafood cases for fresh seafood and, and hand-cut steaks and then we’re also going to offer fresh pastas. It’s kind of one part restaurant, one part market, and then internally for our company, it’s sort of one part commissary as well.
We’ll be able to supply ourselves with things that we produce there like fresh baked bread and make pastas and it’s going to be fun that people can go and get the same burger that we use to make our famous Primrose burger. You’ll be able to buy it there right out of our case, and we’ll have a pastry chef that’s going to be able to do all of our desserts for all of our restaurants out of that kitchen, but then also put them for sale out of our pastry case that will be there. So it’s multifaceted and we’re going to let it sort of be organic and grow for what the community on that side of town wants. We hear from people that say, “Gosh, we really wish you had this or that,” we’ll be able to kind of adapt the concept as it grows.
We’re going in with a very arms wide open kind of approach and then as we operate for the first year, we’ll kind of get a sense of what people want and expect. I know that we won’t be selling floral, pharmacy, furniture. We’re not gonna be selling things that Safeway and City Market have like that. It’s not the place you’ll go to get paper towels and Tylenol. It’ll be the place that you go to get fresh produce and local eggs and fresh milk and take home some meat and some seafood and cook dinner and our goal is for it to be a place you can go to get two or three days worth of meals without having to drive across town to go to Walmart or one of the big box grocery stores.
But hopefully you’ll be able to get everything you need to make a couple of days worth of fresh high quality meals at home without ever having to go across town.”
The building will be about 4,500 square feet and one-and-a-half stories. There will be indoor and outdoor patio dining.
Kelley says he is under contract to buy the land and the deal should be finalized sometime in January.
Construction is expected to begin in June of next year, with a planned opening date of Spring 2027.
The new restaurant and store doesn’t have a name yet, but they’re working on it.
The Steamboat Basecamp area currently has townhomes, and other businesses like Big Iron Coffee, Steamboat Fit, and Orange Peel Bikes.
More information is below in a press release from The Agency Steamboat Springs.
Press Release from The Agency Steamboat Springs; Dec. 15, 2025.
A First Look at New Market & Dining Concept Coming Soon to Basecamp on Steamboat’s West Side
Chef Collin Kelley of Primrose & Cypress partners with MR Homes and The Agency Steamboat Springs to introduce a new chef-driven experience at Basecamp
Steamboat Springs, CO — December 15, 2025 — Chef Collin Kelley, owner of restaurants Primrose and Cypress and one of Steamboat Springs’ most respected culinary voices, has unveiled plans for a new chef-driven market and dining concept coming to Steamboat Basecamp on the mountain town’s West Side. Designed as a daily-use food destination, the market will expand Basecamp’s growing retail mix while offering residents of the community and the greater Steamboat area fresh, thoughtfully prepared food, on-site dining, and an inviting neighborhood gathering place.
The project is being developed in partnership with MR Homes and was recently introduced to the local real estate community by The Agency Steamboat Springs at a broker preview event.
The market is envisioned as a modern, European-inspired market hall, spanning approximately 4,500 square feet across one-and-a-half stories. The space will include indoor and outdoor dining, a mezzanine level, and seating for approximately 50 guests. A patio will extend the experience outdoors for coffee, cocktails, and casual meals throughout the day.
“The market is a natural extension of how we already cook and eat in Steamboat,” said Chef Collin Kelley, chef and owner of Primrose and Cypress restaurants. “It’s about well-sourced ingredients, food made by hand, and giving people a place they can rely on several times a week, whether that’s sitting down for a meal or picking up something thoughtful to cook at home.”
The market will focus on fresh, healthy food crafted on site, with chef-driven recipes emphasizing hand-cut steaks, fresh pasta, and house-made breads. Offerings are
designed for both on-site dining and takeaway, with ready-to-cook meals intended for two to three days of elevated home dining. Mediterranean and European infl uences will shape the menu and marketplace, with a strict focus on fresh preparation.
Plans also include the potential for a commissary kitchen to support expanded culinary programming, as well as cooking classes during Steamboat’s shoulder seasons featuring ingredients and techniques available within the market.
“The market and dining concept fi lls a long-standing gap on the West Side,” said Kevin Riegler of MR Homes, the locally based developer behind Steamboat Basecamp. “This is a carefully considered addition that brings quality food, daily convenience, and a strong sense of place to both the Basecamp community and the greater West Steamboat neighborhood.”
The market will anchor the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Elk River Road, serving as a central gathering point for West Steamboat. Its location within Basecamp, a mixed-use residential community, places it alongside neighborhood businesses including Big Iron Coffee, Steamboat Fit, M3 Golf Lab, and Orange Peel Bikes.
As an on-site amenity, the market further enhances Basecamp Row, a limited collection of newly completed, design-forward townhomes located steps away. With fi ve residences remaining, Basecamp Row offers expansive fl oor plans, rooftop terraces, and private garages paired with immediate access to food, fi tness, and daily essentials, priced from $1.32M.
Construction on the market is expected to begin in June 2026, with completion anticipated in December and an opening planned for March.
Media Contact: Jessica Stanford | Jessica.Stanford@TheAgencyRe.com | 970 846 8056
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About Steamboat Basecamp
Basecamp is a mixed-use residential community located at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Elk River Road on Steamboat Springs’ West Side. The project combines modern housing with neighborhood-serving retail and lifestyle amenities, creating a walkable hub for residents, locals, and visitors. Basecamp is home to Basecamp Row townhomes and a growing collection of food, fi tness, and service-oriented businesses.
About MR Homes
Led by partners Kevin Riegler and Eric May, MR Homes is a tight-knit team of local Steamboat Springs experts driven by a shared passion for Colorado mountain living. With designs inspired by the land around us, we craft homes that balance modern comfort with the rugged beauty of the mountains, featuring open spaces, timeless architecture, and thoughtful details. Our mission is simple: build exceptional homes that stand the test of time and make a lasting impact in the communities we love.
About The Agency Steamboat Springs The Agency Steamboat Springs is a full-service luxury real estate brokerage specializing in residential, commercial, and new development properties across the Yampa Valley. Led by Managing Partner Chris Paoli, the fi rm combines deep local expertise with the global reach and marketing platform of The Agency brand, representing buyers, sellers, and developers at the highest level of the market.