Cy's Drive In ~ Colorado Springs, Colorado

Latest visit: Jun 2023

First visit: Jun 2022

Finally back to a normal routine here at the RJG. I didn't mention it below, but my first visit to Cy's came a day after receiving my new job offer. The same company that resulted in the Boulder trip and many others we've written about here since October. I was very relieved at the time because despite what the news media might say, the job market was tight then, as it is now. And I supposedly have "in demand skills". Baloney. Those unemployment numbers are completely jacked. The real total is probably along the lines of 20% (they only count those who apply for unemployment - which is 6 months consecutively at most). Can you imagine how the markets would react if they acknowledged that? But it's the truth. However, careful what you wish for - you might get it! It's not an easy job, and it's not necessarily the best fit for my skillset, but I'm hanging in there as I'm very close to retirement. In any case, this visit represented my first year anniversary of both that job offer and going to Cy's. I didn't plan it that way, but it's interesting how that happens sometimes.

In the interim, I was excited to have Mrs. RJG try it. Much to my surprise, she did not like it on a solo visit not long after mine below. Just proves that even after 26 years of marriage, you don't always know what the other is thinking.

For this visit (on my own), I once again went with a cheeseburger and a "raspberry coffee malt". When was the last time you had a malt? Mrs. RJG didn't even know what that is! Fortunately the raspberry was just a piece of fruit inside - so it was still very good. I quite like Cy's. Maybe not something I need to go to very often, but a quality option when in this part of town.

---original 6/17/22 review

Objectively speaking, Cy's Drive In may very well indeed be the most perfect Regular Joe's Guide place. It's historic, somewhat of a dive, extremely local, and great tasting. Apparently it's been here since 1953 and looks it too. They specialize in "Alaskan Burgers", whatever the heck that may possibly mean. Why I hadn't been here before is a bit of a mystery especially considering it's right across the street from one of my favorite thrift shops that I go to almost weekly to look for record vinyl inventory. But the pandemic wasn't good for places like this, given how small they are. And outside seating is limited. And the parking lot is very small. They have a "carhop" option - something along the lines of turning on your headlights at the window. I didn't want to mess with all of that and went inside on this visit. There was an empty booth, so that was perfect for this visit. Ordered at the counter. Got a cheeseburger and a mocha shake. Since I divulged in the latter, I didn't get fries. Mrs. RJG will get them for sure when she tries it.

The cheeseburger will no doubt be Mrs. RJG's favorite in Colorado Springs. It's her style. Well done, flavorful, with a toasty buttery bun. Not too big, but more than enough to suffice for lunch. A double would be too much for me. I was hoping they had real ice cream shakes, but they're from a machine. But a good machine! I was happy with that as well. For certain the RJG will be regular visitors from here on. We waited much longer than we should have.

6/17/22 (new entry); 6/22/23