Best Restaurants in Colorado Springs
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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.
Zesty Thai
Thai · Open now
12225 Voyager Pkwy #16, Colorado Springs, CO 80921, USA
Storybook Brewing
Breweries · Closed
3121 A N, 3119 N El Paso St A, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
Photo: Jeff Darrow
Sofia's Antojitos
Mexican · Open now
1035 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA
Rusty Crab Daddy Seafood Restaurant And Bar
Seafood · Open now
1430 Harrison Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USA
Building Three Coffee
Coffee · Open now
2727 N Cascade Ave Ste 155, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
Summa
Italian · Open now
817 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USA
Sweet Elizabeth's Organics
Vegan · Open now
1625 W Uintah St K, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
Lost Friend Brewing Company
Breweries · Open now
2458 Montebello Square Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USA
Local Relic
Breweries
320 S Weber St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
The Joint
Vegan · Open now
19 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Akarui Sushi & Wok
Sushi · Open now
5605 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USA
B'z BBQ Co
BBQ · Closed
1405 Selix Grove, Colorado Springs, CO 80915, USA
Photo: liza lott
South Park Brewing
Breweries · Open now
2028 Sheldon Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
The Best Coffee & Lounge
Coffee · Open now
401 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Wackadoo Brewing
Breweries · Open now
5158 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, USA
Mexico Real Family Restaurant 3
Mexican · Open now
4375 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
Awi Sushi (Express) (Downtown)
Sushi · Open now
9 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Life Perks Coffeehouse
Coffee · Open now
1805 De Paul St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA
Pizzeria Leopold
Pizza · Open now
2430 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
Photo: Daniel Norwood
105 West Brewing at Garden of the Gods
Breweries · Open now
1466 Garden of the Gods Rd Ste 178, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
Japon
Sushi · Open now
1466 Garden of the Gods Rd Ste 160, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
Edelweiss German Restaurant
American · Open now
34 E Ramona Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USA
Watercourse Foods
Vegan · Open now
837 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, USA
Front Range Barbeque - OCC
BBQ · Open now
2220 Academy Pl, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Colorado Springs?
The best restaurants in Colorado Springs are ranked on this page by community reviews, Locals Gold scores, and Google ratings. Top picks are scored by locals who actually dine there, not national algorithms.
Which Colorado Springs restaurants take reservations?
Most sit-down restaurants in Colorado Springs accept reservations via OpenTable, Resy, or a direct phone call. Check each listing for the reservations link, or call the phone number listed.
Do Colorado Springs restaurants deliver?
Many Colorado Springs restaurants deliver through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Others offer their own delivery or takeout. Check each listing for delivery options and order links.
What Colorado Springs restaurants are open late?
Late-night dining options in Colorado Springs cluster around downtown, Old Colorado City, and the University Village area. Check the hours field on each listing for current late-night availability.
What are the best kid-friendly restaurants in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has many family-friendly restaurants with kids menus, high chairs, and outdoor patios. Community reviews on each listing flag family-friendliness when relevant.
Which Colorado Springs restaurants have patios?
Patio dining is popular year-round in Colorado Springs thanks to 300+ days of sunshine. Reviews and photos on each listing often mention outdoor seating.
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