Boulder and North Central Colorado Restaurants

Thanks to the influx of people from around the world, you have plenty of options here. Restaurants in north central Colorado run the gamut from simple diners with tasty, homey basics to elegant establishments with extensive wine lists. The hot trend is organic and sustainable ingredients, with many restaurants offering dishes made from local ingredients. Some restaurants take reservations, but many, particularly those in the middle price range, seat on a first-come, first-served basis.

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  • 1. Fat Cat Cafe

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    Located on the boardwalk, this cozy family-run café serves up hearty helpings, as well as advice on local sightseeing. The weekend breakfast buffet includes nearly 50 items—including biscuits and gravy, huevos rancheros casserole with house-made green chile sauce, and a wide selection of scones, pastries, and pies that are baked in-house.

    916 Grand Ave., Grand Lake, Colorado, 80447, USA
    970-627–0900

    Known For

    • Sprawling brunch buffet
    • Homemade pies
    • Homey decor

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner
  • 2. Starry Night Espresso Café

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    Espresso drinkers sip their sustenance here while sitting on leather chairs or at tables. Beyond breakfast, the café serves delicious quiches, salads, and sandwiches at lunch and dinnertime. For dessert, dig into decadent pastries and homemade cakes.

    112 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524, USA
    970-493–3039

    Known For

    • The popular cappuccino cake
    • Unique drinks like Colorado honey and rose latte
    • Great people-watching

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
  • 3. The Laughing Goat Coffeehouse

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    This bohemian-style café two blocks west of the pedestrian mall serves bagels, muffins, pastries, and oatmeal for breakfast, and panini sandwiches and soups for lunch; do try the locally roasted, organic espresso. This is where Boulder's creative community and young tech entrepreneurs rub shoulders, sometimes literally, thanks to the tight seating. There are multiple other branches in town.

    1709 Pearl St., Boulder, Colorado, 80302, USA
    No phone

    Known For

    • Gluten-free baked goods
    • Patio with mountain views
    • Coffee shop featuring local beer and wine

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No reservations
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