Highest-rated restaurants in Boulder by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Boulder, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Gemini

- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1115 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Zodiac Subs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2359 Arapahoe Ave. Ste A Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Postino Boulder

- Rating: 4.5/5 (207 reviews)
- Address: 1468 Pearl St. Ste 110 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Wine Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Barchetta

- Rating: 4.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1644 Walnut St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Dry Storage

- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 3601 Arapahoe Ave. Unit D-181 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Osaka's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2460 Canyon Blvd. Ste 1 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Japanese, Bars, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Village Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (456 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1605 Folsom St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Izakaya Amu

- Rating: 4.5/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1221 Spruce St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. The Parkway Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (372 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4700 Pearl St. Ste 4 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Ado's Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1143 13th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Italian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Shreddy's Tacos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2690 Baseline Road Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Mt Everest Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4800 Baseline Road Ste A 107 Ste A 107 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Gurkhas Dumplings & Curry House

- Rating: 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Unit H5B Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Bento-ria

- Rating: 4.6/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1310 College Ave. Ste 240 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Poke
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Little Tibet

- Rating: 4.6/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4479 Bdwy Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Rincon Argentino

- Rating: 4.6/5 (836 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Argentine, Empanadas, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Boychik - Boulder

- Rating: 4.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 1401 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Pasta Press

- Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1911 11th St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Lucky's Bakehouse Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 3980 Broadway Ste 107 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Tacos Del Norte

- Rating: 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Sherpa Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 5290 Arapahoe Ave. Ste B Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Pupusas Lover 2

- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Unit E1B Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Formosa

- Rating: 4.7/5 (118 reviews)
- Address: 4920 Pearl St. Unit C Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Taiwanese, Dim Sum, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Le Frigo

- Rating: 4.7/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5360 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Delis, Cheese Shops, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Freddie's Hot Dogs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Nopalito's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (139 reviews)
- Address: 1805 29th St. Ste 1138 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Tierra y Fuego Taqueria

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 4550 Bdwy Unit C-3A Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Bitty & Beau's Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1468 Pearl St. Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Holy Crêpe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 1650 Broadway Ste A Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Creperies, French, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Cozobi Fonda Fina

- Rating: 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 909 Walnut St. Ste 100 Boulder, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.