Great New Food Places in COL SPGS - Know Any? Add them here! (Colorado Springs: rental car, rental)

[Userdavey]

I am from Albuquerque (31 years worth) and have been in the Springs for about 9 years.

My stand is that the food in the Springs is not exactly to die for. Until now. I found a tiny little place in Security on Main called Vi's Take Out (719) 391-8257. The place is tiny and the owners lived in Albuquerque for many years. This is the only place in town that has anything close to the red chile I was used to in Albuquerque. And this stuff is to die for. Like red chile should be. Anyone from Abq will know what I mean.

I do not mean to advertise on here, but rather to provide a service to anyone that wants seriously good food. I just tried it today and aim to go back for a burger as the owner said that the burgers are pretty much their main thing. They have an open face burger smothered in chile and cheese that looks like it is straight from heaven.


They have an article from the Gazette on the wall and it's a great review. Whether or not you like it, the chile there is exactly what you find all over Albuquerque. Awesome!

[Amery523]

Originally Posted by Mike from back east

When in Phoenix the other week we tracked down an In-N-Out Burger location and were glad we did, the burger was marvelous.

Can't go wrong w/ an In N Out Burger!
There's one in Phoenix? I'm heading there next month for vacation!
SCORE!

[Mike from back east]

Found a new bakery today, Altitude Sweets, down off Powers / N. Carefree, a few doors down from the huge Colorado Liquor Outlet. Everything baked on-site. Very ambitious list of items, including Kolaches, pastries, breads. Military discount on Wednesday. Sampler boxes for business meetings. Special orders. They've some "best of" awards for the orange rolls and cinnamon rolls.


Amery: Did you get to IN-N-OUT Burger in Phoenix?

[Mike from back east]

Two new places, haven't tried them yet.

In the Promenade Shops at Briargate, next to Ted's Montana Grill, there now is a Bird Dog BBQ and right next to it is a Sushi place. I park in the REAR lot when visiting Ted's, as the spots by the "bell tower" give the shortest possible walk.

[Amery523]

MIKE FBE: Yes I got to the In-N-Out in Scottsdale when I was on vacation there in June. Wonderful and super busy as always. I recommend getting the Animal fries if you can - it's their fries with their special sauce, cheese and grilled onions on top. Gotta eat it w/ a fork.

I just went home to So Calif last week and had In-N-Out again. People who live there don't realize how good it is until they are gone - thus my sister rolls her eyes when I say I have to eat there before I leave.

[Joebondoe]

Originally Posted by Mike from back east

Group: I hear that a Denver chain, Smash Burger, is opening on Friday at 3707 Bloomington, which is located near the movies, just off N. Carefree / Powers / Cinema Point / Bloomington.

Anyone tried them?

Smashburger :: Every City's Favorite Burger Place - TX

Smashburger is excellent but not cheap, it is one of the best tasting hamburgers I have had. I read in the Gazette Friday 11/6 they are trying some new menu items just in the Colorado restaurants. BTW, if you didn't know, they opened up a new Smashburger in the new University Center on Nevada off I-25.

[Mike from back east]

Group: The former Fatburger at 7465 N. Academy (near Jason's Deli, etc) has been replaced by a new burger joint called "Crave" which is operated by a person from Castle Rock.



I hear the new / nearby "Big Fat Greek Restaurant" is a disaster, that coming from a couple we know who tried it and, as they described their experience, it sounded like the meal/service from hell.

Anyone been to either one of these?

[ryanek9freak]

Originally Posted by Joebondoe

Smashburger is excellent but not cheap, it is one of the best tasting hamburgers I have had. I read in the Gazette Friday 11/6 they are trying some new menu items just in the Colorado restaurants. BTW, if you didn't know, they opened up a new Smashburger in the new University Center on Nevada off I-25.

Yea, and that BJ's right there is awesome too. Really hot waitresses.

[lalahartma]

Originally Posted by Mike from back east

I hear the new / nearby "Big Fat Greek Restaurant" is a disaster, that coming from a couple we know who tried it and, as they described their experience, it sounded like the meal/service from hell.

The concept sounds like it is ripe making for a hellish experience.

[lalahartma]

Originally Posted by Userdavey

I am from Albuquerque (31 years worth) and have been in the Springs for about 9 years.

My stand is that the food in the Springs is not exactly to die for. Until now. I found a tiny little place in Security on Main called Vi's Take Out (719) 391-8257. The place is tiny and the owners lived in Albuquerque for many years. This is the only place in town that has anything close to the red chile I was used to in Albuquerque. And this stuff is to die for. Like red chile should be. Anyone from Abq will know what I mean.

I do not mean to advertise on here, but rather to provide a service to anyone that wants seriously good food. I just tried it today and aim to go back for a burger as the owner said that the burgers are pretty much their main thing. They have an open face burger smothered in chile and cheese that looks like it is straight from heaven.


They have an article from the Gazette on the wall and it's a great review. Whether or not you like it, the chile there is exactly what you find all over Albuquerque. Awesome!

Thanks for the tip! I agree with you regarding COS food and ABQ's!