Category: local dining

Supporting local has never been more important! We’re giving you all the details on where to find comfortable outdoor dining, what to bring to stay warm, and ways you can support local businesses if you can’t go out! In just the past three months, over 10,000 restaurants across American have permanently closed due to the … Read more Tips for Eating Out This Winter — Where to Go, What to Bring, and Why It’s Essential

Too-good-to-be-true chocolates, luxurious baked goods, fried to perfection donuts, and more — Colorado Springs has it all! Here at Rocky Mountain Food Tours, there’s nothing quite like the holidays to get us craving some sweet treats! From buttery baked goods to healthy sweets, and of course, the creamiest of ice creams, Colorado Springs is full … Read more Where to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth in Colorado Springs

There’s something for everyone at CO.A.T.I — From Korean street food to southern seafood, this food court style marketplace is the first of its kind in Colorado Springs! Colorado Springs’ South Tejon Street has been a slow work in progress as part of the city’s Southwest Downtown Urban Renewal plan. What was once an overlooked … Read more CO.A.T.I — Colorado Springs’ Newest Culinary Adventure

Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration with close friends or are simply looking to get a break from the typical COVID-19 park gathering, we’ve put together a list of five creative ways to gather in small groups in Colorado Springs! After months of quarantine and little social interaction, spending time with friends in the backyard … Read more Creative Ideas for Small Group Gatherings in Colorado Springs 

It’s not too late to soak up the last remaining warm summer evenings from the best outdoor patio dining options Colorado Springs has to offer! Social distancing and mask mandates might still be happening, but this doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy Colorado Springs and its amazing culinary scene! This city has endless outdoor dining options, … Read more The Best Patios and Outdoor Dining in Colorado Springs

Don’t judge a book by its cover, especially when it comes to these restaurants. Colorado Springs is full of new restaurants with the hippest decor and dazzling Instagram feeds, however, some of the city’s best food is found in the most unlikely places. * With COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions ever changing, we encourage you to … Read more 12 Greasy Spoons, Hidden Gems, and Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs may be landlocked in the middle of America, but it’s chock full of incredible restaurants serving authentic cuisine from around the world! From Filipino adobo to Jamaican jerk chicken, Colorado Springs is an unassuming home to countless creators and chefs who are serving authentic food from their home countries. Some were brought here … Read more 6 Incredible Ethnic Restaurants in Colorado Springs

Fresh bread, custom cakes, and gluten free treats — Read about the most popular bakeries in Colorado Springs! The smell of fresh baked bread, a warm croissant, or a perfectly crumbly scone – for many, a good bakery is like a home away from home. In fact, whenever we travel, no matter where in the … Read more Rise and Shine! Here are the 8 Best Bakeries in Colorado Springs!

For this year’s team building activity, ditch the awkward picnic and do something unique to make your team feel loved and valued! Colorado is full of innovative businesses, looking to be set apart from the ways of corporate America. Many businesses are prioritizing company culture – hiring for “cultural fit” before skill or experience and … Read more Why A Food Tour is the Perfect Team Building Activity

COVID-19 has shut our business down temporarily, but we are still here rallying around the food and town we love! Due to state-wide restrictions, we are currently unable to run our food tours in downtown Colorado Springs. As you can imagine, this has put incredible strain on our tour leaders and internal staff. But rest … Read more 5 Super Easy Ways to Support Us During COVID-19

The home of a famous actress, the old city morgue, and a historic elementary school — today’s restaurant scene in Colorado Springs harkens its intriguing past. Colorado Springs is a dream for nature lovers, coffee drinkers, and beer snobs, but did you know that it might just be a history buff’s paradise, too? The city … Read more Top 9 Historic Restaurants in Colorado Springs

Who doesn’t love a hot, delicious slice of pizza!? Seriously… we were dying while writing this post. It’s the Italian treat that we’ve all come to crave and that pizzerias from around the world have adopted to suit all varieties of taste and preference. And while Colorado Springs might be thousands of miles away from … Read more Cheese, Pepperoni, & Garlic Bread – Here are the Top 12 Pizza Places in Colorado Springs!

Planning a trip to Colorado Springs? Here’s the perfect 3-day itinerary that includes delicious food, cultural activities, and outdoor excursions! Millions of people visit Colorado Springs every year to see its amazing mountain views and incredible hiking trails. It’s widely known for being the home of Pikes Peak (a.k.a. “America’s Mountain”), The U.S. Olympic Training … Read more Live Like a Local with this 3-Day Itinerary in Colorado Springs

Looking for creative date ideas in Colorado Springs? We’ve put together a list of date ideas for eight types of couples — from The Adventure Junkies to The Art Aficionados. No two couples are made the same! For some, an ideal date might include climbing a mountain while others might prefer getting lost in a … Read more Amazing Date Ideas in Colorado Springs for 8 Different Types of Couples

Drop by Denver and you’ll see it’s full of active people. How do they keep their energy levels up? Through a steady drip of caffeine!  There’s a cafe around every corner, each with their own twist. Here’s the top nine coffee shops in Denver and a little about what each one has to offer:   … Read more Drink Up at These 9 Hip Coffee Shops and Cafes in Denver

Kickstart your healthy living goals with a new list of healthy places to eat in Colorado Springs! From smoothie bowls to comfort food, our list of the top 10 healthiest spots to eat in Colorado Springs includes something for everyone! Whether you’re on vacation, in the middle of a busy week of work, or enjoying … Read more Top 10 Healthiest Places to Eat in Colorado Springs

Whether you’re on a budget or looking to spend a pretty penny, check out our morning to night itinerary for the perfect day in Colorado Springs with your special someone! One year, ten years, fifty years — however long you’ve been married, your anniversary calls for a day of celebration! With amazing food, adventure at … Read more Your 1-Day Itinerary for the Perfect Anniversary in Colorado Springs

Great specials, amazing cocktails, and chill ambiance should put these restaurants at the top of the list for your next happy hour in downtown Colorado Springs. Enjoying your city’s local food scene can get pricey, and it’s easy to get stuck in a rut, returning to the same spot time and time again. Fear not! … Read more Cheers! Here are the Top 10 Best Happy Hours in Downtown Colorado Springs

No office? Fear not! Colorado Springs is filled with incredible coffee shops perfect for freelancers and entrepreneurs to focus and grind. In recent years, Colorado Springs has seen a lot of growth, and as the city has grown, so has its coffee scene. It seems like overnight the Springs became a mecca for trendy craft … Read more 9 Best Places to Work Remotely in Colorado Springs

If there’s one thing we love more than good food, it’s good art and these Colorado artists are blessing our local establishments with amazing murals you can’t miss! There’s no question about it, Colorado Springs is chock-full of incredible places to eat and drink! What you might not know is that it’s also filled with … Read more 10 Colorado Springs Restaurants with Amazing Murals

Home to hippies, healing water, and the best yerba mate west of the Mississippi — Manitou Springs is unlike any other place and most definitely worth a stay! It might be only a 15 minute drive west of Downtown Colorado Springs, but Manitou Springs feels like a different world entirely. This small, charming town was … Read more Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Manitou Springs, Colorado

For vegans and dairy lovers alike — Colorado Springs’ ice cream scene lacks nothing! Check out what makes these local spots so unique. “Summertime and the living is easy” — except when it’s 90 degrees out and all you want is a cold, sweet treat to cool you down. Colorado Springs is full of fun … Read more Your Guide to the Best Ice Cream in Colorado Springs

Carts, wagons, Weiner mobiles, and trucks — the food truck industry has come a long way, and Colorado Springs’ unique food truck scene is taking it to the next level. Food trucks may seem like a recent addition to the American food scene, however, they actually hold a deep seated place in the world of … Read more Our 5 Favorite Food Trucks in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs’ First Friday Art Walk is filled with art, wine, music and food! As a proud sponsor of the Colorado Springs’ First Friday Art Walk, we wanted to create a guide to planning your ideal First Friday. The perfect event for those who like art, wine, and live music, the 2020 First Friday Art … Read more Guide to The Perfect First Friday Art Walk in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs has a long and tumultuous history related to the consumption of alcohol, and its current bar scene is reminiscent of its prohibition era past. Down the rabbit hole, into an alley, through a haberdashery — these are just a few of the ways into Colorado Springs’ hidden bar scene. It’s no coincidence that … Read more 8 Must-See Speakeasies and Hidden Bars in Colorado Springs

Say goodbye to mom’s ground beef taco nights and say hello to sipping on hibiscus margaritas Many of us grew up with a regular “taco night” in our weekly or monthly dinner rotations. Mom would buy some big flour tortillas, flavor ground beef with a brightly colored store bought package, and top it off with … Read more Your Guide to Authentic Tacos in Colorado Springs

When your quarks and creativity make your food that much better and more delicious Just a short 1-hour drive south from Denver, Colorado Springs is rapidly becoming an exciting destination for gourmands of all types. New restaurants in Colorado Springs are popping up all over the place, and many are opting to celebrate local cuisine in a way never … Read more Walk on the Wild Side with These Colorado Springs Restaurants

Interview with Mario Vasquez  & Bryan Bradigan   Co-Owners of Colorado Craft 15 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903       Inside the landmark building formerly home to The Ritz, Colorado Craft is building a new legacy in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. Sporting a clean and modern look, Colorado Craft is redefining … Read more Colorado Craft: Redefining Casual Dining in Colorado Springs

It’s fall in Colorado, so that means candy corn, caramel apples, and of course, cider! In these parts of the country, cideries are popping up in celebration of a different fermented fruit: apples. So, where can Coloradans go to experience the crisp taste, golden color, and growing fan base of this gluten-free libation? While the … Read more Top 6 Cider Houses in Colorado

We have a surprising number of outstanding places to experience locally distilled spirits! Perfectly nestled at the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is arguably Colorado’s top booze destination. The locale has always been the cream of the crop when it comes to hops and barley. Today, local booze lovers are breaking the mold with … Read more The Ultimate Guide to Distilleries in Colorado Springs

Welcome to Colorful Colorado Are you considering a move to settle in Colorado either by yourself or with your family? Well, if you are, you can rest assured that you will be relocating to a great place. Colorado Springs has plenty to offer you including a low cost of living, high quality of life, delicious … Read more Planning on moving to Colorado Springs? Here is what to expect!

Burgers have been a mainstay at American tables for generations. You’ve probably tried a classic version: ground beef between two pieces of bread with your choice of condiments and garnishes. This staple food makes a great base for you to unleash your inner chef. There are so many mouthwatering and creative ways that you can … Read more 8 Ways to Jazz Up the Classic Burger

There are a lot of fun things to do in Colorado Springs with your teens! Teens can be the toughest age group to please at times, and most parents often struggle to give them a vacation that they can enjoy. Lucky for you, if you are planning on visiting Colorado Springs, there are plenty of … Read more 7 Activities to Enjoy with Your Teens in Colorado Springs

Newly stationed military families or visitors to Colorado Springs military installations can get a taste of the local food scene with a food tour. Colorado Springs began as a resort town, but today it’s home to five major military bases including: United States Air Force Academy, Fort Carson Army Base, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command), … Read more Newly Stationed in Colorado Springs? Take A Food Tour!

Top 10 Date Ideas to Surprise Your Honey This Summer As the temperature rises this summer, fan the flame of your love with a fun and exciting date. In Part 1 of this blog post, we covered places to dine for either morning, afternoon, or night. And now for Part 2, we’re uncovering some of … Read more Your Guide to Romantic Summertime Dates in Colorado Springs Part 2

Planning a summertime date in Colorado Springs? Here is our list of some of the most romantic and fun places to dine. Stay tuned for Part 2, which will feature things to do!  Summer is here, which means blankets on the grass, beer and wine in your cooler, and late nights listening to outdoor music. We’re doing … Read more Your Guide to Romantic Summertime Dates in Colorado Springs Part 1

Interview with Mark Henry   Owner and Chef of Rooster’s House of Ramen 323 N. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903       Meet the newest destination on the Sunday route of our Delicious Downtown Food Tour – Rooster’s House of Ramen! Mark Henry, owner and executive chef, is a Food Network Chopped Champion and victor of … Read more Interview With Mark Henry: Rooster’s House of Ramen

Craft breweries are all the rage in Colorado Springs, and for good reason! Local breweries are gaining popularity not only for their specialty drafts but also for the novel experience they provide. Many breweries are catching up to wine bars and vineyards with the fashionable experiences offered to guests. In Colorado Springs, brew pubs are … Read more What’s On Tap for 2018 in Colorado Springs

If you’re a foodie traveler like us, you’ll want to splurge on craft food and drinks as your city souvenirs. We choose the finest restaurants for our food tours so you get to sample specialty items and enjoy unique atmospheres you can only find in Colorado Springs. Most of our restaurant stops are run by … Read more 5 Star Chefs in Colorado Springs

What is there to do in Colorado Springs aside from seeing the mountains and falls? We like to eat, drink, and explore the city’s local watering holes. But for those of you who aren’t avid beer-drinkers, you can find more upscale cocktail bars and fine restaurants in downtown Colorado Springs. Looking for the perfect Colorado cocktail? … Read more Top 3 Colorado Springs Cocktails

Tour our great state and enjoy some tasty brews We branched out from our home city of Colorado Springs to tour the state in search of some stellar Colorado breweries. Not only do these breweries have some tasty brews, but they also offer tours of their facility for those who want a behind the scenes … Read more 5 Awesome Breweries in Colorado

Here’s a list of our favorite bites from their soft opening preview. Restaurants in downtown Colorado Springs are embracing a new era of food that prioritizes quality ingredients from local purveyors, a rotating seasonal menu, and modern twists on classic recipes. We’re also seeing drink menus expand as they feature any and everything Colorado brewed, … Read more New Tastes from Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social

We discovered some amazing new artisan treats at the Pikes Peak Market right in Downtown Colorado Springs! The artisan food scene in Colorado Springs just got a mega boost with the recent opening of Pikes Peak Market in downtown. Debuting on November 1, 2017 just in the time for the holidays, this rustic space located … Read more Our Favorite Things From the New Pikes Peak Market

Preview our food tour video shot in beautiful downtown Colorado Springs. Still not sure what to expect on a food tour? Watch our new video to find out more! Of all the things to do in Colorado Springs, this one takes the cake. As you stroll from restaurant to restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs, you will experience a … Read more Video: What happens on a food tour? Watch to find out!

Interview with Matt Baumgartner   General Manager of The Rabbit Hole 101 N. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903     We never tire of taking groups to the ever popular and always crazy busy subterranean restaurant known as The Rabbit Hole. Owner Joe Campana has created a wonderland of cocktails and food in a swanky atmosphere right … Read more Interview with The Rabbit Hole

Interview with Brother Luck   Owner and Chef of Four by Brother Luck 321 N. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903       When a chef of Brother Luck’s caliber decides to set up shop in Colorado Springs when they could easily make it big in a larger metropolitan city, we certainly don’t complain! Chef Luck … Read more Interview with Brother Luck: Four by Brother Luck

Interview with Richard Warner   Owner of Bingo Burger 132 N. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903       Nothing beats a good burger. Mix that with our locally famous Pueblo Green Chiles and a boozy shake on the side, and culinary bliss is on its way! For the past couple of years, we’ve been bringing … Read more Interview with Richard Warner: Bingo Burger

Interview with Tyler  and Jenny Sherman   Owners of Odyssey Gastropub 311 N. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903       This hip joint in downtown Colorado Springs opened its doors in November 2014 and is always hopping with a diverse group of grub-loving locals. We’ve been honored to work with them since our relaunch … Read more Interview with Odyssey Gastropub

Interview with Dick and Mary Frieg   Owners of Savory Spice Shop 110 N. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903       If you’ve never been to a speciality spice shop, you’re missing out! We know we’ve been guilty of keeping large tin spice jars in our cabinets for FAR too long. Maybe you’ve … Read more Interview with Savory Spice Shop

Interview with Claudette Hutchinson   Co-Owner of Spice Island Grill 10 N. Sierra Madre Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903     Spice Island Grill is a veteran on our list of destinations for our Original Colorado Springs Food Tour in Colorado Springs. We are the first to admit that we love their food! But we’re … Read more Interview with Claudette Hutchinson: Spice Island Grill

Interview with Richard Skorman   Owner of Poor Richard’s 320 N. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903     Poor Richard’s Restaurant has been a loyal partner and featured destination on our Original Colorado Springs Food Tour for more than seven years. As the second oldest restaurant in all of downtown, it has been a place … Read more Interview with Richard Skorman: Poor Richard’s

Interview with Les Bridger & Martin Troy   Managers of Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub 21 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903       If you want traditional Irish food in a fun environment, look no further than Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub in downtown Colorado Springs. A long-time local favorite, this bustling watering hole has an … Read more Interview with Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub

Interview with Travis Ashing   Co-Owner of Cacao Chemistry 109 N. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903       Cacao Chemistry opened in 2014 as a premier chocolate shop combining ethically sourced ingredients with colorful design. We sat down with Co-Owner Travis Ashing to find out how this one-of-a-kind sweet shop nestled on Tejon Street in … Read more Interview with Travis Ashing: Cacao Chemistry

Interview with Joe Campana   Owner of Bonny and Read 101 N. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903       We sat down with restaurateur, Joe Campana, to find out what makes him tick. He shared with us his vision for his pirate-themed seafood restaurant, Bonny and Read Fresh Seafood and Steaks, which just celebrated one … Read more Interview with Joe Campana: Bonny and Read

We support our local chocolatiers, and so should you! Our owner, Samantha, is not coy about her daily consumption of chocolate. She will confess it without shame or reservation. If only it could constitute a well-balanced diet along with a little cheese and wine. Though she would like to declare chocolate its own food group, … Read more Colorado’s Top 10 Local Chocolate Shops

After competing on Food Network’s Chopped, Chef Brother Luck hosted a wine dinner featuring ingredients he was challenged to use during the competition It’s no secret that we’re addicted to Food Network (just check out this blog post). So, it probably comes as no surprise that we snagged two coveted seats at the recent “Beast Feast.” We’ve … Read more Chef Reenacts ‘Beast Feast’ Chopped Episode

Whether in Colorado Springs or Denver, you’ll be in good company. It’s time to get ready for some Bronco’s football! We bleed blue and orange here in Colorado and couldn’t be more excited for our 2016 Super Bowl 50 champs to get back to the field for another unforgettable season. There’s nothing better than cheering … Read more Our 7 Favorite Places to Watch Bronco’s Football

Don’t fret – summer is not over yet! Enjoy the last bit of sunshine and heat with a chilled summertime cocktail from one of our partner restaurants in downtown Colorado Springs or Manitou Springs. We believe the best months for al fresco dining in Colorado are late August and September, so we’ve noted where you … Read more End of Summer Cocktails

What’s the best thing to do in Colorado Springs? We might be biased, but a food tour should be top on your list!  Food tourism has been around for quite some time. Everyone knows if you want a beignet, you go to New Orleans. Want some great barbecue? Try Kansas City. Or, how about fresh … Read more So, What’s a Food Tour, Anyway?

Spring has sprung and it’s finally grilling season—which means BURGERS! We know that even the seasoned chef needs a little inspiration now and then, so before gathering friends and family for the first big BBQ of the year, let our list of favorite burger joints be your muse. Stop in and check out a few! … Read more 7 Of Colorado Springs’ Best Burgers

To enjoy a craft beer on its own is smart, but to pair it with food is wise. Tips on Pairing Beer with Food In honor of American Craft Beer Week (May 16-22, 2016), we’ve put together a list of 8 delicious beer and food pairings you can get from local breweries right here in … Read more Our 8 Favorite Beer and Food Pairings in Colorado Springs

If you’re competing in a race in Colorado Springs, where can you go to carbo-load before and recharge after? Colorado Springs Races Colorado is a destination state for runners of all levels who seek to experience our beautiful terrain and meet other fitness-focused athletes. Though there are popular races throughout the state including the Bolder … Read more Best Restaurants to Prepare and Replenish on Race Day in Colorado Springs

How many chefs and local restaurants from Colorado Springs have been featured on Food Network in the past six months? More than you think! What do Chopped; Cooks vs. Cons; Diners, Drive-ins and Dives; and Halloween Wars all have in common? They’ve all featured a Colorado Springs chef or restaurant in fall 2015 or spring 2016. … Read more What’s Colorado Springs Doing on Food Network? We’ll tell you!

Let’s get cozy with coffee! For those who crave a cappuccino, chai tea, or caramel latte in a cozy atmosphere, look no further than this fantastic list of Colorado Springs’ coffee shops. Inviting you to cuddle up with a fresh cup of joe, these local java joints will keep you warm all winter long! Forgo … Read more 10 Of Colorado Springs’ Coziest Coffee Shops

Paint the Town Red this Valentine’s Day with these Romantic Restaurants! Make this a memorable Valentine’s Day by dining at one of Colorado Springs’ most romantic restaurants! No matter your preference on cuisine, style, or budget, we have a romantic restaurant recommendation for you. Let our passion for local cuisine guide your planning and preparation … Read more 6 Of The Most Romantic Restaurants In Colorado Springs

Shop Small? We Say Dine Small! Break the chains this year and dine small on Saturday, November 28! A day set apart for the entrepreneurs and restaurateurs among us, Small Business Saturday puts the spotlight on those who flavor our local communities with culture and personality. How do shopping and dining small have a big … Read more 5 Tips on Dining Small on Small Business Saturday