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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Boxcar Coffee Roasters ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Food & Drink
Boxcar Coffee Roasters
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2. Tod's Espresso Cafe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Food & Drink
Tod's Espresso Cafe
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3. Village Coffee Shop

Category: Shopping
Village Coffee Shop
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4. Alpine Modern Cafe

Category: Food & Drink
Alpine Modern Cafe
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5. Amante Coffee

Category: Food & Drink
Amante Coffee
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6. The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
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7. Brewing Market Coffee

Category: Shopping
Brewing Market Coffee
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8. Gabbee Coffee

Category: Food & Drink
Gabbee Coffee
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9. Logan's Espresso Cafe

Category: Food & Drink
Logan's Espresso Cafe
© Logan's Espresso Cafe

10. The Laughing Goat

The Laughing Goat
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11. South Side Walnut Cafe

Category: Food & Drink
South Side Walnut Cafe
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12. OZO Coffee - Roastery Cafe & Lab

Category: Food & Drink
OZO Coffee - Roastery Cafe & Lab
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13. Silver Canyon Coffee Company

Category: Food & Drink
Silver Canyon Coffee Company
© Silver Canyon Coffee Company

14. Ampersand Coffee Roasters

Category: Food & Drink
Ampersand Coffee Roasters
© Ampersand Coffee Roasters

15. BreadWorks Bakery & Deli

Category: Food & Drink
BreadWorks Bakery & Deli
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16. Flatiron Coffee

Category: Food & Drink
Flatiron Coffee
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17. Lucky's Cafe

Category: Food & Drink
Lucky's Cafe
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18. Trident Booksellers and Cafe

Category: Shopping
Trident Booksellers and Cafe
© Trident Booksellers and Café

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: Where is Boulder located?
  • A: Boulder is nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in northern Colorado.
  • Q: What is Boulder known for?
  • A: Boulder is known for being an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, offering a wealth of places to eat and refuel, including spots for great coffee and freshly baked pastries.
  • Q: What’s special about Boulder’s coffee scene?
  • A: Good coffee never goes out of style in Boulder, and new locales for sipping java are popping up everywhere, offering everything from a quick caffeine fix to a fancy French press.
  • Q: What are the best coffee spots in Boulder?
  • A: Whether you’re looking for a quick cuppa or pretty pour-overs, Boulder has top java joints that cater to every coffee preference.

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