40 Best Coffee Shops in Boulder

“We stopped at the Charleston location and not only was the coffee great the employees were so kind! DeeDee was the best and wrote such lovely messages on our coffee. You gotta stop at this place if you are visiting Charleston!“

“Great food and good service! The avocado toast was great and the pancake tower was delicious. Overall a wonderful experience. Server was incredibly nice.

Kid-friendliness: You get a keepsake if you do the whole tea experience thing“

“The staff are so friendly!“

“Builds community and creates a safe space. Cute environment (monthly all-king drag show every first monday)“

“A wonderful experience if you've never tried mushroom and fused coffees and drinks! also provides a relaxing space to get work done or to meet up with a friend.“

“Great little coffee shop next to my hotel when I stayed at the Marriott Boulder.

I tried the caramel crunch and almond croissant. It was the perfect way to start my day! The staff is very friendly and welcoming.

The best part? Is they have the best views of the flat iron mountains. (Hence the name)

Definitely worth checking out!
There is also a book swap shelf, merchandise and board games you can play with.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to access with parking available“

“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.“

“Heerlijke cappuccino!!! De zelfgemaakte cake kan ik van harte aanbevelen!“

“An absolutely wonderful restaurant! Great food! And Great staff! ??❤️“

“I went with my little sister for the first time and we absolutely loved it. She ate all the balls and started to spit them at me. It was so cute cause she’s so small (like me). I absolutely recommend this place for anyone who likes matcha boba. I got the median size and it was perfect. It was sweet and had a lot of the tapioka balls. The view was beautiful. I just love looking at the mountains. It reminds me of beauty. This place is awesome and I totally recommend for boba lovers.“

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

“This is the greatest place on earth… Ok but really, this place is 10/10. The staff is incredible, the tea and coffee SLAP, and this is one of the coziest places to chill at. Literally, Pearl Street and Boulder would turn to trash if it wasn’t for Trident. 10/10, best store/cafe in Colorado and the entire South West. Support this amazing place!“

“The laughing out is a wonderful coffee shop.
It’s a cool, hip place to hang out. They have events in the evening as far as music and poetry.
The service is great and the coffee or chai is fantastic! It’s its own place not a chain. It’s been in Boulder forever, we’ve been going for years and we love it.“

“What a great place! Love it!“

“Good coffee and Latte, a place to hang out in comfy chairs. Great atmosphere and the staff is friendly. Makes for an easy Sunday morning!“

“First time in Colorado and needed to find some good coffee. Google had a ton of suggestions, so I blindly picked here. SUCH good coffee. Had and iced Ethiopian blend as well as a single origin Hondorus espresso. Staff was super friendly and offered suggestions. Definitely will come back if I’m ever in the area.

PS: Very large dining area, so it was easy to find a seat. Not always the case in cafes with good coffee!“

“Cool beans, as the kids say“

“Best Vanilla Latte I have had to this point.“

“Wonderful little spot! You will receive the best customer service in Boulder, the girls are always so sweet. Everything is very reasonably priced, and comes out quickly. Drinks and food are always hot and delicious! Cannot commend Red Rock enough, I highly recommend visiting!“

“If you appreciate a great cup of coffee, this is a must-stop when visiting Pear St. However, if you're like me, and drink coffee more for the variety of milks and syrups you can add to it, this place is just another coffee shop (albeit a little pricier).

I did like their large menu of flavored mochas (see picture), and some of the baked goods looked delectable. However, the breakfast sandwiches and burritos tasted like they were pre-made and warmed up upon ordering (preformed egg rounds, undercooked bacon). That's fine when I'm at Starbucks at paying less than $5, but for nearly $9 I expect more.

The vibe inside is chill. There is a seating area up front by the windows and another down the back hall. The baristas are friendly and service is fast considering how many people were lining up on the Sunday afternoon when we visited.

If you don't want to sit inside there are handful of outdoor tables that let you people watch while enjoying your coffee.“

“There is a tour that happens on the hour but we didn't get to do it because we got there about 10 minutes after the tour started and we needed to be back to Denver...maybe next time! The Tea Store has all kinds of interesting things including all the different teas! There were several different tea cups as well as travel cups! There were also souvenirs like t-shirts, magnets, small little succulent plants in cute containers (vases) that are about 4/5" tall so I bought one cause it is too cute! I also purchased some tea! If you've never been and you're hanging out in Boulder, go! It's a delicate experience with all the tea accessories!“

“Best hot chocolate in Boulder, seriously I’ve gotten it every single day since I found this place. Perfect temperature, perfect sweetness of the chocolate, and the whipped cream is sweet and airy. Service has also always been very fast and the employees are kind!“

“Pleasant and friendly !“

“Chill place to hang out and enjoy some coffee. Plenty of space and a variety of seating options. Reasonable prices. Plenty of place to charge if you need. T.v.s (on mute) to enjoy as well depending of your taste.

Wheelchair accessibility: Commerical entry doors not automatic tho just fyi.“

“thank you Ben for fixing my flat tire!“

“My first time here and I can tell I’m going to come back. I just ordered a macchiato and the coffee flavor itself is excellent. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve ordered an espresso drink that I’ve had to drown in milk and sugar in order for it to be drinkable, but this was perfect on its own. Also loved the warm vibe, fun jewelry and crafts for sale, and the plant selection. Not to mention a grassy area out front for my pup to lounge in while I enjoyed my drink. All around great coffee shop!“

“Great vibes. Food was wonderful. Bree (sp) was our server. Very accommodating and friendly. An asset to your organization.“

“Ordered via DoorDash a coffee and burrito and wanted “utensils”. I got this message on a paper sack and it made me giggle. “Sorry we don’t really have utensils for burritos considering their form factored design we do have spoons though, so here’s a spoon.” So subtly hilarious ? oh and coffee and burrito were just what I needed“

“I ordered a lavender Italian soda, which was delicious. The service was very nice and I felt comfortable in the space. It was my first visit, and (I assumed it was the owner) offered me a free pastry, which was above and beyond normal service and care. It was a very good experience.“

“Great food, friendly people. Love that place! 👍“

“Really good gelato. Definitely worth it.“

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“Love this coffee shop!! The faces are always friendly and the coffee is out of this world. They make the classics and have a lot of fun flavors! Its reasonably priced compared to coffee shops in the area. Also the staff here is incredible, one time, I ordered a latte hot instead of iced by mistake and they remade it for me no charge. I live down the street from here and will always be a loyal customer.“

“This is a convenient location for all the people who work in the surrounding office park. OZO offers a small but diverse selection of breakfast options - pastries, breakfast sandwich, and four varieties of breakfast burritos. The cold brew coffee (served over ice) is fine. This location has a strong brewery aroma due to its location in the same building as Upslope Brewing, so it's a different atmosphere (literally) than most coffee shops.“

“I have (so far) visited La Colombe Coffee in Boulder at Wholefoods Market 5-6 times. I usually get the Mocha or the Black and Tan cold brew. Usually Ruth is behind the counter and she is always very pleasant and helpful :). I love La Colombe coffee for the taste and also for the fact that I find it less bitter, thus it sits with me better than other's I have tried. In short always a good experience!!!“

“Great coffee and the most friendly staff around. <3“

“One of my favorite coffee shops in town! Kind baristas, a wide selection of freshly made pastries, drinkable espresso, interesting seasonal drinks. My favorites are the ham and cheese croissant and the refillable drip coffee. I hop around the menu quite a bit too, and I’ve always enjoyed what I’ve ordered.

(The only downside is the lack of places to charge electronics)“

“Thank you for making my day, with something you do everyday!“

“I love exploring this market. Food is so fresh, with many many healthy options. Any level of dietary need can be found here. I love being able to browse the food bars for a quick but delicious lunch. Put a plate together and sit on the patio to enjoy. Love this place.“

“Amazing coffee. These guys know their stuff when it comes to the proper roast for any bean. I don't know of any other local roaster that is getting single origin coffee from a specific plantation. That's what Ive been calling micro origin when I describe it to my friends. Then you add the Red Cherry Project on top of that! Amazing.“