50 Best American Restaurants near Air Force Academy

“Per website on 1/11/23 - Lunch buffet is no longer offered. We offer private lunch options for meetings, farewells and off-site (Groups of 25+ people). Reservations are required NLT 2 business days prior to event. Call for information: 719-333-8188.Pub is open every 1st and 3rd Friday at 4:30 with Food available for Purchase.usafasupport.com/falcon-…“

“We love the ice cream at the Trading Post. We stop in every time we're at Garden of the God's. We stayed at the Glen Eyrie castle that's only a mile away. We had breakfast before going riding around the park, it was very good. I always pick up a piece of jewelry in the gift shop. Great getaway weekend.“

“My husband and I were feeling pho one night and a google search led us in. Best decision we ever made. It is now my favorite restaurant hands down. We recently moved from the springs to Pueblo and every time we are in town we stop for dinner. I get the pho chin and wings combo. Best pho and best wings I’ve ever had. My husband has tried most things on the menu but his favorite is the jambalaya. The quality of ingredients makes all the difference. We also recently tried the new Cajun seafood and it was to die for. Amazing food and amazing staff! Always friendly.“

“Vegan options are amazing. Food is delicious. Lemonade was delicious and made fresh. We will definitely try their marinated tofu next visit. It is one of my now top two vegan restaurants in Colorado. Great atmosphere, amazing customer service, and the manager is so friendly and helpful. Great for family time or time alone or with friends.Dietary restrictions: Vegan options also. They will change up the menu for your current diet. Very convenient.Kid-friendliness: From the manager to all of the employees are very helpful and friendly.Wheelchair accessibility: Door seem big enough to accommodate entry, and they can move chairs to place you at a table.“

“My husband and I had dinner here the night we got married and it was an absolutely amazing experience! All of the staff were lovely along with the food. They gave us menus that said “Congratulations!” and a fresh rose as well. Best steak I’ve ever had! Will 1000% be going back and recommending to everyone I know :)“

“Food was okay here, my wife's chicken pot pie was piping hot, but there was barely any chicken and it was a little bland. My son and I had burgers and they were good, and the fries were delicious. Service was a little on the slow side, but they were very busy. However, glasses should never sit empty and never be refilled. I let it slide because of how busy it was.“

“I love Bad Daddys! They have great food and a wonderful wait staff! Nikki was an amazing server and was fun to hang out with during our visit! Highly reccomend the green chili cheese tots and the nac and cheese. For drinks I reccomend the Bad Betty.“

“My husband and I love Wines of Colorado and we always bring out of town guests here. The food, atmosphere and service today were excellent. Erica gave exceptional service being out by the creek. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is the prices have gone way up. I was going to call instead of leave a review, but when I saw the owners rude comment to another reviewer about it being more than Mc Donald’s, I realized they don’t care how the customer feels about the escalated prices. I get the real estate aspect but for lunch, $18 for a quarter of a wedge and French onion soup is outrageous. I’ve have been in the food and beverage business over 20 years, neither are expensive to make. $18 is extortion and the server never told us there would be additional price up charge, which at that price would be nice to know before hand. Also a small side of fries is $4 and it’s small. I agree that not everyone can enjoy dining here unless you have a good amount of money and it’s just so sad because this really is a special place but I guess most places are pricing out middle to lower income people and only want to cater to the elites.Please reference pictures *Sod(soup of the day)Soup & salad combo $18Rueben and Sod $16French dip and Sod $17Again how was a soup and salad this much when the other two were less- do better!!!“

“If you're looking for a fun romantic evening this is a must. They are family owned and operated. Our waiter Cameron was fantastic. We booked not having any idea what to expect and it was like going to a 5 star restaurant is Las Vegas with out a stuffy attitude. Dress comfortable but don't hesitate to dress up because the service and environment is absolutely worth it, We will be back“

“We had the best service I have had in a long time. Our server went Above and beyond. Annalisa was so fantastic, she was kind attentive, great with my children, just wonderful. Because of her service this will be the Urban Egg I return to every time.“

“Went on vacation to Colorado and this restaurant was the absolute best restaurant. They have the best fish and chips I have tasted. We have been to several different states and it just does not compare. On our last day we had breakfast and the breakfast burrito is a must!!!! Best restaurant ever!“

“If you're looking for a fun romantic evening this is a must. They are family owned and operated. Our waiter Cameron was fantastic. We booked not having any idea what to expect and it was like going to a 5 star restaurant is Las Vegas with out a stuffy attitude. Dress comfortable but don't hesitate to dress up because the service and environment is absolutely worth it, We will be back“

“They have a great selection of every article of clothing. I came here to get clothes for work, but they have a lot of things I would wear for every day, too. They tend to be kind of pricey, but that's not the fault of the store. The flex firehose cargo pants with the curvesetter waistband are worth it, though. Friendly and helpful staff, especially Aubrey, who helped me out a lot with my dozens of questions and requests!“

“My boyfriend and I are visiting Colorado from New Jersey and we were looking for a home cookin’ type of place for breakfast. Uncle Sam’s did not disappoint. Between the locals and tourists passing through, the atmosphere was cozy and friendly. Jess, our server, was wonderful and sweet. Biscuits and gravy were the best I’ve ever had, pancakes were fluffy and delicious and came with this amazing cinnamon butter on the side, and the corn beef hash is a must try! Uncle Sam’s exceeded our expectations and we will be back!“

“We were having a beer next door and they made it so easy to order from! I had the not so gringo pie and it was perfect. The fries were delicious as a side. Trying to find a reason to make it over to that side of town to try more off the menu!“

“First time here, would come back in a heartbeat. Nice lil spot with awesome employees. "outta towners" on a busy nfl Sunday, limited seating, didn't hesitate to make room for us and serve us promptly. The House honey sriracha lime sauce is a must try! Bring your friends!“

“Went here for the first time. Was recommended by a friend! Food and service was amazing! Atmosphere was typical sports bar, which my husband and I really like. I had the fish and chips and my husband had the angry bird salad. Both were very enjoyable! Will definitely be back!“

“Love, love, love this place! Exactly what a cozy, neighborhood coffee shop should be. Delicious eats, a wide variety of coffees and teas, and warm, friendly service. It's a great place to pick up something tasty and quick to go. Even better, bunker down and enjoy a leisurely morning in a very welcoming environment. Your first visit won't be your last!“

“Josh is an amazing waiter who served us fantastic food! Everything on their menu sounded good, which is unusual for me. I got the 1/2 sandwich and salad, which was so good. I have no pictures because I ate most of it before I thought of this. But my husband ordered the Farmer's skillet hash and a tropical sunrise. Looked just like the pictures! Oh, and I ordered the mint mocha iced coffee....So good!“

“Such a cute little place! Very kind staff, delicious food and the milkshakes are always amazing. Welcoming, quick to check in on us and very friendly. The food was so amazing (a little expensive) and totally worth it. The food was out very quickly and was high quality. I will be coming “

“Great place for American standards and more.We usually come in for breakfast, but have lunch and dinner entrees as well.Everything has been good to exceptional. We're a fan of their biscuits. They're gigantic, and they have whipped butter and blackberry jelly to complement them.If you like breakfast, come often and make your way through the menu. You'll like find some new favorites at Black Bear.“

“Best burger I’ve had in a long time. Perfectly cooked (medium-rare), juicy, with fresh veg. The Winter Warlock oatmeal stout and Laughing Lab local breweries are a must. Mike elevated the experience with perfect recommendations and flawless service. 10/10 recommend.“

“I went there for the first time today. I drive by there a lot. l always thought it was a little deli that just made sandwiches, boy was I wrong. They have a great variety of different things. The food was delicious, and the staff was so friendly. We will definitely be making this our "go to" place in the future.“

“The atmosphere was “busy” with lines of people waiting to be seated. We got on the waitlist ahead of time and only waited about 20 minutes. Our food was delicious as always however our waitress was struggling. We waited on our drinks about 20 min and waited on a second Bloody Mary almost 30 min. They comped it but still took forever. Breakfast for three with tip…$100“

“A unique old feel, the restaurant was very nice. The food was very good. Everyone loved the breakfast options they chose and essentially ate everything they ordered. The lattes were also spot on which is a good way to start the day.Lots of vegan options.“

“Everything was amazing! Our waiter, Simon, was the perfect level of attentive and provided excellent recommendations. We dined outside and the atmosphere was so serene. The food was impeccable. Every dish was well balanced and perfectly executed. Highly recommend!“

“We had the bacon wrapped dates and the board for appetizers and both were delicious. My wife had wine with her pork chop and I ended up adding protein to my pasta dish. Both were good. We also tried their s’mores pot de crème to end our meal.We came VERY unexpectedly after long work days so we were not dressed appropriately but they served our table and it was a fantastic experience. The waitress, hostess, and the gentleman behind the bar were all pleasant and we did not feel out of place despite our desheveled looks after work. We recently moved to the area so we will be back!“

“Our numerous visits to Texas Roadhouse over the past year have always been enjoyable, but our latest experience was truly exceptional, thanks to our server, Ashley Massaro. Having spent considerable time in the food service industry myself, I recognize the hallmarks of outstanding service, and Ashley embodies them all. Her warm demeanor, meticulous attention, and consistent communication made us feel valued and cared for. She intuitively anticipated our needs with each table visit, ensuring a seamless dining experience.Kudos to Ashley for her exemplary service! We're already looking forward to our next visit.“

“Great place to have lunch or dinner, they have a great selection of wings, beer and other adult drinks. Sports bar feel with so many TV to watch your favorite sport or you could just look out the large windows and enjoy the moutain views near Garden of Gods.“

“I kept reading online that the food at Waffle House wasn't good. Being from New York, since we don't have it I always wanted to try. Finally had the opportunity. Came around 11pm and sat ourselves, the waitress had politely taken our order and I was surprised how quickly we got our food. I got the all star special (waffle, eggs, toast, bacon, hash browns) I tried the strawberry waffle they had, it was all great. The cherry on top of the service was, the waitress told me she was going to bring out some new eggs for me without me even saying anything. Absolutely great service and the food was really good too. Breakfast 24hrs in a diner setting is a vibe I'd like to have access to whenever. Thanks for the fantastic first experience!“

“We tried snooze and I have to tell you I was not dissapointed!! The service was fast and on time, and the food was amazing! We were on our way to Denver and decided to drop by and we were glad we did! I had the scrambled egg breakfast and my wife had the over easy breakfast which was **** chefs kiss!!“

“Had the privilege to have brunch w/girlfriends again this past Sunday!Broccoli Cheese soup was delicious and hearty!I enjoy the renovated atmosphere...a classy comfortable and homey feel to the new renovations!Friendly, SMILING, and engaging staff made our time together enjoyable and relaxing...no hurrying, but food arrived to our table in a timely manner!I always take time to peruse the menu in choosing a meal that's healthy and that I could enjoy. I'm never disappointed that there were many items that I could choose from.Will be back...soon, I hope!!!“

“Carefree Bar and Grill is a great place! Locally owned, wonderful and attentive staff, great food and drinks, inviting atmosphere. It has the comfortable, welcoming neighborhood bar feel. Great place to go alone or with a group! Pool, darts, live music, events...“

“we went on Easter Sunday, it was very quiet, so the service was impeccable. we are British tra lingerie fir 3 weeks. we have stopped ans eaten in alot of different places and the grilled cheese sandwich here is the absolute bomb. gorgeous food and excellent service. highly recommended.“

“Best cocktails I've ever had. Yummy! Some food items were delicious, others were ok. Our server was lovely and recommended amazing drinks. We had to move the table a bit so the chairs were against the wall due to other guests not being considerate of others' needs to be able to sit at a table. So perhaps the tables are too plentiful for the space.“

“My husband and I had an amazing experience with the folk at Craftwood! Our wedding went flawlessly because of their communication and hard work! Especially Riley who literally went to the store and made us a toss bouquet after the florist didn't follow through. Katie was amazing every step of the way day of! The whole experience was just wonderful! Wish we could get married again just to work with them again!“

“First, skeeball. That's really all you need to know. But also - fun theme, great energy. The menu is perfect for playing games or watching games on the TVs. This wasn't our first time but it WAS our first time finding out they have tacos!!! If your little Street Fighter heart loves a basic b taco, get there. We normally get the frogger poppers bc bacon and jalapenos are life, but these tacos might be our new favorite. Say hi to Amber if you go on a day she's working the bar.“

“This is a family-friendly restaurant with a sports bar atmosphere. I went with friends on a Friday night at 7 pm. Big parking lot. The restaurant was packed, and the food was made to order "Fresh." The staff was friendly.We started with appetizers, and the portions were nice size. The onion rings were huge... crispy and full of flavor with a kick. Best ones I have had. I could have eaten it as my entre and been satisfied.I had a turkey and bacon sandwich that was good, but the bottom bread was very soggy from the grease. I had room for a couple of bites of the Mac & Cheese side. It was Cavatappi noodles in a creamy cheesy sauce topped with bread crumbs.Everyone enjoyed their mealsand had to push ourselves away from the table with a "to go" box to take home. ?I will try the Philly Steak with sweet potato fries next time. Yes. I will be back. We had a fun and filling experience.“

“This is my second time coming here. Each time I was so impressed with the kindness from the servers (Talia, from our first visit, and Allie, today’s server, are just amazing). Today, I watched one of the servers with an older person and just have a lovely conversation with them. The food is also delicious. I recommend the breakfast burrito! The Strawberry Cheesecake French toast is also elite!I love seeing how much the team here cares. Definitely a place I will be frequenting and recommending!“

“I have always been a fan of the Bar and Grill at PJ but today we saw Shane there and he was warm and inviting and made sure we had exceptional service! Our food was ohhhh so yummy and our experience was DELIGHTFUL ? Excited to get back and try some of their whiskeys and get in on the all you can eat crab before April (its seasonal)!! All our food was great but we voted and the open face prime rib (my sons) was drool worthy and #1!! The energy, staff and food is better than most golf clubs and you can't beat the price and view❤️. Thanks again for a wonderful evening!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'s“

“Always has really good food. Wait times are a lot longer than you'd expect. There's no reservations and only a wait list, but even then, you have to wait for tables to open up and for people to leave. I feel like for this type of establishment, it'd be a good idea to limit the amount of time people sit and chat at the tables after they have finished eating.“

“Went to dinner with my husband. I had the crab cakes they were great. He had the bison burger and said it was one of the best in town. Our server was on top of things. It took a while to get drinks but it was busy. Martini with blue cheese stuffed olives was yummy!“

“Stopped in for a quick lunch and a beer and was totally impressed! Had a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and a Chili Beer that paired beautifully. I could go back tomorrow for the sandwich, it was so cheesy and delicious. Chicken was PERFECT. The burger selection looks phenomenal, can’t wait to get back. Service was solid and staff was friendly.“

“Found this place today. Great food. Had the Brussels sprouts as a starter, absolutely delicious. Out entrees, French dip and fish and chips were also amazing. That then was followed by an excellent dessert, peach cobbler.Highly recommend it!“

“Best Professionalism I have ever witnessed! Great Employees!! Good Food too..off of Fillmore in Colorado Springs! Polite and Efficient & this location has a heart and treats older folks with respect and they work hard to serve their customers! Kudos! Raise their pay..So impressive, You don't see this anywhere else anymore..I just had to give this Restaurant major Applause ?“

“I wasn't expecting much from a food court chicken place, but I was pleasantly surprised. The wings were great, the service was fast. I was impressed that the wings were made to order. Flavors were bold and spot on, chicken was cooked well, moist and flavorful.“

“Got to Doug's early to beat the crowd! Coffee was amazing! The burrito was full of the best scratch hash browns, bacon, eggs, cheese and a great green chili salsa on top. This is the small version! So many great items on the menu. Friendly staff and wonderful food, what more can you ask for. Thank you for a fantastic breakfast!! We will be back!!“

“OMG I'm so glad we took the hour drive there we got the starter sampler with jambalaya gumbo and red beans with fried catfish. 10 stars so good the food came out fresh as can be doesn't get and fresher and the flavor out of this world. This Will always be a stop when we come to Colorado the staff was so friendly awesome. Please try this place you will not regret it I promise“

“The coldest beer my lips have ever touched. You want a nice warm beer...go to Germany!!! You want a cold beer that will make your nips hard....Hops N Drops!!! Also the happy hour is dope! Wings be nice...Buffalo Sauce...delish! I will be back over and over.“

“This place is great. A little pricy but well worth it. The service is amazing as well as the food. The waitress we got, her name was France. If you get her expect to be in good hands. She provided great service and great hospitality. I will definitely come back.“