Colorado Springs Local Guide
Food scene
Favorite little bakery in town. Open Wednesday-Saturday from 8-2.
19 locals recommend
Nightingale Bread
2727 N Cascade AveFavorite little bakery in town. Open Wednesday-Saturday from 8-2.
COATI is the spot for trendy food and drinks. Lots of dining options in the building and a hot spot for going out.
88 locals recommend
COATI
514 S Tejon StCOATI is the spot for trendy food and drinks. Lots of dining options in the building and a hot spot for going out.
Mackenzie’s has been around forever and I always feel like I’m stepping back in time as I walk into this place. Great spot for dinner or drinks downtown.
46 locals recommend
MacKenzie's Chop House
128 S Tejon StMackenzie’s has been around forever and I always feel like I’m stepping back in time as I walk into this place. Great spot for dinner or drinks downtown.
Located in Monument. Local biker bar, known for their wings and loved by locals. Reccomend hiking Spruce Mountain or hanging out at Palmer Lake and following it up with some great eats and brews on the patio. 30 minute drive from our house.
39 locals recommend
O’Malley’s
104 CO-105Located in Monument. Local biker bar, known for their wings and loved by locals. Reccomend hiking Spruce Mountain or hanging out at Palmer Lake and following it up with some great eats and brews on the patio. 30 minute drive from our house.
Denver Biscuit Company - Colorado Springs
528 S Tejon StGreat spot for some heavy eating.
Slice420
2501 W Colorado AveOur personal favorite spot for Pizza!!!
Mexican joint right up the road from us. Amazing happy hour 7 days a week.
20 locals recommend
Salsa on the Rock Fresh Mexican Grill
802 Village Center DrMexican joint right up the road from us. Amazing happy hour 7 days a week.
Zapata Mexican Taco Shop
207 West Rockrimmon BoulevardMexican street tacos and breakfast burriots right down the road.,
Piglatin Cocina
2825 Dublin BlvdThis place is kind of loud, but great food and drinks!
Lucky Dog is a chain, but we have always been impressed with their food and large menu selection!
15 locals recommend
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
7605 N Academy BlvdLucky Dog is a chain, but we have always been impressed with their food and large menu selection!
Italian food done right! Great spot to pick up a meal to bring home.
7 locals recommend
Mollica's Italian Market and Deli
985 Garden of the Gods RdItalian food done right! Great spot to pick up a meal to bring home.
This is our favorite spot for Thai and Chinese food. Unfortunately they are just far enough away that they won’t deliver to our house. :( Food is the best though!
Wok In Wok Out
4737 N Carefree CirThis is our favorite spot for Thai and Chinese food. Unfortunately they are just far enough away that they won’t deliver to our house. :( Food is the best though!
Oliver's Deli
6602 Delmonico DrPeople love Oliver’s for sandwiches!
Local grass fed beef. Great fast food burgers. Way better than In and Out!
8 locals recommend
Drifter's Hamburgers
4455 Mark Dabling BlvdLocal grass fed beef. Great fast food burgers. Way better than In and Out!
THE spot in Colorado Springs for ice cream 5 minutes from our house. Recommend an evening hike through Ute Valley, followed up with some ice cream at Josh and John’s.
54 locals recommend
Josh & John's Ice Cream-Downtown
329 N Tejon StTHE spot in Colorado Springs for ice cream 5 minutes from our house. Recommend an evening hike through Ute Valley, followed up with some ice cream at Josh and John’s.
Disclaimer I have never eaten here. But it’s always packed and has great reviews! Right down the road from our house.
8 locals recommend
New Day Cafe
5901 Delmonico DrDisclaimer I have never eaten here. But it’s always packed and has great reviews! Right down the road from our house.
This is the place to go for a traditional awesome breakfast. Can beat the prices!
41 locals recommend
Omelette Parlor
900 E Fillmore StThis is the place to go for a traditional awesome breakfast. Can beat the prices!
Drinks
The Wine Gallery is only a couple of minutes away and offers an AMAZING selection of wines and select craft beers. They offer tastings and events. Check them out on facebook for the event listings. Great spot!
The Wine Gallery
5903 Delmonico DrThe Wine Gallery is only a couple of minutes away and offers an AMAZING selection of wines and select craft beers. They offer tastings and events. Check them out on facebook for the event listings. Great spot!
Massive lawn, various vendors, outdoor seating, events and more. Great spot to grab a local beer from a vet owned brewery! The owners are really great so we love to support them.
50 locals recommend
Red Leg Brewing Company
2323 Garden of the Gods RoadMassive lawn, various vendors, outdoor seating, events and more. Great spot to grab a local beer from a vet owned brewery! The owners are really great so we love to support them.
Shame & Regret
15 E Bijou StHappening spot for cocktails downtown.
Local whiskey bar featuring delicious cocktails. Located in Ivy Wild which also has The Principals Office (food and drinks), and Bristol Brewery.
37 locals recommend
Axe and the Oak Whiskey House
1604 S Cascade AveLocal whiskey bar featuring delicious cocktails. Located in Ivy Wild which also has The Principals Office (food and drinks), and Bristol Brewery.
Cleats Bar & Grill
6624 Delmonico DriveDive bar closest to our house. Tuesday night is trivia night.
Best views in town for dinner and drinks. It’s spendy, but amazing. Great place for a special occasion.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdBest views in town for dinner and drinks. It’s spendy, but amazing. Great place for a special occasion.
Workout
45 minutes at F45 is all you need to get a great work out! Check them out on mind and body app for specials.
Flylife Fitness
750 Garden of the Gods RoadAmazing Largee studio. Owners are the nicest people. First class is $5.00!
Pure Barre
5262 North Nevada AvenuePure barre is 8 minutes away and a great workout!
If you want your butt kicked, hike the incline. Most beautiful at sunrise. :) Come prepared with plenty of water and expect to spend about 3 hours.. It usually takes me 50 minutes to climb up and an hour or so running down bar trail. You can also walk down the incline to make it a quicker trip.
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The InclineIf you want your butt kicked, hike the incline. Most beautiful at sunrise. :) Come prepared with plenty of water and expect to spend about 3 hours.. It usually takes me 50 minutes to climb up and an hour or so running down bar trail. You can also walk down the incline to make it a quicker trip.
Sightseeing
Drive or take the Cog Railway up PIkes Peak. Recommend doing this after you have acclimated to the altitude of Colorado Springs. Stay hydrated and bring layers!
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
Drive or take the Cog Railway up PIkes Peak. Recommend doing this after you have acclimated to the altitude of Colorado Springs. Stay hydrated and bring layers!
Cave of the winds is fun! 30 minutes from our house.
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdCave of the winds is fun! 30 minutes from our house.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdWe love this zoo.
Great spot for a walk around the lake, brunch, or fancy coctail. The Broadmoor is a five start resort in Colorado Springs.
164 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake AveGreat spot for a walk around the lake, brunch, or fancy coctail. The Broadmoor is a five start resort in Colorado Springs.
For a little Colorado Springs history visit the free pioneer museum downtown.
197 locals recommend
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon StFor a little Colorado Springs history visit the free pioneer museum downtown.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
200 S Sierra Madre StIf you like the Olympics, you’ll love this!
Old Colorado City
Great spot to walk around, shop, grab food.