Farm-to-table restaurants accomodating the emerging local-first ethic serve fresh, healthy seasonal fare all year round. Ex-pats from Mexico, India, Vietnam, Argentina, Taiwan and elsewhere add welcome diversity to the culinary scene,…Open the full description
Farm-to-table restaurants accomodating the emerging local-first ethic serve fresh, healthy seasonal fare all year round. Ex-pats from Mexico, India, Vietnam, Argentina, Taiwan and elsewhere add welcome diversity to the culinary scene, and an endlessly replenishing population of students sustain many cafés and establishments dishing up affordable comfort-food late into the night.
Zoe Ma Ma
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Though smaller than some Hong Kong studio apartments, the staff at this fast-casual restaurant is extremely accomodating and quick. The food here is as true to form as any Asian cooking you're likely to find this side of the Pacific and a hell of a lot more affordable than a plane ticket.
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The Sink
Budget Meals
3
0
The Sink is the oldest continuously operating establishment on The Hill, opened in 1923. Since, generations of students, passers by and regular residents have enjoyed many a rowdy evening here. Groovy artwork by two beatnik artists still covers the walls and the food, including one of the best burgers in town, is suprisingly good.
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Avery Brewing
Budget Meals
2
1
This is the sort of brewery that can lead wine purists into existential crises. Their most radical beers approach 20% ABV, are fermented with yeast typically reserved for champagne, aged in whiskey, bourbon, cognac, rum and tequila barrels or imbued with coffee, chocolate, mint or rasberry. Still, many somehow still taste masterfully balanced.
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Tangerine
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Also owned by the chef behind the farm-to-table dinner restaurant next door (Arugula), Tangerine maintains the same commitment to fresh, organic, locally sourced ingredients and masterful preparation which lends the classic biscuits with sausage and duck confit gravy, monte cristos, pancakes, waffles and eggs benedicts an unusually gourmet quality.
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Boulder Farmers' Market
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Strict rules for the products on sale mean this is the best venue around for buying sincerely local meat, cheese, honey, produce, sweets, baked goods and more. Sellers are passionate about their products and happy to offer recipe advice or gardening tips. Live music and prepared food add to the festive atmosphere, with abundant free samples.
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Backcountry Pizza & Tap House
Budget Meals
3
1
Boasting the city's largest number of microbrews on draft, the tap house and restaurant are comfortably casual with helpful staff that tend to know the brews well. Barsnacks are simple (pizza, fried finger foods, etc.) but well made, affordable and tasty. TV's are present if you'd like to watch a game, but won't overpower your conversation.
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Under The Sun Eatery & Taphouse
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Under The Sun blurs the line between 'bistro' and 'pub', and is thus a great place for a family dinner, a laid-back date, or whenever craving a meal both comfortable and refined. The menu pleases vegans and carnivores alike with wood-fired pizzas, salads, sandwiches and assorted appetizers. They also have happy hour specials and serve breakfast.
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Dot's Diner
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1
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The independent ownership and considerate sourcing means you can savor a breakfast that makes you feel better instantly and won't leave you with any guilt trips later down the line. The homey feel of the place is also a nice departure from Boulder's overabundance of trendy establishments.
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Ozo Coffee
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Ozo now has a shop within easy reach on Pearl Street. Before Boxcar entered the scene, they were the only coffee house among many in the area to roast their own beans. Other than Boxcar they still make the best brew in town, and with measureably less pretension.
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Boulder Baked
Budget Meals
1
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You don’t have to! Late at night, red-eyed and pajama-clad, the last thing you may want to do is leave the comfort of home. Nonetheless, hunger strikes; the perfect time to call Boulder Baked. For no extra fee they deliver a variety of fresh cookies tasty enough to put grandmothers everywhere to shame, along with a few other sweet and savory items.
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Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
Budget Meals
1
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The Pearl Street pub is the first of four locations comprising the regional Mountain Sun franchise, all of which are perfectly suited to the laidback Colorado lifestyle. Hippies, hikers and lawn-game enthusiasts gather here, united by a love for the reasonably priced quality brews and a food menu offering both award-winning wings and vegan dishes.
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Cosmo's Pizza
Budget Meals
1
1
To get immediately acquainted with Boulder's college scene, do as the students do. Start out the night at a house party, progress to any of the town's many bars and after those close stop by Cosmo's. The primary clientele has always dramatically reduced their inhibitions before visiting, so people watching is great fun.
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Mickey C's Bagels
Budget Meals
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Moe's is the most prominent bagel shop in town, but Mickey C's are just as tasty, made with all natural ingredients, and have more of a greasy spoon sort of charm. Varieties range from the classic everything bagel to hearty green chile cheese, and can be stuffed with flavored cream cheeses. Discounts are offered for quantities of six or more.
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Tiffins India Cafe
Budget Meals
1
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Originally specializing exculsively in southern Indian street food such as vadas and idlis, Tiffins has expanded its menu over time to include more familiar curries and biryanis, some of which even incorporate meat or poultry, though the snack items still feature prominently. Run by an Indian family, all dishes are authentic and satisfying.
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Boss Lady Pizza
Budget Meals
1
1
Fried chicken with waffles in maple syrup, seasoned philly beef with bleu cheese and penne with alfredo all appear atop New York style pizza crusts here. 'Weird' is one word that comes to mind, but the creative combinations actually often come together quite well, resulting in alchemical slices somewhere between pizza and something else altogether.
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