Hidden gems: Restaurants in Boulder

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Boulder. This list contains 26 places from Restaurant category.

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Boulder Swim Club
Restaurant
5.00 (12 reviews)
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Boulder Wine Bar
Wine bar
5.00 (12 reviews)
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Pupusas Lover 2
Restaurant
$$ $$
4.90 (145 reviews)
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Skratch Labs Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 So stoked that Skratch Labs Cafe is finally open! Upon entering, we were greeted by the man/myth/legend Dr. Allen Lim himself, who chatted for a bit and recommended trying the house bowl (Skratch Rice Bowl). Everything looked delish - we followed the advice and went with the Rice Bowl with added Ba...
$ $$$
4.90 (82 reviews)
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Curtis Park Deli - Boulder
Deli
👍👍 Best sandwich shop in Colorado. Never disappoints. The customer service is exceptional and the restaurant is always spotless. Alex and Dash are great people and always make sure the sandwich is made exactly how you want it. So glad we have a location in Boulder now, I highly recommend this deli!
$$ $$
4.90 (70 reviews)
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Lonchera Los Paisas
Mexican restaurant
Tiny food truck for Mexican eats, including taco, torta & burrito options, plus burgers & fries.
4.80 (87 reviews)
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Alice and Rose
Restaurant
👍👍 Alice & Rose coffee shop was an amazing find! On the university hill, where the emphasis is often on cheap food, and a party atmosphere, this was a nice little oasis, straight out of Alice in Wonderland. From the high back chairs to the long tables, and interesting artwork, everything was mind expan...
$$ $$
4.80 (54 reviews)
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Freddie's Hot Dog Stand
Restaurant
👍👍 Nice little stand for a quick dog. They were hot with warmed buns and fresh toppings. Freddie seemed like a nice guy, and two dogs with toppings for ~$10 was a good deal
4.80 (46 reviews)
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Sewall Dining Center
Buffet restaurant
👍👍 Truly an excellent establishment in the city of Boulder. I would like to specifically address the Michelin Star class service provided by buff one scanner Dr. John Sewall. I will return again (5 times per week).
4.80 (13 reviews)
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Naropa Cafe
Breakfast restaurant
👍👍 Fresh, wholesome, incredibly delicious food, prepared with integrity and served with love, by Llama, a Tibetan Master of his craft. Thajite', Llama, for this, and your blessings.🙏
4.80 (12 reviews)
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R Gallery & Boulder Wine Bar
Art gallery
😠 The Entry Fee (R Gallery: Entry Fee): $30.00 and $5.00 if you go over the minimum. Shipping: Accepted works must arrive at least 3 days before the exhibit start date unless otherwise agreed upon by R Gallery. Work will be returned within 2 weeks after the end of the exhibit. A prepaid return label m...
4.70 (59 reviews)
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Chiri's Momo Delights
Asian restaurant
😠 Recently visited Chiri's Momo Delights and unfortunately, my experience was less than satisfactory. Chicken Momo had generous fillings, but they lacked flavor and were not particularly delicious. Also, price of $10.99 for just six pieces felt quite expensive. Overall, I was disappointed and would no...
4.70 (45 reviews)
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The Ginger Pig Boulder
Restaurant
$$ $$
4.70 (12 reviews)
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Masas Boulder
Oaxacan restaurant
👍👍 This place IS the authentic Oaxacan experience in Boulder. From delicious, tableside guac and mezcal margaritas to savory, scratch kitchen dishes, this is Boulder's newest and BEST food experience.🥑 My wife clearly enjoyed the tacos, especially that gushing buffalo birria bite!🦬 That arrachera ta...
4.60 (121 reviews)
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Ruthie's Boardwalk Social
Restaurant
👍👍 Delicious grilled cheese, tomato soup and fries. Young American combo is a good value. The lemonades are tasty and refreshing. Don't worry about the line. It moves quickly and the service is friendly.
$ $$$
4.60 (120 reviews)
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Full Cycle Cafe & Bar
Bar
Watering hole catering to cyclists with craft beer & burritos served in industrial-chic surrounds.
4.60 (83 reviews)
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Alpine Modern Cafe
Coffee shop
👍👍 This is my go to coffee shop to do work in Boulder! They have indoor and outdoor seating options plus plugs near almost every indoor seating area. The drinks and food are great and people are so friendly. They always greet you when you walk in!
4.60 (69 reviews)
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Epic Nutrition
Health food restaurant
4.60 (42 reviews)
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Bellota - Boulder
Mexican restaurant
😠 We walked in at 9:15 looking to have a relaxing dinner outside on the sidewalk. There was only 1 other group having dinner there. I had brought my Psychiatric needs dog with me (different than an ESA) and was “greeted” by the owner, Glenn - who also owns Oak on Pearl Street in Boulder as well. Glenn...
$ $$$
4.50 (95 reviews)
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