This restaurant was packed with a long line, most tables were full, and you could smell the BBQ cooking from the parking lot which is what drew us in The food was AMAZING! My husband and I first tried the blueberry cheesecake. We meant to each try a bite while we waited for our entrees but we finished it. Everything was delicious!!! read more

Black Forest Foods - The fried chicken sandwich with curry ketchup - Cafes Near Me - Monument, Colorado

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Black Forest Foods was a huge miss for us. First off, if you have impaired vision you cannot read the chalk board menu due to size, reflection and chalk color. The interior is tiny, some of the booths are practically in the kitchen and they stack boxes and trash next to you while you're eating. The ventilation is poor and the food smell is overwhelming. Service is lacking. Nobody is particularly friendly here; they acted like we were bothering them to order or ask for help with anything and they rush you out the minute they think you've eaten your last bite of food. Then there's the food itself. Ordered a classic burger, cooked medium. Came out beyond well done. Fries were cold. Bun was weird, their aioli would have been better suited on a turkey sandwich and the bacon was burned. My mom ordered the Reuben and it was so wet and soggy, the bread fell apart. Meal wouldn't have been good even if it had been cooked correctly - had to be an off day because this restaurant has great reviews, but we won't be back. read more

Food is good. Service needs work. Our order had items we did not order, and many of us did not get what we ordered?? What is going on here?? Check your order before you leave. read more

We ordered a pretzel which was $13.99 and it's hard as a rock. Can't eat it as I had to break it with a hammer ‍ I tried calling and no one answers. read more

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Knowing I was going to have a big meal on the evening, I was looking for something light for lunch. A quick Yelp search sent me to Black Forest Foods. It reminded me of a combination of a deli and a small hipster sandwich shop back home. The line moved quickly, and before long I was seated out on the large, covered patio. My salad arrived shortly after. The chicken was tossed in a delightful marinade, and the vegetables were fresh and crisp, and the house made balsamic dressing was perfect. Not too oily and nicely spiced. read more

Black Forest Foods - Chicken salad - Cafes Near Me - Monument, Colorado

Hot food with friendly service. I ordered the Reuben sandwich and a slice of chocolate and carrot cake. The rye bread was toasted and buttery and the dressing was bright and complimented the pastrami. The slices of cake were tactfully frosted and the cakes were moist and buttery. Felt less like a bistro and more like a neighborhood get together. read more

They refused to seat us and made us take our food to go while they personally seated and cleaned the tables for others that came in after us. Either racist, or just rude. Good old Black Forest Cafe will accept dogs but not brown people. Way to perpetuate racism in Monument. I was never treated this way at this establishment till I showed up with a brown man. read more

I do love a mom & pop style restaurant! This place has a bunch of options, especially for those of us that love good, meaty sandwiches and burgers! They are right in the heart of charming downtown Monument, which is about three blocks long of shops and eateries. Very cute town. The staff is friendly and helpful, though the service is largely serve yourself. Seating inside is somewhat limited - maybe 8 four top tables or so, but loads of seating, both covered and sunny depending on your preference, on their spacious patio. A little pricier than your typical burger place, but the quality makes up for it. read more

Terrific little cafe in downtown Monument. They can be busy at lunch time, but it's worth the wait. Probably the best burger you can get in the Springs or Monument. They have a small indoor seating area and a lovely patio. Slightly higher price point, but everything is fresh and delicious! read more

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LOVE this place. Huge menu. Burgers are to die for. All cooked perfectly and tons of types to choose from. Ingredients and fresh and dont make u feel terrible. Everything about this gamily owned restaurant screams perfect. Sandwich selection is great. Hard to find a good cafe/sandwich shop that does it all and this one does. Super cute shop too. Chicken sandwich was great. Portion sizes large. read more

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This is definitely a place to check out their burgers! If you happen to be in Monument, it's worth a pit stop. Their burgers are top notch, no matter which you try, pick your favorite! They also to stock local foods sometimes made by local chefs, (like desserts), I've never gone wrong. The burgers come with fries, and it's a pretty huge serving. They have a few seats inside, but their main feature is the patio, several tables and umbrellas are there for you to enjoy. The service is good, straight forward, although if it's busy, you might wait a few minutes. read more

It was the best burger I've ever had. I'm a seven-year-old. Best restaurant in town. I will definitely be back.

Ordered a burger for takeout and thought my total was ridiculous....$24 for a burger and fries. Realized after placing the order that they charge a $.99 online ordering fee and added a $3.06 tip to the order. I've never had any other business charge an online ordering fee before and adding your own tip to a pickup order is insanity! My family will for sure never be eating there again. read more

EVERYTHING and everyONE is remarkable! Courteous, Kind, Neighborly... and the FOOD. OMG... we always have delicious foos to brag about to anyone who will listen hit especially soups!!! Obviously these are homemade by thr Chef/owner with much Love. You can taste the TLC!!! And those chips... yummm! Thank you to BFF for helping me "bulk up" for the cold, winter season. read more

Totally on pint, great burger, can't find anything we didn't like. Perfectly cooked, great fresh ingredients, and awesome staff. So glad we went, goi g again to try the big yummy menu. Thank you. read more

I am not a local, but our fabulous friends are. They took us to Black Forest Foods the first time we visited them in Colorado. So glad they did take us here because I ate the best burger that I've ever eaten in this lovely State. Order at the counter, find a table, and wait for your food to be ready. It was quite busy so it did take a while for our order to arrive. Was it worth the wait? Let me start with what my Wifey ordered. She chose to try their Elk Burger. Included in the burger was a 1/2lb elk patty, sage derby cheese, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. She was a fan of that burger. I tried a couple bites of it, and it did taste very good. It was worth the wait. I ordered their Irish Porter Burger. In addition to the beef pattty, the burger came with Irish porter cheese, grilled onions, spicy bacon, lettuce, and chipotle aioli. Wowza!! That burger tasted amazing!! A wonderful celebration of flavor in my mouth with every bite I took!!! It was more than worth the wait. By the way, we did try some of their other food as well. The tater tots that we substituted for the fries were delicious!! Got desserts to go and eat later. I do not know if they bake them at Black Forest Foods, but the carrot cake and pumpkin cheesecake were both yummy. Highly recommend trying Black Forest Foods when you are in Monument, CO. Yes, their burgers are expensive. I believe they are worth every penny though. read more

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This was my second time going here and it was equally as delicious! Just an unbelievable selection of veggie, fish, meat options. The ingredients are high quality and portions huge. I was smart enough to bring a container with me this time because I knew there was no way I'd be able to eat it all at lunch. Both the fried green tomato grilled cheese and veggie wrap were 10/10. I also love that the sodas are cane sugar based. Service was friendly too. Will be back! read more

Black Forest Foods - Veggie wrap with salad - Cafes Near Me - Monument, Colorado

Went in and ordered the Irish Porter Burger. I would move here from SoCal just for this burger.

The best fries I've ever had! Their food is amazing, you can't go wrong. A great place for sandwiches, salads, and desserts. There's a nice outdoor area too. 10/10 recommending this place. read more

Black Forest Foods - Bleu cheese burger - Cafes Near Me - Monument, Colorado

So good. I had the Patrsmi Rueben Lots of meat with red cabbage and sauce. It is in the middle of town and has outdoor dining read more

I've been searching for a local place that serves grass fed beef and hit the jackpot with this place. The outdoor seating area is large but inside seating is very limited. The burger was DELICIOUS and portions were generous. I need to go back and try everything on the menu! read more

I've only ever ordered food here for pick up, but every time it's fresh and delicious! The staff is always so nice too and even helped me walk my large order to the car one time. The porky pork sandwich is really good! Love it here! read more

Black Forest Foods - Porky Pork Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Monument, Colorado

It was my friend's birthday and I was visiting him and his family. I had to order lavender latte first just to take in the menu board. It was extensive and everything sounded amazing. I must have changed my mind 4 times. There were 8 of us and we found a big table inside in the back. We could see the kitchen and everything they were making looked so fresh and delicious. One of our friends noted they put beautiful perfect fries in a wrap. Who'd a thought? I had a large Capriccio salad . The burrata tasted home made and delicious. There was pesto on top and a surprise roasted pepper/ tomato base on the bottom. Others had burgers that were huge - I know that whatever any of us had chosen, it would be a good meal. The staff were great. Explained things and brought our food quickly. This is a deli style. So, you order at the register and get a number. They have a full deli counter too.They find you when it's ready. I can't say enough good things about this place. My friend's wife says it's her favorite and I can see why. Great people, good food, reasonable prices and you feel like a local. Highly recommend read more

Black Forest Foods - Loved this Capriccio salad with burrata and pesto - Cafes Near Me - Monument, Colorado

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I think they have ok food I ordered a turkey sandwich they put spring mix for the lettuce it was limp I like crispy fresh lettuce on my sandwich they have gotten very pricey $18 for sandwich I know prices have went up but that's steep in my opinion this is not a 5 restaurant read more

Most amazing food we've had in a long time. Brisket is cooked for 18 hours and it may be the best brisket I've ever eaten. This place looks humble, but its food is well worth a one-hour or more drive. I would have eaten more if I could! read more

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Burgers here are epic! With several to choose from, good luck deciding on one. Burgers are 1/2 pound and easily shareable. Highly recommend the Colorado burger with green chilis and spicy bacon, avocado, and spicy aioli. Fries are a solid side for this burger. read more

This place is amazing!!! First time here and will for sure not be my last!!!! Got the hot pastrami, I can't wait to try a burger and the BLT!! read more

Interesting space. The large table looks firstly into where food is prepared. Food quality was good, tasty. Lots of choices. Service. There's not too much to it. Hard to really assess. read more

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A-m-a-z-I-n-g! My husband and I tried two different burgers; Irish Porter Burger and Manchego Burger. Both were bursting with flavor. Also the sizes of the burgers are not for the faint of heart. They came with great fries on the side. My husband also enjoyed their Bloody Mary. Their menu is vast, spanning from breakfast, soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches. They also have a great little mini food market to shop from. Clean throughout with friendly service. They have a great outside patio. Be prepared for waiting for a seat if you want to sit inside. Next time I'm in Monument, I'm definitely stopping in to try another menu item (or two) read more

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This place is a good find! I've lived in COS for along time & had never eaten there, but it always looked busy. We walked inside past a cooler of food to takeout & also desserts. Got me interested. We each ordered soup & loved our choices. I had the coconut carrot soup & my friend had the green chili. Each one served with a side of bread/tortilla. Service was good. We will be back! read more

Hands-down the best food I've had in the entire Monument area. Everything is made with high-quality ingredients, perfectly prepared, and full of flavor. Portions are generous, service is friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy. Black Forest Café is now my go-to spot--highly recommend!" read more

Do not miss the Hatch Green Chili! It's fantastic. The Reuben sandwich was very good as well the purple cabbage gave it a unique taste compared to other Reuben's I have had. Overall, highly recommend!!! read more

I keep getting the classic burger because it's so good. The portions are big enough to split with a friend. We substitute the fries with the side salad. I love that it' doesn't leave me feeling stuffed. Their dressing is also wonderful. I had the brewed coffee, and it wasn't too strong so I enjoyed it black. At first sip I thought it would need cream, but it was nice. Based in how busy it gets I'll bet everything is delightful. I wanna try their breakfast now. The customer service is friendly, even when there's issues with the register. I recommend coming early to avoid the rush. They're only open from 9:00 to 2:00, just breakfast and lunch. There's tables inside and out. I'd recommend coming when it's sunny to enjoy the flowers. There's street-side, parking lot, and public parking in the back. The shops around are also fun. Allow yourself some time after to gift shop. read more

I stumbled across this place by accident while visiting Monument on a Saturday afternoon. Heads up that there isn't a lot of seating on the inside. There is a nice outdoor seating area, weather permitting. It was cold on the day I visited and the dining room was full in the inside. This is a nice European deli. They offer a small display of pantry products. I picked up a large container of Hot Spanish Smoked Paprika Flakes. I noticed that they also sell Vegeta, a Croatian specialty for your pantry. They also sell a nice selection of homemade products from a refrigerator. I will definitely return and purchase some of their soups and stews. Their menu offers a diverse selection of sandwiches. I ordered a Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich which is served with a side of fries. I suggest substituting the fries for a salad or other side. I love fries. However, it was a bit too greasy for me, between the sandwich and fries. Their fries are fantastic! I also absolutely loved the Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich. They also sell an assortment of cold beverages to go with your meal. I like how they offer fountain drinks that are made with cane sugar. I also saw a diet soda for one of their fountain drinks. Of course, the fountain drinks aren't your typical Coke or Pepsi line. I can't think of the name but it's a legit brand. This is a great place to have lunch and take a stroll around downtown Monument. There is a nice ice cream shop nearby as well. I recommend checking this place out to shop for quality European Deli products or to enjoy a nice lunch with family or friends. Enjoy! read more

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Elk burger was exceptional. Period. Worth every bit. Loved eating outside. Staff was friendly. Will definitely come again!! I will make excuses to drive this wa read more

Food was great. Crowded. Service was good once we were able to sit down. The portions were good sized. The hamburger and the tuna sandwich did not disappoint. read more

The burgers are pricey, but worth every penny! So yummy!! The ambiance is great and the staff is friendly.

Nice patio space to enjoy lunch. We ordered salads and they were delicious. Fresh ingredients and tasty dressing. I went back in and nabbed a just out of the oven Spanakopita for later. It was delicious. Yes it was a bit pricey but I'd definitely eat there again. read more

Black Forest Foods - Cafes Near Me - Monument, Colorado

The BF serves deli like foods and does it well. It's a small establishment with limited indoor seating but there's plenty outside with most in the shade. Staff is incredibly friendly, and the offerings are for the most part tasty. They have food allergy precautions and will ask some detailed questions in order to service the issue correctly. It is somewhat pricey so be prepared but for the quality it's worth it. read more

Black Forest Foods - Menu board - Cafes Near Me - Monument, Colorado

I love, love the food here! I have been a few times and am never disappointed. The portions are huge, so my husband and I split all the time. This time we split the burger and fries for lunch and the California club and chips for dinner. You order first and then grab a seat. They stay extremely busy so expect a wait for the food. It's worth every second though. Inside is small, so recommend you grab to go if you do not want to eat outside. read more