Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
Oliver's Deli is a neighborhood gem and has been owned by the same family for 35 years. Their lemon blueberry bread and pumpkin chocolate chip bread are delicious, and they can make waffles of the same flavors! They are open early at 6 am M-F and 8 am on Saturdays, so you can get a loaded breakfast burrito nice and early! The owner is a dear friend of mine.
8 locals recommend
Oliver's Deli
6602 Delmonico DrOliver's Deli is a neighborhood gem and has been owned by the same family for 35 years. Their lemon blueberry bread and pumpkin chocolate chip bread are delicious, and they can make waffles of the same flavors! They are open early at 6 am M-F and 8 am on Saturdays, so you can get a loaded breakfast burrito nice and early! The owner is a dear friend of mine.
We love everything here. They have great coffee options like Turkish coffee or cafe con leche. For food they have a vegan and gluten free waffle, avo toast, etc. All delicious.
53 locals recommend
Urban Steam
1025 S Sierra Madre StWe love everything here. They have great coffee options like Turkish coffee or cafe con leche. For food they have a vegan and gluten free waffle, avo toast, etc. All delicious.
OMG these tacos are no joke. Their margs are just as amazing, and they have bottomless mimosa brunch on weekends!
65 locals recommend
Dos Santos
70 E Moreno AveOMG these tacos are no joke. Their margs are just as amazing, and they have bottomless mimosa brunch on weekends!
Amazing sundaes. Reminds me of Voodoo Donuts but on an ice cream cone. Crazy ingredients like Andes Mints or Trix layered on the outside of the ice cream. Super delicious - we've liked everything we've tried here.
20 locals recommend
Frozen Gold
80 E Moreno AveAmazing sundaes. Reminds me of Voodoo Donuts but on an ice cream cone. Crazy ingredients like Andes Mints or Trix layered on the outside of the ice cream. Super delicious - we've liked everything we've tried here.
Adorable, upscale wine bar with amazing food and an awesome patio.
11 locals recommend
Ristorante Di Sopra
4 South 28th StreetAdorable, upscale wine bar with amazing food and an awesome patio.
Really high quality, sustainable, and fair trade coffee - pricey because of that. The décor is super green and trendy.
86 locals recommend
SwitchBack Coffee Roasters
330 N Institute StReally high quality, sustainable, and fair trade coffee - pricey because of that. The décor is super green and trendy.
Trendy coffee shop right downtown. Can be hard to find a spot to sit and enjoy your coffee as it is usually hoppin. The food here is amazing. Breakfast hash, different toast options, pastries, etc.
73 locals recommend
Loyal Coffee
408 S Nevada AveTrendy coffee shop right downtown. Can be hard to find a spot to sit and enjoy your coffee as it is usually hoppin. The food here is amazing. Breakfast hash, different toast options, pastries, etc.
Streetcar 520
520 S Tejon StSwitchback Coffee Roasters, Hillside
Super close and cute coffee shop with a few food options!
Kangaroo Coffee
Closest coffee shop, right by Memorial Park, only a few blocks away!
Loyal Coffee
408 S Nevada AveModern, cool vibe with excellent coffee and delish avo toast
Best ice cream in Colorado Springs! Highly recommend checking them out. I love buying the pints for later :)
54 locals recommend
Josh & John's Ice Cream-Downtown
329 N Tejon StBest ice cream in Colorado Springs! Highly recommend checking them out. I love buying the pints for later :)
Ola Juice Bar
27 E Kiowa StHealthy, yummy spot for acai bowls, smoothies, and juices
Super cute cafe that's a 3 mile roundtrip from the house!
47 locals recommend
Good Neighbors Meeting House
505 Columbia StSuper cute cafe that's a 3 mile roundtrip from the house!
Jen's favorite brunch spot. They have delicious pancakes, bennys, and boozy drinks!
22 locals recommend
Snooze an AM Eatery
7587 N Academy BlvdJen's favorite brunch spot. They have delicious pancakes, bennys, and boozy drinks!
The castle location is an ancient relic, it's been around since the 1900s! Highly recommend their breakfast dishes with some famous green chile.
King's Chef Diner
The castle location is an ancient relic, it's been around since the 1900s! Highly recommend their breakfast dishes with some famous green chile.
Urban Egg
28B S Tejon StBest boozy brunch, need I say more?
Urban Steam
1025 S Sierra Madre StPatrick and I had our second date here, so we are especially partial to it. This spot is a favorite for everyone who visits! Highly recommend the Cafe Tray as you can sample a little bit of everything. They also do brunch on the weekends.
160 locals recommend
Shuga's
702 S Cascade AvePatrick and I had our second date here, so we are especially partial to it. This spot is a favorite for everyone who visits! Highly recommend the Cafe Tray as you can sample a little bit of everything. They also do brunch on the weekends.
Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe
616 S Tejon StT Byrds Tacos & Tequila
218 E Kiowa StHoma at Kinship Landing
415 S Nevada AvePoor Richard's Restaurant
324 1/2 N Tejon StColonel Mustard's Sandwich Emporium
Ask to try their mustard ice cream!! :)
Bingo Burger - Colorado Springs
132 N Tejon StThe Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StPhantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak Ave503W
503 W Colorado AveCerberus Brewing Company
702 W Colorado AveTAPAteria
2607 W Colorado AvePizzeria Rustica
2527 W Colorado AveCrystal Park Cantina
178 Crystal Park RdPho-N-Thai
Best thai food!!
CHAANG THAI
7525 N Academy BlvdEim Thai
1466 Garden of the Gods RdPepper Tree Restaurant
888 W Moreno AveFour by Brother Luck
321 N Tejon StWarehouse Restaurant & Gallery
25 W Cimarron StEssentials
Natural Grocers
7298 N Academy BlvdAmazing for gluten free needs, vegetarians, or vegans!
Target
1630 E Cheyenne Mountain BlvdWalgreens
5755 Constitution AveSafeway
1920 S Nevada AveClosest convenience store, but not the most upstanding demographic. Never had any issues here.
11 locals recommend
7-Eleven
221 S 8th StClosest convenience store, but not the most upstanding demographic. Never had any issues here.
Parks & Nature
There are so many hiking trails along here. Seven Bridges, Mt Muscoco, Mt Cutler, Helen Hunt Falls, etc.
114 locals recommend
North Cheyenne Cañon Park
15220 S Cheyenne Canyon RdThere are so many hiking trails along here. Seven Bridges, Mt Muscoco, Mt Cutler, Helen Hunt Falls, etc.
Great for easy walking hikes and off leash dogs are acceptable on the upper loop!
176 locals recommend
Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo RdGreat for easy walking hikes and off leash dogs are acceptable on the upper loop!
Easier hiking trails, off leash dog park, small lake, lots of climbing routes!
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StEasier hiking trails, off leash dog park, small lake, lots of climbing routes!
Shopping
Eclectic CO.
214 1/2 N Tejon StBest selection of local vendors, most if not all are female, and at a reasonable price
Recognized by Forbes, this LQBTQ owned shop has the very best hand printed cards. Also, adorable gift shop items and momentos. They're only open for pickup during covid, unfortunately.
9 locals recommend
Ladyfingers Letterpress
113 E Bijou StRecognized by Forbes, this LQBTQ owned shop has the very best hand printed cards. Also, adorable gift shop items and momentos. They're only open for pickup during covid, unfortunately.
Cutest boutique EVER and the sweetest owners too. Affordable for the quality and style.
The Local Honey Collective
425 E Bijou StCutest boutique EVER and the sweetest owners too. Affordable for the quality and style.
OMG - this place is amazing. As you're shopping along downtown, pick up a chilled lemonade to sip on your way, or a warmed apple lemonade (sounds weird, but amazing) as you go!
6 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Lemonade
224 N Tejon StOMG - this place is amazing. As you're shopping along downtown, pick up a chilled lemonade to sip on your way, or a warmed apple lemonade (sounds weird, but amazing) as you go!
Poor Richard's Bookstore
320 N Tejon StEntertainment & Activities
Indie theater with only three movies showing per week - Always have 95-100% rotten tomatoes reviews!
56 locals recommend
Kimball's Peak Three Theater
115 E Pikes Peak AveIndie theater with only three movies showing per week - Always have 95-100% rotten tomatoes reviews!
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdCinemark Tinseltown USA and XD
1545 E Cheyenne Mountain BlvdThis is a new museum that is supposed to be amazing! Go check it out and let me know what you thought!
150 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
200 S Sierra Madre StThis is a new museum that is supposed to be amazing! Go check it out and let me know what you thought!
Drinks & Nightlife
Coolest décor and minimal appetizers. Drink selection is great. Mostly wine and liquor.
31 locals recommend
Cork & Cask
60 E Moreno AveCoolest décor and minimal appetizers. Drink selection is great. Mostly wine and liquor.
This NEW trendy space offers multiple food stalls, centralized seating, and a hip bar. Perfect for a boozy brunch or late night drink!
88 locals recommend
COATI
514 S Tejon StThis NEW trendy space offers multiple food stalls, centralized seating, and a hip bar. Perfect for a boozy brunch or late night drink!
Bar-K
124 E Costilla StCowboys
25 N Tejon StAxe and the Oak Whiskey House
1604 S Cascade AveThe Well
Sightseeing
Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th StOur most popular attraction, worth checking out!
You'll feel like you're in another world in this park. About a 50 min drive from the house.
72 locals recommend
Paint Mines Interpretive Park
29950 Paint Mine RdYou'll feel like you're in another world in this park. About a 50 min drive from the house.