Black Forest

pine rural · 80908

Black Forest is where Colorado Springs residents move when they want acreage, ponderosas, and a mailbox a quarter mile from the house. The 2013 fire still shapes the canopy and the insurance quotes, but the rebuilt stretches lean newer, larger, and more deliberate than the city to the south. Dating here is a logistics exercise: dinner is a drive, dates end early, and the second date usually involves a dog and a fence line. Wells, septic, and dirt roads are the price of the quiet. Buyers tend to be established couples, military brass, and remote workers who priced out of Monument.

$66,513

median income

$1,631

median rent

The data

Black Forest by the numbers

Median individual income in Black Forest is about $66.5k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Black Forest pays about $1,630 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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16 spots across Black Forest

Black Forest
Drinks
Wines of Colorado
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 3,417
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
8045 US-24, Cascade, CO 80809
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 3,417 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wines of Colorado.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Black Forest
Dining
MacKenzie's Chop House
Steak house$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,533
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
128 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,533 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at MacKenzie's Chop House.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri3 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Black Forest
Dining
La Bella Vita Ristorante Italiano
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,757
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
4475 Northpark Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,757 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at La Bella Vita Ristorante Italiano.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Black Forest
Dining
Four by Brother Luck
Southwestern restaurant (US)★ 4.5 · 1,572
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
321 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,572 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Four by Brother Luck.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 10 PM
Sat3 to 10 PM
Sun3 to 10 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Black Forest
Dining
Cowboy Star Restaurant And Butcher Shop
Steak house$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,201
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
5198 N Nevada Ave #150, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,201 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cowboy Star Restaurant And Butcher Shop.
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Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 9 PM
Tue3 to 9 PM
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 9 PM
Sat3 to 9 PM
Sun3 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Black Forest
Dining
Peppertree Restaurant
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,053
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
888 W Moreno Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,053 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Peppertree Restaurant.
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Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 to 9 PM
Tue4:30 to 9 PM
Wed4:30 to 9 PM
Thu4:30 to 9 PM
Fri4:30 to 9 PM
Sat4:30 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Black Forest
Dining
Rootstalk Breckenridge
Restaurant★ 4.8 · 931
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
207 N Main St, Breckenridge, CO 80424
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 931 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Rootstalk Breckenridge.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 9:30 PM
Sat4 to 9:30 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Black Forest
Drinks
Black Forest Brewing Company
Brewery★ 4.6 · 598
Wheelchair access
Find it
11590 Black Forest Rd Ste 50, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 598 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Black Forest Brewing Company.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Black Forest
Dining
Black Forest Bistro
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 500
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
6750 Shoup Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 500 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Black Forest Bistro.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 to 7 PM
Fri5 to 8 PM
Sat5 to 8 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Black Forest
Drinks
Aspen Peak Cellars
Winery★ 4.7 · 396
Wheelchair access
Find it
60750 US Hwy 285, Bailey, CO 80421
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 396 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Aspen Peak Cellars.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu11:30 AM to 8 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 8 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 8 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Black Forest
Dining
Cansano Italian
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4 · 349
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1895 Democracy Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 349 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cansano Italian.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Site Maps
Black Forest
Drinks
Evermore Wine Bar & Cafe
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 290
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1254 Bergen Pkwy # D122, Evergreen, CO 80439
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 290 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Evermore Wine Bar & Cafe.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Black Forest
Drinks
Bloom Ultra Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 189
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
114 N Tejon St #20, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 189 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bloom Ultra Lounge.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 1 AM
Tue4 PM to 1 AM
Wed4 PM to 1 AM
Thu4 PM to 1 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Black Forest
Drinks
My Cellar Wine Bar & Bistro
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 181
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
26 S Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 181 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at My Cellar Wine Bar & Bistro.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 9 PM
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat3 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Black Forest
Drinks
Vine & Wheel
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 181
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
616 S Tejon St Ste C, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 181 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Vine & Wheel.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Black Forest
Drinks
Upstairs Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 65
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2417 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 65 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Upstairs Wine Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri6 PM to 12 AM
Sat6 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps

Black Forest

Black Forest by the numbers

Local date spots

Wines of Colorado

MacKenzie's Chop House

La Bella Vita Ristorante Italiano

Four by Brother Luck

Cowboy Star Restaurant And Butcher Shop

Peppertree Restaurant

Rootstalk Breckenridge

Black Forest Brewing Company

Black Forest Bistro

Aspen Peak Cellars

Cansano Italian

Evermore Wine Bar & Cafe

Bloom Ultra Lounge

My Cellar Wine Bar & Bistro

Vine & Wheel

Upstairs Wine Bar

Reach Black Forest singles right where they plan dates.