5 restaurants that are just a little different

• Nosh

Why: Small bits of some of the most incredible food you'll ever place in your mouth. The food at Nish is art.

Where: 121 South Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 635-6674

How Much: $4-$23

Kid Friendly: Yes (but it is a little fancy)

• Wooglin’s Deli

Why: Near prestigious Colorado College, Wooglin's serves up fresh, healthy food with freshly beaked quiches, muffins, and desserts.

Where: 823 N. Tejon St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 578-9443

How Much: $4-$8

Kid Friendly: Yes

• Shuga’s

Why: Airy, deco, and full of personality, Shuga's serves up fare that tempt the taste buds with flairs of Mediterranean to Chipotle to Italian.

Where: 702 S. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 328-1412

How Much: $5-$9

Kid Friendly: Yes

• The Margarita at Pine Creek

Why: The Margarita has been exciting locals and visitors for decades with their adventurous menu and creative concoctions. Everything is fresh. Surrounded by pine trees, you'll forget you're in the middle of the city.

Where: 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (719) 598-8667

How Much: $10-Prie Fixe nightly menus that change

Kid Friendly: Yes. Casual, but elegent.

• Coquette Creperie

Why: Organic creperie that's gluten-free! Hiding along the main drag of Manitou Avenue in Manitou Springs, Coquette Creperie shows you exactly what you can accomplish with gluten-free crepes and it is amazing.

Where: 915 Manitou Ave. Manitou Springs. CO 80829 (719) 685-2420

How Much: $6-$12

Kid Friendly: Yes