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4457 Broadway St. , Denver 80304
303-444-1729

Pupusas Sabor Hispano

Pupusas Sabor clearly wasn't expecting crowds when it opened in North Boulder. With fewer than ten tables and a modest menu, this minimal mini-mall dweller doesn't seem like much on first gla... read more

2010 10th St. , Denver 80302
303-444-1836

Spud Bros.

Boulder is known as much for its pot-lovin' masses as its idyllic setting. Enjoy the best of both at Spud Bros., a fries-only joint clearly aimed at the munchie crowd. College students and ca... read more

1738 Pearl St. , Denver 80302
303-442-6966

Frasca

Let some luck rub off on you at Frasca, a slow-food sanctuary where the area’s culinary darlings come to play. Linger over impressive Northern Italian cuisine and the snobby wine (and w... read more

900 Walnut St. , Denver 80302
877-303-0900

St. Julien Hotel

Boulder's hippy-dippy reputation is challenged daily by the St. Julien, where rich tourists and ritzy, well-heeled locals come to snooze and schmooze. Smack dab in the middle of Boulder's dow... read more

1770 13th St. , Denver 80302
303-442-4993

Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

Boulder is a tea-drinking town, and its crowning jewel is the teahouse dedicated by its sister city in Tajikistan. Ornate and oasis-like, the restaurant tries to live up to its impressive int... read more

1225 Alpine Ave. , Denver 80304
303-444-5953

Pekoe Sip House

Packed full of Mac-toting graphic artists and power moms on their way to their next Pilates class, Pekoe is gaining momentum as Boulder's go-to meeting place. The pastries tend to run out... read more

1700 13th St. , Denver 80302
303-910-2236

Boulder Farmers Market

Don't "get" Boulder? Pack up on a Wednesday afternoon or Saturday morning and head to the farmer's market for a slice of true Boulder life. Whether you chat with a farmer, evade a stinky pa... read more

1500 Pearl St. #D , Denver 80302
303-444-1799

Common Era

A shop that’s heaven for sartorially-minded girls with shallow pockets. Common Era’s in the thick of things in downtown Boulder, but feels more akin to the coasts, with its high-cei... read more

1701 Pearl St. , Denver 80302
303-440-0220

Sunflower

Too often, organic means vegetarian, leaving conscious carnivores in the proverbial cold. Not so at Sunflower, where wealthy vegans can dine aside rich meat-heads in comfort and style. Can&rsqu... read more

1932 14th St. , Denver 80302
720-406-7548

Tee & Cakes

Cupcakes: so now or so over? Decide for yourself at Tee & Cakes, an infinitesimal cupcake shop that might just give your food snobbery a run for the money. This self-proclaimed "cup... read more

1265 Alpine Ave. , Denver 80304
303-442-6100

Radda Trattoria

Just what the metro area needed: another “rustic Italian” restaurant. Fortunately, Radda does not disappoint in price or palate. The pasta’s handmade and the food locally so... read more

4720 Table Mesa Dr. , Denver 80305
303-554-5828

Nepal Cuisine

Boulder's Nepalese community is thriving. Lucky for the rest of us, they speak the international language of comfort food. Nepal Cuisine is the only restaurant worth the trek to South Boulder... read more

627 S. Broadway St. , Denver 80305
303-543-0886

Southern Sun

Step over students, kids, after-work warriors, and beer snobs, as you enter a true Boulder brew pub. It's dark and crowded, but the homey beers and huge burgers are worth the inevitable wait ... read more

2922 Baseline Rd. , Denver 80203
303-442-8162

The Dark Horse

Rejoin the co-ed masses at Dark Horse, a bizarre tavern that caters to locals and a plethora of beer-chugging boys. With décor reminiscent of a schizophrenic dude’s overstu... read more

1035 Pearl St. #400 , Denver 80302
303-625-1057

Seven on Pearl

Sick of Colorado life? Pretend you're in San Francisco or New York at Seven on Pearl, a long hall of a lounge that smacks of the good life. The appetizers are itty-bitty. The clientele: chic and ... read more

1002 Walnut St. , Denver 80302
303-444-5335

The Mediterranean Restaurant

If you're claustrophobic or misanthropic, the Med may not be your cup of tea. If you can stomach the crowds and like to eat fresh food in a sunny setting, you'll find The Med worth its hotspot ... read more

5763 Arapahoe Ave., Denver 80303
303-440-4324

Avery Brewing Tap Room

Avery Brewing is the odd man out in its business-park surroundings. That doesn't prevent it from packing a hard, hoppy wallop with strong, handcrafted microbrews. Coloradans who know their be... read more

1750 15th St. , Denver 80302
303-449-3374

LiquorMart

Join the masses who have been initiated into their drunken ways at LiquorMart, a massive grocery-style liquor store that puts its imitators to shame. Flash your ID to enter, then spend hours ... read more

1605 Folsom St. , Denver 80302
303-442-9689

Village Coffee Shop

A greasy spoon in crunchy Boulder? Believe. The hash browns are so fatty they could solve the oil crisis. The waffles? Reminiscent of the ones your chain-smoking grandma made years ago.... read more

1630 63rd St. #10 , Denver 80301
303-440-4045

Efrains II

Efrain's doesn’t do things by half measures. Yes, that is the line spilling down the door on practically any week night. Yes, that is the strongest margarita in a 50-mile radius. ... read more