A Guide to Monument, CO

Article by Jeremy Jones at the Springs Mag

Eats and Drinks

1. Pikes Peak Brewing Company

One of the region’s leaders, well worth the drive to the foot of Monument Hill for whatever locally named brew is on tap.
1756 Lake Woodmoor Dr.
pikespeakbrewing.com

2. Serrano’s Coffee Company

The bustling choice for locally roasted beans and brews, with plenty of room to spread out for conversation or a study session.
625 Hwy. 105
serranoscoffee.com

3. 3 Hundred Days of Shine

Looking for the hard stuff? Step into the cozy, reclaimed-wood tasting room for some Western sippin’ moonshine.
279 Beacon Lite Rd.
3hundreddays.com

4. Ice Cave Cider House

The only spot to get hold of Ice Cave’s full range of refreshing and nuanced hard ciders.
174 Washington St.
facebook.com/theicecaveciderhouse

5. The Bistro on 2nd

Opened September 2016, the casual fine-dining bistro blends sophistication and fresh, upscale comfort food. The gracious patio is sun-kissed in the day, romantically lit by night.
65 2nd St.
thebistro2nd.com

6. La Casa Fiesta

The family-favorite, fest-Mex adobe enclave has hosted a happening local scene since 1996.
230 Front St.
lacasafiesta.net

Get Literate

7. Covered Treasures Bookstore

Long live the indie bookstore! This 23-year-old treasure thrives on a mix of local and best-
seller, new and used, and personal service.
105 2nd St.
coveredtreasures.com

Photo Credit: Meegan Dobson

Photo Credit: Meegan Dobson