📍 Downtown · 131 E. Bijou St. (across from Acacia Park) · Open daily, about 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
The lavender diner across from Acacia Park is a Springs institution, and its green chili has a serious reputation. House sauces come in Hot and Medium. Start with medium if you're new to their heat. Breakfast and lunch are served all day.
Pro tip: The Costilla Street "castle" location is private events only. For breakfast, head to Bijou & Nevada.
Official info ↗📍 Downtown · 16 S. Walnut St. · Daily 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
A breakfast staple since 1992, with Hatch green chili in pork or vegetarian versions. The classic order: a breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, chorizo and cheese, smothered in green chili.
Pro tip: Weekends are busy, and they don't take to-go orders Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Official info ↗📍 Five locations · 1616 S. 8th St. · 2850 S. Academy Blvd. · 1337 Interquest Pkwy. · 11910 Tourmaline Dr. (Peyton) · 6970 Mesa Ridge Pkwy. (Fountain) · Daily 6 a.m.–3 p.m.
A family-run local success story. Juan and Robin Madera opened the first one on 8th Street in 2010. Juan's homemade green chile is the headliner, and there's likely a location near you.
Official info ↗📍 East side · 5829 Palmer Park Blvd. · Mon–Sat 5 a.m.–10 p.m. · Sun 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Maximum burrito, minimum fuss. No-frills counter service, hefty breakfast burritos and a salsa verde regulars rave about. It opens at 5 a.m. on weekdays, so it can be your pre-hike fuel stop.
Official info ↗📍 Fountain · 311 N. Santa Fe Ave., Fountain
The sister restaurant to the downtown original, with the same homestyle breakfast and no drive downtown. Handy for south-siders and Fort Carson folks.
Official info ↗Last checked October 2026. Hours and details change, so tap through to the official page before you head out. Spot something out of date? Email hello@cosscoop.com.
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