Poor Richard's Downtown

Poor Richard's Downtown Visit our website http://www.poorrichardsdowntown.com, follow us on Instagram Poor Richard’s Bookstore

320 N. Tejon Street
(719) 632-7721
(1537)

The Poor Richard’s Complex is located in downtown Colorado Springs and features four unique businesses under one roof (the only of its kind in the country). Our restaurant, café, toystore and bookstore have been locally voted “Best of” in multiple categories like Salads, Soups, Pizza, Café, Wine Bar, Toystore, Cards, Restaurant for Kids, Restaurant for People Watching and Local Bookstore. Location



The Poor Richard’s Complex is conveniently located in downtown Colorado Springs, walking distance from Colorado College, the Pikes Peak Center, the City Auditorium, Pike’s Peak Community College Downtown Campus, City Hall, Uncle Wilbur’s Fountain, and Acacia Park. Tejon Street
(719) 578-0012
Manager: Jeffery Payne


Rico’s Café & Wine Bar

322 1/2 N. Tejon Street
(719) 630-7723
Manager:


Little Richard’s Toystore

324 N. Tejon Street
(719) 578-3072
Call about extended hours during the holiday season. Poor Richard’s Restaurant

324 1/2 N.

06/26/2026

Heading to the Farmers market this season? Don’t forget to grab your totes! We have produce bags, tote bags, sun hats, sunglasses, all here at Poor Richard’s.

06/24/2026

Sarah & Joe biked to work today to taste our refreshing gazpacho! Check out the newest episode of Loving The Springs podcast at Studio 809 Podcasts for their talk on Bike Safety with Dave Gardner, Al Brody, and Carrie Simison! Link in our stories!

We have a great lineup this week at Rico’s Café! Starting off with a new addition to our music nights, this Thursday, IB...
06/23/2026

We have a great lineup this week at Rico’s Café!
Starting off with a new addition to our music nights, this Thursday, IBC award winning and people’s choice Award winning guitarist Randy Stephens joins us with some blues, rock, and funk. On Friday, Revele & Paul brings us their amazing vocals with jazz standards, blues, originals, and rock! Last but not least, we have the lovely Katie Hale & the P47s with a smooth solo variety perfect for a Saturday night! Don’t forget that all events our live music events are free!

06/23/2026

It’s a new book Tuesday! Check out this week’s selections. Purchase in store here at Poor Richard’s Downtown or online at www.bookshop.org

Tonight at Rico’s Cafe and Wine Bar! Live music with Lisa McElvaney from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Come join us!
06/19/2026

Tonight at Rico’s Cafe and Wine Bar! Live music with Lisa McElvaney from 6:00pm-9:00pm.

Come join us!

06/19/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the Father figures! 🌞
Stop by and grab a few great last minute gifts from Poor Richard’s. Don’t forget we have greeting cards and gift cards too!

🎸 An Evening You Won’t Forget — Michael Reese Live at Rico’s! 🎶⁠Don’t miss your chance to see the tremendously gifted gu...
06/18/2026

🎸 An Evening You Won’t Forget — Michael Reese Live at Rico’s! 🎶⁠
Don’t miss your chance to see the tremendously gifted guitarist Michael Reese live! Known for his masterful technique and magnetic stage presence, Michael will absolutely mesmerize you.⁠
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If you love guitar playing at its finest, be here.⁠
🕔 Music starts at 5:00 PM – come early, grab a glass, and settle in for something special.⁠
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06/16/2026

t's New Book Tuesday and another week for new releases! Check out what's on our bookshelves at Poor Richard's today.⁠
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Find these books in-store or order online through our Bookshop page at bookshop.org⁠
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✨ Team Trivia Night at Poor Richard’s! ✨⁠Bring your crew for free trivia and a night full of fun. 🥳🍔🍻⁠ ⁠⁠Reserve your ta...
06/15/2026

✨ Team Trivia Night at Poor Richard’s! ✨⁠
Bring your crew for free trivia and a night full of fun. 🥳🍔🍻⁠ ⁠
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Reserve your table at poorrichardsdowntown.com—space is limited!⁠
(Psst… today’s post even has a FREE answer 👀)⁠
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Wednesday night trivia returns this week with Theme Nights - this week's theme will be TV Dinner Sitcoms! ⁠
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06/14/2026

Join us for a special event on Tuesday, July 7th with acclaimed journalist, broadcaster, and author, Alison van Diggelen. She will be celebrating her debut book, The Love Project: A Journey of Intimate Conversations. Alison will take the stage in Rico's Cafe at 4pm. See you there!

Address

320/324 1/2 N Tejon Street
Colorado Springs, CO
80903

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

Telephone

+17195785549

Website

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