Best Restaurants in Downtown
50 businesses in Downtown · sorted by community rating
Colorado Springs' restaurant scene has outgrown its tourist-town reputation. Between downtown, Old Colorado City, and the Broadmoor corridor, there are dozens of independents doing legitimately serious work — and a handful of chain favorites locals refuse to give up. This page ranks the best restaurants in Colorado Springs by Locals Gold score, community reviews, and Google ratings. Use it to find a Tuesday-night neighborhood spot, a weekend brunch pilgrimage, or the place that finally gets your out-of-town guests to stop talking about Denver.
Downtown: Colorado Springs' revitalized core with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, Weidner Field, and growing restaurant scene.
Avenue 19
American · Open now
19 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Bloom Ultra Lounge
Vegan · Open now
114 N Tejon St #20, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
The Best Coffee & Lounge
Coffee · Open now
401 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Atomic Cowboy home of Denver Biscuit Co & Fat Sully's NY Pizza
BBQ · Open now
528 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Azteca Urbano Bar and Restaurante
Mexican · Open now
24 E Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Corter Coffee Roasters
Coffee · Closed
406 S 8th St B, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USA
Dos Dos
Mexican · Open now
131 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
JINYA Ramen Bar - Colorado Springs
Sushi · Open now
402 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Urban Animal Brewery
Breweries · Closed
521 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Urban Egg
Breakfast & Brunch · Closed
28B S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Awi Sushi (Express) (Downtown)
Sushi · Open now
9 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Bonny and Read Seafood
Steakhouse · Open now
101 N Tejon St Ste 102, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Brakeman's Smashed Burger Bar
Burgers · Open now
10 S Sierra Madre St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Cerberus Brewing Company
Breweries · Open now
702 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USA
CHIBA BAR
Sushi · Open now
19 E Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Chile Colorado
Mexican · Open now
7 E Vermijo Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Photo: Jeremy Smith
El Taco King Mexican Food
Mexican · Closed
205 E Moreno Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Ephemera
Seafood · Closed
514 S Tejon St Ste 250a, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Gunslinger Brewing Company
Breweries · Open now
318 E Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Hayato
Sushi · Open now
514 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar
Seafood · Closed
11 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Louie's Pizza
Pizza · Open now
333 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
MacKenzie's Chop House
Steakhouse · Open now
128 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Mash Mechanix Brewing Co
Breweries · Closed
429 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
P74: The Downtown Paninos
Italian · Open now
604 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Rudy's Little Hideaway Restaurant
Mexican · Open now
945 S 8th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USA
Sushi Row
Sushi · Open now
316 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Toastique
Vegan · Closed
11590 Ridgeline Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80921, USA
Azada Mexican Grill
Mexican · Open now
16 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Bambino's Urban Pizzeria
Italian · Open now
36 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Borriello Brothers Real New York Pizza
Pizza · Open now
215 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Photo: Dylan Camp
Cinchona
Coffee · Closed
2 S Wahsatch Ave Ste 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Commonfork Bites & Brews
Vegan · Closed
21 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Dos Santos
Mexican · Open now
70 E Moreno Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Egg Lush
Breakfast & Brunch · Closed
1025 S Sierra Madre St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Frankly Coffee
Coffee · Closed
727 1/2 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USA
Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe Downtown
Breakfast & Brunch · Closed
616 S Tejon St Ste C, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Joey's NY Pizza
Pizza · Open now
2123 Templeton Gap Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
King's Chef Diner
Breakfast & Brunch · Closed
131 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Lumen8 Rooftop Social
Seafood · Closed
402 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Mojo's Pizza
Pizza · Closed
103 S Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Photo: jessica flatt
Monica's Taco Shop
Mexican · Open now
331 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Photo: Patrick Dukart
Night Ramen
Sushi · Closed
324 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Peppertree Restaurant
Steakhouse · Closed
888 W Moreno Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USA
Photo: Pepper Tree Restaurant
Quijotes Mexican Grill
Mexican · Open now
208 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA
Photo: Oscar A
Rasta Pasta
Italian · Open now
405 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Red Gravy
Italian · Open now
23 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Sherpa Garden Restaurant & Bar
Vegan · Closed
1005 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
Stellina Pizza Cafe
Italian · Closed
749 E Willamette Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Sushi Spot
Sushi · Closed
308 S 8th St Unit M, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
Photo: Jalal Alghabra
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Downtown?
The best restaurants in Downtown (Colorado Springs) are ranked on this page by community reviews, Locals Gold scores, and Google ratings. The list only includes businesses within the Downtown area.
Which restaurants in Downtown are highest rated by locals?
Every business on this page is sorted by its Locals Gold score and community rating. Top-of-page businesses have the strongest review track record in Downtown.
Is this list limited to Downtown?
Yes. This page filters Colorado Springs businesses down to the Downtown neighborhood (by address and geographic proximity). For a broader list, remove the neighborhood filter to see every restaurants in Colorado Springs.
How do restaurants get added to this list?
Listings come from the Springs Daily business directory and are matched to Downtown by address or geo-location. Business owners can claim their listing on the individual business page.
What makes Downtown different for restaurants?
Downtown has its own character and mix of businesses within Colorado Springs. Filter by neighborhood when you want a walkable cluster of options rather than the full city-wide list.
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