Freddie&#x27;s Hot Dogs

Annual pilgrimage to Mustard's Last Stand for the original Chicago hot dog. This venerable stand…read moreis filled with Chicago memorabilia and brings back memories to everyone who's ever lived in the Chicago area.

I used to live in Boulder and go past this place all the time I now live in Denver I came to…read moreBoulder for some court paperwork that I had to handle and saw the hotdog place and said why not let me give it a try. I always go past this place and have never gone in so I went inside to get a hotdog for my very first time. I had a stomach ache the rest of that evening after eating it I have the Polish there was some gelatin like stuff in it. I had diarrhea several times that night. The next day I had vomited close to 10 times I'm on day three and I have vomited twice. I don't know what kind of food poisoning this is, but I feel absolutely horrible and work two jobs and still have to go to work.

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Most classic nostalgic place in boulder that I've found

Bohemian Biergarten

4.0(470 reviews)

0.1 mi

Good was absolutely delish! Bier cheese fries were so good!…read moreThe really cheese them up. I got a chicken schnitzel and ate every single bite along with some spicy buffalo sauce. Husband said the burger was very good! Service was good and quick, I had to verify the kind of oil they fry in and the waitress seemed a tad annoyed, but overall she got me the answer and got our order in speedy! Outdoor seating was perfect, music is fun, the vibes are all here for a Biergarten.

3.5 stars We came…read morefor happy hour on a Friday night. Service was friendly, so no complaints there. I got the 4 fried pierogi appetizer for $9 as part of the happy hour special. They were good, but the red pepper flakes and the spicy sauce almost overpowered the flavor of the food. 2026 #45

Scenes from the hallway

Chicken Schnitzel and vegetables

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Another angle of the back room

Fast Eddie's World Famous Chicago Hot Dogs

3.0(12 reviews)

0.1 mi

Okay, I love hot dogs, so there! Grew up in Chicago, where it is definitely part of the culture…read more Fast Eddie's, a stand that sets up near the Boulder County Courthouse on the Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall, satisfies my hot dog cravings every time and today was no exception. They have hot dogs, Polish, Italian sausage, and fries too. All the necessary condiments to make you happy. Always out during the day. Pricing is really good, and they sell a large variety of soft drinks, non-carbonated options, and water.

There is no time like the Fourth of July for a hot dog! I was an occasional customer of the…read moreoriginal Eddie (Chicago native) back in the mid 90's when he first opened his cart on Pearl, I think as an early retirement job. He retired again and sold the business about 7 or 8 years ago and I believe it has been through a few ownerships by now. It is not what it was in so many ways but it is still an OK dog and hits the spot when the craving occurs. Customer service and value are a bit lackluster though the new owner has a newer, bigger wagon with more of a kitchen and menu. Also, the busy, crazy holiday event on Pearl is probably not a fair time to truly evaluate his potential, so I will try again soon. The wagon was unoccupied when we arrived, with no sign to customers about a return time and neither of the booth operators on either side had a clue where he went or when he would be back. I understand a solo operator needs to leave occasionally but a posted note would have been nice. We waited awhile and then wandered the event some and went back about 20 minutes later and he was serving. He was out of the grilled beer brat my husband had wanted, had a very busy lunch crowd apparently and he was understocked. We both ordered hot dogs with toppings which were quite fresh and tasty but the toppings were very skimpy. The buns still have the poppy seed top. Now, I do have to say, he is still offering dogs for $3, I think about what Eddie was selling at a decade ago. But food costs go up, so if you plan to use Eddie's reputation for a well endowed dog, price accordingly so there is some substance to it. Maybe he normally does but was running out on the holiday, I am not sure, but it is not the same as Eddie! Please consider raising the price a bit to reflect the real cost of space on Pearl and plentiful servings. I am sure you will still have lots of customers. No one can replace Eddie's dynamic personality but the food should not be hard to duplicate.

Fast Eddie's World Famous Chicago Hot Dogs

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Snarfburger

3.7(243 reviews)

0.7 mi

Tried a Snarfburger today. Solid 4. We went to the location in Boulder for a little "diner,…read moredrive-in and dive" kind of place. It was pretty strong. The burgers are almost smashed burgers & crispy on the end the only tragedy was the onion rings somehow got all bunched together so I got basically two big globes of fried dough onion ring so I just ate around the outside. I'm sure they're better normally Helpful staff doing a good job with basic burgers

I used to live across the street and eat here all the time. Workers were nice, it was fast, and…read morethey had the best burger in Boulder for sure. Now, the workers are extremely rude, it takes FOREVER, and they somehow screw up the order each time. What's up with always forgetting to put bacon on a burger called the 'Triple B' burger. Last time I came here an older man went up to order. He started saying he did not want lettuce or tomato on his burger and the guy working the register yelled at him... It was out of nowhere. That dude has issues. Anyway the place kinda sucks now. RIP Snarfburger

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Front side

Outback Saloon

3.2(92 reviews)

1.5 mi•Edgewood

Courtney the bartender. Huge wonderfully infectious laugh, lots of great banter, and everything any…read morecustomer wants in a day bar. Nice Cheeseburger with plenty of onion rings on the side. Music was 60's and 70's, perfect volume. This is my kind of bar. Nice to find a normal place in Boulder!

food was great, beer was cold! can't ask for more than that! BLT and fried pickles are a must and…read morethe selection of local beer was just what I was looking for.

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Five Guys

3.4(61 reviews)

1.3 mi

This place gets my order right maybe 50% of the time. You ask for specific topping and somehow…read morethey screw it up. You tell the guy at the cash register exactly what you want, he repeats it to you and when you get your order home the screwed it up. How can they screw something so simple up so often. It's got me thinking about what else they screw up on like proper food handling.

This Five Guys was a another one of my classic stops for dinner on my way home from work while…read moreliving in Boulder. The burgers here are always quality, great chuck. And they always get you right with the fries. The staff here is great, super friendly and helpful. The ambiance of this Five Guys is pretty's standard nothing to complain or get excited about. One other thing I love about Five Guys is that they have many other good choices unlike other burger places.

A photograph of the contents of a Five Guys burger bowl, which include two ground beef patties, tomatoes, jalapenos, lettuce ...

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A Five Guys hot dog sits on the counter in a Five Guys restaurant.

Shake Shack Boulder

3.2(77 reviews)

1.3 mi

Just passing through on vacation and stopped by a chain restaurant. The place was clean and the…read morestaff were very friendly and helpful. In a time where staffing can be difficult not all chains (or otherwise) have found it possible to maintain a service mindset and cleanliness the Boulder Shake Shake is hitting the mark! The food was exactly what you're looking for at this chain. Keep up the good work!

2 burgers (no fries) and a milkshake... $31 and some change! Never again lol…read more Order was rang up correctly but by the time it came out, no bueno. Definitely fresh and customer service was solid. This was just way overpriced.

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$7.00+ Parmesan fries which was about 20-30 lightly sprinkled cries. Can for size reference. SERIOUSLY over-priced by $5.

La Choza Food Truck

4.0(1 review)

2.0 mi

Tiny, popular food truck for breakfast burritos, tacos & other Mexican street food, plus horchata.read more

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The Wheel & Whisk Catering and Food Truck

4.0(11 reviews)

3.3 mi

Taylor ham egg & cheese...if you've never tried it then you're probably not from Jersey, but you…read moregotta get one. The service was amazing and all their food is great. Book them for your party, or track them down and I promise you won't be disappointed!!

Today, the Wheel and Whisk gave me the best hot sandwich I've ever gotten from a food truck. Their…read morecheesesteak was exactly what I was looking for. The sear on the thin steak was perfect, and it had a great, smokey, homemade flavor right off the grill. They also didn't skimp on the cheese, which I've come to expect from places that serve cheesesteaks.

Verde Burrito Truck

3.6(32 reviews)

1.9 mi

The spicy carnitas tacos are actually spicy. Major bonus points there... nothing worse than false…read moreadvertising. I thought the tacos were good... they are gringo tacos with cheese and lettuce on top. Nothing wrong with that but not my top option. We had the cheese quesadillas and I was a little disappointed because I felt like the tortillas were severely dried out. It's such an important element of the dish that you can't afford to mess it up. Overall, it's a good option if you're out drinking and need something to eat but otherwise I wouldn't go out of my to seek out this truck.

Another great mobile food truck in the Boulder area…read more Loves it! The Verde truck is more of a traditional food truck, with the recessed side/vending area. Its loaded with snacks, chips, canned drinks for purchase as well as Mexican food made fresh to order. (Tasty too!) Their prices are great and def the most affordable of all the food trucks I've come across in Boulder. I also love that they usually stay parked in one area for 4+ hours, so you don't miss them. They have a few veggie options and comp salsa with your order! Try: Veggie Taco! Fresh grilled veggies in corn tortillas.

Spicy green chili pork!

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Brittney M.

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6

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10 years ago

This is local to where I live and even closer to my boyfriends apartment. I love the food and they are very friendly and helpful here, best of all it's in a great location especially for me. read more

Nate G.

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13

0

7 years ago

Great selection, great quality meat, great company, great prices. Definitely would recommend

Kyle B.

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36

16

10 years ago

Elk brats are the best. Better order two or you'll regret it.

Ginny J.

48

3

1

14 years ago

This is the place for all of your hot dog needs!

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