The Root Kava

Very good coffee that's commonly found here in Boulder Colorado!…read more Nice staff and lots of indoor and outdoor seating which is good if you're in the area and need a work space. Highly recommend to anyone (:

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(481 reviews)

0.7 mi

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.

Mother's Day did not disappoint when I was visiting Colorado from Baltimore and got treated to…read moreBoxcar Coffee before a hike of the Flatirons. The service was exceptional, the seating was comfortable and spacious and the breakfast was delicious. I really enjoyed the Breakfast Sandwich with a Latte. Very tasty and filling. Very positive vibes here!

Inside

Passionfruit donut

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Cappuccino, mocha and hot chocolate, all with oat milk

The Laughing Goat

4.0(322 reviews)

0.8 mi

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.

Stopped by this spot for a latte on a rainy day. I tried a seasonal pumpkin spice latte and thought…read moreit was very good! They have super good quality espresso which shines in coffee drinks. My barista was very nice and made good recommendations based on what I was looking for. The pumpkin spice flavor was great, overall what I expected. The outside looks small, but the interior is rather spacious with a lot tables for working on a laptop. The inside has 90s/early 2000s vibe with dim, ambience lighting. This is a super solid coffee spot that should be in your Boulder coffee rotation. Bonus - they offer goat milk as a milk alternative!

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)

0.0 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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Coffee menu

Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

4.1(2.1k reviews)

0.9 mi

**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(277 reviews)

1.2 mi

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

4.2(12 reviews)

1.1 mi

The coffee was solid. I've had better BUT I'd for sure get coffee from this place again. The spam…read morebreakfast sandwich was top tier. Service was nice and it was clean in there.

I had to visit Comcast next door to take care of some stuff and this wonderful coffe shop happened…read moreto be next door. First of all well the name is Bad Ass so you have to check it out just for that! ;) I was checking out some of their coffee and wow some of that 100% Kona coffee was expensive but they also had some more affordable alternatives which contained 10% Kona coffee. I got a iced latte with whole milk and it was a really good cup of Joe. The service was good and I will certainly be going back if I am down in that area.

Stairs to second floor

Beach bliss and melt away bar

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Wonder Press Juice

4.1(184 reviews)

1.2 mi

Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

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.

Tried the Apple ginger turmeric juice. The juice was pretty pricey but it's all good quality. I…read morelike the vibe of the store as well.

Turmeric latte

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Beleza Coffee Bar

4.2(106 reviews)

1.3 mi

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.

This is the best coffee and community space, people are talking to one another, not stuck in their…read morephones or lap tops Pastries are great too!'

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Flat white

Boulder Baked

4.0(346 reviews)

1.6 mi

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.

As many times I have been to Boulder Baked and not written a review is shameful. Boulder Baked is a…read morelandmark in Boulder and we go their often to pick up the yummy goodies. My favorite is their classic chocolate chip and the family like an assortment of other cookies but not matter what you get you will be happy! I am more of a cookie person than a cupcake person but they also do make some amazing cupcakes that the kids love. Anywho if you want a great baked good you can not go wrong with Boulder Baked.

Chocolate cake

Buttercream icing made in our own bakery

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Thomas W.

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8 years ago

Super chill bartenders, friendly patrons, interesting decor. Plays absolute bangers and introduced me to more punk-esque stuff. Good place to go study or meet new people, text rewards program is generous. read more

Jay S.

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8 years ago

Went for my first kava experience and it was great. My kava bartender fixed me up with a drink that was very relaxing. Good comfortable atmosphere as well read more

Yeimi F.

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4 years ago

love this place. love the people. love love love! always greeted with a warm smile. read more

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