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    Seeds Library Cafe

    4.8 (17 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Coffee & Tea

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Mocha to ease the heart
    David N.

    This is definitely one of the best places to study in Boulder. This is a bit of a hidden treasure that I wish more people knew about. The Boulder Public Library looks beautiful after the renovations they made. To supplement the great additions they made they added this small coffee shop into the back. Not only does this coffee shop serve great coffee, they also serve an excellent view overlooking Boulder Creek. If you haven't been here before, then make sure you stop by to take a gander. You can check out books from a wide selection at the library and then cozy down at the coffee shop. The baristas are incredibly friendly and charismatic too, so don't be afraid to strike up a conversation. All in all, this place is something worth checking out.

    Larry A.

    For a small cafe in a library, Seeds is great for sandwich's and drinks. Lots of healthy options available. The views are nice and the atmosphere is very quiet. I highly recommend stopping by for a drink or quick snack!

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    Tracy G.

    I have been dying to come here ever since I heard they were opening. I think I visited nearly every weekend in April to check on progress. The main library is one of my favorite places to pass the time and I am so happy they finally have a a cafe. Seeds fits the new vibe so well! The staff is amazing. They're friendly and warm, and absolutely sincere in their service and attention. The cafe decor is lovely. It's modern with cool, clean lines and great pops of bright orange, yellow and lime green all over. There's plenty of seating along windows so you can watch the creek and the wildlife outside. There are lots of tables too -- your usual cafe tables near the counter, a couple longer tables to accommodate a big group, and several movable round tables and stools scattered about for you to set your beverages on while you study, chat or work. The back wall hosts a good amount of outlets so you can easily set up shop and work for the day (I plan to do just that in the near future). There's a more intimate sofa area to sit and relax, too. The atmosphere is great. It's not overly loud even when its busy and you can feel free to talk in your normal voice. A big relief for those of us whose inside voice gets you dirty looks. (FYI - the dedicated quiet study area is on the opposite side of the library - upstairs in front of the spiral staircase behind the magazines.) Today I had a cup of cream of white mushroom soup with a slice of fresh rosemary bread and a hot chai - they serve Third Street here. The soup was delicious - admittedly my first time eating mushroom soup too. I had forgotten my water bottle this morning so I was pleased to find that they have a self-serve water cooler with a stack of reusable cups right in front of the grab and go selection. In fact, all of the food and beverages are served on/in reusable dinnerware and flatware which I really appreciated. The prices are reasonable and they use an iPad for checkout so it's quick and easy to leave a tip on a card if you don't have cash for the tip jar. After my snack I stayed for a bit and sipped my chai while I did some reading, and a bit of work on the computer on the city wifi (you get a good connection all over the library). I loved that I didn't feel rushed in the way which isn't always the case in when I stay awhile to use the wifi at the coffee shops downtown. Overall, it was a great experience and I hope to become a regular soon!

    Ragad G.

    For a public library in the middle of Boulder, I think it's pretty decent. The fact that a cafe is also located inside the library is a bonus! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming in a way that makes you forget time. The cafe also looks over Boulder Creek! So beautiful. I later on met a friend here and we both ordered food. I got a Sprouted salad which consisted of radish and a bit of greens. My friend got a grilled cheese sandwich. We both liked the fact that the food was fresh and clean but to be honest, my salad would not satisfy a hungry person whatsoever. I thought it lacked protein mostly because the portion was rather small! But then again it is a small cafe in a library so I don't think I should expect much. We also had tea, coffee, and a matcha latte. They were all average.

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    Tony B.

    The coffee is well-made enough, though I'd love to see some better beans. Baked goods are mostly made in house. Mark was great when I met him! The views over the creek are amazing. The recently renovated look of the space is really nice, with a variety of comfy and stylish seating options available. The wifi here is amazing! 50+ mbps download / 100+ mbps upload (!!) Perfect environment for our coworking Meetup; join us sometime! http://www.meetup.com/dynamiccoworking

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