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Rayback Collective

Restaurant Cafe Bar Coffee shop Beer garden

One of the Most Revieweds in Boulder


Address

2775 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80304

Website

therayback.com

Contact

(303) 214-2127

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (2.4K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: (Easter), 10 AM to 10 PM, Holiday hours
  • Monday: 8:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Chelsea H. 2 years ago on Google
    I find it really cool to have a spot where different food trucks can come and you can try different foods from them all. There's different trucks all the time so you can have a different experience any day you go. It's right on the creek path so you can ride bikes up and hang out which is nice. Car parking is usually full, even on a weekday night but it's worth it for this fun spot. The wait staff is very attentive and I appreciate that you can sit wherever and they will come to you for drink orders.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa O. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to hang out and get a drink. Love the idea that they have rotating food trucks. All of the staff that helped us were friendly and timely with bringing more drinks. We loved playing Cornhole, just wish they had more that one set of boards out or maybe some other outdoor games to play since they have such a cool outside backyard area. Overall we had a great time!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily S. 10 months ago on Google
    Welcoming place to all! There's lots of space both inside and outside and a coffee bar and a bar bar inside. They serve beers and ciders on tap and make mixed drinks. Also have kombucha for those that don't drink. :) They let our baby wearing group meet here once a month, which is fab. Also dogs are welcome outside and there's water bowls all over. Conveniently located on a bike path so you can ride up on your bike and there are places to park it and lock it up. Finally, a variety of yummy food trucks outside give folks different eating options. I'm gluten free and there's always something I can order.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh L. 2 years ago on Google
    Large open outdoor and indoor space. Dog friendly. Great beer selection along with high quality cocktails, several food trucks, friendly staff
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sara K. 6 months ago on Google
    We came here mid-day on a Sunday with a group of almost 30 and there was plenty of space! We really enjoyed the atmosphere and flexibility for a group of that size. We sat outside but there would have been plenty of space inside as well. Unfortunately, only one food truck showed up and the food was good but not great. The drinks were excellent and there was something for everyone! The staff were kind, organized, and helpful when I reached out in advance to plan the event. Overall it was a great experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike B P. 6 months ago on Google
    A large rustic brew-pub in the heart of Boulder with a view of the flatirons, live music, a slew of fresh brews on tap, a cycling array of foot truck eating options, a full bar and a casual friendly atmosphere. What else could you need?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeremy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cool place. Definitely plan to come back in the summer but I really liked this space. Alcohol and caffeine abound!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alyssa P. 6 months ago on Google
    We didn't eat, but held a public meet & greet for our organization (about 25 people). Everyone enjoyed themselves - some folks were regulars, some had never been at Rayback before. The atmosphere is beautiful (powerful mural art), diverse and away from the bustle of Boulder, but really accessible. Nice indoor AND outdoor space. It rained while we were there - and everyone felt comfortable. There were families, friends, dogs, dates and work meetings going on all around us. I look forward to my next visit. And their communications team is pro. Super helpful and responsive!

  • 5/5 Elizabeth D. 6 months ago on Google
    We hosted a group of 60 people at the Rayback and having never been there myself, I was super worried about there being enough space and food options for my group. I didn't have to worry, we all easily fit in the open seating space and the food trucks that were offered were REALLY good! It was a bit cold but my group sat out by the fire pit until we had enough then headed inside. Really great atmosphere, great for mingling and socializing in large groups or small. The manager was awesome and helped me with all my tabs from the bar and both food trucks, the servers were on it all night checking in on my group as well. Really appreciate you making the night easy for me, it had been a long day! Would definitely go back especially if the weather was warmer!

  • 5/5 Jenna P. 8 months ago on Google
    We loved this place. It’s a little hidden, but is a great hangout spot for a group of friends. They had a couple food trucks there that looked amazing. Wide variety of beers to try out.

  • 4/5 Bruce F. 5 months ago on Google
    This is a perfect place for group activities. Colleagues, friends, or any gang can freely mingle with each other without worrying about insufficient space. Food is OK. Plenty of choices for drinks.

  • 5/5 Chuck B. 6 months ago on Google
    A very interesting venue. Not your usual restaurant or brewery. Gives you a combination of great outdoor and indoor spaces to relax with your family, friends or dogs and have a beer from about 20 choices of excellent, mostly Colorado, craft beers. And then add great food from several food trucks that rotate daily.

  • 5/5 Diego H. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I hosted our welcome party at the Rayback the Friday before our wedding. Bailey helped us along the way answering any questions we had and giving us a thorough rundown of what our options were. We decided to go with the first-come, first-serve option and providing drink tickets to our guests. We had no problem finding space for about 70 people outside below their tent, and their staff was super helpful and came around often to take drink orders. Overall, everyone had a great time and we're so glad we chose the Rayback for our event!

  • 4/5 Erika A. 1 year ago on Google
    We were there when the Indian food truck was there and the food was great. Crispy Samosas are vegan and full of spicy potato and peas, everything was fresh and hot and well made. The beer is tasty (not the best local brewery, but worth the calories) and our group of 8 was able to sit at a table and play games until closing time. I do not like how hard the decor is: cement floor, open rafters and wood and metal seating look great but are cold and noisy.

  • 5/5 Nora A. 1 year ago on Google
    We love having our company and team events at the Rayback Collective! The staff (from event planner to bartenders and everyone in between) are always super nice, helpful, patient and willing to put up with our shenanigans! Booking is easy peasy and all done through email. They offer several types of beverages from cocktails to beers to nonalcoholic drinks and coffees. They have a great rotation of food trucks to choose from too. And there are several great spaces to utilize for parties and gatherings.

  • 5/5 Jason B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to watch the World Series on a date with your girlfriend, while eating Rolling Bones ribs, and would have been a great place to watch the World Cup with my fiance had 'we' not decided that it was too cold and snowy. I'll definitely be there to watch the U.S. team get eliminated from World Cup action; regardless of whether my fiance accompanies me, or if my girlfriend is asleep at home. I hear there's great live music at times, and exceptional food, beer, and company most days and nights.... A great place to pet dogs too. Here's a picture of the men's restroom I took for her, so I didn't have to drag her in there and get kicked out. It was the second baseball game I'd seen all season or I just may have 🤷🏼. 🤞 We'll be there Saturday for the second soccer game I've seen this year. Unless I get hyped for 🇯🇵 vs 🇪🇸, o Costa Rica vs Deutschland 🇩🇪. P.S. Bring along chocolate mousse from Whole Foods for dessert, and run through the snow to Boulder Gas (R.I.P.) for candy, and she just might watch 8 innings with you. (Your results may vary). ❤, 🦊 and 🃏

  • 5/5 Lane D. 1 year ago on Google
    We had the Welcome Party on the Friday before our Wedding at Rayback Collective and it was incredible. Rayback was so helpful during the planning process to ensure the space layout, decorations, staff and use of microphone/music etc was all in line to make for a fantastic evening. They were very communicative and always answered any of our many questions via email, phone or even in person when we would visit. Lastly, they were wonderful in ensuring the company that catered our dinner had a seamless experience to setup and serve food for our guests. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for an awesome spot in Boulder to host an event or a great spot to hangout with friends.

  • 5/5 Julie W. 1 year ago on Google
    The Rayback was the perfect place for our pre-wedding gathering. The planning process and communication with the manager, Bailey, was simple and went without a hitch.The staff was very helpful as we set up. The space was perfect for our group. The wait staff and bartender were attentive and everyone seemed to be happy with their service. The food, drink and music was perfect for casual fun night to meet and reacquaint with friends and family. I highly recommend the Rayback!

  • 5/5 naijayemm 1 year ago on Google
    Chill ambiance. We came on a Wednesday evening. Not crowded. Service was good with drinks at the bar. Love the Tibetan food from the food truck 😋that was friendly service and delicious. Great, reasonable prices. Plenty of picnic tables. Saw a dog piss while eating so nah. But interior has ample seating. Worth checking out.

  • 5/5 Sandra D. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing atmosphere—a very Portland vibe—delicious margaritas, good falafel (need to remember to bring my salt w me…I like it salty 😜). Brought the kids at 6pm and great for that too. More adult vibe later.

  • 5/5 Matthew J. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I hosted a pre-wedding welcome dinner here in September 2022. We paid for some private space, corded off from but right in the middle of the public space which made for a really nice warm and casual vibe. Guests were given wristbands which allowed them access to food/drink, and this worked really well. The Rayback is really a fantastic spot in general and a great place for events.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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