Burrowing Owl

1791 S 8th St, Colorado Springs
(719) 434-3864

Recent Reviews

kenneth cramm

By far, it is the best vegan restaurant I have ever visited. Dog friendly place if you are willing to eat on the patio. Amanda was very attentive and knew the ins and outs of the diverse menu. The Italian white bean soup was creamy and seasoned perfectly. I ate an ½ order of nachos...Sasquatchos... very delicious. Nice prices... where a full order was $15, and a ½ order was $7.50. First time I have seen true ½ order prices. All beers are in cans. While the Petrus Red was labeled a beer, it was more of a wine cooler in taste and texture. One issue I had concerns the 5% equity fee listed on a yellow card in the menu. While you can opt out by speaking up, it really should be the responsibility of the employer to pay a wage or salary. This addition 'tax' should not be a diners decision and may force many to accept the 'tax' through guilt. This practice also disguises the menu prices as lower than there really are. The $15 nachos is really $15.75.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Soup

Orly Renetzky

10 out of 10. You'll love this place. From the great atmosphere to friendly staff and awesome plant-based food, you will enjoy it all. Lots of parking. Great indoor/outdoor space, too!Dietary restrictions: They accommodate gluten free very readily.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac N Cheese, Burrito Supreme, Red Curry Bowl, Taco Salad

Daniel Johnson

Dietary restrictions: All vegan and oil free

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac N Cheese, Crunch Wrap, Meatball Sub

megan greeson-cramm

Vegetarian options: Everything here is vegan!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crunch Wrap

John Flynn

The food is fantastic, and everything is plant based. The drink menu is similarly impressive. I come here every time I'm in the area and it never disappoints me.

Em Moore

Vegetarian options: All vegan! All delicious!Dietary restrictions: All vegan, very GF friendly and no oil!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac N Cheese, Crunch Wrap, Serious Nachos, Strawberry Fields, Stoner Nachos, Soup

Melissa

This place is interesting. First off be ready to be either met at the door like they expected your arrival or ignored until you are about to leave. The place just seems incredibly disorganized. We were seated in the most uncomfortable booths I've ever sat in and then ignored for roughly 15 minutes as we watched party after party seated and then also ignored. Again, just as we are about to leave, we get the vegan pitch. OK, I can go on about off putting the whole place as but what about the food? It was worse than the service. Everything was over salted (not seasoned, but salted) pretend food. Vegan food can be delicious, but this wasn't even trying. Once you order, the food comes out so fast. None of the two dishes we had were cooked fresh. They were possibly assembled fresh, but everything had long sat. I had the smothered burrito and when the only thing that was edible is the beans in it, you have failed at burrito making. I am not a vegan so this was outside my usual places to dine but I have eaten vegan meals. This is one of the worst meals I've had in a long time, almost comically bad from the over eager yet really bad service, to the weird large statues your bill is attached to and plunked down next to your still full plate. It was an experience to say the least.Vegetarian options: This place is completely vegan.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

K. Cook

Friendly staff, delicious food and fun atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Linda Bolander

Tasty vegan food and very nice server. Will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christina Blackburn-Wanko

Everything in the place is vegan. I don't think I knew that going in, but it was delicious! I'd suggest the Supreme tacos. Soo good! The bloody Maria was also nice and spicy, which is perfect for me. The tequila selection was not great though. Great bartender/waitress. Cozy atmosphere. Loved it!Vegetarian options: Ots all vegan!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Soup

MysteriousHeadlines

The food was good. I got the sloppy Mac. I do wish their portions were bigger for the price. There were no sides to come with it. Restaurant is fun and cute insideVegetarian options: Menu is fully vegan

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Price

Huge menu! Nice atmosphere. Breakfast burrito and enchiladas were great! The Mexican corn chowder special was our favorite!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Soup

Terry Williams

I am visiting from PA and came here on the recommendation of family. The food and drinks were fantastic. I had the red curry bowl, french pressed coffee, the resurant created seasonal kombucha, and seven layer dip. The flavors were delightful. I am extremely impressed with the vegan creamer and vegan sour creams used. My brother-in-law really loved the restaurant brewed ginger bear and his dish also. I would highly recommend this place if you're in the area.Vegetarian options: The restaurant is entirely vegan.Dietary restrictions: They asked up front if there were any dietary restrictions or allergies.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Red Curry Bowl, Chips

Linda McMillan

The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was cozy and warm and the service friendly, welcoming, quick and delightful . A lovely experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Red Curry Bowl

Nikki K

Don't recommend for the non-vegan.No one in our party is vegan but we all eat primarily vegetarian. We all left not feeling well. Will not be returning.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

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