Alpine Modern Cafe

If you're looking for a delicious cold brew and high-quality pastry, this is definitely the place…read moreto be. I stopped by on a weekday afternoon and opted for the raspberry donut, which was incredibly fresh and tasty. It was quite busy on this weekday afternoon. There was consistently a line, so I could tell it's a popular spot. Plenty of people inside sitting at tables and on their laptops too. I only saw street parking. Not sure what else is available in the area.

Mother's Day did not disappoint when I was visiting Colorado from Baltimore and got treated to…read moreBoxcar Coffee before a hike of the Flatirons. The service was exceptional, the seating was comfortable and spacious and the breakfast was delicious. I really enjoyed the Breakfast Sandwich with a Latte. Very tasty and filling. Very positive vibes here!

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Passionfruit donut

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Cappuccino, mocha and hot chocolate, all with oat milk

Creature Comforts Cafe

4.4(31 reviews)

0.9 mi

Good aesthetics, good location, natural light, dogs, and a delicious espresso tonic. Say less…read more For whatever reason the altitude and I don't always get along, and that kept me from my morning coffee far too long. My colleague knew just what to do and we ended up at Creature Comforts. The Yuzu Espresso Tonic was absolutely exactly what I needed, so well made and so flavorful. The vibes in here are great as well. Relaxed but social, and positioned in a great area of Boulder (let's be real most areas of Boulder are great). I also got a late breakfast with a greek yogurt that was tasty and generous portion as well. Highly recommend, and I'd even go out of my way to seek this one out next time I'm in Boulder for work. (Oh, and the staff was nice as well!)

Might be the cutest coffee shop I've ever seen. Bright, cozy, welcoming, spacious, and dog…read morefriendly. I would have happily visited creature comforts every morning I was in Boulder. My colleagues and I came here post-hike, looking for a coffee and some fuel and that's exactly what we got. I went with the Ube latte, m one of the specials, and it was so good! It had the perfect balance of sweetness, creaminess, and nuttiness thanks to the Ube flavor. My friend got the honey latte, which I tried and was also very delicious. The menu has lots of creative options. Another colleague I was with got the espresso tonic with Yuzu, which was another winner. We also tried some of the protein balls which were surprisingly delicious! The menu prices are slightly high, but because they are in no tipping café it evens out pretty nicely. If I'm ever back in Boulder, I will absolutely come back here!

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Suti & Co

4.4(43 reviews)

0.9 mi

Very cute and cozy cafe. Would have loved to bring my laptop and chill here since the interior…read moredesign is beautiful. Service was fast and cashier was nice. They do have a boutique area of little trinkets perfect for gifts! My friend and I purchased a few candles for this purpose :) Would come back again!

One of my favorite cafes in the Denver-Boulder metro area…read more Food & Drinks They have a delicious spread of cakes and scones, and what I really like is that the menu isn't constant and keeps rotating, so there's always something new to try. A standout detail is that all their flavorings and syrups are made in-house, which really elevates the drinks. You can even buy small bottles of their syrups in-store. Service Service is quick and friendly. The baristas are especially helpful in explaining pastries and flavor profiles, which makes it easier to try something new. Ambience The cafe has a vintage cottage, cozy vibe with plenty of nooks and crannies -- perfect for both conversation or getting some work done. Overall A warm, inviting space with great pastries and thoughtfully crafted drinks -- definitely a spot I keep coming back to, even from South Denver.

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January Coffee

4.2(78 reviews)

1.8 mi

Super cute cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating, a vegan breakfast burrito! (and regular…read morebreakfast burrito), toasts, and delicious drink options. The service was fast and workers were friendly. Easy parking with a plaza parking lot, highly recommend!

Pretty cool local coffee shop in the Crossroads neighborhood of Boulder. I dropped by on a Friday…read moremid-morning and it was very busy. Loved all the plants and decor to make the shop welcoming and bright. Seating was fairly limited or at least all tables were occupied and ended up just taking my treats to-go rather than working from the shop as I planned. Staff were relatively friendly and speed of service was average. I had an iced 16 oz vanilla latte ($6) and a bacon breakfast burrito ($10.5). Found it to be on the more expensive side for value received. Everything was good but I would order lite ice next time as it's a pretty expensive latte half displaced by ice otherwise.

Love that these are available to add on your own

Nutella cruffin

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Iced latte and iced americano

Ozo Coffee

4.2(357 reviews)

0.7 mi

Ozo is a Boulder classic. Other coffee shops have come and gone but this Ozo is convenient. There…read moreis plenty of room and the noise level is very comfortable. It's my favorite place to chill when I'm in town.

The place was super cute but the coffee was terrible. I'll pretty much drink anything but I could…read morenot take more than five sips. The staff were super friendly tho.

Good Morning

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Maisonette

4.5(47 reviews)

0.7 mi

Stopped here for breakfast and a pastry. I had the walnut, honey, goat cheese tartine with a side…read moresalad. It tasted fresh and delicious! I also ordered a Cravate pastry and it was fantastic! Sweet, flaky, and light. Also friendly and fast service. Note: You order at the counter and seat yourself. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I found the ordering process easy and fast, it was ideal because I was in a time-crunch.

Such a cute spot w a great crew! Maisonette in Boulder is…read moresuch a nice little French Bistro, The cappuccino was clearly made with care and tasted amazing. Had a ham sandwich with melty béchamel that was just so good, and the banana bread pudding cake was a really solid dessert to finish it off. Service was great, and I loved the vibe--quiet both inside and on the outdoor patio, plus WiFi if you want to hang out for a bit. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

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Exterior sign, probably temp until a permanent arrives

The Laughing Goat

4.0(322 reviews)

1.0 mi

We were visiting friends in Colorado and decided to make a stop in Boulder. My buddy had visited…read morethis spot multiple times, so I was excited to check it out. Truth be told, it was later in the afternoon, and I actually went with tea instead of coffee that day, but from everything I saw, this place was packed with a lot of people enjoying their caffeine. The Barista was super friendly and the shop had a ton of space which I'm sure gets used all the time with Boulder being a college town. I do know, my buddy really enjoyed his coffee and next time we go back to this beautiful town, I will for sure be partaking in their coffee goodness. It really did have a great vibe and from what I can tell, it looks to be one of the more popular coffee spots in the city. Hope to visit again soon.

Stopped by this spot for a latte on a rainy day. I tried a seasonal pumpkin spice latte and thought…read moreit was very good! They have super good quality espresso which shines in coffee drinks. My barista was very nice and made good recommendations based on what I was looking for. The pumpkin spice flavor was great, overall what I expected. The outside looks small, but the interior is rather spacious with a lot tables for working on a laptop. The inside has 90s/early 2000s vibe with dim, ambience lighting. This is a super solid coffee spot that should be in your Boulder coffee rotation. Bonus - they offer goat milk as a milk alternative!

Nice interior. Pleasant place to enjoy a beverage and be able to have good conversations and hear each other talk.

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Front entrance to The Laughing Goat.

Skratch Labs Table

4.4(41 reviews)

1.3 mi

Our friends in Boulder took us to Skratch Labs Table for lunch during our visit this past weekend…read more I usually do not go with the house salad but she recommended that I try it, and I was not disappointed. The salad was very flavorful and the rice tots were delicious! I also tried the salmon bowl that my husband ordered and it was very good. The service was very quick and after a particularly active day, I enjoyed the casual ambience and the healthy options they had on the menu. Highly recommend this to anyone who is visiting Boulder area.

Delicious and healthy lunch options, clean and bright location, nice folks working at the counter -…read moresuch a great place to meet friends. I loved the salmon bowl with slurpable broth (coconut-lime flavors, with jalepeno and sweet potato slices and a bit of rice in the bowl). Don't sleep on the desserts/treats - both of the cookies we tried were gluten free, with a chewy texture, unique flavors that were not too sweet.

Very bicycle themed

Mushroom congee with 7 minute egg

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New Alpine location

Trident Booksellers and Cafe

4.3(278 reviews)

0.7 mi

When it comes to book store cafes, They have potential to be pretty great and this definitly falls…read moreinto that category. The cafe is seamlessly tucked into the bookstore without either getting in the way of eachother and the back patio area is super nice. The patio is gorgeous and the seating is spaced nicely so it doesnt feel cramped. The coffee and pastries themselves were pretty solid and the staff was super friendly as well. It was easy to have a good conversation with them and they knew what they were talking about. Overall a great spot.

Unique and friendly stop on Pearl! I've been by here a million times but stopped in for the first…read morechance today. It's a two store deal, a woodsy and intimate bookstore connected to a lively coffee shop. I only took a brief peek but found lots of options from fiction to guides for hiking in Colorado. Will be back to get a drink another day. Staff were nice too!

LOOK HOW CUTE! cafe area

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Beleza Coffee Bar

4.2(106 reviews)

1.3 mi

Best specialty lattes and best flat whites in Boulder. The…read moreowner is often the one making the drinks and he's super nice. I love the view from the couch.

This is the best coffee and community space, people are talking to one another, not stuck in their…read morephones or lap tops Pastries are great too!'

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Flat white

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Amie C.

7 years ago

I really enjoyed the coffee, my husband got a latte that was very well made and I ordered drop coffee which was very vey good. I'm from Seattle and drink a lot of coffee from a lot of shops and I think they do a good job here. We also got a very tasty little roll. Very nice looking clean shop with good service. They also look as though they try to minimize waste by only giving you a to go cup if you ask. read more

Ben K.

9 years ago

Great cafe. Awesome coffee, vibe, service. So glad they opened in my neighborhood. Their cold brew is fantastic in the summer, coffee drinks are made perfectly by very well trained baristas, and they have great chai. I visit multiple times a week and have stopped going to most other cafes in town. read more

Melissa W.

10 years ago

Simple is the word here, simple clean, simple and cozy., simple modern. Food is Simply delicious. I liked everything about it. And they are still expanding their selection of item. But what they do have is tasty. I would recommend and support locally ! read more

Kyle B.

143

11 years ago

Modern, elevated, relaxed, casual vibe. Coffee and egg/avocado tartine is mad good. Great place to pop in for your morning coffee, lunch or anytime of the day just to hang for a bit to enjoy the great drinks and food. This place is so money. read more

Michael S.

1 month ago

Its sterile in so many ways. One kind of person, and maybe the stereotype of hipster fits, except that it's more boring than that.

Lane L.

4 years ago

Great place to study! The tartines always hit the spot and the coffee is great! Awesome for a light breakfast

Gary B.

10 years ago

Great coffee. Handsome modern, but effortless interior design, with plenty of outdoor seating.

Ava M.

2 years ago

So cute inside, great vibe, great workers, BUSS down food and coffee. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sclocal P.

8 years ago

ABSOLUTELY hands down our favorite restaurant in Boulder!!!! I love the bowls!

Dan L.

134

9 years ago

Yum. Wish this place was here when I was in school at Boulder.

Hxbbilzrin ..

6 years ago

cute cofffe shop with clean and modern. i enjoy our coffee :)

Michael B.

10 years ago

I am a fan because they are close by. It's also mostly good.

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Checked out Alpine Modern Café in Boulder to get some studying done and treat myself to a little…read moreafternoon pick-me-up. First impression walking in, really nice and clean modernized cafe. Their food is a tad on the expensive side, but the quality and vibe justified trying it out. I tried their raspberry cheese danish, which was super flaky and buttery with a tasty raspberry filling. They heated it up for me, which made it even better. It was warm and crisp on the outside, soft and slightly tangy in the center. I also ordered the hibiscus lemonade tea, which was nicely tart, refreshing, and not overly sweet. I'd definitely get that again. Service was really friendly and welcoming. The staff were kind and efficient despite it being busy. Ambiance-wise, it's a great study spot overall. It does get crowded, so tables (especially ones near outlets) can be hard to snag. The background music can be a bit loud at times, but with headphones in, it was totally manageable. Overall, a great place to grab a pastry and drink while getting some work done.

A nice second location in an easy to access shopping center, the south end of Twenty Ninth St…read more parking is easy in the lot so we combined two stops, a lunch at Alpine Moderna and pick up order at Staples. We often use the original Alpine Modern on the Hill but this is the same menu but sometimes more convenient when we'd rather not walk or have other business at Twenty Ninth St. Sadly when we arrived and I tried to order my favorite of their toasts (Blueberry Ricotta with spicy honey and almonds) it had been discontinued the day before after many years! I was so sad but I ordered the classic Avocado and it was fine. I hope they bring the Blueberry Ricotta back for summer. My husband had the classic smoked salmon. Maybe next time I will try that. He had a mocha and I had iced tea. Their drinks are always good and they have a few holiday flavors right now. Sadly, their pastry selections are not as wide as in the past. But service is good, the seating is clean and comfortable. We'll use this location when in the area or in bad weather.

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4.6

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After an early checkout at a cabin in Estes, I was in need of coffee, so a pit stop in Boulder was…read morein order! We were able to park right in front (thank you CU Boulder for being on Thanksgiving Break) and made our way into the cute little shop. Smiling staff members welcomed us, eager to assist. Dad wanted a simple fresh brewed coffee, while Mom opted for a warm Carmel Latte. I settled on an Iced Vanilla Latte. Our bill was a measly $15 which is not bad for 3 drinks in Boulder! Our drinks were ready within 4 minutes and were pretty in presentation (look at that art!) and absolutely delicious! I'll def be back when back in Boulder!

Funky old school Boulder vibes, local organic fair trade coffee beans. They carry my favorite chai-…read moreDushanbe tea house! And other tea options from them as well. The food is reasonably priced and delicious. The salmon bagel is exceptional, as well as the Gruyère and ham croissants. Fresh fruit cups, salads, and local meat and cheese sandwiches, including gf bread options. The owners are friendly and local! Definitely worth a try, not to mention the soon to come summer patio music sessions with a view! What more could you ask for.

Amante Coffee

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Wow - what a gem. Can't believe I haven't come here before. Located on 95th and Arapahoe this…read morebreakfast/lunch place is not to miss. They have indoor and outdoor seating overlooking a park. Order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. We were there for lunch on a Friday and the place was packed. My friend got the gluten free quiche and a Greek side salad. I had the Kofte Borek and a Greek side salad. Portions were perfect. Food was fantastic. My Kofte took a little longer to come out because they made it fresh. They serve all the coffee and tea you would expect for mornings. Staff were friendly and pleasant. Recommend!

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