The Carter Payne

Reasons why the Carter Payne is awesome:1. Venue - outdoor seating with views of Pike's Peak, and it's in an only church. The space echoes but it's so fun!2. The food is creative and just outstanding. For example, my 16yo son is not generally a salad enthusiast, but he has declared that the Carter Payne house salad could be his only meal to eat for the rest of his life if he were stranded on an island. I'm not sure I would choose it over chocolate mousse, but the smoked tea dressing must contain something "special" because everyone craves it.3. Local Relic beers. Oh wow - creativity and flavor...if you like beer and haven't tried them, you are missing out. 4. Julie and the wines. She really knows her stuff.5. Did I mention the food? All of it. Everything here is unique and beyond fabulous.

Bob and company threw an elaborate party for us and the networking group Pikes Peak Pro's. The chicken was divine as well as the chocolate shooters. Thank you so much Bob and Tom. You guys rock! Thank you chefs too!

From Chicago, visiting friends and we went to TCP on our first night. This place is really fun.The building is very cool with high ceilings, it is an old church. It's a fun vibe, especially with a larger group, but harder to talk because it is loud.There are three drink stations--wine, mixed drinks, and beer. Our party sampled all of them. Very nice. Everything is connected when you start a tab, so you don't have to worry about paying at each station.My wife and I shared the sanctuary salad--delightful! We add bacon as our protein and had the smoked tea vinaigrette--doesn't sound like much, but it made the salad great!Daughters ordered the charcuterie board, which was delicious. And we ordered the chocolate mousse for desert--very rich, like fudge. Mmm.Highly recommended!! If you are in Colorado Springs you have to try it. Service was very, very good.At the end of the night, I asked my wife how much she thought it cost for the four of us to have dinner and drinks. She said, "$200." It was $120 with tip.

Delicious BFG. Beautiful space. We had a lovely brunch. The bloody didn't disappoint.

Every once in awhile you find a restaurant that blows you away. Carter Payne fills that spot. I ordered the chicken tostadas There were three large ones - too much to eat with a dessert coming. So tasty with pickled onions on top. My husband got the jerk crusted strip steak with mushrooms. Get the mushrooms! So worth it! He asked for sour cream for the potatoes and enjoyed something he rarely eats. The dinner alone was very delicious. But after donating to IGive we also got dessert. How can I say without swearing how good this was? Thick chocolate mousse, barrel aged beer, cherry sherry, and a mixed drink that was over the top. I almost let our coupon expire. So happy I didn't! Carter Payne was amazing!!

We were seeking something new and stumbled across this gem on our excursion. Tucked in a beautiful church that originated in 1897 as the first African American church in Colorado Springs is The Carter Payne, bringing the same sense of community to its visitors. We were immediately greeted and staff explained how they were set up. It was brunch hour so we sat down to explore the menu. Around us, there were three bars-one for specialty cocktails, one for beer, and one for wine. Each offered unique options that I promise you can't find elsewhere. Food and most of the non-alcoholic options were at the table. We opted for a flight of mimosas, French press coffee and brunch. I had the arrachera and eggs. My husband had the monte cristo French toast plate. I subbed the tortilla with a biscuit because The Carter Payne has house made jam that I couldn't pass up. Our mimosa flight came out and it was perfection. A large bottle of champagne and a flight of four juices including grapefruit, orange, pineapple and cranberry. We started with that and out came our food. Both plates were beautifully put together-visually and flavor combinations were well thought out. The jams for the weekend were pear ginger and blueberry lemon. Both of these were absolutely bursting with flavor. The steak on the arrachera was lacking a little in the seasoning department and the biscuit was cold. The eggs were a little overcooked for me. Outside of those small things, this was an extremely positive experience. The art on the wall was awesome and the staff were incredibly kind and attentive. We will definitely be back!

We came here for brunch our wedding anniversary. The food and drinks were delicious. You could really tell the food is fresh and intentional. Even the jams were phenomenal. Really enjoyed the vibe and spacious dining room with a historical and community significance. Looks like they have a great outside dining area. Koralis provided some of the best service we have ever had. Koralis was attentive, kind, gave us space to enjoy our meal, and proactively provided recommendations for our first time here. Highly recommend. I can't wait to try dinner here and probably come here for any opportunities for drinks and chats.

We popped in for a night cap on a Wednesday and it was definitely an experience, not only because they renovated a church into a restaurant, but the vibe was a bit too fancy for our weekday night. We still sat down and enjoyed a drink and their very large charcuterie board. We chatted with one of the bartenders about their locally distilled beers and got to taste one of the beers on show. The floor manager was a very nice host, and I loved that they had a cornhole going on outside in the yard.

came with out of town co workers and this place provides something for everyone! we split several different plates and the charcuterie (the dressing on the board is incredible). i samples about 5 wines at the wine bar and they were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. great outdoor space too!

It feels like I'm surrounded by praising, singing, laughing and hallelujahs when I entered The Carter Payne - The Payne Chapel opened in 1897 as the first African American Church in Colorado Springs. Grace and goodness fills the room. So does the smell of good food. Housed within is the The Local Relic. True CRAFT beer. As a beer connoisseur, I recommend anyone who appreciates finer beers to get there straight away. I had the Vanilla Chai Porter. Delicious smell and divine taste. The wine and craft cocktail stations are there to serve all without discrimination. The menu is very creative and tasty. I do recommend that the kitchen makes sure the food is hot when it hits the table. But all the staff is wonderful and happy to be there. The art is very intriguing as well.