Guidebook for Boulder
Food Scene
Fantastic local food, with options for all including vegan and vegetarian
220 locals recommend
The Kitchen
1039 Pearl StFantastic local food, with options for all including vegan and vegetarian
A great experience, the ambiance is fantastic and the food is terrific. Definitely worth checking out! Also has vegan and veggie options.
317 locals recommend
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StA great experience, the ambiance is fantastic and the food is terrific. Definitely worth checking out! Also has vegan and veggie options.
Fantastic food, at a relatively affordable price! Worth checking out if you want a healthy meal and a great vibe.
32 locals recommend
Zeal
3101 Pearl ParkwayFantastic food, at a relatively affordable price! Worth checking out if you want a healthy meal and a great vibe.
A classic mainstay in Boulder! Great Italian food in a family friendly atmosphere.
37 locals recommend
Pasta Jay's
1001 Pearl StA classic mainstay in Boulder! Great Italian food in a family friendly atmosphere.
One of my favorite breakfast places! It is an easy walk from the Cottage, and specializes in cajun themed breakfast dishes. The best eggs Benedict in down! Get there early as the wait can be long.
156 locals recommend
Lucile's
2124 14th StOne of my favorite breakfast places! It is an easy walk from the Cottage, and specializes in cajun themed breakfast dishes. The best eggs Benedict in down! Get there early as the wait can be long.
The menu has it all, but everything is done originally, and quite well. Will please all types for a nice breakfast. Get in early as the wait can be long!
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveThe menu has it all, but everything is done originally, and quite well. Will please all types for a nice breakfast. Get in early as the wait can be long!
Best deal in town, also know as "the original Chipotle" as they had the idea first! Its a great place to get any meal of the day for a great price.
34 locals recommend
Illegal Pete's Pearl St. Mall
1447 Pearl StBest deal in town, also know as "the original Chipotle" as they had the idea first! Its a great place to get any meal of the day for a great price.
Falafel King Restaurant
1314 Pearl StQuick delicious lunch or dinner! Affordable and fun.
Great sushi spot! Good food and a lively atmosphere, lends itself well to a night out!
94 locals recommend
Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar
1048 Pearl StGreat sushi spot! Good food and a lively atmosphere, lends itself well to a night out!
Parks & Nature
Chautauqua Park
9th StreetGreat hiking close by. Hike to the flatirons!
A great hike that is close by. Just walk up Mapleton all they way past 4th St. till you see the trailhead on your right. Roughly 3 miles to the top for absolutely stunning views!
160 locals recommend
Mount Sanitas Trail
Mount Sanitas TrailA great hike that is close by. Just walk up Mapleton all they way past 4th St. till you see the trailhead on your right. Roughly 3 miles to the top for absolutely stunning views!
You can walk a good way up the Boulder Canyon on the bike path, or drive up to the Boulder Canyon trail, where there is a further 2 mile hike along the river. It is popular for jogging and biking.
14 locals recommend
Boulder Canyon Trail
Boulder Creek PathYou can walk a good way up the Boulder Canyon on the bike path, or drive up to the Boulder Canyon trail, where there is a further 2 mile hike along the river. It is popular for jogging and biking.
A nice place to stroll. There is a path that goes around the entire lake, it is a fun walk and a nice place to relax.
22 locals recommend
Wonderland Lake Park
601 Poplar AveA nice place to stroll. There is a path that goes around the entire lake, it is a fun walk and a nice place to relax.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store and is a longer walk, but is walkable. It is a Whole Foods and has a great selection of local and organic foods.
156 locals recommend
Ideal Market Boulder
1275 Alpine Ave.This is the closest grocery store and is a longer walk, but is walkable. It is a Whole Foods and has a great selection of local and organic foods.
Know as the "Big Whole Foods" this is one of the largest in the country and has a massive selection of prepared foods and hot bars. Worth checking out for grocery needs, or a simply prepared dinner.
216 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
695 S BroadwayKnow as the "Big Whole Foods" this is one of the largest in the country and has a massive selection of prepared foods and hot bars. Worth checking out for grocery needs, or a simply prepared dinner.
A bit more affordable than Whole Foods, it is a favorite of the locals.
70 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
2685 Pearl StA bit more affordable than Whole Foods, it is a favorite of the locals.
Entertainment & Activities
Folsom Field
2400 Colorado AveGo see a CU football game at Folsom Field