Poor Richard's Downtown

A Colorado Springs Favorite since 1975

Pizza, Coffee, & Wine

Poor Richard's Restaurant and Rico's Café Wine Bar

Restaurant & Pizzeria

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Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar

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Books, Unique Gifts, & Toys

Poor Richard’s Books & Gifts and Little Richard’s Toy Store

A little something for EVERYONE.

Book Store

1000’s of New & Used Books
Best Seller Books
Classic Novel

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Gift Store

Local Artisan Made Jewelry
The Best Cards Ever
Thoughtful Gifts

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Toy Store

Fisher Price & Classic Toys
The Best Games
Intelligent Toys
Gobs of Stuffed Animals
Huge Puppet Selection

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Congratulations to Richard Skorman on receiving his Lifetime Achievement Award!

Mayor Yemi presented the Mayor’s Spirit of Colorado Springs Lifetime Achievement Award to Richard Skorman during a State of the City event on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at The Broadmoor.

“Richard is a dedicated public servant, successful small business owner, author, environmentalist, community advocate, mentor and friend to so many,” said Mayor Yemi. “It is my great joy to honor and award Richard for his incredible contributions to our great city.”

FREE Parking for Take-Out Orders!

Now offering free 15-minute parking behind Poor Richard's.

Poor Richard’s Downtown is offering FREE 15-minute parking behind our business in the alley between Platte and Boulder. Now you can conveniently order online from Poor Richard’s Restaurant, then pick up your order without having to watch a meter. Have used books to sell? These spaces are for you, too! Just one more way Poor Richard’s can serve our customers. We are here because of you!⁠

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Richard's Rubbish Roundup!

Join our weekly trash roundup team and help keep our community clean!

Join us every Tuesday from 4-6pm as Richard’s Rubbish Roundup team works to clean up Colorado Springs and it’s waterways. We will meet at various locations around the city based on need – click link for upcoming locations. Supplies will be provided (trash bags, gloves, safety vests, trash pickers, sharps boxes, etc). If you are interested in participating, please register using the link below. Let’s all work together to keep our beautiful city clean!