I'm not usually that interested in gift shops, but this is one of the best I've ever been in. It's…read morehuge and they have something for everyone! Both inexpensive items, touristy items, and some high-end items. At the visitor center, the postcards were a dollar and here they were three for a dollar here. I wouldn't mind paying a dollar for a postcard if I just needed a couple but I always buy 20 and send them to a lot of people. They people working at the counter were super nice and friendly, even asking where we were traveling from. This is my second time here in 10 years and it's been a great experience both times

The place is a must stop if you want any Colorado souvenirs or you need a quick bite to eat!…read more This store has virtually anything you could want- art, clothes, mugs, rocks, books, and food. I love that they feature some local artists! Maybe I'll have my children's book in there some day?! It's really large but quaint inside. Staff is friendly. Free parking outside. Inside and outside dining available. Bring your own bag or purchase a reusable one.

We saw this place on social media and my boyfriend decided to make reservations for our…read moreanniversary. And it was a bit complicated getting up to the castle, but once we were there, the scenery is amazing and so so beautiful. As soon as you enter the castle, it is old vibes all around. It's so vintage and cute. We got sat early and when we sat down, we realized it was a set menu, which honestly had to be our favorite part. We hate deciding what to eat. Everything they brought out was so delicious and we never waited too little or too long for the next course. The tea was absolutely amazing and even though they're a little portions, I definitely was full and satisfied. We visit the gift shop where if you provide your receipt, you get 15% off your purchase, which I thought was a really really nice touch. Overall, I really do want to come back I had such an amazing time and I felt like a princess.

I went here with a party of 9 for a bachelorette weekend on a Saturday morning and had a wonderful…read moretime! Our server was phenomenal. We accidentally booked for 8, and she was able to accommodate and bring us another chair. The food was great - it's a set menu so everyone gets the same items to share. My favorite dishes were hands down the scones. You get to choose 1 tea, and I loved the Sakura cherry rose tea. Pricing is also quite affordable, considering how expensive high tea is usually. It came out as around $50 per person. All around great experience, and you really can't beat the views. It's literally a castle.

My friend and I came in for afternoon tea and absolutely loved it here! The place is decorated so…read moreadorably and even the outside just makes it look so festive. This was my first experience with afternoon tea so we really enjoyed this. The woman serving us was lovely and helpful. It was reasonably priced in my opinion and we loved trying the teas and little snacks. We recommend the king chocolate chai tea and the wedding blend, and the scones were our favorite! If you're looking for a cutesy girly place to enjoy, this is absolutely your spot.

We chose this place to celebrate our Galentines Day and we enjoyed it…read more Super cute decorations all over the place starting from the outside. The staff is super welcoming and the story behind this establishment is so cute and fun. There are plenty of teas to order from and they also offer a vegetarian menu for those of us who don't eat meat. Overall the food was good, but it can always get better. The soup and salad was fabulous. The tea tray was good, although I wasn't floured by it. So much fun to experience high tea in COS

I went here many years ago with my ex wife, Voldemort. Voldemort was pure evil, so she was…read moreinstantly infuriated by all things good. She hated Miramont castle. It was gorgeous and peaceful and the staff were very kind. She practically burst into flames upon entrance. Fantastic experience and worth every penny. Also they ward off evil.

It may not be possible to have a more enjoyable Tea than the one we had here on this gorgeous…read moreautumn afternoon when Manitou Springs glistened. We parked, unintentionally, in the back lower level, so entered through the "dungeon," where we met Kelly, the friendly, tiaraed Duchess of the Dungeon. We were early for our seating, so she regaled us with stories of her childhood adventures in the Castle, where she met "residents" (of the spiritual kind). I use a walker, and there is a back staircase equipped with a chair lift--a new experience for me, and much appreciated. The Queen's Parlor Tea Room was tastefully decorated for Halloween. My friend and I donned slightly outrageous hats before we were seated. The china is lovely, small arrangements of fresh flowers are scattered about, and the afternoon light was heavenly. Our server, Kayla, was delightful, dressed in Victorian style. We made our tea selection from the extensive menu: Pecan Caramel for my friend, and Chai for me. Both were delicious, and the tea pots hold four cups, so there's plenty to share. Light Victorian Tea is three courses: Scones, Savories, and Sweets. The selections vary day-to-day, but all is fresh and beautifully presented and delectable. The scones were of generous size and served right from the oven. Yum! We happened to have the room to ourselves, but Kayla didn't rush us. Instead, we were made to feel welcomed guests. The tiny powder room has the lowest toilet I've ever encountered anywhere, but luckily there's a grab rail. It was needed! At the end of our time there, I decided to descend the outside stairs rather than use the chair lift again. Another employee, Kate, obligingly carried my lightweight rollator down for me. Really, it's apparent employees are happy here, and love their Castle. And so did we. I can hardly wait to return.

Great little market with a variety of food shops: Cheese,…read morebaked goods, kombucha, crepes. Even live music from time to time. Highly recommend you check it out soon!

A cozy place with coffee, crepes, cheese, and chocolate. What more could you want?…read moreThey also do free Bloody Mary's so this place is off to a really strong start in my book. We came for the crepes and discovered lots more. I'm excited to come back and better inspect all of the desserts they offer. There's plenty of seating and on a Sunday in the afternoon it wasn't too packed. Although I suppose if this place takes off that may change! We even had what seemed like the manager/owner come over and say hello. :)

Hidden gem. Christian bookstore. Great coffee- loved the iced pumpkin dirty chai. Little indoor…read moreseating but great outdoor seating in a beautiful setting next to garden of the gods. You need to pay to park on weekends but free on weekdays. The guard at the gate will give you a pass to go here for 2 hours- and no wandering around the campus unless you are staying at Glen Eyrie. Delicious sandwiches- hot. Turkey Reuben was great. And roast beef sandwich was pretty good. Sandwiches come with a drink from the case and a small bag of chips.

I had high hopes for the bookstore but it was pretty small and mostly had religious books and…read moretouristy gifts. I was staying in the castle with my partner so we stopped in here to check it out and ended up getting a couple of drinks and no books. The drinks were so good we went a second time the next day! I got The Queens Cap and The Denver and both were delicious.

We had a great high tea today- excellent service, food and tea selection. The fun hats are a nice…read moretouch too!

The food was very creative and delicious. Everything was fresh. There was a wide selection of teas…read more The two teas we chose were very good. I highly recommend the Desert Sage - it's blue but turns purple with lemon juice. How neat! The tea room was medium-sized. It had a cute and charming Victorian ambiance. They had lots of tea party hats to dress up. So fun! I'm taking a star off because of The Queen's Parlour's PRICING and the design of their service routine. There is a $10 per person difference between the Light Victorian Tea ($35 pp) and High Tea ($45 pp). For an extra $10 pp, you basically get a fruit cup and a second pot of tea (different flavor). The service was impersonal with being served in sequence, so you hear the same spiel table after table introducing each course. It felt very factory-like. There was only one server for the majority of our visit, and she definitely did her best with how the tea service is done here. Again, the food was very good and flavorful. I would return again if a visiting friend or family member wanted to experience the tea room here. I would just opt for the Light Victorian Tea. We did tour the castle after tea and visit the gift shop. Everyone who worked at the castle was very pleasant to interact with.

I decided to treat myself on my birthday and go shopping! I got to Delilah's in person location…read moreabout an hour before they opened, but the attached salon welcomed me in and told me to ask if I had any questions! Already so nice! And then I looked around and everything there is so cute!!! It was hard to limit myself! And I was told multiple times they get new items in weekly. Everyone was so kind and helpful! I'll definitely be returning!