Highest-rated restaurants in Colorado Springs by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Colorado Springs by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Colorado Springs, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Taco El Paisa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 609 South Circle Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Monse's Pupuseria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (515 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 South 25th St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Salvadoran, Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Taste of Brasil
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 773 Garden Of The Gods Road Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Brazilian
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Haru Ramen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 5975 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Mugi Ramen & Poke - Colorado Springs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 122 Tracker Drive Unit 120 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Poke, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Carnelian Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2428 West Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Turmeric Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5535 Powers Center Point Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#23. High Grade Foods Jamaican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1020 South Tejon Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Caterers, Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#22. S.S. Subs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 366 Main St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Don Guillo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 2551 Delta Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Puerto Rican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Ute
- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 21 North Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Pubs, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Tokki
- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 182 East Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Cocktail Bars, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Kawa Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2427 North Union Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Momo Korean Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 2761 Briargate Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Pho King Wing
- Rating: 5.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4747 Flintridge Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chicken Wings, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Heart of Jerusalem Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 122 Tracker Drive Ste 110 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Bella's Bagels
- Rating: 5.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 3582 Blue Horizon Vw Ste 148 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Kopi Den…an Asian Cookery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (346 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6760 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Malaysian, Pan Asian, Singaporean
- Read more on Yelp
#12. 92 Chicken
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 4431 Centennial Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Bunzy's & Booze
- Rating: 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1919 East Boulder St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Dynamo Coffee Roasting
- Rating: 5.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4029 Tutt Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Chiba Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19 East Kiowa Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Cocktail Bars, Izakaya
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Paris Crepe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1019 South Tejon St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Creperies, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sweet Elizabeth's Organics
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1625 West Uintah St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Switchback Coffee Roasters - Hillside
- Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 909 East Moreno Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Shah Kabob House
- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 829 Cheyenne Meadows Road Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Kebab, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Outside the Breadbox
- Rating: 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2027 West Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Hafa Adai Fiesta Food
- Rating: 5.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 109 East Pikes Peak Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Barbeque, Guamanian, Empanadas
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Roots Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 330 East Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Witty Pork Food Trucks
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.