I forgot to review this awesome venue, from our wedding last December! I found The Loft on Yelp, I…read morehad never been. We decided to check it out for a possible wedding venue. I messaged on here and quickly had an appointment to come see the venue! We walked in and my husband said, "I think this is the place it just is so fitting for us." We did a walk through and fell in love with the venue, location and the fact that we had pretty much free rein over what details we wanted. We booked the venue for December 2018! We picked out a caterer, Baker, one of their preferred DJs, we did our our cocktail hour, one of their preferred bartenders, and Uriah as our photographer! The day of was so perfect for me. I picked out decor, table setting stuff, and all of that extra stuff and the people decorating just really made it look more beautiful than I had ever imagined. It was perfect. Even with a few hiccups, the crew just went with it and made it such a beautiful day. I so highly recommend this venue! Especially so you can have that personal touch on everything!

We were extremely pleased with the Loft as a venue for my daughter's wedding reception for about 75…read moreguests. The staff set up and transformed it into a magical space for socializing, eating and drinking, dancing, and all the other wedding activities! They were very, very accommodating and responsive. The sound, lighting, and decorations were great. There is even a private room upstairs for the bridal party to use for anything they want. Thank you!

We got married at Community Congregational Church. It was absolutely fantastic! Their wonderful…read moreevent planner and her team of people were dedicated to carrying out my vision for the wedding. They took so much stress off my plate by setting up the reception and decorating tables for me. They also took care of little details on the day of (like setting up the guest book) and ushered the whole day to go smoothly. I know weddings always have something go wrong, but my dream wedding went so smoothly thanks to Community Congregational. The venue is beautiful, and it was a dream to be married there!

Came to this church on Xmas eve with some friends for the musical service. I am not religious, but…read moreI enjoy live music in all its forms and I am a total sucker for organ music. That's all I needed to know to agree to the service. I was pleasantly surprised by the architecture of this little gem. Immediately upon arrival all I could see was the illuminated stained windows and stonework. Upon entering the ceilings' beams were the first thing I noticed, this is truly a wonderful little gem in the heart of Manitou. It was wonderful not only to hear the wonderful music and songs floating thru the nave, but it was also a feast for the eyes. The candle light song at the end was especially suggestive as it gave me a good sense of what this church must have truly looked and felt when it was first built in the late 1800's.

Violet & Katie were AMAZING showing us this beautiful estate. A gorgeous space we cannot wait to…read moreget married here!!

A friend gave me a Groupon for my birthday- I'm not sure if I would have tried it otherwise but I'm…read moreso so glad I did! We visited last night and had a truly lovely experience. David warmly greeted us and seated us and checked in on us throughout the evening. He was gentle and attentive and we really appreciated him. Our serve was Tyler L and he was also fantastic- warm and kind and on top of things- great personality. We ended up in a little room all to ourselves, which was really nice. We were surprised it wasn't more crowded but we did get reservations for 5:15 and most people probably like to eat a little later. :) We were there for two hours which was nice and slow but pretty well paced. It's a really pretty place! It was also really clean for such an older building. I want to read up on its history. The menu changes regularly and is not up to date online. There were about five options for each course. I enjoyed my berry mimosa and my husband enjoyed his wine. We also accidentally got a lavender lemonade cocktail which my husband thought was very good too. There was an amuse bouche of a tiny caprese salad. Then we got our soups- they were the perfect temperature but my tomato bisque was too salty for my taste. My husband really liked his lobster bisque. When David noticed I didn't finish my soup he asked if I wanted to try something else- what? I have never heard that before- I said no thank you because I was surprised but I thought that was really thoughtful. There was a three cheese bread and a ciabatta bread and they were warm and came with a pretty slice of wildflower butter! We then got an "intermezzo" of lemon sorbet to "cleanse our palates" which was very tart and also just felt so fancy. My main dish was beef bourguignon and it came out with a flower on the plate- it was gorgeous. I was surprised that it was just meat and not stew but I absolutely loved it- incredible flavor and super tender- wow. It was served over a smashed yellow potato with a side of some kind of squashes. My husband got the land and sea entree and it was shrimp and elk loin with a blueberry sauce which he thought was delicious. He also had the squashes and yellow potato too. Our desserts took quite a while to come out- mine was creme brûlée which was very yummy but a very small portion under the crispy shell. It was served on a chilled slab that said "Happy Birthday" on it! My husband got the cheesecake which had lots of little flowers on it- very pretty and he thought it tasted great. This is the most expensive restaurant I think I've ever been to- I was kind of shocked at the prices. But it's a truly lovely place and a really lovely experience with beautiful and delicious food and excellent service. It would be wonderful for a special occasion!

Went there on a Tuesday night. Not many people around…read more It's a great place to go look at and love seeing a building like this being repurposes instead of bulldozed down. Good food, great drinks, and great place to enjoy a beer or cocktail, ambiance.

What a fun and unique place Ivy Wild School is. Such a great and innovative idea to turn this…read moreestablished school building into a community market, complete with a gym, breweries and eateries. The stores have unique merchandise as well. The Detroit style pizza, empanadas, and drinks we tried were all tasty and made to order. The Principal's office bar tenders were fabulous and friendly. There was plenty of parking and the outer lights make a nice atmosphere when visiting at night. Expensive drinks but a memorable experience. Walking the stairs, creaky wood hallways, and using the restrooms still definitely has an "old school" look and feel to it. I almost expected to hear a school bell while visiting!

This lovely historic hotel has always dominated the Pike's Peak region in service, food and visual…read moreappeal. This visit brought me in for Mother's day brunch and it's evident that the establishment is under some major construction but this didn't deter from our feast. It seems the hotel could use some repairs and touch ups and so it's good to see that is underway. The buffet provided a wide variety of options from omelette station, breakfast items, seafood options, prime rib carving station, loads of sides, salad bar and more. My favorites were the au gratin potatoes, Brussel sprouts, and Mac & cheese. The dessert options were very limited as most items had run out and weren't refilled, but I was too full to care. Service seemed a little curt, but was sufficient. I don't think I would ever make a true judgement of a dining establishment based on a buffet experience so I'll have to go back for a regular service to truly explore what the Cliffhouse has to offer these days. Hopefully it is full of excellence as it once was. I'll be back.....

Cliff House at Pikes Peak - Thanksgiving "Buffet" 2025…read more We booked the Cliff House Thanksgiving dinner buffet for our family of five and paid around $500, expecting a special holiday meal in a beautiful setting. Unfortunately, it was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've ever had. The "buffet" was set up in a small, cramped room, and the food quality was shockingly bad for the price. The turkey was clearly pressed turkey, not carved from an actual bird. There was no salad station, no green beans, no yams--none of the traditional Thanksgiving sides you would reasonably expect. Most of what was there tasted like it came out of a can or had been previously frozen, and everything was salted to within an inch of its life. They also mixed in brunch items, but those were just as bad. There was a silver bin of waffles that were so hard I could barely cut them. There was a single platter of fruit, and many of the other buffet options were picked over and lukewarm. Staff were slow to replenish trays or bring out anything fresh or hot, so what we saw was what we got--and it wasn't good. For the amount we paid, this Thanksgiving dinner was a total embarrassment. We ended up leaving a lot of food uneaten because it simply wasn't edible. I would not recommend the Cliff House Thanksgiving buffet to anyone, and we will not be returning for future holidays. We came back to our hotel, which was in Colorado Springs and called the Doubletree Hilton, and told the front office staff how disappointed we were in this very expensive Thanksgiving dinner at the cliff house. They told us that their kitchen is selling a Thanksgiving dinner for $25 a plate and would we like to try that. They said it was pretty good. We thought what the heck because all of us were still hungry. The Thanksgiving dinner that the Doubletree Hilton in Colorado Springs provided was one of the best Thanksgiving meals I've had in a long time. Huge portions, very tasty food, real pieces of turkey straight from the turkey, not pressed, and a third of the price. They literally put the cliff house to shame. Let me put it this way the Cliff house Thanksgiving buffet would have to move up about 10 steps before they were even as good as golden corral.

The ambiance is fantastic, beer on tap is tasty, and the pretzel, wow! Service was attentive and we…read moredidn't have to wait for anything.

I love Manitou Springs. We were having a girls day. Wanted to end our day with a glass of wine…read more Unfortunately they were out of several wines. I was a bit upset since it was a lot of my favorite styles and it is a wine bar. I did find one that was ok. I was a bit disappointed in their bread pudding. It was deflated and seemed like it was made in a muffin tin. Not your typical bread pudding. I did like their small patio. It had a goof vibe. I will go back and see if I can add more stars.

What a blast from the past! Games upon games upon games…read moreinside and outside. Plenty to choose from skee ball to pac-man to donkey Kong and air hockey. Cheap! The skee ball is only 25 cents per play and every other game is around 25-50 cents. Don't forget the building tucked in the back that is exclusively pinball machines! There are conversion machines to turn your cash into quarters.

Came here with teens and tweens and had a blast! Unfortunately it was kinda spontaneous, so I…read moredidn't have a lot of cash. Definitely plan on bringing a $20 and you'll have hours of fun! I hope this place sticks around, it's so retro and wholesome without being hokey.

We were very happy with most every aspect of our day! Our coordinator Jenny and banquet captain…read moreIsrael were both always on top of keeping the day on track, checking in on us and what we needed, and getting everything packed up at the end of the night. Jenny kept a meticulous list of what needed to go out and I walked past Israel and our server Jaxon packing things up at the end. While I only spoke to our bartender Dan once throughout the night (bride perks), I was approached by multiple of my guests who informed me that he was amazing and cheerful and one of their favorite parts of the night. I was highly impressed with our chefs John and Tristan's willingness to be flexible and accommodating to guests with dietary restrictions, even going so far as to create a special off menu dish for a particularly restricted guest. Our day was beautiful and we were very satisfied with the help we received along the way from Kayla, Natalie, and Katrina as well during the planning phase!

Violet, Natalie, Katie, Jenny, Katrina, Israel, John & Trista, Zeyta Darby, Helen and Patrick --…read morethank you for making our wedding not just perfect, but legendary. We are so deeply grateful for the care, creativity, and dedication each of you brought to our celebration. From the moment our guests arrived to the final farewell, everything was seamless -- the food, the venue, the atmosphere -- all flawless. We received so many compliments, and it's clear that your hard work and heart made it all possible. You didn't just help us host a wedding. You created an experience that will be talked about for years to come. Thank you for giving us a day filled with joy, beauty, and unforgettable memories. With heartfelt appreciation and gratitude Tracey and Steve

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Glen Eyrie Castle. The staff was so friendly, the tour was…read moreso informative, the tea was delicious, the breakfast buffet was fabulous, and we loved the King Room accommodations. The rich history, all the fireplaces, the beauty that is all around made for an exceptional and enjoyable trip!

Although I've taken many third-graders on the fun school tour of Glen Eyrie, I was blown away today…read moreby David's regular tour! David, our tour guide is a master story-teller, sharing so many great stories about the Palmer Family and the beginnings of Colorado Springs. I have lived in COS thirty-plus years and thoroughly enjoyed today's insightful tour!