Shockingly bad. This was not a bad situation they just suck. Top to bottom bad experience. They weren't overly busy just didn't want to serve us. We ordered food that took so long we ended up leaving and paying the bill before the food arrived. We waited so long it was ridiculous. Bartender/server didn't care at all. Just sad read more

This place is amazing! The food was absolutely delicious and approved by my British husband. The service was wonderful and VERY dog friendly, they even had a puppy menu. The patio was wonderful and comfortable. We will definitely be back! read more

Our server Bee was very sweet :) Ordered the "Red Eye" medium temp, burger was kinda charred on the outside and honestly lacked flavor. I asked if there would be lettuce tomato onion, I was told yes and so I requested light onions... there was not - nor was there any of the LTO. Just the burger patty, bacon, egg, and cheese. Fries were fine and so were the wings. It could have just been my experience, I doubt the burger is normally like that. Oh yes, AND I had the happy hour wedge salad, I really enjoyed that part actually!!! The guy with the man bun who was working the front was also very kind. First time in Boulder, I won't be back to this place. You should atleast check it out though, nice vibes and the service was cool! read more

The Hungry Toad - Red Eye Burger - British Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

The food felt business to my belly The chicken was finger licking I came in a hungry toad, and came out a full toad read more

As an Englishman living in Boulder, I'm always looking for a full English breakfast, as when it's done well, it's one of my favorite things to eat. I can honestly say this is the worst, least authentic English breakfast I've ever had. American bacon (English bacon is different), American sausage (English sausages are different), questionable baked beans with a strange texture (definitely not Heinz). The owners of this restaurant clearly have no idea what an English breakfast should be, so why even bother offering it? Restaurants like this are the reason so many Americans think English food is bad. read more

Outstanding! Great find almost want to keep it a secret but the people gotta know! Fish and Chips are amazing! read more

The Hungry Toad - British Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Stumbled in for the World Cup game... 2 beers deep, needed nachos, they were delivered. Every bite was everything we could've dreamed for. How did they do it? We will never know but we appreciate them and everything they do.. Do you like guacamole? These are for you. Do you like black beans and cheese? Again, these are for you. Do you like a cute bartender that will give you a wink? Again, this is the place for you. Sincerely, Us read more

The Hungry Toad - Nachos, Kirk, dogs - British Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Genuine Pub, excellent cocktails, personable staff, great music, and the pub food hits the spot!

we had great service, beer, nachos, and wings! highly recommended from some missouri folks!

Let me start by saying I always want to like the place, but always leave disappointed by the food. The ambiance is plenty pub like and enjoyable although they probably could turn the bright lighting down some to be more cozy. I have always thought the service and wait staff were good enough, no issues there for me If you are a beer drinker they have a good selection. Even the new menu is laid out well for a pub. It's just that the food is best described as bland and underwhelming for great or even good pub food. The fries taste like they are out of a frozen bag and not in a good way. The fish part of the fish and chips is decent but not great. The burgers are just really average. I give it 3 stars for the ambience mostly. The food is not revolting or anything just severely underwhelming. It could be such a good restaurant since the vibe is already cool, honestly it wouldn't take much. Just a better chef and it'd be great. It feels like lazy cooking with not great attention to the details that really bring pub food to life. I try it again every so often to see if it's gotten better, but it feels like it's gotten worse. read more

GOD SAVE THE TOAD!! So happy with all the new improvements. We have been coming to the Toad for years. BEST pub In CO! The Toad has always felt so welcoming. The new menu is incredible, such a big improvement while still very approachable. What a little gem in Boulder. Cheers. Justin read more

I've visited this place over the years, but the most recent trip, I doubt we'll be back. As a British-themed pub, you'd think the one thing on a permanent menu that they should get right is fish and chips! Not difficult! It was barely edible. The cod fish was mushy, and undercooked, the batter coating was overcooked and greasy. Incredibly disappointing. The waitperson was rather flippant. My partner had the steak sandwich, and the bread was grilled to oblivion. The only redeeming part of the meal was the French fries. Disappointing, won't return. read more

Been to The Toad many times over many years. I'm somewhat surprised at the negative reviews. I have found the service and food to be outstanding from when Terry owned it until now. My wife and I came for lunch after an appointment nearby. I had a black and tan which was perfectly done. She had a champagne cocktail which she said was very good. We split the Reuben which was very good. Corned beef was excellent. Yes by the end the toast was a little soggy but the flavor and ratio of all the ingredients was spot on and the cheese was perfectly melted. Fries were hot crisp and well done. We will continue to come back. Yes there are a few items that are missed especially The Green Goblin burger but that certainly would not keep me away! read more

Best fish and chips in Boulder, I have tried many other places and none can top The Toad!

I picked up the pictured $10 french onion soup. The container was half full and it was cold. The staff were extremely rude. read more

The Hungry Toad - French onion soup - British Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Wildly inconsistent. Maceo ordered the fish and chips, while I ordered the beer battered chicken sandwich. The fish was good. The chips were fries, not chips, but they, too, were good. And a generous portion of both. The chicken sandwich was terrible. The roll was exceedingly dry, dense, and tough. Very unpleasant to eat. I mentioned this to the server, but she only shrugged and said, "I guess I can take a couple of dollars off." I replied that I wasn't trying to get a discount, I was trying to convey that the roll wasn't edible. She shrugged again, and that was it. (And paying $16 for a bad sandwich is just as annoying as paying $18 for a bad sandwich.) She did absolutely nothing to solve the problem, nor did she discount the bill. We feel extremely stupid and completely ripped off for paying $18 for that terrible sandwich. In addition to the horrible roll, the chicken was tiny and dry, the tomato scant and underripe, and the avocado nearly absent. So even if the roll had been decent, the sandwich still would have been sadly paltry. Don't know how management, in good conscience, could serve that sandwich to a customer. Shame on them. We were hoping that this might be a new regular restaurant for us. But given the terrible sandwich and the absence of the slightest concern by staff, we will return only when Maceo has a specific taste for fish and chips (fries). The interior is cute in an art-directed pub sort of way. We liked the interior vestibule- every pub we've ever visited in the U.K. has such a vestibule, so it is a nice touch. The beer was nearly room temperature. We understand that in Europe beer is served much warmer than in the U.S., which is fine, but here in the States we like colder beer. Just a thought. read more

One of the few places in Boulder to get a proper pint. Love the beer selection with a balanced mix of British classics (Guinness, Fullers, Old Speckled Hen, etc.) but also American ales/lagers. Solid food and they're now doing brunch. Ultimately, I hope to see more people supporting them as they're one of the few pubs left after Connors. Five stars immediately awarded if they ever put couches (or a community table) by the entrance/bar. It would do sooooo much for the community feel of the place! read more

Not as good under new owners. Higher prices, less choices and lower quality. I went there with a friend a couple of times and was disappointed. read more

Great atmosphere & great food! In reading reviews, I see people complaining about the Hungry Toad's prices going up. As I food shop weekly, I've been acutely aware of my food bill increasing & restaurants are struggling with the same problem. According to the USDA: In 2020, food-at-home prices increased 3.5 percent and food-away-from-home prices 3.4 percent. The largest price increases were for meat categories: beef and veal prices increased by 9.6 percent, pork prices by 6.3 percent, and poultry prices by 5.6 percent. In 2021, food-at-home prices increased 3.5 percent and food-away-from-home prices increased 4.5 percent. The beef and veal category had the largest relative price increase (9.3 percent). In 2022, food prices increased by 9.9 percent. Food-at-home prices increased by 11.4 percent, while food-away-from-home prices increased by 7.7 percent. Following an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), egg prices had the largest price increase (32.2 percent) between 2021 and 2022 of any category tracked by USDA. read more

The Toad is a warm and cozy family friendly gem in central Boulder. The recent renovation and new menu additions are excellent! Love the "Ploughman's Platter", fish 'n chips and the chicken tikka masala! Looking forward to watching lots of Men's World Cup soccer in this authentic British pub (great new signs, btw)! Easy, free parking is always a bonus in Boulder. read more

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I'm so disappointed by the new Toad. The fish and chips is now one enormous piece of greasy fried fish, and the whole point of fish and chips is to have smaller pieces you can dip into the tartar sauce. So, having been a long-time customer, I tried again and ordered a burger. I always loved the burgers - they were fresh and juicy. This tasted like a frozen patty - blech. My husband said that one side of his reuben (another old favorite standard) was soggy. I'm so sad about this, as it's been our favorite neighborhood hang for decades! I tried writing them privately about the fish and chips but no acknowledgment. I also really liked the old decor, but that's not the issue. It's the extremely disappointing food. read more

Service was great!!!! Food- if you want typical British food. This is it. Bland- no flavor. Fish and chips were sub par. Ambiance was wonderful and so was the beer. read more

Fantastic atmosphere, great beer selection, and solid pub grub. Definitely in the top five burgers in boulder.

The food was really good but the Jumbo wings were not Jumbo size. They were regular size wings. It goes: Regular, Large, Extra Large, Jumbo. Don't sell them as Jumbo wings if they are regular size. Also, the steak on the on the Steak and Chips dish was really small. Would expect more for $32.00. read more

Ambiance is fine. New booths are fine. Service is excellent. Miss the old menu. Prices are a little high. Quality not the same as in the past. read more

It's an English pub type restaurant so of course I ordered a beer and fish and chips. We split a salad to start but, with only tiny plates it was difficult to serve much at a time. The salad itself was very good but I didn't love the dressing. My husband had the burger and chips. He said it was cooked perfectly. The server was polite and everything came out promptly. The ambiance was just right. read more

Pricey for two, and service not up to par. Waitress never refilled our waters, flies buzzed around food constantly, and our waitress seemed upset that we came in before her break during happy hour. Overheard her talking about party plans with another coworker, and was rushed through service without being asked about 2nd rounds, refills, or dessert. Awkward having to tip for poor service using the mobile POS in front of her face instead of a check book, won't return. read more

I've been coming here for years. It changed ownership during the height of the pandemic, and I really miss the old menu. I especially miss the California Crescent. The new menu is much more limited and a bit too British for its own good. This time, we ordered burgers, and they didn't ask how we wanted them, so mine was way overcooked. The fries needed salt, and there was none on the table. By the time the waitress came around, we were just done, and the waitress didn't even ask why I didn't eat or want to take home my food. Disappointing! read more

I used to love this place, the fish and chips being my favorite meal on the menu. Last night I went to the hungry toad for the first time in a while and ordered the fish and chips. The fish reeked and I was overwhelmed by the taste it looked like there was a good layer of fish skin still left on. I asked for a new one and the staff were very polite and courteous I very much appreciated this. The next one was better but not by much. I suspect the fish may have turned as i woke up this morning vomiting and am presently under the weather. I have worked in food service before, I can't say for certain that the fish is the cause of my illness but I will be avoiding it in the future. I don't blame the restaurant. It is hit or miss a lot of the time but I would recommend that you go. read more

Love this place!! The wedge salad is amazing - love the dressing they use - add the salmon for a delicious full meal. The bartenders are also welcoming, friendly, and great at their jobs. I especially love Becca, Corian, and Mikey. If you're looking for a British Pub to grab a pint at, this is your place. (They also make fun cocktails like Açaí margaritas and specialty sangria). read more

Not a chance of making it through the winter Horrible food, terrible service, and a lack of restaurant knowledge. New ownership is doomed to fail. Don't drink the water or eat the food. read more

What a great find. Fantastic atmosphere and delicious food. We will be back. What a great find. Fantastic atmosphere and delicious food. We will be back. It has good vegetarian options. read more

Since they revised the menu to little or nothing, the Hungry Toad is no longer the great burger & Cobb salad restaurant. It now offers prepared food from costco. read more

A good pint of Guinness is all this place has going for it, server was inattentive and definitely forgot about us, they obviously didn't want to sell us food today. Patio is nice as well as beer garden read more

A few blocks north of Pearl Street, I hoped to experience something less touristy. I did. Loud, barren intersection outside provided suboptimal people watching opportunities. Sadly, Local Color in Boulder, CO is Green. I managed to save a few $ ordering the daily special, a burrito, and a hoppy beer, even though I'm not a big fan of beer, and certainly not hops. BUT IT was "SPECIAL!!!" The chicken burrito had little character. Bland. I wish I'd gone to Chipotle. read more

I placed an order via GrubHub and it was canceled. After waiting 1.5 hours for my order it was canceled. I chatted with both GrubHub and the manager at Hungry Toad. The manager said they do not use GrubHub anymore, but GrubHub said the Hungry Toad confirmed the order. So who is lying. On top of everything, the driver received the order and went to the restaurant put they closed. I will not support a business that blames a third party for something. The cooks where probably lazy and did not want to cook the order so close to closing time. read more

The Hungry Toad - Chat with GrubHub - British Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

We were blown away by their brunch. Gourmet breakfast with super friendly staff and delicious cocktails. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a locally owned restaurant that has great food and a great vibe. read more

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We absolutely love the Toad. As long time customers we were a little worried about the refresh but it's turned out well. The burgers are great, with Tom's long gone, this may be Boulder's best burger. Although a bit pricey, happy hour takes a little of the sting, and portions are generous. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. Drinks are not weak! The pub feel is as authentic as you could hope to find in Boulder. read more

First time visiting last night in probably 20 years, this place is definitely a Boulder institution although I have no idea how it's lasted. Highly authentic British experience - from the decorations, to the slow service, to the highly mediocre and generally "meh" food. Best that can be said was that it will mostly fill you up, probably won't make you sick, and isn't the most expensive restaurant in Boulder (though it's far from cheap). But there was absolutely nothing that was notable or enjoyable enough to make me remember it in the future or want to go back again. read more

This is my favorite place to come with my family on rainy nights! Drinks and French onion soup is good- food is alright. I go for the atmosphere not the food. But great place! read more