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Many restaurants serve regional trout and game, as well as locally grown fruits and vegetables. In summer, look for cantaloupe from the town of Rocky Ford, the self-proclaimed "Melon Capital of the World." Colorado Springs offers unique Colorado cuisine that zings taste buds without zapping budgets.
Locals constantly debate where to find the city's best "slopper"—an open-face burger smothered in cheese, red or green chile, and onions—but there is no question you will find an authentic Pueblo experience at this dive bar, where the dish was first served. Bikers and families converge on the large outdoor patio during the summer to devour the messy burger. Add a pile of fries to the top for the true slopper taste, and make sure to pair it all with an ice-cold Coors in honor of the building that was once a distribution center for the state’s largest brewery.
Pizza wars endure in Salida, where the battle for the best pie becomes more difficult with each addition to town. But the wood-fired pizzas and craft brews at this downtown grub hub come highly recommended by locals. Families stop in for a giant pie that can easily feed a family of four, while white-water rafters, hikers, and bikers unwind at the next table with one of the brewery’s well-known chili beers. Artful pizzas in a variety of veggie-heavy, meat-lover, gluten-free, and build-your-own options all grace the menu. Peer into the working brewery with glass walls that is centrally located and visible from most tables in this lively space. Pies are also available to go.
This popular restaurant has a heavy Italian focus, but the chefs here aren't afraid to mix things up, whipping out such creative concoctions as crawfish and blue cheese pizza. The owner also hosts food and wine pairings.
For a quick bite, try this Western-themed watering hole and barbecue-steak joint with a quirky personality. Boss Hogg's is a local institution.
Centrally located on Main Street, Cañon City Brews and Bikes offers an extensive craft beer menu and pub food that attracts hikers, bikers, and locals alike. The massive outdoor space, with tables and a beer garden, offers a perfect place to wind down from outdoor activities.
The coffee is full-bodied at this coffeehouse and café where all profits go to local charities. Amish baked goods reign on the menu with plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Comic books, murals, film posters, and board games embellish the simple pleasure of smooth coffee at this eclectic coffeehouse downtown. The coffee is roasted in-house and a pop-up bakery is usually stationed at the front but runs out of goodies fast. Not to worry; a cereal bar offers a snack to pair with your brew. Game nights are hosted in corners of the shop where black lights create a fun mood.
The aroma of garlic and tomato sauce saturates this tiny, unpretentious eatery. Pastas, including standards like ravioli with homemade sauce and penne rigate with luscious meatballs, are consistently excellent. If you don't have time for a sit-down lunch, stop at the deli counter for sandwiches or take-outs of imported cheeses and olives.
There is no shortage of fun or food at family-friendly Pizza Madness. Arcade games keep kids and adults entertained while you wait for your hand-tossed pie. This is where you’ll find the Cañon City locals on a Saturday afternoon---sitting against mural-covered walls munching on slices, salads, and sandwiches. Pick your own ingredients, or try one of the specialties like the Colorado, with chicken, green chilies, black olives, and bacon.
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