Briar Patch Guide Book

Doug & Cynthia
Doug & Cynthia
Briar Patch Guide Book

Very Local Food Scene

These are the places that are very close by to the Briar Patch. All within safe walking distance.
This is one of our favorite little Thai food restaurants, with attentive service, tasty fresh food, and lovely patio dining! Don't miss out on the Sticky Rice w/ Mango for dessert!
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Lanna Thai Authentic Thai cuisine
8810 N Union Blvd
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This is one of our favorite little Thai food restaurants, with attentive service, tasty fresh food, and lovely patio dining! Don't miss out on the Sticky Rice w/ Mango for dessert!
Simple & Yummy! One of our favorite places, to take an evening stroll to - on a warm summer evening for a cool treat.
YoYogurt- Briargate
8816 N Union Blvd
Simple & Yummy! One of our favorite places, to take an evening stroll to - on a warm summer evening for a cool treat.
There are fabulous Sushi places all over town....but, why drive when one of the very best is right here in the neighborhood! We love this place! Great service, and the sushi dishes are varied and delicious! Just a short walk through the neighborhood.
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Kura Japanese Restaurant
Research Parkway
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There are fabulous Sushi places all over town....but, why drive when one of the very best is right here in the neighborhood! We love this place! Great service, and the sushi dishes are varied and delicious! Just a short walk through the neighborhood.
It's basically Chinese food, that is done up the way they think Americans expect it to be........ If you have to have Chinese food, and don't want to venture far, this will be good enough. The atmosphere is nice, the food is okay, and the service is "eh".
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Shangrila Restaurant
8850 N Union Blvd
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It's basically Chinese food, that is done up the way they think Americans expect it to be........ If you have to have Chinese food, and don't want to venture far, this will be good enough. The atmosphere is nice, the food is okay, and the service is "eh".
Great family atmosphere for Pizza Night! Check it out! It's in the neighborhood shopping Center.
Pizza Time Colorado
8794 N Union Blvd
Great family atmosphere for Pizza Night! Check it out! It's in the neighborhood shopping Center.
Really great Gyros - but, that is the only thing I come in here for. Service is "eh", Facility is okay. Kind of fast food style.
Greek Cafe
8844 N Union Blvd
Really great Gyros - but, that is the only thing I come in here for. Service is "eh", Facility is okay. Kind of fast food style.
Not exactly in the neighborhood - about a mile away, 20 minute nice sidewalk walk. Local favorite! Great food! Best Philly Cheese Steaks & Beef on Weck Call first if you are interested in live music - or not, as it can get loud in here!
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Back East Bar & Grill
9475 Briar Village Point
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Not exactly in the neighborhood - about a mile away, 20 minute nice sidewalk walk. Local favorite! Great food! Best Philly Cheese Steaks & Beef on Weck Call first if you are interested in live music - or not, as it can get loud in here!
There is a Starbucks and a pharmacy inside the store. Yummy Chicken Pot Pies on the fresh hot bar - get there early if you would like this for a dinner take-out option - with one of those awesome bagged salad kits in the produce section!
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Safeway
7055 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
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There is a Starbucks and a pharmacy inside the store. Yummy Chicken Pot Pies on the fresh hot bar - get there early if you would like this for a dinner take-out option - with one of those awesome bagged salad kits in the produce section!
Beer and Wine stop - right in the neighborhood!
Payless Wine & Spirits
3472 Research Parkway
Beer and Wine stop - right in the neighborhood!
Very yummy drinks! Boba, etc!!!!
Sharetea Colorado Springs
Very yummy drinks! Boba, etc!!!!

SPECIAL OCCASION FOOD & DRINKS

These are some of our favorites! Worth the drive if you are looking for something a little more interesting than the local fare.
Lots of choices here and easy to get to! 5 minute drive, 36 minute walk - 1.4 mile Great food options & Shopping! P.F. Chang’s; Qdoba; Ted’s Montana Grill; Biaggi’s Italiano; Bad Daddy’s; a Ramen noodle place; Starbucks, and so much more! My favorite is - The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory! - Fancy Carmel Apples, sliced - best snack ever!
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The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate Pkwy
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Lots of choices here and easy to get to! 5 minute drive, 36 minute walk - 1.4 mile Great food options & Shopping! P.F. Chang’s; Qdoba; Ted’s Montana Grill; Biaggi’s Italiano; Bad Daddy’s; a Ramen noodle place; Starbucks, and so much more! My favorite is - The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory! - Fancy Carmel Apples, sliced - best snack ever!
This is a landmark restaurant, here in Colorado Springs! Serving gourmet and local fare! Please call first to see if reservations are needed.
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The Margarita at Pine Creek
7350 Pine Creek Rd
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This is a landmark restaurant, here in Colorado Springs! Serving gourmet and local fare! Please call first to see if reservations are needed.
Very unique! Good food and fun!
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The Airplane Restaurant
1665 Newport Rd
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Very unique! Good food and fun!
Outstanding food & beverages! You have to go here!
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Atmosphere Gastropub
1327 Interquest Pkwy
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Outstanding food & beverages! You have to go here!
This used to be a favorite to recommend to everyone! It has a unique vibe and atmosphere, and a great menu. I’m only leaving it up here for hopes that it returns back to its excellent, high quality standards. PLEASE CHECK CURRENT REVIEWS BEFORE CONSIDERING DINING AT THE RABBIT HOLE * reservations may be needed
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The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon St
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This used to be a favorite to recommend to everyone! It has a unique vibe and atmosphere, and a great menu. I’m only leaving it up here for hopes that it returns back to its excellent, high quality standards. PLEASE CHECK CURRENT REVIEWS BEFORE CONSIDERING DINING AT THE RABBIT HOLE * reservations may be needed
Perfect for delicious take-out food. (don’t judge a book by it’s cover - I never noticed this place until one of our guests found it and highly recommended) I crave their Dry Wonton Noodle bowl, but - everything here is homemade and so yummy! On Fridays and Saturdays they have special deserts. This is 10 minutes from our place - one of my absolute favorites! (you can dine-in, but I don’t recommend this part)
Asian Cookery
6760 N Academy Blvd
Perfect for delicious take-out food. (don’t judge a book by it’s cover - I never noticed this place until one of our guests found it and highly recommended) I crave their Dry Wonton Noodle bowl, but - everything here is homemade and so yummy! On Fridays and Saturdays they have special deserts. This is 10 minutes from our place - one of my absolute favorites! (you can dine-in, but I don’t recommend this part)
D’Vine Wine is a unique little spot for wine tastings after a day of shopping and touring Manitou Springs. Small scale, reasonably priced, and romantic.....also perfect for summertime wine on their patio, before a dinner date in town.
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D'vine Wine
934 Manitou Ave
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D’Vine Wine is a unique little spot for wine tastings after a day of shopping and touring Manitou Springs. Small scale, reasonably priced, and romantic.....also perfect for summertime wine on their patio, before a dinner date in town.
A downtown favorite, with a little Colorado Springs history! Fresh and delicious - you will not be disappointed!
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Thunder and Buttons II
2415 W Colorado Ave
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A downtown favorite, with a little Colorado Springs history! Fresh and delicious - you will not be disappointed!
Top notch food & service and this excelling new restaurant venue! A real “Colorado” experience.... * Make reservations for the upper deck, to experience magnificent front range views!
Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse
1268 Interquest Pkwy
Top notch food & service and this excelling new restaurant venue! A real “Colorado” experience.... * Make reservations for the upper deck, to experience magnificent front range views!
Great food! And lively atmosphere!
Urban Tandoor
8125 N Academy Blvd
Great food! And lively atmosphere!
This is the place to go for Prime Rib! Very good food all around, great service, and beer!
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Colorado Mountain Brewery
1110 Interquest Parkway
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This is the place to go for Prime Rib! Very good food all around, great service, and beer!
Hot, hot, hot!!! This is the latest and greatest place to hit the food scene! We hear it’s so great, that we just had to list it here, even before we’ve tried it! Stay tuned for our experience - coming real soon! PLEASE CALL FIRST TO MAKE RESERVATIONS - ALSO, ask about the menu, they have a bit of a different concept here.
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Ambli Global Cuisine
5278 North Nevada Avenue
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Hot, hot, hot!!! This is the latest and greatest place to hit the food scene! We hear it’s so great, that we just had to list it here, even before we’ve tried it! Stay tuned for our experience - coming real soon! PLEASE CALL FIRST TO MAKE RESERVATIONS - ALSO, ask about the menu, they have a bit of a different concept here.
Nominated best new restaurant in the Colorado Spring Independent's Best Of awards! But, really - it’s more café style than “restaurant”. I recommend this place if you are already downtown.
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Homa at Kinship Landing
415 S Nevada Ave
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Nominated best new restaurant in the Colorado Spring Independent's Best Of awards! But, really - it’s more café style than “restaurant”. I recommend this place if you are already downtown.
This is something new! Farm to table - that’s what we like! Great reviews! If you go, let us know what you think!
Track Ten Urban Kitchen
10 South Sierra Madre Street
This is something new! Farm to table - that’s what we like! Great reviews! If you go, let us know what you think!
This is our current, favorite pizza place - we love NY style made with tastes ingredients! You won’t be disappointed! Pro tip: Dine-in, the Large size is too big for a box (otherwise you get the box-size for take out) *and don’t forget the scrumptious dessert cannoli!
Anthony's Pizza & Pasta
1333 Interquest Parkway
This is our current, favorite pizza place - we love NY style made with tastes ingredients! You won’t be disappointed! Pro tip: Dine-in, the Large size is too big for a box (otherwise you get the box-size for take out) *and don’t forget the scrumptious dessert cannoli!
Ok - this is not near our place, it’s an hour and a half drive towards Denver. The Fort is definitely a special occasion kind of restaurant that’s quite different! If you want to try Colorado game fare, and don’t mind splurging a bit - it’s a nice little adventure!
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The Fort
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Ok - this is not near our place, it’s an hour and a half drive towards Denver. The Fort is definitely a special occasion kind of restaurant that’s quite different! If you want to try Colorado game fare, and don’t mind splurging a bit - it’s a nice little adventure!
DELICIOUS! Make reservations! or take a chance at last minute, open bar seating.
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Red Gravy
23 S Tejon St
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DELICIOUS! Make reservations! or take a chance at last minute, open bar seating.
Have not tried yet - but very highly recommended by friends! May need reservations.
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Prime25
1605 S Tejon St
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Have not tried yet - but very highly recommended by friends! May need reservations.

Sightseeing

oh you just can't come to Colorado Springs and bypass this natural beauty of a park! Very easy to get to - even has its own exit: Garden of the Gods, from I-25 A memorable drive through, with ample pull-offs for capturing selfies with unique rock formations, will only take a short amount of time. But - to really appreciate this special "garden", park the car, get out and take a hike on one of the beautiful paved paths! Take your time and explore! There is nothing else quite like it!
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
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oh you just can't come to Colorado Springs and bypass this natural beauty of a park! Very easy to get to - even has its own exit: Garden of the Gods, from I-25 A memorable drive through, with ample pull-offs for capturing selfies with unique rock formations, will only take a short amount of time. But - to really appreciate this special "garden", park the car, get out and take a hike on one of the beautiful paved paths! Take your time and explore! There is nothing else quite like it!
If you enjoy history, this is a great little place! And - it’s right next to Garden of the Gods. Get to know some Colorado homesteading history! Seasonal events are often offered here - so check their website, and plan your trip accordingly....
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Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
3105 Gateway Rd
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If you enjoy history, this is a great little place! And - it’s right next to Garden of the Gods. Get to know some Colorado homesteading history! Seasonal events are often offered here - so check their website, and plan your trip accordingly....
There is something so special about this shrine - even my kids love it! We visit almost every time we come to the zoo. Just beautiful, peaceful, and serene. Observe the artwork inside, and climb to the top for views all the way to Kansas!
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Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
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There is something so special about this shrine - even my kids love it! We visit almost every time we come to the zoo. Just beautiful, peaceful, and serene. Observe the artwork inside, and climb to the top for views all the way to Kansas!
Okay, so "the falls" are not actually that spectacular.....but, it is still a super cool place to visit! Nice restaurant on site, as well - more of a special occasion type experience.
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The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd
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Okay, so "the falls" are not actually that spectacular.....but, it is still a super cool place to visit! Nice restaurant on site, as well - more of a special occasion type experience.
A very quaint town for shopping and dining! If this is what you love to do, you will not be disappointed! However, my recommendation is to bring your tin cup and sample the many natural Spring Water Fountains that are throughout the town. Each one is unique and has its own little history.
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Manitou Springs
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A very quaint town for shopping and dining! If this is what you love to do, you will not be disappointed! However, my recommendation is to bring your tin cup and sample the many natural Spring Water Fountains that are throughout the town. Each one is unique and has its own little history.
Unique Colorado caves with very well done tours!
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds Rd
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Unique Colorado caves with very well done tours!
This is a close and convenient way to get right into the mountains! Take the scenic and exciting Gold Camp Road!
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Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon Road
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This is a close and convenient way to get right into the mountains! Take the scenic and exciting Gold Camp Road!
America’s mountain! You must make time for this most special landmark!
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Pikes Peak Summit House
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America’s mountain! You must make time for this most special landmark!
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Pikes Peak Cog Railway Station
Barr Trail
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Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High St
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Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon St
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Adventure Fun

All, not too far from the Briar Patch!
We think this is the best Zoo in Colorado! Have you ever been to a zoo in the mountains? It's just beautiful! Don't miss the Grizzly Bear exhibit! ** before going - CALL FIRST - check to see if reservations are needed (as with many places post covid)
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
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We think this is the best Zoo in Colorado! Have you ever been to a zoo in the mountains? It's just beautiful! Don't miss the Grizzly Bear exhibit! ** before going - CALL FIRST - check to see if reservations are needed (as with many places post covid)
Play Street Museum
7075 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
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Lost Island Miniature Golf & Go-Karts
1825 Dominion Way
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Less than two miles from our place! Great family fun!
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Focus on the Family Bookstore
8685 Explorer Dr
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Less than two miles from our place! Great family fun!
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Colorado Wolf og Wildlife Center
4729 Twin Rocks Rd
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Academy Riding Stable
4 El Paso Blvd
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Denver Zoo
2300 Steele St
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Tiny Town & Railroad
6249 S Turkey Creek Rd
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Bishop Castle
12705 CO-165
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Gripstone Climbing & Fitness
6220 Tutt Blvd
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Great family time here, with many unique arcade games, in a beautiful little town!
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Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou Ave
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Great family time here, with many unique arcade games, in a beautiful little town!
Beautiful park and awesome playground equipment! It’s a nice 30 minute walk from our place - all sidewalks, no major intersection crossing; or a 3 minute drive.
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John Venezia Community Park
3555 Briargate Pkwy
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Beautiful park and awesome playground equipment! It’s a nice 30 minute walk from our place - all sidewalks, no major intersection crossing; or a 3 minute drive.

Urgent Care

This is a walk-in only place, that has the most outstanding staff, according to the pickiest mom consumer, ever!
Complete Care Colorado Springs
8115 Voyager Pkwy