Guidebook for Boulder
Parks & Nature
Chautauqua Park
9th StreetFood Scene
A small creole cafe in a converted home. Absolutely wonderful for Brunch any day of the week. Beignets, chicory coffee, and cajun spices, Oh My!
156 locals recommend
Lucile's
2124 14th StA small creole cafe in a converted home. Absolutely wonderful for Brunch any day of the week. Beignets, chicory coffee, and cajun spices, Oh My!
Co-Founded by Kimbal Musk (brother of Elon Musk), this place has farm to table, healthy food with delicious flavor at affordable prices. For pricier options, its sister restaurants the Kitchen and The Kitchen Upstairs, are all next to each other on Pearl St. The Kitchen Community also works as a non-profit to put community gardens in inner city schools across the country.
68 locals recommend
Next Door American Eatery
1035 Pearl StreetCo-Founded by Kimbal Musk (brother of Elon Musk), this place has farm to table, healthy food with delicious flavor at affordable prices. For pricier options, its sister restaurants the Kitchen and The Kitchen Upstairs, are all next to each other on Pearl St. The Kitchen Community also works as a non-profit to put community gardens in inner city schools across the country.
Hands down, the best gourmet Mexican around. Upscale space with wraparound balconies known for its sophisticated south-of-the-border cuisine.
6 locals recommend
Red Agave Tequileria Cocina Calaca Bar
2845 28th StHands down, the best gourmet Mexican around. Upscale space with wraparound balconies known for its sophisticated south-of-the-border cuisine.
Get there early and get on the waiting list. This is one of the most popular breakfast/brunch spots in the city any day of the week!
53 locals recommend
The Buff
2600 Canyon BlvdGet there early and get on the waiting list. This is one of the most popular breakfast/brunch spots in the city any day of the week!
Quick, convenient and absolutely delicious. Farm fresh ingredients and a menu that changes with the seasons, at an affordable price in a casual setting.
(Pro-tip: There's also a Modmarket in Denver International Airport in Concourse C. If you're traveling through DIA hungry, go here for one of the better/healthy airport options)
45 locals recommend
Modern Market Eatery
1600 28th StQuick, convenient and absolutely delicious. Farm fresh ingredients and a menu that changes with the seasons, at an affordable price in a casual setting.
(Pro-tip: There's also a Modmarket in Denver International Airport in Concourse C. If you're traveling through DIA hungry, go here for one of the better/healthy airport options)
Drinks & Nightlife
A high end hotel that has free live music most nights of the week. In the Summer, they have acts play in their Gazebo on their fantastic patio out back. A bar and another bar/restaurant inside, especially good for people watching. Gets pretty busy, especially on Friday nights.
85 locals recommend
St. Julien Hotel
900 Walnut StA high end hotel that has free live music most nights of the week. In the Summer, they have acts play in their Gazebo on their fantastic patio out back. A bar and another bar/restaurant inside, especially good for people watching. Gets pretty busy, especially on Friday nights.
Everything Else
Offers free yoga classes (or you can give a donation, the teachers aren't paid, but are surprisingly good): PrAna. Only one class a day, see schedule online: https://www.facebook.com/prAnaBoulder/
13 locals recommend
prAna Boulder
1147 Pearl StOffers free yoga classes (or you can give a donation, the teachers aren't paid, but are surprisingly good): PrAna. Only one class a day, see schedule online: https://www.facebook.com/prAnaBoulder/
Shopping
The Pearl Street store is Whole Foods' flagship store and the largest Whole Foods in the Rocky Mountain Region. Located right in the heart of Boulder, and very nearby our home.
And! If you're a reader, Barnes & Noble is in the same shopping area.
216 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
695 S BroadwayThe Pearl Street store is Whole Foods' flagship store and the largest Whole Foods in the Rocky Mountain Region. Located right in the heart of Boulder, and very nearby our home.
And! If you're a reader, Barnes & Noble is in the same shopping area.
Sightseeing
Go West for a quieter more local scene, East for the street performers and shopping. This area of Boulder is known as one of the more bohemian parts of the city. There are tons of unique restaurants, bars, shops, people-watching, and all in an outdoor walking mall.
Street parking is free on Sundays, holidays, and weekdays after 7pm.
Most Parking Garages are free on Weekends & holidays.
205 locals recommend
Pearl Street
1303 BroadwayGo West for a quieter more local scene, East for the street performers and shopping. This area of Boulder is known as one of the more bohemian parts of the city. There are tons of unique restaurants, bars, shops, people-watching, and all in an outdoor walking mall.
Street parking is free on Sundays, holidays, and weekdays after 7pm.
Most Parking Garages are free on Weekends & holidays.