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Drip-Drip! A Guide to Boulder’s Coffee Shop Scene

Erika Napoletano
Erika Napoletano
February 22, 2013 · Updated August 15, 2026 · 2 min read
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No matter what you like in a cup — hot or cold — Boulder’s coffee shop scene will have you covered morning, noon, and yes — even night. There’s an incredible independent coffee shop culture in town that compliments the standbys like Starbucks nicely.

Each venue has its own charm and we’re sure you’ll find your favorite caffeinated (or non) in short order. We’ve built this guide to help you stay fueled as you move around time. No matter where you are, you’ll be able to find a cup of something wonderful to fit the bill.

Also, for a quick peek, check out this interactive map of coffee, tea, and juice shops in downtown Boulder.

Café: Indicates a menu that might include sandwiches, paninis, wraps, salads, breakfast burritos and other more substantial food items.

Confections: Indicates a specialty bakery offering a wide variety of sweet baked goods.

Pearl Street Purveyors

Boxcar Coffee Roasters (1825 Pearl St.) – Coffee/Tea

The Laughing Goat (1709 Pearl St.) – Coffee/Tea/Café

The Cup (1521 Pearl St.) – Coffee/Tea/Café

Atlas Purveyors (1505 Pearl St. #104) – Coffee/Tea/Café

Starbucks (1433 Pearl St.) – Standard Starbucks fare

Ozo (1015 Pearl St.) – Coffee/Tea/Café

Trident (940 Pearl St.) – Coffee/Tea/Café

Spruce Confections (767 Pearl St.) – Coffee/Tea/Confections/Café

 

Downtown Boulder Area Purveyors

Amante Coffee (1035 Walnut St.) – Coffee/Tea/Pastries

Brewing Market Coffee (1918 13th St.) – Coffee/Tea

The Unseen Bean (2052 Broadway) – Coffee/Tea/Café

 

Uptown/North Boulder Purveyors

Amante (4580 Broadway) – Coffee/Tea/Pastries

Spruce Confections (4684 Broadway) – Coffee/Tea/Confections/Café

 

South Boulder Purveyors

Caffe Sole (637R South Broadway) – Coffee/Tea/Café

Vic’s Espresso (4770 Table Mesa) – Coffee/Tea/Café

 

We highly recommend giving yourself time to find your ideal Boulder coffee home. While this list isn’t exhaustive, it’ll get you started. There is also a coffee shop inside Whole Foods on Pearl Street (Pearl & 28th location) as well as a Starbucks inside of Target on 28th and Pearl. Both will keep you charged while you get some shopping done!

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