J2's Guidebook of Goodness

Joanna & Joshua
Joanna & Joshua
J2's Guidebook of Goodness

Local Favorites

Vegan/Alternative dishes, chill, local scene
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Burrowing Owl
1791 S 8th St
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Vegan/Alternative dishes, chill, local scene
Great brunch/breakfast, up&coming neighborhood, amazing coffee. Recommend a call ahead/reservation!
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Urban Steam
1025 S Sierra Madre St
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Great brunch/breakfast, up&coming neighborhood, amazing coffee. Recommend a call ahead/reservation!
Understated coffee/cocktails, great patio, great lunch & pastries. Fav spot for before/after Cheyenne Mt. area attractions & hiking
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Sacred Ground Cafe
1801 Cheyenne Blvd
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Understated coffee/cocktails, great patio, great lunch & pastries. Fav spot for before/after Cheyenne Mt. area attractions & hiking
Local, understated - seriously good burgers!
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The Public House
445 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
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Local, understated - seriously good burgers!
Finer side of dining. Excellent steaks and burgers, nice outdoor patio, old school feel
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MacKenzie's Chop House
128 S Tejon St
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Finer side of dining. Excellent steaks and burgers, nice outdoor patio, old school feel
Within walking distance - fun drinks, good tacos, quick eats
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Within walking distance - fun drinks, good tacos, quick eats
Closest pizza
MOD Pizza
Closest pizza

Food scene

Trolly district area, newly renovated, brunch favorite. Be prepared for long lines on Sat/Sun mornings
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Denver Biscuit Company - Colorado Springs
528 S Tejon St
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Trolly district area, newly renovated, brunch favorite. Be prepared for long lines on Sat/Sun mornings
Finer side of dining, great seafood/steaks, reservations recommended
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Bonny and Read
101 N Tejon St
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Finer side of dining, great seafood/steaks, reservations recommended
Great brunch/breakfast, open until 2PM (generally). Cocktails and coffee, relaxed atmosphere.
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Urban Egg
28B S Tejon St
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Great brunch/breakfast, open until 2PM (generally). Cocktails and coffee, relaxed atmosphere.
Foodie favorite! Finer side of dining, creative menu options - reservations recommended.
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Four by Brother Luck
321 N Tejon St
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Foodie favorite! Finer side of dining, creative menu options - reservations recommended.
Small and chill with neat eats and great cocktails
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Odyssey Gastropub
311 N Tejon St
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Small and chill with neat eats and great cocktails
A new favorite, gastropub-esque in nature, veg/vegan options located in the new bustling Trolly District
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Streetcar 520
520 S Tejon St
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A new favorite, gastropub-esque in nature, veg/vegan options located in the new bustling Trolly District
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Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe
616 S Tejon St
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Neighborhoods

Considered a sacred place by early Native Americans due to its healing waters, now a renovated tourism site. You can still freely sample the springs at several street locations. Enjoy shopping and site seeing - be prepared for crowds and some construction/parking challenges. Insider tip - take the free shuttle into town, but be sure to pay for your parking at the shuttle lot first.
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Manitou Springs
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Considered a sacred place by early Native Americans due to its healing waters, now a renovated tourism site. You can still freely sample the springs at several street locations. Enjoy shopping and site seeing - be prepared for crowds and some construction/parking challenges. Insider tip - take the free shuttle into town, but be sure to pay for your parking at the shuttle lot first.
The first capital of the Territory of Colorado and the center of early settlement in the Pikes Peak region. Is now a local and tourist favorite. Great shops and restaurants and a little more parking friendly than Manitou Springs.
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Old Colorado City
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The first capital of the Territory of Colorado and the center of early settlement in the Pikes Peak region. Is now a local and tourist favorite. Great shops and restaurants and a little more parking friendly than Manitou Springs.
Seemingly in a constant state of growth and renovation, our little town is becoming a true urban stronghold of fine dining, entertainment, and local sites. Modern and worthy shops, museums, and dining from S. Tejon to Colorado College make spending a day in town easy and entertaining. Public transportation is easy in town, or pick up a bike or scooter at local ride share stops along the way.
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Downtown
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Seemingly in a constant state of growth and renovation, our little town is becoming a true urban stronghold of fine dining, entertainment, and local sites. Modern and worthy shops, museums, and dining from S. Tejon to Colorado College make spending a day in town easy and entertaining. Public transportation is easy in town, or pick up a bike or scooter at local ride share stops along the way.
OK...We don't know what's up with this photo...but obviously this is not the Ivywild Neighborhood (thanks G..gle) - so don't be alarmed. Laid back and local and center of the newest urban renewal project - Creek Walk. Renovated neighborhoods encouraging a walkable and lively scene. Ivywild School is a must enjoy, that features a brewery, distillery and several casual eateries. Local theater and easy access to Cheyenne Canyon area attractions. Local tip - We do NOT recommend walking between DT and Ivywild...still some city cleanup to do, however each area is independently comfy and safe!
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Ivywild
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OK...We don't know what's up with this photo...but obviously this is not the Ivywild Neighborhood (thanks G..gle) - so don't be alarmed. Laid back and local and center of the newest urban renewal project - Creek Walk. Renovated neighborhoods encouraging a walkable and lively scene. Ivywild School is a must enjoy, that features a brewery, distillery and several casual eateries. Local theater and easy access to Cheyenne Canyon area attractions. Local tip - We do NOT recommend walking between DT and Ivywild...still some city cleanup to do, however each area is independently comfy and safe!

Favorite Breweries/Bars

Great local beer, what sets this place aside is the pool hall upstairs! Check in for updated happy hours and menu specials. Generally solid pub food with a couple unique options.
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Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak Ave
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Great local beer, what sets this place aside is the pool hall upstairs! Check in for updated happy hours and menu specials. Generally solid pub food with a couple unique options.
Fun dog friendly brewery with great eats. Fantastic patio scene.
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Cerberus Brewing Company
702 W Colorado Ave
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Fun dog friendly brewery with great eats. Fantastic patio scene.
Located in Ivywild School, one of Colorado Springs favorite larger breweries. Shuffle board is a bonus!
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Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade Ave
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Located in Ivywild School, one of Colorado Springs favorite larger breweries. Shuffle board is a bonus!
Located in the Ivywild School, craft cocktails from local distillery. Great patio scene/yard games.
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Axe and the Oak Whiskey House
1604 S Cascade Ave
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Located in the Ivywild School, craft cocktails from local distillery. Great patio scene/yard games.
For the whiskey connoisseurs, off the beaten track enjoy fine bourbon and rye from this local distiller.
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Distillery 291
4242 North Nevada Avenue
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For the whiskey connoisseurs, off the beaten track enjoy fine bourbon and rye from this local distiller.

Sightseeing

Truly unique mountain side zoo, we feel it's totally worth the visit. Be sure to get your sky chair pass for a different view and quick way back up the mountain!
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גן החיות של הר שיין
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
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Truly unique mountain side zoo, we feel it's totally worth the visit. Be sure to get your sky chair pass for a different view and quick way back up the mountain!
Great hiking and a beautiful drive!
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North Cheyenne Canyon Road
North Cheyenne Canyon Road
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Great hiking and a beautiful drive!
Awesome cave experience on the way to Manitou Springs. We recommend skipping the "Cliff Dwellings" and hitting this up instead. Book ahead!
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds Rd
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Awesome cave experience on the way to Manitou Springs. We recommend skipping the "Cliff Dwellings" and hitting this up instead. Book ahead!
We're not actually talking about the cafe here, we're talking about the park. Do not miss this - early mornings or sunsets are the best for enjoying the brilliant colors.
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
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We're not actually talking about the cafe here, we're talking about the park. Do not miss this - early mornings or sunsets are the best for enjoying the brilliant colors.
If you've got to do it, you've got to do it. Plan ahead with reservations for driving or train and pre-hydrate, altitude sickness hits even locals up here!
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Pikes Peak Summit House
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If you've got to do it, you've got to do it. Plan ahead with reservations for driving or train and pre-hydrate, altitude sickness hits even locals up here!

Groceries and Such

Closest natural food store, bring your own bags
Natural Grocers
Closest natural food store, bring your own bags
Within walking distance, closest grocery store - has a Starbucks
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Safeway
1920 S Nevada Ave
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Within walking distance, closest grocery store - has a Starbucks
Favorite drive through coffee - there are others in town but this one is closest in DT
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Dutch Bros
301 E Colorado Ave
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Favorite drive through coffee - there are others in town but this one is closest in DT
Within walking distance closest coffee shop - yum!
Just Love Coffee Cafe - Creekwalk
Within walking distance closest coffee shop - yum!

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התמצאות בסביבה

Check out Pike Ride, Lime and VEO bike and scooter shares DT

See area maps and ride share sites for more info BIKES https://www.pikeride.org SCOOTERS https://downtowncs.com/scooters/
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Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak has started taking reservations not only for the train but to drive the infamous road to the top of America's Mountain. Be sure to schedule in advance beginning May 27th, 2022 if you plan to visit the top. The cog railway frequently books out weeks in advance so plan ahead if you prefer to go by train.
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Restaurants

If you have your heart set on a specific time or place and don't want to wait it is always best to call ahead and see if reservations are taken. Things have become increasingly busy and sparse over the last couple years, especially on weekends and holidays.