“Iconic. Amazing. Beautiful. These are from the reviews of others, and I'd echo these terms and many more, with regard to this incredible wonder. I've long wanted to drive to the top and we did so on a recent visit. It was early November on an uncharacteristically warm day with beautiful clear skies as we began our ascent, and the weather stayed perfect the whole time, getting colder as we ascended of course. The drive itself starts out very mildly in terms of grade, and frankly, excitement, but it definitely saves the best stuff for later. Once you get into the seriously twisty and steep bits, the trees start to part and reveal the spectacular views as you get higher and higher. Our rented Toyota 4 Runner was more than capable, and got us up and down with aplomb. We were initially excited as we reached the summit, until we got out of the car and headed to the visitor center. It was at that point that my wife and I both realized we had a bit of altitude sickness, in the form of dizziness, light headedness and she even had a smidge of nausea. We were surprised and how, well, almost terrible we felt. We grabbed a couple of quick pics and began our descent, and we began to feel better soon thereafter. So, be prepared for the possibility. As we came back down, we stayed in first gear on the 4 Runner much of the way, and at the mandatory brake check, the checker commented that our brakes were under 100 degrees and that we were doing a great job. The view was even better on the way down. If you're ever in this area, this is a must-do and must-see. It is everything that everyone says, totally awesome.”
“Huge YES to everything about this place. First time trying it with a friend yesterday after a snowy hike. Can’t wait to come back with my family. I heard the bloody mary’s were the best around & holy cow they did not disappoint!! But even better than that was the AMAZING service. I’ve never seen such a cheerful, happy & kind staff. It was like going to visit friends who hadn’t seen you in a long time & they were so excited to have you there! ? The food was absolutely delicious too!”
“We’ve been here before. Fun place. All Colorado selection for wines and beers. Beautiful scenery. Great staff. Kent was very helpful and is quite knowledgeable about the wines . We really enjoyed our visit and will be back!”
“Stopped in Marigold for a late lunch.We did not know they did not serve food during the mid afternoon.The staff didn't bat an eye when we asked about the French Onion soup, sat us and served the most delicious soup...even when it was in their off hours.My two family members were in town to be with me during a difficult time.Gus, Lindsey and staff were AMAZING.The staff was very kind and caring.I just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone at Marigold for being exceptional people.You deserve 100 stars❣”
“Wife and I stopped in after spending the afternoon in Cripple Creek, we walked in and they told us to sit wherever we like. We were quickly greeted and got some drink orders in. The drinks were amazing and the food was fast and so delicious. The waiter checked on us very frequently and made sure we were taken care of and that everything was good. Highly recommend!!”
“The Lamb Kabob is what I always get. This is place is Amazing. When I do eat out this is where I eat. Go eat. You will not be disappointed. Thank Goodnes Sam decided to o0en a place here. The best! Every server I have had is Amazing. Today it was Brittany. Thank you Brittany ?”
“Was a simple and new place. Cashier/owner was fantastic and service was 100/10 truly a great experience. The food was on point and tasted fantastic. I’m from upstate NY, but it’s worth the visit anytime I come down south from now on. Really was a awesome service and authentic food.”
“Stopped by here on the way to Pikes Peak.Amazingly good ice cream custard here. Unique taste and not too sweet or heavy. We tried vanilla and chocolate scoops with waffle cone and loved it. Also tried their “Analanche” (Mountaineer flavor) which is like a blizzard (ice cream in a blender) and it was very refreshing. On top of all of this, everything is extremely well priced. Great value for money and really savory.Parking can be tough but if you drive around long enough, you will find one.Very highly recommended.”
“I’ve been here a couple times. Each time was amazing. They decorate your sushi plate beautifully. The staff and chefs are prompt and professional. Top sushi place in town!”
“Dietary restrictions: Amazing accommodating and delicious also gluten free pastries. They also roast their own coffee and house and in the spring summer time they have the best cold brew nitro in town!”
“The Bacon King is my favorite-- probably the best breakfast sandwich in the Springs. The owners are really nice also, always friendly and welcoming. Overall, one the best cafés in Colorado ”
“Great place, their pizza is really good. Staff is amazing, great customer service. Will definitely be back and you are supporting a family with an amazing mission!”
“The food was great, service was better! Jose was working the register and made some great recommendations. Again, His customer service was great, and the food was amazing. I would recommend anyone to come here and get some delicious food.”
“Absolutely the best dining experience my husband Justin and I have had since long before Covid. It was an impromptu stop for dinner while we were down in the Springs. From the moment we walked in the door there was amazing service. The entire dining experience was incredible. We can't say enough about the quality of food. We cannot wait to return. Thank you Carlos and Sarah our server. We will see you again soon.”
“Oh I love this place! I'm so glad Sweet Elizabeth's is back in the Springs! Just got my birthday cake today and it was phenomenal! Because of the highest quality ingredients, organic, and clean...I don't ever feel badly after eating the desserts and they are the best sweets in the city! You won't find another bakery like this, I highly recommend! I got the chocolate cake with strawberry frosting and filling. Last time I tried the chocolate cake with coffee frosting, all so good!”
“They were super busy and still on point! Very customer oriented and everything was fresh and delicious! They're going to need a bigger place!Vegetarian options: No meat optionsDietary restrictions: No dairy optionsKid-friendliness: Kid menuWheelchair accessibility: Handicap parking and tables”
“New to the area and this place was inviting and the beers were good too! Steven the owner was gracious enough to give me a tour of their brewing area too! It was a bit of a drive up from my new place in canon city, but wackadoo will be my go-to for weekends!”
“Great atmosphere as well as the service. Good drinks and delicious food. The Korean FF were very good topped with bulgogi meat. The Big Island poke was ok just a bit on the bland side. Needs a little more kick to it. Overall great place for Asian dishes. Be prepared to be circling around for parking.”
“Loved the food! The Motherload Mac and cheese was delicious! The young men working there were so polite and worked hard to ensure a great meal for my family and I!! Would recommend to anyone who likes food that tastes like it's home cooked!!”
“Superb ice cream, sundaes, coffee, sandwiches, baked treats, nice people, cozy atmosphere. You'd have to be a pretty curmudgeonly weirdo to take umbrage with anything here. It's an all-in-one happiness emporium.”
“Great little cafe in downtown manitou! I came here after hiking the incline, and treated myself to a sandwich on an everything bagel and a latte ($14 total which was less than I was expecting!). I sat in a cozy corner surrounded by live plants and within reach of a wonderful collection of books and art supplies. The food and coffee was excellent, as was the service and location. I was told they’ll be moving to a larger location down the road soon but that it would have equally great vibes. I parked in the Main Street through the town and used my phone to pay for parking (2.75 for 2 hours if I recall correctly). If I come back to Manitou I will be back!”
“Outstanding burrito. Huge! Great service. The shredded beef on the burrito is very flavorful. The rice was good and moist. It didn't seem like dried up bits that other places serve.”
“The service was amazing, staff is beyond friendly. But the food caught me by surprise. I was expecting good food with how many people said it was delicious, but I wasn’t expecting AMAZING food. This was by far the best food I had all weekend visiting Colorado Springs from MN! Guaranteed I’m going back next trip! See y’all in a few months!”
“The lower bar was amazing. Great ambiance, delicious drinks and cheese board. Lily and Makayla were such a joy! We will be back to this gem every time we visit Manitou Springs. We cannot wait to try the fondue!”
“Having moved to this area early last year, I discovered this gem of a shop walking my dog down here on a Saturday morning. So many nice people coming in ...the staff has taught me a lot about coffee! I usually order their Costa Rica, their KENYA, Guatemala and their Quiche pastries.”
“Old school diner with great food and service. Coffee was great and food was very quick. We got a traditional egg breakfast and a meatlovers omelet smothered in country gravy and it was awesome. Great portions too, could barely finish it!”
“Great little place! I wish I had taken pictures of the food. Very fresh, made to order.Vegetarian options: Vegan and vegetarian optionsVegan - New Mexico Stew, Vegan Tagine, Hummus, Carrot Raisin Salad, Summa PotsVegetarian - Cobbler, Blintzini, Rocket Salad, chips and queso, Mac n Cheese, New Mexico Chilaquiles, French Toast Bread PuddingDietary restrictions: Gluten free”
“Just ate breakfast here. The food is excellent and you can tell everything is homemade, delicious. Friendly and quick service. Definitely recommend if you are in the area.”
“Just tried this place for the first time. Excellent food, great service, cozy atmosphere! Give it a try, great location in Manitou…the smash burger was delicious!”
“If you're craving diner style cooking with a delicious breakfast that's hard to believe its vegan then this is the place. Their egg is so tasty, as was their gravy and we always get their French toast!”