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    The Sink

    3.9 (763 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Burgers, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    GIANT COOKIE
    Maya D.

    I came here on a Saturday for lunch and was immediately seated. FYI your whole party needs to be present before being seated. The interior is decorated with lots of wall art and hand written notes/names from visitors. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. I ordered the Reuben and I thought it was delicious. The meat was moist and tender and the fries were crispy. I also liked the pickles that came on the side because it gave the plate a refreshing bite it needed. We also had the pleasure of interacting with the manager(?) and was kindly offered a comp dessert. We got the cookie with ice cream and everyone at that table thought it was delicious. It's a healthy portion that can easily feed 4 people. I had a great experience and would definitely recommend this place to others.

    COWBOY REUBEN
    Shelby A.

    More of a divey spot with crazy wall art and you can write your name on their low ceilings. We loved the sink so much we came back for lunch a few days later! Located in the heart of Boulder it can be a bit crazy especially on a game day so plan accordingly. We came for lunch and ordered their infamous burgers. The tres fuegos and bacon jammin burgers. Both were delicious in their own way and neither of us were willing to share with each other. Their regular fries are dusted with a Cajun seasoning. The sweet potatoes fries are amazing but make sure to ask for them well done. We came back a few days later for lunch as well and ordered their cowboy rueben and pesto chicken sandwich. Amazing meal again so delicious and reasonably priced. Service was great both meals, though when asking for the check and trying to get out it takes some time we they definitely are understaffed.

    Chicken sandwich
    Donna C.

    Finally made it to the famous Sink where almost every inch of wall space is covered by signatures. 6 pm on a Friday night had a wait of about 40 minutes. Most seating is indoors, some outdoors but no heaters (which are much needed in November in Boulder). Food was good - nothing spectacular. Menu is via QR code at the table with mainly sandwiches and pizza, a few entrees. We all got sandwiches/burgers with an upgrade of sweet potato fries. Portions were large, I could only eat half my burger. Standard table service and our waitress was pleasant and attentive without being annoying. I'd say make sure to go once. I'd go back but not necessarily in a hurry to do so.

    Two Drinks & Two Shots
    John M.

    Came here on a CU game day, so honestly, didn't even expect to get in. Despite my skepticism, we only had to wait a few minutes. Fun place! Cool history, quick service, cheap drinks. If I didn't have to run to the game, I would have been happy to stay for food and vibes. I'll be back-- first impression was great!

    Anna J.

    Great casual dive bar spot. We popped in on a Saturday for a late lunch and had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. Once seated, it was a great experience. Lots of fun art and tons of tvs so definitely a great spot to hang out. To eat I got the Texas onion straw burger and while I know they are known for their ugly pizza crust we all agreed our burgers and sandwiches were better than the pizza! They were loaded with toppings and the fries were great!!

    TEXAS ONION STRAW
    Alex L.

    Great, casual dive bar spot. A wide variety of things to choose from, we tried the. Texas onion straw burger and the buff mac. Both were very filling and quite heavy, on brand with bar food if that's what you're looking for. The place is filled with fun history. Be sure to sign your name in there too!

    TEXAS ONION STRAW
    Jessica J.

    Great food great service fun atmosphere. Definitely a great place to check out when in Boulder. Burgers and chicken sandwiches were delicious and definitely brought the heat of you like spicy. The sweet potato fries were great with the spicy ranch. Good cocktail and beer selection. Everyone was friendly and attentive drinks refilled quickly empty plates cleared swiftly. So much to check out between the wall of fame and the paintings/writings on the wall.

    Chicken & Sausage Soup
    Samantha S.

    It's a must-visit for the history and atmosphere alone. We remember the food being better--but that was nearly 25 years ago, back in our college days, so maybe our memory's a little "hazy". The service was a bit slow for the later side of the lunch hour. The chipotle chicken soup didn't quite come together flavor-wise for us, and the super basic burger we ordered (to share with our little one) was fine, we prefer crisp pickles and the onions were limp and lacked flavor--my husband joked they looked like they'd been sitting at the bottom of "the sink". And this, friends, is why I write reviews.

    Kayla F.

    Food was amazing!! Every thing we ordered was delicious!! Pizza, burgers, nachos, fries- everything. Drinks were good as well. They have outdoor and indoor seating which is great! Inside is so unique! They have artwork all over which is really cool! I wasn't a fan of the service though. The waitress kept forgetting things we asked for. It was a busy Saturday but I feel like getting what I ask for is important.

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    Victoria W.

    interior is unique - comical drawings all over the restaurant! the pizza was yummy and flavorful! we ordered the slaughterhouse 5 and drunken chicken - i like the slaughterhouse 5 more~ if i were to come again, i would suggest ordering the dip for their "ugly crust". the crust is pretty big (which i guess is their differentiator) but it was dry and we didn't know there was a dip - so it ended up as a waste

    SOUTHWEST BACON BURGER
    Nate P.

    Very cool spot with a trippy vibe. Plenty of bar pace with a few TVs if you're trying to get a beer and watch a game. I started with some wings extra crispy like they meant to be. No lemon pepper so I got hot and bbq. Not really into bbq wings but the flavor was right. Wings were nice and crispy and the hot was choice too. Got a southwest bacon burger with added crispy onion straws and damn. The fried jalapeños and bacon were putting in work. Only thing missing would be like some aioli mayo something or other. But the burger was on point. Love that they use a lot of pepper jack, way underrated burger cheese. They have plenty of beers on tap with a lot of Colorado local stuff. Staff was friendly and quick. I went for a late lunch on Wednesday and it wasn't too packed. But I can see it filling up for prime rush times. Not a lot of great parking mostly street but there is also a little pay lot across the street.

    Michelle M.

    This place was recommended to me by my car rental specialist! It definitely doesn't disappoint! A historic (over 100 year) restaurant located in the CO college town. This place is definitely a vibe. From the written and drawn up walls, to educational and satire cartoons, it gives off that vibe it's the place to be. The service is very fast and accommodating. Even Andrew, the manager, came to check on us! He even thought we were college students. Besides all of that, the food is super delicious. I had the burnt ends max and cheese, and my cousin built her own burger. Unfortunately, we forgot there is something called "altitude sickness" so we couldn't enjoy it as much as we should have. I'll definitely come back here when I visit!

    Large  cup of coffee!
    Erika S.

    Super fun place , and besides great vibe, good coffee and food are also in the mix! Friendly and quick service.

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    Excellent food drink customer service. Special shout out to Alex ! Went above and beyond to help with our experience

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    Cauli Mac n cheese pretty good. Next time I'll try the other one. The food here is nothing special but this has been the best dish so far

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    There's a paid parking lot across the street and street parking, it's so close to parking typically it's smooth sailing but it's also on the Hill so weekends/prime times do get busy.

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