Southern Front Range
This slow-food cafe makes for a lovely stop. Breakfast includes orange-almond French toast and huevos rancheros. Lunch and dinner are more eclectic, with…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Colorado
Southeast Colorado
This cafe, set in the Danielson Dry Goods building, is a terrific find. In the morning it does gourmet egg wraps, such as the Santa Fe (eggs, bacon, spicy…
Colorado Springs
Way out by the Garden of the Gods is this buzzy French bistro and bakery that's easy on both the palate and the wallet. Feast on delicacies such as…
Southeast Colorado
Housed in an old bank, the local brewery has some winning drinks on tap – notably the green-chili-infused Valle Caliente – as well as $3 margaritas during…
Colorado Springs
Wood-fired pizzas, locally sourced ingredients and a historic Old Colorado City locale make this bustling pizza joint the place to make a beeline for when…
Colorado Springs
Chef Maya learned her recipes from her mother before she moved to America, and you'll love the homey cooking and family-friendly vibe at this authentic…
Southeast Colorado
With its wood bar, wide inviting patio, pool table, live music on weekends and damn good pizzas, the Dog Bar is a Cuchara institution.
Southeast Colorado
Here’s a dirty little Colorado secret: the Mexican food is very often underwhelming. But this town, called Pueblo and down south of the Arkansas River,…
Colorado Springs
If you thought Colorado Springs couldn't be hip, stroll to Shuga's, a Southern-style cafe with a knack for knockout espresso drinks and hot cocktails…
Southeast Colorado
The first place you'll see as you turn onto Main St, Calvillo's is the place to eat in town – mostly thanks to its legendary buffet. Chiles rellenos,…
Southeast Colorado
A locally owned downtown burger joint – conveniently right across from the History Museum – Bingo only uses grass-fed lamb and beef produced in the region…
Southern Front Range
This funky, family-owned diner serves up decent Mexican fare. Tuck into carne asada, grilled chicken dinners with refried beans, rice and guacamole, tasty…
Southern Front Range
This fabulous Middle Eastern greasy-spoon haunt is exactly the kind of place you wouldn’t expect to find in Manitou Springs. It does savory shawarma and…
Southeast Colorado
This cute B St bistro (located in the old Coors Building) offers some of the best eats in town. It does a terrific Reuben on marbled rye and a Poulet…
Colorado Springs
One of the best choices in Old Colorado City, this Greek eatery looks and sounds slightly touristy – lots of Greek monument murals on the walls and themed…
Colorado Springs
One of the coolest spots in Old Colorado City, this richly atmospheric divey bar and grill has old dark-wood furnishings, exposed brick walls and a local…
Colorado Springs
This cozy neighborhood joint bills itself as social, sustainable and vegan, and it's more like a hangout than a restaurant, where people come to sit, sip…
Southeast Colorado
In the Baca Grande area, just south of town, this popular bakehouse and cafe features outstanding breads and other tasty treats.
Southeast Colorado
Given the historical connection of Italian miners to the area, it shouldn’t be a surprise that there are several Italian restaurants in town. This deli is…
Southeast Colorado
If you are just passing through long enough to see a few sights and grab a bite to eat, make that bite happen here. Hopscotch does fresh pastries and…
Colorado Springs
Tucked into Spencer Center, near Colorado College, this creative Hawaiian taco shack offers tasty, fast and healthy fare in the form of taco, bowl, …
Colorado Springs
Hit up Poor Richard's Restaurant for an additive-free meal. The casual restaurant is well-known for its delicious, hand-tossed, New York–style pizzas made…
Southern Front Range
On your right-hand side as you enter downtown Manitou Springs, you won't miss the historic stagecoach out front (it's usually covered with kids). Inside…
Colorado Springs
If you're hungover after a big night, do as the locals do and head here for a green chile cure. The Mexican breakfast dishes, including the huevos…
Southern Front Range
Midway between Cañon City and Westcliffe, this historic general store and steakhouse pours the Old West atmosphere on thick. In the summer it hosts…
Southern Front Range
A very cool wood-floored bakery and kitchenware gallery with huge chunky brownies, puffy éclairs and dainty tiramisu squares. It does club sandwiches on…
Southeast Colorado
This cash store is the closest place to stock up on supplies (gas, firewood, groceries) and get a bite to eat for breakfast or lunch. It's in La Garita …
Southeast Colorado
In one of the newer buildings in neighboring Silver Cliff, what would be a run-of-the-mill pizza joint anywhere else is a cut above the handful of other…
Southeast Colorado
This family-run diner is a local favorite, best for hearty home-style breakfasts and southern-style daily lunch specials that will fill the tummy, sate…
Colorado Springs
A cute hole-in-the-wall cafe that bakes some of the best, if not the best, baguettes and croissants in the city – no small feat, given the altitude. It…
Southeast Colorado
Situated in an antiquated stone church, Rino's is where Las Vegas meets Little Italy, and your chicken parmigiana is served by a singing waiter. No joke…
Southeast Colorado
Locals love Franco's at the Sangre de Cristo Art Center for its hearty renditions of Italian favorites served in a fun, family-friendly environment and at…
Southeast Colorado
This popular restaurant serves up pizza, pasta, Mexican fare, and peach and mango milkshakes, and is generally regarded as the best place to eat for miles…
Southeast Colorado
Wood-fired pizza in an antiquated dark-wood Main St dining room with exposed brick walls, high ceilings and good beer on tap. Locals rave.
Southeast Colorado
Cheesy Mexican food and standard US dishes are available at this place, the best in town mostly because of a lack of competition.
Sugar and Spice Mountain Bakery
Southeast Colorado
This Mennonite bakery has fresh-baked pies, pastries (gluten-free, too), freshly baked breads and delicious quiches.
Pikes Peak Chocolate & Ice Cream
Southern Front Range
The place to refuel in Manitou Springs, with local Josh and John's ice cream, espresso and smoothies.
