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Food scene
Out of this world cocktails and amazing food in a quirky underground space. Ask the staff what the building was before being converted into a restaurant!
243 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StOut of this world cocktails and amazing food in a quirky underground space. Ask the staff what the building was before being converted into a restaurant!
If you’ve never experienced Ethiopian cuisine, you are in for an amazing experience. If you’ve been fortunate to have tried it, you’ll surely rate Uchenna as one of the best. Beautifully created dishes made to be scooped up with a unique and traditional “flatbread”. Set the silverware down and jump in!
21 locals recommend
Uchenna Ethiopian Restaurant
2501 W Colorado AveIf you’ve never experienced Ethiopian cuisine, you are in for an amazing experience. If you’ve been fortunate to have tried it, you’ll surely rate Uchenna as one of the best. Beautifully created dishes made to be scooped up with a unique and traditional “flatbread”. Set the silverware down and jump in!
Farm to table seasonal offerings in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs.
25 locals recommend
Colorado Craft
15 S Tejon StFarm to table seasonal offerings in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs.
Fusion cuisine at its finest. Chef Brother Luck’s second successful restaurant in the Springs features more than just dumplings, but they are definitely not to be missed. Call to check when the next chef’s tasting menu is to try all of his new creations!
11 locals recommend
Lucky Dumpling
26 S Wahsatch AveFusion cuisine at its finest. Chef Brother Luck’s second successful restaurant in the Springs features more than just dumplings, but they are definitely not to be missed. Call to check when the next chef’s tasting menu is to try all of his new creations!
If a bunch of food trucks started a commune, this would be it. Wander through to check out the offerings or grab a table and order from your phone. They’ll text you when it’s ready. In the meantime there are local beers, ciders, and gin concoctions (from Lee Spirits) to enjoy. We’ve never had a disappointing dish here.
88 locals recommend
COATI
514 S Tejon StIf a bunch of food trucks started a commune, this would be it. Wander through to check out the offerings or grab a table and order from your phone. They’ll text you when it’s ready. In the meantime there are local beers, ciders, and gin concoctions (from Lee Spirits) to enjoy. We’ve never had a disappointing dish here.
Three restaurants in one place. By morning, it’s the DBC (Atomic Cowboy in the evening and Fat Silly’s for late night pizza). Large portions of biscuit “sandwiches” stuffed with delicious options to interest everyone. Wear your stretchy pants.
115 locals recommend
Denver Biscuit Company - Colorado Springs
528 S Tejon StThree restaurants in one place. By morning, it’s the DBC (Atomic Cowboy in the evening and Fat Silly’s for late night pizza). Large portions of biscuit “sandwiches” stuffed with delicious options to interest everyone. Wear your stretchy pants.
Eclectic is the only way to describe Shuga’s. Perfect brunch or lunch spot with patio seating and fantastic, seasonal food.
160 locals recommend
Shuga's
702 S Cascade AveEclectic is the only way to describe Shuga’s. Perfect brunch or lunch spot with patio seating and fantastic, seasonal food.
Three-story restaurant and bar serving an array of micro brews, classic pub fare and famous Colorado green chili (as a soup or on top of burgers and fries).
145 locals recommend
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak AveThree-story restaurant and bar serving an array of micro brews, classic pub fare and famous Colorado green chili (as a soup or on top of burgers and fries).
Southwest inspired farm to table from a chef who Beat Bobby Flay (seriously) at his own game. Brother Luck is creative and passionate about his craft. Try a “four course experience” to get a taste of everything.
48 locals recommend
Four by Brother Luck
321 N Tejon StSouthwest inspired farm to table from a chef who Beat Bobby Flay (seriously) at his own game. Brother Luck is creative and passionate about his craft. Try a “four course experience” to get a taste of everything.
Burger joint making big portions of onion-fried burgers and crispy fries. My go-to for an indulgent diet-free Friday. Won “Best of Colorado Springs” for their burgers!!
14 locals recommend
The Green Line Grill
230 1/2 Pueblo AveBurger joint making big portions of onion-fried burgers and crispy fries. My go-to for an indulgent diet-free Friday. Won “Best of Colorado Springs” for their burgers!!
Amazing brunch spot. Bottomless Mimosas and a buffet of traditional and Cajun food.
22 locals recommend
Springs Orleans
123 E Pikes Peak AveAmazing brunch spot. Bottomless Mimosas and a buffet of traditional and Cajun food.
Thin crust or Sicilian. Awesome toppings. Great drinks. Fantastic outdoor atmosphere. Definitely a must try during your stay.
23 locals recommend
White Pie Pizzeria
330 South Nevada AvenueThin crust or Sicilian. Awesome toppings. Great drinks. Fantastic outdoor atmosphere. Definitely a must try during your stay.
Tokki
Korean/Japanese tapas and cocktails. Fun cocktails, great small plates, and delightful owners.
Drinks
Great places to go for a cocktail and light eats
Unique drinks in an equally unique space. Hidden away in an alley just off downtown.
Rendezvous Lounge
128 N Tejon StUnique drinks in an equally unique space. Hidden away in an alley just off downtown.
An old elementary school converted into several bars featuring local distillers, amazing restaurants, and cute local shops. If you ever wondered what it would feel like to have an artistically crafted old fashioned while reveling in the nostalgia of your elementary school gym - this is your place.
200 locals recommend
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveAn old elementary school converted into several bars featuring local distillers, amazing restaurants, and cute local shops. If you ever wondered what it would feel like to have an artistically crafted old fashioned while reveling in the nostalgia of your elementary school gym - this is your place.
Neighborhoods
Home to the Manitou Incline, this part of town has distinct “Pacific Northwest” vibes. An adorable enclave of Colorado Springs filled with great local shops and restaurants. There is a surprise around every corner in Manitou!
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Home to the Manitou Incline, this part of town has distinct “Pacific Northwest” vibes. An adorable enclave of Colorado Springs filled with great local shops and restaurants. There is a surprise around every corner in Manitou!
In the very walkable OCC you’ll find local shops with handmade crafts, farmers markets during summer, and unique restaurants.
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
In the very walkable OCC you’ll find local shops with handmade crafts, farmers markets during summer, and unique restaurants.
Sightseeing
Newly opened museum honoring the city’s Olympic training history. The architecture alone is stunning, but the interactive displays showcase just how amazing our athletes really are. Check it out while walking along the trail from America the Beautiful Park.
150 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
200 S Sierra Madre StNewly opened museum honoring the city’s Olympic training history. The architecture alone is stunning, but the interactive displays showcase just how amazing our athletes really are. Check it out while walking along the trail from America the Beautiful Park.
A real Colorado adventure! Tour the cave with a group or take a lantern tour with a guide.
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdA real Colorado adventure! Tour the cave with a group or take a lantern tour with a guide.
A bit of history on display. Amazing architecture and great spot to learn a bit about Native American culture.
288 locals recommend
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdA bit of history on display. Amazing architecture and great spot to learn a bit about Native American culture.
Wander around the property and view a piece of Colorado Springs history, then swing by the Broadmoor Bar overlooking the lake and Cheyenne Mountain for a cocktail, after which you can saunter over to the Golden Bee to enjoy a beer in the English-style pub while singing along to “Sweet Caroline.”
164 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake AveWander around the property and view a piece of Colorado Springs history, then swing by the Broadmoor Bar overlooking the lake and Cheyenne Mountain for a cocktail, after which you can saunter over to the Golden Bee to enjoy a beer in the English-style pub while singing along to “Sweet Caroline.”
Stunning views just outside of downtown. You won’t be disappointed putting your running shoes on and taking a walk through this park.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdStunning views just outside of downtown. You won’t be disappointed putting your running shoes on and taking a walk through this park.
Coffee
The coolest coffee shops in town!
Not at all pretentious, but exquisitely prepared coffee and delicious pastries. Great outdoor seating area. Definitely a local favorite.
86 locals recommend
SwitchBack Coffee Roasters
330 N Institute StNot at all pretentious, but exquisitely prepared coffee and delicious pastries. Great outdoor seating area. Definitely a local favorite.
Another amazing coffee shop started by locals with great brew, food, and drinks. Close to downtown and a great way to start your daily adventures!
73 locals recommend
Loyal Coffee
408 S Nevada AveAnother amazing coffee shop started by locals with great brew, food, and drinks. Close to downtown and a great way to start your daily adventures!
Homey and welcoming! Offers coffee, great food with local ingredients, drinks, a lovely patio and overall amazing vibe. Just a few minutes from the house by car or on foot!
47 locals recommend
Good Neighbors Meeting House
505 Columbia StHomey and welcoming! Offers coffee, great food with local ingredients, drinks, a lovely patio and overall amazing vibe. Just a few minutes from the house by car or on foot!
Vegan
Stunning views, great vegan food, fun drinks. Go explore a tiny mountain town at the base of Pike’s Peak just off the beaten path of downtown COS.
Fern's Diner & Drinkery
Stunning views, great vegan food, fun drinks. Go explore a tiny mountain town at the base of Pike’s Peak just off the beaten path of downtown COS.