CHE AP EATS GOLD: CHICK-FIL-A
Multiple locations, chick-fil-a.com With two double drive-up window lines that stay filled most of the day, it’s no wonder this place is immensely popular. “Chick-fil-A is by far one of the best fast food restaurants in Colorado.” one voter said. SILVER: FUZZY’S TACO SHOP BRONZE: PIG LATIN COCINA
CHEESECAKE GOLD: MARIGOLD CAFE & BAKERY
4605 Centennial Blvd., 599-4776 marigoldcoloradosprings.com The baker has years of experience and it shows with the perfectly made cheesecake. Thick with velvety cream cheese and loads of flavor. Voters said: “Delicious and reasonably priced and unbelievably decadent.” “Marigold’s has an amazing cheesecake.” SILVER: DECADENT A COFFEE AND DESSERT BAR BRONZE: THE CHEESECAKE ARTIST
CHE F GOLD: B ROTHER LUCK — FOUR BY BROTHER LUCK, LUCKY DUMPLING
321 N. Tejon St., 434-2741, fourbybrotherluck.com He’s brought national attention to the Colorado Springs dining scene with appearances on several Food Network shows and Bravo’s “Top Chef” show. He was a semifinalist for a James Beard Award in 2020. One Best Of voter proclaimed: “He’s the best chef in Colorado and he beat Bobby Flay.” SILVER: FRANCO PISANI — PARAVICINI’S BRONZE: JUSTIN CASTOR — URBAN EGG A DAYTIME EATERY
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