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Ivywild is a small neighborhood on the south side of Colorado Springs, centered on the Ivywild School. We list 20 places here, including breweries and distilleries, fast food, burgers, sushi and pizza. To narrow the results, use a feature filter or type a question like patio with happy hour in Ivywild.
About Ivywild
Ivywild sits on the south side of Colorado Springs, not far from the Broadmoor area. The neighborhood takes its name and much of its identity from the Ivywild School, the Ivywild School, a landmark in the neighborhood. For this guide, we define the neighborhood as the area within a quarter mile of that school, so the results stay compact and easy to cover on foot. The dining options mix local spots with a number of familiar chains.
Eating and drinking in Ivywild
Eating in Ivywild means a mix of craft beverage makers, quick-service stops and a few sit-down options. Our listings lean toward breweries and distilleries, with fast food, burgers, sushi and pizza rounding things out.
- Breweries and distilleries: This is the largest group in the neighborhood. Listed places include Axe and the Oak Whiskey House, known for Colorado Mountain Bourbon Whiskey, Incline Rye Whiskey and Citra Gin, and Distillery 291, known for small-batch Colorado whiskey and cocktails like the Colorado Buck and the Decc Old Fashioned.
- Sit-down dining: Listed places include Edelweiss German Restaurant, known for bratwurst and sauerbraten, flammekuchen and maultaschen, and chicken cordon bleu, and Prime 25, a steakhouse known for USDA prime aged beef, bone-in cuts and steak tartare.
- Coffee and light bites: Listed places include Just Love Coffee Cafe - Creekwalk, known for hand-roasted and single-origin coffees and waffled breakfast sandwiches, and Nekter Juice Bar, known for build-your-own açai bowls and superfood smoothies.
- Casual staples: Burgers, pizza, sushi and fast food are all represented, and many places offer takeout or delivery.
- Chains and independents: A little over a third of the places listed here are chain locations, so independents still make up the majority.
Tips for eating in Ivywild
- Many places here offer online ordering and catering, and some host private dining or events, which helps if you are planning for a group.
- Outdoor seating and happy hour are available at some listed places; use the feature filters to find them.
- Gluten-free and vegetarian options are listed at several places, so filter by those features if you have dietary needs.
- If you don't find what you want, check the Broadmoor / Southwest neighborhood page, which overlaps with this area.
Ivywild restaurants: FAQs
What kinds of restaurants are in Ivywild?
Our listings include breweries and distilleries, fast food, burgers, sushi and Japanese, pizza, a cafe, a salad and health food spot and a steakhouse. Use the cuisine or place type filters to focus on what you want.
Are there places with outdoor seating in Ivywild?
Yes, some listed places offer outdoor seating, and some also have happy hour. Apply the Outdoor Seating or Happy Hour filter, or search for something like patio with happy hour in Ivywild.
Is there a good place for a group or private event in Ivywild?
Some listed places offer private dining or events, and many offer catering. Filter by Private Dining / Events to see them, then confirm details with the venue.
Where is the best place to eat in Ivywild?
We don't rank restaurants, so we can't name a best one. You can narrow the list by cuisine, features like gluten-free or vegetarian options, or by typing a question into search.