Guidebook for Boulder

Jeremy
Guidebook for Boulder

Food Scene

Both Restaurant and Bar. West end has great food (i recommend the chicken wings, deviled eggs or the grouper sandwhich). Amazing rotating beer taps and flatiron views from the shaded upstairs deck.
57 locals recommend
The West End Tavern
926 Pearl Street
57 locals recommend
Both Restaurant and Bar. West end has great food (i recommend the chicken wings, deviled eggs or the grouper sandwhich). Amazing rotating beer taps and flatiron views from the shaded upstairs deck.
I love this place for breakfast/brunch. Very friendly waitstaff, great food (try the Ceviche or the breakfast burrito). Outdoor seating and they specialize in Mojitos/rum drinks. Delicious!
53 locals recommend
Centro Mexican Kitchen
950 Pearl St
53 locals recommend
I love this place for breakfast/brunch. Very friendly waitstaff, great food (try the Ceviche or the breakfast burrito). Outdoor seating and they specialize in Mojitos/rum drinks. Delicious!
Chinese Street food on Pearl? Best dumplings i've had outside of China! Try the CPR or the Zao Jiang Mein. Nice street and indoor seating and a very authentic/affordable lunch/dinner spot..
50 locals recommend
Zoe Ma Ma
2010 10th St
50 locals recommend
Chinese Street food on Pearl? Best dumplings i've had outside of China! Try the CPR or the Zao Jiang Mein. Nice street and indoor seating and a very authentic/affordable lunch/dinner spot..
Kitchen next-door is bistro style, everything under 9 dollars and all local. Kitchen proper is a bit more upscale, but stays with the farm-to table theme. Great food!
220 locals recommend
The Kitchen
1039 Pearl St
220 locals recommend
Kitchen next-door is bistro style, everything under 9 dollars and all local. Kitchen proper is a bit more upscale, but stays with the farm-to table theme. Great food!
Still the best sushi spot in town in my opinion.
18 locals recommend
Sushi Tora
2014 10th St
18 locals recommend
Still the best sushi spot in town in my opinion.
Great gourmet food with a local theme. Nice sidewalk seating
75 locals recommend
SALT
1047 Pearl St
75 locals recommend
Great gourmet food with a local theme. Nice sidewalk seating
Their Chef was a recent "America's Top Chef" winner. Best seafood in Boulder, plus a little known secret, one of the best burgers in town.
80 locals recommend
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder
928 Pearl Street
80 locals recommend
Their Chef was a recent "America's Top Chef" winner. Best seafood in Boulder, plus a little known secret, one of the best burgers in town.
Hip Sake and Sushi bar in the middle of the Pearl St Mall.
94 locals recommend
Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar
1048 Pearl St
94 locals recommend
Hip Sake and Sushi bar in the middle of the Pearl St Mall.
I don't recommend the food here, but for a rooftop margarita, this place cannot be beat. I HIGHLY recommend the coin style "Big Tex" marg. $1 more than the house w/ real lime and top shelf liquor.
69 locals recommend
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
1101 Walnut St
69 locals recommend
I don't recommend the food here, but for a rooftop margarita, this place cannot be beat. I HIGHLY recommend the coin style "Big Tex" marg. $1 more than the house w/ real lime and top shelf liquor.
Probably the best restaurant in Boulder. Expect to pay $100/person at least and experience food bliss.
106 locals recommend
Frasca Food and Wine
1738 Pearl St
106 locals recommend
Probably the best restaurant in Boulder. Expect to pay $100/person at least and experience food bliss.
Want a taste of the college life? Best college pizza in town (try the spicy ranch), big wooden the door to the right leads to a great bar (No Name Bar) with good beers, great place to eat a slice.
16 locals recommend
Cosmo's Pizza
659 30th St
16 locals recommend
Want a taste of the college life? Best college pizza in town (try the spicy ranch), big wooden the door to the right leads to a great bar (No Name Bar) with good beers, great place to eat a slice.
Great empenadas!
10 locals recommend
Aji
1601 Pearl St
10 locals recommend
Great empenadas!
Best Burritos in town. It's like a local Chipotle, but way better
34 locals recommend
Illegal Pete's Pearl St. Mall
1447 Pearl St
34 locals recommend
Best Burritos in town. It's like a local Chipotle, but way better
Best hearty-sandwiches in town. I like the turkey-swiss and the pastrami can't be beat.
233 locals recommend
Snarf's Sandwiches
1003 E 11th Ave
233 locals recommend
Best hearty-sandwiches in town. I like the turkey-swiss and the pastrami can't be beat.
I haven't tried it yet, but this place is getting rave reviews.
Kasa Japanese Sushi and Bar
1468 Pearl St
I haven't tried it yet, but this place is getting rave reviews.
Traditional Japanese food, hot pots, and great Sake.
18 locals recommend
Izakaya Amu
1221 Spruce St
18 locals recommend
Traditional Japanese food, hot pots, and great Sake.
Classic coffee shop w/ a real Boulder Scene. Great outdoor seating, 3 blocks from my house.
131 locals recommend
Spruce Confections
767 Pearl St
131 locals recommend
Classic coffee shop w/ a real Boulder Scene. Great outdoor seating, 3 blocks from my house.
It's a book shop, it's a cafe, it's both. A Boulder institution.
94 locals recommend
Trident Booksellers and Cafe
940 Pearl St
94 locals recommend
It's a book shop, it's a cafe, it's both. A Boulder institution.
Fun Sushi Place, great rolls. karaoke on Saturday nights
Happy Noodle House
Fun Sushi Place, great rolls. karaoke on Saturday nights
Owned and staffed by real Sherpas, this converted Victorian house has great Napali/Indian food, and a very cool "adventure/mountaineering" atmosphere. A Real Boulder Institution.
68 locals recommend
Sherpa Restaurant
825 Walnut St
68 locals recommend
Owned and staffed by real Sherpas, this converted Victorian house has great Napali/Indian food, and a very cool "adventure/mountaineering" atmosphere. A Real Boulder Institution.
Take N Bake Pizza. I've never had it, but people swear by it.
9 locals recommend
Nick-N-Willy's Pizza
801 Pearl St
9 locals recommend
Take N Bake Pizza. I've never had it, but people swear by it.
Supposedly great Italian Food. Head chef is the real deal so i'd expect it to be authentico. haven't been there myself so i can't vouch.
Laudisio
1710 29th Street
Supposedly great Italian Food. Head chef is the real deal so i'd expect it to be authentico. haven't been there myself so i can't vouch.
Great Brunch, Happy Hour and dinner/bar. I like the steak au poive. Classic bistro dining.
102 locals recommend
Brasserie Ten Ten
1011 Walnut St
102 locals recommend
Great Brunch, Happy Hour and dinner/bar. I like the steak au poive. Classic bistro dining.

Drinks & Nightlife

Live salsa music every Friday in the summer, usually jazz on Thursdays, this hotel has a beautiful outdoor and indoor sitting area to enjoy a drink.
85 locals recommend
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut St
85 locals recommend
Live salsa music every Friday in the summer, usually jazz on Thursdays, this hotel has a beautiful outdoor and indoor sitting area to enjoy a drink.
Best brewery/pub in town. It's always packed and for a good reason
154 locals recommend
Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
1535 Pearl St
154 locals recommend
Best brewery/pub in town. It's always packed and for a good reason

Everything Else

Great place to watch people, sit and read, or launch your tube for a true Boulder Creek adventure experience. From here you can catch bike paths that continue another 2 miles up the canyon.
69 locals recommend
Eben G. Fine Park
101 Arapahoe Ave
69 locals recommend
Great place to watch people, sit and read, or launch your tube for a true Boulder Creek adventure experience. From here you can catch bike paths that continue another 2 miles up the canyon.
Grassy park + best natural open space hiking/climbing I've ever experienced. Ask me for good hike recommendations with flatiron views the whole way.
649 locals recommend
Chautauqua Park
9th Street
649 locals recommend
Grassy park + best natural open space hiking/climbing I've ever experienced. Ask me for good hike recommendations with flatiron views the whole way.
It's that close.
University of Colorado Continuing Education
1505 University Ave
It's that close.
World famous climbing destination and great hiking in this beautiful state park. The town is more of a village, but it's a trip! 10-15 minute drive from my house.
53 locals recommend
Eldorado Springs
53 locals recommend
World famous climbing destination and great hiking in this beautiful state park. The town is more of a village, but it's a trip! 10-15 minute drive from my house.
Boulder's most popular trail. Get ready to do some stairs! I think it's around 2 miles to the top of Mount Sanitas, great views, good people watching, lots of dogs.
160 locals recommend
Mount Sanitas Trail
Mount Sanitas Trail
160 locals recommend
Boulder's most popular trail. Get ready to do some stairs! I think it's around 2 miles to the top of Mount Sanitas, great views, good people watching, lots of dogs.
Iconic historic hotel and also home to to Q's restaurant, one of top fine-dining options in Boulder, and The Corner Bar, which serves great food and has a pretty good happy hour as well. 7 minute walk
32 locals recommend
Hotel Boulderado
2115 13th St
32 locals recommend
Iconic historic hotel and also home to to Q's restaurant, one of top fine-dining options in Boulder, and The Corner Bar, which serves great food and has a pretty good happy hour as well. 7 minute walk
Great place to pick up a great bottle of wine, tiny little shop with really helpful/friendly staff. They have a nice, but small beer and alcohol selection as well.
15 locals recommend
West End Wine Shop
777 Pearl St
15 locals recommend
Great place to pick up a great bottle of wine, tiny little shop with really helpful/friendly staff. They have a nice, but small beer and alcohol selection as well.

Essentials

Groceries, prepared foods, sushi bar, cafe, salad bar, juice bar, holistic health center, liquor store and so much more. Alfalfa's strives for local/organic and has a very friendly staff too.
38 locals recommend
Boulder Public Library
1001 Arapahoe Ave
38 locals recommend
Groceries, prepared foods, sushi bar, cafe, salad bar, juice bar, holistic health center, liquor store and so much more. Alfalfa's strives for local/organic and has a very friendly staff too.
Super nice upscale market for just about anything you could need. A bit pricey but just 3 blocks away so convenience wins!
82 locals recommend
Alfalfa's Market
1651 Broadway
82 locals recommend
Super nice upscale market for just about anything you could need. A bit pricey but just 3 blocks away so convenience wins!

Shopping

Equipment for your next adventure.
19 locals recommend
REI
1789 28th St
19 locals recommend
Equipment for your next adventure.
You can rent bikes (road or mountain) here. This is Boulder's award winning bike shop, 3 blocks from my house.
37 locals recommend
University Bicycles
839 Pearl St
37 locals recommend
You can rent bikes (road or mountain) here. This is Boulder's award winning bike shop, 3 blocks from my house.
Big, Local, knowledgeable staff. Boulder Bookstore is a great place to hang out and buy things you didn't know you needed.
56 locals recommend
Lighthouse Bookstore
1201 Pearl St
56 locals recommend
Big, Local, knowledgeable staff. Boulder Bookstore is a great place to hang out and buy things you didn't know you needed.