Boxcar Coffee | Pearl Cafe and Bakery

I went to Boxcar looking for a good cup of coffee. I’ve searched maps, Yelp, Google, and TikTok for places where the beans aren’t burnt or over-roasted. I wanted a welcoming spot with friendly baristas who take the time to help.

It’s not Pergamino in Colombia, where customer service is next level because livelihoods depend on it and employees are given time to train and connect—but this is the closest I’ve found. Friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable staff who explain their beans and give great recommendations.

I was able to drink my coffee black—something most places don’t allow because their beans are over-processed and burnt—and it was delicious. Definitely coming back.

I can’t wait to go when it’s a bit slower and pick the baristas' brains even more.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Excellent coffee. Typically crowded until the late morning so expect to wait anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes before getting your coffee.

Showed up at 4:07. Door was open and told me they were closed and wouldn't sell a bag of beans. No coffee for me today. ☹️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

Unquestionably the best coffee shop in Boulder.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Worst burned coffee

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Pour over Coffee

loved my experience here! Great atmosphere & delicious coffees

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I like going to Boxcar as it's the closest coffee shop to me and I like their selection of pastries. But I'd say while the coffee is good, it's not the best in boulder and the wait time is always very very long!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 3

Good to see they have pain au chocolat :). I'm a fan of French pastries. Neat atmosphere too.
I was here back in August 2024

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Lovely coffee and pastries, but slightly overhyped and more expensive than other great coffee spots in Boulder. Would recommend, but anticipate spending a bit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Won’t allow me to wait inside a minute earlier than store opened and it was cooooold outside…

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Cappuccino Oat Latte and Assorted Pastries

Travelling the USA for 2 months and finally I found a really good coffee, thank you everyone! Best one so far!! Also super happy about the pastry. Service, atmosphere and barista touch were just sublime.
The cookie with raisins and pecan or something like this that i dont remember was absolutely delicious!
OBSESSED WITH THEIR COFFEE BUT WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THE EGG NOT DOUGHNUT and rye cookie :(

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The cold brew and pour over coffee were both great. We also tried the club sandwich and it did not disappoint.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is a fantastic coffee shop! I got a cortado and it was exceptional. Definitely a spot where you feel good about the money you spent on it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Upscale friendly with best pastries in town. Not cheap but worth it.

Incredible service and really good drinks-Andrew and Destin serve it up nice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Latte Art