Guidebook for Boulder
Food Scene
Cozy, down to earth coffee shop that features local art, live music and wine/ beer.
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The Laughing Goat
1709 Pearl StCozy, down to earth coffee shop that features local art, live music and wine/ beer.
Prepared to be wowed at this nationally renowned restaurant only blocks from our house!
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Frasca Food and Wine
1738 Pearl StPrepared to be wowed at this nationally renowned restaurant only blocks from our house!
Stop by this place for excellent sandwiches paired with thoughtfully crafted side dishes.
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Dish Gourmet
1918 Pearl StStop by this place for excellent sandwiches paired with thoughtfully crafted side dishes.
Need to tuck in and have a REAL Boulder brunch? Snooze is a Colorado favorite.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveNeed to tuck in and have a REAL Boulder brunch? Snooze is a Colorado favorite.
Meticulous coffee preparation in a hip setting. Only a few blocks away!
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Boxcar Coffee Roasters
1825 Pearl StMeticulous coffee preparation in a hip setting. Only a few blocks away!
If you love sushi and traditional Japanese food, this sake bar will be a big pleaser.
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Izakaya Amu
1221 Spruce StIf you love sushi and traditional Japanese food, this sake bar will be a big pleaser.
This is one of our long time favorite "farm to table" restaurants in town. Great people watching from their tables out front.
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The Kitchen
1039 Pearl StThis is one of our long time favorite "farm to table" restaurants in town. Great people watching from their tables out front.
Oak is hot in the "farm to table scene," and they also serve interesting, artisanal cocktails.
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Oak
1400 Pearl StOak is hot in the "farm to table scene," and they also serve interesting, artisanal cocktails.
Lucile's is one of Boulder's first and best brunch spots. Situated in a historic Victorian cottage, Lucile's serves up the most indulgent cajun grub this side of the Mississippi. Very close!
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Lucile's
2124 14th StLucile's is one of Boulder's first and best brunch spots. Situated in a historic Victorian cottage, Lucile's serves up the most indulgent cajun grub this side of the Mississippi. Very close!
One of the most historic dining rooms in the West, Chautauqua Dining Hall is a great beginning and/or end to the fantastic hikes that begin at its doorstep. Learn about the history of the Chautauqua movement which influenced the history of Boulder while enjoying a lovely meal on the wrap-around porch.
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Chautauqua Dining Hall
900 Baseline RdOne of the most historic dining rooms in the West, Chautauqua Dining Hall is a great beginning and/or end to the fantastic hikes that begin at its doorstep. Learn about the history of the Chautauqua movement which influenced the history of Boulder while enjoying a lovely meal on the wrap-around porch.
River and Woods serves as an excellent new addition to Boulder's ever-growing food scene. Nestled in a cute cottage not far from our place, R & W has sparse but elegant decor and a consistent, tasty menu, featuring seasonal American comfort food. They have a lovely back yard patio which they tent with heaters in the winter. You won't forget their deviled eggs and Mac n Cheese - next level!
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River and Woods
2328 Pearl StreetRiver and Woods serves as an excellent new addition to Boulder's ever-growing food scene. Nestled in a cute cottage not far from our place, R & W has sparse but elegant decor and a consistent, tasty menu, featuring seasonal American comfort food. They have a lovely back yard patio which they tent with heaters in the winter. You won't forget their deviled eggs and Mac n Cheese - next level!
Dine in the most beautiful room in Boulder, hand crafted in Central Asia and presented to Boulder as a gift from our sister city. The eclectic menu features a selection of dishes from around the world, and of course, you must try some tea from their extensive menu.
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The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StDine in the most beautiful room in Boulder, hand crafted in Central Asia and presented to Boulder as a gift from our sister city. The eclectic menu features a selection of dishes from around the world, and of course, you must try some tea from their extensive menu.
Rayback is a stylish, converted industrial space that has a rotating collection of food trucks parked outside. The large patio features picnic table-style seating, a year-round fire pit, and games for the kids. During the colder months, folks dine inside at community tables. Lounge on couches, watch the big screen TVs and enjoy the relaxed, local vibe.
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Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont RdRayback is a stylish, converted industrial space that has a rotating collection of food trucks parked outside. The large patio features picnic table-style seating, a year-round fire pit, and games for the kids. During the colder months, folks dine inside at community tables. Lounge on couches, watch the big screen TVs and enjoy the relaxed, local vibe.
Chocolates, truffles, cakes and other treats made by hand, with the finest ingredients. They serve coffee too!
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Piece Love and Chocolate, LLC
805 Pearl StChocolates, truffles, cakes and other treats made by hand, with the finest ingredients. They serve coffee too!
If you are looking for the best juice bar in town, look no further. They also serve cold pressed coffee and broth.
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Wonder
946 Pearl StreetIf you are looking for the best juice bar in town, look no further. They also serve cold pressed coffee and broth.
Leaf is an awesome dining option whether you are vegan or not. It is very near, has outdoor seating and big windows that open up.
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Leaf
1710 Pearl StLeaf is an awesome dining option whether you are vegan or not. It is very near, has outdoor seating and big windows that open up.
Rosetta Hall
1109 Walnut StreetThis is a beautiful food hall right downtown!
Local ice cream shop in a cute shopping center, 15 minute walk or a short drive away.
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Sweet Cow
2628 BroadwayLocal ice cream shop in a cute shopping center, 15 minute walk or a short drive away.
A Boulder institution, this is a great place to grab a delicious pastry, togo salad or a healthy lunch. Next to Sweet Cow, if you need to get ice cream, too!
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Breadworks Bakery & Cafe
2644 BroadwayA Boulder institution, this is a great place to grab a delicious pastry, togo salad or a healthy lunch. Next to Sweet Cow, if you need to get ice cream, too!
Santo is a local gem (an easy 15-20 min walk or 5 min drive), featuring Northern New Mexican food. Great margaritas, too.
Afterwards, if you need to grab something at our neighborhood Whole Foods, it's right next door.
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Santo
1265 Alpine Ave.Santo is a local gem (an easy 15-20 min walk or 5 min drive), featuring Northern New Mexican food. Great margaritas, too.
Afterwards, if you need to grab something at our neighborhood Whole Foods, it's right next door.
Renamed Pizzeria Alberico, this is an authentic Napoli style pizzeria in a stylish setting with excellent service and wine. Owned by the team behind famed Frasca next door. The oven, its tiles, and even the grout were all imported directly from Italy.
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Pizzeria Locale
1730 Pearl StRenamed Pizzeria Alberico, this is an authentic Napoli style pizzeria in a stylish setting with excellent service and wine. Owned by the team behind famed Frasca next door. The oven, its tiles, and even the grout were all imported directly from Italy.
Süti & Co.
Lovely coffee shop with a cozy atmosphere and irresistible home goods for sale.
Creature Comforts Cafe
We love this minimalist cafe with excellent coffee and light bites.
Something for everyone at this airy corner spot at the east end of Pearl Street Mall. Great patio, excellent service, and delicious pseudo-Italian fare.
Postino Boulder
Something for everyone at this airy corner spot at the east end of Pearl Street Mall. Great patio, excellent service, and delicious pseudo-Italian fare.
Shopping
Forty years ago, the city of Boulder decided to block car traffic for several city blocks along Pearl Street. Over time it has developed into a focal point for the city. It's Boulder's official living room: the place to shop, dine, hang out, people watch, and catch a little street entertainment.
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Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetForty years ago, the city of Boulder decided to block car traffic for several city blocks along Pearl Street. Over time it has developed into a focal point for the city. It's Boulder's official living room: the place to shop, dine, hang out, people watch, and catch a little street entertainment.
Wednesdays and Saturdays, April – November. Come see what the farm to table movement is like in Boulder! Food and drink vendors are aplenty as well as live music and lots of fun!
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Boulder Farmers Market
13th StreetWednesdays and Saturdays, April – November. Come see what the farm to table movement is like in Boulder! Food and drink vendors are aplenty as well as live music and lots of fun!
Apocalypse
1813 Pearl StreetFun, hip thrift store just blocks away!
Literally three blocks from us, this "slow fashion" boutique features not only indie designed apparel but curated home goods and of the moment beauty products.
Jones + Co Modern Mercantile
1949 Pearl StreetLiterally three blocks from us, this "slow fashion" boutique features not only indie designed apparel but curated home goods and of the moment beauty products.
Essentials
If the big Whole Foods is a bit too intense for you, try our neighborhood Whole Foods, aka Ideal Market.
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Ideal Market Boulder
1275 Alpine Ave.If the big Whole Foods is a bit too intense for you, try our neighborhood Whole Foods, aka Ideal Market.
This huge Whole Foods is not only a grocery store, but a meeting place, a cafe, and a slice of true Boulder life.
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Whole Foods Market
695 S BroadwayThis huge Whole Foods is not only a grocery store, but a meeting place, a cafe, and a slice of true Boulder life.
Need to workout, take a yoga class or get some laps in? This awesome facility is only a few minutes away by car.
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North Boulder Recreation Center
3170 BroadwayNeed to workout, take a yoga class or get some laps in? This awesome facility is only a few minutes away by car.
Parks & Nature
This is our local hiking trail which provides awesome views both east out to the plains and west to the continental divide at the top.
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Mount Sanitas Trailhead
Sunshine Canyon DriveThis is our local hiking trail which provides awesome views both east out to the plains and west to the continental divide at the top.
Every visitor to Boulder should see our crown jewels, the Flatirons, close up at the historic Chautauqua park and trails.
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Chautauqua
Every visitor to Boulder should see our crown jewels, the Flatirons, close up at the historic Chautauqua park and trails.
This is a popular uphill climb that provides great eastern views at the top.
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Royal Arch Trail
Royal Arch TrailThis is a popular uphill climb that provides great eastern views at the top.
Super secret locals hike just east of the Sanitas Valley Trail.
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Dakota Ridge Trail
Dakota Ridge TrailSuper secret locals hike just east of the Sanitas Valley Trail.
Fantastic views from top in all directions. You can start at the Gregory Canyon Trailhead or off of Flagstaff Road for the shorter version.
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Green Mountain
Fantastic views from top in all directions. You can start at the Gregory Canyon Trailhead or off of Flagstaff Road for the shorter version.
Quirky town, awesome historic swimming pool, and breathtaking rock faces for avid climbers. Great hiking, too!
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Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale RdQuirky town, awesome historic swimming pool, and breathtaking rock faces for avid climbers. Great hiking, too!
The Boulder Creek Path runs right through town and is a wonderful place to walk or bike for a few miles, east or west. In the summer, the tall cottonwoods lining the banks provide lots of shade, and it is an equally calming, pretty place in the winter. Be careful of hard core speedsters passing on the left!
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Boulder Creek Path
Boulder Creek PathThe Boulder Creek Path runs right through town and is a wonderful place to walk or bike for a few miles, east or west. In the summer, the tall cottonwoods lining the banks provide lots of shade, and it is an equally calming, pretty place in the winter. Be careful of hard core speedsters passing on the left!
Entertainment & Activities
Historic theater/ music venue in the heart of Boulder, just 10-15 minute walk from our place.
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Boulder Theater
2032 14th StHistoric theater/ music venue in the heart of Boulder, just 10-15 minute walk from our place.
Arts & Culture
Why not catch a live taping of eTown while you're in town, it's just down the street! Great music acts all through the week.
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ETown Hall
1535 Spruce StWhy not catch a live taping of eTown while you're in town, it's just down the street! Great music acts all through the week.
Carnegie Branch Library for Local History
1125 Pine StIf you are looking for local history, this is the place!
Small but engaging museum to combine with a trip to the Dushanbe Tea House and/or the farmers market.
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Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
1750 13th StSmall but engaging museum to combine with a trip to the Dushanbe Tea House and/or the farmers market.