Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
Great little coffee shop that is a short walk from the cottage. They roast their beans in house and offer breakfast and lunch.
86 locals recommend
SwitchBack Coffee Roasters
330 N Institute StGreat little coffee shop that is a short walk from the cottage. They roast their beans in house and offer breakfast and lunch.
Great Vietnamese Restaurant. The noodle bowls are fantastic and my go to meal. When I have decided to try something else, or sampled other peoples meals they have always been fantastic.
20 locals recommend
Saigon Cafe
20 E Colorado AveGreat Vietnamese Restaurant. The noodle bowls are fantastic and my go to meal. When I have decided to try something else, or sampled other peoples meals they have always been fantastic.
If you are in the mood for Italian while exploring downtown this is a great option.
27 locals recommend
Red Gravy
23 S Tejon StIf you are in the mood for Italian while exploring downtown this is a great option.
Josh & John's Ice Cream-Downtown
329 N Tejon StGo to spot for Ice Cream in downtown.
This is a great French bakery and cafe. It is hard to go wrong with a sandwich and a cup of French Onion Soup.
La Baguette Cafe and Espresso Bar
117 E Pikes Peak AveThis is a great French bakery and cafe. It is hard to go wrong with a sandwich and a cup of French Onion Soup.
The restaurants that have been mentioned only scratch the surface of what the downtown area has to offer.
154 locals recommend
Downtown
The restaurants that have been mentioned only scratch the surface of what the downtown area has to offer.
Another great area to explore when out sightseeing, shopping or in need of a bite to eat.
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
Another great area to explore when out sightseeing, shopping or in need of a bite to eat.
Famous Steak House
31 N Tejon StGreat steakhouse in the heart of Colorado Springs
Rasta Pasta
405 N Tejon StFusion of Caribbean and Italian, who knew it could be so good?!
Another great area west of Colorado Springs that has an abundance of outdoor activities, sightseeing, shopping and restaurants.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Another great area west of Colorado Springs that has an abundance of outdoor activities, sightseeing, shopping and restaurants.
Pizzeria Rustica
2527 W Colorado AveNeapolitan Wood-fired Pizza, need I say more?
Great place to take that special person in your life for a fun and romantic dinner.
44 locals recommend
Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant
733 Manitou AveGreat place to take that special person in your life for a fun and romantic dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you are looking for a great local brewery on a Wednesday night be sure to stop by and try their weekly test tap. Great beer thursday through tuesday as well...
15 locals recommend
FH Beerworks
521 S Tejon StIf you are looking for a great local brewery on a Wednesday night be sure to stop by and try their weekly test tap. Great beer thursday through tuesday as well...
This long time staple of downtown brews their own beers, has a large restaurant and a pool hall on the second floor. During the warmer months you'll be fighting for a seat on their second story patio.
145 locals recommend
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak AveThis long time staple of downtown brews their own beers, has a large restaurant and a pool hall on the second floor. During the warmer months you'll be fighting for a seat on their second story patio.
Cogstone Brewing Company, LLC
3858 Village 7 RdGo for the beer, but make sure to save room for a pizza and burrata.
Iron Bird Brewing Co.
402 S Nevada AveNeat downtown location with great beers!
This repurposed school needs to be on your list of places to have an adult beverage or two. It is the home of Bristol Brewery and Axe & The Oak Distillery. This is a great spot for a beer from Bristol, or a whiskey/bourbon drink from Axe & The Oak. If that is not enough stop by the principal's office and they will be happy to pour you your beverage of choice. There are also many food options and live music on many weekends.
200 locals recommend
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveThis repurposed school needs to be on your list of places to have an adult beverage or two. It is the home of Bristol Brewery and Axe & The Oak Distillery. This is a great spot for a beer from Bristol, or a whiskey/bourbon drink from Axe & The Oak. If that is not enough stop by the principal's office and they will be happy to pour you your beverage of choice. There are also many food options and live music on many weekends.
Parks & Nature
Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th StRock formations like you have never seen