Chris’s Awesome Boulder Favorites Guidebook
Coffee Shops
Trident Booksellers and Cafe
940 Pearl StClassic college town coffee house and bookshop.
Fantastic coffee shop with a great sandwich shop as part of the deal!
131 residents recomanen
Boxcar Coffee Roasters
1825 Pearl StFantastic coffee shop with a great sandwich shop as part of the deal!
Logan's Espresso Cafe
3980 BroadwayBest coffee shop in North Boulder!
Fitness
Boulder Rock Club
2829 Mapleton AveThe first and the best climbing gym in town!
Yoga Pod Boulder
1890 30th StBest yoga studio in town! Close to the house!
My favorite breakfast and brunch places
Walnut Cafe
3073 Walnut StGreat little breakfast spot.
An absolute favorite! Diner style breakfast and easy on the wallet!
13 residents recomanen
Village Coffee Shop
1605 Folsom StAn absolute favorite! Diner style breakfast and easy on the wallet!
Just like the "other" Walnut Cafe, just in South Boulder.
62 residents recomanen
South Side Walnut Cafe
673 S BroadwayJust like the "other" Walnut Cafe, just in South Boulder.
Dinner and drinks
Best tacos in town! Very good margaritas! Walking distance from the house (1 mile).
17 residents recomanen
McDevitt Taco Supply
4800 Baseline RdBest tacos in town! Very good margaritas! Walking distance from the house (1 mile).
Really good middle eastern cuisine with a great location and vibe!
13 residents recomanen
prAna Boulder
1147 Pearl StReally good middle eastern cuisine with a great location and vibe!
Sushi Zanmai
1221 Spruce StTraditional sushi complete with tea rooms.
If you like Central American cuisine, give this place a try. I think you'll like it!
53 residents recomanen
Centro Mexican Kitchen
950 Pearl StIf you like Central American cuisine, give this place a try. I think you'll like it!
The Boulder Cork
3295 30th StBoulder's Best Steak House!
Hungry Toad
2543 BroadwayBoulder's best (and only) Irish pub!
Southern Sun
627 S BroadwayMy favorite brewery and pub food! Such great burgers!
Classic. Hearty. The spaghetti is to die for, and their pizzas are pretty sweet. Walking distance!
12 residents recomanen
Gondolier Italian Eatery
4800 Baseline RdClassic. Hearty. The spaghetti is to die for, and their pizzas are pretty sweet. Walking distance!
Bellota - Boulder
4580 BroadwayUpscale Mexican food. I am a fan.
Drinks
Pearl Street Pub & Cellar
1108 Pearl StMy favorite dive bar in Boulder!
Food scene
II Pastaio Ristorante
3075 Arapahoe AveBest Italian in town! Not open on weekends.
Chez Thuy Restaurant
2655 28th StMy favorite Vietnamese place! Very authentic (I am told).
Aloy Thai Cuisine
2720 Canyon BlvdEXCELLENT Thai food! My preferred delivery option.
My favorite Indian place. I've never been there, but their delivery is excellent!
40 residents recomanen
Curry N Kebob
3050 28th StMy favorite Indian place. I've never been there, but their delivery is excellent!
Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont RdDo you like food trucks? This place is full of them!
Good Mexican food with one of the best rooftops in Boulder!
69 residents recomanen
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
1101 Walnut StGood Mexican food with one of the best rooftops in Boulder!
Tandoori Grill
619 S BroadwayMy favorite Indian restaurant to sit down in!
Outdoor Gear
Rock and Resole
2500 47th StBoulder's best climbing gear outfitter!