Guidebook for Boulder

Alexandra & Grant
Alexandra & Grant
Guidebook for Boulder

Food Scene

Original farm to table restaurant in Boulder. Always delicious, fresh, and conscious.
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The Kitchen
1039 Pearl St
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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.
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Oak
1400 Pearl St
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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.
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Japango
1136 Pearl St
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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.
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Zoe Ma Ma
2010 10th St
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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
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Sweet Cow
2628 Broadway
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Locally made ice cream
Trendy, stylish coffee shop and cafe. We have many choices in Boulder but this one is special.
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Alpine Modern Café
904 College Ave
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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.
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Spruce Confections
767 Pearl St
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Coffee and fresh baked goods. Lots of outside seating when the weather permits.
Closest...and one of the best in town.
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OZO Coffee | West Pearl
1015 Pearl St
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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.
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Cured
1825 Pearl St
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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.
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Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
1535 Pearl St
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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.
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Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont Rd
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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.
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Rosetta Hall
1109 Walnut Street
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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.
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Avanti Food and Beverage Boulder
1401 Pearl St
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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.
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Mateo
1837 Pearl St
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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.
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Frasca Food and Wine
1738 Pearl St
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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.
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bartaco
1048 Pearl St
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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.
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Pizzeria Locale
1730 Pearl St
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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.
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Gelato Boy
1433 Pearl St
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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.
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The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th St
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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.
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Chautauqua Park
9th Street
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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.
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Red Rocks Trail
Red Rocks Trail
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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.
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Sanitas Valley Trail
Sanitas Valley Trail
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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.
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Eben G. Fine Park
101 Arapahoe Ave
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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.
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Cedar & Hyde Mercantile
2015 10th St
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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.
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Boulder Farmers Market
13th Street
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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.
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Common Threads Boulder
2707 Spruce St
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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.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany St
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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.
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Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
1750 13th St
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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!
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Whole Foods Market
695 S Broadway
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The flagship store in Boulder. It's BIG!
Need a toothbrush? Sandwich? Gum? You'll find it at Lolita's.
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Lolita's Market & Deli
800 Pearl St
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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.
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Ideal Market Boulder
1275 Alpine Ave.
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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.
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Target
2800 Pearl St
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When you forget something essential...convenient location, familiar layout.

Entertainment & Activities

If you must...
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Century Theatre
1700 29th St
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If you must...

Drinks & Nightlife

One of our faves. Also love the tacos from McDevitt.
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Sanitas Brewing Co.
3550 Frontier Ave
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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!
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Avery Brewing Company
4910 Nautilus Ct N
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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".
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Upslope Brewing Company
1898 S Flatiron Ct
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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".