Poor Richard's Downtown

A Colorado Springs Favorite since 1975

Pizza, Coffee, & Wine

Poor Richard's Restaurant & 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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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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Free 15-minute parking

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). After the team finishes up (around 6pm), everyone is invited back to Rico’s Cafe for complimentary pizza and a glass of house wine or draft beer (or soda/tea). All ages are welcome! 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. If you are interested in participating, please register using the link below. Let’s all work together to keep our beautiful city clean!