Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
Wonderful place for tasty food; entire place is gluten-free!
40 locals recommend
Coquette's Bistro & Bakery
616 S Tejon StWonderful place for tasty food; entire place is gluten-free!
The focus on local ingredients, not to mention their fresh juice and Bloody Mary bar, makes this an easy choice for brunch and breakfast.
85 locals recommend
Urban Egg a daytime eatery
5925 Dublin BlvdThe focus on local ingredients, not to mention their fresh juice and Bloody Mary bar, makes this an easy choice for brunch and breakfast.
A from-scratch kitchen with a focus on in-house made bread, high-quality ingredients and a top-notch adult beverage list.
31 locals recommend
Till Kitchen
9633 Prominent PointA from-scratch kitchen with a focus on in-house made bread, high-quality ingredients and a top-notch adult beverage list.
If you love street tacos + margaritas that require two holds to hold the glass, this is the place for you.
53 locals recommend
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
5915 Dublin BlvdIf you love street tacos + margaritas that require two holds to hold the glass, this is the place for you.
Featured on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives", these burgers can't be beat. Just be prepared to wait -- the place is small and oh-so-good!
146 locals recommend
The Skirted Heifer
204 N Tejon StFeatured on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives", these burgers can't be beat. Just be prepared to wait -- the place is small and oh-so-good!
Chef Brother competed on Top Chef. I've been to his restaurant at least five times now and each time was incredible. I highly recommend the four-course tasting menu. After living and traveling all over, I'm amazed at what you get for the cost of the four-course meal. Brother's food is impeccable and has been enjoyed by three generations of my family.
48 locals recommend
Four by Brother Luck
321 N Tejon StChef Brother competed on Top Chef. I've been to his restaurant at least five times now and each time was incredible. I highly recommend the four-course tasting menu. After living and traveling all over, I'm amazed at what you get for the cost of the four-course meal. Brother's food is impeccable and has been enjoyed by three generations of my family.
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StA Springs icon. It's underground as it used to be a morgue.
Higher end German restaurant; I love taking my parents here.
66 locals recommend
Edelweiss German Restaurant
34 E Ramona AveHigher end German restaurant; I love taking my parents here.
This German place is a little out of the way but so, so good! It's a small place with a small menu but everything is delicious. And if you want to grab lunch on a Friday, I strongly recommend making a reservation because they have a large group of regulars.
6 locals recommend
Uwe's German Restaurant
31 Iowa AveThis German place is a little out of the way but so, so good! It's a small place with a small menu but everything is delicious. And if you want to grab lunch on a Friday, I strongly recommend making a reservation because they have a large group of regulars.
Absolutely love this cafe especially if you can get a table outside. It's usually hoppin' when there's great weather.
73 locals recommend
Bon Ton's Cafe
2601 W Colorado AveAbsolutely love this cafe especially if you can get a table outside. It's usually hoppin' when there's great weather.
TAPAteria
2607 W Colorado AveWonderful place for tapas!
Recently opened, Colorado Craft showcases food from local farms and adult beverages from local breweries and distilleries.
25 locals recommend
Colorado Craft
15 S Tejon StRecently opened, Colorado Craft showcases food from local farms and adult beverages from local breweries and distilleries.
A total "old school" walk-up ice cream shop -- ideal for getting a soft serve, chocolate-dipped ice cream cone :)
26 locals recommend
BJ's Velvet Freez
1511 N Union BlvdA total "old school" walk-up ice cream shop -- ideal for getting a soft serve, chocolate-dipped ice cream cone :)
Josh & John's Ice Cream-Downtown
329 N Tejon Stthe.best.ice.cream.
Single Barrel just opened in September ... the burgers are ridiculous and the decor is really neat. Burgers, whiskeys, draft beer. What more do you need? And within walking distance!
8 locals recommend
Single Barrel Eatery And Lounge
5885 Stetson Hills BlvdSingle Barrel just opened in September ... the burgers are ridiculous and the decor is really neat. Burgers, whiskeys, draft beer. What more do you need? And within walking distance!
Hurts Donuts also just recently opened; their apple fritters are incredible and bigger than my head! Donuts, any hour of the day!
11 locals recommend
Hurtz Donut Company
6165 Barnes RdHurts Donuts also just recently opened; their apple fritters are incredible and bigger than my head! Donuts, any hour of the day!
Drinks & Nightlife
Shares a building with Axe and Oak; very interesting use of a former school building (be sure to check out the restrooms). Beer is great.
106 locals recommend
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade AveShares a building with Axe and Oak; very interesting use of a former school building (be sure to check out the restrooms). Beer is great.
Great beer + food is awesome too! Probably my favorite brewery in town.
146 locals recommend
Cerberus Brewing Company
702 W Colorado AveGreat beer + food is awesome too! Probably my favorite brewery in town.
Great beer, supports local causes + usually has a food truck parked outside.
68 locals recommend
Goat Patch Brewing Company
2727 N Cascade AveGreat beer, supports local causes + usually has a food truck parked outside.
Serve yourself, computerized tap room -- with mostly beers, and a handful of wine and kombucha. All tips are donated to non-profits. Well worth the trip.
51 locals recommend
Trails End Taproom
2925 W Colorado AveServe yourself, computerized tap room -- with mostly beers, and a handful of wine and kombucha. All tips are donated to non-profits. Well worth the trip.
If you're into whiskey, this is a great place in a great community venue.
37 locals recommend
Axe and the Oak Whiskey House
1604 S Cascade AveIf you're into whiskey, this is a great place in a great community venue.
Red Leg Brewing Company
2323 Garden of the Gods RoadGreat beer, usually has a food truck out front.
Hubby + wife team make their own ciders out of their own home. Their bar/tasting room is small, as it's an extension of their home.
14 locals recommend
The Ice Cave Cider House
174 Washington StHubby + wife team make their own ciders out of their own home. Their bar/tasting room is small, as it's an extension of their home.
This jazz club is the best! The setting is intimate, the music is fantastic and the mixologists know what they are doing.
10 locals recommend
Motif Jazz Cafe
182 E Cheyenne Mountain BlvdThis jazz club is the best! The setting is intimate, the music is fantastic and the mixologists know what they are doing.
While this is a bar/saloon, their elk chili is absolutely incredible!
49 locals recommend
Thunder and Buttons II
2415 W Colorado AveWhile this is a bar/saloon, their elk chili is absolutely incredible!
This is an underground speakeasy that opened around Labor Day. (so it's so new I haven't yet checked it out) If you happen to go, please let me know how awesome it is.
13 locals recommend
The Archives
15 S Tejon StThis is an underground speakeasy that opened around Labor Day. (so it's so new I haven't yet checked it out) If you happen to go, please let me know how awesome it is.
Distillery 291 was recently awarded with the Best Whiskey of the World. If you can, I highly recommend taking a tour of the distillery -- everything is done by hand and with heart.
24 locals recommend
Distillery 291
4242 North Nevada AvenueDistillery 291 was recently awarded with the Best Whiskey of the World. If you can, I highly recommend taking a tour of the distillery -- everything is done by hand and with heart.
Sightseeing
This internationally known hotel + resort makes for a great date night. Walk around the property and grab a drink (or dinner) at one of the restaurants.
155 locals recommend
Broadmoor Hall
1 Lake CirThis internationally known hotel + resort makes for a great date night. Walk around the property and grab a drink (or dinner) at one of the restaurants.
Check out their visitor's center and visit the chapel -- and on a gorgeous, calm day you just might see a group of sky divers land on the main green.
166 locals recommend
United States Air Force Academy
Check out their visitor's center and visit the chapel -- and on a gorgeous, calm day you just might see a group of sky divers land on the main green.
Take a tour, check out the facilities Olympians use for training -- and who knows? Maybe you'll see some famous Olympians!
239 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaTake a tour, check out the facilities Olympians use for training -- and who knows? Maybe you'll see some famous Olympians!
Parks & Nature
This zoo is incredible! You can feed the giraffes, pet the goats, etc. Just a word of caution: it's very hilly so wear comfortable shoes.
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdThis zoo is incredible! You can feed the giraffes, pet the goats, etc. Just a word of caution: it's very hilly so wear comfortable shoes.
Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th StA must see!
North Cheyenne Cañon Park
15220 S Cheyenne Canyon RdThis is currently my favorite place to hike.
Shopping
Ladyfingers Letterpress
113 E Bijou StIf you love to cook (or love someone who does), this shop is a must see. Their spices and blends are ground every week. They also sell extracts, sauces, a variety of sugars and so much more!
Savory Spice Shop
110 N Tejon StIf you love to cook (or love someone who does), this shop is a must see. Their spices and blends are ground every week. They also sell extracts, sauces, a variety of sugars and so much more!
Kathy has a super cute and well-curated scrapbook shop.
Simple Pleasures Rubber Stamps & Scrapbooking
5525 Library LnKathy has a super cute and well-curated scrapbook shop.
Colorado Springs has a number of liquor/wine shops but this wine shop is my favorite. Their wine selection is expansive and they usually do a free wine + cheese tasting on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Wine Gallery
5903 Delmonico DrColorado Springs has a number of liquor/wine shops but this wine shop is my favorite. Their wine selection is expansive and they usually do a free wine + cheese tasting on Fridays and Saturdays.
Essentials
King Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills BlvdSprouts Farmers Market
1730 Dublin BlvdMy go-to
Who doesn't love Trader Joe's? This is their only location in the Springs.
46 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
5342 N Nevada AveWho doesn't love Trader Joe's? This is their only location in the Springs.
Fan of Whole Foods? This is their only location in the Springs.
32 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7635 N Academy BlvdFan of Whole Foods? This is their only location in the Springs.
Entertainment & Activities
Opened in December 2017, this movie theatre has reclining chairs and more. Watch movies in luxury!
12 locals recommend
Icon Cinema Colorado Springs
1818 Spring Water PointOpened in December 2017, this movie theatre has reclining chairs and more. Watch movies in luxury!
Kimball's Peak Three Theater
115 E Pikes Peak AveLocal, independent movie theatre.
Overdrive Raceway
196 Spectrum LoopGo-kart racing! And all the cars are electric.
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveTons of fun
Supernova Bar and Arcade
111 E Boulder StAdult arcade - has the classics like Frogger and QBert.
Check out the Sky Sox play! Our local baseball team is the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Security Service Field
4385 Tutt BlvdCheck out the Sky Sox play! Our local baseball team is the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.