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    Flower Child

    4.4 (384 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Chicken Chilled Sesame Noodles Kung Pow Cauliflower
    Katie C.

    In town to visit CU and wanted a healthy quick lunch! The space is open and well appointed - lots of tables and cute ambiance! The menu is definitely different and everything was excellent quality! This wouldn't be a place to bring picky eaters but we enjoyed it!

    Bruce D.

    Excellent food. Build your own entree. Service was quick , Food delivered to your table, per a number flag ure given. cleanup was efficient and un rushed. Dining area is clean and modern.

    Mediterranean Chicken Kabob
    Alexa G.

    A great healthy lunch spot! They have a great menu of different options - salads, bowls, wraps, etc. And a variety of drinks too. Their lemonade was really good and not overly sweet. I got the Mediterranean chicken kabob bowl and it was super yummy! You order at the counter and then they bring the food out to you. And the inside was super cute. They also have a covered patio which would be nice to sit outside when it's warm. I would definitely come back!

    Chopped Vegetable Salad
    Alex L.

    Clean and healthy feeling food! They have a variety of bowls and salads. Tried the chopped vegetable salad which was tasty, definitely a very gingery dressing. It was exactly what I needed.

    Peruvian Braised Beef
    Josh N.

    While visiting Boulder my wife and I were happy to find Flower Child. Of course we only have so much time while visiting and want to try so many places but Flower Child was so good we had to have it twice in such a short time. The food was so fresh and flavorful and the abundance of gluten free options really was fantastic. And of course that chocolate chip cookie really hit the spot. Especially after letting it warm up a little in the sun! We will gladly come back next time we are in town. The staff was very friendly and helpful and attentive to keeping things flowing smoothly. There is ample indoor seating and a nice outdoor space as well.

    Salad with grilled chicken  nice sangria and lemonade also
    Bill M.

    Very excellent place for a healthy meal whereby you don't feel like...well... crap after you eat there. Very tasty salads and a very good fruit side dish Go there... Again!

    Thai Chicken & Shrimp Meatballs
    Cheryl H.

    What a cute place! They have a very healthy fresh menu with interesting items and combinations. The Thai chicken meatballs were incredible, the dish looks small but it was so filling. They have a variety of drink options to choose from including rose petal lemonade and tea. The service was fast and the place was very busy, very popular.

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    Donna C.

    A solid option if you are wanting casual fast healthy food. Order at the counter and build your own meal or choose from one of the preset options. We've gotten food to go and eaten inside many times. My family loves this place - good or vegetarian options. I personally find it a little bit pretentious, like they are trying too hard to be "Boulder".

    Miso crunch salad with steak and steak entree with cauliflower risotto and maple butternut squash
    Sophie W.

    First off the food was amazing! Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious, the steak was imo perfectly done and the portions were large, I loved the risotto and squash as well! The server and cashiers were all very nice and their service was fast. I also saw a customer complaining to the staff about the food and they handled it extremely well when he was being rude. The place also had amazing ambiance it was well lit, clean and the decoration were beautiful!

    Avocado Caesar w/ chicken
    Hannah M.

    Ate lunch here for the first time today, and it was so delicious! Portions are generous and the quality of the food is amazing--definitely worth the price. We got the ginger miso crunch with salmon (cooked medium rare, as requested) and the avocado caesar with chicken. I couldn't believe how generous they were with the avocado! I don't think I've ever been given this much at any restaurant...like ever. Please don't change that, because that would be such a disappointment. Also, props to flower child for actually cooking our salmon to medium rare--you'd be surprised how many restaurants, even in Hawaii, mess that one up and ignore the customer's request. Loved the ambiance and the option to sit indoors or outdoors. Staff was nice as well, which can make or break a dining experience. I'd definitely return and would consider doing take out in the future. Highly recommend.

    Slit Brussels Sprout Saad and Chicken Enchilada Bowl (split so there was another two plates for my wife).

    Stopped by Flower Child in Boulder, was looking for a place to be outside with our dog on the patio, as well as some Gluten free food options. They didn't disappoint, my wife and I split the Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad along with the Chicken Enchilada Bowl(she is not GF and loved both). Both were amazing and they split the plates for us. We will come back when in town. Highly recommend.

    Strawberry salad
    Paula C.

    While traveling I try to be extra conscious of my eating habits. So often it's tempting to just grab and go with something quick that's not nutritious. My girlfriend recommended we try Flower Child in Boulder while we were out and about. The atmosphere is beautiful, the staff are very kind, the food taste so fresh and clean. I ordered the strawberry beet salad & Thai wrap. Both taste absolutely fresh and amazing. I felt full, energized after lunch and didn't feel like I needed a nap!

    Kale Salad side
    Tracie L.

    This place was great. It felt really inviting. The atmosphere was great. The food was delicious. The staff was good, not great, but you don't interact with them much, so that's fine. I had a bowl and added chicken, it was really good. My husband had a wrap and liked it. I also got a kale side salad and he got a GF Mac & cheese salad. We liked all of it. The sweet potatoes were amazing!! The lemon avocado (I think that's what it was) dressing was delicious. I also got a cashew Choc chip cookie. It was good. I'd definitely return and would like one closer to home.

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    Love love love! Best bowls and big enough to have plenty for leftovers. Beautiful inside

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    Spruce Farm & Fish

    Spruce Farm & Fish

    3.8
    (311 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Loved this place! The hotel and ambiance are old Colorado cool. The service was excellent although…read morea little slow due to Spruce being absolutely packed on Christmas day. The food was excellent. Flank steak perfectly done and handsomely plated (not sure I've ever used that phrase, but it works here) and the Boulder Scramble was great. There are a ton of great places in Boulder, and this should be high on anyone's list.

    This experience nearly broke our family. My husband who spent many years in food service was so…read morecranky from the service, or lack there of, it took my daughter and me several hours afterwards to calm him down. I consider myself a fair reviewer, and will do my best to provide constructive criticism in hopes the management will take some steps to educate their staff. My husband, daughter and I spent the night at the Boulderado on the evening of 4/23. In the morning -4/24 -while they finished packing I went down to the restaurant first to get a table as we only had about 50 minutes to go back to our room to get our belongings and check out. The restaurant was not very busy, and I thought to myself, "Great!" The hostess picked up 3 menus, then paused, sighed, and said she wanted to give the server a bit more time to catch up, and she asked me to sit on a bench, though there were multiple open tables where I would have gladly waited. My husband and daughter joined me shortly thereafter and the hostess finally seated us, saying there was only one server working. She handed us 2 breakfast menus when there were clearly 3 of us, and my husband had to get up and go to the host stand to get another one. Our server came by after some time and took our order. Oddly, we saw a different server with another table so she was not the only server working after all. She brought my husby's coffee, but no spoon. Well, at least there was a knife because several servers passed our table without even a glance. He was never asked if he wanted a refill, even when he asked for a spoon and his cup was nearly empty. She didn't even give him enough time to ask for more. The kicker was the manager, pony tail guy- standing outside the restaurant in front of the coffee bar with our server and two other young ladies, laughing it up while we were sitting there completely surrounded by no coffee. Not one person asked if they could bring us anything else throughout the entirety of our meal. We literally had to wave them down for the spoon, then nothing. Time was running out so I sent my grumpy husband and frustrated daughter back to the room to get our luggage and said I'd wait for the server to pay. I sat there another 5 minutes holding my credit card up, and even caught the eye of pony tail guy across the bar, but eventually had to just go to the bartender to ask for the bill. I likely could have just walked out without paying and no one would have even noticed! I will say the food was fine. Hubby had the Denver omelette, which he said was flavorful, and our daughter and I each had the Avocado toast which was very nice. Loved the seedy bread. However, the service-or lack thereof- left a bad taste in our mouths. We love the Boulderado and will be back, but unless there is some training of their young waitstaff we aren't likely to return to Spruce. Overall, the restaurant staff seemed completely disinterested in the customers and couldn't be bothered to even offer a friendly smile. For a hotel like the Boulderado with the reputation of a historic gem, we expect much more from their restaurant. We have dined there previously, most recently last year when we had a lovely server, a much more mature and professional lady who was lively and joked with us. It was a very busy morning and she made sure we felt taken care of even when things took longer. We left with a smile on our faces. A few final words of wisdom- 1) even if things are busy, stop by a new table to offer a pleasant word and let customers know someone will be with them shortly, even if it's not your table 2) when you bring coffee be sure you provide a spoon, and at least one check in about a refill 3) stop by to ask if your customers need anything else, and get them their check in a timely manner 4) if you are a manager, don't stand around gabbing with your staff in plain sight of your customers, while said customers are being ignored, and 5) a smile goes a long way. The only smile we got was from the bartender who at one point seemed to be the only person running the show.

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    West End Tavern

    West End Tavern

    4.0
    (819 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Happy hour specials

    We stopped by for a drink and to kill some time before dinner. The upstairs patio was packed and no…read morelonger accepting guests, but we were lucky enough to snag one of the street side table. We ordered couple different drinks and shared a jalapeño cornbread skillet as a snack. My Spa Day (a elderflower flavored gin based cocktail) was delicious, refreshing and not too sweet. The tiny flower garnish added a nice touch. The cornbread was decent (3/5). It was moist, but fell apart easily and difficult to take out of the skillet. It also tasted like it's from a pre-made mix. Overall a nice spot to hang out in the Pearl St. area. Maybe I'll try some other food here too.

    The reviews mislead. We arrived and sat at the bar. The employees were hospitable and friendly…read moreenough. We ordered a Philly cheesesteak and the fried chicken sandwich. This was not it. The Philly was super greasy and the cheese was on the side. There was so much gristle and fat it was hard to eat. The bun was also super crunchy instead of crispy and light. The chicken was also terrible. It was a little thinly sliced chicken breast, that maybe got pounded out too thin and then fried. It needed a lot more seasoning- the sweet pickle slices were also contrasting to the honey mustard- it just left a literal bad taste in my mouth- lastly, the fries I recieved were soft, cold, and unsalted. We were only in CO for a week and this was the worst thing we ate.

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    West End Tavern
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    River and Woods

    River and Woods

    4.0
    (577 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Went here with a group of friends and immediately understood why people love this place. River and…read moreWoods has that very specific cozy Boulder atmosphere that somehow feels both rustic and intimate without trying too hard. The whole space feels warm and relaxed in a way that makes you want to stay longer than planned. Food was genuinely very good across the board and the service struck that perfect balance of being attentive without constantly interrupting the table or hovering over conversations. I'd especially recommend it for small groups or date nights because it manages to feel social without getting overwhelmingly loud. Parking is mostly street parking, but we didn't have too much trouble finding a spot nearby.

    A group and I visited River and Woods for dinner on a weekday. We easily found parking on the…read morestreet right in front of the restaurant where there is a sign to easily identify it. I think the best thing about River and Woods is the interior and exterior decoration. It is very clear that a lot of thought and time was put into the atmosphere here. From the cute door knocker to the bathroom wallpaper, the theme is well-executed. The food was a bit disappointing. The blue oyster mushroom appetizer was extremely salty. I thought it was just me but the rest of the table agreed as well. My trout was well-cooked and I enjoyed it quite a bit. The chicken was also salty although cooked well. I did not try the burger but I was told it was salty as well. The prices of all the items were quite high for what I thought was presented. Service was good and thankfully our waters were filled frequently for how much water we were drinking due to the high salt content.

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    Braised Shortrib; gnocchi verde with grilled chicken.
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    Blackbelly Market

    Blackbelly Market

    4.2
    (735 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    I'll be dreaming about Blackbelly dinner until I get to have it again…read more We didn't have a reservation and were able to sneak in as a walk-in after only a short wait. The service was amazing and the entire staff was so knowledgeable about the menu. Every time they would bring us something, they explained each ingredient and the person that made it. I've heard they have amazing breakfast burritos at the Market so I'll need to come see for myself sometime soon. Would totally recommend and will be bringing out of town visitors here to show off.

    We were actually having a really good experience here. The food was good, the service was solid,…read moreand overall we were genuinely enjoying ourselves. The drinks were definitely expensive, but we were happy to pay for a quality experience at an upscale restaurant. We ordered multiple appetizers, had several drinks, sat at the bar for quite a while, and honestly about to leave thinking this was a place we would probably come back to. That changed the second the bill arrived. Buried into the check was a 7% "kitchen surcharge." In other words, the restaurant decided to pass along kitchen payroll costs directly onto the customer without being upfront about it. If you're not paying close attention, you could easily end up tipping on top of that surcharge as well, essentially paying an extra hidden fee without realizing it. At a restaurant positioning itself as upscale and classy, this came across as incredibly tacky and cheap. Pay your staff properly and price your menu accordingly instead of sneaking surprise fees onto the bill at the very end. That's not hospitality. That's the kind of nickel and diming people expect from budget airlines, not a supposedly high end dining experience. It completely ruined what had otherwise been a nice night. We were seriously considering coming back before this happened. Now we won't return.

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    The Kitchen American Bistro

    The Kitchen American Bistro

    4.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    So freaking good! Went for lunch yesterday. Literally…read moreeverything my husband and I tried was delicious. We started with the puffs- bursting with flavor and beautiful presentation- so creative. Then had the lobster rolls - perfection. And a cubano sandwich. Service was attentive and fast. Atmosphere was nice inside- pretty lights, not too crowded or loud. Will definitely be back - loved the flavorful creative twists on food.

    This was a pretty good meal unexpectedly after the BOLDERBoulder run last weekend!…read more We thought the area would be too packed to find a table, but surprisingly there were plenty of open seats at around noon on Memorial Day. There are only two tables on their patio that have an umbrella, so we were sitting in the sun at first and it was getting really hot (but then we were able to snag a shaded table when it freed up shortly after) All of the menu options sounded so good, we started with drinks, I can't remember the name of my cocktail, but it had egg white in it and was so delicious. We ordered the burrata appetizer and all of our means at the same time. Unfortunately, the appetizer never came out, our server for that to put it in. I ended up going with the Bolognese and it was really good so was the steak frites and street cart chicken that my friends had. Their fries are pretty good. The server felt really bad for forgetting about our appetizer and offered us a free dessert instead, so we tried the churro donuts which were ok. I'm still it was a good meal and I would definitely come back if I'm in the Boulder area again soon

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    Short Rib, tomato jam, taleggio, crispy shallots
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    Crab Fried Rice, thai lime-nam jim, crushed peanuts, crispy egg
    Smoked Salmon Rillette, hot smoked salmon, chipotle-cream cheese, red onion, caper, cilantro, house-made tortilla chips

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    Brasserie Ten Ten

    Brasserie Ten Ten

    4.2
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    If you love the feel of Paris, then you'll have to stop by Brasserie Ten Ten!…read more Ambiance is perfectly set up with amazing attention to detail with that French bistro authenticity and charm. The service is incredible and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. The food is incredible and presented like you would expect from a French chef. Not a lot of plant based options, however, the Beet Salad with vinaigrette is outstanding, so there is that to enjoy. The flavors of sweet and salty are balanced perfectly! The colors and vibrancy also made it picture worthy. They offer an incredible wine selection that will suit everyone's tastes and preferences. Also, if you love coffee, their roast is delicious and it's the best ending to a lovely meal. Don't miss this place if you want a Parisian-style experience!

    Brasserie Ten Ten feels increasingly rare now…read more Even in very good restaurants, actual tablecloths have become uncommon. At lunch, rarer still. So when you settle into Brasserie Ten Ten, with its white linen, substantial silverware, mirrors, low conversational buzz, and faint 1920s salon energy, you will notice. There's something a little Gertrude Stein about the place: people lingering, talking, drinking and eating well, behaving as if the outside world can wait. It feels slightly Parisian, in the best way. Refined but lived in. A room designed for appetite and conversation. If cigarettes were still allowed, you could almost imagine someone chain smoking over a third glass of wine while arguing about literature or the affair they're having. But this is still Boulder, where the fantasy stops just short of the inevitable side-eye and civic disapproval. And then there is the gauze-wrapped lemon. The first time I ever saw one of those mesh bundles tied up for squeezing over seafood, I thought it was the height of sophistication and luxury. The gauze has the faint sexiness of pantyhose while also serving a very practical purpose. A factory worker's kid like me being mesmerized by a lemon condom probably tells you something about aspiration in America. I started with the pâté, which was exactly the right kind of decadent. I paid the extra charge to swap the crostini for bread, which was absolutely the correct decision. I ate about a third and boxed the rest before things got irresponsible. The Boulder influence...nah. The accompaniments were classic: grainy mustard, tiny olives, and a small pile of pickled vegetables cutting through all that pâté richness. The bouillabaisse was mostly lovely. The seafood was cooked expertly, which matters in a dish where every type requires slightly different timing. The shrimp were especially sweet. I would have liked more cod, which felt a little stingy, and while the saffron broth was flavorful, it leaned more tomato-forward than I personally prefer. Still, between the mussels, shrimp, cod, rouille-slathered toast, and that absurdly elegant lemon situation, the fisherman's stew delivered exactly the kind of brasserie pleasure I came searching for. Service at the bar was confident and relaxed. Two bartenders understood the balance between attentiveness and hovering. Not doting, which I don't need, but every need was met. Real napkins. A dedicated, and attended, host stand. People who seemed comfortable in the room instead of performing hospitality theater. Not an everyday lunch. You notice the prices. You should. But every once in a while, it's good to sit somewhere that still believes lunch can stretch a little too long, conversation matters, and a gauze-wrapped lemon can still feel faintly glamorous. There may be no cigarette smoke, no Left Bank argument unfolding over wine, no real salon except the one you briefly imagine. But Brasserie Ten Ten still knows how to make lunch feel like an act of civilization: linen, appetite, conversation, and just enough theatre to make the afternoon seem...negotiable. Gertrude Stein probably would've approved.

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