I enjoyed Ivy Weil School. It was really nice. It was a junior high and they converted it into a venue with restaurants and bars and outdoor seating. Beer garden really a lot of fun. I would like to come back and explore this next time. I'm in town so clever. read more

Ivywild School - My daughter and her roomie being silly on snap chat. - Bakeries Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

What a fun and unique place Ivy Wild School is. Such a great and innovative idea to turn this established school building into a community market, complete with a gym, breweries and eateries. The stores have unique merchandise as well. The Detroit style pizza, empanadas, and drinks we tried were all tasty and made to order. The Principal's office bar tenders were fabulous and friendly. There was plenty of parking and the outer lights make a nice atmosphere when visiting at night. Expensive drinks but a memorable experience. Walking the stairs, creaky wood hallways, and using the restrooms still definitely has an "old school" look and feel to it. I almost expected to hear a school bell while visiting! read more

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Went there on a Tuesday night. Not many people around. It's a great place to go look at and love seeing a building like this being repurposes instead of bulldozed down. Good food, great drinks, and great place to enjoy a beer or cocktail, ambiance. read more

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You can definitely smell the history of the building. Great use of turning a school into shop/restaurant spot. Somewhere to stop by for lunch or do a little souvenir shopping. It seemed to be a local spot for people to come to work/study. I came to visit the Principals Office for the first time. The menu was very fitting but I ended up refueling with a cappuccino. The barista was quick to brew it up as well. I will be back to try their cocktails. It was very interesting to walk around because you had the remnants of an Elementary school but modernized and upgraded for adults. Definitely check it out. read more

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This is such a great and cozy venue. This is a great spot to meet friends to catch up or grab a coffee and work. We got BBQ and the flavor and bark were spot on. The staff at the BBQ place was super friendly and knowledgeable. The brewery had some really fun brews. Everything was reasonably priced. They have great patio and outdoor spaces. Also bring some cash and buy an art piece from the cute art vending machine in the hall. read more

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Overall, absoutely amazing idea and concept. The only let down is we came on a Saturday afternoon and it seemed like 65% of the stalls were closed. I would have loved the opportunity to sample more of the places that were in there. The aesthetic is cool and feels like you stepped back in time. Def worth a stop by! read more

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Love showing off this place whenever I take people here in the Colorado Springs area! Didn't tell my boyfriend where we were going when I plugged in the GPS and he was flabbergasted when we arrived thinking I took him to a real school lol! But he was amazed at the cool concept and we had fun exploring every room! Got coffee in the principal's office and saw a cute axolotl in a gift shop. The last time I came here I remember enjoying the food. Will come back again! read more

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What a cool place this is in CO springs. Apparently "Ivywild school" is an actual school building considered historic in CO springs, and after it closed as a school the community didn't want it to be torn down so it was converted into this public space with lots of little shops, restaurants, and bars - including a very cool bar called principal's office that I would recommend! I learned all this from my Airbnb host in CO springs. It was quite busy inside the school - I walked around and there are restaurants, other bars, and even little shops with eclectic Colorado souvenirs and other trinkets. It's all very vibey, I really dig it :) and there was TONS of parking out front too. Would def rec a visit here even just to check it out, it's cool! read more

Ivywild School - Out front (view from front of the parking lot) - Bakeries Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

I have a very specific complaint that might not affect all of you, but I have a lot of allergies and the only thing I can eat is the barbecue ribs. Every single time we go there with one exception they are out of ribs. We usually arrive around 5 PM. What kind of food manufacturer runs out of food at 5 o'clock in the afternoon? It's insane. If you don't care about eating ribs, I recommend the place highly, because my husband says everything is very good. read more

Ivywild School has been transformed into a food hall, and it's a fun spot to check out. We came by a little later in the evening, and most of the food vendors were still open, which was great. The building itself is really charming and fully accessible. There's also a community gym on site that offers Zumba and other classes. You'll find both indoor and outdoor seating, and everything was clean and well-maintained. read more

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Coming to school, what a CREEATIVE use of a functional building!!!!! A bankrupt elementary school converted to a brewery, shops, and eateries. read more

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Super cool use of this old school, they kept the character around very well and put a bunch of shops and restaurants inside. I hope they add more to it. All the businesses were cool. I'd love to come back for an event. Lots of good food and shopping options with both an indoor and outdoor area to hangout. read more

This place is really fun. A converted school that now has restaurants and bars inside. Everyone was super friendly. Highly recommend. read more

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I really like the idea of Ivywild. The setting has a great vibe and repurposing the building this way is a good use of it. It's a food hall with a variety of food establishments. You grab your own silverware and water. Then bus when done. It is quite loud so a little difficult to have a conversation but I think it likely depends on who else is seated in the same area as you. I had Bristol's Spark bbq, it was just okay. Green beans had good flavor but were so greasy. It was all really greasy. 1/2 chicken was very salty. Brisket was decent. Bbq beans were terrible-one bite and I threw them out. They tasted like cow crap smells (only way I can describe it). There are other eateries that have: pizza, salads, bakery, burgers/sandwiches. Overall, a good experience. For a group that wants to eat different things it's a good option. read more

Holy cow is this place cool! I wish we had a renovated school like this where we live. We came mainly for Bristol Brewing, but we loved walking around the old school. We ended up enjoying delicious cookies from one of the vendors and perused the cute little shop at the end by the stairs where we picked up a few trinkets. The fun facts painted in the restroom were fun to read. Adding some nostalgia to being back in school. This is definitely a must stop for travelers and a must visit for locals. Can't wait to come back to Colorado Springs someday just for this fun spot! read more

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What a cool place! They took an old shutdown school and turned it into a food court campus with bars, restaurants and a brewery. There is a bakery and some shops in here as well. Loved the vibe! read more

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This is such a cool place. We love going here! There are so many spots to try, and the outdoor lawn area is great for having kids to run around while you enjoy beer or food. They also have great cocktails at the Principals Office. It's an old school building too, so if you're looking for a cool spot to go to I'd highly recommend checking this out for an afternoon. read more

Fun concept and place to visit. An old school that's been renovated with multiple vendors- brewery, bbq, pizza, bakery with pies and cookies. Sat at the brewery and ordered stuff from vendors online (can also do in person) and went to pick it up and brought back to brewery to eat. Family friendly with high chairs available. Friendly staff. You bus yourself. read more

Such a special and unique spot. We stopped by here on our trip to Colorado Springs and it was definitely a highlight. Loved the school theme, the options for food (we had the bbq and loved it) and the beer/cocktail options. It's a huge space with both inside and outside seating. Highly recommend. read more

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This was a fun stop on my trip up to Wyoming. It was cool to wander around in a school turned shop/bar/restaurant that was reminiscent of the schools I attended. I had empanadas and spinach dip from decent pizza, which was delicious. Drinks at the principal's office was fun. Definitely recommend popping in at Odds and Ends. read more

Ivywild School - Empanada and Spinach Artichoke Dip from Decent Pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Such a cool and creative spot. So glad I stumbled into this place. It's got a couple of shops and a handful of different restaurants. A pizza place, BBQ, a beer setup, chicken, salad shop, and the cutest bar called The Principal's Office. It's all in a school building built in 1916. The gym is still there and fully intact. Loads of outdoor seating. All the staff we encountered was friendly. A definite must see in CoSp. read more

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Super cool concept having multiple different bars and restaurants all held within one location. Having the ability to rent out spaces for private parties is great too. Only issue was the inability to walk around with drinks because of the different liquor licenses held by different establishments. If everything is in one building you have to expect that groups of people will roam to different locations. read more

Ivywild School - Espresso martini - Bakeries Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Such a fun place! I love what they've done with this school. We came for trivia at Bristol, but enjoyed walking around and exploring. We didn't get a chance to try any of the food, we had just eaten before coming. But we look forward to partaking in some eats next time. The cute shop was also closed at that time. So that's another thing to check out at a later time. We hung around outside after trivia. Nice Adirondacks around a fireplace (not sure if these get lit or not.) Great spot to enjoy drinks & laughs. Will update after we visit again. read more

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Great facility for eating, relaxing, events, and celebrations! The space and environment inside and out provides a customer the freedom to enjoy what's offered for your taste and pleasure! I really enjoy and like what they offer a customer! Retired Teacher who worked at Ivywild Elementary School . Stephen Amella Educator read more

This place is very interesting. It's a great idea and I was surprised they had the Detroit-style pizza (not a fan of it, but it was good to see out in CO). I got a dessert empanada from Lazo's that I'd highly recommend, a beer from the brewery, and a BBQ mac-n-cheese from Spark. I didn't care much for the mac, but there's another place inside that also has interesting mac that I will try next time. Overall it's fun to park and walk around the school. There are some random places to eat, like an area with comfy chairs or you can have a party (looked like it could be rented out) in the gym. The bathrooms are the boys and girls rooms and have a lot of educationally motivating decor inside. I'm glad the group I hiked with introduced me to this place, and I'll be sure to stop in again. read more

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Very fun day at Ivywild School. This reminds me of the McMenamins Kennedy School in Portland (just much smaller). Bristol Brewing has a big presence on one end of the two story school and Axe and Oak Distillery on the other. Spread amongst other rooms are restaurants offering pizza, burgers, sandwiches, coffee and cakes. Outside, there was live music and plenty of seating to enjoy the sun and sounds. Parking is rough here and I had to find a spot in the neighborhood (just up the street next to a park). Overall, I recommend checking this place out and spending a few hours if you're in Colorado Springs. read more

It's an old school that now has a few restaurants inside. I went with the pizza and a flight from Bristol Brewing. Detroit style was great. The place is so cool. Clean and the staff is very nice. There's plenty of seating inside and outside. I definitely recommend coming here after Garden of the Gods. read more

Ivywild School - Bruschetta pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Very unique and enjoyable place to eat. Vendors are nice and provided great service. I had a burger that was delicious. I'll be going back to enjoy the relaxed vibe. read more

Obsessed with this spot!!! What a cool way to repurpose a school that otherwise would have been torn down. I love that they actually kept it like a school inside - my teacher friend was almost too familiar with it, lol. Lots of great food options too. I went intending to get a salad, but then I saw Detroit Style Pizza!! I can never pass that up, and it was delicious. They offer build your own pizzas which is great. The cocktail bar was packed but the menu was huge and super unique. The bartenders were attentive and friendly. The brewery and tap rooms were more chill with faster service. There is definitely something for everyone here, and it's a great way to spend a couple hours when in the area. read more

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This is a favorite stop of mine whenever I visit The Springs. What a great concept, to take an old historic building and turn it into a great community oriented place. This is a reclaimed Elementary School that was built in 1916. A favorite place of mine within Ivywild is the Principal's Office. I love how they subtitle it, "Libations For The Troubled." You may order coffee or cocktails there. It's great to walk around Ivywild and feel the history of the place. There are plenty of eateries within Ivywild that feature empanadas, Detroit style pizza, burgers or BBQ. There is also a nice brewery on-site. I would be skeptical if someone were to tell me that they couldn't find anything good to eat here. I already tried the empanadas that are sold at Lazy Empanada. It was one of the best I've had! Loved the crispy (not burned) crust. There is plenty of parking on the side streets. This is a great place for a first date or subsequent ones. The Principal's Office has a nice outside patio area with plenty of seating for the warmer weather. When I visited the Principal's Office for the first time, I sat outside with a friend in the summer while enjoying drinks and had a wonderful time. I love all of the cute paddles with holes in them for door handles on the cabinets. They should make key chains of them. They have a small gift shop to buy hats or shirts. Overall, this is a great place to visit, if you haven't been to Ivywild. If you're visiting from out of town, I recommend putting this on your list of places to see. Great place to have lunch, dinner or to end your day with a refreshing cocktail. I hope that you have a pleasant visit! read more

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Awesome drink menu & environment! Service is great! Establishment is cool with several food options within. read more

Ivywild School - old fashioned and can't remember hers. we had several! - Bakeries Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

It feels like it's really close to being great but something seems to be missing. The best part though is the shuffle board in one of the reateraunts, more places need that! It does have a couple options for everybody though. read more

This place is so cute! A food hall in an old school, clever use of a space. My daughter ate a burger & fries from Ivywild Kitchen & she ate every last bite of it including her fries, the guy at the counter was so friendly & had great energy. Great service! They had decent BBQ Bristol's Spark but id skip the brisket, it was a little dry. The ribs were tender and tasty & they have a mustard & regular BBQ sauce. The mustard sauce was a little tastier than the regular one. The regular BBQ sauce was in the sweeter side. read more

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Charming environment as the former schooling environment has been maintained yet repurposed. Service is great and they offer many food options. We only had the pizza and it was phenomenal. read more

Ivywild School - Entrance to the Ivywild school. - Bakeries Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

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This place was super cool. I went there for a get together with my coworkers. It's pretty nice inside with an open area to find different food choices and places to get drinks. It's nice you can grab whatever you want and sit wherever. It's great for a big group to come her because everyone can find something they like. I tried the empanadas with pineapple lemonade at Lazo Empanadas and it was really good. We sat inside the Bristol Pub. It was busy for a Weds night. Fun place with some games there like chess and shuffle board. I would recommend to anyone visiting Colorado Springs to check this place out! read more

Ivywild School - Front entrance to Ivywild School - Bakeries Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

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This is such a cool spot on Colorado Springs! I love the idea of repurposing this space into a cool new spot for lots of different businesses. The little gift shop has adorable stickers and knickknacks of all kinds. I definitely recommend checking out the old cigarette machine that now dispenses little art pieces! I love the creativity in this and the way to buy little art pieces from artists! The food and drink options are great here, and I love that everyone can try something different while with a group so that everyone can get what they want! The interior is so cool and has fun art all over. The bartenders at The Principal's Office were great, and I really enjoyed the empanadas from another vendor as well! If you live in Colorado Springs or just visiting, Ivy Wild is definitely worth a stop! read more

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I thought I wrote a review here some time ago. Great fun place. Spread out but fun. Enjoy the school facilities made into multiple venues of food and drink. Pizza. Salads. Burgers. Empanadas. On the weekends...bbq. We enjoyed the bbq. Brisket that tasted amazing. Tender. But cold. Home made brats that were fantastic. Nice beer selection. Cool atmosphere. read more

Ivywild School - Some interior. - Bakeries Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Goldstar Bakery is the standout here. The people are beyond kind and welcoming and the baked goods are decadent. We split a berry pie and it was impossible not to finish despite the generous portion. Gluten free options are available in cookies and pies. Highly recommend for a stop! read more

Wow, What a cool place! So its an old school building turned into a venue. They have shops, bars, walk up windows for all sorts of foods. They have tables and chairs inside and out. Surprisingly my two Favorite things about this place was Cloth napkins and a Walk up water station. Let me explain the water station. There is a spot that has a bunch of full water bottles that you just grab and take to your table. You don't have to wait for someone to fill your water, you just go grab a bottle or two, Fantastic! Five stars right there alone! I love it! We got our food from a BBQ spot called Bristol's Spark. I had a smoked sausage glizzy with slaw, delicious. My brother got the pulled pork sando, delicious. My niece had the loaded waffle fries, delicious. My nephew had a slice of pizza, from a different spot, delicious. It was such a cool place. They had music going, lots of people just having a great time. It was like a carnival over there. Definitely check this place out. read more

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This was just a cool atmosphere to be able to relax at for a while. It is a company that bought an old school and turned it into multiple mini-restaurants (based on the type of food) and had a brewery here as well. The beers were great, I stuck with the IPAs but I was very happy. The food was pretty good too, we had a mix of pizza, burgers, salads, green chili fries, and empanadas. It was largely self-service, you go place your order and they will text you when to come pick it up. Outside is a chill area where kids can play and you relax with a beer. I would definitely go back here again. read more

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