The best Restaurants in Boulder ranking of February 2025

671 restaurant menus in Boulder, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Bartaco
Bartaco
89/100 (119 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Tortillas
Fish
Shrimp
Pork
Salad
Duck
Tuna
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"On a whim, we decided to check out Bartaco to see if they had any vegan meals, and sure enough they had a couple for a good price. The price of the..."
Alee Petrova
"Everything on the menu is amazing. Tacos are street style, so order at least four if you’re hungry. The sides are all great, the plantains and..."
Adam Burcher
"I came here after an intense hike, and the food was a well-worth reward. We ordered their guac and salsa, mushroom tacos, cauliflower tacos, falafel..."
Huong Dang
"This place was very inviting with the upbeat atmosphere. Everything is ordered off your phone and everything came in a very timely manner. We tried..."
Karley
"Very cool atmosphere and delicious food. Love the service and the prices were extremely reasonable. Definitely recommend for great..."
Grant Wissler
"Solid selection of tacos, drinks, and some quality chips and guac, loved the dog friendly outdoor seating and friendly staff. Felt just slightly..."
Will Slattery
Gold Hill Inn & Blue Bird Lodge
Gold Hill Inn & Blue Bird Lodge
95/100 (118 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
American
Contemporary
American
Dinner
Beef
Salad
Duck
Salmon
Torte
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
Spruce Cafe
Spruce Cafe
92/100 (118 ratings)
Restaurants
Breakfast
Lunch
Breakfast
Lunch
"Best scratch scones in town. Best cookie too (The Old B) Kaladi espresso is bold and full..."
B. H.
"Excellent place for a quick snack or breakfast. The pastries are to die for and the coffee is breathtaking. Also, the service is remarkable which..."
Batalia “Batalia122” Hewlett
"My wife and I are great fans of Spruce. We usually frequent the Pearl street location. But were lucky to find this location on Pearl Parkway, during..."
David D
"Great coffee, friendly atmosphere and homemade snacks and lunch items! Would definitely recommend this to friends and family! Also within walking..."
Kelly Wildermuth
"Great coffee, great people. I like to work here some mornings. The barista and I had a good laugh about his foam art..."
Morgan Hartley
Tee & Cakes
Tee & Cakes
82/100 (116 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Bakeries
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Cupcakes
Sit down
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Mid-range
Unseen Bean Coffee Shop
Unseen Bean Coffee Shop
84/100 (115 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Breakfast
"I can surely say the unseen bean is my favorite coffee place in Boulder. The inside of cafe is small, but it is really cozy inside. This local..."
Joyce Im
"I was in downtown Boulder at Broadway and Pearl this morning and stopped in to get a cup coffee. It turns out the "Blind Roast" is not just a name. ..."
John Cooper
"Staff is very friendly and helpful with great menu options. Syrup add in choices are impeccable yum yum yum. Cold chia tea latte with cheesecake and..."
Margret
"This is by far my new favorite coffee spot. I frequent Tee & Cakes, Starbucks, Ozo, and other Pearl Street coffee shops. I had been to The Unseen..."
L K
"I am so lucky to work in the same building as this excellent coffee shop! They have the BEST coffee, and really great staff. Right now -- in the..."
Michelle Wemple
"My go-to place for early morning coffee and bagel when I park for work. Their "Boulder Breakfast" bagel is amazing but can be a little heavy on the..."
W. Ian Douglas
"Such good coffee, this is one of my favorites in town. Tiny location with about 6-8 seats & some food items on the menu. Pretty sure they still do..."
Josiah Raabe
Vitality Bowls
80/100 (115 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Logan's Espresso Cafe
87/100 (110 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sweetwater Kitchen
Sweetwater Kitchen
99/100 (109 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Fusion
American
Southwestern
Italian
Mexican
Italian
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Fusion
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Drinks
Burger
Salad
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Italian
American
Fusion
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"What a spectacular meal, and such an absolutely beautiful location. You definitely do not want to pass this place up. We had the House Bread, and it..."
Brianne Rogers
"Hidden gem on Hell's Backbone. Unique guest ranch setting that we stayed at that has a surprisingly amazing restaurant. We had the burger and chicken..."
Michael Heidner
"Visited Utah for a week and this was possibly my girlfriend's favorite stop (better than the parks). The restaurant is small and cozy, the cocktails..."
Nate Chertack
"Very interesting place. Both indoor and outdoor seating on a literal ranch! Food was OUTSTANDING. Everything was fresh and tasted garden grown...."
G B
"Absolutely amazing food! These guys know what they are doing and they do it oh so well! The stuffed chilies, bacon, fried chicken, and mashed..."
Christopher West
"Excellant and quite, would definitely come here..."
Monica Burzynski
"The most delicious meal I’ve had in ages. Fresh tasty reasonably priced beautiful place and people. Can’t recommend it..."
Gideon Irving
"Sweetwater Kitchen is by far one of my favorite restaurants. Organic and locally sourced, every item in each dish is full of flavor. Add the..."
Jamie Showalter
Deli At Flatiron Park
Deli At Flatiron Park
81/100 (107 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Deli
Breakfast
Lunch
Fast food
Deli
Breakfast
Lunch
"Awesome little gem in a less traveled part of boulder. I love the Swiss steak, however, they're more known for the..."
Bruce Orr
"My absolute favorite place to get a sandwich. Ruined places like jimmy johns and subway becuase they are so sub-par by comparison. The bibimbap is..."
Matt Meyers
"The Buffalo Chicken wrap is my goto on any day and fried rice on monday is..."
Shane Rookey
"For the boulder area, as far as sandwiches go, this place is above most of them. Their portions of what you actually get on the sandwich is pretty..."
E Wynkoop
"I come here often for the Bibimbop and fried rice. The staff is very friendly and I'm always happy with the quality of food. If you come between 12-1..."
Taylor Hall
Subway
Subway
71/100 (107 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Fast food
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Today I was in for a quick lunch and the manager was helping an elderly gentleman. Although he had difficulty choosing a sandwich and subsequent..."
Lisa Kamibayashi
"Trinity was super kind, food was okay. Should probably pay your employees better if you’re so short staffed..."
Joshua Weaver
"5 stars solely for the employees because I'm certain the owner keeps this place intentionally understaffed with a sign asking for sympathy for the..."
Dax Downey
"I had the greatest time last night, never had anything like it before. And will never be able to match the satisfaction. 10 out of 10 recommend..."
Seth
"Their veggie delight sub is delicious. I have them add all of the other veggies to it as well. Clean with good quick..."
Maria M
"Ordered a wrap off their menu only to be hit with a price that was 3$ higher than what i wanted. I pointed out that this wasn't the price on their..."
leven throur
Seeds Library Cafe
Seeds Library Cafe
90/100 (102 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Café
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Lovely little cafe. Great view and natural lighting. Staff is also super friendly and helpful. Food is delicious and the menu is thoughtfully..."
Zeela Cheng
"Always a favorite. Set on an indoor bridge overlooking wooded Boulder Creek, the beauty and food and beverages at Seeds always end up making me think..."
Jack Heimsoth
"Quite easily my favorite cafe in Boulder! The absolute best of the best baristas. I've seen around 4 of them so far and they always have a smile and..."
Vikas Nataraja
"This place mixes the farmers market with a nationally famous chef -- truly unbeatable! Incredibly well-sourced food, with fantastic flavors and great..."
Avi Rubin
"Great coffee and lunch spot. This part of the library Is a lot better after the remodeling. It's great to see a true support of local goods instead..."
Margaret Ruskiewicz
"My daughter and I go to Seeds frequently. At first I just had coffee drinks, but we have since graduated to pastry and lunches. The chefs and..."
Casey Davison
"This is my new favorite coffee shop in town! & It's at the library- so added bonus. Nearly everything in terms of food is sourced from the farmer's..."
Autumn Fischer
"Fantastic spot overlooking the Boulder Creek for a tasty lunch or sip of something warm. Tucked into the bridge connecting the Boulder Library..."
Tim O'Shea
Vic's
Vic's
70/100 (99 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Deli
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Several reports here about a rude owner dealing with the homeless and deadbeats. They have great coffee and the cleanest and best stocked restrooms..."
Jimbo
"I think it's a wonderful Boulder place to hang out and enjoy your coffee north of downtown. I am always amazed at how quickly they can move through a..."
Thomas Prehn
Jetty Espressoria
Jetty Espressoria
89/100 (96 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
"Quirky and friendly! This is one of Boulder's coffee shops that carries with it so much character! The owner, Jetti, is great! So assertive,..."
Anthony Riske
"I really love this place, but the pot smoking just adjacent to the establishment's beautiful back patio is a real drag for me. Maybe I'm too..."
Robert McWilliams
"The most non-Boulder (non pretentious) coffee shop in Boulder. Great espresso, serving beans from Ozo & Boxcar. Often has fantastic vegan baked..."
Simon Fraser Duncan
"New to Boulder and so happy we found such a gem! The coffee is top-notch, always fresh, and the pastries/quiche are fantastic! This has quickly..."
Amy Willits
"Such a lovely group of women work here! Lot's of delicious gluten free and vegan baked goods, as well as cafe standards such as biscotti, scones,..."
Lily Calfee
"Nice atmosphere. Lots of seating/tables. Good and prompt service. Parking lot! The one drink that I've had here was delicious. Came here to do some..."
Alison Lentz
"No other café in Boulder has such a range of options (gluten-free, vegan, and omnivore) of tasty, made-in-house baked goods. I'm consistently..."
Gaffer Venar
"Love the atmosphere! Down to earth AND excellent baked goods. The selection is always different, but you know it'll be delicious with your..."
Miss. Kelly
Cosmo's Pizza
Cosmo's Pizza
82/100 (96 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Pizza
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"One of the best pizzas in Boulder and Denver. One of their slices of pizza is about enough for an adult. Overall very nice workers from the cashier..."
ViNcent Fields
"You really can’t go wrong. Spicy ranch is a must. Tomato + Basil is a favorite as well as their classic pepperoni. Type of pizza you fold and use..."
Charlie Ashworth
"love the big slices of pizza here, I always get the meat lovers and Hawaiian. honestly it is all tasty and service was very good. I would definitely..."
Mr. Hernandez
"My experience in Cosmos Pizza was amazing! If I could give more than five stars, I would. Service was great, the food was delicious, it was clean and..."
Brie Hutton
"This place was a staple of my first year CU Boulder experience and I would recommend it to just about anyone. The service is great with friendly..."
Michael E
"Pizza was about 15 minutes earlier than promised & was absolutely perfect. Young man who delivered called to inform me that he had arrived,..."
Jack Steinberg
"Much better than the Lafayette location. Friendly staff that gets my orders right. Asked for pizza. Received said pizza correct. First try. 3 for..."
Russ Buss
Pop's Chicken On The Hill
80/100 (96 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sip
Sip
91/100 (95 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Wine Bar
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Wine Bar
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Birdcall
Birdcall
90/100 (93 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Lunch
Dinner
American
Dinner
Lunch
Deviant Spirits Distillery
Deviant Spirits Distillery
97/100 (91 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Dinner
Café
Café
Dinner
"Just awesome! Was my first time at this distillery and I was impressed! The bartender was super friendly and I got to meet one of the owners who was..."
Noah Katz
"So delicious, a lot of fun events, went for our 1 year anniversary and Drag Bingo was just starting. Some of the only liquor I can drink neat, it's..."
michelle cueto
"A awesome place to be at. The shows are fun the drinks are wonderful and the atmosphere is so inviting. They say it's a place where all can come in..."
Rawbin Sol
"Love this place and don't go nearly enough. It has a funky coffee house vibe and everyone is super friendly. Oh and the whiskey is top notch and made..."
Jason Kay
"Great drinks! Welcoming environment with fun entertainment on their event nights! Advocate of affirmative consent and..."
Lauren Dunteman
"Phenomenal. Went for a shadow showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show. The entire cast was amazing! Will definitely be back next time we're in..."
Russ Fleming
"We stopped here while following the Colorado Spirits trail map and right as we walked in the sky opened up and dumped hail so we walked up to the bar..."
Jonathan W
"DV8 has been home since I moved to Colorado in 2018. The events and drag shows their all have created not only a fun and exhilarating environment but..."
Ash Elder
Boulder Burger
86/100 (90 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Fast food
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Fast food
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market
81/100 (87 ratings)
Restaurants
Specialty Food Market
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Pizza
Vegan Options
Sushi
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Fish
Sandwiches
Salad
Pizza
Sushi
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The only whole foods to do "double up bucks" for EBT customers; for every $2 you spend on produce you get $1 double up buck to use towards more..."
ABIC STUDIOS
"I love this store because it has the buffet. $11.99 per lb. And lots of other hot food..."
Manuel Rodriguez
"This store usually has decent produce and is well stocked. The cashiers are friendly. The sales can be pretty decent. The self checkout option is..."
Heather Collins
"The nicest whole foods I have ever been in. Lots of space, well lite, and great selection. Friendly and helpful staff, good amount of parking. If it..."
Joe Kubala
"This is one of my favorite Whole Foods Market locations . ( I love all the locations I have visited ) I love visiting when it is lunch or dinner time..."
Janelle Harsant
"You know getting something as simple as a beautiful cupcake with frosting that looked so beautiful. The the person in the bakery department actually..."
Scottie Nicholas
Papa Murphy's
80/100 (87 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Dinner
Lunch
Burr Trail Outpost
Burr Trail Outpost
90/100 (84 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Bakeries
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Sandwiches
Bagels
Café
American
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Really cute shop selling a variety of nick naks and art. They have some nice stuff but it is all a little bit pricey. They also serve coffee and..."
paddy pilkington
"Espresso and coffee drinks in an art gallery/artisan market, full of one-of-a-kind handcrafts. Fantastic photography and art for sale as well. Seems..."
Jim Bergstrom
"fantastic fair trade for local artists. Packed with all kinds of art ... jewelry fotos ceramics. And books. Even a free book exchange. Petrofied..."
Robert Stavros
"What a cute little gift shop and very nice..."
Gregory Heaton
"Fantastic food, good beverage selection, and great setting. Always a must stop when riding through boulder. French dip and Ruben were..."
Denton Sullivan
"Oasis in the dessert. Good..."
vovin sun
Esteban's
Esteban's
70/100 (84 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Greasy Stomachache Quesadilla
Mexican
"Great tasting and creative tacos in the $3 to $4 range, house marg was great too and came in at about $6. The staff was also a ton of..."
Jesse Bukenberger
"The tacos were delicious! Unique selection and PACKED with flavor. Did not disappoint! The signature quesadilla is also not to be..."
Natalie Ortiz
Big Daddy's Texas Bbq
Big Daddy's Texas Bbq
90/100 (78 ratings)
Restaurants
"Says temporary closed but their food truck is out three days a week and that is where I tried them. Got the Bork sandwich (chopped brisket and pork...."
Jason Bach
"good food. awesome owner. tried the bork (brisket and pulled pork) sandwich and coleslaw. the meat was moist and smoked well and their award winning..."
Samuel Park
"My new favorite restaurant! It has a very cozy vibe and it is further enhanced by the Halloween decorations. If you go there for lunch you are..."
Eli Bell
"Great food and even greater people running it! We had the ribs and blue cheese nachos. Amazing! The rooftop bar has a great view too. Overall a..."
Kyle Tate
"Great food. Awesome cocktails! (Get yours smoked with a house-fresh juice.) And a cool proprietor who appreciates the community and history of the..."
Graham
"Hands down best BBQ in Colorado. I was craving BBQ & found this place from the reviews. It's reasonably priced & great portions! Everything is made..."
Kay
Celestial Cafe
Celestial Cafe
92/100 (73 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Burger
Salad
Paninis
Sit down
American
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Delivered a boxing machine here on 4-22-22 on my semi truck. People here were extremely nice. Even gave sime samples of tea while i waited. I was..."
Gary Schrimpsher
"Very interesting tour. The tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about the company and their teas. The tour had a lot of good..."
Nikhil Patel
"I am a forever customer of Celestial Seasonings, especially their Fast Lane tea which I was able to buy here by the caseload. It’s a must stop if..."
Akira Sora
"Really cool awesome free tour. Totally worth it. Cool history. This is the only factory in all of the world. You get to tour the packaging and see..."
Tara Pfluger
"Even though we are locals, we love this free tour! They always have new tea flavors to sample and the tea gift shop is delightful. All the samples of..."
Sarah Clarke
"A favorite place to visit when I'm in the Front Range. The tour is free and includes watching a film about the company and a walk through the actual..."
Micah Thomas
Alforat Restaurant
82/100 (70 ratings)
Restaurants
Arabic
American
"Tasty chicken shawarma and hummus plate with fries, at a decent price. The chicken was a bit fatty, but had a good flavor. Alforat has a great..."
David Cain
"This is the best place in the Hill to get French fries. They have a sandwich combo that comes with a generous person of fries. Or, you can just get..."
Robert Karl
"One of the best in town, everything cooked super fresh by one of the two brothers who own it. Incredibly fair pricing for the amount of food. Highly..."
Logan barbe-wilson
"The service is slow, but it's worth it. Spacious for large parties, they have comfortable seating and a wide variety of choices. Great hummus and..."
Rowan Orellana Capriles
Squared Pizza + Beer
Squared Pizza + Beer
76/100 (69 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Lunch
Dinner
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
"Great pivot by Boulder Beer. The pizza is good. It's not the best pizza in the world, nor is it better than Denver staple, Blue Pan. I think the..."
Drew Ayling
"Have loved Boulder Beer for years! So excited they have a downtown location. Great appetizers and beer selection; they even have some of the old..."
Vicky H
"Great place to come with a group. New open layout has a great atmosphere. Happy hour is an excellent deal and food is all tasty and sizable portions...."
Jessica Lau
"Glad to see this place is great again. Love the vibe, the space and nice to find they have healthy options-not just pizza. Don't get me wrong...."
Audrey Berne
"Had several different pizzas and two salads for take out. Everything was awesome. Favourite pizza was the Pig 'n Fig (truffle dressing made it!)...."
Courtney Cauthon
"This is the new best place to watch sports in Boulder. Boulder Beer is a significant improvement over the beer that Walnut used to make. The food is..."
Zackarey Thoutt
The Sweet Spot
The Sweet Spot
99/100 (67 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
American
Gift Cards Available
Mid-range
"The coffee is always grea, the employees are super friendly, and the owner is amazing! But most of all the Cinnamon rolls are the best you will find..."
Dan Johnson
"Friendly, cozy and welcoming cafe with a good assortment of coffee choices and amazing homemade cinnamon rolls and other delicious pastries. A great..."
R. M. Calamar
"The BEST cinnamon and caramel rolls you will ever eat. They are about the size of your hand and the frosting (on the side) just puts them over the..."
Chris Stake
"Great coffee and rolls along with friendly..."
Mike Zahn
"Love love love! Kayla is wonderful and her desserts outstanding. She caters some events for me and knocks it out of the ballpark..."
Tizer Gardens
"Great coffee with amazing baked..."
Bear Taylor
"Places that actually provide good service in the ubiquitous world of coffee and confections seem rare. Places that do so in a town the size of..."
Chad Peterson
"Here to visit once per year. I make sure to have coffee here each day! Amazing service and pastries. This isn’t just “drip coffee” it’s..."
Tessa Post