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The Buff

Restaurant Cafe Bar Breakfast restaurant American restaurant Brunch restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in Boulder


Address

2600 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302, United States

Website

www.buffrestaurant.com

Contact

+1 303-442-9150

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (3K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 am to 2 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 2 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 2 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 2 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 2 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 2 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (17) wait (10) service (10) good (9) breakfast (8) time (6) delicious (6) ordered (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Charlie A. 2 years ago on Google
    Always the move for breakfast. Food is so so good and fresh. Comes out insanely quick. Service is so attentive and kind for how busy they are. Buff Breakfast Sandwich with Avocado is the way to go. Big portions. My friends love the skillets. Good views of the Flatirons if you sit outside/ near a window. Wait time gets long on weekend mornings because everyone in Boulder is hungover- but that’s part of the experience.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian B. 11 months ago on Google
    Liked the interior decor and felt the place was well-run and clean. There was plenty of choice - especially for a brunch-style restaurant. The presentation of the food was nice and the food was tasty! The only real gripe I have is the parking situation.. Parking spaces are limited and very tightly packed! I had very little room to even get out of my car door, and I can't see how a truck or longer vehicle could ever hope to adequately fit in there!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Genoa rv P. 2 years ago on Google
    Quick stop before my knee appointment for some breaky! Had the biscuits with gravy that had a roasted garlic flavor!! Absolutely loved it! Right in center of town, zero wait time on everything it seemed! Must stop in Boulder!! But a little late and have the Bloody Mary bar at .99 a pop!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lauren 1 year ago on Google
    Love this spot!! Awesome vibes inside and out, loved the patio seating, our waitress from Ocala was great and the Diego burger was seriously one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. Absolutely exploding with flavor!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole H. 1 year ago on Google
    Breakfast was amazing!!! Highly recommend the Ole skillet with queso and chili. It was delicious and the service was very good. Definitely going to be a wait on the weekends as by 8am every table was full because it's the spot to have breakfast at! Try a mimosa to top it off or have something fun from their coffee bar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Terri Hanson M. 6 months ago on Google
    Popular breakfast spot. Food and service were good. The server was new but charming. She accommodated my request to modify the chimi into essentially a breakfast burrito and it was tasty. The fruit bowl with yogurt and granola is huge. Nothing fancy or special but reliable with an extensive menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua P. 2 years ago on Google
    The service and food was great. When in Buffalo stop by and say hello to Sydney. She is a great server. Had a lot of fun there today. Only thing they need to add is an omelet and or skillet with more meats. Im thinking an omelet with bacon, sausage and ham. Call it a carnivore, the Josh or something like that. 😉
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Raquel 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered the smoked salmon, pancakes, and steak & eggs for breakfast. The potatoes were really amazing! The steak, which we ordered medium rare was well done, and the waitress never asked if it was cooked to our liking. The smoked salmon was good, albeit a tiny amount. The kids loved the pancakes. The hot chocolate, not so much, they said it needed more chocolate as it was too bland. The main reason I gave this only 2 stars was because of the service. It was around 11am, midweek, it wasn’t busy. The server, Karly T, instead of taking our order, checking up on us throughout the meal, etc. was too busy talking to other workers. We had to flag other waitresses to get more coffee and cream, another plate, even to get our check. Honestly, bad service takes so much away from the experience, even when the food is good. We will not be going back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hank G. 1 year ago on Google
    We've been coming to The Buff for the last 10 years, even at their old location. Anyone that visits us or visits Boulder we take them to the Buff. Stop looking at other brunch spots. Waste of time. Just stay here and you're good. From the easy and efficient wait process during the busy times, to service, to speed, to quality of food, to vibe, this is our spot. We love y'all. Thanks for being consistent in your service to us all these years!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tarrah B. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a great brunch! I’m vegan and my boyfriend isn’t so it was nice there were options for both of us! Our server was Alexis H and she was so kind and asked great questions about butter being on the side for example when we were sharing parts of our meal. Will definitely be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher S. 2 years ago on Google
    Love finding restaurants that offer a menu full of gluten-free, dairy free and vegan options! Also, the food was delicious and the portions were almost absurdly big! Everything was delicious.

  • 5/5 Grace P. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is great!! We had to wait about 30min to get in but, it was worth it. We tried the skillets as well as eggs Benedict. The presentation was awesome as well as the taste. We had one problem with one of the skillets we ordered as it was ordered “over medium” but came out very much “over easy”. Regardless the skillet was still enjoyable. Also the mimosas and bloody Mary’s are only 99¢ if you order an entre!! Overall everyone was very friendly and we had great food.

  • 5/5 Nicole L. 1 year ago on Google
    We had such a great new years brunch here! We arrived right as they were opening & got us seated immediately & food came SO quickly after we ordered. Our waiter was sweet & offered some suggestions (like the saddlebags pancakes which were amazing)! Mimosas are 99 cents with the purchase of an entree (limit 3) & the coffee was delicious. We will happily be back next time we’re in Boulder!! Go early though, because by the time we left the wait was getting long!

  • 5/5 Ann T. 3 months ago on Google New
    Went here on a snowy Saturday morning so we had no wait. The wait staff was friendly. Had ordered a hot toddy and White Buffalo Cakes. I ended up taking ~ half my pancake home. The rest my group ordered Lemon Pecan Cakes and Chicken and French Toast. Both looked delicious.

  • 4/5 S S. 3 months ago on Google New
    Solid breakfast food with MASSIVE pancakes and seasonal menu. The staff were all extremely friendly and our food came out lightning fast. Overall a good experience. My only complaint would be it was a bit lacking in flavor for my taste.

  • 5/5 Lizzie S. 1 year ago on Google
    You probably have to wait 30 to 45 minutes for a table but worth it. Brunch is great and fresh. I believe the pancake is probably the best I have. Service is good too. I really enjoy my time there.

  • 5/5 Marielly S. 3 months ago on Google New
    In town visiting from Texas, this place had great service, great food and great people! I got the fruit bowl. Food was priced great, came out pretty fast and was delicious. Thank you Alexis for great service !!

  • 5/5 Marlene R. 4 months ago on Google
    If you’re in Boulder, this is the place to go. The service is always nice and fast, and the food is great. If you’re planning on going on the weekend, be ready to wait a little, it is super busy! I always have the buffaquiles and the iced white Buffalo. 10/10

  • 5/5 Patel N. 7 months ago on Google
    amazing restaurant right in the city of boulder. Loved the breakfast and dont miss the white buffalo coffee we tried the harvest skillet with added salmons with a different type of cooked eggs.

  • 4/5 Melaena Z. 4 months ago on Google
    My server was so awesome I bent a spoon for her...lol great pancakes and omelettes little on the spendy side for breakfast or brunch yet it was great. The white buffalo is my fav drink there is seasonal drinks as well like the white pumpkins buffalo!!!!

  • 5/5 Scott C. P. 8 months ago on Google
    15 minute wait on a Friday, late morning. Not bad at all. The food is plentiful, and very tasty. It’s a bit like a big box restaurant, though. Very good.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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