Guidebook for Boulder
Food Scene
Best restaurant in Colorado multiple years in a row. Northern Italian cuisine. Very pricy, but amazing. Awarded a Michelin Star in 2023 when Michelin rated Colorado for the first time.
For a treat, just drop by and have a drink and appetizer at the bar.
106 locals recommend
Frasca Food and Wine
1738 Pearl StBest restaurant in Colorado multiple years in a row. Northern Italian cuisine. Very pricy, but amazing. Awarded a Michelin Star in 2023 when Michelin rated Colorado for the first time.
For a treat, just drop by and have a drink and appetizer at the bar.
Japanese Sake bar with excellent food. Don't expect sushi rolls, as this is at a whole different level. Arrive early and sit at the bar to watch the chefs.
18 locals recommend
Izakaya Amu
1221 Spruce StJapanese Sake bar with excellent food. Don't expect sushi rolls, as this is at a whole different level. Arrive early and sit at the bar to watch the chefs.
Great local spot. The spicy bloody Mary with house infused ghost pepper vodka is quite a treat.
32 locals recommend
Foolish Craig's Cafe
1611 Pearl StGreat local spot. The spicy bloody Mary with house infused ghost pepper vodka is quite a treat.
Parks & Nature
Chautauqua Park
9th StreetGreat hiking trails and beautiful views of the Flatirons.
Shopping
Local boutique with great selections. The walk down Pearl is something you should experience while in Boulder, and this is a great destination.
19 locals recommend
Cedar & Hyde Mercantile
2015 10th StLocal boutique with great selections. The walk down Pearl is something you should experience while in Boulder, and this is a great destination.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
661 Logan StNo alcohol at this location, but all the great Trader Joe products.
One of the largest Whole Foods in the country is also quite convenient to this location.
216 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
695 S BroadwayOne of the largest Whole Foods in the country is also quite convenient to this location.
Need a haircut? The Truman Barber Co. is like stepping into the past. The record player is always turning, and the haircuts are always surprisingly good.
Rollins Barbershop
1642 Pearl StNeed a haircut? The Truman Barber Co. is like stepping into the past. The record player is always turning, and the haircuts are always surprisingly good.