632516 Mon Jun 29 09:27:47 -0700 2009 7 6 Southwest 0 4814930 We are staying at the Broadmoor but would like to venture out and eat with the locals on occasion. Looking for good breakfast and dinner choices. Anything considered that's not a chain. Was thinking that Guy Fieri had showcased a breakfast place but can't find any info. Have read previous comments; anything new to add? Mon Jun 29 09:27:47 -0700 2009 46284 clanger 1 4827444 CO Spgs Edelweiss - great German fare Manitou Spgs Adam's Mtn Cafe -- organic and vegetarian fare The Loop -- Mexican food Mona Lisa - fondue Cascade There is a shop that sells Colorado wines that has a cafe added onto it. I don't remember the name but they have EXCELLENT sandwiches. Fri Jul 03 10:16:02 -0700 2009 4814930 112748 Heyteacher 2 4833614 Thank you. Look forward to trying some new chow spots. Mon Jul 06 11:33:07 -0700 2009 4827444 46284 clanger 3 4834769 Head west on US 24, and when you get to Green Mountain Falls (a village), stop at the Black Bear. See http://www.coloradoeats.com/blackbear/ Mon Jul 06 17:13:07 -0700 2009 4833614 54833 ClaireWalter 4 4837378 Thank you. Black Bear looks like a serious consideration. Tue Jul 07 14:39:53 -0700 2009 4834769 46284 clanger 1 4845854 Gertrudes on Colorado in the old Colorado City section of town for any meal......fabulous.....and up the mountain in Woodland Park (hwy 24 west) is Danny's Corner Bistro....never disappoints (Danny's is not open for breakfast) Fri Jul 10 07:14:34 -0700 2009 4814930 1092476 kerip 2 4846739 Excellent. Thank you Fri Jul 10 11:06:13 -0700 2009 4845854 46284 clanger 1 4847466 (I'm reprinting a post I made here a couple of months ago, updated for accuracy.) Here are couple of suggestions, quite accessible from the Broadmoor. For breakfast, try Smiley's, located downtown. Also for breakfast, if you like vegetarian fare, Adam's Mountain Cafe, in Manitou Springs. For game meats, the best is the Craftwood Inn, also in Manitou Springs. A very good place for lunch, located across the street from Smiley's, is Poor Richard's, a downtown Colorado Springs fixture since the mid-'70s. A great place to people watch. They feature thin-crust pizza, and a variety of other vegetarian and non-vegetarian lunch and dinner options. Two doors down from Poor Richard's is Rico's, a nice wine and beer bar (they also specialize in coffees and teas), with live, local music most evenings. Good mexican can be found at Vallejo's, just east of the central downtown district (not quite walking distance). They don't have a liquor license, though. Also, The Loop, in Manitou Springs, is a great place to hang out. I can't speak, necessarily, to the authenticity of the food (it is good), but I can speak to the quality of the margaritas.... A fun place with a decently authentic atmosphere (for Colorado Springs) is Jack Quinn's Irish Pub, downtown. Live irish music most nights, good food and good beer. If you want huge slabs of beef, check out The Famous (downtown). And a new thai place I just found is Na Rai, located northwest of downtown. The Pad Thai, and Yellow Curry were both very good. Hope this helps. Have a great trip! Permalink | Reply Fri Jul 10 14:35:03 -0700 2009 4814930 323661 tykle