Highest-rated cheap eats in Colorado Springs by diners

Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.

Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.

Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.

Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Colorado Springs area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

The Green Line Grill

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#25. The Green Line Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (530 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 230 1/2 Pueblo Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Greek Cafe

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#24. Greek Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4343 Integrity Center Point Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Lily Donuts & Drinks AKA Donuts & Noodles

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#23. Lily Donuts & Drinks AKA Donuts & Noodles

- Rating: 4.4/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7607 North Union Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Donuts, Bubble Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Rocky Mountain Beignets

4 / 25

#22. Rocky Mountain Beignets

- Rating: 4.4/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 724 Manitou Ave. Manitou Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

Roadrunner Pizza & Pasta

5 / 25

#21. Roadrunner Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.4/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3113 North Hancock Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Briar Mart

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#20. Briar Mart

- Rating: 4.4/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6799 North Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Grocery, Middle Eastern, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Tlaquepaque

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#19. Tlaquepaque

- Rating: 4.4/5 (446 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 911 Murray Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Sofia's Antojitos

8 / 25

#18. Sofia's Antojitos

- Rating: 4.4/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1035 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Oliver's Deli

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#17. Oliver's Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6602 Delmonico Drive Ste A Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Gyros Plus at Chapel Hills

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#16. Gyros Plus at Chapel Hills

- Rating: 4.4/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1710 Briargate Blvd. Ste 457 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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Azada Mexican Grill

11 / 25

#15. Azada Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (302 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16 East Bijou St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Margo's Vienna Station

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#14. Margo's Vienna Station

- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3442 West Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Angie's Latin Food

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#13. Angie's Latin Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2593 Airport Road Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Latin American, Honduran
- Read more on Yelp

Loyal Coffee

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#12. Loyal Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11550 Ridgeline Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Carnelian Coffee

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#11. Carnelian Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2428 West Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Loyal Coffee

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#10. Loyal Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (409 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 408 South Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Julie's Kitchen

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#9. Julie's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3750 Astrozon Blvd. Ste 110 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Filipino, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

Mira Sol Food Truck In Colorado Springs

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#8. Mira Sol Food Truck In Colorado Springs

- Rating: 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Fountain, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Taco El Paisa

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#7. Taco El Paisa

- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 609 South Circle Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Dynamo Coffee Roasting

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#6. Dynamo Coffee Roasting

- Rating: 4.7/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4029 Tutt Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

S.S. Subs

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#5. S.S. Subs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 366 Main St. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Kawa Coffee

22 / 25

#4. Kawa Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2427 North Union Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Moontime Crepes

23 / 25

#3. Moontime Crepes

- Rating: 4.8/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5505 West 20th Ave. Ste 104 Edgewater, Colorado
- Categories: Creperies, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Bella's Bagels

24 / 25

#2. Bella's Bagels

- Rating: 4.8/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3582 Blue Horizon Vw Ste 148 Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Witty Pork Food Trucks

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#1. Witty Pork Food Trucks

- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 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 Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.