Trisha's Guidebook
Food Scene
Check in on Facebook for a free drink! Highly recommend the skirt and sweet potato fries.
146 locals recommend
The Skirted Heifer
204 N Tejon StCheck in on Facebook for a free drink! Highly recommend the skirt and sweet potato fries.
Pizzeria Rustica
2527 W Colorado AveGreat place to eat and then do some shopping nearby.
Josh & John's Ice Cream-Downtown
329 N Tejon StPoor Richard's Restaurant
324 1/2 N Tejon StBookstore next door with unique gifts.
A huge list of unique burger adventures. Best sweet potato fries I have had and a deliciously large strawberry salad.
17 locals recommend
Crave Real Burgers- Colorado Springs
7465 N Academy BlvdA huge list of unique burger adventures. Best sweet potato fries I have had and a deliciously large strawberry salad.
Amazing street tacos to suit any palate. Exceptional spicy margaritas. Churros with vanilla dipping sauce that are out of this world,
44 locals recommend
Piglatin Cocina
2825 Dublin BlvdAmazing street tacos to suit any palate. Exceptional spicy margaritas. Churros with vanilla dipping sauce that are out of this world,
Half price Taco Thursdays and free horchata with student id. Love the paper straws too!
13 locals recommend
La'au's Taco Shop
315 N Tejon StHalf price Taco Thursdays and free horchata with student id. Love the paper straws too!
Best homemade chips I have had, some sort of crazy-good dipping sauce that I just want to drink. Fantastic and attentive service.
30 locals recommend
Streetcar 520
520 S Tejon StBest homemade chips I have had, some sort of crazy-good dipping sauce that I just want to drink. Fantastic and attentive service.
Warm beverages
My favorite is the Monkey Wrench Waffle, if you need a little something sweet for breakfast.
Now hosting Spaghetti Monster Mondays. 5-8pm the italian comfort food is bottomless, plus you get italian sausage, garlic toast and salad.
53 locals recommend
Urban Steam
1025 S Sierra Madre StMy favorite is the Monkey Wrench Waffle, if you need a little something sweet for breakfast.
Now hosting Spaghetti Monster Mondays. 5-8pm the italian comfort food is bottomless, plus you get italian sausage, garlic toast and salad.
Loyal Coffee
408 S Nevada AveGreat place to stop while sampling the local spring water fountains.
32 locals recommend
The Maté Factor Café
966 Manitou AveGreat place to stop while sampling the local spring water fountains.
Bakeries
Friday and Saturday have the best selection. I highly recommend the cheese sticks or delicious pastry.
11 locals recommend
Wimberger's Old World Bakery and Delicatessen
2321 Bott AveFriday and Saturday have the best selection. I highly recommend the cheese sticks or delicious pastry.
The French Kitchen
4771 N Academy BlvdSightseeing
Many miles of great hiking and car accessible areas too. You can also enjoy a horseback ride with Academy Riding Stables for a unique perspective.
1172 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdMany miles of great hiking and car accessible areas too. You can also enjoy a horseback ride with Academy Riding Stables for a unique perspective.
Great hiking area that is usually less crowded than Garden of the Gods.
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StGreat hiking area that is usually less crowded than Garden of the Gods.
Lots of wonderful shopping with locally made gifts. If you are up for a short walk around town, there are natural springs fed through fountains to taste.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Lots of wonderful shopping with locally made gifts. If you are up for a short walk around town, there are natural springs fed through fountains to taste.
If you want to test your stamina, this is the place for you. Great views up top, just remember to drink lots of water.
25 locals recommend
Manitou Incline
If you want to test your stamina, this is the place for you. Great views up top, just remember to drink lots of water.
Fun activities
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdGiraffes and Elephants are a must see!
Less than a mile away. Great indoor climbing gym that is friendly to all abilities. Maybe I'll see you there!
38 locals recommend
CityROCK
21 N Nevada AveLess than a mile away. Great indoor climbing gym that is friendly to all abilities. Maybe I'll see you there!
A calming experience to let you unwind and find your Zen. Great food next door too! Tuesday offers military discounts!
R.E.S.T. Float Solutions
522 S Tejon StA calming experience to let you unwind and find your Zen. Great food next door too! Tuesday offers military discounts!
Adult Beverages
Amazing selection of whiskey and locally made pretzels that are heavenly.
31 locals recommend
Cork & Cask
60 E Moreno AveAmazing selection of whiskey and locally made pretzels that are heavenly.
Pre-prohibition cocktails. So many unique drinks to choose from, they will not disappoint.; All centered around gin.
57 locals recommend
Brooklyn’s on Boulder Street
110 E Boulder StPre-prohibition cocktails. So many unique drinks to choose from, they will not disappoint.; All centered around gin.