•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
"Each handcrafted piece is fired in an outdoor kiln, and left to smolder in a pit with wood shavings. Not everyone survives their trial by fire; the ones that do, cultivate strength & beauty." ⠀
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Harness the power of imagination with Schleich miniatures! Come explore our wonder inducing selection at Little Richard’s! @schleichofficial
Hey kids! Sign up for our birthday club in Little Richard's Toy Store.
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Why do we love our Moleskine academic planners so much? Let us count the ways (swipe for photos):⠀
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1 - Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified — made from wood/paper that comes from forests managed to rigorous environmental and social standards, supported by the world's leading conservation organizations⠀
2 - Save a little more green for yourself with our SALE! - Moleskine 18-month planners are now 20% OFF at Poor Richard's - woohoo!⠀
3 - 18 months for maximum usage: July to January to December.⠀
4 - Lined pages provide plenty of space to neatly pencil in appointments, due dates, notes and priorities.⠀
5 - Bonus specialty pages for travel planning, time zones, international measurements and dialing codes.⠀
6 - Elastic closure and a ribbon bookmark keeps your diary secured & tidy.⠀
7 - A pocket! Expandable to tuck away business cards or other small notes.⠀
8 - Simple yet classic color choices to suit your own style, and great to accessorize. (Stickers, anyone?)⠀
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Create and explore the critters of our National Park with this amazing reusable Sticker Set created by famed artist Charlie Harper! Create unique critters or well know animals over and over again! Includes wonderful information about different National Park Animals and over 190 reusable stickers! Great for car trips! Available at Little Richard’s Toys and Games. ⠀
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Adajio / Sienna Sky earrings (3 images attached)⠀
These Colorado-made designs are stylish, affordable and comfortable products made in the USA using only top quality, American materials. Great care is taken to ensure that in-house production methods and materials for Adajio and Sienna Sky are as non-toxic and environmentally friendly as possible. ⠀
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Little Richard’s has a restocked supply of Brio Trains, Sets, and Accessories! Come see what’s new!!!
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Our cafe may be on hiatus, but our cheerful card wall is still shoppable from the bookstore! We are still social distancing, but there is no need to be emotionally distant.
No birthdays or occasions coming up? Pick out a couple friendship or general non-occasion cards, and reach out to a local nursing home to see if any of the residents would like a penpal! If you choose a big card to write in, go the extra mile and include a second smaller card inside with a self-addressed stamped envelope to encourage a message back.
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Not just another maze––the book itself is a maze! A portal opens on the front cover, and the maze continues through every page, making this the world's longest maze in a book. Every spread is a journey through an imaginative world: there's Robot World and Butterfly World, Ski World and Underwater World, Dragon World and Skyscraper World. Filled with hypnotic details, hidden surprises, fun facts, and bright, swirling, richly-colored details, every page is a compelling adventure.⠀
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Whether you're planning out your school year or just want a fresh start (already sick of seeing '2020", right?) - Poor Richard's & Orange Circle Studios have your planning needs covered! These lovely 2021 planners start in September, just in time for classes, new schedules, and new ideas.
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Explore the world of biology and Germs! With this biology science kit, children will learn about bacteria while performing 3 easy hands-on experiments. Explore different types of bacteria, by making a variety of cultures and growing "gross stuff." This kit is educational, fun, and makes children aware of the germs around them. Don't forget to wash your hands! ⠀
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Pizza University
In Pizza University 101, you’ll learn why Poor Richard’s New York Style Pizza is so tasty.
Location
{ OPEN EVERY DAY }
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.
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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.
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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 our 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.
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Poor Richard's since 1975 • 320-324 1/2 N. Tejon Street • Colorado Springs, CO 80903 • 719.578.5549
Restaurant Hours
Closed through Summer starting July 11, 2020
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Café Hours
Closed through Summer starting July 11, 2020
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Book Store Hours
Open 7 Days
Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 11am - 5pm
Toy Store Hours
Open 7 Days
Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 11am - 5pm