22 Best Cafes in Boulder

“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“

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

“Great service and good food!“

“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?”“

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“I got an Arnold Palmer after an almost 4 hour hike — with watermelon lemonade instead of regular lemonade. Amazing and refreshing! Then they had a deal on burritos so I got one with egg, sausage, bacon, cheese, and tators. Phenomenal! It’s a nice little place and I’m excited to go back!“

“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!“

“I've been to Stinger's Hellems location twice now, once for drinks and a snack, once for lunch and both experiences have been great. Fast, friendly service, love that they carry Outrageous Baking Company pumpkin bread, and the sandwich and salad I had for lunch were fresh and tasty. A great addition new quick and easy food option on campus!“

“I stopped by here after lunch yesterday and got the black sesame latte with a shot of matcha. The combo sounds kinda insane but it was one of the best drinks I’ve had from a coffee shop in years ❤️ S/o to the kind barista who recommended it!“

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

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

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

“January Coffee supports human rights.“

“We had a wonderful lunch at Cafe Aion. We shared tapas (small plates) as well as a couple entrees so everyone got to enjoy a variety of flavors. Everything was delicious; the scallops on squid ink rice was the table favorite. The staff is friendly and our main server (maybe the manager?) was clearly passionate about the offerings.“

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

“We got the Thanksgiving sides from Community Kitchen - and I think it was the best - least stressful - Thanksgiving we've had so far! All Gluten-free as well, which was great for our crowd this year. Our favorites were the mashed potatoes (no skimping on the butter :), the mac-n-cheese and the quinoa-stuffed acorn squash. We had 6 adults with generous appetites - and ended up with an impressive amount of leftovers for next couple of days. Friggin' delightful.

Will definitely do this again. Thanks Bridge House team!“

“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.“

“This place does so much with very little. The minimal staff is always attentive. The interior is quaint and clean. The photos and decor inspire a feeling of travel and wonder. The food is magnificent and so reasonably priced it feel like the best kept secret in Boulder.“

“I just moved to the Boulder area. I thought I'd check out the local Panera. I was very impressed. The gentleman at the register was very friendly. My orange scone was fresh and delicious. The atmosphere was warm and clean. I'll be back!“