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University of Colorado - Off-Campus Dining

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Best Pizza

  • Abbo's
  • Fatty J's

Best Breakfast

  • Dot's Diner
  • Le Peep
  • Lucille's Creole Café

Best Chinese

  • Sushi Zanmai

Best Healthy

  • Sunflower
  • Whole Foods

Best Wings

  • The Sink
  • Thunderbird

Best Place to Take Your Parents

  • The Kitchen
  • Flagstaff House
  • Med Mediterranean Restaurant

College Prowler Take

Looking over the list of dining options that Boulder has to offer, one might think they were in a city such as Los Angeles or New York. But don’t let the out-of-state license plates fool you, this is Colorado, and we just happen to have it that good. Depending on the appetite or mood, a multitude of Boulder restaurants, coffeehouses, delis, and juice joints remain connoisseurs in catering to a variety of cravings and needs. Early risers requiring a caffeine fix can easily purchase a latté and a freshly-baked muffin from at least three different establishments scattered throughout the Hill—adding only a few short minutes to a student’s daily walk to class. For lunch, Illegal Pete’s is a favorite, based on the daily long lines. Yet, if a gigantic five-dollar burrito doesn’t seem worth the wait, students simply continue towards Deli Zone or Salvaggio’s for a cheesesteak or turkey sub served on fresh-baked bread.

On the same block, students enjoy Happa’s happy hour, where appetites gather around the elevated sushi bar. Those who prefer their food cooked over a grill often choose Thunderbird for burgers, while others opt for healthy international cuisine. Pearl street area offers some of the finest in cuisine and is easily one of the most popular areas to visit for a nice dinner out. With The Kitchen being named best restaurant by The New York Times all the way to The Med having such a great variety of really tasty food for a price that wont break the bank. There is a little something for everyone in order to have a nice dinner out on the town. Dig in!

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CULW says:

University of Colorado 2014

Arts, Visual and Performing

Amazing! It's possible to find...

Amazing! It's possible to find great happy hour specials and eat really well for pretty cheap, especially if you're going with friends and splitting the bill. There's a wide variety in Boulder, and Denver---which has absolutely everything---is just a half hour away.

Off-Campus Dining: April 03, 2009
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CUBF says:

University of Colorado 2015

Library Science

The restaurants are so delicious...

The restaurants are so delicious and numerous that when I go home to Colorado Springs I am offended at the small selection. There is cuisine to fit every taste from burgers, sandwiches, burritos, and hot dogs to Indian and Ethiopian foods. The best hot spots are Half Fast Subs, Chipotle, the Taj, Chipotle, and Pei Wei.

Off-Campus Dining: March 31, 2009
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CUMM says:

University of Colorado 2015

Physical Sciences

There is a wide variety of food...

There is a wide variety of food off campus from chain restaurants, such as Qdoba and Jimmy Johns, to Boulder-specific locations, like You Mee Noodle House. The Hill is one of the most convenient places to grab food if you have a break from classes. There are also good places on 30th, Baseline, and Pearl.

Off-Campus Dining: March 05, 2009
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Anonymous says:

I have to say that Boulder has...

I have to say that Boulder has some of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. You can just hop on the bus, and it’s a really short ride to Pearl Street Mall, and there are a ton of great restaurants.

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Anonymous says:

There is a lot more variety in...

There is a lot more variety in dining off campus than on campus. Starting with the Hill, Illegal Pete’s is the burrito spot and has a fun, fast-paced atmosphere. Prufrocks next door is a hippie hangout, and everything I’ve ever had there tastes like armpit sweat. Deli Zone has good sub sandwiches, but I think Salvaggio’s is better. The University Hill Market has great gyros and stays open late. Finally, you have to check out the famous Sink; the chicken tenders are amazing. Moving down from the Hill, Cosmo’s Pizza has the best slices and they sell beer, too. Down on Pearl Street, everything gets a little pricey, but Jax Fish House is great, and the Med is wonderful and has something for any appetite. Last, the Boulder Café has the best happy hour on food, so check it out.

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Facts

Student Favorites

  • Attic Bar & Bistro
  • Cosmo's Pizza
  • Deli Zone
  • Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar
  • Illegal Pete's
  • Thunderbird

Other Places to Check Out

  • Dushanbe Teahouse
  • Farmer's Market
  • Jax Fish House
  • K's China
  • Moe's Bagel
  • Old Chicago
  • Pressto
  • Prufrocks Café
  • Ras Kassas
  • Red Fish
  • Starbucks
  • Subway
  • Thai Basil
  • University Hill Market

24-Hour Dining

  • Denny's
  • Denver Diner

Grocery Stores

Delilah's Pretty Good Grocery
904 College Ave.
(303) 442-6575

Safeway
2798 Arapahoe Ave.
(303) 443-5888

Whole Foods Market
2905 Pearl St.
(303) 545-6611

Wild Oats
2584 Baseline Rd.
(303) 499-7636

Restaurant Listing

Lucille's Creole Café
Creole
2124 14th St.
(303) 442-4743
www.luciles.com
Price: $5-$10
Voted best breakfast
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Le Peep
International
2525 Arapahoe Ave.
(303) 444-5119
www.lepeep.com
Price: $5-$10
Delicious breakfast
Hours: Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Med Mediterranean Restaurant
Mediterranean
1002 Walnut St.
(303) 444-5335
www.themedboulder.com
Price: $8-$15
Gorgeous patio seating
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Mexican
1101 Walnut St.
(303) 444-3690
riograndemexican.com
Price: $10-$15
Best margaritas in town
Hours: Sunday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.

Rhumba
Caribbean
950 Pearl St.
(303) 442-7771
www.rhumbarestaurant.com
Price: $10-$15
Spacious outdoor bar
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–close, Saturday–Sunday 1 p.m.–close

Himalayas Restaurant
Indian
2010 14th St.
(303) 442-3230
www.himalayasrestaurant.com
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

The Kitchen and The Upstairs
Bistro
1039 Pearl St.
(303) 544-5973
www.thekitchencafe.com
Price: $15-$30
Food is made with all-natural and mostly local products. Wind power is used throughout the whole restaurant.
Hours: Monday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.

Illegal Pete's
Mexican
1320 College Ave.
(303) 444-3055
www.illegalpetes.com
Price: $5-$8
Big burritos
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 a.m.

Laudisio Ristorante
Italian
2785 Iris Ave.
(303) 442-1300
laudisio.com
Price: $15-$25
Great wine list
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.–close, Saturday–Sunday 5:30 p.m.–close

Japango
Japanese
1136 Pearl St.
(303) 938-0330
Price: $8-$15
Happy hour every day 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–10 p.m.

Turley's
Casual healthy
2350 Arapahoe Ave.
(303) 442-2800
turleysboulder.com
Price: $5-$10
Breakfast served all day
Hours: Monday–Thursday 6 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 6 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.–9 p.m.

Thunderbird
Burgers and sandwiches
1087 14th St.
(303) 449-9990
www.thunderbirdburgers.com
Price: $5-$10
Eat while seated on a surfboard or snowboard
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Wahoo's Fish Taco
Mexican
2790 Pearl St.
(303) 473-9072
www.wahoos.com
Price: $5-$10
Walls and windows are covered in stickers and surf memorabilia
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Zolo Grill
Southwestern
2525 Arapahoe Ave.
(303) 449-0444
www.zologrill.com
Price: $10-$15
Great atmosphere
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–close

Walnut Brewery
American
1123 Walnut St.
(303) 447-1345
Price: $10-$15
Homemade microbrews
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–close

The Sink
American
1165 13th St.
(303) 444-7465
www.thesink.com
Price: $5-$10
Students sign the walls
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Salvaggio's Italian Deli
Deli sandwiches
1107 13th St.
(303) 448-1200
Price: $5-$10
Freshly sliced meat
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Snarf's
Sandwiches
2049 Pearl St.
(303) 444-7766
Price: $5-$10
Student favorite
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

The Taj Restaurant
Indian
2630 Baseline Rd.
(303) 494-5216
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Sunflower
Fine organic cuisine
1701 Pearl St.
(303) 440-022
www.sunflowerrestaurant.net
Price: $10-$15
Best vegetarian restaurant
Hours: Tuesday–Friday 11 a.m.–4 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar
Sushi, grill
1135 13th St.
(303) 447-9883
www.hapasushi.com
Price: $4-$8
Daily specials
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–close

Boulder Dushanbe Tea House
Asian, Mediterranean
1770 13th St.
(303) 442-4993
www.boulderteahouse.com
Price: $10-$15
Scenic outdoor seating
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 8 a.m.–10 p.m.

Boulder Creek Market
Deli
1437 Arapahoe Ave.
(303) 444-7167
www.bouldercreekmarket.com
Price: $5-$10
Excellent sandwiches made with the finest meat
Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

The Buff
American
1725 28th St.
(303) 442-9150
www.buffrestaurant.com
Price: $5-$10
Popular breakfast spot
Hours: Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.– 2 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Cheesecake Factory
American
1401 Pearl St.
(303) 546-0222
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Price: $8-$15
Great outside dining
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday– Saturday 11:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Chautauqua Dining Hall
Ethnic
900 Baseline Rd.
(303) 440-3776
www.chautauquadininghall.com
Price: $10-$15
Located in historic Chataqua Park
Hours: Daily 8 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Attic Bar & Bistro
Burgers, sandwiches, bar food
9494 Walnut St.
(303) 415-1300
Price: $5-$15
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.

Abbo's
Italian, pizza
1110 13th St.
(303) 443-3199
Price: $2-$5
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2:30 a.m.

B Side Lounge
Organic, vegetarian
2017 13th St.
(303) 473-9463
Price: $10-$20
Best wine list in Boulder
Hours: Daily 5 p.m.–2 a.m.

Boulder Café
Contemporary
1247 Pearl St.
(303) 444-4884
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

Bacaro
Italian
921 Pearl St.
(303) 444-4888
www.bacaro.com
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 4 p.m.–close, Friday–Sunday 3 p.m.–close

Dot's Diner
American
1333 Broadway
(303) 447-9184
Price: $5-$10
Awesome breakfast
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Denver Diner
American
740 W. Colfax Ave.
(303) 825-5443
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Fatty J's
Pizza and pasta
770 28th St.
(303) 442-6666
Price: $5-$10
Late-night delivery
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m.

Half Fast Subs
Sandwiches
1215 13th St.
(303) 449-0404
Price: $4-$8
Happy hour Monday–Friday 5 p.m.–7 p.m.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m.

Flagstaff House
Gourmet
1138 Flagstaff Rd.
(720) 214-0661
www.flagstaffhouse.com
Price: $20-$30
Majestic views, dress code
Hours: Sunday–Friday 6 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–10 p.m.

Cosmo's Pizza
Pizza
1325 Broadway St.
(303) 447-3278
Price: $3-$5
Pizza by the slice
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–2:30 a.m.

Chez Thuy
Vietnamese
2655 28th St.
(303) 442-1700
www.chezthuy.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

The Dark Horse
American
2922 Baseline Rd.
(303) 442-8162
Price: $5-$10
Tasty burgers
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.

Denny's
American
2905 Baseline Rd.
(303) 447-0080
www.dennys.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Deli Zone
Sandwiches
1300 College Ave.
(303) 449-6952
Price: $5-$10
Breakfast served all day
Hours: Daily 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

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