Heading to Grit Auctions at 12825 Judge Orr Rd, Falcon, Colorado for an auction pickup?
If you arrive early or have some time before your scheduled pickup, you don't have to head into Colorado Springs to find somewhere to eat or something to do.
We've kept this guide to spots within about 15 minutes of Grit Auctions, so you can grab coffee, find a good meal or spend a little time outside without wandering too far from your pickup.
☕ Coffee: AffoGatto Coffee
AffoGatto Coffee
10634 Maltese Point, Suite 120, Peyton, CO
(8 minutes from Grit Auctions)
- Monday to Friday
6:30 am to 1:00 pm
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Saturday & Sunday
7:00 am to 4:00 pm
For a local coffee stop with some personality, check out AffoGatto Coffee.
It's a highly rated Falcon-area coffee shop serving coffee and pastries. If the name sounds familiar, there's a reason: an affogato is the Italian dessert made with espresso, while gatto means cat in Italian.
Best for: Local coffee and pastries
☕ Quick Coffee: Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
11910 Tourmaline Dr, Falcon, CO
(5 minutes from Grit Auctions)
- Monday to Friday
5:30 am to 5:00 pm - Saturday & Sunday
6:30 am to 5:00 pm
If you want to grab coffee without spending much time away from your pickup route, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is another nearby option.
Along with coffee and specialty drinks, you'll find breakfast sandwiches and pastries, making it an easy two-in-one stop before a morning pickup.
Best for: Coffee and a quick breakfast
🍳 Breakfast: Nana's Kitchen
Nana's Kitchen
11882 Stapleton Dr, Peyton, CO
(4 minutes from Grit Auctions)
- Monday to Sunday
7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Come hungry.
Nana's Kitchen is a local breakfast spot serving everything from pancakes and French toast to breakfast burritos and other hearty breakfast favorites.
It's open for breakfast and lunch, so it also works if your pickup time falls somewhere between the two.
Best for: A full sit-down breakfast
🍳 Another Breakfast Pick: Omelets ETC
Omelets ETC
11910 Tourmaline Dr, Peyton, CO
(5 minutes from Grit Auctions)
- Monday to Sunday
6:00 am to 3:00 pm
If you want another breakfast option nearby, Omelets ETC is open early and serves breakfast into the afternoon.
As the name suggests, you'll find plenty of omelets along with other traditional breakfast and brunch options.
Best for: Breakfast or brunch before pickup
🌮 Lunch: Sonora's Prime Carniceria & Taco Shop
Sonora's Prime Carniceria & Taco Shop
11910 Tourmaline Dr, Peyton, CO
(5 minutes from Grit Auctions)
- Monday to Saturday
9:00 am to 8:00 pm - Sunday
9:00 am to 7:00 pm
For something a little more local, stop at Sonora's Prime Carniceria and Taco Shop.
It's both a carniceria and taco shop, making it a fun alternative to grabbing lunch from one of the national chains in the area.
Best for: Tacos and a casual local lunch
🌯 Another Local Pick: Burrito Grande
Burrito Grande
7653 McLaughlin Rd, Peyton, CO
(3 minutes from Grit Auctions)
- Sunday to Thursday
11:00 am to 10:00 pm - Friday & Saturday
11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Burrito Grande is another nearby option that works for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
It's especially convenient if you're looking for something quick and filling without making your auction pickup trip more complicated than it needs to be.
Best for: Burritos and a quick meal
🍔 Lunch or Dinner: Red's American Grill
Red's American Grill
7376 McLaughlin Rd, Falcon, CO
(5 minutes from Grit Auctions)
- Sunday to Friday
7:00 am to 8:00 pm - Saturday
8:00 am to 8:00 pm
If you're in the mood for burgers, sandwiches or classic American food, Red's American Grill is a solid local option.
It's open for lunch and dinner, making it easy to work around your Grit pickup time.
Best for: Burgers, sandwiches and a casual sit-down meal
🌮 Mexican: La Mission
La Mission
7634 McLaughlin Rd, Falcon, CO
(4 minutes from Grit Auctions)
- Sunday to Thursday
10:00 am to 8:30 pm - Friday & Saturday
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Another nearby option is La Mission Restaurant Falcon.
The menu centers around Mexican food, and its McLaughlin Road location keeps you close to the Falcon area rather than sending you farther toward Colorado Springs.
Best for: A sit-down Mexican lunch or dinner
🍗 Dinner: The Edge Bar & Grill
The Edge Bar & Grill
7685 McLaughlin Rd, Peyton, CO
(5 minutes from Grit Auctions)
- Monday to Saturday
11:30 am to 10:00 pm - Sunday
11:30 am to 4:00 pm
Picking up later in the day?
The Edge Bar & Grill is another nearby choice for burgers, wings, sandwiches and other bar-and-grill favorites.
It's a good place to sit down after you've finished loading up your auction finds.
Best for: A casual dinner after pickup
🌳 Have a Little Time to Kill? Fairway Heights Park
Fairway Heights Park
Meridian Ranch Blvd, Peyton, CO
(3 minutes from Grit Auctions)
If you've spent a few hours in the truck, you might not want to spend your extra time sitting in another building.
Fairway Heights Park gives you somewhere nearby to get outside, walk around and enjoy some fresh air before your scheduled pickup.
It's also free, so there's no need to plan an entire activity around your pickup window.
Best for: A quick outdoor break
🌳 Another Outdoor Option: Vistas Park
Vistas Park
9807 Morning Vista Dr, Peyton, CO
(5 minutes from Grit Auctions)
Vistas Park is another nearby option if you just want somewhere to stretch your legs.
Pack a drink, take a walk or relax for a little while before heading back to Grit Auctions.
Best for: Filling 30 minutes without spending money
🌄 Enjoy the View
You don't necessarily need another destination.
Falcon sits east of Colorado Springs, giving you the wide-open landscape of Colorado's plains with the Front Range rising in the distance.
If you've driven in from another state for your auction pickup, take a few minutes to enjoy the scenery before loading up and heading home.
Sometimes the best pickup-day stop doesn't need an address.
Best for: A free Colorado moment
Make the Most of Your Grit Auctions Pickup Day
One of the fun parts about buying through Equip-Bid is that auction pickups can take you somewhere you might not normally explore.
If you're heading to Grit Auctions in Falcon, leave yourself a little extra time.
Grab coffee, find a local breakfast, stop for tacos or spend a little time outside. And with everything on this list within about 15 minutes of Grit Auctions, you won't have to venture far from your scheduled pickup.
Quick Pickup-Day Guide
Local Coffee: AffoGatto Coffee
Quick Coffee: Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
Breakfast: Nana's Kitchen
Brunch: Omelets ETC
Tacos: Sonora's Prime Carniceria & Taco Shop
Burritos: Burrito Grande
American: Red's American Grill
Mexican: La Mission
Dinner: The Edge Bar & Grill
Outdoors: Fairway Heights Park or Vistas Park