Visiting east Colorado Springs, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Colorado Springs neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Middle Eastern cafe to an ice cream shop.
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 330 reviews on Yelp.
The cafe, which has two other locations in the Springs, offers tabouleh salad, baba ghanoush dip, chicken and lamb kebabs, a hummus bowl and falafel.
2. Bj's Velvet Freez
Next up is BJ's Velvet Freez, situated at 1511 N. Union Blvd. With four stars out of 134 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
In addition to milkshakes, ice cream sundaes and cones, floats and malts, the shop serves burgers, sandwiches and french fries.
3. JC Nails
JC Nails is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1363 N. Academy Blvd., 4.5 stars out of 286 reviews.
The salon offers a variety of manicures and pedicures, including for children under age 12.
4. Black Bear Diner
Black Bear Diner is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 338 Yelp reviews. Head over to 975-A N. Academy Blvd. to see for yourself.
Chicken-fried steak, Alaska pesto salmon, house-made meatloaf and slow-cooked pot roast are among the dinner entrees. Specials include prime rib on Fridays and Saturdays and an all-you-can-eat fish fry on Fridays.
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