Guidebook for Boulder
Essentials
It's the tiniest Whole Foods you'll ever see, and it's just a short walk from our house. Great to pick up a few essentials.
156 locals recommend
Ideal Market Boulder
1275 Alpine Ave.It's the tiniest Whole Foods you'll ever see, and it's just a short walk from our house. Great to pick up a few essentials.
A larger, more conventional grocery store. From our house, it's easier to get here than to the one closer to downtown.
76 locals recommend
Safeway
3325 28th StA larger, more conventional grocery store. From our house, it's easier to get here than to the one closer to downtown.
Food Scene
Great whisky cocktails, excellent food and a nice atmosphere. Love the rooftop!
57 locals recommend
The West End Tavern
926 Pearl StreetGreat whisky cocktails, excellent food and a nice atmosphere. Love the rooftop!
One of many, but one of the best Boulder has to offer, in my opinion. Has grab-n-go food for breakfast and lunch, as well.
102 locals recommend
OZO Coffee | West Pearl
1015 Pearl StOne of many, but one of the best Boulder has to offer, in my opinion. Has grab-n-go food for breakfast and lunch, as well.
Lots of coffee shops here, this being one of my favorites. They have a full bar, as well.
22 locals recommend
Amante Coffee
2850 Baseline RdLots of coffee shops here, this being one of my favorites. They have a full bar, as well.
Our favorite burger in town, so far. Lots of interesting topping choices and good beer specials.
8 locals recommend
Rueben's Burger Bistro
1800 BroadwayOur favorite burger in town, so far. Lots of interesting topping choices and good beer specials.
Lucile's is our favorite breakfast place. It's Southern/Cajun/Creole cuisine, including the best homemade biscuits around, as well as homemade jams and an excellent coffee selection. Love it!
156 locals recommend
Lucile's
2124 14th StLucile's is our favorite breakfast place. It's Southern/Cajun/Creole cuisine, including the best homemade biscuits around, as well as homemade jams and an excellent coffee selection. Love it!
This place has a fantastic stream-side patio! They also have excellent food and a very impressive Ethiopian coffee service.
15 locals recommend
Ras Kassa's Ethiopian Restaurant
802 S Public RdThis place has a fantastic stream-side patio! They also have excellent food and a very impressive Ethiopian coffee service.
Our favorite sandwich place. Fast, inexpensive, great bread. Love this place!
233 locals recommend
Snarf's Sandwiches
1003 E 11th AveOur favorite sandwich place. Fast, inexpensive, great bread. Love this place!
Spruce Confections
767 Pearl StBest cookies in town, hands down.
Sightseeing
Get outside for a walk, run, bike ride, climb, swim, kayak or tube adventure! You can do all of those things on the Boulder Creek Path. Oh, and people watching, some of the best in Boulder.
51 locals recommend
Boulder Creek Path
Boulder Creek PathGet outside for a walk, run, bike ride, climb, swim, kayak or tube adventure! You can do all of those things on the Boulder Creek Path. Oh, and people watching, some of the best in Boulder.
Walk just around the corner for a great hiking trail with stunning views of Boulder!
146 locals recommend
Mount Sanitas Trailhead
Sunshine Canyon DriveWalk just around the corner for a great hiking trail with stunning views of Boulder!
"Downtown" Boulder in all its glory - locally-owned shops, as well as great restaurants, bars, coffee shops and ice cream parlors. Oh, and street performers and excellent people watching.
591 locals recommend
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl Street"Downtown" Boulder in all its glory - locally-owned shops, as well as great restaurants, bars, coffee shops and ice cream parlors. Oh, and street performers and excellent people watching.
Celestial Seasonings
4600 Sleepytime DrTour the factory and enjoy some tea!
This sleepy little mountain town has gorgeous views. The drive is quick and fun. Plus, Frozen Dead Guy Days festival is here. Google it. Trust us.
164 locals recommend
Nederland
This sleepy little mountain town has gorgeous views. The drive is quick and fun. Plus, Frozen Dead Guy Days festival is here. Google it. Trust us.
Everything Else
For your froyo cravings. They even have a dairy-free froyo made with almond milk!
Spooners Frozen Yogurt
1805 29th StFor your froyo cravings. They even have a dairy-free froyo made with almond milk!
Shopping
This is the cutest little European gift shop. Lots of hard-to-find European packaged foods, plus candles, cards, chocolate and candies.
Bayleaf On Pearl
1222 Pearl StThis is the cutest little European gift shop. Lots of hard-to-find European packaged foods, plus candles, cards, chocolate and candies.
A store for those who love spending time in the kitchen. Their cookbook selection is second-to-none, especially if you're looking for a Colorado specific cookbook.
33 locals recommend
Peppercorn Gourmet Goods
1235 Pearl StA store for those who love spending time in the kitchen. Their cookbook selection is second-to-none, especially if you're looking for a Colorado specific cookbook.
8th & Pearl Antiques
740 Pearl StMy favorite antique store in town. It's fun to just browse!