Ranking my food from favorite to least favorite: 1. Fried Chicken 2. Biscuits 3. Apple Butter (Better then the Covington Beef House in Indiana - iykyk 4. Brownie Pudding, or something like that? 5. Chicken gravy. And I'm not a gravy connoisseur. 6. Okra Casserole - I've never tried anything like this and I enjoyed it. It was less casserole and more mixed veggie. 7. Riced potatoes 8. Coleslaw It was something good to experience once. I think it's good for people who rarely get a home cooked meal. The etiquette is to wait on the porch and a server will come to the door at some point. The lighting seemed off but maybe that was me. It's like a house with a couple of dining tables in each room. Interesting setup and cozy. Take that how you'd like. Highly recommend reservations. Food was delicious read more

Juniper Valley Ranch is such a special gem of a restaurant. The menu has not changed from 1951 and has been in the family for 6 generations now, how amazing is that!?. For us, this was truly an incredible and delicious experience eating at a place that felt more like being in someone's home rather than a restaurant. We would love to come back here for the holidays as we heard they have the fire place going. read more

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Amazing customer service. We were driving from Denver to Colorado Springs the long way and happened upon this place 45 mins before close. Mckye offered to go meals along with some great local recommendations of things to do. Thanks so much for going above and beyond making this an even better day! read more

Juniper Valley Ranch - American Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

We were visiting the area and this place was highly recommended to try for the unique experience it offers. Family style fried chicken and all the fixings! We had a great time and highly recommend giving it a try when in the area. read more

Juniper Valley Ranch - American Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

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I work at the Colorado Springs airport and have many an opportunity to recommend places to go, things to do and places to eat. Juniper Valley will be last on my list. My husband came to Colorado and he wanted a unique place to eat so I suggested Juniper Valley. Their website at the top says reservations are highly recommended but they do take walk in's. At the very bottom of their website it says reservations required. We were going right at 5pm when they open and since I did not know when his flight would arrive I did not make a reservation. When we walked in we noticed over 8 empty tables but before we could get any farther the kid at the door said he would not be able to accommodate us. He would not even allow us to see if anyone had cancelled or maybe no showed as we were willing to wait. He just kept ushering us out the door saying reservations were required. So we went back to our car and used the phone to call for reservations. The girl that answered was very pleasant and said they had plenty of space that day when would we like. We made the reservations for 530pm and proceeded back inside. This kid was not going to let us have a table and he did not care what the girl on the phone had said. Over 8 tables were still empty and the place is small and intimate so I was not about to match the scene he was making. We decided to go on into Canon City and we spent a lot of money elsewhere. After telling friends at work I was not surprised to hear others saying the food was mediocre and the place was not worth the hassle. read more

There is no denying that this place is gorgeous, and the food is really great! But while these were on point, the service was quite surly. Maybe that's part of the ambiance? It didn't quite fit the vibe, in my opinion. If I lived locally, I would be back with groups of out of towners looking for an experience. But I wouldn't go out of my way to come visit on my own, solely on the feeling of the service not being very warm. read more

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The food was just okay at best, very bland and lacking any real flavor or seasoning. I wouldn't normally leave a harsh review for that alone, but unfortunately the experience got much worse after. Within hours of eating here, I became extremely sick and ended up dealing with it for multiple days. It was genuinely miserable and completely ruined my week. I'm confident it was this meal that caused it, as it was the only new food I had. Based on that experience, I won't be returning. read more

This is a secret spot! Who would imagine that this restaurant has been around for over 70 years! The recipes and philosophy are the same too, feed good folks great food with a smile and they will return. Again and again! I have visited Colorado 4 times in less than two years and have enjoyed a family meal there every time. Expect a huge meal, dessert and a warm glow from both the servers as well as the beautiful adobe fireplace that sets the mood and amplifies the ambiance. Don't miss it, cuz if you blink you'll drive by this diamond in the rough. read more

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My wife and I had a.wonderful dinner.here Saturday. Our first time here. They just opened for the season a few days ago. Reading some reviews we were reluctant on going. We.went anyways and we are glad we.did. Isabella was amazing. Fast professional and very nice. As a matter of fact everyone was fast, professional and kind. We noticed a review a month ago. They weren't even open a month ago. Everything was great food was good service was great and when in doubt try it for yourself. Dont listen to reviews. Im glad we went. read more

This place used to be a family favorite but times have certainly changed! When we first came here it was very pleasant experience with the staff and the food was amazing. This last time we came to visit for a family birthday, there was a party of six of us and the waiter was nice and accommodating like always but then this other lady appeared out of no where and started handling our table and she never introduced herself and didn't have a name tag but she did have a striped shirt which was is definitely a different attire from the other servers(needless to say very unprofessional from her part) I don't know if she was a manager but she was very rude it almost felt very targeted towards because she was very happy to talk to the people behind us and very loudly I might but almost annoyed with us! The food was good like always but when she asked us if we wanted any refills we said yes and she even ASKED us how much more chicken we wanted and we said 5 more pieces and she said "she could only do 3 pieces" when she brought the refills there only 2 pieces and the potatoes looked as if she grabbed someone else plate to our table! I am very disappointed with the services and sad to see that this place could hire such an unprofessional person when the place itself is very cozy and delicious! And I feel relived to see that other people agree with me in the reviews so maybe it wasn't a targeted message to us! read more

Great fun family style place been chowing down there for 50 some years! Can't wait for spring opening.

I LOVE the charming setting of this place! It is rustic and quaint in the best possible way. The menu is small but well-executed. The fried chicken and Nashville hot chicken are both tasty and juicy and the skin is flavorful. The cole slaw and the biscuits were some of my favorite items. The service was so friendly and I felt super welcomed. definitely check it out! They do close from December to Easter and they require a reservation. read more

The service was atrocious. When we asked for more chicken and rolls we were told it would be limited.We have been there many time,s but never again. read more

We were very disappointed with the service,we have been there multiple times, but this visit was not good,we were a party of seven,we asked for more chicken but we're told it was limited the same with the rolls,our server seemed to be irritated with us,I noticed the other servers were the same,are they under new management? We will not be back,we had driven over an hour,it used to be one of our favorite places, no more. read more

Such a great history! A little bit of a drive, but such a traditional home-cooked meal and atmosphere. read more

Juniper Valley Ranch - American Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Best Chicken from Penrose to Fort Carson because it's the only restaurant, that's it. This place serves the worst flavorless chicken we have ever eaten. 25.00 unlimited chain saw chicken dinner I wouldn't go again if it was free. Safeway deli fried chicken slays this garbage. The water was the best as well. read more

This place was a terrific stop while in CO Springs. This is a quaint and homey restaurant with amazing ambiance and rich homage to their past. The food was over the top incredible and felt like a home cooked meal in the south. You pick an appetizer (tart cherry juice or curry consume) then an entree (Sunday nightly special: Nashville hot chicken, traditional fried chicken, baked ham). Then it came with an array of sides generously portioned for the number of people in your party. We especially enjoyed the apple butter and bought a jar of it in the gift shop. For dessert we had peach cobbler served with ice cream, bread pudding, and cowboy coffee. The bread pudding had great flavor however, it was served chilled which was unexpected. Our server was great and made very helpful suggestions. We can't wait to go back soon and cannot recommend this place enough!! read more

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My second time here at Juniper Valley & I have never had a bad experience! I love the ambiance & it felt like we were back at home. Our server was amazing, friendly, & very attentive. Unlimited sides & chicken ! The Nashville chicken has the perfect amount of spice & crispiness. Everything felt so warm & hearty. I fell into a food coma & went right to take a nap after haha. read more

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My favorite parts were the ambience, the fried chicken, biscuits, and most amazing apple butter! I love that is on the prairie and that the servers share about the history. read more

Biscuits and apple butter are really good. Chicken and ham were acceptable. Sides were fine. Service was prompt. Server was polite to most of our party. Slightly curt and less acknowledgment of requests from anyone in our party who had more melanin. read more

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This is a family style restaurant specializing in fried chicken. The all-you-can-eat chicken was very flavorful and the sides were good and plentiful. read more

Located on 115. Approximately 10 to 15 minutes from Fort Carson. The restaurant was recommended to me by a friend. I heard they had good fried chicken and it was family style so I knew I had to check it. You can have as many sides as you want just like being at Grandma's house. The meal was approximately $22 each which includes cherry drink or chicken consume, coleslaw, biscuits, butter, apple butter, okra casserole, rice/potatoes and gravy. The meal does come with dessert. The options are a variety of ice cream or ice cream sundae. The vanilla ice cream didn't have much flavor to it. You can select a slice of homemade pie which is an up charge which we were told there was a small up charge fee but if we have known the up charge fee was $6.00 per slice honestly we probably would have passed because it adds up when you order a few slices for the table. Recommend letting people know the amount of the up charge fee is so they don't have a heart attack when seeing $18 for 3 slices of pie when dessert is included in the price of the meal. On Sunday they offer hot fried chicken which I loved the amount of spice on the chicken. The fried chicken was also good. Wasn't a fan of the rice/potatoes. Didn't have much flavor plus I think it was a texture thing for us. I didn't care much for the chicken consume. It didn't have much flavor to it and I didn't taste any curry in it. The cherry drink reminded me of a diluted Hawaiian Punch more than a cherry cider. I heard a another table said to them it tasted like kool aid. Really enjoyed the apple butter, hot chicken, sawmill gravy and okra casserole which had a little kick to it. The service was very good. We didn't feel rushed and we could take our time and enjoy our meal which was really nice and relaxing. We made reservations and we were told if you come here make reservations. They do accept credit cards. There is a gift store behind the restaurant. Would love to see a vegetarian entree option on the menu. read more

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Ordered take out this was everything I could have asked for and more Brought me right back home to the ranch in Missouri I've been looking for 8 years for some solid home style cooking in Colorado this was perfection thank you Juniper valley will be making this a regular place to eat read more

This place is a hidden gem in Colorado. It has a cozy atmosphere and the food is AMAZING. We go on Sundays for the hot chicken You get an appetizer, the main course, plus a ton of sides. We have taken all of our family and friends here it has become a favorite for everyone. The staff is super kind, and the service is quick. I couldn't recommend this place more! read more

Food was amazing! Super friendly service, they were even able to accommodate us even though we were late.

What an amazing experience. If you love fried chicken chicken, this is the place to eat in Colorado! Their fried chicken is amazing. They include all the sides and a desert in the price, along with an appetizer. So worth it! For the appetizer I chose the apple cider. Main entree either ham or fried chicken. I tried the hot chicken and my husband had their regular fried chicken and we shared...both wonderful I couldn't decide which I loved the best! The sides include biscuits, gravy, okra casserole, cole slaw, apple butter and potato rice. They had bread pudding for dessert which was included with our meal. My husband had the toasted coconut pie desert which was extra but it was worth it, so delicious and light and not overly sweet. It is a small cozy place and we did make reservations a week in advance. The staff was welcoming and very attentive! read more

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We had been waiting to try this for some time and frankly, for the money, we were a bit disappointed. the amount of food was light it was average at best. the chicken was well made, but it lacked flavor. the sides were not memorable. I don't think i would go back given the price. read more

Food is great, we been going there for 30 yrs, that says something about the place My family of 10 was served with no problems

Juniper Ranch has been on my 'to-do' list since moving to Colorado Springs and almost four years and one health pandemic later, I did it! And I'm sorry it took me this long. They are very family oriented having been in business for 69 years without changing and of their recipes.. not once! And it shows. For starters, make a reservation. Especially post COVID. You don't need to wear a mask but the staff is required. It's a family style concept as their menu is not your everyday dining experience but unique to say the very least. Be sure to tell your server it's your first visit and they'd be happy to explain everything you need to know about Juniper. I experienced it first hand and can say they were thrilled to hear it was our first visit. They serve fried chicken and/or baked ham which is a good place to start. From there all sides are included. It gets better.. they'll refill your chicken plate at no charge!! They're fried chicken is why we came and why we will be back. Must order. They also have a hot chicken special on Thursday and Sunday as well as chicken fried steak special on Fridays for those planning ahead. Oh and don't forget the complimentary desert. I cannot write this review without complimenting the staff from start to finish; from greeting us pleasantly all while wearing those uncomfortable masks, explaining the menu thoroughly, refilling our chicken, and the overall welcome we felt. And for that we are already planning our next visit. Best fried chicken on COS read more

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The charm of the setting does not compensate for the immensely bland food. To call this Southern food is an affront to Southern cuisine. Each dish is the worst version you'll ever taste of that dish, so it's a good thing that the menu is so limited. You'll have mashed potatoes served like they were pushed out of a play dough spaghetti maker, and you have no confidence that they didn't use the actual children's toy. There's nothing cute about mashed potatoes made into spaghetti-like strings, and they somehow managed to taste watery. Your appetizer choices are either instant ramen chicken seasoning water with 2 cheez its or kool-aid sold as cherry cider also with 2 cheez its. The Nashville hot chicken wasn't spicy at all but was extra greasy and devoid of seasoning. It's frankly incredible that one can make fried chicken with such little flavor. Each dish was astonishingly tasteless. Everything is handcrafted, house-made without salt and with no mind to the flavor profile. The gravy needed salt, but it's the most flavorful side you'll encounter. You should salt it up then cover everything else in it because you're not getting flavor anywhere else. There's apple butter. There are biscuits served. That's all. I don't even want to talk about the bread pudding... my New Orleanian mother would be mortified. Go to Cracker Barrel instead. This place is playing a joke on you, and I'm convinced the other 5-star reviewers are in on it too. The family that lives in the "slightly renovated" chicken coop is definitely laughing all the way to the bank, but frankly, i hope they've made enough making customers look a fool to buy a real home. I at least want that for them. read more

Fried chicken over cook like burned should have not been served to eat. Service was excellent. The setting was excellent. Would have loved Safeway chicken instead. Okra casserole is fantastic as well as the apple butter and riced potatoes. They prefer cash which is great, however credit/debit cards are accepted and includes a 3% fee. read more

Definitely a place to check out. I would suggest the skillet fried chicken. Great crust, not over seasoned. We also had the chicken fried steak (Friday special) it was good but over seasoned for me, the chicken was definitely better. Our waiter was good, he really stayed i top of our refills. It's a pretty small place so definitely make reservations. read more

Everyone was so nice and the service was great but the food is very bland. The chicken and ham were good but all the sides didn't have any flavor. The appetizer is strange. You get either a curry broth or cherry soda. The peach cobbler is not served warm but was good. Really wanted to love this place. read more

Hey all, this is a cute little place with a great history, but the food portions are very small, and it cost my husband and I $80 (before the tip) for 2 people to eat some small pieces of chicken, very small portions of potatoes. We left somewhat hungry. Sorry, we can spend less at a steak house and get better and more food. The one time experience was nice but won't be going back. read more

Must make reservations; located just past mile marker 129 if going North on 115. Could easily drive past if not looking! First off, my grandma's home cooking was always a 10, so any "home style" cooking is compared to hers. This is a quaint little adobe house, turned restaurant. Each room is set up for dining. Staff very friendly and service was good. Now for the food; it is served family style and that was fun. Little pan with biscuits, four pieces of chicken, riced potatoes with gravy, cold slaw, and my favorite "okra" casserole. (more like thick soup - great flavor for okra) The biscuits came with "apple butter" - yum! Cherry cider for an appetizer - good - but too sweet for my taste. The Chicken was good, but not as good as grandma's! The potatoes were too starchy and the gravy too thick! Needed more salt! This is a fun place to go with your family for a special occasion; birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day etc. Last but by no means least - they had Prosecco! Will go again. read more

What a cool place! Like being fed dinner by your aunt in her kitchen by people who really care. We couldn't figure out why there were so many cars there as it's way out in the sticks, so looked it up and we are sure glad we did! Very limited menu ("would you like chicken, or ham?") but...the best fried chicken ever...crazy good vegetables...a great experience. Don't miss it! read more

If you are a Military Family ! This is one of the most overrated restaurant that we have eaten at in our time here in Colorado Springs which consist of 30 year in an out of Colorado Springs ! We have given this place a try about 3 times ! (We usually go to Quincy in Florence ! It is great food ! and a good Drive !) If you are from the Midwest , or south ! You will be so disappointed at Juniper Valley Ranch and it is not cheep ! The biscuit were hard as rocks and the chicken had no flavor ! But if you are looking for a meal and a Laxative This is the place ! LOL That say's it all ! Bless our Military Family's read more

A couple I met on a hike told me about this place- it sounded very interesting. Out in the boonies, open on weekends only, just option of fried chicken or ham... I decided I had to go! They fill up reservations fast - book ahead. And phone GPS doesn't work so well- I got lost twice! Leave early! It's s beautiful drive though, and you pass interesting places. The restaurant/ranch history is pretty cool. It was a small, very unusual looking place-adobe I guess. The younger women servers were very gracious and sweet. All dressed up like old fashioned. I picked fried chicken- of COURSE! It's family style, and you get only one choice in pre-course- no other choice on sides- you get them bloody ALL! The amount of food (and for under $30) was truly amazing. Now let's get to flavor: I picked curry consommé-very good! Fried chicken- looked to die for. Super crispy and nice size half chicken - 4 pieces Chicken is moist- but I found coating bland tasting and a little TOO crispy ( is there such a thing?) it was just kind of- flavorless. But moist! The Okra casserole was not my kind of thing. I also found out that while I love potatoes, I do NOT like them "riced". I didn't even realize they were potatoes until I read the brochure after- I had no clue WHAT that was. Cole slaw was fine- about like anywhere. The gravy was yummy! Home made and I loved it. What MADE the long drive worth it? A whole tray of HOME MADE biscuits- just like my mom used to make. You can't get these anywhere! To. Die. For. I think they use zero- none- nada salt or flavorings- and I'm used to a little salt , etc Would I come back? Hmmm... would I pay $ 26.00 for a tin of delicious biscuits and fairly good fried chicken? Maybe- those biscuits ROCKED; made me miss my moms home cooking... read more

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My review is based off of take-out, not a dine-in experience. We had heard so much of this family style restaurant and decided to give it a try post 15mile hike. Their sign off of 115 is rather short so be prepared to take that quick turn into the ranch! My husband and I ordered one Nashville and one Regular. We were pleased with the farm-fresh food we took to go to eat at home. The fried chicken was flavorful, however, neither of us were happy about the gravy. My grandma's from the south and it just didn't taste like that. We both liked the apple butter and the random, uniqueness to the curry consume. The lady over the phone was super kind answering all of my questions and I would give the restaurant another try via dining in. There is a small outdoor area to eat there if you'd like but for now I know that they are taking RSVP for dining in services. read more

Juniper Valley Ranch - One Nashville and one regular - American Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Great atmosphere. The staff was nice. The chicken wasn't hot (?) the bread pudding was cold. The food was decent but not outstanding. The cashier was bummed to separarte the check for us. Fun once but it's not worth the hype. read more