Just Woke Up?
Rise and shine! These spots provide a brilliant breakfast or brunch in Colorado Springs.
- Order a box of fresh-baked Bay Water Bagels to pick up or have them delivered to you anywhere in the Springs.
- Bella’s Bagels serves genuine New York-style bagels, sandwiches and matzo-ball soup bright and early.
- Enjoy breakfast all day and Southwestern specialties for lunch while you chill on Bon Ton’s Cafe’s expansive patio.
- If you’ve got a hankering for the breakfast staples and a retro diner feel, Burnt Toast is the place to go.
- Omelette Parlor is a classic, cozy diner offering breakfast classics, sandwiches and salads.
- Urban Egg started in downtown Colorado Springs and has expanded with locations all over Colorado and Kansas with their award-winning breakfast and lunch menu.
Sticking to the Classics?
Comfort food is hard to beat.
- Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern offers upscale Southern specialties and a wide selection of craft whiskey.
- With fresh ingredients and an incredible variety of mustards, Colonel Mustard's Sandwich Emporium crafts delectable sandwiches for breakfast and lunch.
- Get down to swingin’ live music and Southern-style barbecue at Front Range Barbecue.
- I Heart Mac & Cheese's name says it all — gooey cheese over delicious noodles with your choice of toppings.
- Odyssey Gastropub is a New American gastropub dishing out brunch, lunch and dinner classics with a twist, all seasoned to perfection.
- Outside the Ivywild School you'll find Bristol's Spark Beer + BBQ, where you can enjoy smoked meats covered in mouthwatering sauces.
- Snarf's Sandwiches whips up made-to-order sandwiches, an array of rotating soups and fresh salads.
- Streetcar520 serves eclectic New American eats and exceptionally good vibes.
Do Your Tastes Favor South of the Border?
The Pikes Peak region has fantastic options for mouthwatering Mexican food.
- Costa Vida crafts Baja-inspired Mexican cuisine with scratch-made ingredients.
- Nestled in the mountains of Manitou Springs, Crystal Park Cantina serves up homestyle Mexican food and quality margaritas.
- Jose Muldoon’s modern Tex Mex has been a Colorado Springs staple for more than 50 years.
- La Casa Fiesta New Mexican Restaurant is a cozy, family-owned and operated spot in nearby Monument.
- Head to Nacho Matrix to enjoy classics like nachos, tacos and margaritas with a twist.
- Salsa Brava Fresh Mexican Grill proudly sources locally grown ingredients to craft modern Mexican dishes and cocktails.
In the Mood for Italian?
You can never go wrong with pizza and pasta.
- Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is a casual Italian chain offering pastas, soups, salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts.
- Venture underground into La Burla Bee — a full-time cabaret nightclub with an Italian kitchen.
- Located in historic Old Colorado City, Paravicini’s Italian Bistro’s rustic atmosphere sets the mood for classic Italian dishes and homemade sauces.
- Enjoy Neapolitan thin-crust pizza and an authentic Italian atmosphere at Pizzeria Rustica.
- Red Gravy has been slinging handmade pasta and other Italian classics in downtown Colorado Springs for nearly a decade.
- Ristorante Del Lago’s enchanting view of Cheyenne Lake perfectly complements the house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza and warm atmosphere.
- Ristorante Di Sopra provides an upscale Italian-dining experience and is the sister restaurant to Paravicini’s Italian Bistro.
- Stellina Pizza Cafe brings delicious risotto, meatballs, Roman-style pizza and more to the charming Mid Shooks Run Neighborhood.
Keeping it Light?
Fuel your body with wholesome ingredients to prepare for your Pikes Peak region adventure.
- Commonfork Bites & Brews is located inside CityROCK climbing gym and has both fresh, healthy options and indulgent, post-workout bites and brews.
- In the lobby of Kinship Landing hotel, you’ll find Homa, a hip destination for grain bowls, salads, sandwiches and more.
- Grab gourmet toast, cold-pressed juice or a smoothie bowl at Toastique.
Feeling Fancy?
These upscale eateries are sure to delight for any special event, date night or just because!
- Head to the top floor of Hotel Polaris and discover The Aviator, a rooftop experience with incredible cocktails and shareable eats.
- The Famous is a ritzy steak house and lounge in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs.
- Consistently voted one of the best seafood spots in the Springs, Jax Fish & Oyster House serves up cocktails and fish dishes.
- Take in 360-degree views of Colorado Springs skyline with cocktails and Lumen8 Rooftop Social.
- Indulge in fine steaks, martinis, seafood and wine in Mackenzie’s Chop House’s elegant space.
- Head to beautiful Manitou Springs to partake in Mona Lisa Fondue’s signature four-course fondue dinner.
- On the ground floor of Hotel Polaris, Pamela’s dishes up the rich flavors of America in a gorgeous midcenture-modern space.
- The Peppertree Restaurant was named one of the “Most Scenic Restaurants in America,” boasting incredible food and panoramic views of downtown Colorado Springs' city lights.
- RYZE Skyline Lounge offers an unobstructed view of Pikes Peak, with craft drinks and elevated snacks to enjoy with it.
- With its chic, contemporary menu and sommelier-led wine and cocktail program, it’s easy to see why Summit at The Broadmoor is a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Restaurant.
- Warehouse Restaurant & Gallery’s seasonal menu, fresh ingredients and friendly atmosphere are sure to impress.
Are You Crazy for Craft Beverages?
Whether you prefer beer, wine or cocktails, these spots pour the best of the best.
- 3 Hundred Days of Shine Distilling crafts smooth, “Western Sippin’” moonshine in Monument.
- Atrevida Beer Co. is a Latina-owned microbrewery where “Diversity is always on tap.”
- Axe and the Oak Distillery & Whiskey House is one of Colorado Springs’ first whiskey distilleries, creating award-winning bourbon, whiskey and gin.
- Bristol Brewing Company has been a staple of the Colorado Springs craft beer scene for more than three decades.
- Find dynamic pub cuisine, quality brews and friendly staff at Cerberus Brewing Company, located right outside downtown Colorado Springs.
- Colorado Mountain Brewery is an upscale brewpub serving up excellent burgers and sandwiches at their two locations.
- Grab small-batch bourbon whiskey by the glass or bottle at Distillery 291.
- Goat Patch Brewing boasts several nationally recognized brews and hosts a rotation of food trucks.
- Go Downtown to find Gunslinger Brewing Company, where you can enjoy 12 taps of handcrafted beers in a space inspired by the old west.
- Mash Mechanix Brewing Co. contains a cozy taphouse in a century-old building and boasts 15 craft beers on tap and 14 seltzer flavors.
- The oldest brewery in Colorado Springs is Phantom Canyon Brewing Company.
- Pure Distilling’s quality spirits give back to the community and celebrate the distillery’s veteran-owned roots.
- Located on the north side of the Springs, Uva Wine Bar is an ideal spot for a classy, intimate outing.
- You can find The Wines of Colorado right at the base of Pikes Peak, where you’ll enjoy creekside dining, charcuterie and Colorado wines.
Do You Call Yourself a Coffee Snob?
Get your caffeine fix at these hip spots.
- What’s a better combination than cats and coffee? At Comfort & Joy Cat Cafe, you can have both.
- Vibe out at the The Exchange while you take in the upbeat atmosphere, locally roasted coffee and an extensive breakfast and lunch menu.
- Loyal Coffee is a modern, barista-owned cafe brewing coffee made with their own roasted beans, along with pastries and simple bites.
- Rico’s Cafe is a snug, laid-back cafe that’s been staple of downtown Colorado Springs since 2005.
- Sitting in beautiful Cheyenne Mountain Canyon, Sacred Ground Cafe provides locally sourced food, coffee, spirits and a charming patio to enjoy them.
Need a Vacation From Your Vacation?
Get a taste of international flair without leaving the Springs.
- 503W’s contemporary Asian-fusion food and drinks are made using fresh, natural and locally minded ingredients.
- The Brit Pub is a comfy, yet elegant British pub where you can enjoy a pint, watch a game and dig into delicious cuisine.
- Flaky English pastries and piping-hot fish and chips are made fresh daily at Codswallop!
- Edelweiss is a family-owned spot dishing up delicious German fare in the historic Ivywild Neighborhood for more than 50 years.
- Located at The Broadmoor, Golden Bee is an authentic British pub complete with beer-battered fish and chips, quality ales and live piano music nightly.
- Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant’s traditional Irish cuisine, grog and singalongs make for a vibrant lunch or night out.
- La Baguette French Bistro’s cozy, quaint interior is perfect for enjoying pastries, soups, sandwiches and espresso.
- Savor the fresh flavors of Mediterranean Cafe's gyros, pita sandwiches and salads in their colorful downtown space.
- Sip wine and delight in TAPAteria’s creative spins on Spanish tapas, located in Old Colorado City.
- Tucked away in a quaint neighborhood, Uwe’s German Restaurant has served authentic German and European food for more than 30 years.
Got a Sweet Tooth?
No meal is complete without a sweet treat.
- Cacao Chemistry Chocolatier and Patisserie crafts artisanal chocolates and pastries made from quality ingredients.
- Nothing beats a slice of fresh-baked pie from Gold Star Bakery inside the Ivywild School.
- Mary’s Mountain Cookies crafts a variety of tasty treats, including edible cookie dough, quarter-pound cookies, brownies and ice-cream cookie sandwiches.
- Originating in Durango, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is now an international franchisor selling delectable chocolate treats.
Can’t Decide?
Check out these options!
- With a sports bar, five unique kitchens and fun events every week, Avenue 19 has it all.
- CO.A.T.I Uprise is a mixed-use, industrial-style space containing a brewery, two bars, several restaurant concepts and multiple retail spaces.
- Originally an elementary school built in 1916, Ivywild School now contains the renowned Bristol Brewery, a bakery, espresso/cocktail bar and multiple eateries.
- Shop at dozens of storefronts at The Promenade Shops at Briargate, then pick from one of the many dining establishments.
- Taste some of the best bites the Springs has to offer with Rocky Mountain Food Tours.
