This a great spot in my neighborhood. Buts close to both campus and Chautauqua Park so it can be pretty busy. It's a stand alone building and was originally built as a neighborhood grocery in 1932. It has also been a a convenience store and a short lived food coop. The current us is the best it has been since I moved here 50 years ago. It was such a good model that a second location was built over in Twenty Ninth Street at the end of the pandemic when the Peets coffee space was empty. The nice thing about the Hill location is that most customers come on foot or bicycle since there is only a little street park it. If you just come by car, please be courteous to the local neighbors who must use the street for their own cars too. The coffee bar is extremely popular but they also have teas and some sodas and bottled drinks and casual non alcoholic drinks. The kitchen serves brunch and lunch style foods from classic toasts and eggs , bowls of various sorts but the kitchen closes at 3 pm and the doors close at 4. My favorite item here has always been the blueberry ricotta toast but it was dropped last fall. So sad as I know others should like to see it come back too. But though I had a classic avocado toast with a busing friend yesterday. I went with a bowl today and as u hoped I will get 2 lunches out of it. They have also slimmed the menu this year as the kitchen is really small. They have fine tuned the bowls to include aspects of two. Today I ordered the Green Goddess Grain bowl so the best and healthiest forming of two worlds. I walked down for the takeout so I could eat at home with my own drink. They also have an app so it can be ready when yo arrive. The seating is ample in good weather like today but it can also be crowded as it attracts remote workers as they have phenomenal WiFi here. It's been a real asset to the neighborhood as well as visitors too. Even though the original owner has moved, the current owner has been involved since the beginning. read more

Alpine Modern Cafe - My Green Goddess Grain Boulder, very tasty and fresh. - Cafes Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

-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

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

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

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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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

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

Alpine Modern Cafe - Keto bowl - Cafes Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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

Alpine Modern Cafe - Croissant Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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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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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

Alpine Modern Cafe - Iced Matcha and quinoa salad bowl - Cafes Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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

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

Alpine Modern Cafe - Great Dane - Cafes Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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

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

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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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

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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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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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.

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

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

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

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

Alpine Modern Cafe - Salmon tartine - Cafes Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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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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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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

Alpine Modern Cafe - Nut tartine - Cafes Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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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I love this little coffee shop! Perfect for studying and getting some work done. The outside porch is really nice and the shop is located in a quiet, nice neighborhood. The drinks and food are delicious (especially avocado toast). The employees are nice and helpful. Would recommend :) read more

Yeah really great if you like spending over $50 at breakfast for some gross ass toast and super mid chai. They don't even serve you your food and our guy who took our order was a prick to me and my girlfriend. In terms of ambiance, you better be a liberal who enjoys wearing hiking boots to breakfast and eating around other peoples dogs because thats literally the only people that go here. I hope you guys lose all of your business to the successful ones down the road like the corner and Starbucks which are also overpriced but at least you'll enjoy your food and service. Unbelievable see you never. read more

Please fix the WiFi though. It's not "free" wifi. We all pay a Wi-Fi premium for our tasty beverages, with the expectation that the wireless internet will work consistently. But it cuts out every hour or so, giving patrons who are trying to work a small aneurism every time. read more

I randomly found this place up in the hill by CU. I had a great chai and a truly excellent little Nordic Paleo bread roll that had seeds and was Gluten Free, but tasted like real bread. I don't live in Boulder but when I'm there I will stop by just for those Nordic Buns ! So amazing!! read more

Alpine Modern Cafe - Nordic Paleo bun had the Texture of REAL BREAD! So yummy!! - Cafes Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Tucked away across a park on College Avenue, this place modulates time to its own pace. Charming surroundings, simple and delicious fare and the quiet but warm service I have come to enjoy in Boulder. Egg tartine, oat milk cappuccino and a peanut butter and honey terrine that I'm trying to stretch out. Life's little indulgences, like dawdling over a delightful breakfast after hiking Mt. Sanitas. read more

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