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    Boxcar Coffee - Pearl Cafe

    4.4 (477 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    kouign amman (pronounced queen aman)
    Andi P.

    5 Stars across the board- coffee, pastries, atmosphere, service. The coffee here is fantastic. Full stop. I got a cortado so I could really enjoy the espresso, and enjoy I did! The pastries are the kind you'd hope for in a dedicated bakery. Every one of them was exceptional and I could pick a favorite among the three I tried. HIGHLY recommend the: - potato rosemary danish, - kouign amman (pronounced queen aman), - and apple fritter (these tend to sell out early!) I may be back later today or tomorrow to get more of these. They're THAT good. The staff was lovely and that's worth mentioning for a coffee shop that's so good you would accept a bit of snoot. Super kind and open to offering suggestions. And atmosphere is 10/10. Grab a seat, your laptop, and some f&b and enjoy. We got a seat in a little side room with a skylight and big plant (still open to the main room) and hung out for a while. Overall, the kind of coffee shop that makes me wish I lived here to do some work here, enjoy their brews, and order their Thanksgiving pies for my fam!

    Kouign-amann
    Caroline Y.

    Boxcar coffee roasters roasts coffee in-house and also makes all pastries in house. I ordered a seasonal pumpkin spice latte and a Kouign-amann pastry, which is like a flaky, buttery pastry coated with caramelized sugar. The pastry was super delicious and I could've eaten 10 of them! I wasn't as into my pumpkin spice latte - the flavor just wasn't for me. I do think that the quality of the espresso was good and I would be open to trying other coffee drinks next time. The interior is nice and there's a lot of seating, but be warned that the tables are very close together. I think a lot of college students frequent this location to hang and work on laptops. Overall, a solid choice if you're in the area.

    Cappuccino, mocha and hot chocolate, all with oat milk
    Karen S.

    Lines out the door and paid parking, if you can even find any spots. What's the big fuss about? Boxcar Coffee, of course! This place is good, very good, and the locals know it. Gluten free and dairy free baked items. Friendly staff, skilled baristas. Cramped seating. This coffee shop is worth it all.

    Anna J.

    Great coffee shop whether you're looking to park it and work for a couple hours or stop in and grab a treat and a drink. We did the latter and it was a great stop while we were in Boulder. I got a cortado and a chocolate chip cookie. The cookie was delicious and had plenty of chocolate. My one complaint is I felt like it took a while for my drink to be made but once i had it, it was a delicious cortado. Great coffee shop!

    Cold brew
    Dawn N.

    My drink was really good. The coffee was strong and fresh. My colleague purchased the tea, which is brewed to order. They were a bit busy in the morning but that is expected. However, they did move pretty quickly. The staff wasn't the friendliest, but I would return for the coffee when in town.

    Black Velvet
    Anh P.

    We were looking for a good coffee shop in Boulder where we were staying. This place has a roaster in the name so figured you can't go wrong. More than a coffee shop, there's food and wine you can order as well. The inside is pretty roomy and there are people with their work laptops here. There are seasonal coffee drinks you can order from and we went with the Black Velvet. It was creamy and you can definitely taste the coffee. There was a hint of sour in the coffee, which most people would like. This place is pretty busy on a Monday around noon.

    Kara L.

    We sat outside with our corgis and had a lovely breakfast. The food was delicious - the toast was amazing, and my breakfast sandwich was one of the best I've had. You can tell they put real care into their breakfast dishes. The coffee was great too, and the outdoor area had a nice calm, easygoing vibe.

    Pistachio Croissant
    Zachary K.

    Holy smokes. There was a line. The line is worth it. The baked goods are top notch. So is the coffee. Plenty of seating. Just a great great spot overall

    Cardamom Rose Latte
    Varun S.

    Super cute coffee shop in my favorite mountain town - Boulder!!! Seasonal lattes keep changing- I treated myself to the cardamom rose latte before heading up to the Rocky Mountains.

    Kronut
    Gabriela Z.

    Kronut was decent and coffee was good. Atmosphere is great to work or study. People working were a little rude and impatient.

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    Great coffee, yummy breakfast sandwiches, friendly service and a relaxed vibe. Right on Pearl Street it's also great people watching.

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    Surprisingly busy for a Friday morning but delicious Cortados are worth the wait! Nice staff & great interior space!

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    Tasty lattes and cortados. Really nice place to sit and work. They always have great music!

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