50 Best American Restaurants near Peterson Afb

“Best lunch spot around. All you can eat buffet and drinks for only $13. Hard to find since it’s not advertised at all, it’s a small room down the hall in a wooden cabin like building. No signage but it’s open to the public if you’re on base for a job. Easily the most filling meal I’ve had all week“

“As a visitor to Colorado Springs, I’m already missing Shuga’s. I came in for both lunch and dinner during my trip and wished I had time to try the whole menu. Everything was fresh, creative, and full of flavor. The Café Tray—which features the menu highlights—was a perfect sampler. The Cuban Mojo Sandwich and Key Lime Pie were excellent. Cocktails were perfectly balanced. The space itself is as thoughtful as the food. Beautiful art prints by a local artist line the walls, each representing a year of the business. There’s a cozy garden yurt out back that offers additional seating. It’s a unique, welcoming place with real personality. The staff clearly enjoy working together—it felt like a fun, supportive, family-like crew. I was lucky to be served by Missy, who made my day. I chatted with the chef at the bar after his shift; he was totally delightful and he clued me into his favorite local spots. Free street parking was easy to find, and I’d definitely recommend checking out their website—there’s a lot of fun lore behind the place. Everything about Shuga’s is spot-on.“

“Me and my man went to lazy dog for dinner last night, the server was super sweet and very attentive despite it being busy. Our server was Jaime and she had not only taken good care of use but everyone else based on the smiles with her interactions with them. My partner’s food came out burnt the first time but Immediately as we mentioned it our waitress notified her boss and had the kitchen remake which came out much better and was able to be enjoyed. Not only did she help us out with the food but offered compensation and was very kind and welcoming to the feedback. I really appreciate people like Jaime who go above and beyond, will definitely be returning soon!“

“We came to black bear to have breakfast and Miss Brooklynn was our server and she was so attentive she made our day start out beautifully. Thank you Brooklynn. She earned her 5 stars for sure!!!“

“Brooklyn was a terrific sever and her courtesy and attention is a great reason for us to return.“

“We love bubba's! We come all the time and tonight they had an off night and got our order wrong. When I called, they were so polite and took care of us! We love them even more now. They do great things for the community and the food and staff are amazing 🤩“

“I am celiac GF and the staff is happy to treat me and my LARGE family well. Staff is well versed in gluten free and other allergy needs. One of the only places I can go with 5 kids and food allergies where the staff cares“

“Great breakfast, good service!“

“My husband and I recently dined at Four in COS. Came from Virginia! We were so inspired after seeing Brother compete on Chopped, we knew we had to taste his food. The menu was creative. The food divine. The service outstanding. We licked our plates clean! Highly recommend 👌“

“excellent scratch made food. Great service.“

“Neat place! My son enjoyed getting in the cockpit. You can eat in the plane or inside the restaurant. Food is actually decent compared to a lot of places with rave reviews in Springs! We were satisfied with the whole experience and will go back.“

“Service was great. Server and other employees were friendly and polite. Food was average but bakery items were wonderful. Atmosphere was decent though as busier time came around dense seating created alot of back ground noise and conversations.“

“Great place to eat. The wait staff is very nice and friendly. Very willing to assist any way they can. Wide variety on the menu.“

“This should be the hottest spot in Colorado Springs. The vibe was so cool and upscale while also being relaxed. The FOOD…OMGOSH. We’ve been a lot of places and this is one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Seriously everything (service, drinks, apps, meal) was perfect. Thank you so much!!“

“cute place with a nice patio, good service and great food.“

“Delicious food. Fast, friendly service. Highly recommend.“

“My roommate and I went last night. Our server was Alexis. She is brilliant! Very attractive, energetic and friendly. We go to The Black Eyed Pea often and have had great service, but not like Alexis. We will be back and will be when she is working. Thanks again Alexis!“

“It’s delicious! Best Philly I have had in years. Husband told me it was great but he didn’t tell me it was this awesome! Go try it out. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Wait time went by faster than quoted! Fad, friendly service. Coffee is the best I have had and refills were perfectly timed. Will definitely be dropping by to buy a bag to brew at home. All menu items were delicious and filling. I bought additional giant cinnamon rolls to share with absent family members. So GOOD!“

“the fried pickles are amazing!“

“Not what I was expecting for a top suggested restaurant. Music to load couldn't here each other talk. Not much of a menu selection. Staff was great. Atmosphere was nice. Had more of a club vibe with a menu.“

“Great food and hospitality“

“Was very nice place, good food and friendly service“

“Curbside pickup works very well! Prompt and service oriented team!“

“My first visit! Wow! A friend and I enjoyed breakfast here this morning! Everything was amazing!! We had Eggs Benedict and East Coast Scramble. Food was hot, cooked perfectly, tasted great, and there was plenty of it! Service from Tia Lynn was excellent.“

“Love this place so much! I’m not usually a fan of chain restaurants but my favorite thing about this place is the fact that they source locally as much as they can. We have been here a few times now and every single time it has been great. The food and service are consistently good. Every server we have had was amazing. I used to work in restaurant industry for years so I notice the little things. I love to see multiple managers on the floor talking to customers, refilling drinks, running food. One server I have to point out is Jennifer, she’s never actually been our server but always remembers us, specifically my daughter who was having a meltdown one day and she offered to bring her a bowl of fruit. And we weren’t even in her section. Great service, thank you!“

“Wow! You don't want to miss this restaurant! They have something on the menu to suit everyone's taste and dietary preferences. The tables are always clean in the service is impeccable. The portions are really nice size and a good value for the price! No reason to go anywhere else. I love 3 hours away and visit this place every time I come to Colorado springs.“

“We can't rave enough about this place. We come here every chance we get. We have had some long lines and wait times, but the snow balls are worth it. Employees are nice and do a great job. Well done guys, keep up the great work. Since the sno-balls are always made on the spot we never worry about them melting. They are only made when you are next in line.“

“I took my family to celebrate my college graduation to Gates Grille and everyone had a wonderful time. The scenery is absolutely beautiful and we had a table outside with amazing views. Our waitress was very kind, attentive, and gave us a great experience. The food was excellent and the menu has enough variety to suit everyone's tastes. The restaurant even stayed open late for us because we had booked a reservation on the later side and were extremely accommodating and gracious to do so. I would recommend Gates Grille to anyone visiting or living in Colorado Springs looking for wonderful atmosphere, views of Cheyenne Mountain, and excellent service and food.“

“This should be the hottest spot in Colorado Springs. The vibe was so cool and upscale while also being relaxed. The FOOD…OMGOSH. We’ve been a lot of places and this is one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Seriously everything (service, drinks, apps, meal) was perfect. Thank you so much!!“

“Great service and great food! I had the stuffed French toast and it was beautiful and delicious!“

“We took our kids to the Cheyenne mountain zoo and chose to stay at the Marriott. No one told us the zoo was up hill both ways, but it was beautiful. After deciding we were too tired to go out we had dinner at Ascent. Our server Cameron was fantastic and very polite. We were surprised at the portions and the food was very good. Thank you again Cameron for a great experience. We'll definitely stay again.“

“We have been regulars at Quinn's since their opening day. Our favorite place in town, especially when the Celtic music is playing. The best bartenders in the universe work here and the manager (Meredith) is wonderful.“

“Absolutely loved our breakfast was outstanding. Jason our waiter rocked. We will be back.“

“This place has figured out the perfect sandwich. Not joking. It is mouth watering every bite. The manager Joe is friendly and easy to talk to and explained the history of the place when I inquired. There's a reason for their growth. If you don't know, I promise you want to. Could go on and on about it. So glad I'm in the know now!!!

Just want to know when you're gonna get a shop in grand junction colorado? The next day I went and 8 at the 1 on 52nd and Wadsworth I think, and bye they were pretty much just as good. The place is killing it. And uh, I hate it because I gotta settle for Subway, Jimmy Jones or something and they're good, but they're not on the level of snarfs...!!!“

“Update: Unfortunately, due to 5 negative experiences in a row at Porkbutt, I feel inclined to alter my review. Because of constantly being out of items / deciding to opt for Gold Peak tea instead of the delicious fresh brew they had been using, I don’t think I will be visiting again any time soon. I’ve tried once or twice per week for a month to visit, and each time had to go elsewhere. But the tea thing really was a big blow for me. I LOVED their fresh house made iced tea. 😞 My boyfriend and I had been wanting to try Porkbutt BBQ for a while and finally had the opportunity yesterday. We pulled up at 11:52 and waited in the car since they don’t open till noon. They opened early at 11:55. The staff was 10/10. Knowledgeable, kind, and courteous. The food was INCREDIBLE. My boyfriend is a Rudy’s fan, but I’m not since they don’t have good sides in my opinion. But Porkbutt has amazing meat and sides. We got chicken nuggets, mac n cheese, sweet potato fries, iced tea, lemonade, and he got the brisket grenade. The cheese sauce on the mac n cheese and grenade was so unique, I asked a staff member what that unique flavor was that gave it just the tiniest kick, and she said hatch green chiles. It was really good. The nuggets aren’t frozen bagged nuggets, they are fresh cut chicken thighs breaded and fried to order. And everything in the restaurant is gluten free. They also have all sauces made from scratch, including the ranch which I dipped my nuggets and sweet potato fries in. And I’m an iced tea snob, and the tea was SO GOOD. The only thing that wasn’t perfect was the mac n cheese noodles were a little too soft for me, but still delicious. Even their business name and logo are adorable. Highly, highly recommend this restaurant!“

“We love Bad Daddy’s !!! Always get great service from our server Nikki! She’s the best! And food is always great!“

“Great service and great food!! The food came out very quickly, and our server Catrina was fantastic, and was so sweet and accommodating to my daughter. We will be back again, probably gonna be our usual after church lunch spot ☺️“

“My mom sister and I went into Guthries for some snacks and beverages. Nicole was our waitress, and we’ve never had a better restaurant experience. She was so fun and beautiful, and we can’t wait to go back!!!“

“The first time at this place the food was delicious and good atmosphere“

“We celebrated wedding anniversary #50, and #51 at Cowboy Star. Fantastic! Dinner is always incredible. Rebecca and Elena helped us in the best ways imaginable. We highly recommend.“

“went for brunch coupon in monthly mag eggs/chorizo were best i have , potatos also good - wanted more, croissant coffee very good also. wife green chile good, yes tables are small had to put phone glasses on window sill, nice art work on walls. open only to 1 on sunday and dinner 5-9 rest of week, starting bfast sept 25 during week , small patio on sidewalk if nice weather“

“What a great little spot. Great food, relaxed vibe. We have found our new spot to run off to. 10/10 recommend.“

“mango habanero are the best i just tried their fried oreos they are to die for!“

“few months ago, we had meal at this restaurant. I wasn't satisfied my ordered due to pricing meal is not reflecting in the store price compare to online price. So I called the corporate manager, to my surprised, they sent me a complimentary meal and today, I used for a meal. Thank you and appreciate it. The food was great as always.“

“Just tried the quesabirria…. DELICIOUS OMGEEEEEZ AND it was a huge plate and I’m stuffed but I need more! So glad I found em on DoorDash“

“We loved this restaurant. So many excellent choices was hard to pick just one. Nice romantic setting. Will definitely go again if in the area and would highly recommend!“

“We’re currently visiting my sister and her family in Colorado Springs, and decided to eat brunch together here. I was beyond impressed! My 2 year old (who will be 3 next week) has multiple food allergies. Normally going out to eat is a tough experience. Our server was so nice and when I mentioned allergies her response was “oh we take food allergies seriously, let me make sure that item is a safe food.” Not only was it the very first time he was able to order off of a kids menu (normally we feel lucky to get him one or two items ale carte), but the food came out with a “ALLERGY” flag in it which made us all feel safer about him eating it. He loved the meal, no allergic reaction, and the service/wait staff was FANTASTIC. I can’t wait to go back the next time we visit. 🥰“

“Always are go to place…. Drinks 🍹 are on point….“

“Excellent food and service, as always!“