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    Walnut Cafe

    3.9 (464 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Chocolate chai and a mocha.
    Purvi M.

    Cozy, neighborhood restaurant. My husband and I have dined here twice and enjoyed it both times. The menu is versatile with something for everyone and the dishes are delicious. I casually asked about breakfast tacos and they said they could turn the lunch option into breakfast by subbing eggs for a protein. Kid friendly, kind servers, fast turn times. All in all - a great spot!

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    Naquiyah C.

    It looks like it's small from online pics but they do have another whole other room at the back which is great We got there around 10am day after Christmas Day 2024 and was seated straight away Food was real good especially for the price you pay so def worth it. Service was spot on and very welcoming. I took a point off because my eggs Benedict one was over cooked and the cheese on there made real hard to cut apart and eat. I would get rid of the cheese. The highlight though is their potato side. Omg do NOT miss that. It's amazing!!! I will be back!

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    Mark A.

    Found this place on Yelp! that had good gluten free options; breakfast I find its always the most difficult meal to find good food for. It's a pretty classic oldschool diner, booths, tables, bar seating, and outdoor tables; plus sports magazines of [I'm assuming] athletes from CO. We sat at the bar and ordered some coffees, and got to watch them make it - they were oversweet in our opinion, too much milk and spice. The waffle was really good and came with quality fruit - not all of that melon junk! :p We got turkey patty and vegan, both of which were good, but they mixed up the orders a bit - though we were able to tell which ones they were. They seem to have a pretty varied menu and their kitchen seemed quite busy the whole time we were there, but everything was pretty quick.

    Caramelita Latte
    Rin L.

    The ambiance was really lively. I appreciate the outdoor heaters to keep it cozy if you don't want to sit inside. Service was fast but there are a few discrepancy such as....we ate our full meal and we still didnt get water. Usually water comes first....I saw some people waited to be seated. But the hostess totally forgot if they have been help or not. So it just turns to be a door jam full of people. The place was small so it really crowded the restaurant. My ice caramelita latte was lovely! Tasted like a warm chocolate milk with a hint of coffee. Eggs were enjoyable but the breakfast potatoes was a bit cold and had some odd seasoning that I couldn't put my fingers on. Same with the turkey sausage. My french toast was undercooked so it came doughy and soggy. Overall, I don't know if I would recommend this place. Even if it was affordable. Still not worth a decent experience.

    Jenessa H.

    The interior is typical diner style- pretty cramped and crowded. The service was great, everyone was really nice. I got blueberry pancakes and was surprised to see that the better maple syrup was extra. I would assume the best maple syrup would be part of it. It didn't come with any sides. I also got a cup of the green chili soup and the taste was decent, but it didn't come out hot.

    Amber H.

    My husband and I stayed at an Airbnb right up the street and the host recommended the walnut café. When we got there, there were a lot of people sitting in the outdoor area, but we were seated almost right away. The outdoor area was great because almost everyone had a dog so it was fun to see all the pups enjoying the sun. We had the most lovely server who was attentive and super friendly. Our food was delicious! I altered the egg sandwich to have it on a bagel, and I also added avocado, we got the blueberry cornbread, and pancakes. My only complaint is that the coffee tasted burnt. There is a ton of outdoor seating and plenty of indoor seating as well. We would absolutely go back!

    Pancake was great.
    Mark R.

    Lets start with downtown location and had parking. Staff was amazing. Try the sherpa tea. Cold or hot. So was it good? I went each morning for almost a week. Cost was great. Team that works there were like family or my best friends. Make sure to check them out

    Omelet of the day with pesto, mozzarella, mushrooms and pesto, amazing!

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    Love this breakfast spot. Their Sunrise Sandwich is incredible. I eat here at least twice a week.

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    Thank you so much Knox! Have you tried it on our new croissant yet?

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    Great food in Boulder. Wonderful service. Traditional breakfast. Sat outside. Busy place.

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    So freaking good! Went for lunch yesterday. Literally…read moreeverything my husband and I tried was delicious. We started with the puffs- bursting with flavor and beautiful presentation- so creative. Then had the lobster rolls - perfection. And a cubano sandwich. Service was attentive and fast. Atmosphere was nice inside- pretty lights, not too crowded or loud. Will definitely be back - loved the flavorful creative twists on food.

    This was a pretty good meal unexpectedly after the BOLDERBoulder run last weekend!…read more We thought the area would be too packed to find a table, but surprisingly there were plenty of open seats at around noon on Memorial Day. There are only two tables on their patio that have an umbrella, so we were sitting in the sun at first and it was getting really hot (but then we were able to snag a shaded table when it freed up shortly after) All of the menu options sounded so good, we started with drinks, I can't remember the name of my cocktail, but it had egg white in it and was so delicious. We ordered the burrata appetizer and all of our means at the same time. Unfortunately, the appetizer never came out, our server for that to put it in. I ended up going with the Bolognese and it was really good so was the steak frites and street cart chicken that my friends had. Their fries are pretty good. The server felt really bad for forgetting about our appetizer and offered us a free dessert instead, so we tried the churro donuts which were ok. I'm still it was a good meal and I would definitely come back if I'm in the Boulder area again soon

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    We stopped by for a drink and to kill some time before dinner. The upstairs patio was packed and no…read morelonger accepting guests, but we were lucky enough to snag one of the street side table. We ordered couple different drinks and shared a jalapeño cornbread skillet as a snack. My Spa Day (a elderflower flavored gin based cocktail) was delicious, refreshing and not too sweet. The tiny flower garnish added a nice touch. The cornbread was decent (3/5). It was moist, but fell apart easily and difficult to take out of the skillet. It also tasted like it's from a pre-made mix. Overall a nice spot to hang out in the Pearl St. area. Maybe I'll try some other food here too.

    The reviews mislead. We arrived and sat at the bar. The employees were hospitable and friendly…read moreenough. We ordered a Philly cheesesteak and the fried chicken sandwich. This was not it. The Philly was super greasy and the cheese was on the side. There was so much gristle and fat it was hard to eat. The bun was also super crunchy instead of crispy and light. The chicken was also terrible. It was a little thinly sliced chicken breast, that maybe got pounded out too thin and then fried. It needed a lot more seasoning- the sweet pickle slices were also contrasting to the honey mustard- it just left a literal bad taste in my mouth- lastly, the fries I recieved were soft, cold, and unsalted. We were only in CO for a week and this was the worst thing we ate.

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    A group and I visited River and Woods for dinner on a weekday. We easily found parking on the…read morestreet right in front of the restaurant where there is a sign to easily identify it. I think the best thing about River and Woods is the interior and exterior decoration. It is very clear that a lot of thought and time was put into the atmosphere here. From the cute door knocker to the bathroom wallpaper, the theme is well-executed. The food was a bit disappointing. The blue oyster mushroom appetizer was extremely salty. I thought it was just me but the rest of the table agreed as well. My trout was well-cooked and I enjoyed it quite a bit. The chicken was also salty although cooked well. I did not try the burger but I was told it was salty as well. The prices of all the items were quite high for what I thought was presented. Service was good and thankfully our waters were filled frequently for how much water we were drinking due to the high salt content.

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    Ok yeah so this a place I have to come back to. What a vibe! We popped in late night to grab a…read morequick drink, and really just loved the atmosphere. Very European-equse with all of its character... Original brick work, wooden beams, big ol' ceilings, arched doorways, etc. Didn't get a chance to peak in the back but heard it's something to return for. Instead, we sat near the front at one of the long, communal wooden tables nears. Service was speedy and friendly. I went for the watermelon marg and it literally came with a big ol' watermelon as a garnish. Super refreshing overall. Beir is more their main attraction though, so no doubt that's to be enjoyed. Here's to returning next time I'm in town to try the food menu too.

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    I'll be dreaming about Blackbelly dinner until I get to have it again…read more We didn't have a reservation and were able to sneak in as a walk-in after only a short wait. The service was amazing and the entire staff was so knowledgeable about the menu. Every time they would bring us something, they explained each ingredient and the person that made it. I've heard they have amazing breakfast burritos at the Market so I'll need to come see for myself sometime soon. Would totally recommend and will be bringing out of town visitors here to show off.

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