Saigon Tapioca

Great good, great service, great atmosphere!!! A must if you're in Colorado Springs.read more

Excellent atmosphere. Get yourself a cocktail or mocktail- they are all delish. The spicy Brazilian…read moreshrimp soup, jalapeño bacon mac and cheese, sample platter, Cuban sandwich are all excellent choices. Almond butter cake is BOMB. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Sit outside and enjoy the eclectic furniture or sit inside and enjoy the artwork. Sidenote- inside is a bit loud when it's busy. This is a place I take my out-of-town friends and family.

Old typewriter in the bathroom - two unisex bathrooms

Lamb lollipops - OMG these were incredible (must get!)

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The Burrowing Owl

4.4(530 reviews)

5.3 mi

I'm not much of a writer or talker, unless I'm at the Owl…read more The staff is so friendly, it's like coming into cheer. Not everyone knows my name, but they treat me like a good friend. Drinks are the best in town, very tasty and creative. But at an affordable price. I wish I was able to make it by more often. Shout out to Brandy and Matt for making me feel so welcome.

I didn't know what to expect when I pulled up to this establishment, it kinda looked like a bar but…read morethe front sign seemed to sent a message of acceptance and welcome. Inside it kinds looked like a bar but there were tables and booths around along with outside seating. I thought the bathrooms were really nice, unique decor but fitting, spacious and comfortable. I was greeted by Peter, great guy, who took the time to explain to me what that all the food was vegan and non-GMO and answered all my questions about the menu. I ordered the Messy Sloppy burger which came with corn chowder soup and the Sloppy Mac and Cheese and they were not only delicious but hardy as well. Although the portions could've been a little more but it was pretty filling that I had to take the Mac and cheese in a Togo box. I would like to try more of their menu and it was a plus to know they make their own plant based protection except the few items that mention are made with Beyond Burger. But I was pleasantly surprised and definitely would like to come again.

Decor that will spark conversation

Air fried Chimichanga

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Monse's Pupuseria

4.5(633 reviews)

5.6 mi

The food is amazing. The service could use some help. Very cute place with awesome food.read more

AMAZING carnita tacos! great atmosphere highly recommend! The service was very attentive and had a…read morelot of knowledge on the restaurant and food! Great lunch or dinner place!

Yucca fries

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Poor Richard's Restaurant

4.0(236 reviews)

3.6 mi

I have been eating at Poor Richard's since the beginning. It was a favorite place and I love how it…read morehas expanded, offering books, cards, and toys. My husband and I recently dined on the back patio and the food was delicious. We especially enjoyed the Gazpacho soup and the pastrami sandwich. The new owners are doing an excellent job.

We were here at 4:45Saturday August 6. We wanted a glass of wine. We waited 15 minutes for the…read morewine. We weren't greeted when we arrived and watched her take 15 minutes to make two coffee drinks before she even took our order. Really disappointed.

The beer choices

Pikes BBQ or Bust

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Poor Richard's restaurant counter

Snarf’s Sandwiches

3.9(39 reviews)

4.3 mi

The sandwiches are pretty good here and they're massive. The staff is very kind. we came around…read morewhen they opened and our food was made pretty quick. It's extremely pricey though.

I had this via Uber Eats. The club sandwich was delicious and arrived exactly when the restaurant…read moresaid it would be. The bread was toasted, double bacon, with a ton of meat. If you order the pickle, get ready. It's a full pickle. Like a big papa from the store. Great sandwiches at good prices. Enjoy!

French Dip w/ Roast Beef, Swiss & Provolone Cheese

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Exterior

The Exchange

4.3(277 reviews)

3.8 mi

I called in to see if The Exchange could do a last minute catering order for a meeting and Andy and…read moreteam made it happen! The order was ready for pick up right on time the following morning and the attendees loved their breakfast wraps. Thank you so much for the amazing service and food. I'll definitely see you again!

Great food and coffee. Not sure why it took me so long to try it. My husband had been before and…read morewas amazed at the change.

Baked goods case

Pastelitos

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Taco salad

Yellow Mountain Tea House

4.2(447 reviews)

5.7 mi

This is one of two special requested restaurants to return to when I visit town from out-of-state…read more The dim sum are the closest resemblance to dumplings I've had from Japan that I've found in the states. I've also been a self-proclaimed tea hater, until I came here and finally found a few teas that I genuinely enjoy. The tea ceremony is not just eating at a restaurant, but a dining and cultural experience that anyone can enjoy and learn from! Staff has always been friendly and attentive, and I can never resist a Boba on the way out of the restaurant before perusing the shops in OCC! If you live in town and haven't tried this spot, make a reservation today!

Yellow Mountain Tea House is a pretty decent spot for lunch and afternoon tea. Upon stepping in,…read moreyou will provided with some verbal instructions. It's a lot to remember when you've never been, but they do have signs. We were instructed to select 3 different types of teas and then bring the jars directly to the table. You do get charged $5/person for the tea ceremony service. We were to also fill out a card with the type of dimsum we wanted and hand it to a server at the counter before sitting down. The dim sum was decent but I've had better for less. We were a bit disappointed because some of the dishes were overcooked. The service was friendly though, and we had a nice experience when they came to pour our tea. The teas we chose, however, were pretty good! What may have made our experience better is if we were handed a card with the instructions. We did have fun smelling the teas and picking them out. But it was a bit confusing at the start.

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My non caffeinated herbal tea (peachy-keen fruit tea to be exact)

Pho Sister

3.8(66 reviews)

4.0 mi

This place is delicious! The staff is extremely friendly and the service was fast! My mouth was…read morewatering as the waitress carried the pork egg rolls to my table along with my Thai tea. The Thai tea is one of the best I've had in quite awhile. The pork egg rolls were fried perfectly and had the best flavor accompanied with a delicious sauce. I ordered a large pho with beef and flank, and it did not disappoint!!! I'll definitely be having leftovers!!!

We went here for my birthday and ordered two pho beef bowls! Sooo good! We ordered a small bowl…read moreeach, and there was still a large amount! The beef was tender, thin, and seasoned well. The broth had a wonderful flavor. The noodles had a nice texture. Service was good. We'll be back!

Exterior of building

Chicken Noodle Bowl

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The Hot Spot

4.0(91 reviews)

0.4 mi

Came here for the first time. Ordered Pho and my husband got the shrimp tempura. The food was…read moreabsolutely delightful. The Pho broth had a unique flavor combo that made me not want to stop eating it. My husband said the shrimp was light delicate and delicious. Serious was quiet and efficient. I look forward to returning to try more options

Conveniently located next to a department store, we were glad to find an all you can eat hot pot…read morebefore entering the greater Colorado Springs. The Hot Spot seems to be under Vietnamese ownership, judging from the big Karaoke setup in the middle of the room and the surround music being Vietnamese songs. I'm sure this place becomes lively when there is a party and people take to their singing skills. But on this regular Saturday afternoon, it was not even half filled. Customers have a choice of ordering regular Vietnamese fares or be seated at a hot pot table to enjoy cooking your own food. One nice thing about The Hot Spot is that we weren't limited to 90 min or 2 hours. Could be because it was during a slow time. Food wise it was far from an elaborate hot pot experience. The broths don't have distinctive flavors from one another and there lacks a sauce station! Which is a signature hot pot spot! The meats, when brought out, especially the beef slices, tend to be on the darker hue, to me that signals less fresh. And the booth seats aren't the most comfortable. I think they make shift to turn the booth tables into hot pot compatible where the outlets are in the way of your knees (if you're tall and have long legs) or if short like me, the seats feel sunken. All in all, it was still a fun experience for AYCE hot pot, especially when not under time pressure and the staff is friendly albeit not the fastest.

Inside and Menu Nov 2023

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Restaurant 1858

3.6(175 reviews)

5.1 mi

•$$$

The restaurant is in the 7 falls state park which is on property owned by the Broadmore resort and…read moreis a portion of the 5000 acre resort. To access patrons must be brought to the park entrance by a bus run by the park. At the park entrance a 3 $20.00+/- must be purchased and the patron can walk through the park on a paved path or go by electric vehicle to the restaurant (bus and electric vehicle are handicap equipped and provided at no additional cost). The distance from park entrance to the restaurant is about.8 miles ant the scenery is jaw dropping. The park is in a box canyon with sheer walls of between 500 feet and 950 feet and the whole path is through a mature forest with astr running along side. Once at the restaurant youwill find a taste fully furnished restaurant in the mountain retreat style an outdoor covered patio ant the base of the 7 falls. Guests may use elevator to ascend to an observation deck built into the cliff or ascend by stairs along the falls. The restaurant itself serves upscale food for both lunch and dinner. Meal price varies between about 20 dollars per person and 90 dollars per person including beverages and desert. The food is ordered lactate. The staff from mattered to wait staff is outstanding! Many are repeat foreign people from English speaking countries who are trained and very what to provide excellent service. My dining experience from a food service standpoint was not up to Broadmore standards it was in some cases served cold under cooked and missing menu noted ingredients. All unacceptable food was replaced with B other menu items there was a satisfactory bill adjustment and we were provided complementary desserts. I attribute the deficient food quality to kitchen personnel still being trained to resort standards and a one time issue. B sat other times including my 1973 honeymoon I have received excellent food service and memorable meals. N I will not hesitate to return and encourage others to enjoy a terrific resort park experience and hopefully Broadmore level properly prepared menu items. Although the menu descriptions were appetizing Since I unfortunately suffered from the preparation matters discussed I decided not to comment on the menu. Bill G

We visited this restaurant as a part of an overall experience we wanted to have with some out of…read moretown guests. We were looking for an outdoor activity that showcased some of the beauty of Colorado along with a meal. Seven Falls and Restaurant 1858 appeared to fit that bill perfectly. The location is stunning. The falls and surrounding areas are gorgeous. It's a nice little physically activity on the way to your meal that allows you to enjoy the outdoors while still being accessible to people of varying ages and fitness levels. I looked at the menu before choosing to come here and was prepared for a large bill with the high prices. The pictures looked phenomenal, and I don't mind paying a high price for the beautiful setting and a delicious meal. But the food was mediocre at best. We ordered the charred brussel sprouts, which appeared steamed or baked and then lidded, with no char or crisp at all. We also got the bacon wrapped shrimp and nachos, which were decent. Kind of insane for $30 for 4 shrimp, but they tasted OK. My daughter ordered the steak and frites, and said it tasted weird. My husband and I tried a bite and it was rancid. The potatoes that came with this steak were the best thing on the table, to be honest. Beautifully crispy and perfectly seasoned. They took the steak back and removed it from the bill, but quite a disappointment. Everyone else's meals were OK, no one was enthusiastic about their dishes, from the hot honey chicken sandwich to the Canyon Bowl. We were hoping none of us would feel any repercussions from the steak that has gone bad. The person who has the Canyon Bowl with pork ended up violently ill for 24 hours beginning 12 hours after consumption. We could blame it on other things they ate, but this was the only thing that they alone ate, and no one else was ill. Considering the condition of the steak, perhaps the refrigeration had gone down for a time? I'm not sure what happened there, but for the price, I really had higher hopes for the meal. If the meal had been a better experience, this is a place we would add to our list of must-do's for out of town guests, but we won't be back, sadly. Side note - You do have to take a shuttle from the parking lot to the entrance to the Seven Falls park, and you do have to pay for entry to the Seven Falls park to access the restaurant. We arrived an hour before our reservation time, as they suggested, and were still 15 minutes late for our reservation, so make sure you allow maybe 1.5 hours.

Does Not Have Brain Damage B.

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Jerry L.

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1 year ago

I stumbled upon Saigon Tapioca and was blown away. The pho here is easily one of the best I've ever had. The broth is incredibly flavorful, rich, and aromatic--clearly simmered with care. The meat tastes fresh, the noodles are cooked to perfection, and they're very generous with the meat portions, which is a rare treat these days. The servers are prompt, friendly, and courteous, making the experience even more enjoyable. The atmosphere is chill and unassuming, nothing flashy--but that's part of its charm. It's all about really good food at a great value. If you're a pho lover or just looking for a satisfying meal, I highly recommend Saigon Tapioca. I have already been here 2 times in one week. read more

9 years ago

Whats is wrong with these negative reviews and all these haters, they must have severe brain damage or something because this place is the bees knees. You should never judge a book by its cover, sure it used to be an old pizza hut but that does change from the fact that they serve some of the best Vietnamese food in town. Staff is nice, food comes in quick, and the pho is pretty damn good. Don't listen to negative reviews because these people are brain fogged and cant really think for themselves in real life situations. read more

Dan D.

12 years ago

This is the best Vietnamese ice coffee you can have !!! Me and my sister both have pho, I'm eat pho and worked for Pho restaurant for years , I'm consider myself an expert when come to my comfortable food , the restaurant is clean, the servers are so nice, and omg, the lady boss is supper cool, they fish sauce is good as it get, can't wait to come back so I can try on their Bun dish.. And one thing the coffee , damm, most better then Starbucks , and some other Vietnamese restaurant I have try over the years read more

Andy R.

8 years ago

Clearly the best Pho in town. I've been to virtually all the Vietnamese restaurants in town, and Saigon Wings is the most balanced and beefy Pho broth around. Others usually have one ingredient that really stands out and overpowers the rest, but not here. Egg rolls are excellent, noodle bowl (Bun) is great for adults and kids alike, and Vietnamese ice coffee is addicting to say the least. They are in an old Pizza Hut with a very relaxed atmosphere. I go here with my wife once a week. Easy five stars! read more

Justin T.

Elite 26

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11 months ago

This is a great spot to sample a variety of entrées. I've tried several dishes, and the combination vermicelli bowl is my favorite -- fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The restaurant is fast, clean, and spacious, making it an easy choice for a casual meal. If you're in the area, I'd definitely give it a try. Recommended! read more

Amy H.

7 years ago

I had the noodle bowl with combination meat. It was super good. Everything tasted very fresh and delicious! Marinade they had on the meat was so good! Server was friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend that you give this place a try! read more

Jeanne P.

7 years ago

The waitresses were nice ladies. I ordered a combo vermicelli noodle dish, which was flavorful once the noodles soaked up some juice. The chicken wings were crispy and had great flavor. The pho was also good. The eggrolls were amazing! read more

ElkHunter 9.

12 years ago

We had the Combination Pho and the Combination Noodle Bowl. Both were the best we've had in the Colorado Springs area. The ingredients were fresh and everything was excellent. Great friendly service and reasonable prices. read more

David S.

12 years ago

Great Pho and coffee. The broth was exceptionally good. Noodles were firm. Greens and veggies were fresh and flavorsome. Staff was very friendly. Outstanding turn around from pho viet. Highly recommend. read more

Bao V.

1 year ago

This has got to be the most authentic pho I've had in CO. The broth is amazing and you dont need to put anything in the pho.

Vincent J. P.

10 years ago

Authentic and very good would recommend for family dinner or couples dinner. We will be coming back for sure over and over.

Amie M.

7 years ago

Our family loved this place .... foods are amazing... pho, com, and wings.... are very good... I'm highly recommend...

Cooper W.

1 month ago

The Pho and Boba are out of this world. Make sure you stop by and support this amazing local restaurant.

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Went there today. Food was amazing, very clean interior, service was pretty bad in the beginning…read moreand then it got worse. Towards the end of our meal, a young couple was having dispute about payment with one of the workers. They had told the couple that the cash registers were down and asked if they could pay with Cash App, which they agreed to. The worker insisted that their Cash App transaction did not go to her account. (I'm not sure if they have resolved this or anything, Could've simply been a misunderstanding) I had handed them my card to pay, and waited 20 minutes while this disagreement divulge behind me. The worker finally came back (without my card) and said the cash registers were not working and asked if I had Cash App (didn't ask if I can pay In cash first). I had told her no I don't have any of that, I just have my card that she has back there. She just repeated that the cash registers were down and I said OK. My kids are tired. I need to leave. Within 2 minutes I had a receipt and my card back. The amount of my tab is out of my account so they definitely were able to charge my card. ( Make of this info what you will, I personally felt uncomfortable and like something shady was going on.

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