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    South Side Walnut Cafe

    4.2 (297 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Pesto quesadilla, blueberry corn bread, 2 eggs with wheat toast and fruit, coffee
    Yelen P.

    Got pesto quesadilla, which was very good. The blueberry corn bread is unique and fun. Food arrived quickly, coffee was consistently topped off. Ambiance is the best. It feels relaxed and comfortable thanks to the hats with baby heads on them. The owner was there walking around and chatting with people. I would definitely return.

    Daniel R.

    I loved this queer friendly brunch spot in Boulder! The servers are fantastic and make you feel like you're already part of the family. The food is super tasty, both sweet and savory. And the indoor and outdoor seating rocks! This is a place to check out when you're in the area!

    The place - acoustics not so hot and next to a shout-talking couple.
    Bill M.

    This is really 4 and 1/2 Stars. Service was excellent. FYI - I noticed some reviewers on here saying the servers weren't smiley or friendly - really??? That's like a big deal for you? - I guess you don't consider what kind of job this is and how much they are paid - get over yourselves and your touchy feelings - the Food came out fast and hot. That's the main thing. You get a lot. Biscuit is outrageously large. Had to take it home - couldn't finish it. Belgian waffle was very lite which was good. Coffees were hot and done well - strong which is excellent. The 1/2 star. It's a bit loud mostly because of the them/they/their couple next to us shout-talking (I just made that term up!) - and the acoustics. Otherwise a very nice place for breakfast.

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    Chad S.

    South Side Walnut Cafe is great spot if looking for breakfast/lunch or brunch spot in Boulder, CO. It was also close to out BnB for race weekend. Really good that had come back for seconds and try more of the menu. The first visit got green burrito. I loved it! It nice size burrito, hearty, filling, and green salsa on top was da bomb. Refried beans delicious. Ashley ordered coffee cake. It looked really good so had try taste. It hit the spot. My first impressions walked in the place got personality. The rolling garage doors (they had it down), huge chalkboard hanging on top of one wall with all daily specials, walk-in one of the barista artist she some on display and buy them if want, or vibrant color interior colors. Cool laidback vibe. Second visit got the Santa Fe Chicken Wrap. Again nice hearty dish. The wrap was huge and loaded with good stuff. Awesome. Service five stars both times. Our servers were attentive, friendly, and all smiles.

    John M.

    Great modern location. Good food and very comfortable setting. They have pie day every Tuesday, which would be delicious. Homemade Price 314 slice unbelievable. Only suggestion I have is to have Wi-Fi.

    Spikey's Golden Milk & Bhakati Chai | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie
    Jacqueline T.

    Brunch isn't my favorite (blasphemy, I know), so I'm always excited when I find a place I really like. My husband and I shared: - Bhakati Chai - Spikey's Golden Milk - Pesto Quesadilla - Big Dipper with Strawberry Banana and Icing - Housemade Sweet Roll - Banana Jubilee Starting with the drinks, the Bhakati Chai was amazing. I hate when chai is all sugar and no spice and this one has a lot of spice. Between the entrees, I think the Big Dipper was my favorite which is surprising because I don't usually go for a sweet breakfast. The combination of pancake and French toast was unique and delicious. I love that they encourage customization because I wanted to combine the options on the menu. The pesto quesadilla was also fantastic though, so just get both. The sweet roll was good, but I prefer my cinnamon rolls to be gooier. The Banana Jubilee was delicious, but it was sadly a special that day, so I'm not sure when it will be on the menu again. It was so busy when we got there that I was surprised we only had a 15 minute wait (around 9:30 on a Saturday). I'd definitely go back again!

    Alisa J.

    Went to this cafe on a Sunday around 11. Very busy and had to wait a bit to get a table but wasn't too bad. We ordered drinks and my hot chocolate took a good while to come out. Loved the whipped cream, but overall thought the chocolate flavor was strange not sure why. We also tried the Cambric forgot to get a picture, but that was awesome! Super foamy on top and was really impressive and surpassed expectations. It took a while to get our food and we were waiting for a good bit. I understand that it was busy but also since it's just diner food I was expecting a faster roll out. We had the dill eggs with a side of blueberry cornbread and special huevos rancheros with a side of French toast. The dill eggs were good but the portion was kinda small and I think to fill up the plate better they should offer two sides with this. I liked it overall, but thought the pairing with the Swiss cheese was kind of weird. They didn't go skimpy on it though and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I think goat cheese or feta cheese would go better with this. Spinach was good and I liked the dill sauce which is just sour cream with dill. The blueberry cornbread is also good. Not as crumbly and cornmeal like as I am used to and I'm pretty sure it doesn't come out of box mix, but it's definitely not the best cornbread I've ever had. The special huevos rancheros was good. The pita bread underneath didn't feel like actual pita bread and was kind of flat but it was covered in so much it didn't matter. I thought the flavor combination of Mexican flavors like green chiles and beans was odd with the feta cheese and Greek inspired ness of the dish. It was a big and filling dish though and good portions. I did like the green chile. It was spicy and had good flavor. The side of French toast was yummy. Good portion for a side and lots of maple syrup. Overall I recommend this cafe/diner for breakfast/brunch. The service was decent and food was good for the price point and all that. This would not be my first choice for amazing food and service, but it's a solid option and affordable. The decor inside is fine and there is good seating inside and outside.

    Mexican omelette with potatoes and fruit salad
    Michael B.

    This place is very popular for breakfast/brunch but we were able to get seating at 9am on a Tuesday without a wait. The food is good--I had the Mexican omelette, which had good flavor but little heat It would have been better in my opinion with rice and beans, but I got potatoes (pretty decent) and fruit salad (better than average for this time of year) as my sides. Our server was efficient enough but not exactly on the friendly side. Overall a good stop if you're in this part of Boulder but wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

    Kids Quesadilla
    Matthew M.

    Amazing brunch spot in Boulder. Food is served fast as you read about on here. Large menu available and indoor and outdoor seating options too. Folks love the outdoor patio when it's warm. Pesto Quesadilla lives up the hype, and I highly recommend. Good food options for kids as well. Great service. Large parking lot. Overall I definitely recommend you check this place out for breakfast or lunch!

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    Staff is so nice, food is so good, service is excellent, vibe is fun, would recommend

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    So many vegan options, great coffee menu and tons of options for espresso drinks, big patio where cocktails are available. SKO BUFFS

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    Food is great. Service is too. Ambience okay for a breakfast/lunch place. ......,.,,,.,,........

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    Friendly service. Good range of options (inc gluten free). Chai's are yummy. Highly recommended

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    Thanks for the 5 stars, Katherine! We love you back!

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    The best giant face pancakes and huevos rancheros! Always poppin with all types of folks.

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    Ash P.

    Thanks for the 5 stars, Meridith!!

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    delicious food, friendly service, highly recommend. We all got something different and everyone thought their dish was outstanding.

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    Thanks for the great review. We appreciate you.

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    Excellent people from back to front of house! We go often and always leave with a smile!

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