Guidebook for Boulder
Drinks & Nightlife
Backcountry Pizza & Tap House
2319 Arapahoe AveGreat pizza beer, and atmosphere.
FATE Brewing Company
1600 38th StOne of the best breweries in Boulder.
One of the best places for vegetarian food on the walking Pearl Street.
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Shine Restaurant and Gathering Place
One of the best places for vegetarian food on the walking Pearl Street.
Fantastic atmosphere, great beer, European feel, and on Pearl Street walking area. Great happy hour too.
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Bohemian Biergarten
2017 13th StFantastic atmosphere, great beer, European feel, and on Pearl Street walking area. Great happy hour too.
The meeting place for many of Boulder's outdoor fans: climbers, skiers, bikers and hikers congregate here after the day's fun. There is one in south Boulder too.
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Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
1535 Pearl StThe meeting place for many of Boulder's outdoor fans: climbers, skiers, bikers and hikers congregate here after the day's fun. There is one in south Boulder too.
The best place to grab a burger and a beer after climbing or hiking the Flatirons. You'll need to drive to this one from my place.
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Southern Sun
627 S BroadwayThe best place to grab a burger and a beer after climbing or hiking the Flatirons. You'll need to drive to this one from my place.
Never been here, but if you're into watching sports, I hear it's good!
harpossportsgrill.com
Harpo's Sports Grill
2860 Arapahoe AveNever been here, but if you're into watching sports, I hear it's good!
harpossportsgrill.com
Food Scene
Best Vietnamese food in the world, possibly. Try the noodle bowls or the pho.
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Chez Thuy Restaurant
2655 28th StBest Vietnamese food in the world, possibly. Try the noodle bowls or the pho.
Walnut Cafe
3073 Walnut StPossibly the best place for breakfast in town.
Turley's Kitchen
2805 Pearl StLots of vegetarian options. Great food.
Jamba Boulder
3053 Arapahoe AvenueExcellent smoothies. Starbucks is next door. Closest place to home for good coffee.
Peet's Coffee
1695 29th StThe closest good coffee if you're not a Starbuck's fan.
Tahona Tequila Bistro
1035 Pearl StGreat food, happy hour and dancing on the weekend.
Best Mexican food in Boulder. A bit of a drive, though.
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Efrain's II Mexican Restaurant
2480 63rd StBest Mexican food in Boulder. A bit of a drive, though.
Moe's Broadway Bagel
2650 BroadwayBest freaking breakfast bagels ever.
Khow Thai Cafe
1600 BroadwayGreat Thai food, but no alcohol served, sigh.
Tons of restaurants, stores, and all on an outdoor walking mall.
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Twenty Ninth Street
1710 29th StTons of restaurants, stores, and all on an outdoor walking mall.
Pei Wei
1675 29th StSuper close, cheap vegetarian and generally great Asian cuisine.
Cheap food when you are pretty desperate. Pizza isn't bad.
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Blackjack Pizza & Salads
2020 S Parker RdCheap food when you are pretty desperate. Pizza isn't bad.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
1690 28th StGood atmosphere, bar food and location.
The Buff
2600 Canyon BlvdAnother fabulous breakfast place.
Quaint setting, fabulous breakfast affair. Creole.... whatever that means. Great food. Make a reservation on the weekends.
(303) 442-4743
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Lucile's
2124 14th StQuaint setting, fabulous breakfast affair. Creole.... whatever that means. Great food. Make a reservation on the weekends.
(303) 442-4743
BEST burrito place in town. And cheap. Great if you are headed to Pearl Street Mall.
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Illegal Pete's Pearl St. Mall
1447 Pearl StBEST burrito place in town. And cheap. Great if you are headed to Pearl Street Mall.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1644 E Evans AveCheap food close to home.
Wahoo's Fish Taco
2790 Pearl StCheap margaritas and great fish tacos. Fantastic price.
Vina Pho & Grill
1630 30th StClose Vietnamese food. Pretty darn good.
MAD Greens - Boulder
1805 29th StExcellent salads close by. And paninis too if I remember right.
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
2950 Baseline RdFresh groceries close to home.
King Soopers
3600 Table Mesa DrGroceries nearby.
"Whole Paycheck" as we fondly refer to it in Boulder is a fun place to graze the samples, check out the local culture (of the wealthy trust funders :) and to pick up some awesome lunch to take hiking.
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Whole Foods Market
695 S Broadway"Whole Paycheck" as we fondly refer to it in Boulder is a fun place to graze the samples, check out the local culture (of the wealthy trust funders :) and to pick up some awesome lunch to take hiking.
Arts & Culture
Absinthe House
1109 Walnut StBest place for techno/top 40 dancing in Boulder.
Best coffee shop in town. Live music many days of the week.
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The Laughing Goat
1709 Pearl StBest coffee shop in town. Live music many days of the week.
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
1750 13th StFun events. Interesting artists.
Century Theatre
1700 29th StWant to see a movie?
Movement Climbing & Fitness
2845 Valmont RdBest climbing gym in Boulder.
Boulder Rock Club
2829 Mapleton AveThe climbing gym for the locals and older crowd.
A fun place to experiment with rock climbing if you never have.... and excellent for you experts out there too.
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The Spot Bouldering Gym
3240 Prairie AveA fun place to experiment with rock climbing if you never have.... and excellent for you experts out there too.
CorePower Yoga
645 27th WayGet a free week of yoga.
Sightseeing
Beautiful setting. Great food at DINNER. Skip the lunch menu.
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The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StBeautiful setting. Great food at DINNER. Skip the lunch menu.
This is the best, and most beautiful way to get to downtown Pearl Street. Take a walk from my place and enjoy the gorgeous setting! Take 30th street north to the creek and turn left on the path.
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Boulder Creek Path
Boulder Creek PathThis is the best, and most beautiful way to get to downtown Pearl Street. Take a walk from my place and enjoy the gorgeous setting! Take 30th street north to the creek and turn left on the path.
You absolutely have to go here to see the Flatirons close up. At least drive by!!! Gorgeous.
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Chautauqua
You absolutely have to go here to see the Flatirons close up. At least drive by!!! Gorgeous.
A fantastic cardio workout close to town. My favorite hike. Trailhead is on Mapleton Ave.
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Mount Sanitas Trail
Mount Sanitas TrailA fantastic cardio workout close to town. My favorite hike. Trailhead is on Mapleton Ave.
A chill option for hiking if you have already been to Chautauqua.
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Shanahan Ridge Trailhead
1915 Lehigh StA chill option for hiking if you have already been to Chautauqua.
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetBoulder's walking mall. Another "must" see in Boulder.
Gorgeous place to chill, picnic and view the Flatirons. Lap swim at the pool in the summer.
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Scott Carpenter Park
1505 30th StGorgeous place to chill, picnic and view the Flatirons. Lap swim at the pool in the summer.
Shopping
REI
1789 28th StBest outdoor store ever.
Boulder's oldest mountaineering shop. Check out the pictures and old gear....it's like a museum. A good place to get local beta on the rock climbing. A bit pricey.
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Neptune Mountaineering
633 S BroadwayBoulder's oldest mountaineering shop. Check out the pictures and old gear....it's like a museum. A good place to get local beta on the rock climbing. A bit pricey.
Savers Thrift Store
695 BroadwayA bit of a drive, but the best thrift store in Boulder.
Hazel's Beverage World
1955 28th StAny alcohol you could ever imagine close by.
Harvest Wine & Spirits
3075 Arapahoe AveThe closest liquor store. OK selection.