Guidebook for Boulder
Food Scene
Best French Toast in the world! Seriously, try the Oh My God French toast.
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveBest French Toast in the world! Seriously, try the Oh My God French toast.
A beautiful place to have lunch and tea – a must see. During the summer months the Boulder Farmer's Market takes place just outside on Wednesdays and Saturdays from May to October.
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StA beautiful place to have lunch and tea – a must see. During the summer months the Boulder Farmer's Market takes place just outside on Wednesdays and Saturdays from May to October.
Great brewed in-house microbrews and wonderful food that will please everyone, vegetarians and meat lovers alike.
154 locals recommend
Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
1535 Pearl StGreat brewed in-house microbrews and wonderful food that will please everyone, vegetarians and meat lovers alike.
The Cup Espresso Cafe
1521 Pearl StOur favorite place for coffee and pastries
Fantastic tapas happy hour, wonderful food, gorgeous outdoor seating and truly something for everyone to enjoy.
115 locals recommend
The Med
1002 Walnut StFantastic tapas happy hour, wonderful food, gorgeous outdoor seating and truly something for everyone to enjoy.
The Kitchen
1039 Pearl StBoulder cuisine at its finest
Frasca Food and Wine
1738 Pearl St5-star dining, make your reservations well in advance.
True Italian style pizza. I spotted Sean Penn there once! A great dining experience.
149 locals recommend
Pizzeria Locale
1730 Pearl StTrue Italian style pizza. I spotted Sean Penn there once! A great dining experience.
Wonderful Mediterranean food, my favorite for breakfast. The omelet and roasted vegetable quiche is the best I've ever had. It is very small and a one-woman show but well worth it.
11 locals recommend
Arabesque
1634 Walnut StWonderful Mediterranean food, my favorite for breakfast. The omelet and roasted vegetable quiche is the best I've ever had. It is very small and a one-woman show but well worth it.
Don't miss this Boulder institution. The creole breakfast is out of this world and perfect for loading up before a big day of hiking. Check out the specials board.
156 locals recommend
Lucile's
2124 14th StDon't miss this Boulder institution. The creole breakfast is out of this world and perfect for loading up before a big day of hiking. Check out the specials board.
The Laughing Goat
1709 Pearl StGreat espresso drinks and evening music and poetry.
Inspired vegetarian and vegan fine dining and just a block away. The food is wonderful.
50 locals recommend
Leaf
1710 Pearl StInspired vegetarian and vegan fine dining and just a block away. The food is wonderful.
Wonderful "clean" dining that is the hallmark of Boulder. Nearby, fast and delicious. It's casual but nice.
32 locals recommend
Zeal
3101 Pearl ParkwayWonderful "clean" dining that is the hallmark of Boulder. Nearby, fast and delicious. It's casual but nice.
It's in an unusual location, but this casual restaurant is gluten and allergy free. They specialize in grass fed meats, organic, non-GMO ingredients and simple preparation.
53 locals recommend
Fresh Thymes Eatery
2500 30th StIt's in an unusual location, but this casual restaurant is gluten and allergy free. They specialize in grass fed meats, organic, non-GMO ingredients and simple preparation.
Gorgeous, clean dining that Boulderites love, along with a venue for live music and dance events. It's a Boulder experience.
45 locals recommend
Shine Restaurant and Gathering Place
Gorgeous, clean dining that Boulderites love, along with a venue for live music and dance events. It's a Boulder experience.
Fantastic latin inspired food with a great happy hour. Weekend brunches are fantastic and there is never a line. Best huevos rancheros ever! Vegans can order off the Leaf menu from next door.
10 locals recommend
Aji
1601 Pearl StFantastic latin inspired food with a great happy hour. Weekend brunches are fantastic and there is never a line. Best huevos rancheros ever! Vegans can order off the Leaf menu from next door.
Tex Mex food and strong margaritas are the Rio's hallmark. Enjoy the lovely roof in the summers.
69 locals recommend
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
1101 Walnut StTex Mex food and strong margaritas are the Rio's hallmark. Enjoy the lovely roof in the summers.
I'm not wild about their dinners (they are good, but not crazy good) but the happy hour is to die for. Go there for some truly inspired appetizers in a lovely location.
102 locals recommend
Brasserie Ten Ten
1011 Walnut StI'm not wild about their dinners (they are good, but not crazy good) but the happy hour is to die for. Go there for some truly inspired appetizers in a lovely location.
My favorite seafood restaurant on the West End of the Pearl Street mall (about a 15-20 minute stroll). It's small and happening with a fantastic raw bar, infused martinis and inspired entrees.
80 locals recommend
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder
928 Pearl StreetMy favorite seafood restaurant on the West End of the Pearl Street mall (about a 15-20 minute stroll). It's small and happening with a fantastic raw bar, infused martinis and inspired entrees.
A happening place to get Latin American food. It has great outdoor seating, fantastic drinks and great food.
53 locals recommend
Centro Mexican Kitchen
950 Pearl StA happening place to get Latin American food. It has great outdoor seating, fantastic drinks and great food.
The only chain restaurant on my list of favorite places. I love the vegan dining in the casual setting.
11 locals recommend
Native Foods Cafe
2023 CO-2The only chain restaurant on my list of favorite places. I love the vegan dining in the casual setting.
A quick place to get a giant burrito or bowl. It's super close and a they have great happy hour margaritas.
34 locals recommend
Illegal Pete's Pearl St. Mall
1447 Pearl StA quick place to get a giant burrito or bowl. It's super close and a they have great happy hour margaritas.
Have breakfast here before blazing the trails at Chautauqua. Specializing in homestyle, fresh and local ingredients.
54 locals recommend
Chautauqua Dining Hall
900 Baseline RdHave breakfast here before blazing the trails at Chautauqua. Specializing in homestyle, fresh and local ingredients.
Great food and a killer happy hour. This is not your typical brewpub.
40 locals recommend
FATE Brewing Company
1600 38th StGreat food and a killer happy hour. This is not your typical brewpub.
Everything Else
Mount Sanitas Trail
Mount Sanitas TrailFantastic hiking, you can walk to the trail head
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetShopping and dining
Chautauqua Park
9th StreetWonderful hiking
University of Colorado at Boulder
A 20 minute walk
Full Cycle Bikes
2355 30th StreetRent bikes here!
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut StPerfect for a spa-day
Trader Joe's
661 Logan StMore groceries
Yoga Workshop
2020 21st StRichard Freeman's Yoga Workshop
Get a day pass from me to work out here. Yoga, swimming, group fitness, etc.
7 locals recommend
Colorado Athletic Club - Boulder
1821 30th StGet a day pass from me to work out here. Yoga, swimming, group fitness, etc.
Spruce Pool
2102 Spruce StOutdoor swimming in the summer, walk to it!
Workout, indoor pool with a fantastic children's leisure pool area.
42 locals recommend
North Boulder Recreation Center
3170 BroadwayWorkout, indoor pool with a fantastic children's leisure pool area.
Take Baseline all the way past Chautauqua up to Flagstaff Road for a scenic drive. Pull off at the Amphitheater to take in the vistas. It's a quick excursion.
6 locals recommend
Flagstaff Road
Flagstaff RoadTake Baseline all the way past Chautauqua up to Flagstaff Road for a scenic drive. Pull off at the Amphitheater to take in the vistas. It's a quick excursion.
They only serve their beer they brew (no wine or mixed drinks) and have a taco truck cooking up great eats. The massive back patio is a delight in the early evening.
61 locals recommend
Sanitas Brewing Co.
3550 Frontier AveThey only serve their beer they brew (no wine or mixed drinks) and have a taco truck cooking up great eats. The massive back patio is a delight in the early evening.
Essentials
A place to stock up on groceries and picnic items. They have a fantastic food court where you can pick up a quick meal to eat in or to go.
216 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
695 S BroadwayA place to stock up on groceries and picnic items. They have a fantastic food court where you can pick up a quick meal to eat in or to go.
Ideal Market Boulder
1275 Alpine Ave.A nearby grocery store run by Whole Foods.
This is where I like to shop. Whole Foods is nice but it can't hold a candle to King Sooper's more down-to-earth prices. It has a great organic section and wonderful produce.
298 locals recommend
King Soopers
3600 Table Mesa DrThis is where I like to shop. Whole Foods is nice but it can't hold a candle to King Sooper's more down-to-earth prices. It has a great organic section and wonderful produce.
Arts & Culture
Boulder Theater
2032 14th StCheck out their website for live music, movies and events.
Entertainment & Activities
Boulder Outdoor Cinema
1750 13th StSummertime outdoor movies.
A great park for kids and the giant outdoor pool and waterside is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
27 locals recommend
Scott Carpenter Park
1505 30th StA great park for kids and the giant outdoor pool and waterside is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Boulder Reservoir
5100 51st StSwimming, small beach area.
Drinks & Nightlife
A nice, nearby tavern attached to the Boulderado. They have a great happy hour and lovely outdoor seating in the warm months.
22 locals recommend
The Corner Bar
2115 13th StA nice, nearby tavern attached to the Boulderado. They have a great happy hour and lovely outdoor seating in the warm months.
This is a really fun tavern with an old-world feel. The specialize in sausages, spaetzle and Bavarian cuisine. There are often movies and bands in the back on weekends. A really fun venue.
67 locals recommend
Bohemian Biergarten
2017 13th StThis is a really fun tavern with an old-world feel. The specialize in sausages, spaetzle and Bavarian cuisine. There are often movies and bands in the back on weekends. A really fun venue.
Sightseeing
Nearby Eldorado Canyon is a short drive South of Boulder. The spring fed pool is a great place to cool off in the summer. The hiking is gorgeous.
172 locals recommend
Eldorado Canyon State Park
9 Kneale RdNearby Eldorado Canyon is a short drive South of Boulder. The spring fed pool is a great place to cool off in the summer. The hiking is gorgeous.