We love this place. Coffee is great, food is tasty and the staff is nice. I only wish portions were bigger. Both outside and inside are great to hang out at. It gets quite busy on weekends. Highly recommended. read more

3.5 stars Cute little shop with indoor and outdoor seating, good parking, and plenty of food and drink options. Unfortunately, it's a little on the pricey side, as I paid $8 for a small iced chai with pumpkin and oat milk (no picture ). I got the sweet chai and while it was good, I couldn't taste much of the pumpkin flavor. 2026 #44 read more

I really love this place and enjoy visiting when I am visiting Boulder, CO! I remember coming here back in 2017 when I first discovered this place after a good bike ride around Chautauqua Park. I was tired after a good ride and this was the perfect stop to rest and relax. Fast forward 9 years later, I am in town again and my friends that live close by suggested we come here for breakfast. The place opens at 7am and we were able to get a table outside and we all ordered what we wanted. Everyone was super happy with their order including me! And funny enough, on the same day, I came back in here at 3pm as I was backing from Pearl St Mall and it was a hot day and needed a nice refreshing drink. I ordered an iced hibiscus lemonade and it was good! Not too sweet but so full of hibiscus flavor! Yea! This is one of my favorite places in Boulder! The ambiance, the high quality food and drinks, and the good service all makes this place exceptional! read more

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On a nice day with a house guest, it seemed a perfect solution for a light but healthy breakfast before she went on a morning hike. They open early so there is time to eat and digest a bit before heading up to Chautauqua on foot for a 9 am start time. We all had a tasty and healthy light meal and a drink to go with it. I had a breakfast croissant and ordered only one egg to lighten it up. Most can eat the full order which has two. I also ordered a decaf cortado with oat milk which satisfied my morning tastebuds. My husband had the bacon egg toast and coffee and our guest had the granola fruit bowl and a classic latte. Everything was perfect for the day. Nice weather, sunny but not too hot, and tine enough to stroll up a few blocks with some energy to burn. The original location always is the perfect stop on the way to Chautauqua. read more

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The outside seating was very cute. Sandwhiches were alright but a tad expensive. Coffee was standard.

We love to eat at Alpine Modern when we are visiting in Boulder. The food is always fresh and delicious and they are able to accommodate a couple family members that have food allergies. It's a must stop when in Boulder. read more

-I got an iced chai with almond milk and it was awful -it hardly had chai in it, it was basically a full cup of pure almond milk -service was quick and atmosphere was nice, people were there with their computers working -overpriced for what it was, don't go here if you'd like an iced chai read more

We visited for lunch and sampled several dishes, all of which were delicious. I ordered the Golden Chai Latte, along with a breakfast croissant and a ham and Gruyère melt, and everything was outstanding. The service was excellent, and the cozy atmosphere made the place feel very welcoming. It's easy to see why this spot gets so busy, and I will definitely be returning soon. read more

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I went on a Saturday around 10:30am, so service was a bit slow since it was super busy which wasn't an issue. Ambience was nice, they have a nice outdoor patio. The food was alright I'd eat it again, but it likely wouldn't be my first choice. Prices were also pretty good read more

Alpine Modern is hands down the best cafe in Boulder Colorado! Service is a 11/10 workers and very helpful and nice, Alpine is allways adding to the menu but I allways go back to the Caprese sandwich! The atmosphere is vary small town coffee shop vibes and I love it! highly recommen! read more

Very cute place with a very cute vibe. I loved the food, good coffee, I loved the outdoor patio. read more

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I've been to a few popular cafes listed on Yelp in the area and this is by far my favorite one. This was definitely busier during the weekday than on the weekend mainly because people like to work on their laptop here. It was pretty busy a Thursday around 2-3PM, I love the new unique drinks such as ube latter, matcha strawberry and cold brew lavender, all of which I've tried. I can definitely taste the strawberry compared to other coffee shops that serve this drink. The ube latte wasn't too sweet even though it has condense milk and it was great! I love the ambience, it's bright, clean, and nicely decorated with plants. It wasn't too noisy but still busy with customers. The service was excellent, probably the best I've had in any coffee shop in the USA. I ordered a drink but their machine was done after I ordered, so they gave me a refund plus a gift card for the inconvenience...wow! Definitely recommend this place! read more

App ordering & online ordering work seamlessly (but doesn't take Apple Pay)- for that you have to go inside. Cool white and black tile floors with marble counters reminds me of a French cafe. Croissant sandwich is delicious (although you can tell the croissant itself isn't great when compared to other places like Jeannot's). Happy we stopped here before a hike. If I lived here I would definitely return. read more

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The barista is too busy talking to the cashier to care but this isn't even close to the 16oz I paid for. read more

Alpine Modern Cafe - Not a 16oz latte - Cafes Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Found this coffee shop on Yelp & what a cute little place! Loved that there were big windows with beautiful views of the mountains. The coffee was delicious, it has that tangy taste that I love. The breakfast was also delish. I loved that my brioche sandwich was made with boiled eggs, very different but so yum! Anytime I'm back in this area, I will be returning! read more

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Would I say it's the best cup of joe in the city-no. Would I say it's a great vibe and well designed for studying or social gathers-sure. The patio is great but the inside is a little stuffy. They have massive table in the middle which might be good for study groups but not much else. The food was pretty looking but lack lust in taste. I had a London fog to drink and I did like that. I love that it's local owned and close to campus for ease of access. read more

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Nice little cafe, kind small and with it being super packed made it feel a little cramped. Sat outside and enjoyed the patio seating! Quinoa salad bowl was good not best I've ever tasted but definitely top 10. Good spot try it when in Boulder! read more

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Love love love. Legit coffee, delish pastries and other food options, fabulous staff, all in a chill-vibe environment.

High quality ingredients. Friendly staff. Great coffee. And I got to pet a Great Dane. read more

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This is one of my favorite coffee shops in Boulder! Their drinks are always so delicious, and their food hits the spot every time. I especially like the smoked salmon toast. Their location on the hill is also amazing for sitting outside and enjoying the weather or studying. The staff is always so kind and welcoming as well. Highly recommend!! read more

Cute cafe. Perfect fresh tasting food. Variety of coffees and teas. Friendly staff. Fair pricing for quality food and presentation read more

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Such a cute neighborhood coffee shop with hood east quick eats! We tried (4) different toasts: Burrata Toast Classic Avocado Toast Prosciutto Toast Blueberry Ricotta toast I listed them in order of my preference but they were all hands down incredible!!! I'm just in particular not a sweets girl so the berry one wasn't as incredible. I also normally am not crazy about pesto so would have normally not ordered the burrata toast but oh my this was by far my FAVORITE ONE! The pesto is not over powering and the ingredients compliment so well. read more

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Everything's is mediocre here with the exception of the service which is actually horrible, the employees, including the managers are dismissive and don't care about the customers. The manager refused to warm up our pastries because it was close to 5 pm (their closing time) and she kicked us out at 4:59pm. Not coming back! read more

Absolutely my favorite place. Good coffee with amazing view of the flatiron. A little bit on the expensive side but it's worth it. read more

Iced Mocha - was okay, it had a little sour taste (from short brew time?). Iced Matcha - the matcha wasn't very subtle. However, it was just the right amount of sweetness. Avocado Tartine - the bread was crunchy and moist. The avocado was good. Ham Crepe Burrito - the crepe became a mush even though we ate it right after we got the order there. The crepe stuck to the wrapper. The filling and flavor was good. read more

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Okay, where does one start... You'll find all the elite white folks in this place -- academics, college types, hippie, yuppie, outdoor, if you want to observe elite white people in the wild, come here. Not a lot of diversity here, but that's Boulder. Not a lot of diversity (for an explanation of this watch the movie: this is not who we are). The five stars is because I love their handmade drinks and foods. It's one of the few spots that the food actually has some flavor. You can taste the intention in the food and drinks. The servers seem cool, too. They all seem to work together well. If you get a chance, go here. read more

I feel like Alpine is getting great again. Amazing environment, especially the location in Chautauqua, and the staff are super friendly, food looks good (haven't tried recently). I do hope they consider bringing in some local / higher quality pastries, but it's not a dealbreaker. read more

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This is one of my favorite spots in Boulder. The coffees and teas are on point and don't miss the food... Everything I've had there has been really good! I had a smoked salmon and avocado sandwich, which was delicious and the bread was really really wonderful. read more

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A bit more expensive but very good coffee and food. Inside tends to be crowded if you're looking for a quieter spot.

Heirloom Avocado Toast is solid. Great atmosphere... indoor and outdoor seating. Nice place to chill.

Delicious latte....line was long but moved quickly. The patio was lovely to sit at for a coffee break.

Great little break cafe. Good coffee. Tartine were made perfectly. Great spot for light breakfast read more

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After having a meeting here a couple of weeks ago and mentally labelling it as a great place to get some work done, I came back earlier today to be productive. The Wi-Fi here is reliable, and you have your choice of Fast, Faster, and Fastest. (I assume most people will choose Fastest, so I tend to go for just Fast.) There are also outlets under pretty much every table inside, excluding the community table. You can camp out here for a while, especially when you're equipped with a strong cup of a coffee and some delicious cafe food. I ordered a cup of black coffee and the turkey pesto sandwich with arugula to tide myself over for lunch. Since the plain black coffee was $3, I shamelessly got a sticky bun for "free" as part of the Yelp app check-in offer to make myself feel less ripped off. Yes, the food and drinks are very, very expensive. However, I reconcile that by telling myself that I'm essentially paying for a co-working space. Street parking is plentiful-- there is no time limit if you park on 9th, and I believe a two-hour limit on the smaller residential streets. Will definitely come back again next time I need to just focus while drink some bougie coffee and eat some bougie food. read more

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Great spot, good food and friendly staff. The college kids kinda of ruin the atmosphere, but it's still worth a visit, especially for the views. read more

The chai I had was great! The service was super fast, too which was great. This place gives off some great vibes for a place to study after classes or hang out with friends. There were some students working on their laptops in the cafe and a range of people in the seating area outside. Honestly, I loved the outdoor seating area. It's a quiet enough place to make it a great spot to relax, get work done, or socialize with a small group. Highly recommend. read more

I love Alpine Modern, while everything is slightly overpriced, I don't think that's out of character. It's on the hill, but out of all the craziness. The restaurant is beutiful inside, with nice tables and nice marble. The staff is patient, and the vibes are immaculate. I got a chai and a peanut butter tartine, and neither disappointed. Everything felt fresh and delicious. Would go again. read more

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Yummy food and comfortable atmosphere. Doesn't feel like it's on the Hill. A little spendy but great options for vegetarians.

One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had, paired along with some delicious coffee. Easily the best cafe in Boulder

The restaurant itself is really cute, and my matcha was great. The lady you order from was kind of impatient but whatever haha. My sandwich was so bad I could barely get through eating the smaller half of it. The mustard on it was sooo overpowering and there was one piece of ham it was just actually bad. read more

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A Boulder-local friend of ours suggested that THIS should be the coffee shop we visit while we were in town; you should always listen to the locals! This place had that trendy, aesthetic mountain vibe that you crave for Instagram-worthy shots, and what's better, everything was delicious. We went for "brunch" on a Friday mid-morning. It was pretty busy when we arrived, and honestly the only reason I've dinged a star is because of the counter service. Having worked in the service industry myself, I know how little effort it takes to simply acknowledge that you know someone's waiting for your attention, and to quickly say "Hey, thanks for waiting! I'll be with you in just a sec!" I completely understand that prepping drinks is time-consuming, and I'm happy to wait, but we stood, at the actual register, un-acknowledged for a good 5 minutes. Under different circumstances (not highly recommended by a friend we were visiting, or if we were local and knew other options in the area, etc.), I likely would've walked out. :/ Minor inconvenience, and again, I understand being in their shoes. We obviously stuck it out, and the food and drinkies made up for it! Salmon Tartine 4/5 :: if it's on the menu, my husband will always order anything salmon-and-lox-esque, and he really liked this rendition! Thick, "good bread" piled high with smoked salmon, topped with pickled onions, dill and chives and drizzle of EVOO. Avo Tartine 4/5 :: I opted to add the six-minute egg, which sat next to a lemony avocado rough-mash sprinkled with paprika and radish slices on another slice of "good bread." Cortado 5/5 :: (equal parts espresso and milk) served in trendy glassware. Espresso was smooth and balanced. The weather was great, so we sat outside, and also enjoyed a kouign amann and morning bun, which we let sit in the sun to get toasty warm before eating :) Thank you, come again? Yeah! If we're ever in the area again, though I do hope to have better service next time. read more

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