Meet the 24-year-old entrepreneur behind Colorado Springs' bright pink coffee shop

A bright pink exterior makes KB Coffee and Bakery hard to miss along Academy Boulevard, but owner Kelly Bauman hopes customers remember more than just the building's eye-catching color.

Foodie Finds: Schlotzsky’s brings Austin flavors to SOCO

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Schlotzsky’s is bringing a taste of Austin, Texas, to Colorado Springs with freshly baked bread made in-house every day. The restaurant is known for its deli sandwiches, flatbreads, pizzas, and calzones, offering a variety of comfort food favorites made fresh. Right now, Schlotzsky’s is featuring Philly cheesesteak-inspired items on its menu. Customers […]

Bristol Brewing Brings Back Old No. 23 Barley Wine for the Holidays

From the editor: Christmas Ale gets the six-pack glamour shot, but Old No. 23 is the one I’d grab first. Ten months in the barrel is real patience, and barley wine remains the most underrated holiday style going. Bristol has been a Colorado Springs anchor forever, and a winter lineup this deep shows it. Buy two, drink one now and forget the other until next November.

Holiday ballets, Tony Award-winning musicals populate Colorado stages

Nov. 19-Dec. 13: “Private Lives” by Theatreworks, Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs — In Noël Coward’s 1930 classic comedy, a divorced couple accidentally reunites while honeymooning with their new spouses. Nov. 19-Dec. 27: “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College — Two World War II veterans take their […]

The Fort Now Home to New Tequila Bar & Whiskey Library

Iconic Colorado steakhouse The Fort is now home to two inviting new bar spaces designed to celebrate the authentic spirit of the American West – the Tequila Bar and the Whiskey Library. The two new bars each offer a relaxing Western experience, designed for guests who want a handcrafted cocktail paired with a delicious snack or a casual dinner.

Freddy’s Tests a $3.49 Steakburger Taco on a New Value Menu in Select States

Freddy's is testing an Everyday Value Menu in 7 states, with a Steakburger Taco, tenders and a hot dog from $3.49 and a $2.99 custard cookie. The post Freddy’s Tests a $3.49 Steakburger Taco on a New Value Menu in Select States appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

A 103-Year-Old Original Rosie the Riveter Who Built P-61 Night Fighters Led the Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade

Wanda Daniels, 103, who built P-61 Night Fighters at Northrop in World War II, was grand marshal of the Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 7.

This Colorado Dutch Bakery Has Been Perfecting Its Recipes Since 1896

A bakery case full of Dutch pastries, almond paste treats, and wedding cakes sits in the middle of Colorado. I love that kind of surprise. The shelves also hold Dutch grocery items. There is a coffee counter too, so a quick stop can turn into a long browse. I believe...

Colorado porch staple crafted in Manitou Springs

East Coast bagel chain opening its first Colorado location

PopUp Bagels is opening its first Colorado store in Boulder on University Hill, marking a new venture for the East Coast chain.

Climb Aboard A 1953 Airplane To Dine At This Colorado Springs Restaurant

A real 1953 Boeing KC-97 tanker plane now serves burgers instead of refueling jets. I don’t need an excuse to find that interesting. Some facts are just enjoyable to know. This Stratofreighter once flew air-to-air refueling missions around the globe. It last took off in 1973. Later, eight semi-trailers...

Time to plan a Christmas tree hunt in Colorado

Some Christmas trees are unpacked while others are picked from a parking lot. Then there are those earned the Colorado way ー through adventure. It’s that time of year for securing a permit to cut an evergreen in many of the state’s national forests. That includes Pike National Forest, closest to Denver and Colorado Springs. […]

This impressive Colorado mountain home overlooks the Roaring Fork River

An art lover's home near Aspen, with a barn-inspired great room and a forest green kitchen. Zone 4 Architects has designed this contemporary Colorado mountain home in collaboration with M.J. Berries Design. It is nestled on the banks of the Roaring Fork River in Aspen Glen, about 30 miles from Aspen. Built by Kaegebein Fine Home Building, the 6,000-square-foot residence boasts views of Mount Sopris from its riverfront setting.

Los Dos Potrillos Adding Colorado Springs to Its Portfolio


Los Dos Potrillos will be expanding into Colorado Springs, bringing its family-owned Mexican concept to 5832 Barnes Road, The Gazette reports. The upcoming restaurant will be taking over a former On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina that shuttered earlier this year, and will open by March. The eatery will...

Breakfast got a ‘hole’ lot better with Bay Water Bagels

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Bay Water Bagels is owned and operated by Gabrielle Rossignol and offers 21 flavors of bagels, eight different cream cheeses, and two kinds of babka. The popular farmers’ market vendor started the mobile business when her husband was stationed in Hawaii five years ago. The Northeast natives missed fresh bagels, so they decided to create their favorite food themselves.

Fox's Pizza Den Rolls Dough Into Fourth Colorado Walmart, This Time in Arvada

Shoppers at the Walmart on Ralston Road in Arvada are about to get a new reason to linger near the checkout lanes. Fox's Pizza Den is preparing to open its fourth Colorado location inside that store, with construction and hiring underway ahead of a debut expected next month. The roughly...

Foodie Finds: Jake & Telly’s brings more Greek flavors to Colorado Springs

(COLORADO SPRINGS) -- For 30 years, Jake & Telly's Greek Taverna has been a staple in the Old Colorado City restaurant scene. Jake & Telly's serves authentic Greek food and Greek wines, a rarity in the Southern Colorado area. View the full Jake & Telly's menu here. They also do...

Swig Announces 10-Unit Deal in Northern Colorado

November 09, 2026 // Franchising.com // FORT COLLINS, Colo.– Swig has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with experienced franchisees Marc and Zach Rogers to bring the brand to Northern Colorado. The 10-unit deal will accelerate Swig’s growth in the West region and introduce its highly customizable drink experience to new communities, including Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley. The father-and-son duo plan to open their first location by June 2027, further advancing Swig’s nationwide franchise growth.