Restaurants in Colorado Springs
Did you know there are over 10,000 restaurants in Colorado Springs? Ok, maybe it just feels that way. But there are a lot. And you’re on vacation! You don’t have time to sort through them all. So we’re only going to tell you about the ones we really enjoy. So here is our list of favorite restaurants in Colorado Springs…
CAFE Poor Richard’s – Our perfect gem for casual downtown dining. A deli/coffee-chocolate-winebar/toystore/bookstore all in one building. Choose your own ingredients for a hand-made organic pizza, order a glass of Merlot, and browse through the book stacks while you wait for dinner. Often there is live instrumental music. An excellent way to spend an afternoon or evening. One of the best restaurants in Colorado Springs. 324 1/2 N. Tejon St. Adam’s Mountain Cafe – This is the restaurant everybody talks about. Our first month here we heard about Adam’s Mountain Café no less than five times. Located just up the road in Manitou Springs, they are famous for their delicious organic meals, especially breakfast. A nice place to fuel up before a day of shopping in Manitou, or visiting the Cog Railway to Pikes Peak. Check the hours below, as there are breaks in service. 934 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado, 80829 Breakfast Tuesday thru Sunday 8am - 3pm
Wines of Colorado – One of the first restaurants in Colorado Springs we visited, Wines of Colorado is a great “vacation restaurant” because of its back-patio seating next to a flowing mountain creek. They make a mean buffalo wine burger with green chiles too. Maybe from the name you could tell they also have a substantial wine selection. Taste all you want, buy a couple bottles to take home, maybe even grab a custom winestopper from their attached gift store. Ten minutes up the Ute Pass (Hwy 24) in Cascade, it’s worth the drive. A great place to eat before or after your visit to Pikes Peak. 8045 W. U.S. Highway 24
Keg Lounge – This little bar off the main road in Manitou Springs doesn’t let you know from its exterior that it makes an incredible blackberry-raspberry salad. Our friends took us here just to try “The Berry Salad.” It is unbelievable. If you’re visiting the shops in Manitou, or coming down from a Barr Trail hike, stop in The Keg Lounge and try a salad, sub sandwich, or veggie burger. FYI: can be smoky near the bar. Choose your seating wisely. 730 Manitou Ave
Wooglin’s Deli – A funky little deli near downtown, this is another one of our favorite restaurants in Colorado Springs. Menus are written on huge chalkboards. Local artists’ paintings and sketches decorate the walls. The staff is eclectic and friendly, the food is fantastic: big sandwiches, soups, and bakery. We vote for the Ruben sandwich, and chicken salad-salad. 823 N Tejon St
Amanda’s Fonda – We love it here because of the creekside dining. Grab a chair by the river, order chips & salsa, a margarita or two, and enjoy some tasty Mexican food outdoors in beautiful Colorado. You might even see a raccoon by the creek’s edge. Very popular and parking can be tricky, so give yourself some time to lounge (re:wait) before dining. 3625 W Colorado Ave
109 E Pikes Peak Ave
Phantom Canyon Brewing Company – Located downtown in the historic Cheyenne Building across the street from the Antlers Hilton. This is an extremely popular pub/restaurant serving American, English, and Italian food. The décor is hardwood floors and massive windows. Upstairs has billiards, a full bar, and juke box. A very lively pub, and can be loud as it’s usually busy. We enjoyed the spicy chicken tenders with cucumber dipping sauce, and our drink votes go to the Zebulon’s Peated Porter and the Bloody Mary. 2 East Pikes Peak Ave.
Jake & Telly’s – Friendly atmosphere, great service, colorful Greek murals. Fun location in the middle of Old Colorado City. Lots of dishes to choose from, as well as wine and martinis. The stuffed grape leaves are delicious. Also one of the restaurants in Colorado Springs that has views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range off the deck. 2616 West Colorado Avenue
Empire Asian Buffet – This is the place to go if you want “the ultimate” Chinese buffet. They have everything you can imagine. On one plate, I literally had orange chicken, peanut chicken, kung pao chicken, and honey chicken. What can I say, I like chicken. They also have a Mongolian grill and sushi bar. Authentic Asian décor. Nice atmosphere. Amazing selection. About 15 minutes north of downtown on Academy. 5760 N Academy Blvd
1720 W Uintah St
Front Range BBQ – Located right next to Bancroft Park in historic Old Colorado City, the Front Range BBQ might be our new summer hang-out. Excellent, friendly service plus actual views of the front range off their outdoor patio plus delicious BBQ sandwiches, salads, and micro-brews make this a fantastic casual dining experience. And after, you can walk 2 blocks up Colorado Ave to get ice cream at the Colorado City Creamery. 2330 West Colorado Ave
Colorado City Creamery - An Old Colorado City favorite. Make your own concoction at their sundae bar. Eat on the outdoor patio, or take your cone and walk & shop. 2602 W Colorado Ave
111 E Pikes Peak Rd
That’s our list so far, but I’m sure we’ll add more—there are so many great restaurants in Colorado Springs to choose from. A brief walk downtown alone will reveal many surprises: French, Japanese, Mediterranean, Nepalese…and more. If you find a “must visit” restaurant you’d like to share, publish your review below! We’d love to hear from you, and the visitors to this website would appreciate your recommendations. In the meantime... happy dining. What's YOUR favorite Restaurant
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