•Pizza slice or pie
•Sandwiches
•Award Winning Salads
•Soup/Stew Bar
•Hand Crafted Coffee Drinks
•Heavenly Tea Bar
•Beer & Wine
•Live Music 4 nights/Week
•Terrific Patio
•1000’s of New & Used Books
•Local Artisan Made Jewelry
•The Best Cards Ever
•Thoughtful Gifts
•Fisher Price & Classic Toys
•The Best Games
•Intelligent Toys
•Gobs of Stuffed Animals
•Huge Puppet Selection
Choose Your Own Adventure back in stock + Choose Your Own Nightmares!!⠀
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Cards from Ilee Letterpress are printed by hand in Seattle WA using a 1902 Chandler & Price press, made in small batches on 100% cotton rag to ensure the utmost quality. Ilee's mission is to create little works of art that combine creativity and craftsmanship - mission always accomplished.⠀
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With their unique textured dimensional print, letterpress cards are definitely a special treasure to give & receive. We feature Ilee and other letterpress cards on the spinner displays between Rico's and the bookstore - come see & feel these amazing mini works of art!⠀
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Our BI-ANNUAL SALE starts February 21! The sale is in both retail stores Poor Richard's Books & Gifts and Little Richard's Toy Store, through March 1. Come early for the best selection.⠀
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Tuesday New Releases are here. May we suggest what to read next on this snowy day...⠀
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The Study of Animal Languages, by Lindsey Stern⠀
The Golden Key, by Marian Womack⠀
Real Life, by Brandon Taylor⠀
The Lucky Star, by William T. Vollman⠀
Normal People, by Sally Rooney⠀
The Man in the Red Coat, by Julian Barnes⠀
Good Boys, by Megan Fernandes⠀
Golden Gates, by Conor Dougherty⠀
The Holdout, by Graham Moore⠀
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Visit our website to sign up for email from Poor Richard's.⠀
We love the inspirational and empowering books from @papersalt_usa, available in Little Richard's Toy Store.⠀
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Being a Girl - This book reaffirms lessons parents want their daughters to remember. Topics include: doing the right thing, telling mom you love her, self-confidence and more. For ages 3-10.⠀
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Being a Boy - This book helps parents teach boys important life lessons. Topics include helping others, taking care of your body and mind and more. For ages 3-10.⠀
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Hey kids! Sign up for our birthday club in Little Richard's Toy Store.⠀
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Models Livi and Jase: @cleanbeautyyogi⠀
reposted from @arkmade
Our Tiny Smudge Kit for smudging on the go. Oh and also, it’s extremely cute 🥰
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Buyer's pick:
The dice game Tenzi has become one of my favorites! It’s one that I keep on my kitchen table to play when we want something fun to do! It’s fast paced and never gets old; this great game for families because you can lower or raise the difficulty level depending on who is playing!
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Hey kids! Don't forget to sign up for our birthday club in Little Richard's Toy Store.
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Affirmators! Tarot Cards customer review:
"GREAT QUALITY
These are colorful, easy to shuffle, and fun to use. I love the box and the book that comes with them. If you want to do readings for family, but they think 'tarot is evil!' this is the deck to go with. Nothing scary, just fun! One of the best parts is the affirmation that goes with each card, listed in included book. This deck would make a great gift to the budding Tarot reader in your life who has just started learning tarot. Overall, I highly recommend this deck." ~KatieB on Sep 11, 2019
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Happy Valentine's Day from Poor Richard's!
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Show us how you "Poor Richard's".
It's a verb.
We've decided.
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Poor Richard’s Restaurant
Come see why our hand-tossed pizza, great homemade sandwiches and soups, and signature house salad have won Poor Richard’s Restaurant many “Best of” designations in Colorado Springs year after year.
Our famous 18-inch pizza starts with freshly made crust, topped with made-in-house Campari tomato sauce and finished with your choice of 28 delicious toppings. Enjoy a whole pie or by the slice! Complement a sandwich served on fresh, locally based breads with made-from-scratch soup or a signature house salad—our most popular menu item.
Poor Richard’s offers dietary options including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free selections. A separate Magic Garden play space, art on the walls and peaceful outdoor areas let you choose your dining environment.
Rico’s Café & Wine Bar
Enjoy a hand-crafted drink and a chic, welcoming atmosphere at Rico’s Café and Wine Bar. Treat yourself to a cup of our organic, locally roasted European-drip style coffee and a slice of fresh fruit pie, or order a rich, smooth espresso drink to accompany a scrumptious, flourless mocha tart.
Tea lovers can choose from more than 30 loose-leaf, high-quality teas, including organic and fair trade selections. Our unique Gourmet Iced Tea Bar features eight freshly brewed varieties daily.
Live music Thursday through Saturday evenings and displays by local artists on our café walls set the perfect tone for sipping a glass of wine. The wine list changes every few months, so come often and find a new favorite! We also have large a selection of gourmet beers, including hard cider and gluten-free beer.
Poor Richard’s Books & Gifts
If you are interested in selling your books at Poor Richard’s, please view our guide to selling your books for specifics. Click the link 
Pick up a current bestseller or a classic novel, or find a perfect gift at Poor Richard’s Books & Gifts! The Bookstore specializes in good-condition, used books, including current books in 150 categories and classics in every field. We also stock a large variety of new books. Looking for a particular title? We place customer orders on a weekly basis. Book collectors will find a selection of rare, first-edition and collectible titles. We also carry Colorado trail guides, local and state maps, wildlife/flora books and artistic, funny and quirky postcards.
Stop in whenever you’re looking for a unique gift for just about anyone. The gift shop features locally made jewelry handcrafted by local artisans; accessories for women and men, including fair-trade items; all-natural candles and body care; home décor; and much more. Pick up a card to go along with your gift, and wrap it onsite at our free, self-serve gift wrap station.
Little Richard’s Toy Store
You’ll find the best classic, whimsical, and educational toys for kids of all ages at Little Richard’s Toy Store. Whether you’re looking for a game or puzzle, a lovable stuffed animal, or a musical instrument or science kit to foster creativity, our experienced staff of Toy Geniuses helps you find the right toy for your child. Be sure to check out our newly expanded puzzles and games for both kids and adults, including cooperative games for the whole family!
Little Richard’s carries recognized brands, along with unique toys made of recycled materials, natural wood or organic cotton. We also have locally made items, as well as a huge selection of stocking stuffers from under $10.
Register your child for our Birthday Club (up to age 12) and they can pick a FREE toy from our Birthday Bin during their birthday month.
Running off to a birthday party? Check out our selection of fun birthday cards and gift bags, or as always, take advantage of the complimentary gift wrap station in Poor Richard’s Bookstore to add the finishing touch to your purchase.
Location
Hours
Restaurant
Sat-Wed
11am – 9pm
Thur-Fri
11am – 10pm
Rico’s
Mon-Wed
8am – 9pm
Thur-Fri
8am – 10pm
Sat
8:30am – 10pm
Sun
8:30am – 9pm
Books & Gifts
Store Open Daily
9am – 9pm
Book Buying Daily
9am – 3pm
Toy Store
Mon-Fri
10am – 7pm
Sat-Sun
11am – 6pm
About Us
Your hosts Richard Skorman and Patricia Seator welcome you to Poor Richard’s, where Downtown Colorado Springs residents, employees and visitors have been making themselves at home for more than 40 years. From simple beginnings as a restaurant and bookstore, Poor Richard’s has evolved to become a downtown Colorado Springs landmark—a warm and friendly family of businesses under one roof that’s the only one of its kind in the country.
A PLACE WHERE YOU FEEL AT HOME
Richard Skorman was just 22 years old when he opened his first business, a used paperback store on North Tejon Street. Skorman was a senior at Colorado College when he had the opportunity to buy the stock from a book store that was closing.
Two years later, he expanded the business with an inheritance, loans and some restaurant equipment donated by his father. The idea of a bookstore where you could also get a bite to eat was a novel idea at the time. Skorman wanted people to feel welcome at Poor Richard’s Feed & Read. He wanted his customers to enjoy a comfortable place where could hang out and not feel rushed.
Poor Richard’s has evolved since then, but the environment of a place where you feel at home has never changed.
OUR VALUES
Throughout its history, Poor Richard’s has been not only a downtown landmark and innovative business, but also an organization that strives to have a positive impact on out customers and our community.
- We proudly serve preservative-free, organic and local food whenever possible.
- We carry many fair-trade, recycled, organic and all-natural types of merchandise.
- We serve and carry many Colorado-made products.
- We support local artisans and provide a venue for local musicians and artists.
- We recognize the importance of environmental sustainability and are committed to reducing our impact on the environment.
Join our staff!
We are always accepting applications online.
Click “apply now” to fill out our online application
for employment for one of these options
Poor Richard's since 1975 • 320-324 1/2 N. Tejon Street • Colorado Springs, CO 80903 • 719.578.5549
Restaurant Hours
Sat-Wed: 11am – 9pm Thur-Fri: 11am – 10pm
Café Hours
Mon-Wed: 8am – 9pm Thur-Fri: 8am – 10pm Sat: 8:30am – 10pm Sun: 8:30am – 9pm
Book Store Hours
Store Open Daily: 9am – 9pm Book Buying Daily: 9am – 3pm
Toy Store Hours
Mon-Sat: 9am – 8pm
Sun: 10am – 7pm
