24 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.“

“Great service and good food!“

“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“

“They made my dream sandwich. It was a toasted turkey croissant. Best I've ever had. The way it tasted being toasted was incredible. I had come from out of town, partly to find one. Usually, restaurants are out of that bread by the time I get there.The cashier was accommodating and sweet. I've been planning a special day to go back, then hike, then go back for another meal. Very charming! Thank you! Please don't change.“

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“Cozy, locally owned, with the nicest baristas in Boulder!“

“This was such a cute little place but with a decent assortment of baked goods and other menu items. If I'm ever back in Boulder I'd definitely come back. They have a patio area and the salmon bagel is delicious 🤤. Staff was very friendly too. Thanks!“

“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!“

“The bagels are big, chewy, generously seasoned, and clearly made with care. The everything bagel especially is loaded with seasoning on both sides, and the breakfast sandwiches are substantial enough to feel like a real meal. The Secret Garden is also a standout if you want something lighter and fresher with cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, and pickled onion.

I also like that so much is made in-house, including the cream cheese and coffee syrups. It gives the place more of a small local bakery feel rather than a chain vibe. The staff has been friendly overall, and you can tell this is a business people are excited to support.

The main reason I’d stop at four stars is consistency. When they get busy, service can slow down, and the coffee seems to be a little more hit or miss than the food. The bagels, though, are the reason to come.

Are they exactly like a New York bagel? Probably depends on how particular you are. But for Boulder, these are very good bagels, and I’d absolutely come back for breakfast or to grab a few to take home.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“I don’t fully understand why their iced mocha is so much better than any other one I’ve had. They have a lot of different / interesting syrup flavors that don’t make drinks overly sweet and are more flavor forward. My only complaint about this place is that some of the seating options can be a bit uncomfortable, but there are a variety of types.“

“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.“

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

“January Coffee supports human rights.“

“Loved Cafe Aion, went on a Wednesday night and truly am gobsmacked it was so quiet-I think we were one of five tables. Not complaining that the college crowd either hasn't discovered or warmed to this gem - the tapas plates were delicious and pretty generous, nice wine selection and interesting entrees. The menu was a little pricey, especially given that they automatically added a 20% gratuity for our table of four, but overall a good experience that I look forward to repeating.“

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

“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.“

“This is a very large Panera. I'm used to the Panera's in Fort Collins and Loveland and this branch is probably twice as large. It is immaculately neat and has a stunning view of the Flatirons mountains. It's the same Panera coffee drinks and food. Panera coffee is mediocre but it's self-serve with unlimited refills. The Wi-Fi seems slightly weaker than other Panera's I've been to. The bathroom has a coded lock that you have to ask for the combination. As always the $16/month sip club is a fantastic deal giving you unlimited coffee tea and cold drinks. It's located in the 29th Street Mall right near the Target and the Whole Foods on Pearl. It's also right next to Boulder RTD bus stops.“