Three of us went here for dinner on a Saturday night. The walls are painted dark. The ceiling is black making the restaurant feel dark. The space is small and can get noisy and did when a party of 6 sat directly behind us. My friend ordered the special, beef stroganoff. I ordered the quinoa salad with blackened chicken and my aunt ordered a chicken dish. Our drink orders were taken promptly and delivered as was our food order. And then we waited longer than expected for the level of business that evening. Finally our food arrived. My blackened chicken was really black. I tasted a bit and it was burnt. I brought it to the server's attention and she told me it was blackened with spices. I told her it was burnt and asked if they could just cook some new chicken and return my salad plate so I could eat. Instead, I was made an entirely new salad ("So there wouldn't be any burnt taste on my salad," the server said.) This was inconvenient as my friend wouldn't eat his hot meal until I had my food in front of me. I had not asked for a new salad. The kitchen took it upon themselves to make up for a mistake that never should have been delivered to a customer. However, this was not my wish and it made me and my friend wait even longer to eat. Also, when the beef stroganoff was delivered, we all laughed. It was a huge piece of steak atop a bit of pasta with a light sauce and a few peas and such. The steak was tender and flavorful and the peas fresh. A nice dish, but a surprise at $30, which was not mentioned by the server, and not at all what he was expecting. The quinoa salad was fair. The spinach fresh and the serving size adequate, but the flavors and textures paled to Turley's Kitchen's Red Quinoa Salad. Also, the heat of the blackened chicken and the heat of the chipotle dressing was a bit much. My aunt reported the chicken was very tender. The clientele seemed to be local couples. I will try other restaurants before returning. read more

I gave this place 5 stars mainly because it's a diamond in the rough. It's not a fancy place, and it's rather small, but it has charm and it's the ONLY decent place to eat in the area. It seems to have a "regular" crowd at the tiny bar area every time I eat there, and the food is always tasty. When it's crowded, you have to sit fairly close to other customers which is something I don't prefer, but you will be pleasantly surprised if you give this place a visit. read more

Way too salty. I had the French onion soup and the pasta lunch special. Great staff, salty food :(

Can't fathom all the good reviews. We try it about once a year and it's always mediocre at best. Don't bring a vegetarian as a dinner guest read more

Local favorite, fabulous food and great service. I recommend the tuna ceviche, Brussels sprouts, and just about every thing else I've ever eaten there. read more

Best burger I've ever had. The staff was super friendly. Food was ready fast and they even split it for us. Yummy place fur dinner. .

Best restaurant in Gunbarrel and the best authentic Cincinnati Chili, it's better than any I have had in Cincinnati (I grew up there). My co-workers and I enjoy this great lunch spot at least once a week. Love the Reuben, wraps, soups, & chili. They have a great happy hour menu too! The service here is always spot on, ALL staff are friendly and knowledgable. Love this place! read more

I live in the neighborhood and Blue is a good option when you just don't feel like a) cooking, b) grabbing fried chicken, bag O' salad and bread from Kings, or c) heading out to Boulder or Longmont. They do everything well enough. Burgers are good, fries/salads/sides meet expectations, service is conscientious and well-meaning. On one recent trip in after parent-teacher conferences, our server was a but awkward in her charming mispronunciation of menu items like gorgonzola and saltimboca, but her actual waitressing ability exceeded her vocabulary skillls. Its a fine little restaurant. read more

This place is great! Try the stacked pot roast enchiladas! The sandwiches are awesome as well. We walk to this place from work all the time and have yet to be disappointed. read more

We tried this spot out for the first time today. The interior is very nice, a little like a quiet lounge / bar combined with a cafe. We had the make-your-own burger (delicious), and several items off the Happy Hour menu (2-6 pm) -- the smoked salmon pasta was very good, the Mac and Cheese, also, and the little cod "slider" sandwiches were delicious! Our waitress was very nice and low-key, and checked on us several times. Our food did not take long, and the quiet atmosphere with light jazz music playing was absolutely perfect for us! Happy to have discovered this little spot in Gunbarrel. We will definitely be back. read more

I love this place! My mom and I came here for a nice dinner, managed to hit happy hour and get some great apps and drinks. Also super close to work, I frequently order takeout because their sandwiches and Mac and cheese are amazing! read more

Nice ambiance, appropriate for a slightly upscale or casual-romantic meal. I had the mussels, an appetizer plenty large enough for a full meal. Also tried the shrimp Po' Boy sandwich. Both were great. A few beers local beers are on tap and the wine selection is varied and appealing. Went there with my young kids, and to my surprise (given the ambiance), they were welcomed and well fed from a fantastic children's menu. (My daughter's pasta may have been the best dish on our table!) A pleasant surprise to find such a nice restaurant nestled in the same shopping center as a grocery store, gas station and Burger King. Don't let its neighbors fool you. It's a great place for a reasonably priced meal with a great menu. read more

Cafe Blue has an amazing menu...offering everything from tasty burgers, to amazing pastas & salads, to specialty dishes created by a talented chef. Full bar provides the best margaritas in Gunbarrel, and happy hour pricing and choices are perfect. The staff is awesome, too! read more

We really enjoy this local restaurant. Service is extremely good. Food is delicious.

My wife and I and our two boys ate here for lunch on a Monday. The staff was friendly and attentive and the food was very tasty. My wife and oldest son had the pulled pork sandwich special which they both enjoyed and had the Reuben sandwich which was also very good. Unfortunately, their kids menu wasn't as friendly for a picky eater like my 8 year old. In addition, the guys was a bit pricier than most other restaurants that I've been to that were shown as 2 dollar signs on the Yelp scale. Overall, it was a good experience that I would recommend to others. read more

Very small, quiet, quaint cafe. Staff is super friendly and very attentive. Ordered the Chicken & Penne, huge serving for reasonable price. Surprisingly a little spice to it. Good blues music playing. A little dark inside for 3pm but otherwise an enjoyable lunch. read more

Cafe Blue - Cafes Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

This is the best place to eat in Gunbarrel hands down. I thought i was out of luck for food in this town (aside from an over priced sub at snarfs). Cafe Blue has a great environment, amazing seafood selection and great happy hour. i eat at restaurants all over the country due to traveling for work, and i must say that this place has everything i hope to see when looking at menus. (Huge Bonus for "mamas little yalla pils" on tap). Blackened Salmon sandwich is amazing. Eat here, give the your business, they deserve it. read more

The best food in Gunbarrel,and I've lived in that area for 18 years. The owners really add their personal touch to your visits,and it's always a perfect meal. Always order the special of the day,especially if you like fish. The bar is a little too small , because it can be hard to get a front row seat. read more

Great salad, great service would definitely would recommend it to friends. Not the greatest in the atmosphere category, bar in front as you walk in. Not much in the way of bar seating. read more

Tasty food. Good service. A nice place for lunch. We sat outside and enjoyed a cool breeze. My salmon was delicious.

Fast, comfortable and friendly service. Three of us each had very good lunch meals. A little pricey but within the control limits. The spicy shrimp over penne was very good as were the meatloaf and Cuban sandwiches enjoyed by my associates. read more

Cafe Blue - Front entrance - Cafes Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I think these guys do a great job.... favorite item is stacked enchiladas. Second for lunch and s tune sandwich.

We can not say enough great things about Cafe Blue and the amazing staff and owner. We have been without a kitchen for several weeks and they have welcomed us with open arms and outstanding service...And then there is the food! Delicious every single time. Thank you Cafe Blue! read more

I try it every few months as there are few options in the area. Food still OK to Not Bad, service about the same. Main complaint is that they have no real vegetarian menu at dinner. I asked the waiter if I could substitute portebella as they had it on the lunch menu but was refused. Not sure if they are trying to be a bistro or bar/restaurant. A little pricey for a place in a strip mall but not too bad read more

The clam chowder was amazing. Tomato and mozzarella salad was delicious but could have been larger for the price. Nice atmosphere. I would definitely eat there again! read more

This is the second time I have eaten at Cafe Blue. Both times the food was well plated, sufficient quantity, and tasty. One visit I had a salad and the other time a sandwich; each was a good combinations of ingredients which I found very satisfying. The service was friendly and prompt. The decor fits with the area and the seating plan, though a little tight, is comfortable. read more

SOOOO good. I went here for a work lunch and went back the next week for more. The food is healthy and delicious. The environment is quiet and darker. The sides are as big as meals at most places. I got the pesto chicken sandwich with a side of mac and cheese and both are so good. I think about it all the time! Highly recommended. Definitely get the mac and cheese! read more

As with lots of restaurants, this is a hit and miss. Ask your server what they like, what is popular on the menu. Stay away from the firecracker shrimp at $11. Six small boiled shrimp covered in buffalo sauce. MEH. The chicken piccata I ordered was nothing to write home about. Where was the lemon? The pasta was overcooked and the chicken breast was unbreaded and a bit dry. Disappointing to say the least. read more

I was looking for a place to find a good burger to take to work. I decided to come here and get the California Burger. When I came in the front door I was greeted by the husband and wife that operated the establishment. They were very funny and sarcastic. Someone had drew on the back of the lead chef and I had a good laugh. When it came to the food, I got an enormous helping of fries and the burger was cooked to perfection. I definitely had a food baby after eating the entire thing. I was very satisfied and I will be back. read more

We have been looking for somewhere local to eat that will set a good standard. The service was fantastic, but we found the food to be overpriced for its quality. My fiancé had the hamburger, which was overcooked and greasy. My club sandwich was an interesting experience. The meet was on the sandwich, and The bread was toasted, but the rest of the club was on the side as a garnish. There was one very small piece of lettuce for the entire sandwich, and two thin slices of tomato. The sandwich lacked taste and was incredibly greasy... Overall an okay experience, but we won't be back soon. read more

Don't go, we got food poisoning! I would give no stars if I could! We actually ended up in the hospital during our vacation. To top it off the food was not even good. It was overpriced and tasted like a frozen TV dinner reheated in the microwave. Can't believe we paid for food poisoning, do yourself a favor and stay FAR away. read more

Save yourself and stay away!! We both got food poisoning and ended up in the hospital! To top it off the food was way overpriced and tasted worst than fast food! read more

Horrible.... I ordered a burger and a beer for $20.00(total rip off) half way threw my meal I looked up and saw one of the cooks pick his nose and eat it ruined my meal and appetite for the rest of the day. My stomach gets upset just thinking about it really $20.00 for that i should be saying it was the best burger of my life for that amount of money. read more

Excellent food, friendly staff, classy small town atmosphere. I can't wait to go back!

What a pleasant surprise! Great service, food, & prices! Blackened salmon sandwich. So good! I will eat here again when back in the area.

I took my family on a weekend getaway to Boulder Colorado. We stayed in North Boulder Colorado and a very nice Hampton Inn. I used my yelp app to look for nearby restaurants. My family and I walked from the Hampton Inn to the café. It was in a shopping center but easy to fine. The restaurant was busy but we were seated easily. The staff and the wine list were incredible. We ordered appetizers and then dinner. I had the tuna, which was on the daily special, it was delicious. My oldest daughter and a gnocchi dish that was splendid. My other daughter had the blackened salmon on top of risotto she asked for no vegetables and they able to accommodated her with no problems. Her dish was great. My wife had a chicken and pasta dish that she loved. This restaurant exceeded all of our expectations and I would highly recommend it. The prices are moderately priced, it was a good value for what we received. Thanks to the staff and owners of the restaurant we had a wonderful time. read more

Fantastic food. Family run restaurant with great staff and chef. If you are in the area it is a must go to.

Great food. Ravioli was so good. House salad excellent. Salmon w avocado sauce was delicious. Very nice house red, generous pour. Excellent service!!!!! read more

Decent american cuisine - convenient for Gunbarrel - I agree with some reviews that say the back area should be more closed off to preserve the ambience but it is a smaller resturaunt so tight quarters can do this - The food I've had has always been good (Chiken Saltimbocca like a mofo!) but is a little pricier than one would expect (gotta keep the lights on I suppose) - Never kept waiting and never left unhappy read more

Expect great coffee and quality food made fresh! I'm glad this is within walking distance and will be going here again and again.