When it comes to book store cafes, They have potential to be pretty great and this definitly falls into 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. read more

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Unique and friendly stop on Pearl! I've been by here a million times but stopped in for the first chance 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! read more

Trident Booksellers and Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Books, coffee, wine and a patio - what's not to love? The books are well curated too - a nice mix of new and classics.

Love the music and, coffee, free internet. Service is very efficient and moderately friendly. Outdoor seating allows dogs. read more

Trident Booksellers and Cafe - Breakfast Cafe Au Latte and chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I planned on doing work at this establishment, which in the modern world, includes working with a powered laptop. There were several seats, but unfortunately none that included an outlet. For an establishment that encourages community and productivity, there was unfortunately no accommodations for this. I'm also just pissed bc I was told to unplug it once I did find a plug and ended up just leaving the cafe altogether. i mean cmon at least add an extension cord or something. read more

A great third place to enjoy some time with friends, study/read, or decompress. Cafe was lively without being distracting. Staff was all very kind and knowledgeable about any questions I had. Vozy experience overall. read more

One could go to Trident for a good overall experience. Great bookstore, good selection of books and the shopkeeper is knowledgeable , and keen to help. There's plenty of seating in the back if not occupied by students on a busy day. Their coffee isn't the best, we love Ozo or Boxcar on the same pearl street. But if there's no long line, and you're lucky you'll get a decent server who'll make you a good drink and you'll have a good day. I have been here plenty of times, best experience at the bookstore always and had mixed experiences at their coffee shop read more

The coffee/tea/book shop is a literal local gem in Boulder! I first found out in my undergrad when a friend at the time invited me to go with them, and it's truly such a cozy, creative, wonderful place to hang out/work on hw, go to their weekly night events! I loved going in the summertime because they would have the patio fully open, with fairy lights, and stay open pretty late. They were very friendly and dog-friendly in the back patio area. I've bought a book once that was by a local artist/limited there and loved it! read more

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Soooo cute!! Probably my favorite coffee shop on Pearl. We ordered a croissant and an iced mocha, both of which were super yummy. Walking outside to the back patio felt like walking into a little oasis! Can't wait to return. read more

Trident Booksellers and Cafe - Patio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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We came here Christmas Eve and we were back the next day for more. The drinks are delicious, especially the mocha. The staff is incredibly friendly and the baristas are masters of their craft. The prices are so good! You can get a coffee for $3... in today's society? I'm floored but in a good way. We love trident. Looking for a good study spot? Boom they got it. Looking for a place to chat with friends or maybe even a lover? Bam this is the place. Looking to get a mocha and read a good book? Do I even need to say it.... They got it. This is the place. This is the place you've been looking for. Trust me. read more

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This coffee shop is open the latest on Pearl street which is the biggest appeal. It's also very spacious and the bookstore is cool. They have a pretty nice drink menu. I had the golden milk latte. It was pretty spicy but I wasn't a huge fan of the ginger syrup flavor. There have great foam as well. Service is always nice but they make the drink on the spot after order so it can get busy with a line. read more

Trident Booksellers and Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

TLDR: come for the books, don't stay for the coffee I love the bookstore part of this establishment! Super cute and a great selection of books. The cafe however... the workers are so rude I work in the service industry as well so I really try to be as understanding as possible but honestly it gets to a point. For example: I asked for my drink in a to-go cup and he said to me "sure if you hate the environment" I'm sorry man I'm just trying to get a drink. There have been other instances like this. There are better places in Boulder to get coffee. read more

This book store & cafe is awesome! It's a small book store with a busy coffee house attached but tons and tons of seating. I wanted to talk about this super yummy focaccia that I bought there. OMG.... Totally loved it! read more

Trident Booksellers and Cafe - Focaccia - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I came here on a nice Fall Afternoon, expecting a nice time. I was disappointed by two things. The hot chocolate was more *warm* chocolate. This is frustrating because my brother came here earlier and said he received it burning. Next, the layout of the bookstore was very choppy and it was annoying to walk around. Additionally, there was a huge line to the bathroom which made it worse. I don't think this place is necessarily bad, but I wouldn't come here again. read more

I've been going here since high school and have always liked the atmosphere. But recently the manager came up to me and told me (in a condescending tone) I had to buy something if I wanted to stay, which is fair if I was alone. However, I was with a group of 5 people who all bought something. I talked to her and asked why I had to buy something if my whole table already bought drinks and she came up with the dumbest reasons. I won't be coming back, honestly I'm just sad to see how poor the management has gotten. read more

Only the very best muffin I've *ever* had, and I've had quite a few! It was the lemon rosemary. Incredible.

One of the last vestiges of old world Boulder in the best way possible. A place that straddles what made Boulder great "back in the day", and what makes our beloved town still one of the best places in the country. On any given morning, you'll meet classic Boulder: a tenured CU physics professor, a legendary rock climber & global adventurer, an amazing artist--or two--or three. In the afternoon, students from CU and surrounding high schools liven up the place with youthful energy. Since 1980, the "Dent" has been the unofficial cultural center of Boulder for nearly half a century, and may it remain that way for the next half century!!! read more

Great cafe with bookstore. Sessions place to study and enjoy the Boulder ambiance. Great matcha latte. Will be my Boulder cafe go to place.

Oh this place. This relic from a bygone era that still thrives as if bygone era is not a bygone era. I feel completely at home here when I go. Staff is always polite too. read more

Very rude and off putting interaction at the register. Espresso is very acidic, pastry was decent, cozy vibe.

Really cool mom and pop bookstore located on Pearl Street in the heart of Boulder. Great that tourism and locals can keep local bookstores alive in the modern age. Interior is very chic and the attached coffee/tea/beer cafe is a good touch. read more

Trident Booksellers and Cafe - bookshelves in a bookstore - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Lovely selection of books and teas. Just really nails it. Great smell from the chai and coffee or whatever it is you're smelling, too. I picked the tea over the books and jotted down the title for later. read more

Trident Booksellers and Cafe - Looseleaf black tea from southern China. Picture taken next door; they have nicer floors than this. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I didn't have any food or drink here so this review is based just on the shop itself, but wow, I loved this place! Sooo many interesting sections and books that you don't see in a lot of bookstores (although I'm biased because I'm super into witchy stuff), great vinyl selection, and great cafe offerings. I loved the older, cozy vibe, and I loved that there was a huge outdoor patio. Wish we had this place in Jersey! read more

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More fun than most coffee shops. Good wifi. Juvenile music can be avoided on the back patio (until 6:00).

Trident Bookstore and Cafe is a legit treasure of Boulder. I went in during a snowstorm around 8:30am and it was PACKED. It seemed like all the locals came in to warm up and get out of the house. The bookstore is really cool and has great books to choose from. I walked over to the cafe and ordered a Cafe Florentine. It was a little bizarre that they served it to me in a glass, but maybe they were out of mugs? I would love to visit this place in the summer because they have a large indoor/outdoor space that would be fun to work in. Interior space has beautiful classic brick, a cozy fireplace and creaky wooden floors. It's timeless. I've read a few things about the staff that weren't so nice, but I had a good experience and would recommend this place to a friend! read more

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This place is a Boulder landmark and is a testament to Boulder local culture in history. Service is always great atmosphere ambient and they have great books and coffee! read more

The Trident is one of the last vestiges of old Boulder and it's my favorite coffee shop hands down. It's changed a bit over the years, but it's still got the same spirit it had when I used to go there as a teenager. The house chai is amazing, the tea is amazing, and it just feels so good to be there. You'll see many regulars who have been going there for literally decades. I often run into cool people and old friends at the Trident. Also one of the only places I ever see people playing Go in the wild. The bookstore is great too, and has a lot of interesting material. They have lots of events and stay open later than most coffee shops in Boulder. Trident is a real treasure. Enjoy it! read more

I nearly felt transported to my younger years in Boston, in the best of ways. You can feel the history of the building and the energy of the community within. The decaf oat cappuccino was so so good that I was sure it must have been caffeinated, and made with whole milk, but it was just as I ordered. Can't wait to come back and have another. I so enjoyed the vibe that I hope to make a trip weekly in the evening. It is hard to find coffee shops open late in this town. So lucky to have Trident! read more

My favorite boulder establishment. Trident has it all: the coffee, the live music, late night hours!! I come here all the time to study, meet up with friends, or see a cool local band performance. Their matcha lattes are to die for and the cafe stays open until 9 which is usually unheard of. They also have chess boards and people are always playing chess on the tables outside. The staff is very friendly and always put a lot of love into their drinks. There isn't a place in Boulder that genuinely feels like a third space as much as Trident. read more

Cool place with great coffee and tea the London fog was great and I loved that they give you glassware

Good tea and a cute place, but the barista was rude. With a couple dozen other coffee places on Pearl St., I'll take my business elsewhere in the future. read more

Got a latte yesterday and it was delicious!! Went back to get another one today and there's so many beans in there- every sip is textured and grainy. First coffee was a 10/10, this one is more a 3/10 read more

Maybe people come for the vibe? Not sure. I won't be back, small, expensive, no selection. The patio/decking area looked cute, and it did seem like there was a line for coffee so maybe that is where it's at. It certainly isn't the books. read more

What a wonderful place! I love Trident's day and night scene. During the day, there are delicious pastries that pair great with any coffee beverage. My favorite is the poppyseed swirl! While you sip your morning or afternoon coffee, there's always something to look at or explore in the bookstore side of the coffee shop. At night, Trident transforms into a relaxed bar with beer and wine options. If you go Thursday, Friday, or Saturday- they have delicious local empanadas to snack on as well! Worried about COVID? no fears here. Trident staff wear masks and they have plenty outdoor seating. The back seating area is recently redone. I love how Trident used recycled doors as useful decor! It is exactly how you would picture an artsy and collectic bookstore/cafe/bar. read more

Nice cozy spot towards the end of busy Pearl street. I always bring visiting friends here for a nice chill book & coffee

There are 3 bookstores on pearl street and this is the only one we bought books from! This store is small but mighty, with every cover and title drawing you in. There were just so many new authors and books we hadn't heard of, it made us want to explore. I'm already a quarter of the way through the book I bought and it's so intriguing. I would highly recommend this bookstore if you're looking for something new, fresh and interesting to read. read more

Great bookstore! Wonderful coffee and good cookies. Really lovely place. Easy access .

Central coffee/teahouse connected to its bookstore in downtown Boulder. Great place to enjoy your beverage of choice and read a book for hours... that's what I ended up doing as they have a decent selection of loose leaf teas (I tried white peony, rooibos and the chai), with classic to contemporary literature on the shelves (I read and bought one of Anais Nin's diaries) . There's wifi if you want to work on your laptop, but I found the baristas and many locals who stop by to be plenty of fun talking to and meeting. There was a local band playing in the evening in their back garden too. Great place to hang out, a highly recommended local gem. read more

Trident Booksellers and Cafe - White peony tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Honestly this is the Worst coffee I've ever tasted! It sooooo bitter and just gross. One star because they did a little design on top but tasted like crap. read more

I'm a touch biased in favor of bookstores that are also coffee shops - they appeal to the very nature of my being. This place is no different. It's a pleasant place that is less comfortable than it is functional. When I say that, what I mean is that it tends to be a nice place to work. It's well lit and there are tables with a reasonable number of outlets instead of comfortable chairs. When the weather is nice, the patio out back is really pleasant. The bookstore side is small, but the selection is good and all of the employees that I have interacted with have been great. It is a busy place and often crowded. Since it is a good place to work, people often stay there for long periods of time (guilty party, right here). For this reason, if you are coming to work, I'd consider having somewhere else to go as a backup plan in case you can't find room at Trident. Highly recommended despite this issue. read more