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    Balanced Rock Cafe

    3.5 (20 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    My little pumpkin enjoying the bison burger!!!
    Clinton B.

    Best burger I ever tasted!!!! My wife and I and my mom really enjoyed the Bison Burger and the chili cheese was so so amazing!!!! Also we tried the Cajun fries and let me tell you what lol it sure did remind me of Louisiana so I'm very happy with this cafe! Really good food and a little expensive but very well worth it!!! The service was amazing and very fast and we had our food within 20 mins! The atmosphere is amazing and they also have outside seating with heaters!

    Southwest chicken wrap with potato salad
    Aarti K.

    Honestly, the food just wasn't that great. I ordered the Southwest Chicken Wrap and Potato Salad on the side. The wrap was very basic, and had shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, chicken, and salsa. It wasn't that flavorful. The potato salad didn't taste quite right either. It had too much mayo, and some pieces of potato seemed like they weren't cooked long enough. I will say that the location is nice. Balanced Rock Cafe is right inside the Garden of the Gods Trading Post, so it's great as a stop to eat after hiking around the area. There are also plenty of wooden tables and chairs for dining in. Maybe it was just the particular dish I ordered, but I probably wouldn't return to eat here.

    Diana G.

    I know this place doesn't have great reviews but with all the walking we decided to make a pit stop and check it out either way. Located inside the trading post, you will also find lots of souvenirs and the cafe is located in the back right corner. Pretty much everything was overpriced so my husband and I decided to share a bowl of chili. It was a little on the colder side but it was still good and had good flavor.

    Karla M.

    Wonderful seating area nice chairs & tables Big menu with lunch items 1 breakfast item Friendly manager The overall space is nice. Blended into the gift shop Outside patio seating Outdoor patio Not much else I can think to say Wait yes there is... Frozen egg patty on breakfast sandwich. Not thrilled.

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    2 years ago

    service was great, the bison burger was amazing, very good food for what it's priced at 10/10 would recommend

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    7 years ago

    Paying for location. Slow--e-e-er service. Burger special was not a bad value and tasted OK. Enjoy the store and eat elsewhere.

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    11 years ago

    Crappy quality food for the price. They could do better. Stingy on sandwiches, and the quality leaves a lot to be desired.

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    I've walked by it a few times but never really noticed it before this past weekend. I was hanging…read moreout with my best friend and she chose The Loft for breakfast. We lined up with a few other locals, enjoying a beautiful morning together waiting for the doors to open. By the time it opened, there was 10 or 12 people excitedly waiting. As we walked in, we really loved the vibe of the place and the great smells coming from the kitchen and the coffee bar. I ordered a green chili cheddar bagel with plain cream cheese and a Coronado. Absolutely amazing! The staff was so cool and friendly. I could easily spend and hour or so just soaking up the atmosphere.

    I had some friends visiting this weekend and after walking around manitou, we had some time to…read morespare before going to the airport so we stopped for a little pick me up. I got a matcha latte and added pistachio to it - so good! They have many different flavors you can add to any drink that you choose so there's a lot of different variations you could do! We also got the bread pudding as a little treat. It was vegan - and I'm not a vegan but it was really good. They have other vegan options there which is nice for anyone with dietary restrictions. I thought I should note that I went here one time before and got a bagel sandwich which was super good! I forgot to take a picture that time but thought it was worth noting that they had good breakfast and bagels. I would definitely go back for breakfast when I'm in the area again!

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    Charming breakfast/brunch spot with friendly service and outstanding food…read more Had the breakfast burrito with sausage and green chile sauce. Totally recommend. Home fries were a big hit. Plenty of parking behind the restaurant.

    Man... I hate to leave a bad review for a mom and pop spot. But, I have to be honest. I took my…read morekids here based on the reviews, menu, food pics etc. We walked in on a Monday morning and sat down as the only table and some people at the bar counter. Ordered drinks. Got then drinks and then another person took our order. Everything was ok up to this point Our food came and was good. Nothing amazing (country fried steak for myself and normal kids fare for my kids). I also had a coffee. No one came to check on us. No one came to refill a water or my coffee. We only had two silverware and I couldn't get anyone's attention. At this point there was no one at bar and two other tables. No one even looked at us as I sat staring at them Then they offered more coffee to the table right behind me and walked away. Really? I'm from the south where we know pleasantries and service. To top it off, they didn't even put in my togo order that I asked for at the time of ordering. I couldn't have asked for it any other time, since no one ever checked on us... It's small, food was ok nothing amazing but service was god awful. I get it if your busy, but if you're not pay attention to your customers and stop talking to each other about your secret Santa dilemmas and looking at some persons tonies box. Wish I was making that up Also, half the reason I went was for a cinnamon roll to bring back to my wife. They only make them on Fridays, so that was a bummer, too.

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