Eat & Drink in Boulder

Boulder is a bar and restaurant-rich environment and there are plenty of options for every palate. Here are some of our favorites (though there are plenty of good options we haven't tried yet!)

Breakfast

Snooze

Lots of breakfast options, especially good if you like dessert pancakes.

The Buff (across the street from Hilton Garden Inn)

A Boulder institution with $1 mimosas (they do cut you off after 3...)

Walnut Cafe

Traditional breakfast spot a little further away from the Pearl Street area.

Lunch/Dinner

Snarf's Sandwiches (Two locations: one on Pearl Street, one on Arapahoe and 55th)

Hearty grilled sub sandwiches.

Next Door Street Bar

Eclectic and globally inspired bowls, salads, wraps, etc.

Mountain Sun Pub

Great burgers and locally brewed beer.

Corrida

Upscale Spanish restaurant with amazing views of the Flatirons. If you like gin and tonics, this place is for you. If weather permits, we highly recommend sitting on the patio.

West End Tavern

Great spot if you like BBQ, beer, and whiskey.

Avanti and Rosetta Hall:

Both are trendy and modern "food courts" with a full bar. Both have several mini restaurant counters inside (good if not everyone in your party can decide on what to eat!)

Sushi Zanmai

They usually have really good lunch specials.

Sherpa

Cozy restaurant serving Nepali cuisine.

Bars

License Number One:

In the basement of the Hotel Boulderado. Great Old Fashioneds!

Bitter Bar

Cozy cocktail bar with a nice patio.

The Rio

Industrial strength margaritas. Apps are fine but we recommend going somewhere else for food.

Rayback Collective

Full bar with food trucks, lawn games, and fire pits.

Outback Saloon

One of Boulder's only dive bars. Karaoke on Friday night!

Dark Horse

Funky/divey with beer and bar food specials.