Welcome back, Buffs. Move-in is happening, Boulder is filling up again, and CU Boulder classes begin Thursday, August 20. Before long, campus will be buzzing, lunch lines will be growing and dining dollars may start disappearing faster than expected. But eating well between classes does not have to mean spending a fortune or settling for […]

Local Legends, Big Numbers: Foolish Craig’s Sets an AboutBoulder Record Something remarkable is happening on Pearl Street—and it centers on two local restaurant owners who have spent nearly three decades building one of Boulder’s most recognizable dining institutions. Foolish Craig’s Cafe, the independently owned breakfast and crêpe destination at 1611 Pearl Street, recently captured another […]

7 Boulder Bites Freshmen Find Too Late Welcome to Boulder, new Buff. You’ve got the Flatirons in your camera roll, a brand-new CU hoodie and a meal plan that may start feeling repetitive by week three. Campus dining will keep you fed, but some of Boulder’s most memorable meals are waiting beyond the dining halls. […]

Boulder’s celebrated food scene has earned another major national distinction—and this one comes with a direct ticket to Flavortown. Delish selected Foolish Craig’s Cafe as Colorado’s must-visit restaurant from Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. In its nationwide guide to the best Triple D destination in every state, the national food publication chose the longtime […]

Boulder is emerging from one of its hottest Julys on record, complete with prolonged stretches in the 90s and several triple-digit days. Then came a dramatic change: the temperature dropped to 46 degrees on August 5, establishing a new daily record low. That refreshing break did not last long. Temperatures are climbing back into the […]

Cooling, bright plates made for heat-wave days Boulder summers hit differently. The dry air, intense sunshine, and stretches of 90-degree days make heavy meals feel like extra work. What many people crave instead is something bright, hydrating, and light—salads built around cucumber, ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, citrus, or other seasonal produce, finished with crisp vinaigrettes […]

When summer temperatures climb into the 90s and beyond, Boulder locals know exactly where to go for relief. After a morning hike beneath the Flatirons, a tubing adventure on Boulder Creek, or an afternoon at the Boulder Reservoir, nothing satisfies quite like an ice-cold scoop of homemade ice cream or a refreshing handcrafted drink. Fortunately, […]

Farm-to-table isn’t just a dining trend in Boulder—it’s part of who we are. For decades, local chefs, farmers, ranchers, and food artisans have worked together to create one of the country’s strongest local food communities. This summer, Colorado’s harvest is in full swing, with juicy peaches, vine-ripened tomatoes, sweet corn, leafy greens, herbs, squash, and […]

Boulder has no shortage of places to eat, but sometimes the best way to experience the city’s food scene is not to settle in at one table for the entire afternoon. Instead, make an experience out of it. This three-stop Mexican food crawl moves from an elevated wood-fired kitchen in downtown Boulder to a longtime […]

There are few meals more satisfying than a perfectly toasted sandwich after hiking the Flatirons, exploring Pearl Street, or spending the afternoon on the University of Colorado campus. Now, one of Boulder’s most beloved restaurants has received national recognition for doing exactly that. Business Insider recently named Snarf’s Sandwiches Colorado’s most iconic sandwich shop, highlighting […]