Casey's Colorado Springs Guidebook
Date Night
Best restaurants for a romantic evening together.
*Reservations Recommended.* Perfect date night spot!
Great food and drinks and it's hidden underground!
243 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon St*Reservations Recommended.* Perfect date night spot!
Great food and drinks and it's hidden underground!
Fun atmosphere and great food. They have a pianist playing music and singing songs I the evening. Take a walk around the Broadmoor hotel lake after dinner.
83 locals recommend
The Golden Bee
1 Lake AveFun atmosphere and great food. They have a pianist playing music and singing songs I the evening. Take a walk around the Broadmoor hotel lake after dinner.
Very high-end dining experience at The Broadmoor. Great for anniversaries or when you're looking to spoil that special someone in your life. Take a walk around the lake afterwards. Gorgeous views all around.
Summit
19 Lake CirVery high-end dining experience at The Broadmoor. Great for anniversaries or when you're looking to spoil that special someone in your life. Take a walk around the lake afterwards. Gorgeous views all around.
This Colorado Springs restaurant is my pick for the best fancy restaurant in Colorado Springs for date night. You need not only take my word for it—Carlos’ Bistro was voted #1 Restaurant in Colorado in 2020 by Zagat.
23 locals recommend
Carlos' Bistro
1025 S 21st StThis Colorado Springs restaurant is my pick for the best fancy restaurant in Colorado Springs for date night. You need not only take my word for it—Carlos’ Bistro was voted #1 Restaurant in Colorado in 2020 by Zagat.
A slice of the coast right here in Colorado Springs. As Downtown’s first fresh seafood eatery, Bonny & Read offers a fine dining experience with a nautical twist seven days a week.
34 locals recommend
Bonny and Read
101 N Tejon StA slice of the coast right here in Colorado Springs. As Downtown’s first fresh seafood eatery, Bonny & Read offers a fine dining experience with a nautical twist seven days a week.
A taste of New Orleans in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs! They serve authentic Cajun and Creole dishes.
22 locals recommend
Springs Orleans
123 E Pikes Peak AveA taste of New Orleans in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs! They serve authentic Cajun and Creole dishes.
Ephemera’s tasting menu invites guests to embark on an epicurean journey through a multi-course format. The menu evolves continuously, offering return guests a new experience at each visit, living up to the ephemeral nature of the original pop-up dinners.
Ephemera
Ephemera’s tasting menu invites guests to embark on an epicurean journey through a multi-course format. The menu evolves continuously, offering return guests a new experience at each visit, living up to the ephemeral nature of the original pop-up dinners.
Ristorante del Lago offers a lively and authentic dining experience at The Broadmoor. The restaurant’s inviting design evokes the luxurious villas of Lake Como, with exposed wood beams, terra cotta tile, custom walnut millwork, leather banquettes and an indoor/outdoor fireplace.
8 locals recommend
Ristorante Del Lago
1 Lake AveRistorante del Lago offers a lively and authentic dining experience at The Broadmoor. The restaurant’s inviting design evokes the luxurious villas of Lake Como, with exposed wood beams, terra cotta tile, custom walnut millwork, leather banquettes and an indoor/outdoor fireplace.
Swirl
717 Manitou AveAward winning wines & freshly prepared food!
Best steaks in the Springs! Prime25 is a modern interpretation of the classic steakhouse, with valet parking two levels of dining and sipping experience. A warm, contemporary touch with a mix of copper, rich wood, glass & steel.
33 locals recommend
Prime25
1605 S Tejon StBest steaks in the Springs! Prime25 is a modern interpretation of the classic steakhouse, with valet parking two levels of dining and sipping experience. A warm, contemporary touch with a mix of copper, rich wood, glass & steel.
Great spot downtown for date night. I recommend the 4-course meal with wine pairing.
48 locals recommend
Four by Brother Luck
321 N Tejon StGreat spot downtown for date night. I recommend the 4-course meal with wine pairing.
Fun activities
Bishop Castle
12705 CO-165A wonderous marvel and worth the drive!
Did I mention it's free?
Drive up to the summit for a high altitude doughnut and breathtaking views!
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
Drive up to the summit for a high altitude doughnut and breathtaking views!
Spelunking, ziplining, and a ropes course! Great for the whole family!
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdSpelunking, ziplining, and a ropes course! Great for the whole family!
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdHigh altitude zoo with Giraffe feeding!
Nonprofit sanctuary for wolves & wild canines offering guided tours & conservation programs. Fun for anyone!
149 locals recommend
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
4729 Twin Rocks RdNonprofit sanctuary for wolves & wild canines offering guided tours & conservation programs. Fun for anyone!
Great local bookstore that sells board games on the other side. Also has a coffee shop attached that has live music.
33 locals recommend
Poor Richard's Bookstore
320 N Tejon StGreat local bookstore that sells board games on the other side. Also has a coffee shop attached that has live music.
Great place to try out your rock climbing abilities. Set up for all ages and experience levels.
38 locals recommend
CityROCK
21 N Nevada AveGreat place to try out your rock climbing abilities. Set up for all ages and experience levels.
Bowling, Arcade, Laser Tag, and a restaurant. This place has it all. Great for groups and families!
40 locals recommend
The Summit Interquest
1180 Interquest PkwyBowling, Arcade, Laser Tag, and a restaurant. This place has it all. Great for groups and families!
The place to go for fun high speed indoor go karting! Great for groups and families.
37 locals recommend
Overdrive Raceway
196 Spectrum LoopThe place to go for fun high speed indoor go karting! Great for groups and families.
Old school arcade games and new ones too. Great place to spend an afternoon with the family! In the heart of Manitou Springs with plenty around for everyone.
166 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveOld school arcade games and new ones too. Great place to spend an afternoon with the family! In the heart of Manitou Springs with plenty around for everyone.
Indoor skydiving! Suitable for all ages. I can't recommend this enough!
iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Colorado Springs
Indoor skydiving! Suitable for all ages. I can't recommend this enough!
Driving range that's fun for a couple or the whole family. Clubs are provided and they have drinks and food while you wait.
Topgolf
Driving range that's fun for a couple or the whole family. Clubs are provided and they have drinks and food while you wait.
This is a basically a giant inflatable play ground. This is great for young kids or teenagers. Fun for adults too if you enjoy being active! They also have an arcade and a kitchen to order food from.
8 locals recommend
AirCity 360
225 Spectrum LoopThis is a basically a giant inflatable play ground. This is great for young kids or teenagers. Fun for adults too if you enjoy being active! They also have an arcade and a kitchen to order food from.
Gripstone Climbing & Fitness
6220 Tutt BlvdAnother great indoor rock-climbing gym.
Ghost Town Museum
400 S 21st StUnited States Air Force Academy
Such a cool war museum. He has everything from uniforms, to guns, to real tanks! 100% recommend this place.
Dragonman's
1200 Dragonman DrSuch a cool war museum. He has everything from uniforms, to guns, to real tanks! 100% recommend this place.
Springs Trampoline Park
2512 Airport RdSimilar to painting with a twist but you can make all kinds of projects! You should check it out!
AR Workshop Colorado Springs
12245 Voyager PkwySimilar to painting with a twist but you can make all kinds of projects! You should check it out!
This is such a fun place for all ages! They have Ziplining, a Sky Tower, and an Aerial trekking course. If you're active and enjoy a challenge, then definitely add this to your list!
Castle Rock Adventure Park
This is such a fun place for all ages! They have Ziplining, a Sky Tower, and an Aerial trekking course. If you're active and enjoy a challenge, then definitely add this to your list!
Breweries
Best breweries in the Colorado Springs area.
Good food and great beer selection. They have lots of pool tables, cornhole/bags, darts, and shuffleboard.
145 locals recommend
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak AveGood food and great beer selection. They have lots of pool tables, cornhole/bags, darts, and shuffleboard.
Brewery set inside an old school house. Great food and even better beer!
106 locals recommend
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade AveBrewery set inside an old school house. Great food and even better beer!
Cerberus Brewing Company
702 W Colorado AveGreat food and beer flights!
Colorado Mountain Brewery
Great food and brews! Try the Ahi tuna tower!
Great food and brewery to stop at when you're in Manitou Springs.
51 locals recommend
Manitou Brewing Company
725 Manitou AveGreat food and brewery to stop at when you're in Manitou Springs.
Great beer selection right down the road and almost always has a food truck.
68 locals recommend
Goat Patch Brewing Company
2727 N Cascade AveGreat beer selection right down the road and almost always has a food truck.
If you’re thinking of a mystical fairy-tale-inspired place, this isn’t what Storybook Brewing is about. However, while the looks of the place might not meet your lofty expectations, the beers certainly will. Named after famous fairytales, you can get anything, from a porter, Kolsch, to a strong ale or beer. Their beers are handcrafted using fresh and real ingredients using innovative techniques.
22 locals recommend
Storybook Brewing
North El Paso StreetIf you’re thinking of a mystical fairy-tale-inspired place, this isn’t what Storybook Brewing is about. However, while the looks of the place might not meet your lofty expectations, the beers certainly will. Named after famous fairytales, you can get anything, from a porter, Kolsch, to a strong ale or beer. Their beers are handcrafted using fresh and real ingredients using innovative techniques.
The Red Leg Brewing Company is a veteran-owned and operated brewery where culture and community meet. The spacious 4,000 sq. ft facility is ideal for friends and family that want to hang out and enjoy amazing craft beers. They also have wines, kombucha, and cider. You can enjoy your drink while overlooking the beautiful mountains or head over to the beer garden for community events, maker’s markets, etc.
50 locals recommend
Red Leg Brewing Company
2323 Garden of the Gods RoadThe Red Leg Brewing Company is a veteran-owned and operated brewery where culture and community meet. The spacious 4,000 sq. ft facility is ideal for friends and family that want to hang out and enjoy amazing craft beers. They also have wines, kombucha, and cider. You can enjoy your drink while overlooking the beautiful mountains or head over to the beer garden for community events, maker’s markets, etc.
Imagine enjoying a pint with an incredible mountain view. No need to imagine when the Smiling Toad Brewery offers you precisely that. The brewery has one of the largest taprooms in Colorado Springs and consists of a 10-barrel system. They have a huge patio deck where you can enjoy the mountainous views.
16 locals recommend
Smiling Toad Brewery
2028 Sheldon AveImagine enjoying a pint with an incredible mountain view. No need to imagine when the Smiling Toad Brewery offers you precisely that. The brewery has one of the largest taprooms in Colorado Springs and consists of a 10-barrel system. They have a huge patio deck where you can enjoy the mountainous views.
Quality beer selection with tons of seating and a great atmosphere. Nice stop downtown!
35 locals recommend
Oskar Blues Grill & Brew
118 N Tejon StQuality beer selection with tons of seating and a great atmosphere. Nice stop downtown!
Breakfast/Brunch
100% recommend. Definitely a favorite of mine and there are three locations in the Springs.
71 locals recommend
Urban Egg
28B S Tejon St100% recommend. Definitely a favorite of mine and there are three locations in the Springs.
Great brunch menu!
Try the bacon sampler with the chicken and waffles! (Ask for bacon in the waffle 😉)
Bottomless mimosas anyone?
84 locals recommend
Odyssey Gastropub
311 N Tejon StGreat brunch menu!
Try the bacon sampler with the chicken and waffles! (Ask for bacon in the waffle 😉)
Bottomless mimosas anyone?
Great breakfast spot in downtown Colorado Springs and the portions are huge! You won't leave hungry. Try the breakfast sangria!
115 locals recommend
Denver Biscuit Company - Colorado Springs
528 S Tejon StGreat breakfast spot in downtown Colorado Springs and the portions are huge! You won't leave hungry. Try the breakfast sangria!
Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe
616 S Tejon StA great brunch menu and a local favorite!
Unique and fun doughnut selection and a great spot for a quick breakfast bite!
31 locals recommend
Amy's Donuts
2704 E Fountain BlvdUnique and fun doughnut selection and a great spot for a quick breakfast bite!
*Multiple Locations* This is a good mom and pop type restaurant with great food and hearty portions.
60 locals recommend
King's Chef Diner
131 E Bijou St*Multiple Locations* This is a good mom and pop type restaurant with great food and hearty portions.
Another mom-and-pop style restaurant. Great food and big portions!
41 locals recommend
Omelette Parlor
900 E Fillmore StAnother mom-and-pop style restaurant. Great food and big portions!
Speakeasies and Whiskey Bars
*Reservations recommended*
Ever wanted to party in the “Stranger Things” Upside Down? How about join the Mad Hatter for a boozy tea party? At this Colorado Springs speakeasy, you can!
Hidden in the back of Rooster’s House of Ramen, Allusion Bar takes on a new persona each quarter. With each theme change, the bar is transformed into another place, with a new cocktail menu to match.
11 locals recommend
Allusion Cocktail Bar
323 N Tejon St*Reservations recommended*
Ever wanted to party in the “Stranger Things” Upside Down? How about join the Mad Hatter for a boozy tea party? At this Colorado Springs speakeasy, you can!
Hidden in the back of Rooster’s House of Ramen, Allusion Bar takes on a new persona each quarter. With each theme change, the bar is transformed into another place, with a new cocktail menu to match.
Axe and the Oak Whiskey House
1604 S Cascade AveGreat late-night spot downtown for a drink.
The Archives hides underneath Colorado Craft in downtown. You can find it by going down the stairs at the back of the restaurant or through the back door in the building’s alleyway.
13 locals recommend
The Archives
15 S Tejon StThe Archives hides underneath Colorado Craft in downtown. You can find it by going down the stairs at the back of the restaurant or through the back door in the building’s alleyway.
This speakeasy isn’t just hidden, but disguised as a men’s fine clothing store. Even a visit to its website may fool you: “Our haberdashery is for those who value style above all else. Whether you need a custom suit or that perfect accessory to complete your look, you’ll find it all at Brooklyn’s on Boulder Street,” the site reads.
57 locals recommend
Brooklyn’s on Boulder Street
110 E Boulder StThis speakeasy isn’t just hidden, but disguised as a men’s fine clothing store. Even a visit to its website may fool you: “Our haberdashery is for those who value style above all else. Whether you need a custom suit or that perfect accessory to complete your look, you’ll find it all at Brooklyn’s on Boulder Street,” the site reads.
To access the bar, which has over 200 whiskey selections, you’ll have to ask the host to escort you to the vault, or find the door that opens to the back alley. Describing itself as “the sexiest speakeasy in Colorado,” District Eleven offers a moody atmosphere with dark walls, dim lights and maximalist decor. While you’re sipping on whiskey, you can also eat tapas from the overarching restaurant.
9 locals recommend
District Elleven
218 N Tejon StTo access the bar, which has over 200 whiskey selections, you’ll have to ask the host to escort you to the vault, or find the door that opens to the back alley. Describing itself as “the sexiest speakeasy in Colorado,” District Eleven offers a moody atmosphere with dark walls, dim lights and maximalist decor. While you’re sipping on whiskey, you can also eat tapas from the overarching restaurant.
Drink some cocktails and play some games at the Fifty-Niner, hidden behind The Dice Guys Game Store. With over 200 games to choose from, this speakeasy has no shortage of entertainment.
The Fifty-Niner
Drink some cocktails and play some games at the Fifty-Niner, hidden behind The Dice Guys Game Store. With over 200 games to choose from, this speakeasy has no shortage of entertainment.
Head down the alley between Taste of Jerusalem Cafe and Escape Velocity comic bookstore, and you’ll find a neon-red sign leading you directly to Shame & Regret (the bar). This gothic hideaway prides itself in its American whiskey and scotch options, as well as its specialty cocktails.
18 locals recommend
Shame & Regret
15 E Bijou StHead down the alley between Taste of Jerusalem Cafe and Escape Velocity comic bookstore, and you’ll find a neon-red sign leading you directly to Shame & Regret (the bar). This gothic hideaway prides itself in its American whiskey and scotch options, as well as its specialty cocktails.
Casual lunch and dinner
Jorge's Restaurant
2427 Colorado AveSome of the best Mexican food and margaritas in town!
The Skirted Heifer
204 N Tejon StBest burger joint in town!
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Multiple Locations - Good food and a great selection of margaritas!
Piglatin Cocina
2825 Dublin BlvdThe best Cuban food in town! 100% recommend!
Great option for pizza. Huge selection of unique drinks, delicious appetizers, and great pizza!
White Pie Pizzeria
Great option for pizza. Huge selection of unique drinks, delicious appetizers, and great pizza!
BBQ
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado AveThe place to go for BBQ around Colorado Springs!
Rudy’s has real Texas BBQ with an extensive menu featuring a variety of BBQ dishes.
Rudys Country Store and Bar-B-Q
Rudy’s has real Texas BBQ with an extensive menu featuring a variety of BBQ dishes.
Great spot to stop in for a quick bite to eat. This is one of my favorites!
28 locals recommend
Bird Dog BBQ
5984 Stetson Hills BlvdGreat spot to stop in for a quick bite to eat. This is one of my favorites!
Broken Bones BBQ knows how to season their food to perfection. You get to experience southern-style flavors with every mouth-watering bite you take.
11 locals recommend
Broken Bones BBQ
481 E Hwy 105Broken Bones BBQ knows how to season their food to perfection. You get to experience southern-style flavors with every mouth-watering bite you take.