Restaurants in Boulder

“Fantastic experience and exceptional food. Best risotto I've ever had. My only feedback would be bigger portions on the quattro piatti menu. We were all hungry later that night.”

“10/10 Best wings I have had since I moved here from New Orleans. No hard wings , crispy ,great flavors ! And the watermelon lemonade sets it off! Thank You Manny for the Great customer service and It was nice to meet the manager of the location ! Such a great atmosphere to sit in with your kids as well!”

“The fact that they have live jazz bands, then play actual jazz vinyl in between sets, is just amazing! But they're food? Well, let's just say that their Crabby Pattie is better than Bikini Bottom's 😋 And, their cozy environment makes it just right”

“The food was delicious, the portions were generous. Felt like a neighborhood. highly recommend.”

“Awesome restaurant!! Food is great ☺”

“Great option for those that are gluten free and/or dairy free.”

“Absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to go back. The owner is warm, friendly, and so helpful. The crepes were fabulous!”

“Best restaurant in Boulder! Sad that it closed, probably due to its location -- not its food!”

“This place is a hidden gem! Beautiful restaurant with incredible food. The chef pairs taste and detail for a mouth watering experience of flavours. The staff are warm and professional making your dinner unforgettable.”

“Excellent atmosphere and food.”

“The staff are so friendly!”

“excellent food...different food choices and quality food”

“Awesome eats !! Grabbed a bite while hopping around thee very diverse center.”

“We had a wonderful meal at the bar and can't wait to come back! Rachel was so fun to talk to and was super knowledgeable about the menu and Basta. We enjoyed the chicken liver mousse, buratta, crudo, half chicken, bok choy, and budino for dessert. All dishes were excellent.”

“Our first time dining at this place though we have wanted to go for a while after someone posted about it after they opened. Finally made it and glad we made reservations as it was packed since it was peak time Friday evening. Spoke with Koji-san, the owner, while we were waiting for our table and he also stopped by each table to check on them which we thought was great. We had the takoyaki, kaisen-mix okonomiyaki and the spicy miso ramen. All came within a reasonable amount of time and were delicious! Koji-san explained the background of offering takoyaki, which was so interesting and great for him to share. We will definitely be back to try the other menu items, esp their sushi, which looked delicious! Great to see a business busy and doing well!”

“Wow!!! We came in for my son’s birthday and we tried a little bit of everything! A few of our favorites- Pastor, ceviche tostada and the Caesar salad! The service was top notch, our server really helped guide us through the menu and gave great recommendations. We can’t wait to come back!!”

“We have been eating here once or twice every week for about 7-8 years now. The dishes never disappointed us. The owner is always friendly. Later we became friends.
We love this restaurant and we think this is the best Chinese food in Boulder!
Please come to check it!”

“One of my favorite long-standing Boulder traditions...the weekend ALWAYS begins with a Father/Daughter breakfast at the Village. The staff is INCREDIBLE...true legacy Boulder.”

“sam is amazing and has checked in on us multiple times and we are having great service!”

“Fantastic everything food vibes atmosphere staff everything 10/10”

“Highly recommend !!!! Great place for food, drink and music!!”

“This restaurant is a gem! Not hidden because it is on Pearl St., Mall in Boulder. The menu is eclectic but such an amazing delicious food. We have been here only twice but will always come back because the food is so delicious. There is an Italian/German influence here and their wine list expresses that! All I can say is, don’t be afraid to go inside and try their food! Not only that it’s a beautiful date restaurant! Get any dish that has their rustic bread!”

“We only had time for drinks and a snack. The staff were more than helpful and accommodating. We will definitely be back! The flavors of natural herbs coming through the desserts were superb!e”

“PERFECT New Year's Eve at Cafe Aion. While the 4 course NYE special was very enticing we decided to have the WEDNESDAY paella and bottle of Spanish wine special. Such an inviting and warm staff and ambience. While many Boulder dining restaurants set time limits and hefty upfront cancel fees within 24 hours of dining, Cafe Aion shines above them all with a true Spanish cafe feel.”

“SUCH an incredible date night!! The dinner was seamless in timing (we love longer dining experiences), and absolutely fresh and delicious. We felt incredibly safe having our own space. Our server was stellar, and we even got to share our meal with a couple of the farm pups! I can't recommend this enough!!”

“Great service and good food!”

“For experiencing a taste of authentic Mexican food, don't miss Mojo taqueria in Boulder or Lyons. The food is delicious, the service is wonderful and the ambience is so cozy! Thank you for a wonderful dinner experience with our family!”

“Conversation friendly; unique farm to table entrees; creative combinations always delicious.”

“Great value great food service at the bar could have been more attentive I missed out on a few additional orders from our party even though it wasn't very busy.

Overall we will be coming back!”

“We recently hosted a school fundraising event at the Bohemian Biergarten and it was such a great experience! Their back room is a perfect space for a small crowd and has such a cozy vibe and required no extra decorations or anything to make it feel like a special space.

We had about 40 people but it can hold up to 90. They have a small stage where we were able to set up a Photo Booth and our silent auction items. They had a projector screen available, which we didn't need, but also a TV we could hook up a laptop to broadcast our silent auction QR code, or whatever we wanted. They had a mic too which was great for speaking to the crowd. The food was yummy, the drinks were great and we had our own designated bartender with friendly service.

Claire was super responsive and really easy to work with and helped us pull off an amazing evening with VERY little effort. 10/10 would recommend if you need a place to host a group!”

“Best falafel wrap at a fair price”

“Ideal location next to several shops, food, and amenities. The pool was cleanest budget hotel pool I have seen and breakfast was good and diverse both mornings. Would stay again.”

“Went in for lunch a couple days ago with a friend for a couple of burgers. There was one server, one cook, maybe a dishwasher. It was not busy but wanted to give a thumbs up to our waitress cheyenne. She was so polite thoughtfull kind. I felt bad that she was on her own as hostess server busses and we left her a 50% tip now I wish I would have left 100%. Next time I'm in there im sure I will. If the manager reads this, give her a raise, she deserves it!!”

“I had to leave a review and I usually don’t do reviews, but I’m working a graveyard shift and came by after midnight for something quick to eat and the food was so fresh! I’ll definitely be back when I’m working graveyard again!”

“Pretty good, really nice, just didnt have a decent restroom”

“I never thought i’d be impressed by a McDonald’s, but man the food here is always fresh and I never get a wrong order. Even on the weekends when it’s busy with college kids, the drive thru service is pretty fast and accurate.”

“This ice cream is so good. highly recommend. Best ice cream I've ever had.”

“Absolutely love the bison 🦬 pastie. The 🦃 Rueben & Cobb salad are other good choices. The ☕️ is tasty. I highly recommend Shamane’s Bakery.”

“We had a calzone at Pizza Colore in Boulder, and it was SOOO delicious! 🤩🔥 If you're in the area, you need to try it! 🍕❤️”

“Connor and Zoe were our servers tonight and they were the best!!! So sweet and informative about what they recommended. Also really funny :) I hadn't been here in years and was soooo happy to go back and will absolutely be returning in the near future! Thank you both for making tonight such a great night!”

“The service here was exponential! Chris, and Willie were very kind. They welcomed us with warm smiles and timely service. Its one thing to greet a customer but these two went above and beyond to make sure my wife and I had the best experience possible. 10/10 would definitely recommend stopping into bird call, its employees like Chris and Willie that create repeat customers!”

“Me and my friends had such a great experience at Tiffins Momo Corner. The steamed chicken momo were soft, juicy, and packed with flavor, and the spicy sauce paired perfectly. The chilly chicken momo had a bold, savory kick with just the right amount of heat, and the samosa chaat was a delicious mix of crispy, tangy, and creamy textures. And the best part was the complimentary chai; warm, fragrant and comforting.”

“Food is delicious ❤️ House margarita is amazing!”

“Very nice place. Clean. Folks there super nice! Beers are delicious! We had a great time. Definitely would go back!”

“Delicious Salvadoran food”

“Had an awesome experience at Postino’s! The food was great and the service was even better. Our server, Mia, was very kind and informative and gave me a wonderful wine recommendation!”

“Felt like they picked up a French deli & provisions shop and plopped it down in Boulder! Sandwiches were simple and delicious! The shop had so many items that I wanted to try from the cheeses to the patés to the butters to the cookies. Highly recommend!”

“I’ve been using Skratch for awhile. Switch between it and Tailwind but I prefer Skratch for my marathon training. The carb/ sodium ratio is exactly what I need for my fall race. The passion fruit guava is amazing. Wish it was not a limited edition flavor. All of the flavors are great as well. Definitely recommend Skratch”

“We got the Herbs de Provence cake for our small wedding and it was amazing! I was the only GF one of our group but everyone loved it. Highly recommend if you want a delicious GF cake!”

“Such amazing food and very nice customer service! I went with a couple of friends and the Mater paneer was divine. Garlic Naan is definitely a must here as well. Very fast service as well.”

“There are places that placed the priority on the atmosphere to the detriment of the food being served. May Wah has consistently delivered great food, lots of choice, in the neighborhood for as long as I can remember. Don't get me wrong: the atmosphere is most agreeable...(they have a round table with lazy Susan for instance) but the star of this show are the menu choices. I recommend you give them a try!”

“This restaurant has delicious food, especially the desserts, especially the mango sticky rice.”

“This place is amazing. So far everything has been so good . The food the service. After looking at some of these comments how people can't post their own opinion have to copy and paste unreal.... Glad I didn't come to these comments before I tried this place”

“Me and my family have been going here for 5 years and it has never gotten boring at all! Servers are so nice , food is amazing , and the place is such a cute restaurant! The owners are so sweet and we will never stop going here - food is fresh and amazing!”

“January Coffee supports human rights.”

“Yummy ice cream!!! Great service. Local biz”

“The fresh pasta is FABULOUS! Watching them prepare my food while we chatted was an added bonus. Fast, friendly and delicious!”

“Absolutely perfect! I needed a small bite while out shopping and the dumplings here were Absolutely perfect! Owner was friendly and understanding of my food allergies question.

A small kick but not to spicy!”

“Absolutely amazing! The place is beautiful and staff are super friendly and the food is delicious. I love that you get a lot of food as well for the price. It’s definitely not like other expensive restaurants and you only get a small amount of food. I am definitely going back.🥰”

“Our family really enjoyed this place! The katsudon, curry rice, and ramen were great and so happy to finally have a place prepare takoyaki correctly! The owners were super nice as well which made for a great atmosphere. Happy to have a more traditional Japanese style restaurant to frequent in Boulder.”

“This family owned and operated restaurant is a must visit. The food is so tasty and flavorful. Using organic corn, they hand make their own masa. It really pays of in the flavor or their tacos, gorditas, and quesadillas. The veggies are locally sourced. The meat is roasted and cooked to perfection. The prices are also very affordable! At the time of this review, they did not have their liquor license, but we were allowed to bring in our own beer, which we brought in from a local brewery. The goal is to have margaritas and more once they get their license. I highly recommend this place, for lunch or dinner, for a date or for the family. I will be sure to return. *No photos of food because we ate it too fast, but it was super yummy! We tried the chips and guacamole, the burrito with barbacoa, and and combination plate. Even the rice and beans sides were delicious!”

“Fast service, if you like that. Tasty.”

“A wonderful experience if you've never tried mushroom and fused coffees and drinks! also provides a relaxing space to get work done or to meet up with a friend.”

“Last Sunday a few friends and I went to Boulder for the first time. We were told this bar was great and decided to come in. It was truly one of the best experiences we have had. Andy made the experience such a blast, he is exceptional with his craft. Thanks Andy for the good time and laughs! (I think we are good on Tequila for a while) Thanks again. Alex Zach Hodan Jessica”

“Found this place randomly.....looking for nonchain restaurant. Awesome service along with awesome food. The burgers are soooooo good. You will eat ALL of it for sure! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Colorado to make this a stop. You will not be disappointed.”

“I go here every week for lunch, the food is amazing, especially the tacos. Prices always stay the same, ther service is really quick and me and my freinds always have plenty of room outside the food truck to park and hangout after we get our food.”

“Excellent coffee from a rad guy! Highly recommend!”

“Had a great meal here for lunch a few weeks ago so decided to use their catering for our baby shower. The food was so delicious and their customer service has been nothing short of wonderful in our experience. It is by far the best middle eastern food we have had in all of Colorado since moving here over 1.5 years ago.”

“First timer … excellent sandwich, I mean really excellent Caprese and such a friendly server . I was having one of those rotten days and the server picked me and turned me around!”

“Kind staff. Excellent food. Vegan options. Warm, friendly atmosphere.”

“This truthfully is one of the hidden gems of Boulder. Extensive offerings of ORGANIC TEAS, along with a big menu of COFFEE, BOBA, and many yummy SPECIALTY DRINKS. Great seating and atmosphere for gathering, or working. If you are a digital Nomad, there is an abundance of outlets, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

The gem is that they have carrying & thoughtful owners in Alicia and Jeff, which is why they are a staple in the community.

If you have not been, or just have not been in a while, please support this wonderful local business.”

“What a cool spot! The menu has a vast array of items and throughly explains the benefits of each one. The place is cozy with plenty of seating and overall has great vibes. The gentleman working was informative, attentive, and was able to answer any questions we had.

My partner and I had hot tea, a tonic, and did a 20 minute infused oxygen session.

Highly recommend!”

“This is the greatest place on earth… Ok but really, this place is 10/10. The staff is incredible, the tea and coffee SLAP, and this is one of the coziest places to chill at. Literally, Pearl Street and Boulder would turn to trash if it wasn’t for Trident. 10/10, best store/cafe in Colorado and the entire South West. Support this amazing place!”

“Great food great price great service! ❤️ the baby Kong”

“Come here to find Gatorade and cigarettes and hope.”

“Pleasant surprise- very humble looking place, but clean and neat with red Chinese lanterns hanging from the ceiling. We ordered a number of entrees, then passed them around using the lazy susan in the middle of the table. All SO tasty! Especially the green beans and veggie dumplings. Extra rice was brought on request. Not exactly inexpensive, but we had gone to celebrate a birthday and left satisfied and happy. Staff very friendly and helpful. Wait time was short and reasonable.”

“My drink was really good. The coffee was strong and fresh. My colleague purchased the tea, which is brewed to order. They were a bit busy in the morning but that is expected. However, they did move pretty quickly. The staff wasn’t the friendliest, but I would return for the coffee when in town.”

“Nothing beats the classic and Freddy does it right.”

“AMAZING! Jaime and his wife catered my wedding for 175+ people! Jaime was SO easy to work with and responded really quickly. Everyone was raving about the food and said this was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. Hands down so happy that I went with Dos Manos! I could not recommend him and his wife more!”

“My husband and I had an after dinner party here for about 30 people after our wedding. Service was AMAZING. The food was provided by The Post. We had multiple guests say it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. The cocktails were amazing, in fact I’m still thinking about that amazing espresso martini and I know our guests are too. I wish I could give this place 100 stars. We live out of state and correspondence planning the event was amazing too. I can’t wait to come back!”

“The lunch combo special cannot be beat. Less than $10 for a generous serving of tasty food. I’ve been taking my lunch breaks here for over 4 years and will continue to do so.”

“Went in for lunch a couple days ago with a friend for a couple of burgers. There was one server, one cook, maybe a dishwasher. It was not busy but wanted to give a thumbs up to our waitress cheyenne. She was so polite thoughtfull kind. I felt bad that she was on her own as hostess server busses and we left her a 50% tip now I wish I would have left 100%. Next time I'm in there im sure I will. If the manager reads this, give her a raise, she deserves it!!”

“I love this place! Every bite and swallow is delectable. She offers a relaxing outdoor patio, or a cute, cozy and cool indoor experience. Try everything, on multiple visits. Can't be beat for a delicious breakfast (yummy Arabic coffee!) or lunch. Lovely and talented chef/ proprietor.”

“Great place for people to grab a bit to eat. My favorite sandwich is the “MARCI” delicious!”

“An absolutely wonderful restaurant! Great food! And Great staff! ??❤️”

“There are places that placed the priority on the atmosphere to the detriment of the food being served. May Wah has consistently delivered great food, lots of choice, in the neighborhood for as long as I can remember. Don't get me wrong: the atmosphere is most agreeable...(they have a round table with lazy Susan for instance) but the star of this show are the menu choices. I recommend you give them a try!”

“Ordered sushi (Denver, California and shrimp tempura rolls) and general chicken for the family. I ordered online and picked it up. Order was ready at the time requested. Employee was very friendly and made sure everything was correct and it was. I requested no wasabi and gluten free soy sauce. Food was hot and delicious! Yurihana is a favorite for my family. Been going there since 2012. Never had a bad experience.”

“Jesline Virginia should go back to Korea House when she has time to eat the wonderful food. It makes me homesick for the country where our four children were born. Dorothy Ogle”

“Does anyone know if Brianna Nikol works there? She may be using the stage-name Candi or Brittney.”

“Such amazing food and very nice customer service! I went with a couple of friends and the Mater paneer was divine. Garlic Naan is definitely a must here as well. Very fast service as well.”

“Nothing beats the classic and Freddy does it right.”

“This place is amazing. So far everything has been so good . The food the service. After looking at some of these comments how people can't post their own opinion have to copy and paste unreal.... Glad I didn't come to these comments before I tried this place”

“Delicious pulled pork, Mac &cheese, and baked beans are best I ever tasted. These folks are friendly and service is very good. Makes me hungry thinking about it!”

“Ihad an amazing experience at whole sol a few days ago. i just moved here from california and was wanting a warm welcome to boulder. So I decided to go get a smoothie bowl. Carson helped me pick out the best kind of smoothie to get and he was very kind. I am very grateful that I had such a good experience at whol sol. thank you carson!!!”

“First time dining and delish! We ordered 4 different tapas. Each one had amazing flavors. We had the meatballs, croquettes, mussels and patatas. Yum!”

“Great service, amazing food and all around delicious”

“The food was delicious, the portions were generous. Felt like a neighborhood. highly recommend.”

“This place is amazing. So far everything has been so good . The food the service. After looking at some of these comments how people can't post their own opinion have to copy and paste unreal.... Glad I didn't come to these comments before I tried this place”

“Awesome restaurant!! Food is great ☺”

“10/10 Best wings I have had since I moved here from New Orleans. No hard wings , crispy ,great flavors ! And the watermelon lemonade sets it off! Thank You Manny for the Great customer service and It was nice to meet the manager of the location ! Such a great atmosphere to sit in with your kids as well!”

“The service here was exponential! Chris, and Willie were very kind. They welcomed us with warm smiles and timely service. Its one thing to greet a customer but these two went above and beyond to make sure my wife and I had the best experience possible. 10/10 would definitely recommend stopping into bird call, its employees like Chris and Willie that create repeat customers!”

“Great option for those that are gluten free and/or dairy free.”

“My wife’s family has history at the Dark horse. Her father Larry Levitt was a fixture there. Sitting at the end of the bar in his Cubs jacket with Coors Light in his hand. He had been visiting the Dark horse for decades, since 1975! We are all sad to see this staple of Boulder life leave the community. You will be missed by the patrons, and families in the neighborhood.”

“Great breakfast and great service!”

“Every time I go here it’s so good and healthy for a very reasonable price! Every time I go Leah is so friendly and attentive to my order. Really such a great place with a great team.”

“Good variety and very friendly staff.”

“I honestly like this Taco Bell location the best because they always add my extras. Some Taco Bells never add extra red sauce and cheese even when you pay for it.

Thank you Boulder Taco Bell.”

“Awesome eats !! Grabbed a bite while hopping around thee very diverse center.”

“The Pork Belly Benny's were absolutely fire! I grew up in the south and not sure I've had a better side of grits! 11/10 will eat there again!”

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“Amazing food and a very professional, lively staff that work well with each other! Have had a few bad experiences at other locations in town compared to other cities I’ve lived in as far as feeling unwelcomed, but this place is one of the only locations that actually makes me miss working in the food industry. The fact they don’t accept cards is a little strange to me since I believe all businesses should accept any form of money. Nevertheless, still good food and good vibes.”

“Highly recommended best seafood”

“La Catrina is the place if you’re looking for delicious Mexican food in Boulder.”

“drove a little out of our way to get boba here and i’m so glad we did! got 3 boba drinks and two slices of cake for $40 which is not bad at all in my eyes! so far my fav place to get boba in boulder :-)”

“Really loved this place. The server, Mavis, was really energetic and extremely friendly! The food tasted great and there were even some traditional Chinese options. I ended up getting the Yushan chicken and was very pleased. I'll be back!”

“The pho was fantastic, but my favourite part was being able to have iced Vietnamese coffee again! The gluten free brownie was really delicious, too. Updated from previous review on 2026-04-23”

“Ruzo is a great little neighborhood coffee shop in North Boulder serving espresso drinks, yummy chai, and lots of decadent decaffeinated options, not to mention chocolate covered strawberries! Plus they showcase the artwork by local artists. Kamala, Berenice and Christian are always so warm, friendly and welcoming!”

“Pumpkin curry was very good, unfortunately the spice level, even at mild, was pretty high.

The service could have been better, especially since the restaurant was only have full.”

“Pearl Street was in dire need of Cheba with all the sterile garbagio that’s been taking over lately. Find somewhere with a better vibe, better food and better crew. I’ll wait.”

“Muy bien servisio 100%recomendado”

“Do not skip this breakfast burrito! Fresh, hot, fast and delicious! I absolutely demolished this in my car in the lot. It only gets better as you get to the bottom because all the juices are down there! And the sauces are flavor bombs. So much yes!!!”

“Checking in with a collection of my experiences -- all of which have been resoundingly positive. I especially enjoy some of the appetizers and the happy hour menu, with the Brussel Sprouts & Hummus (pictured) and Calamari coming to mind. For my taste it's the perfect balance between comfort food and upscale, you can tell the menu has been well thought out and that the food items are designed to be a little more interesting and tasty than cut-and-paste bar food, while at the same time the vibe isn't overly pretentious. I think there's something to be said for knowing your lane and not pretending to be something you're not -- and Ironwood Grill does that perfectly. I always feel welcomed, I always feel relaxed, and I never leave hungry. I spent my 50th birthday and myself and all my guests (of which there were many) were well attended to and taken care of. I will continue to be back again and again and feel great about supporting this locally run enterprise.”

“Did 3 different Mexican restaurants in Boulder. This is absolutely the best of Mexican food you can have in Boulder, maybe Colorado. Best queso I ever had. You have to try this out.”

“Smooth Hawaiian joe with a relaxing vibe on the upstairs patio with an awesome view of the Flatirons.”

“This place rules. Phenomenal food, coffee, service, and vibe. The husband/wife owners are some of the most wonderful humans although the wife can be a bit chatty for some tastes.”

“I loved the exotic atmosphere, and was served by a peculiar yet knowledgeable young man named Haze. The Birria Tacos, which came highly recommended, were definitely made with real meat. Very refreshing to see in today’s society. ¡Excelente!”