21 Best Cafes in Boulder

“Absolutely love the bison 🦬 pastie. The 🦃 Rueben & Cobb salad are other good choices. The ☕️ is tasty. I highly recommend Shamane’s Bakery.“

“I’ve been using Skratch for awhile. Switch between it and Tailwind but I prefer Skratch for my marathon training. The carb/ sodium ratio is exactly what I need for my fall race. The passion fruit guava is amazing. Wish it was not a limited edition flavor. All of the flavors are great as well. Definitely recommend Skratch“

“Great service and good food!“

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“The real reason to visit Alpine Modern Café in Boulder is the food. I drove all the way from Denver just to eat there, which should tell you everything you need to know. The breakfast bacon croissant was excellent—fresh, full of flavor, and completely unforgettable. It’s the kind of dish you think about later in the day and start planning your return visit around.

The coffee was also very good—exactly what you want from a café—and the space has a relaxed, welcoming feel. The café is in a great location and easy to get to from anywhere in Boulder, which is helpful since resisting a second visit would be nearly impossible. Parking can be a little limited, and you may have to park down the road… but consider it a warm-up walk for the croissant. It’s worth it.

I would absolutely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a memorable meal and a great coffee experience, with a side of “why didn’t I come here sooner?”“

“The wait staff feed me pancakes and tell me I'm pretty. That's about all I need in life 😆“

“You’d be insane to go to Starbucks when the Loving Cup is right down the street. Some of the best bagels in town! I always get the Chai and an everything bagel 10/10. Staff are super friendly and they always play great tunes. Couldn’t recommend it more.“

“On the pricier side, but these days what isn’t! The breakfast burrito was tasty, and the chai was delicious, but $15 makes it a treat not a regular purchase. The staff were great though, even brought my food to me as it wasn’t that busy.“

“Food is absolutely fantastic! Service was excellent as well. Little bit dark and small, but the vibe is great. We walked in with 11 in our party and they rocked it! Thank 😊 you Cafe Blue for your hospitality and giving us a favorite new place!“

“A cool little place with good sandwiches, pizzas, calzones, salads and Gelatos. It has healthy bites and quick snacks. The place has a cool little fireplace and is a good hang for friends or homework. The best part is that it's open after midnight.“

“Great place for people to grab a bit to eat. My favorite sandwich is the “MARCI” delicious!“

“I love Spruce Cafe! They have everything Spruce Confections has but without the Pearl Street traffic. Super cute and modern interior. Friendly baristas :)“

“Great store. I especially like the Thursday night speakers. Staff is always pleasant and positive.“

“January Coffee supports human rights.“

“PERFECT New Year's Eve at Cafe Aion. While the 4 course NYE special was very enticing we decided to have the WEDNESDAY paella and bottle of Spanish wine special. Such an inviting and warm staff and ambience. While many Boulder dining restaurants set time limits and hefty upfront cancel fees within 24 hours of dining, Cafe Aion shines above them all with a true Spanish cafe feel.“

“If you want good coffee & cookies with that homemade taste, you need to visit this Cafe. The ambience is very inviting as well.“

“Have a nice healthy meal while supporting the people in our community“

“Stopped by Alpine Modern on University Hill in Boulder and their coffee was absolutely delicious! ☕✨ A perfect spot to relax and enjoy a great cup.“

“I was solo, so I didn't want to go to a full-service restaurant surrounded by parties of 2+, because I feel conspicuous. I also don't like the usual Restaurant Theater experience ("Hi, my name is... I'll be taking care of you today...would you like to start with..."). \n\nFuji was perfect for me. You order at the counter and find a seat. I went at 4 pm, and there was no one else eating in, just people getting take-out. I found a table, they brought my order (eel) it seemed like 2 minutes later. Their attitude was pleasantly welcoming. Not over-the-top friendly, which I've just learned is being termed "forced joy" at some companies -- and lo and behold, customers can tell it's forced and they don't like it!“

“It’s a basic Panera bread. This place was pretty empty when I went (right around 12pm) so I don’t imagine it gets too busy. It’s a nice and chill place to get lunch.

Parking: Loads of parking if you go around the corner. This parking lot might fill up when the nearby mall is busy.“