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Poor Richard's
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Veg-options
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Fast food
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Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. A blend of student coffee shop and hip deli, the menu features some vegan options. Vegan cheese is available for pizza. Entrees priced between $5-15, large portions. Vegans should ask about ingredients. Open Wed-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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324 1/2 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, 80903
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Last update on 24 Dec 2021 by rmw
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20 Reviews
First Review by tempest
ViCola
Points +584
Pretty Good Pizza! - Edit
There’s several vegan options here which I was happy to see. My husband and I got different pizzas with the vegan cheese. I decided to get toppings, I will say $2.50 for each topping is ridiculous when they barely put it on the pizza.
Read moreI will also warn that they load it up extremely heavy with the vegan cheese. I should’ve told them light on cheese but I didn’t expect it to be a mountain of it. Overall it’s good, I would eat here again but I wouldn’t get toppings again and definitely ask them to ease up on the cheese.
Pros: Vegan options , Clearly labeled
Cons: Way too heavy on vegan cheese
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rmw
Points +38
They're Back! - Edit
I went to Poor Richard's for lunch today. They're were closed for a year during the pandemic and just reopened about 3 weeks ago. I considered ordering their Impossible burger but opted for a slice of vegan pizza instead. Although it wasn't on the menu, I asked the woman taking my order if they could add some Impossible meat as a topping. She thought about it for a moment, then said, "Why not?" She said I wasn't the fist person to ask and that she would bring it up at their next staff meeting to get it added as a permanent menu option. It was a yummy slice with vegan cheese, Impossible meat, olives and onions. The slices are good size, but next time I'll get a salad with it. Welcome back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-12-24
Pros: Very friendly staff, Great food, Great atmosphere with the attached toy store
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Kaseyfrench
Points +329
Several decent options - Edit
Always 2 vegan soups, lots of custom pizza options (a slice is plenty!), and a great atmosphere. I recommend sitting in the Rico’s (wine/coffee) side. Same food menu, just a better ambience (and some vegan dessert options on display).
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RClarke
Points +333
Massive pizza - Edit
I accidentally ordered this massive vegan, gluten-free pizza that I thought was a smaller, personal pizza. They have daiya cheese and I enjoyed eating it with my friend. The shop itself is nice to study or work in and they have live music in the evenings which is cool.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Gluten free options
Cons: Expensive
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CrackTheSky
Points +24
Overpriced small portion - Edit
I ordered the Tofu & Veggies plate for pickup on my lunch break and I am disappointed enough to take a break from work to write this review.
Read moreI hate to be so harsh, it's nothing more than a small bowl of rice with a side of peanut sauce. It's not an exaggeration when I say there was one slice of zucchini, two pieces of broccoli, trace amounts of crumbled tofu, and three carrot slices. All this for $10.
Although I'm happy they offer vegan options, I'm confident I won't be ordering takeout from them again.
Updated from previous review on 2018-06-27
Pros: Vegan / veg options
Cons: High prices, Food not as described
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zoebean1
Points +28
so many options! - Edit
Their vegan options are so extensive! Never had something there I didn’t fully enjoyed.
Read morePros: fast service , great options
Cons: hard to find parking
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xavierfretard
Points +387
Good but overpriced - Edit
Great big expensive pizza. They have daiya for pretty high extra cost.
Read moreThey also have great sandwich, the patio is super cute.
Updated from previous review on 2017-12-20
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Brookbeatrice
Points +46
Wrong Info - Edit
I went here after an 11 hour drive after reading there menu. Thinking I would get a vegan gluten free pizza. Once I found a parking spot after 15 min. Im informed there Gluten Free crust is made with egg. Bummer.
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4moby
Points +120
4-in-1 coffee/books/toys/resturant - Edit
we enjoy this locally owned business.
Read morePros: counter order, no "waitstaff", price, vegan options are good
Cons: limited options
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SabrynaHolloway
Points +32
Best vegan pizza in town, kid friendly in the back - Edit
They have a wonderful whole wheat crust pizza that you can get with Dyia Cheese... very yummy. Newly added to the menu is a selection of soups and they always have one vegan option. Only one of the salads is vegan and it's not organic (bummer) but we love this place for an easy casual dinner to take our kids out for pizza and have ourselves a beer while they play in the kid-friendly area in the back of the restaurant.
Read morePros: Great pizza!, Kid friendly, casual
Cons: Not organic
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EricPosch
Points +68
Underrated here! - Edit
Sure, Poor Richards has some flaws as others have pointed out. But this is still one of my favorite places in town. The vegan pizza gets expensive if you want toppings, which is my main issue with them. But the pizza is delicious, and they have several other vegan options with more than fair prices. Additionally, their coffee and bar selection and prices are both good. I really also just love the atmosphere, and even though it gets a little crowded when it's busy, it's got a really cozy vibe.
Read morePros: Tasty vegan pizza and other vegan option, Great atmosphere, Good drink variety
Cons: Expensive pizza, A little cramped when it's busy
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Alyannkar
Points +1175
Pricey but yummy - Edit
I love pizza with a serious passion and finding this place with vegan pizza was awesome. They also have gluten free options for their pizza. It costs to add Daiya cheese as well as to have gluten free crust. It also costs to add topping more then the typical sauce and cheese. The fancy toppings are the same price as the typical pizza toppings, which is good. Overall, the pizza was delicious and the service was good. They also have a nice beer and wine menu.
Read morePros: Delish food, Open late
Cons: Pricey
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farrahfrye
Points +41
Love this place... - Edit
This is my go to place when I am craving pizza. I always order the whole wheat crust with the daiya. yummy!
Read morePros: friendly staff, great location, outside seating!
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fondducoeur
Points +1167
Great Vegan Pizza - Edit
My husband and I ate at Poor Richard's twice while visiting Colorado Springs and were not disappointed. Both time we got pizza by the slice with Daiya cheese and wheat crust. The topping selection is good (no extra charge for fancy toppings such as kalamata olives, roasted garlic, portabellos, etc) and the crust is tasty. It's not cheap, but not crazy expensive. There is an up charge for vegan cheese. There are also non-pizza vegan offerings that look good, including vegan nachos, tofu/brown rice bowls, soups, and salads; but we didn't try except for a hummus plate (which was only so-so).
Read moreNice backyard patio seating. Beer is also sold.
Pros: Vegan pizza by the slice, Separate vegan menu, Outdoor seating
Cons: Bit pricey for pizza
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The Eating Hippie
Points +65
Best Local Pizza - Edit
Poor Richard's is a very vegetarian-friendly restaurant and is continuing to improve its options for vegans. Yummy meals include the house-made veggie burger, an original veggie ruben, amazing salads, and great whole wheat pizzas with many topping options. For locals, it is also a great option to order a whole pizza to go (though you have to pick it up). Atmosphere is funky and relaxed, but sometimes noisy or with limited seating.
Read moreOverall, a great pizza place!
Pros: Good food, Casual atmosphere, New vegan/gluten-free menu
Cons: Sometimes crowded/noisy, Occasionally slow
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Linda666
Points +30
The best vegetarian ruben sandwich I have ever had - Edit
I asked for it with soy cheese instead of swiss cheese - it was awesome!! The service isn`t the friendliest but there are both vegan and gluten-free or wheat-free options on the menu. the portions are large but you can order a half sandwich if you like.
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kristalinn
Points +49
Not so Vegan Cheese - Edit
This is a really cool place. There is a book store, a coffee shop (with live music), and a restaurant. They even have a little kids shop with kids toys/books. They have a wonderful selection of teas. The staff were friendly and helpful. I asked about Vegan options and they lit up and said, "Oh, we can make anything Vegan by substituting Vegan Cheese!"... I was so excited! YEAH! This opens up so many possibilities for me! I chose to get two slices of pizza (they had a nice selection of toppings, broccoli, mushrooms, tomato...) - I took a few bites and thought to myself... "Oh, no! They forgot and used COW cheese instead of soy..." - I had my NON VEGAN friend taste it to tell me if it tasted like regular cheese to her... she said she could tell the difference, so I felt better and kept eating... thinking that they must have a really good cheese substitute. But after a while, I began to wonder if there might be casein in this cheese I was eating. It was "acting" too much like real cheese. By this point, it was too late, I had eaten nearly all of my pizza. But just so that I could report back here with correct information, I went up to the counter and asked what kind of cheese was used on the pizza. They went to the kitchen and came back saying "Soya Kaas". I vaguely remembered that Soya Kaas does in fact contain casein. I went online later and confirmed that to be the case. What a bummer! I'm going to have to write them and ask that they switch their soy cheese to a better alternative w/o casein! What's the point of having a cheese alternative if us Vegans can't eat it! That being said... I think if they could get casein free cheese on the menu, this would be a great place for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike. Until then, in the words of the previous poster "Vegans Beware!" : O)
Read morePros: Tea Selection, Atmosphere
Cons: Casein in the soy cheese
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powersnighthawk
Points +35
Great! - Edit
I love poor richards and have had almost everything vegetarian on the menu. Fresh pizza is excellent and very generously sized slices. salads are loaded w/ veggies, homeade balsamic vinagarette. Hummus is excelent, veggies are fresh. Bread is always fresh, several kinds to choose from. Sandwitches and burgers have all impressed me , love the homemade veggie burgers. You can create your own salad, sandwitch/burger or pizza. The atmosphere is wonderful... kids play & book room, cafe/bookstore, awesome toy store all attached, also a back patio.
Read morePros: homeade veggie burger, back patio, atmosphere
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sweetszlove
Points +67
What's a vegan? - Edit
Instead of helping me come up with something I could eat, they just named off all the stuff I couldn't. When we finally settled on a veggie burger patty, the patty had rice in it that was undercooked, and the wrap they put it in was dry and cracked.
Read morePros: coffee
Cons: limited menu, bad service
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tempest
Points +35
Vegans beware - Edit
When I told the cashier that my wife and I was vegan, she looked at us as a cow looks at an oncoming train. She was unable to identify vegan options on the menu and was reluctant to provide satisfactory ingredient lists for their menu items. After ten minutes of fruitless discussion, they called over a vegan employee who was able to set us straight. That being said, the veggie burger was excellent, and the hummus was above average. When eating here, bear in mind that all pizza crusts contain honey and the pita bread contains casein.
Read morePros: Location, Atmosphere
Cons: Staff
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