Updated: August 28, 2025
Get patriotic at one of these vet-owned breweries and eateries. Support local business while savoring delicious craft brews, pizza and pasta.
Colorado Springs is committed to honoring and supporting our military. The Military Welcome Program is a one-stop shop for service members, veterans, and their families to discover local businesses that provide special military discounts.
Get moonshine straight from the source at this one-of-a-kind distillery. Experience delicious flavors like Apple Pie, Margarita Moon, Summertime Strawberry Lemonade, Firebomb, Peach Cobbler and Colorado Honey. The distillery often features fun new seasonal flavors in their Tasting Room. A few steps away from the famous New Santa Fe Trail (click for trail closure information), it’s easy to grab a sip at the end of your ride or hike. Veterans always receive a 10 percent discount.
Aspen Aesthetics + Wellness
Balance is not found, balance is created. Aspen Aesthetics + Wellness s the leading provider of health, wellness, and non-surgical anti-aging + skincare modalities in Colorado Springs. We are locally owned, women and veteran owned. Aspen Aesthetics + Wellness is a boutique-style, uniquely comprehensive, full-service medical and wellness spa. Our providers focus on education and provide information with complete transparency so that you can better manage your lifestyle goals.
Support a local vet business and Colorado farmers at this Neapolitan wood-fired pizzeria. With daily fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened pizza sauce made with hand-chopped San Marzano tomatoes grown at the base of Mt. Vesuvius, enjoy finely crafted artisan pizza with no preservatives and unique toppings and ingredients.
1350 Distilling celebrates the American Spirit of our military and their loved ones, one distilled drink at a time in Colorado Springs. Each type of liquor is represented by a different military branch in color and brand naming: Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.
The local brewery and eatery was opened by former Air Force service members. The northern location was meant to be near the U.S. Air Force Academy. Focusing on the flavors of Colorado, many menu items integrate bison.
Co-Owner, Paul Viera, spent 20 years in the Air Force. Today, he and his wife Teresa, along with their two other co-owners, love greeting guests and providing impromptu tours around the brewery. Grab a pint of one of their 10-12 options, all brewed in-house.
Luchals was founded with the intention of bringing people joy by providing delicious and authentic cuisine and a unique, one-of-a-kind dining experience. Husband and wife team, Travares and Chantal Lucas wanted to create a menu that would be sustainable, gluten-free, and ignite a feeling of excitement and happiness through Cajun American seafood that touches the soul. Both Travares and Chantal spent time serving our country; the veteran business owners are passionate about giving back and have dreams of one day opening a second chance non-profit and providing cooking classes and opportunities for veterans and juveniles.
Goat Patch Brewing Company started like all great ideas - good friends with a common passion sitting around a kitchen table. Before a name, location, recipes, or brand identity, we all agreed on a shared set of values: balanced brews, community engagement, and adventure. We are proud to play a large part in our community and provide Colorado Springs with masterfully crafted, balanced brews.
Glenn and his family specialize in genuine United States Military surplus and are fully stocked and ready to be your go-to surplus store. Browse through 5,000 square feet of eclectic shelves of genuine army & military surplus and collectible memorabilia.
Brewery/Pub/Nightlife
3 Hundred Days of Shine Distilling279 Beacon Lite Rd, Unit G
Monument, Colorado 80132
Catering
Pizzeria Rustica2527 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Attractions that Offer Tours
Colorado Mountain Brewery - Interquest1110 Interquest Pkwy
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921
Casual Family Atmosphere
Colorado Mountain Brewery - Roundhouse600 S 21st St #180
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Festivals & Events
Colorado Springs Veteran's Day Parade431 N Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Health, Wellness & Spas
Aspen Aesthetics + Wellness5278 N Nevada Ave, Ste 190
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918
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