Balanced Rock Cafe

Reviews

• Amy Martin

  star star star star star 12 June 2026

  I cannot get enough of this place. I absolutely love it here. This will have been my third trip to this gift shop. You can spend hours there if you wanted to. Besides the wonderful gift shop that has the most unique items I've ever seen anywhere, it also has a restaurant, a coffee shop, and then Art Gallery. A really nice outdoor sitting area with some cool fountains. It used to have an arcade and I'm not sure why they got rid of it it wasn't a huge arcade but it was a nice little arcade. Now it's a employee break room. They have some fudge, and I'll give you a nice little sample of it to see if you like it. It's really clean really well-managed, and I just love going in here and looking around with my kids. The prices are very reasonable for a gift shop and there's something for everyone. They have a lot of local artist and craft makers that displace up here you can look at just to look at or purchase if you want. It's also a great place to park, to be able to get to a lot of nice trails.

• Emily

  star star star star star 5 June 2026

  Way bigger and nicer than I anticipated! They have everything here, from souvenirs to full meals. They also have a pressed penny machine, which is always exciting for a collector! Service was really wonderful and everyone seemed like they were having a great time. I hadn’t even planned on stopping in here, but left having eaten lunch and gotten a penny! Worth checking out for sure while you’re in the garden and need a pick-me-up for gift.

• Dianne Walck

  star star star star star 26 May 2026

  We had a wonderful time at the Trading Post at Garden of the Gods! We began by ordering our lunch and sitting out on their gorgeous patio. There was a slight breeze, greenery all around, and the food was delicious! Next on the agenda was spending time inside the Trading Post itself! They have the perfect gift for everyone, yourself included, and marvelous stocking stuffers for Christmas! They also have a full line of snacks, candy, popcorn, ice cream and anything you would desire to eat! Garden of the Gods easily deserves 5 stars!

• bonnie piccolo

  star star star star star 26 May 2026

  Colorado springs is beautiful. Garden of the Gods is magical. Take the time to climb and hike. Be aware it is very busy and even in the spring can be very hot. The trading post can be pricey but they have some beautiful items for sale. Go further into the mountains. Pikes peak and thunder mountain camping. I just cannot stress how good these places make you feel.

• R L

  star star star star star_border 19 May 2026

  This is an interesting place with a little bit of everything. Yes, it's a 'touristy' place but that's not a bad thing. If you're looking for a souvenir from your trip to Garden of the Gods, you certainly should be able to find it here! They also have a snack bar/cafe where you can get a drink and a bite to eat. And best of all, you can take your furry friend in with you since it's dog friendly!