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30 TV-famous restaurants to try across Colorado— including several in Colorado Springs

Looking for a great place to find a meal in Colorado? The Colorado restaurants featured on this list have been featured on various television shows like “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.”

Below you’ll find the location and a dish to try at 30 ‘as seen on TV’ spots around the Centennial State — including several in Colorado Springs.


1. Audrey Jane’s Pizza Garage

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Dish to try: Spicy Pig Pizza

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


2. King’s Chef Diner

King’s Chef Diner on Bijou Street in downtown Colorado Springs has been a longtime comfort food favorite for local residents, downtown workers and tourists. CHANCEY BUSH, THE GAZETTE
King’s Chef Diner on Bijou Street in downtown Colorado Springs has been a longtime comfort food favorite for local residents, downtown workers and tourists. CHANCEY BUSH, THE GAZETTE

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dish to try: Breakfast Burritos, “The Thing”

Show: “Outrageous Food”


3. Creperie du Village

Location: Aspen, Colorado

Dish to try: Beef Fondue

Show: “Top 5 Restaurants”


4. The Post Chicken & Beer

Location: Longmont, Colorado

Dish to try: Fried Chicken

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


5. Highland Tavern

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Bombshell Sammich

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


6. Woody Creek Tavern

Location: Woody Creek, Colorado

Dish to try: Blue Agave Margaritas

Show: “$40 A Day”


7. Atomic Cowboy

A group of restaurants including Atomic Cowboys, Denver Biscuit Co., and Fat Scully’s opened off of Tejon Street on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (DougalBrownlieStaff Photojournalistdougal.brownlie@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/20aaf344aff3ba385cba5e53d4a327a8?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
A group of restaurants including Atomic Cowboys, Denver Biscuit Co., and Fat Scully’s opened off of Tejon Street on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (DougalBrownlieStaff Photojournalistdougal.brownlie@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/20aaf344aff3ba385cba5e53d4a327a8?s=100&d=mm&r=g)

Location: Denver & Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dish to try: Massive Pizza by the Slice

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


8. Tocabe An American Indian Eatery

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Indian Tacos

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


9. La Cocina de Luz

Location: Telluride, Colorado

Dish to try: Chilaquiles

Show: “$40 A Day”


10. The Sink

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Dish to try: Texas Onion Straw Burger

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


11. Zoe Ma Ma

Location:  Boulder, Colorado

Dish to try: Steamy Buns

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives”


12. Aloy Thai Cuisine

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Dish to try: Lemongrass Chicken

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


13. The Roost

Location: Longmont, Colorado

Dish to try: Bangin’ Cauliflower

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


14. Parisi & Firenze a Tavola

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Sandwiches with Fresh Mozzarella and homemade focaccia

Show: “$40 A Day”


15. Cache Cache

Location: Aspen, Colorado

Dish to try: Colorado Trout

Show: “$40 A Day”


16. Rasta Pasta

Rasta Pasta interior (The Gazette file) (The Gazette file)
Rasta Pasta interior (The Gazette file) (The Gazette file)

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dish to try: Rasta Pasta

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


17. Steuben’s

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Lobster Roll

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


18. The Big Wrap

Location: Aspen, Colorado

Dish to try: Wraps

Show: “$40 A Day”


19. Foolish Craig’s Cafe

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Dish to try: BLT Guacamole

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


20. Paravicini’s Italian Bistro

Paravicini's Italian Bistro. Photo: Teresa Farney, Gazette.
Paravicini’s Italian Bistro. Photo: Teresa Farney, Gazette.

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dish to try: Veal Giuseppe

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


21. Piglatin Cocina

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dish to try: Arepas, Cuban sandwich

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


22. Maria Empanada

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Empanada

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” (x2)


23. Sam’s No. 3

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Kickin’ Green Pork Chili

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


24. Hops & Pie

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Beer Braised Brisket Pizza

Show:”Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


25. Dae Gee Korean BBQ

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Korean Barbeque

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


26. Skirted Heifer

Best Of 2015 - Skirted Heifer. Photo by Jeff Kearney (Jeff Keaerney)
Best Of 2015 – Skirted Heifer. Photo by Jeff Kearney (Jeff Keaerney)

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dish to try: The Hangover (burger)

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


27. Restaurant 415

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

Dish to try: Blackened Cauliflower Steak

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


28. Front Range Barbecue

Front Range Barbeque (Located at: 2330 W. Colorado Ave) Friday July 23, 2021. Photo by Jeff Kearney. (Jeff Kearney)
Front Range Barbeque (Located at: 2330 W. Colorado Ave) Friday July 23, 2021. Photo by Jeff Kearney. (Jeff Kearney)

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dish to try: The Sloppy Pig Sandwich

Show: “Diners, Dive-Ins, and Dives”


29. Casa Bonita

An interior shot of the Casa Bonita restaurant in Lakewood, with South Park character Eric Cartman. (DennisHuspeniBusiness Reporterdennis.huspeni@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6e8edb7e72e10e582867ceea0da27781?s=100&d=mm&r=g)
An interior shot of the Casa Bonita restaurant in Lakewood, with South Park character Eric Cartman. (DennisHuspeniBusiness Reporterdennis.huspeni@gazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6e8edb7e72e10e582867ceea0da27781?s=100&d=mm&r=g)

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Sopapillas

Show: “Craziest Restaurants in America”


30. The Bagel Delicatessen & Restaurant

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Chopped Liver

Show:”Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”

Editor’s Note: These restaurants are subject to location changes and closures. Menu items are also subject to change.

Photo Credit: eclipse_images (iStock). (eclipse_images)
Photo Credit: eclipse_images (iStock). (eclipse_images)
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30 TV-famous restaurants to try across Colorado— including several in Colorado Springs

Looking for a great place to find a meal in Colorado? The Colorado restaurants featured on this list have been featured on various television shows like “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.”

Below you’ll find the location and a dish to try at 30 ‘as seen on TV’ spots around the Centennial State — including several in Colorado Springs.


1. Audrey Jane’s Pizza Garage

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Dish to try: Spicy Pig Pizza

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


2. King’s Chef Diner

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dish to try: Breakfast Burritos, “The Thing”

Show: “Outrageous Food”


3. Creperie du Village

Location: Aspen, Colorado

Dish to try: Beef Fondue

Show: “Top 5 Restaurants”


4. The Post Chicken & Beer

Location: Longmont, Colorado

Dish to try: Fried Chicken

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


5. Highland Tavern

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Bombshell Sammich

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


6. Woody Creek Tavern

Location: Woody Creek, Colorado

Dish to try: Blue Agave Margaritas

Show: “$40 A Day”


7. Atomic Cowboy

Location: Denver & Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dish to try: Massive Pizza by the Slice

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


8. Tocabe An American Indian Eatery

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Indian Tacos

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


9. La Cocina de Luz

Location: Telluride, Colorado

Dish to try: Chilaquiles

Show: “$40 A Day”


10. The Sink

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Dish to try: Texas Onion Straw Burger

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


11. Zoe Ma Ma

Location:  Boulder, Colorado

Dish to try: Steamy Buns

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives”


12. Aloy Thai Cuisine

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Dish to try: Lemongrass Chicken

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


13. The Roost

Location: Longmont, Colorado

Dish to try: Bangin’ Cauliflower

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


14. Parisi & Firenze a Tavola

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Sandwiches with Fresh Mozzarella and homemade focaccia

Show: “$40 A Day”


15. Cache Cache

Location: Aspen, Colorado

Dish to try: Colorado Trout

Show: “$40 A Day”


16. Rasta Pasta

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dish to try: Rasta Pasta

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


17. Steuben’s

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Lobster Roll

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


18. The Big Wrap

Location: Aspen, Colorado

Dish to try: Wraps

Show: “$40 A Day”


19. Foolish Craig’s Cafe

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Dish to try: BLT Guacamole

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


20. Paravicini’s Italian Bistro

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dish to try: Veal Giuseppe

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


21. Piglatin Cocina

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dish to try: Arepas, Cuban sandwich

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


22. Maria Empanada

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Empanada

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” (x2)


23. Sam’s No. 3

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Kickin’ Green Pork Chili

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


24. Hops & Pie

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Beer Braised Brisket Pizza

Show:”Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


25. Dae Gee Korean BBQ

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Korean Barbeque

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


26. Skirted Heifer

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dish to try: The Hangover (burger)

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


27. Restaurant 415

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

Dish to try: Blackened Cauliflower Steak

Show: “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”


28. Front Range Barbecue

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dish to try: The Sloppy Pig Sandwich

Show: “Diners, Dive-Ins, and Dives”


29. Casa Bonita

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Sopapillas

Show: “Craziest Restaurants in America”


30. The Bagel Delicatessen & Restaurant

Location: Denver, Colorado

Dish to try: Chopped Liver

Show:”Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”

Editor’s Note: These restaurants are subject to location changes and closures. Menu items are also subject to change.

Rasta Pasta interior (The Gazette file) (The Gazette file)
Rasta Pasta interior (The Gazette file) (The Gazette file)
Front Range Barbeque (Located at: 2330 W. Colorado Ave) Friday July 23, 2021. Photo by Jeff Kearney. (Jeff Kearney)
Front Range Barbeque (Located at: 2330 W. Colorado Ave) Friday July 23, 2021. Photo by Jeff Kearney. (Jeff Kearney)
An interior shot of the Casa Bonita restaurant in Lakewood, with South Park character Eric Cartman. (Dennis Huspeni/Denver Gazette)
An interior shot of the Casa Bonita restaurant in Lakewood, with South Park character Eric Cartman. (Dennis Huspeni/Denver Gazette)
Photo Credit: eclipse_images (iStock). (eclipse_images)
Photo Credit: eclipse_images (iStock). (eclipse_images)
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