Restaurants, Bars, Coffee

The Colorado Springs area is full of unique restaurants and eating out in Colorado Springs can be a wonderful experience. Take a look at some of our recommendations throughout Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, and Old Colorado City and feel free to give us feedback if you find a great eating establishment that is not listed. Most options below are locally-owned establishments you'll only find here in the Colorado Springs region!

Deals and Discounts for Eating Out in Colorado Springs:

• Amazon Local (Colorado Springs)
• Gazette Deal of the Day
• Groupon 
• Rubber Dollar
• ValPak Online Coupons
• Convention and Visitor Bureau Dining Discounts
• Springs Bargains

Unique Places to Eat:

• Fargo's Pizza - the World's largest pizza restaurant with a Victorian decor and saloon atmosphere 
• Marigold - upscale, contemporary cuisine
• Johnny's Navajo Hogan - historic site with fun atmosphere and great food
• Edelweiss - German food and beer
• Jack Quinns Irish Alehouse and Pub - classic irish (see more dining in Downtown Colorado Springs) 
• The Blue Star - incredible food with a great local chef
• Front Range BBQ - great local BBQ (see more dining options in Old Colorado City)
• Pizzeria Rustica - brick oven pizza full of flavor. More upscale than a typical pizza place.
• The Airplane Restaurant - an old airplane converted to a local restaurant
• La'au's Taco Shop - hard to find but unique flavor and PBR for sale in the can.
• Nosh Tapas Bar - smaller portions, amazing food. Great happy hour.
• The Golden Bee - sing along to your favorite songs with a beer in hand
• Kings Chef Diner - classic diner which has been featured on the Travel Channel and Food Network
• Mona Lisa Fondue and Wine Cellar (see more dining options in Manitou Springs)
• Coquette Creperie - totally gluten free!
• Juniper Valley Ranch - two words: "fried chicken"
• La Casita Mexican Grill - great local and authentic mexican food at a great price (3 locations)
• Paravicini's Italian Bistro - in our opinion, the best Italian food in the state
• Odyssey Gastro Pub - one of the best new restaurants in town when you're looking for great drinks, appetizers and a big-city-feel restaurant.

Restaurant Resources and Lists:

• Eating Out in Colorado Springs
• Colorado Springs Dining
• Restauranteur (Restaurants by category)
• Urban Spoon Colorado Springs
• Trip Advisor
• Active Diner

Cool Bars Around Town: Some of our favorites - also check out our HAPPY HOUR page to find a listing of happy hour specials.

• Supernova - play video games and drink for cheap
• Brooklyn's On Boulder - a secret door and limited space with gin cocktails
• Swirl Wine Bar (see more options in Manitou Springs)
• 2 South Wine Bar
• Mona Lisa Wine Cellar 
• Back East Bar and Grill
• TRiNiTY Brewing
• Bristol Brewing
• Axe and the Oak Whiskey House
• Distillery 291
• Shugas Restaurant and Bar
• Motif 
• Iron Bird Brewery

Looking for breweries in Colorado Springs? Check out our full list here.

Local Coffee Shops in Colorado Springs (sorry, no Starbucks on this list!)

• Story Coffee 
• Loyal Coffee 
• Third Space Coffee
• Kawa Coffee
• Peak Place Coffee
• Urban Steam Coffee
• Principal's Office
• Jives Coffee Lounge
• STIR
• Fifty Fifty
• Dogtooth Coffee
• Agia Sophia Coffee Shop
• Colorado Coffee Merchants

For additional listings see these Colorado Springs Coffee Shops

Dining Guides: Check out the best-rated places to eat!

• CS Indy Bites 2015 Guide
• Colorado Springs Indy 2013 Best of Food and Drink
• Gazette's 2013 Dining Guide
• Colorado Springs Independent 2012 Best Bites
• Colorado Springs Independent 2011 Dish

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