Balanced Rock Cafe
324 Beckers Ln side, Manitou Springs, CO
Crema's Take
“Nestled in Manitou Springs with a charming gift shop vibe, Balanced Rock Cafe has earned genuine love from families and hikers alike for their surprisingly excellent bison burgers that locals rave about as some of the best they've had. The staff consistently goes above and beyond—thoughtfully accommodating dietary needs and treating kids with real warmth—making it as much about the genuine hospitality as it is about the quality comfort food. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee and breakfast or settling in for a leisurely meal on the outdoor patio, this spot feels like a well-kept local secret that punches well above what you'd expect from a casual cafe.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Fantastic service. I have 2 little kids and they split the order in the most thoughtful way. Quick & friendly service, and the kids reported the bison burger with cheddar was "amazing!" The natural cut fries weren't overly salty which was a nice surprise as most places use more…
Jaden took our order. Was so Amazing friendly, so helpful my husband has to eat gluten free. The food was great. Their service was over the top. We highly recommend eating there anytime. Jaden is Great, and the rest of the staff was also Amazing. 👌
Had the bison burger. Tinder, juicy with excellent flavor. Service was great, atmosphere was rustic, place was clean
I wasn't expecting much from a gift shop cafe, but I was blown away by the bison burgers. Those were some of the best bison burgers we ever had. The fries with Cajun seasoning were tasty, too.
After spending half a day in summer in trails of Garden of Gods, this place was just perfect for a refueling meal. I got the southwest burger with american. It was such a good burger. The bison paddy was such good quality. With all the toppings, cheese and sauce, it made an…
Crema Reviews
You might also like
Toasted (bistro)
★ 4.6 (398)
Toasted's wood-fired pizzas and exceptional breakfast dishes (their Eggs…
Adam’s Mountain Cafe
★ 4.4 (2,264)
Adam's Mountain Cafe earns serious points for its vegetarian-forward menu where…
Persephone Grae's Cafe
★ 4.6 (398)
Everything here is made from scratch, from the homemade potato chips to the…
Wild Horses Cafe
★ 4.9 (182)
Tucked into the foothills of Manitou Springs, this cozy cafe merges excellent…