Every neighborhood we cover in Colorado Springs, with what to expect and how many places we list there.
166 places · led by Fast Food
Powers Corridor is less a neighborhood than a band of businesses stretched along Powers Boulevard on Colorado Springs' east side, and its dining leans practical, varied, and easy to order ahead. Of the 166 listings, fast food is the largest group at 17 places, with bakery and dessert spots close behind at 16. Mexican, pizza, breakfast and brunch, burgers, and Chinese places fill out the mix, and more than half the locations are chains, though independents are scattered throughout. Listed places include Samich Shack for sandwiches like the Pennington roast beef French dip, Jose Muldoon's for queso and carnitas street tacos, and Royaltea Cos for milk teas such as Strawberry Taro Milk Tea.
154 places · led by Bars & Nightlife
Downtown Colorado Springs is a compact, walkable stretch at the foot of the Rockies where bars, coffee houses and casual restaurants share the blocks around Tejon Street and Pikes Peak Avenue. Our listings count 154 places within about a half mile of those two streets, led by 21 bars and nightlife spots, with 12 Mexican restaurants among the most-listed cuisines, and 82 percent are independently owned. You can start the morning with MoJoe's Cafe's Reuben on rye, share Cork and Cask's Bavarian pretzel with brie fondue over drinks, or settle into Jack Quinn's Irish Pub & Restaurant for beer-battered fish and chips and Quinn's pork green chili. Pizza, sushi and plenty of breakfast spots round out the mix, with Bambino's Urban Pizzeria turning out Neapolitan pies made with house-made Fior Di Latte mozzarella.
114 places · led by Bakery & Desserts
Briargate is a suburban stretch of north Colorado Springs, so the food scene is built around quick service, takeout and family-friendly meals rather than a walkable downtown. Of its 114 listings, bakery and dessert shops lead with 15, followed by 11 Mexican spots, and chains make up a bit more than half of what's listed. Edible Arrangements offers chocolate dipped fruit cones and froyo fruit parfaits, while Thai Mint Restaurant is known for Pad Thai and Tom Kha Gai coconut soup. Plan on driving between stops, and since many places take online orders, ordering ahead is an easy way to go.
64 places · led by Bars & Nightlife
Old Colorado City, the historic district on Colorado Springs' west side, has a relaxed, walk-the-avenue feel, with cafes, bars and casual sit-down spots filling the older buildings along Colorado Avenue. Our database lists 64 places here, led by 10 bars and nightlife spots and 9 cafes and coffee shops, and 86 percent are independently run. On the sweet side, Colorado City Creamery is known for flavors like Pikes Peak Trail and French Silk, while Pizzeria Rustica turns out wood-fired Neapolitan pizza with house-made fior di latte mozzarella. For a beer and a bite, OCC Brewing pours rotating house-made beers alongside portobello wings and a beer-braised pulled pork sandwich.
63 places · led by Mexican
Broadmoor / Southwest sits at the base of Cheyenne Mountain, where the resort setting meets everyday local eating, and the 63 places we list lean casual and varied, with 71 percent independently run. Mexican food and cafes and coffee lead the way with 5 listings each, followed by several categories at 4 listings each, including pizza, bakeries, and craft beer and spirits. The mix runs from PizzAmoré, known for wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and house-made hot honey, to Edelweiss German Restaurant, where bratwurst and sauerbraten are the draw, and Little Nepal, which serves a daily lunch buffet. For a drink, Axe and the Oak Whiskey House is known for its Colorado bourbon, rye, and gin, while Sully's Off 8th keeps things easygoing with draft beer, Monday karaoke, and pool tables.
40 places · led by Bakery & Desserts
Stetson Hills, on Colorado Springs' northeast side, is mostly residential, and its dining leans toward everyday, convenient meals. Of the 40 places in our listings, 7 are bakeries and dessert shops, followed by 6 Mexican restaurants and 5 fast-food spots, and most are chains, with independents making up about 35 percent. Delivery is offered at 23 places, which suits busy weeknights and group orders. Listed places include Skirted Heifer, known for grass-fed, grass-finished beef burgers and sweet potato fries, and Colorado's Rib and Chop House, with aged Certified Angus Beef steaks and baby back ribs.
36 places · led by Mexican
Northgate, on the north side of Colorado Springs, is a largely suburban stretch of shopping centers and offices where dining runs casual and practical. Of the 36 places in our listings, Mexican is the biggest group with 6, including Mezcalita, known for tacos de birria, mole and queso fundido. Coffee and sweets are well covered too, from Loyal Coffee's house-roasted brews to MB's Something Sweet's handcrafted rolled ice cream. With 11 places offering delivery and many others set up for takeout and online ordering, it's an easy area to eat at home or at the office.
20 places · led by Fast Food
Ivywild is a compact, walkable pocket of south Colorado Springs built around the Ivywild School, with 20 listings that mix local spots and a few familiar chains. Craft beverage makers and fast food are the biggest categories at 3 places each, and they sit alongside burgers, sushi and pizza. Axe and the Oak Whiskey House is known for Colorado Mountain Bourbon Whiskey and Citra Gin, while Distillery 291 pours small-batch Colorado whiskey and cocktails like the Colorado Buck. For a sit-down meal, Edelweiss German Restaurant serves bratwurst and sauerbraten, and Prime 25 is a steakhouse focused on USDA prime aged beef.
13 places · led by Sushi & Japanese
Cimarron Hills is a largely residential community just east of Colorado Springs, and its dining scene is small and spread across several kinds of places. Of the 13 listings, 3 are sushi and Japanese restaurants, the biggest group, with cafes and bakeries each adding 2 more. The rest includes barbecue, seafood, burgers and fast food, and about 62 percent of the places are independents. For a bite or a loaf to take home, The Sourdough Boulangerie is known for sourdough, stone-ground whole wheat and vegan breads, while The Chuckwagon serves central Texas BBQ. Some spots offer online ordering and catering, so it can help to check listings before ordering ahead for pickup or a group.
11 places · led by Cafes & Coffee
The Old North End and Patty Jewett pair tree-lined, historic residential streets with an easygoing, neighborhood-café kind of eating scene. Of the 11 places we list here, 4 are cafes and coffee shops, and 82 percent are independent, so you'll find more laid-back spots than big-name restaurants. Good Neighbors Meeting House is known for biscuits and gravy, a bacon and avocado waffle, and a local vendor market, while Stir Coffee and Cocktails pairs house-made pies and fresh daily quiche with Colorado craft beers. Patty Jewett Bar & Grill rounds things out with western BBQ and Italian and Mediterranean buffets.
