Highest-rated cafes in the Boulder area by diners
Highest-rated cafes in the Boulder area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Boulder area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Boulder were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#30. Kung Fu Tea
- Rating: 4.1/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1121 Broadway Ste 102 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Beleza Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 2680 Broadway St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Wonder Press
- Rating: 4.2/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 946 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Capital One Café
- Rating: 4.2/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1247 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Banks & Credit Unions, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Ozo Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5340 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#25. LaMar's Donuts and Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 133 South Mccaslin Blvd. Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#24. South Side Walnut Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 673 South Broadway Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Ozo Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (343 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1015 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Alice and Rose
- Rating: 4.2/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Tod's Espresso Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6558 Lookout Road Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Biscuit Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 585 East South Boulder Road Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Trident Booksellers and Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 940 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bookstores, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Pekoe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1225 Alpine Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Giovannitti Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 801 Main St. Ste 110 Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#16. January Coffee
- Rating: 4.3/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1886 30th St. Ste B Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Paul's Coffee & Tea
- Rating: 4.3/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 956 West Cherry St. Ste101 Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Naked Lunch Colorado
- Rating: 4.4/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3301 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Gelato Boy
- Rating: 4.4/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1433 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Gelato, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Boxcar Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.4/5 (456 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1825 B Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Dry Storage
- Rating: 4.4/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 3601 Arapahoe Ave. Unit D-181 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Crystal Clear Water & Ice
- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 3951 East 120th Ave. Unit A Thornton, Colorado
- Categories: Water Delivery, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Canyon Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 30509 Hwy 72 Golden, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Gelato Boy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1021 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Gelato, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Village Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (457 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1605 Folsom St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Celestial Seasonings Tour and Tea Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (504 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4600 Sleepytime Drive Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tours
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Moxie Bread Co
- Rating: 4.6/5 (504 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 641 Main St. Louisville, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Old Oak Coffee house
- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 136 2nd Ave. Niwot, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. The Tune Up Tavern & Espresso
- Rating: 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2355 30th St. Full Cycle Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sports Bars, Dive Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Gabee Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3040 28th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Bitty & Beau's Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1468 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
