Guidebook for Boulder

Alexandra & Grant
Alexandra & Grant
Guidebook for Boulder

Food Scene

Original farm to table restaurant in Boulder. Always delicious, fresh, and conscious.
220 locals recommend
The Kitchen
1039 Pearl St
220 locals recommend
Original farm to table restaurant in Boulder. Always delicious, fresh, and conscious.
American contemporary cuisine excecuted with flair and creativity. Ask for the back room if you want a more intimate dining experience.
139 locals recommend
Oak
1400 Pearl St
139 locals recommend
American contemporary cuisine excecuted with flair and creativity. Ask for the back room if you want a more intimate dining experience.
You say you don’t eat sushi when in landlocked Colorado? Think again. Consistently good sushi place only three blocks away. Some of their original rolls are memorable.
50 locals recommend
Japango
1136 Pearl St
50 locals recommend
You say you don’t eat sushi when in landlocked Colorado? Think again. Consistently good sushi place only three blocks away. Some of their original rolls are memorable.
Try the Za Jiang Mian. It's the best bowl of Asian ragu over noodles that you will have in this state...or perhaps any state. Very fast and affordable. Tiny restaurant with limited seating.
50 locals recommend
Zoe Ma Ma
2010 10th St
50 locals recommend
Try the Za Jiang Mian. It's the best bowl of Asian ragu over noodles that you will have in this state...or perhaps any state. Very fast and affordable. Tiny restaurant with limited seating.
Locally made ice cream
74 locals recommend
Sweet Cow
2628 Broadway
74 locals recommend
Locally made ice cream
Trendy, stylish coffee shop and cafe. We have many choices in Boulder but this one is special.
47 locals recommend
Alpine Modern Café
904 College Ave
47 locals recommend
Trendy, stylish coffee shop and cafe. We have many choices in Boulder but this one is special.
Coffee and fresh baked goods. Lots of outside seating when the weather permits.
131 locals recommend
Spruce Confections
767 Pearl St
131 locals recommend
Coffee and fresh baked goods. Lots of outside seating when the weather permits.
Closest...and one of the best in town.
102 locals recommend
OZO Coffee | West Pearl
1015 Pearl St
102 locals recommend
Closest...and one of the best in town.
Gourmet grocery market doesn't do this place justice. Everything here just seems to taste better, look better, smell better. Fabulous cheese and charcuterie selection as well as hand picked wines and cooking and baking essentials. Plan to linger and grab a coffee at Boxcar coffee in the same building.
56 locals recommend
Cured
1825 Pearl St
56 locals recommend
Gourmet grocery market doesn't do this place justice. Everything here just seems to taste better, look better, smell better. Fabulous cheese and charcuterie selection as well as hand picked wines and cooking and baking essentials. Plan to linger and grab a coffee at Boxcar coffee in the same building.
Pub comfort food, great beer selection, pretty dang good every time.
154 locals recommend
Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
1535 Pearl St
154 locals recommend
Pub comfort food, great beer selection, pretty dang good every time.
Relatively new to the scene, this food truck park/beer garden/outdoor-indoor hangout is hits all the right points for a fun adventure. Even better, hop on the cruiser bikes and ride the mostly flat 2 mile trip through historic neighborhoods of Boulder.
97 locals recommend
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont Rd
97 locals recommend
Relatively new to the scene, this food truck park/beer garden/outdoor-indoor hangout is hits all the right points for a fun adventure. Even better, hop on the cruiser bikes and ride the mostly flat 2 mile trip through historic neighborhoods of Boulder.
Very stylish food court with lovely bar and creative dining offerings for every palate. Late night music and dancing in non pandemic world. Check out the deck seating in warm weather.
49 locals recommend
Rosetta Hall
1109 Walnut Street
49 locals recommend
Very stylish food court with lovely bar and creative dining offerings for every palate. Late night music and dancing in non pandemic world. Check out the deck seating in warm weather.
New buzzy food court on Pearl Street in newly remodeled contemporary space. Weather permitting, ask for a table on the deck. Five stars for the Pizza, Mediterranean and Taiwanese restaurants.
31 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage Boulder
1401 Pearl St
31 locals recommend
New buzzy food court on Pearl Street in newly remodeled contemporary space. Weather permitting, ask for a table on the deck. Five stars for the Pizza, Mediterranean and Taiwanese restaurants.
French bistro with out of this world Poulet frites. Don’t dare to order anything else, unless of course you are vegetarian.
50 locals recommend
Mateo
1837 Pearl St
50 locals recommend
French bistro with out of this world Poulet frites. Don’t dare to order anything else, unless of course you are vegetarian.
You could propose here. Or enjoy a lovely glass of wine at the bar. Or indulge in a 6 course tasting menu. For serious foodies, not to be missed.
106 locals recommend
Frasca Food and Wine
1738 Pearl St
106 locals recommend
You could propose here. Or enjoy a lovely glass of wine at the bar. Or indulge in a 6 course tasting menu. For serious foodies, not to be missed.
Late night spot to grab a decent taco and margarita.
45 locals recommend
bartaco
1048 Pearl St
45 locals recommend
Late night spot to grab a decent taco and margarita.
New name (formerly Locale), same delicious wood fired pizza. Best pizza in town…if you can get a table.
149 locals recommend
Pizzeria Locale
1730 Pearl St
149 locals recommend
New name (formerly Locale), same delicious wood fired pizza. Best pizza in town…if you can get a table.
Ok, you’re not in Milano, but you can pretend for a moment with this locally made gelato.
15 locals recommend
Gelato Boy
1433 Pearl St
15 locals recommend
Ok, you’re not in Milano, but you can pretend for a moment with this locally made gelato.
New! Postino comes to Boulder with a proven track record in other locations. Hits all the right notes: delicious small plates, friendly service, and lively dining room with indoor and outdoor dining options. Enjoy their signature bruschetta boards and creative, generously portioned small plates at a reasonable price.
Postino Boulder
New! Postino comes to Boulder with a proven track record in other locations. Hits all the right notes: delicious small plates, friendly service, and lively dining room with indoor and outdoor dining options. Enjoy their signature bruschetta boards and creative, generously portioned small plates at a reasonable price.
The tea house structure was gifted to Boulder from the artisans in Dushanbe, Tajikistan as part of The Sister Cities initiative, and is imbued with a deep history as well as a global menu of teas and culinary treats. Nicely located by the farmers market and creek. Brunch and lunch are popular for good reason.
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th St
317 locals recommend
The tea house structure was gifted to Boulder from the artisans in Dushanbe, Tajikistan as part of The Sister Cities initiative, and is imbued with a deep history as well as a global menu of teas and culinary treats. Nicely located by the farmers market and creek. Brunch and lunch are popular for good reason.

Parks & Nature

One Boulder's gateways to fantastic hiking (all levels). Try the Chautauqua dining hall for a meal after you hike. If you are feeling deserving (you are!), order the chocolate milkshake.
649 locals recommend
Chautauqua Park
9th Street
649 locals recommend
One Boulder's gateways to fantastic hiking (all levels). Try the Chautauqua dining hall for a meal after you hike. If you are feeling deserving (you are!), order the chocolate milkshake.
Just 8 blocks away from our guest house but worlds away...dramatic sandstone rock formations and picturesque views of downtown Boulder on well traveled paths. This is a go-to hike if are looking for a 1 hour door to door quick hike. Drop down to Eben G Fine park and walk along the creek path back to town.
21 locals recommend
Red Rocks Trail
Red Rocks Trail
21 locals recommend
Just 8 blocks away from our guest house but worlds away...dramatic sandstone rock formations and picturesque views of downtown Boulder on well traveled paths. This is a go-to hike if are looking for a 1 hour door to door quick hike. Drop down to Eben G Fine park and walk along the creek path back to town.
Choose between the mild service road up the Valley trail (30 minute walk) or challenge yourself to try the up and over loop (average 2 hours of steep terrain). There is a good trail signage at the base to choose among 3 different routes.
47 locals recommend
Sanitas Valley Trail
Sanitas Valley Trail
47 locals recommend
Choose between the mild service road up the Valley trail (30 minute walk) or challenge yourself to try the up and over loop (average 2 hours of steep terrain). There is a good trail signage at the base to choose among 3 different routes.
Ask us for detailed directions because this is a special hike (2 hours)
Lions Lair Spur
Sunshine Canyon Drive
Ask us for detailed directions because this is a special hike (2 hours)
Downtown park right on the creek. Stroll in both directions to enjoy the iconic Boulder creek.
69 locals recommend
Eben G. Fine Park
101 Arapahoe Ave
69 locals recommend
Downtown park right on the creek. Stroll in both directions to enjoy the iconic Boulder creek.

Shopping

Leather bags and leather gifts ALL handmade in Boulder. If you are looking for a one-of-a- kind gift to take back home, Elke will help you find it.
by elke
4593 N Broadway
Leather bags and leather gifts ALL handmade in Boulder. If you are looking for a one-of-a- kind gift to take back home, Elke will help you find it.
Housewares, jewelry, clothes...oh, my! It's an emporium of beautifully curated (mostly artisan made/small batch) goodies.
19 locals recommend
Cedar & Hyde Mercantile
2015 10th St
19 locals recommend
Housewares, jewelry, clothes...oh, my! It's an emporium of beautifully curated (mostly artisan made/small batch) goodies.
From April-November. Shop the bountiful market or grab a bite to eat from one of the many food vendors. Bring a picnic blanket or frisbee and stay a while. Great location by the Boulder creek.
169 locals recommend
Boulder Farmers Market
13th Street
169 locals recommend
From April-November. Shop the bountiful market or grab a bite to eat from one of the many food vendors. Bring a picnic blanket or frisbee and stay a while. Great location by the Boulder creek.
Jewelry, clothes, housewares. Nice curated selections with some local artisans represented.
Island Farm
1122 Pearl St
Jewelry, clothes, housewares. Nice curated selections with some local artisans represented.
Uncommonly good consignment shop. Shocking finds, both serious designer labels and well curated mid range, in this very local shop.
7 locals recommend
Common Threads Boulder
2707 Spruce St
7 locals recommend
Uncommonly good consignment shop. Shocking finds, both serious designer labels and well curated mid range, in this very local shop.

Arts & Culture

Small museum, big ideas.
496 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany St
496 locals recommend
Small museum, big ideas.
Two things that go swell together: contemporary art in a historic building. Combine with a Saturday stop at the farmers market.
102 locals recommend
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
1750 13th St
102 locals recommend
Two things that go swell together: contemporary art in a historic building. Combine with a Saturday stop at the farmers market.

Essentials

The flagship store in Boulder. It's BIG!
216 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
695 S Broadway
216 locals recommend
The flagship store in Boulder. It's BIG!
Need a toothbrush? Sandwich? Gum? You'll find it at Lolita's.
18 locals recommend
Lolita's Market & Deli
800 Pearl St
18 locals recommend
Need a toothbrush? Sandwich? Gum? You'll find it at Lolita's.
Owned by Whole Foods this smaller sister store has almost everything you will ever need without having to travel to the mega WF on 29th.
156 locals recommend
Ideal Market Boulder
1275 Alpine Ave.
156 locals recommend
Owned by Whole Foods this smaller sister store has almost everything you will ever need without having to travel to the mega WF on 29th.
Convient & clean. Also happens to be in same shopping center as bagel shop (Moe's), coffee (Beleza) wine shop (Wine Merchant), ice cream (Sweet Cow) and kick ass bbq (KTs) sandwich shop/bakery (Breadworks).
Wash-O-Mat
2614 Broadway
Convient & clean. Also happens to be in same shopping center as bagel shop (Moe's), coffee (Beleza) wine shop (Wine Merchant), ice cream (Sweet Cow) and kick ass bbq (KTs) sandwich shop/bakery (Breadworks).
When you forget something essential...convenient location, familiar layout.
46 locals recommend
Target
2800 Pearl St
46 locals recommend
When you forget something essential...convenient location, familiar layout.

Entertainment & Activities

If you must...
82 locals recommend
Century Theatre
1700 29th St
82 locals recommend
If you must...

Drinks & Nightlife

One of our faves. Also love the tacos from McDevitt.
61 locals recommend
Sanitas Brewing Co.
3550 Frontier Ave
61 locals recommend
One of our faves. Also love the tacos from McDevitt.
Take the afternoon brewery tour then enjoy great beer and tasty food selection. One of the best in town!
201 locals recommend
Avery Brewing Company
4910 Nautilus Ct N
201 locals recommend
Take the afternoon brewery tour then enjoy great beer and tasty food selection. One of the best in town!
Friday and Saturday tours at 4pm. Check calendar for live music events. Since 2008 Upslope brewery has harnessed the Boulder outdoor lifestyle with "Apres Everything".
54 locals recommend
Upslope Brewing Company
1898 S Flatiron Ct
54 locals recommend
Friday and Saturday tours at 4pm. Check calendar for live music events. Since 2008 Upslope brewery has harnessed the Boulder outdoor lifestyle with "Apres Everything".