Back in town and back at Walnut Cafe South Side We love that our dog is welcomed right along with us. Today we had breakfast and it was great all the way around, food, service, friendly. Our server was training a new server and both delightful. Portions are above ample. And we were offered refills of drinks to take home. read more

Pumpkin waffle was phenomenal. Pancakes missed the mark. Not cooked well. Rubbery. Not fluffy. No flavor. Server got coffee order wrong. He wasn't paying attention. Hard to get his attention to come back by fix it. read more

I had been looking forward to trying this restaurant for a long time. I wish my expectations had been met, but the whole experience was underwhelming. Fortunately, I had a great dining companion, so all was not lost. The service was good, and our server was very nice. Immediately when the waitstaff saw my order was wrong, they corrected it. I appreciated that. They did not offer cream or milk for our tea and coffee, but we made do without. I ordered an avocado toast with eggs. It seemed like a safe choice. I'm sure I could have made something better at home. The toast was nice and crunchy, but it was a very thin, generic type of wheat bread. I'm used to avocado toast on a beautiful, rustic, thick sourdough slice. This wasn't as appealing. The avocado was sliced in thick wedges, not mashed, and the eggs were cold. Nothing was seasoned, at all. One of the best avocado toast plates I've been served had great seasonings and a drizzle of oil to bring out the flavor of the avocado. Little additions like that can completely change a dish. My dining partner was OK with his order. We both agreed that it was average at best. I'd like to give this place another try, but when I think of all the great meals available in this area, I will probably go elsewhere. read more

Got pesto quesadilla, which was very good. The blueberry corn bread is unique and fun. Food arrived quickly, coffee was consistently topped off. Ambiance is the best. It feels relaxed and comfortable thanks to the hats with baby heads on them. The owner was there walking around and chatting with people. I would definitely return. read more

South Side Walnut Cafe - Pesto quesadilla, blueberry corn bread, 2 eggs with wheat toast and fruit, coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Came here for takeout to beat the lines! Great food, although it came out WAY ealier than the estimate. Sounds like a good problem to have except dfor the fact that it got a little cold. I'd recommend showing up earlier than their recommended time, if you can! I got a quesadilla and it was fantastic! (just wish I had a way to heat it up) read more

I loved this queer friendly brunch spot in Boulder! The servers are fantastic and make you feel like you're already part of the family. The food is super tasty, both sweet and savory. And the indoor and outdoor seating rocks! This is a place to check out when you're in the area! read more

South Side Walnut Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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A friend recommended this as her favorite place I would not go that far but it was good. Nothing was really exceptional except service. Potatoes were overseasoned and not crisp. Eggs good- blueberry cornbread huge - coffee fine. There was outdoor seating which was helpful - Inside diner style. read more

This is really 4 and 1/2 Stars. Service was excellent. FYI - I noticed some reviewers on here saying the servers weren't smiley or friendly - really??? That's like a big deal for you? - I guess you don't consider what kind of job this is and how much they are paid - get over yourselves and your touchy feelings - the Food came out fast and hot. That's the main thing. You get a lot. Biscuit is outrageously large. Had to take it home - couldn't finish it. Belgian waffle was very lite which was good. Coffees were hot and done well - strong which is excellent. The 1/2 star. It's a bit loud mostly because of the them/they/their couple next to us shout-talking (I just made that term up!) - and the acoustics. Otherwise a very nice place for breakfast. read more

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South Side Walnut Cafe is great spot if looking for breakfast/lunch or brunch spot in Boulder, CO. It was also close to out BnB for race weekend. Really good that had come back for seconds and try more of the menu. The first visit got green burrito. I loved it! It nice size burrito, hearty, filling, and green salsa on top was da bomb. Refried beans delicious. Ashley ordered coffee cake. It looked really good so had try taste. It hit the spot. My first impressions walked in the place got personality. The rolling garage doors (they had it down), huge chalkboard hanging on top of one wall with all daily specials, walk-in one of the barista artist she some on display and buy them if want, or vibrant color interior colors. Cool laidback vibe. Second visit got the Santa Fe Chicken Wrap. Again nice hearty dish. The wrap was huge and loaded with good stuff. Awesome. Service five stars both times. Our servers were attentive, friendly, and all smiles. read more

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Brunch isn't my favorite (blasphemy, I know), so I'm always excited when I find a place I really like. My husband and I shared: - Bhakati Chai - Spikey's Golden Milk - Pesto Quesadilla - Big Dipper with Strawberry Banana and Icing - Housemade Sweet Roll - Banana Jubilee Starting with the drinks, the Bhakati Chai was amazing. I hate when chai is all sugar and no spice and this one has a lot of spice. Between the entrees, I think the Big Dipper was my favorite which is surprising because I don't usually go for a sweet breakfast. The combination of pancake and French toast was unique and delicious. I love that they encourage customization because I wanted to combine the options on the menu. The pesto quesadilla was also fantastic though, so just get both. The sweet roll was good, but I prefer my cinnamon rolls to be gooier. The Banana Jubilee was delicious, but it was sadly a special that day, so I'm not sure when it will be on the menu again. It was so busy when we got there that I was surprised we only had a 15 minute wait (around 9:30 on a Saturday). I'd definitely go back again! read more

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Great modern location. Good food and very comfortable setting. They have pie day every Tuesday, which would be delicious. Homemade Price 314 slice unbelievable. Only suggestion I have is to have Wi-Fi. read more

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Staff is so nice, food is so good, service is excellent, vibe is fun, would recommend

This place slaps - Makala was my server and she was great, the coffee and the food selection is wonderful and the quiche hit the spot. Exactly the mix of casual yet eclectic that you want out of a cool breakfast place. 11/10 tbh, one thing to consider is I bet they get busy in prime hours. But I'm sure it's worth it read more

We tried the original Walnit cafe a few times but were unimpressed with the high prices and loud environment. So we stopped going there. We wanted to try the South side location because we are looking for a good breakfast restaurant in that area and see if it was any better. Sad to say, we were underwhelmed again at this location. High priced coffee, and soggy bacon when we specifically asked for crispy. Still loud in there and we wont be back. read more

The prices here are reasonable. The food, for the most part is not horrible. It's just remarkably tasteless. I marvel at how many of the ingredients come together to be so flavorless. The service is less bad, but rather it is non existent. It is HIGHLY uncommon for anyone to speak to you in any fashion--post order--when slitting at the bar. No check in and you better have asked/ received everything you wanted, as you are blind to them now! Finally, the biscuits. This is the atrocious thing they pass off as a biscuit. It looks like cornbread made out of flour, however when you try to touch it with butter or jelly or your fingers it disintegrates into a pile. I tried to eat the thing but it was the consistency of a grits biscuit. I had to use a fork because I couldn't lift this thing an inch off the plate without it disintegrating. This is a fine restaurant if you want to club sandwich with water and you don't want them to speak to you about it because it ain't happening. Otherwise Go elsewhere! read more

So many vegan options, great coffee menu and tons of options for espresso drinks, big patio where cocktails are available. SKO BUFFS

Went to this cafe on a Sunday around 11. Very busy and had to wait a bit to get a table but wasn't too bad. We ordered drinks and my hot chocolate took a good while to come out. Loved the whipped cream, but overall thought the chocolate flavor was strange not sure why. We also tried the Cambric forgot to get a picture, but that was awesome! Super foamy on top and was really impressive and surpassed expectations. It took a while to get our food and we were waiting for a good bit. I understand that it was busy but also since it's just diner food I was expecting a faster roll out. We had the dill eggs with a side of blueberry cornbread and special huevos rancheros with a side of French toast. The dill eggs were good but the portion was kinda small and I think to fill up the plate better they should offer two sides with this. I liked it overall, but thought the pairing with the Swiss cheese was kind of weird. They didn't go skimpy on it though and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I think goat cheese or feta cheese would go better with this. Spinach was good and I liked the dill sauce which is just sour cream with dill. The blueberry cornbread is also good. Not as crumbly and cornmeal like as I am used to and I'm pretty sure it doesn't come out of box mix, but it's definitely not the best cornbread I've ever had. The special huevos rancheros was good. The pita bread underneath didn't feel like actual pita bread and was kind of flat but it was covered in so much it didn't matter. I thought the flavor combination of Mexican flavors like green chiles and beans was odd with the feta cheese and Greek inspired ness of the dish. It was a big and filling dish though and good portions. I did like the green chile. It was spicy and had good flavor. The side of French toast was yummy. Good portion for a side and lots of maple syrup. Overall I recommend this cafe/diner for breakfast/brunch. The service was decent and food was good for the price point and all that. This would not be my first choice for amazing food and service, but it's a solid option and affordable. The decor inside is fine and there is good seating inside and outside. read more

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My favorite breakfast place for years. Consistently excellent breakfasts. Varied menu. Excellent for vegetarians. Really tasty (best banana bread). Generous servings. read more

I've been coming here for close to twenty years, and the place has declined with the plaza. We waited in a nearly empty restaurant and nearly twenty minutes for two bowls of oatmeal. The oatmeal then sat in the window for five minutes cooling before any of the staff decided to bring it to the table. They even got the order wrong read more

This place is very popular for breakfast/brunch but we were able to get seating at 9am on a Tuesday without a wait. The food is good--I had the Mexican omelette, which had good flavor but little heat It would have been better in my opinion with rice and beans, but I got potatoes (pretty decent) and fruit salad (better than average for this time of year) as my sides. Our server was efficient enough but not exactly on the friendly side. Overall a good stop if you're in this part of Boulder but wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. read more

South Side Walnut Cafe - Mexican omelette with potatoes and fruit salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Amazing brunch spot in Boulder. Food is served fast as you read about on here. Large menu available and indoor and outdoor seating options too. Folks love the outdoor patio when it's warm. Pesto Quesadilla lives up the hype, and I highly recommend. Good food options for kids as well. Great service. Large parking lot. Overall I definitely recommend you check this place out for breakfast or lunch! read more

South Side Walnut Cafe - Kids Quesadilla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Loved this local vibe! We were seated quickly right by the open kitchen and enjoyed watching all the delicious food come out. After eating the Eggs Marcos, I may never eat eggs without cream cheese again. It's such a perfect combo! The drinks were great... a little odd to drink the hot beverage from a glass but tasty for sure. The blueberry cornbread was so yummy. It was definitely my favorite. The wait staff was so accommodating and on top of it. Our server even tried to help us find a rental property. We left so satisfied on all fronts! read more

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If you are a single person, word of advice... Don't sit at the bar. The barista isn't interested in any one there for food and she will blatantly ignore you if you are female. After asking to order she sharply told me she was the barista. The server was standing around, after about 10 minutes with out a drink or even being noticed, I asked the server if I could order. However after I finally ordered I got my check with in 5 minutes.... Still a plate of food. The food was good ... So the kitchen staff is obviously doing better. I felt like a bother to the floor staff. read more

Really tasty food, this location has a nice outdoor patio too with lots of shade which was nice for the sunny day we went. Servers were really friendly, this is my new favorite brunch spot in Boulder. read more

Always super friendly staff. Food is fast! and delicious! so many menu options. gluten free pancakes are the secret winner read more

Food is great. Service is too. Ambience okay for a breakfast/lunch place. ......,.,,,.,,........

I have been dining at the South Side Walnut Cafe for years and have always enjoyed my meals. Last Wednesday my brother (who was here from out of town) and I had breakfast there and it was extremely disappointing! We both ordered scrambles and the portions were very small (probably a little more than one egg in each of them)! The potatoes were dry and overcooked and the entire meal was lukewarm when it was served to us. It's sad to say, but unfortunately I'm probably going to take that restaurant off my breakfast option list. read more

This is my favorite place ever to eat breakfast. My best friend and I come here every Sunday per tradition, however I've started coming in alone during the week. Not only is the food spectacular, the service is incredible. Karen is one of the sweetest, most attentive, and kind servers I have ever met. I am so grateful to spend my time here, thank you to everyone who makes this place special. read more

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Friendly service. Good range of options (inc gluten free). Chai's are yummy. Highly recommended

our go to for breakfast in Boulder! Service is always terrific, and the atmosphere is warm and fuzzy! Party and great food on colorful fiesta dishware! Nice twist on eggs Benedict with the dill sauce, Love love this place in south Boulder! read more

South Side Walnut Cafe - Chicken burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Food was just OK. Rice and beans were super dry and my food had very little flavor. Super bland and I also found a bug in my food. Meal looks a lot better than it tasted. I sat outside so I can't speak much on the ambiance. read more

South Side Walnut Cafe - Fiesta Taco's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Southside is a fun environment with quick service and consistently good food. Copious outdoor seating, but not dog friendly. The coffee list is extensive and my favorite is the Boulder latte with honey and cinnamon flavors. Staff is friendly and your order always comes out fast from the open area kitchen. I only wish they had booze! read more

South Side Walnut Cafe - 2 eggs, potatoes, and sausage. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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service was 10/10, everyone so welcoming and happy. our server Uma is the best, and her art on the wall by register is phenomenal! pesto quesadilla is to die for. green chile is TOP tier! couldn't ask for more. read more

South Side Walnut Cafe - pesto quesadilla+basic B - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Staff is always friendly and everything I've had here has been delicious. Big Dill Eggs are my favorite along with the blueberry cornbread and pumpkin pancakes. Lattes are just perfect, not overly sweet. read more

Due to Covid, they have added plenty of tables outside with umbrellas! For breakfast recently, I had the quiche with potatoes and yummy blueberry cornbread, everything was delicious. Prices are reasonable considering the generous portions. Service is friendly and the food is great, really can't ask for more. You can order online too, but their expanded patio is nice and we might as well take advantage of it while the weather is cooperating! read more

The best giant face pancakes and huevos rancheros! Always poppin with all types of folks.

When we first approached the plaza, we were a little unsure where the front door was, given all the bike racks and tables outside. We were seated right away, and we both got something from the coffee bar, which wasn't bad. I had an iced hazelnut mocha, which was a little too sweet for me. Service was good, and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time, not too quick or too late. When they set down our plates, I was confused as a huevos rancheros isn't supposed to be swimming in the salsa. I couldn't taste anything except the salsa or the occasional taste of refried beans. As for my fiancé's breakfast, it wasn't bad; the sausage had a crisp outer layer, and the best part of his meal was the potatoes; they were seasoned well. The "biscuit," which I thought was a piece of cornbread. It is probably the thickest, most dense biscuit I've personally seen. As for the oatmeal, it tasted like it was instant. Overall, I was disappointed with this place since the ratings and reviews weren't bad. read more

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delicious food, friendly service, highly recommend. We all got something different and everyone thought their dish was outstanding.

The breakfast/brunch restaurant looks traditional inside out but the menu and unique staff will throw you off a bit. A lot of vegetarian/gluten free options on their menu. I got the huevos ranchero with no cheese and sour cream on the side. The beans, salsa, tortilla topped with over easy eggs went well together but felt as something was missing (I do like bacon a lot) . The latte their is exceptionally good! Swing by for a inclusive menu with well fashioned, and kind staff read more

South Side Walnut Cafe - Huevos ranchero - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Excellent people from back to front of house! We go often and always leave with a smile!