Gelato Boy

Highly recommend ozo. As a barista at another coffee shop, their beans are so good and the…read moreemployees are really sweet

It was a hot day out on Pearl Street when my husband and I decided to quench our thirst at Ozo…read moreCoffee. We actually didn't get coffee; instead, we ordered two Arnold Palmers, which were both ice-cold and refreshing to drink. The inside of the coffee shop is nicely decorated and spacious, which is a good study spot. Service was also quick and easy. We'll have to come back and try out their other beverage options!

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Boxcar Coffee - Pearl Cafe

4.4(484 reviews)

0.6 mi•Whittier

If you're looking for a delicious cold brew and high-quality pastry, this is definitely the place…read moreto be. I stopped by on a weekday afternoon and opted for the raspberry donut, which was incredibly fresh and tasty. It was quite busy on this weekday afternoon. There was consistently a line, so I could tell it's a popular spot. Plenty of people inside sitting at tables and on their laptops too. I only saw street parking. Not sure what else is available in the area.

Recommend everything was delicious the coffee and the food I really recommended this placeread more

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Passionfruit donut

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Cappuccino, mocha and hot chocolate, all with oat milk

The Laughing Goat

4.0(324 reviews)

0.5 mi•Whittier

We were visiting friends in Colorado and decided to make a stop in Boulder. My buddy had visited…read morethis spot multiple times, so I was excited to check it out. Truth be told, it was later in the afternoon, and I actually went with tea instead of coffee that day, but from everything I saw, this place was packed with a lot of people enjoying their caffeine. The Barista was super friendly and the shop had a ton of space which I'm sure gets used all the time with Boulder being a college town. I do know, my buddy really enjoyed his coffee and next time we go back to this beautiful town, I will for sure be partaking in their coffee goodness. It really did have a great vibe and from what I can tell, it looks to be one of the more popular coffee spots in the city. Hope to visit again soon.

Friendly staff and the hot chocolate was good. Comfortable ambiance and plenty of street parking.read more

Nice interior. Pleasant place to enjoy a beverage and be able to have good conversations and hear each other talk.

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Front entrance to The Laughing Goat.

Flatiron Coffee

4.0(238 reviews)

1.2 mi

Popped in for a quick drip coffee. Nothing fancy. No half caffeine, soy milk latte with a cinnamon…read moresprinkle and the tears of an organic, free range moose. Just a coffee. Drip. Creamer. They had those little palmier pastries, the little u-shaped ones that are flakey and sweet. Ate it as I walked out the door. Possibly the best one I've ever had. The coffee was a dark roast. Exactly what you'd expect. I didn't spend a lot of time there, but it looked like a nice place to have a sip and a bite and conversation with a friend. Will I come back? Absolutely, the next time I'm in Boulder. Might be a while, but this place goes into the "Saved" folder.

This little coffee shop is in a small strip shopping center, conveniently at the northwest corner…read moreof Arapahoe Avenue and 28th Street. We were foiled in our attempt to get coffee at The Dairy Center, but this spot was quite close. The shop is a bit crowded with lots of round tables and a small amount of counter seating facing the outside windows. There's a wall of bookshelves stocked with reading material. There's also some outside seating. The staff was friendly, but it seemed to take an extremely long time to make my girlfriend's latte. We were both tired and a bit cranky, so perhaps we were impatient. It actually took about six minutes to make that one drink, after checking my notes. Hmmm. I don't know what they do when they get busy. My girlfriend reported that her latte was fine, so I guess that's the conclusion. Pretty average.

Coffee with a view

View from outside

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Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

4.1(2.1k reviews)

0.3 mi•Central Boulder

**vegetarian review**…read more Cute spot along the boulder creek. We went around afternoon tea but got a table outdoors right away. We got the beet salad, Swedish toast, saag paneer and sabich. Really everything was delicious! I also got the lady grey garden tea, it was so floral and delicious! The hosts were nice! Overall definitely recommend

This was such a fun tea service! We had heard great things about this spot and decided to make a…read morereservation for their afternoon tea service on a Monday afternoon. We were surprised to find it very crowded at 4pm when we visited. There's a small area at the front of the restaurant and a lot of folks were gathered there waiting for their tables. It took several minutes before the hostess checked us in and let us know it would be a few minute wait. A bit later we were guided to our seats. I appreciated that they took trouble to make it feel like a special experience - with white tablecloths, decor and the cutlery. They seemed a bit short staffed that day so our server was helping out many tables. He was very helpful in explaining the menu, though we did have to ask specifically to receive the full tea menu. We decided on a few teas to share - a spiced white chocolate white tea, rooibos chai, and a hibiscus cooler (iced and non-caffeinated). The spiced white chocolate was fantastic. I wasn't as much of a fan of the rooibos but if you like less sweet teas this is a good choice. The hibiscus cooler was delicious and refreshing, and I liked that they let us take it to go! Our amuse bouche came out first - a delicious pumpkin seed savory small soup and it was fantastic. We eagerly awaited our tea tower - and it certainly did not disappoint! We are still thinking about the delicious spinach and artichoke pinwheel with olive tapenade - it was our absolute favorite. The savory sandwiches were also delicious. We especially enjoyed the clotted cream and lemon curd with the scone, and the desserts were delectable. We were stuffed by the end of our teatime! Our server was very helpful and despite it being very busy, we felt taken care of. I think this is a very worthwhile experience - the tea, sweets, and savories are all delicious and definitely worth checking out!

Corner tables

Indian Samosas

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View from booth

Trident Booksellers and Cafe

4.3(278 reviews)

0.1 mi•Central Boulder

When it comes to book store cafes, They have potential to be pretty great and this definitly falls…read moreinto that category. The cafe is seamlessly tucked into the bookstore without either getting in the way of eachother and the back patio area is super nice. The patio is gorgeous and the seating is spaced nicely so it doesnt feel cramped. The coffee and pastries themselves were pretty solid and the staff was super friendly as well. It was easy to have a good conversation with them and they knew what they were talking about. Overall a great spot.

Unique and friendly stop on Pearl! I've been by here a million times but stopped in for the first…read morechance today. It's a two store deal, a woodsy and intimate bookstore connected to a lively coffee shop. I only took a brief peek but found lots of options from fiction to guides for hiking in Colorado. Will be back to get a drink another day. Staff were nice too!

LOOK HOW CUTE! cafe area

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Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

4.1(14 reviews)

1.8 mi•Martin Acres

best frozen drinks! the original coffee is not too sweet and heavy in the perfect for hot days.read more

We've been regulars at Bad Ass Coffee in Boulder for a few years. The coffee is above average and…read morevery smooth, the service has generally been great, and the pastries and food are also better than you typically expect from a coffee shop. Unfortunately, our last visit changed our opinion completely. I watched the barista drop the ice scoop on the floor, pick it up, and then immediately use it to scoop ice into my drink. When I politely asked her to remake it, I was met with a passive-aggressive attitude. Mistakes happen, but using a utensil off the floor in a customer's drink should never be acceptable in food service--especially right in front of the customer. It also makes me question what kind of food-safety training employees receive. And this is exactly why I dislike being asked to tip before receiving the service. It's disappointing because we really liked this place and had been coming here for years. But after seeing this, we won't be coming back.

Stairs to second floor

Beach bliss and melt away bar

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Wonder Press Juice

4.1(184 reviews)

0.1 mi•Central Boulder

Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

A favorite breakfast spot. A yummy avocado toast and half Is…read moreplenty big with little soft egg on the side is perfection. Great matcha. Their homemade almond milk makes it a little too thick but I do love That it's homemade milk. Pretty interior and just the spot for casual Alone breakfast

I love this place because they have delicious, refreshing smoothies and juices but they are…read moreexpensive. Two smoothies, a Golden and a Strawberry Banana, were $27.50 without tip. Crazy Boulder prices for sure.

Turmeric latte

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Beleza Coffee Bar

4.2(106 reviews)

0.5 mi•Newlands

This is a cute coffee shop surrounded by other fun eateries. It's a nice place to do some reading,…read morestudying, journaling or just enjoy a nice cup of whatever you enjoy. The decor here is very cozy and welcoming. The service here is good, and the workers here are super friendly. We decided to try this place out because it was nearby and they have a good selection of drinks. I was really drawn to their Golden Milk which is a nice blend of coconut milk, turmeric (for the golden color), glove, cinnamon and pepper. I may be missing an ingredient or two, but it was good and comforting! It was a good blend of spices and the sweetness from the coconut milk balanced out the drink just right. I enjoyed it a lot, and I love having a nice hot golden milk and sitting out in the back outdoor seating while just enjoying the weather whatever it may be, LOL. They have pastries here too, and the most fluffy and giant cinnamon rolls. I couldn't help myself and got one of those. It was nice and fluffy as it looks, and they even heat it up for you. It was not as sweet but it was good. Overall, this a great cafe to come to in the area!

Best specialty lattes and best flat whites in Boulder. The…read moreowner is often the one making the drinks and he's super nice. I love the view from the couch.

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Flat white

Boulder Baked

4.0(346 reviews)

2.8 mi

I've always gone here for gluten free desserts. The cupcakes are moist and not dry and crumbly like…read moremost other gluten free desserts. The staff is so kind. I went in last night and the girl who rung me up was possibly one of the friendliest, best customer service members I've ever interacted with lol! Thanks guys!

Service was friendly, cookies were delicious, definetly gave Boulder Colorado vibes. They ask you…read morehave crispy you want the cookies which is very interesting and was a pleasant surprise to me.

Chocolate cake

Buttercream icing made in our own bakery

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Jim B.

9 years ago

Finally got to check out Fior's second location and it's great! Smaller than the one on the other end of Pearl, but I might like it even more. It's cozier and more intimate, with the same killer gelato. I had a waffle à la mode with a churro waffle and sweet corn and blackberry (YES!) gelato, and my vegan friend was psyched about all the vegan options. Winning! read more

Elizabeth R.

8 years ago

Delicious ice cream, but could you find a little more-enthused staff? I'm going to Fior to enjoy some ice cream, not to feel like I'm annoying the hippie staff while I'M THE ONLY ONE IN THE SHOP. Nix the snobby employees and get someone who actually smiles and greets you when you walk in the shop. read more

Madelyn C.

7 years ago

I have eaten gelato in Florence, Rome. NY, Berlin, Milan. I LOVE really good gelato. During my visit I tasted 6 flavors So did my friend. Nothing inspired us to want a cup of. Surprised as I expected to love it. read more

Brett C.

2 years ago

Awesome! Can't be beat! Why yelp makes me say more is crazy abd annoying. But keep reading my comments about yelp will get better... read more

Payton L.

4 years ago

Truly a great spot in Boulder! So family friendly, we love gelato boy! They also have two locations on Pearl st. Even better!

Adelaide O.

4 years ago

The gelato is delicous! The employees are always super welcoming and friendly. I will definitely be back!

Sammy T.

4 years ago

Amazing place with amazing flavors. the employees are always super nice and helpful. Great location!

Payton L.

4 years ago

Amazing Gelato! Such a pleasant experience, a great way to finish your night in downtown Boulder!

Tina C.

4 years ago

Please don't change a thing. I enjoyed everything.

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