Nick's Downtown Diner – American
This bustling downtown sanctuary hums with the nostalgic energy of an all-day breakfast retreat, where the aroma of sizzling country-fried steak and sugary mini donuts fills the air. Golden, jumbo-stuffed tots and velvety biscuits smothered in rich gravy offer a playful, indulgent journey through classic comfort, while vibrant avocado toast provides a fresh, modern contrast. It is a soulful gathering spot where every plate feels like a warm embrace, inviting diners to linger over a "High Five" breakfast or a mountain of loaded nachos in a space that celebrates the heart of Americana.
West Mill Street +15072630003 https://www.nicksdowntowndiner.comRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Nick's Downtown Diner
Halal at Nick's Downtown Diner
Nick's Downtown Diner in Colorado Springs has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mini Donuts, Award Winning Chili - Cup and Blueberry Pancakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Nick's Downtown Diner
Nick's Downtown Diner in Colorado Springs has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black & Bleu Burger and Western Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Nick's Downtown Diner
Nick's Downtown Diner in Colorado Springs has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Two Sausage Links or Patties, Bacon (3 Strips) and Homemade Soup - Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Nick's Downtown Diner
Nick's Downtown Diner in Colorado Springs has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Two Eggs, Two Sausage Links or Patties and Bacon (3 Strips). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Nick's Downtown Diner
Nick's Downtown Diner in Colorado Springs has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Signature Bloody Mary, Award Winning Chili - Cup and Farmhouse Mimosa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Nick's Downtown Diner
Nick's Downtown Diner in Colorado Springs has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mini Donuts, Signature Bloody Mary and Award Winning Chili - Cup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Nick's Downtown Diner
Nick's Downtown Diner in Colorado Springs has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Blueberry Pancakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Nick's Downtown Diner
Nick's Downtown Diner in Colorado Springs has 15 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mini Donuts, Farmhouse Mimosa and Western Burger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Nick's Downtown Diner
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Black & Bleu Burger | 11.9 g | 62.7 g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Loaded Nachos | 62.3 g | 48.3 g |
| Classic Eggs Benedict | 56.1 g | 44.3 g |
| Two Sausage Links or Patties | 3.4 g | 43.7 g |
| Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad | 28.1 g | 42.1 g |
| Pulled Pork Benedict | 93 g | 37.9 g |
| Bacon (3 Strips) | 0.4 g | 35.3 g |
| Select Craft Beer | 8.3 g | 34.6 g |
| Two Eggs | 16.8 g | 32.6 g |
| Tuna Melt | 79.8 g | 31 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests love the consistently fresh ingredients found in every course, with many highlighting the standout sandwiches as a must-try menu item. Celebrated for its welcoming and professional service, the establishment is praised for a great ambiance that makes it an ideal spot for a planned meal. Reviewers highlight the seamless experience from appetizers to main courses, noting that the inviting atmosphere and attentive staff create a memorable dining environment.
Menu
Something to Share
- Jumbo Stuffed Tots - $3: House made cheesy jumbo tots fried golden brown and served with our house ranch dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cheese Curds - $9: Deep fried golden brown Wisconsin white cheddar served with our house ranch dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mini Donuts - $10: Fresh fried donut holes tossed in our cinnamon maple sprinkle, powdered sugar, and a side of honey butter. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Loaded Nachos - $10: Corn Chips piled high with seasoned taco beef or chicken, tomatoes, green peppers, olives, onions, jalapenos, and melted cheese, served with sour cream and salsa. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Breakfast Faves
- Country Fried Steak & Eggs - $14.5: Homestyle beef fritter covered in homemade sausage gravy, two farm fresh eggs, choice of potato, and toast. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- America's All Day - $12: Two farm fresh eggs, choice of breakfast meat, choice of potato, and toast.
- Breakfast Burrito - $11: Jumbo flour tortilla stuffed with eggs, bacon, diced sausage, hash browns, grilled onions and shredded cheddar cheese.
- HIGH FIVE - $13.5: Jumbo raised glazed donut, eggs your way, fried chicken, sausage gravy and maple bourbon sauce with pecans.
- Avocado Toast - $10: Grilled tomato, basted eggs, avocado and everything but the bagel seasoning with choice of toast. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Biscuits & Gravy - $13.5: Homemade jumbo buttermilk biscuit smothered in our famous sausage gravy served with eggs and choice of potato. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Nick's Mess Skillet - $13: Potatoes covered in grilled bell peppers and onions, diced sausage, 2 eggs your way and shredded cheese. Served with toast.
- Extra Large Nick's Mess Skillet - $16: Potatoes covered in grilled bell peppers and onions, diced sausage, 2 eggs your way and shredded cheese. Served with toast.
- Nick's Breakfast Sandwich - $5.5: Farm fresh fried egg with your choice of ham, bacon, sausage or avocado.
- Sriracha Meatloaf Benedict - $14: Grilled English muffin, homemade meatloaf and basted eggs smothered in our own sriracha hollandaise.
- Classic Eggs Benedict - $13: Two farm fresh eggs, grilled ham, and an English muffin covered in our Hollandaise sauce, with choice of potato.
- Fried Green Tomato Benedict - $13: Grilled English muffin, southern style fried green tomatoes and basted eggs covered in our house hollandaise. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Pulled Pork Benedict - $13: Buttermilk biscuits, house braised pulled pork, basted eggs, and salsa verde hollandaise.
Hot & Tasty Omelettes
- Western Omelette - $13: Diced ham, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cheese. Served with choice of potatoes and toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
- Loaded Veggie Omelette - $13: Onions, green peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, avocado and cheese. Served with choice of potatoes and toast. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
From The Griddle
- Pancakes or French Toast Combo - $11: Two eggs your way, choice of meat and two buttermilk pancakes, or two pieces of French Toast.
- Stuffed French Toast - $10: Thick sliced French Toast stuffed with sweet cream cheese filling and topped with strawberry sauce, whipped cream and powdered sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Blueberry Pancakes - $10: Two delicious buttermilk pancakes stuffed with fresh blueberries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Soups & Salads
- Award Winning Chili - Cup - $4.25: House chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Award Winning Chili - Bowl - $7: House chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Homemade Soup - Cup - $4: Daily selection Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Homemade Soup - Bowl - $5: Daily selection Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad - $13.5: Crispy chicken strips tossed in buffalo sauce over mixed greens, avocado, bleu cheese crumbles, red onion, tomatoes and buttermilk ranch with a warm garlic bread stick.
- Blackened Chicken Cobb Salad - $12: Spring mix lettuce topped with blackened grilled chicken, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, hard boiled egg, bell peppers and shredded cheddar.
- Taco Salad - $13.5: Fried flour tortilla loaded with mixed greens, seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, black olives, green pepper, red onion, tomatoes with salsa and sour cream.
Sandwiches
- Nick's Turkey Club - $13: Locally sourced Ferndale turkey, and apple-wood smoked bacon on Texas toast or grilled wheat toast, with lettuce, tomato and mayo.
- Short Rib Grilled Cheese - $11: Braised short rib topped with caramelized onion, American cheese, pepper jack cheese, and served with a side of Au Jus.
- Reuben - $13.5: Seasoned corned beef topped with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing on grilled rye. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Carolina Pulled Pork - $12: Slow roasted pulled pork topped with BBQ sauce and homemade coleslaw on our House bun.
- Fish Tacos - $12: Crispy fried beer battered mahi mahi, Napa cabbage slaw, shredded Monterey jack and chipotle crema. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Korean Short Rib Tacos - $13.5: Tender short rib, caramelized bell peppers and onions, shredded monterey jack cheese and Japanese BBQ sauce.
- B.L.T. With Avocado - $12.5: Thick cut apple-wood smoked bacon with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mayo, on grilled white or wheat toast.
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap - $12: Grilled chicken, apple-wood bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and buttermilk ranch.
- Tuna Melt - $10: Fresh mixed tuna salad on grilled texas toast with lettuce, tomato and melted shredded cheese. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
Burgers
- Diner Classic - $11: Classic grilled burger served with lettuce & tomato and choice of cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- The #19 Burger - $12: Cajun seasoned burger with jalapeños, fried onion, Pepperjack cheese, and a side of Chipotle mayo. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Black & Bleu Burger - $12: Cajun seasoned burger, bleu cheese dressing, fried onion, and tomato. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- California Burger - $11.5: Served with lettuce, tomato, avocado, sprouts, onion and a choice of cheese. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Nick's Burger Melt - $12: Fried onion and American cheese on grilled marble rye.
- Western Burger - $12.5: Topped with apple-wood smoked bacon, BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, and an onion ring. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Bomber Burger - $13: Served open faced and topped with Nick's famous house chili, onions, shredded Cheddar.
Blue Plate Specials
- Hot Beef or Turkey Commercial - $13: Slow roasted beef or turkey between Texas toast topped with homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, served with teriyaki green beans.
- Meatloaf Commercial - $13: Meatloaf served open-faced with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Side Orders
- Toast - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
- English Muffin - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Two Eggs - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Oatmeal - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Two Sausage Links or Patties - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bacon (3 Strips) - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Fountain Soft Drink - $2.25: Coke, Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, Mello Yello, Raspberry Iced Tea, Lemonade, Root Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Iced Tea - $2.25: Fresh brewed with a lemon.
- True Stone Coffee - $3: Freshly ground regular or decaf. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hot Chocolate - $2.49
- Milk - $3: 2% or chocolate
- Juice - $3: Fresh squeezed Valencia Orange, Apple, Tomato
- True Stone Iced Coffee - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Iced Vanilla Latte - $6
- Signature Bloody Mary - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Farmhouse Mimosa - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Select Craft Beer - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Nick's Downtown Diner
- Is Nick's Downtown Diner halal-friendly?
- Yes. Nick's Downtown Diner has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mini Donuts, Award Winning Chili - Cup and Blueberry Pancakes.
- What can I eat at Nick's Downtown Diner on a halal diet?
- Mini Donuts, Award Winning Chili - Cup and Blueberry Pancakes carry the halal tag, out of 19 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Nick's Downtown Diner have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Signature Bloody Mary and Award Winning Chili - Cup.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Nick's Downtown Diner?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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