Spending time in East Colorado Springs? Get to know the neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Middle Eastern restaurant to a Vietnamese and Asian fusion spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Colorado Springs, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Heart Of Jerusalem Cafe
Topping the list is Middle Eastern spot Heart of Jerusalem Cafe. Located at 4587 Austin Bluffs Parkway, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 323 reviews on Yelp.
The menu includes kebabs, falafel, a hummus bowl and gyros, as well as salads, appetizers and baklava for dessert.
2. Tlaquepaque
Next up is Mexican spot Tlaquepaque, situated at 911 Murray Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 227 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
3. Banh Mi Viet
Vietnamese and Asian fusion spot Banh Mi Viet, which offers sandwiches and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3315 N. Academy Blvd., 4.5 stars out of 157 reviews.
Menu offerings include Vietnamese baguettes and Vietnamese noodle soup.
4. Kawa Coffee
Kawa Coffee, a traditional American and breakfast and brunch spot that offers coffee and tea and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 78 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2427 N. Union Blvd. to see for yourself.
A variety of espresso drinks are served, as well as teas, hot chocolate, fruit smoothies and Italian soda. There are also sandwiches, wraps and all-day breakfast.
5. Carbonella Creations
Check out Carbonella Creations, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 130 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Italian spot, which offers cooking classes and pizza, at 1169 N. Circle Drive.
6. BJ's Velvet Freez
Finally, there's BJ's Velvet Freez, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 125 reviews. Stop by 1511 N. Union Blvd. to hit up the spot to score ice cream, frozen yogurt and burgers next time you're in the neighborhood.
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