12 Best American Restaurants in Manitou Springs

“Adams Cafe is a true local gem! I love their menu — so many fresh, healthy options made with care and great ingredients. The baked goods are absolutely outstanding, and the cake of the month had us all smiling. Everything tastes homemade and full of heart. Can’t wait to come back!“

“If you visit Garden of the Gods, you have to stop by the Garden of the Gods Trading Post for lunch! We did, and it was delicious!“

“I loved my stay at Cliff House while visiting Manitou Springs. At check in I was surprised with a complimentary upgrade from a standard king room to a deluxe king. Completely unexpected and so thankful for. The room was clean, had a beautiful view of the mountains, a cozy fireplace, huge bathroom with a jacuzzi bathtub, heated toilet seats, a bathrobe and the personalized welcome message on the tv was a nice touch. Room service was fast and courteous. The valet service was always very fast and friendly as well. I have no complaints, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and highly recommend Cliff House to others visiting Manitou Springs.“

“Amazing restaurant, customer service was amazing! Food was delicious, portions were prefect. When we are back in town, we will for sure coming back! 10/10“

“My husband, son and I enjoyed lunch at this establishment. It was delicious. A shout out for your berry salad and your teriaki chicken! We are back home in St Louis now and I miss your food already. Our waiter happened to be from Edwardsville, IL and he was great! Both tables next to us were also from Missouri too. Fun atmosphere!“

“Ok ya’ll, I don’t throw the word perfect around lightly, but Marchand Ranch has genuinely earned it.

From the moment we pulled up the drive and the mountain landscape opened up into those breathtaking panoramic views, we knew we had found something truly special. This isn’t just a wedding venue — it’s a living, breathing piece of the earth that somehow manages to feel both wildly natural and impeccably curated. The gorgeous mountain terrain, the golden light, the open skies stretching endlessly above the peaks. Every guest we had said that it is an incredibly beautiful place.

But what took this experience from beautiful to unforgettable was the staff.

I want to say this plainly: the team at Marchand Ranch is extraordinary. From the very first planning call all the way through the final dance of the night, every single member treated us like we were the only wedding they’d ever cared about. They anticipated needs we didn’t even know we had, handled every single thing with grace and a smile, and went so far above and beyond that we are still talking about the service - Tiffany and entire family, Solana, Derek, and Ryaison to name a few.

You know that feeling when you walk into a room and everyone makes you feel like a rockstar? That’s exactly what the Marchand Ranch team delivers — effortlessly, consistently, and with genuine warmth that simply can’t be faked.

Marchand Ranch isn’t just a venue. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel something — rooted in the mountains, celebrated, and completely seen. If you are even remotely considering it for your wedding, stop searching. You’ve found the one.

Ten stars if I could.“

“Awesome breakfast spot, especially after a long hike. The food is reasonably priced and delicious. Especially the cast iron pancakes, which were some the the best pancakes ive had. Service is a little odd since you need to call the cook from the back, but it is well worth it.“

“Had lunch there. Small menu but everything we had was very tasty. Very good service. Want to go back and try more items on the menu. This one doesn’t disappoint.“

“I got the Philly cheesesteak breakfast burrito and it was great! Lighty toasted on the outside and the meat was seasoned well and everything else in it was delicious! The waitress was very friendly and willingly helpful with my questions I had for my vacation visit. Also had a cool old timey vibe. 10/10 recommend“

“Amazing restaurant, customer service was amazing! Food was delicious, portions were prefect. When we are back in town, we will for sure coming back! 10/10“

“Fun place, friendly servers and good food!“

“Amazing food and the staff is very friendly. I enjoy the outdoor seating area in the summer“