A great diner-type breakfast/brunch/lunch spot in Boulder! Service is really nice and the place has a fun energy to it. As a diner place, it has your typical diner breakfast foods. We tried the cuban, ranch eggs, blueberry cornbread, and french toast. Pretty standard and dependable stuff! read more

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We have lived in boulder for 40yrs. this was our first time to the walnut cafe. i must say how disappointed we were. white flour pancakes is not good. be prepared to pay for everything including the maple syrup. we each had the pancakes our bill was 45.00. We will not be back. read more

Cozy, neighborhood restaurant. My husband and I have dined here twice and enjoyed it both times. The menu is versatile with something for everyone and the dishes are delicious. I casually asked about breakfast tacos and they said they could turn the lunch option into breakfast by subbing eggs for a protein. Kid friendly, kind servers, fast turn times. All in all - a great spot! read more

Walnut Cafe - Chocolate chai and a mocha. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Food is good. Menu is very varied. So sometimes hard to choose. But always good. Coffee is good.

The breakfast burrito was good. Had it vegetarian style. The daily specials are worth checking out. The coffee is not the highest quality but the vibe and the service made up for that. The menu is kinda pricey so you have to pick carefully. Art on the walls are for sale but out of my price range. read more

Perfect brunch spot. Full of locals. Coffee drink was so good I took one to go. I ordered the Basic B with eggs turkey sausage side of French toast - which was something every diner should have as a side! Service was great. Art was fun, eclectic, and weird. Place was hopping at 11a on a Sunday. On my list of best brunch spots. read more

Great breakfast spot in Boulder. Best latte in town or anywhere else, for that matter! Fast and delightful service. Food was great. Big portions. Served hot. Great outdoor seating area so you can stare at the beautiful mountains while you eat. Definitely recommend. read more

It looks like it's small from online pics but they do have another whole other room at the back which is great We got there around 10am day after Christmas Day 2024 and was seated straight away Food was real good especially for the price you pay so def worth it. Service was spot on and very welcoming. I took a point off because my eggs Benedict one was over cooked and the cheese on there made real hard to cut apart and eat. I would get rid of the cheese. The highlight though is their potato side. Omg do NOT miss that. It's amazing!!! I will be back! read more

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Grabbed brunch here on my way out of town and it was fine. The breakfast menu is incredibly egg and bread heavy, it either is egg based or bread based and not much else. I ended up getting the vegan skillet because I don't like eggs or bread and I don't like seitan either but I like it more than eggs or bread, I ended up picking all the seitan out because it's gross. Ordered a mocha which comes in a glass cup (???) so it gets cold very fast and is messy to drink since there's no handle, why not put coffee in a mug like literally every other restaurant on earth? The food quality was good, but it's a lot of "health food" like gluten free pancakes, which my daughter ordered but thought were gross. Since we don't have severely restricted diets we won't be back but if you have a bunch of food allergies or self imposed food restrictions it could be worth a try, I'd like to see more options that don't rely on eggs or bread and more traditional breakfast options. The inside is cute and the staff was very nice but the menu is just so lacking and what they do have isn't for me. I wouldn't recommend this place unless you have special dietary needs. read more

got the Big Dill Energy, eggs were nice and runny . Staff was very attentive and present. My only qualm is that the "dill" sauce advised was actually tzatziki. My friend got a side of pancake, and knife was so dull she was left to her own devices and had to use a fork. Left me wanting sharper knives too. read more

Found this place on Yelp! that had good gluten free options; breakfast I find its always the most difficult meal to find good food for. It's a pretty classic oldschool diner, booths, tables, bar seating, and outdoor tables; plus sports magazines of [I'm assuming] athletes from CO. We sat at the bar and ordered some coffees, and got to watch them make it - they were oversweet in our opinion, too much milk and spice. The waffle was really good and came with quality fruit - not all of that melon junk! :p We got turkey patty and vegan, both of which were good, but they mixed up the orders a bit - though we were able to tell which ones they were. They seem to have a pretty varied menu and their kitchen seemed quite busy the whole time we were there, but everything was pretty quick. read more

Walnut Cafe - Macchiato - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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The food is very mid. Not flavorful. The latte was ok. Nothing was delicious. We are less than half of our order. Disappointed.

Went in feeling great. Left feeling terrible. Let my server know about my food allergies as soon as I came in. She obviously didn't communicate these clearly to the cooks, or just didn't care, as I got really sick Noone asked me how my food was or even cared enough to notice the pained look on my face, or the fact that I was holding my stomach in pain. There's nothing that feels worse than leaving a place sick, suffering alone and weak the rest of the day, while the people who did it didn't care and took your money. Food allergies are a medical reality and it is really messed up that people just don't care. When someone buys food at your establishment they are trusting you with their well being and it's awful when that trust is betrayed Don't go here read more

The ambiance was really lively. I appreciate the outdoor heaters to keep it cozy if you don't want to sit inside. Service was fast but there are a few discrepancy such as....we ate our full meal and we still didnt get water. Usually water comes first....I saw some people waited to be seated. But the hostess totally forgot if they have been help or not. So it just turns to be a door jam full of people. The place was small so it really crowded the restaurant. My ice caramelita latte was lovely! Tasted like a warm chocolate milk with a hint of coffee. Eggs were enjoyable but the breakfast potatoes was a bit cold and had some odd seasoning that I couldn't put my fingers on. Same with the turkey sausage. My french toast was undercooked so it came doughy and soggy. Overall, I don't know if I would recommend this place. Even if it was affordable. Still not worth a decent experience. read more

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The interior is typical diner style- pretty cramped and crowded. The service was great, everyone was really nice. I got blueberry pancakes and was surprised to see that the better maple syrup was extra. I would assume the best maple syrup would be part of it. It didn't come with any sides. I also got a cup of the green chili soup and the taste was decent, but it didn't come out hot. read more

Walnut Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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My husband and I stayed at an Airbnb right up the street and the host recommended the walnut café. When we got there, there were a lot of people sitting in the outdoor area, but we were seated almost right away. The outdoor area was great because almost everyone had a dog so it was fun to see all the pups enjoying the sun. We had the most lovely server who was attentive and super friendly. Our food was delicious! I altered the egg sandwich to have it on a bagel, and I also added avocado, we got the blueberry cornbread, and pancakes. My only complaint is that the coffee tasted burnt. There is a ton of outdoor seating and plenty of indoor seating as well. We would absolutely go back! read more

Walnut Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I came here with a friend for a weekend brunch after someone recommended their pancakes. It's in a strip mall with plenty of parking. There was a wait for 2 people around 11am but no more than 15 minutes. It's got an old school diner feel inside. I got the banana walnut pancakes along with an iced vanilla coffee, courtesy of Dana D. I was happy with the food, service, and prices, and though the pancakes were fluffy, filling, and certainly had banana and walnut flavor, I wish they came topped with some fresh banana slices and walnut bits. Other than that, it's a solid, casual brunch experience and that's enough for me. read more

This is a pleasant spot with some nice outside seating for nice days. The food was good and the portions are big, especially the biscuits! The service was also very good, everything was clicking. I like that there are some dishes with green chiles read more

Very underwhelming experience. I brought my parents, who were visiting from out of town. My dad's food arrived cold, and my mom had to wait 10 minutes for her French toast after the rest of our meals were served (doesn't it only take a minute to make French toast?). My dad and I ordered breakfast burritos and asked for sides of salsa, which honestly should have come with the dish. When we got the bill, I saw we were charged $2.50 each for the salsas--$5 in total. The waitress didn't mention this, and typically, sides like that are priced at 50 cents to $1. The portion was also larger than expected, so we could have easily shared one if we had known. To top it off, the salsa tasted like spaghetti sauce, so we didn't even use it. Overall, there's definitely room for improvement. read more

Lets start with downtown location and had parking. Staff was amazing. Try the sherpa tea. Cold or hot. So was it good? I went each morning for almost a week. Cost was great. Team that works there were like family or my best friends. Make sure to check them out read more

Walnut Cafe - Pancake was great. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

We received timely and lively service at this charming brunch establishment. We tried the pesto quesadilla and the breakfast sando on a croissant. The food arrived quickly and hot. We also indulged in a buttermilk biscuit. It was divine! Just the perfect consistency and moistness. Despite the strip mall location, we would certainly come again! read more

This spot is consistently great. Yummy food and friendly service. When plenty of places charge close to $15 for breakfast, Walnut Cafe keeps prices reasonable. Even the sides that come with some of the plates deserve praise. A solid option when craving a good breakfast! read more

Walnut Cafe - Omelet of the day with pesto, mozzarella, mushrooms and pesto, amazing! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Service and ambience were great. As a vegan who needed to have a real early brunch, the options at this place were ideal! Pretty darn good food. read more

Great service with reasonable prices and delicious food with great portions. Would definitely go back

Stopped by for breakfast. Sat outside. Great food, big portions. Good coffee and lattes. Waitress was great.

This is a great little diner with amazing gluten free options. Nearly everything on the menu can be made gluten free, and they've figured out a great combination of gf flour to make a fluffy, delicious waffle or pancake. I had the blueberry pancakes, veggie sausage, and Boulder latte. All we're yummy and delivered to the table in a prompt manner. The vibe of the place is fun, and the staff is friendly. If you're in Boulder looking for a great, gluten free breakfast, this is the place for you! read more

Walnut Cafe - Gluten free pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

The best food and the best customer service. We loved it so much, we came back the next day and ordered the same exact thing. Thank you for making this a wonderful experience!! read more

Reasonable prices. Great service. Easy free parking. And the four of us loved everything. I had the boulder scramble. Tofu, veggies, cheddar and 2 sides. I added pepper to taste, and my sides were fresh fruit, and roasted potatoes. My wife had French toast, topped with walnuts and bananas. With the syrup, it went down easy. One of us got a pesto quesadilla. Veggies, cheese, sour cream, and salsa. They subbed out the bacon for a vegetarian sausage. Another winner. Our other choice was the quiche that we paired with the blueberry corn bread, and banana bread. 4 for four (mixed metaphor). We'll be back. read more

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Excellent breakfast choice as I ordered a waffle and fruit on the side. Waffle was crispy but not really hot. Tasted great with butter and some real maple syrup! I'll be back..., Next time I'll be going with probably the ranch eggs as it's an old-time menu favorite which has returned! read more

Walnut Cafe - Plain waffle with fruit on the side. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Solid brunch option with all the usual things. We showed up in a snowstorm, so the wait was a bit shorter than usual, and service and food were both very satisfying. read more

This was a great spot for brunch. They have a large number of tables outside under the covered patio. The tables are 6 feet away and masks are required unless you're eating or drinking. The Denver omelette was tasty and I had a delicious iced coffee. I'm off my game and can't remember the name of it! However, if you look at the menu it's noted as a best seller. The patio is dog friendly and the waitress hooked up my fur baby with his own bowl of water. ;) I will definitely come back next time I'm in Boulder. read more

Not vegan friendly. Almost feels this place tries to make it difficult for vegans. Example--the plant based sausage could have been a candidate for vegans--except they chose a brand with egg whites when there's many plant-based choices on the market. None of the pancakes can be made vegan, and they serve pork and red meat while marketing themselves to the natural foods/plant based community. If you are vegan and want to eat here, hope you like salad (paid 2.50 fir "half" an avocado that was about 1/3 of one--and some of it bruised with black spots. read more

I have nothing bad to say about Walnut Cafe. It is OMG-Delicious! I went for the first time with a friend and was very happy she recommended it to me. I had their delicious hot chocolate. It is made with real cocoa and had a mound of whipped cream on top. For my meal I had the banana walnut French toast and it was filled with flavor. So sweet and amazing. I also had their breakfast potatoes which had a lot of yummy seasoning. The restaurant inside is small but has a ton to look at with very unique artwork all around. They also have a small area to eat outside with heat lamps too. The service was wonderful and the food came out fast. Highly, highly recommend. I will for sure be back soon! read more

Customer service was very well, and everyone was very sweet, however, their food did disappoint, the food was bland. The quiche smelled very strongly, the bread was stale, overall, not very appetizing. I did like my coffee surprisingly! read more

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We are traveling through Boulder for work and decided to try this strip center restaurant. We were not disappointed! I consider myself a BLT connoisseur and this was one of the best!!! Service was fast and friendly! We sat at the counter and watched the hustle. Great place! read more

Walnut Cafe - BLT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I was there this morning with a party of 4. The food was cold, service is poor. I ordered quiche and it was overcooked, so then I ordered two eggs over easy and waited 7 minutes and my eggs were cold. I go out to eat twice a week and there's too many other places to spend my money. I won't be back. read more

I liked the ambience and everyone was friendly. Some other patrons around me seemed gleeful with satisfaction. I got a pretty boring food item--the equivalent to an avocado toast--and I am sorry to say that it was prepared pretty sub par. I ordered it with a poached egg somewhere between a soft and medium and got one completely cooked through making it almost inedible. The dry piece of toast was not even toasted, completely soft with zero brown or crunch at all, also inedible. The potatoes were almost great tho i did bite into a few that were undercooked and hard. The "dill sauce" I got a side of is just ranch. I ordered a coffee and had to ask a busser for my coffee and never got topped off. Honestly, 3 stars pretty generous of me as i left hungry, but the people behind me seemed so happy with their french toast. This is for them. read more

Adding review so that I remember this place later! The food is delicious! The Cambric is a delicious drink! The ambiance is creative and chill. The service is fantastic! read more

Server and hostess were kind but the mediocre score is for the mediocre food. The sunrise sandwich needed...more. The croissant sandwich needed to be toasted, the bacon needed the crispier, the side of French toast was thin and sad. No alcohol served for mimosas or bloody Mary's...how is this brunch? read more

First off let me say, staff gets five stars! I've been a couple of times now and they are so friendly and incredibly accommodating, they always make you feel welcome. Ambiance is that of a little diner/cafe, nothing too fancy but definitely a friendly vibe. I've had a couple of breakfast things and while I'm never blown away, the food is solid (except I found the gf pumpkin pancakes tangy and odd, but that's just me) and reasonably priced. Their coffee is great! Also very family friendly- they even have coloring sheets for the kiddos. I would recommend if you're looking for somewhere casual and super friendly! read more