Menu of Restaurants

Boulder’s first restaurants:  “The Colorado House, on the northwest corner of Pearl and 13th Street was built in 1863 by Daniel Pound…As near as historians can tell, this hotel housed Boulder’s first restaurant…Historical records about early Boulder eateries are very sketchy, but we do know that in addition to the Colorado House, two restaurants occupied sites on Pearl Street. They were operated by a T.S. Merrick and a James Cole. And a street directory records that a Mrs. Charles Doman and a Louis Ruffier managed eating establishments on the 1200 block of Pearl in 1883…By 1926 a Boulder County phone directory listed 18 restaurants in Boulder.” — Hope Steffens-Nett, the Daily Camera 7/1/98.

Pearl Street Mall

Pearl Street between 11th & 15th

? - 14th and Pearl (years?); A La Cart [cart] (1975-1976?)

El Loro Jewelry & Clog Co. – 1416 Pearl St. (years?); Abo’s [the first one] (at least 1994);  Dixie Creme Donuts (years?);

Vacant - 2053 Broadway (2016); Design within Reach (? - 2016); Gap-for-Kids – (years?); Aristocrat – (1965-1994); Tender Steer (1958?-1965); SpudNut Shop [donuts- Owned by founder of Bernie’s Plumbing] (Late 1940s, gone by 1958 when daughter was born);

Avanti Food and Beverage [collective eatery] - 1401 Pearl St. (Pollo Tico [Costa Rican], BoyChik, Lost City Coffee, New Yorkese Pizza, Pig and Tiger, Quiero Arepas, Rooted Craft Kitchen, and Rye Society deli, Bona Coffee Roasters): Vacant (2018-2019); Cheesecake Factory, The (opened sometime between 1997-2000 - 2018); Sawaddee Thai Cuisine (years?) Down comforter store? ? (years?);  Kobe-an (or Kobe An) (1979-1992)

Ben & Jerry's - 1203 Pearl St. (? - today); Gindi's Pita-Ria (at least 1993/94); Penguin’s (years?);

? - 15th and Pearl (years?); Bill’s Place [Bill’s Billiards?] (1940s?)

Bitty & Beau’s [Coffee shop employing people with disabilities] - 1468 Pearl St. (2013-current); Subway Sandwiches (? – 2013?);

Smith Klein Art Gallery - 1116 Pearl St (years?); Blue Note [night club/music venue] (years? At least 1979-1982);  Game Lines Sporting Goods (years?); Tom Horns (years?);

Skechers At Applause - 1123 Pearl . Goldmine Vintage (years?); Boulder Bakery (years?);

Boulder Bowls [cart] – 1300 block of Pearl (2012 - current)

? - On 13th across from the Courthouse (years); Boulder Munchery (years?);

Boulder Spirits [tasting room] – 1428 Pearl St. (2024-current); Colorado Limited and other retail stores (before 2024):

? [torn down/rebuilt?] – 1532 Pearl St. (years?); Campbell's Cafe [next to Broken drum] (years? At least in 1977-1979)

Capital One Café [bank/café hybrid]- 1247 Pearl St. (opening 2016 – current); Vacant – (June 2014 – current); Boulder Cafe (at least 1994–2014); JB Winberries (or J.B. Winberie) (1980's, at least 1986); National State Bank (years?); Majestic Savings & Loan (years?); 2-story brick building built (~1882); Colorado House [BOULDER’S FIRST RESTAURANT] (1863- 1881). See the beginning of this list for more info.

Offices – 1234 Pearl Street (years?); Charcoal Chef (1961-1968); Cook’s Restaurant (Around 1869 – maybe William Gottlieb Cook’s death in 1919)

Cheba Hut - 1346 Pearl Street (2024-current); Cheba Hut and Skinny Fats (opening 2024): Vacant (2020-current); Lazy Dog Sports Bar and Grill (? - 2019); Was Rocky Mountain Records and Tapes before Lazy Dog (years?); Kresges? (years?);

Chiri’s Momo Delights [cart] – next to information booth on the Mall (2021-current);

Vacant or new building? – somewhere on the 1400 block of Pearl (?-current); Colorado Cafe (1950s);

Esteban’s [Tacos/Tequila] – 1246 Pearl Street (2017-current); Was part of the Lazy Dog (before 2017);

Falafel King - 1314 Pearl St. (1979 - today); Cotangent [Sold Anna Zapp and Rosie Cabus cowboy shirts to rock stars] (at least 1970s);

Fast Eddie's World Famous Chicago Hot Dogs (cart) - 1300 Pearl St. (early 80s? - today);

Freddie's Hot Dogs (cart) - 1100 Pearl St. (by 1981 - today);

Helly Hansen - 1207 Pearl St. (opening 2019); Vacant (2018-current); French Quarter Brasserie and Oyster Bar (2017-2018); Vacant (2016-current); Woody Creek Bakery & Cafe (Caribou Coffee) (2011? - today); Paradise Bakery & Cafe  (? – 2011?); Panera Bakery (years?); Alley Catz (years?); Potters [American/bar] (1972-at least 1994): Poker William's (years?); Potter’s Drug (1901-1971);

Gelato Boy- 1433 Pearl St. (2019-current); Fior di Latte (2015 – 2019); Maiberry [Greek-style frozen yogurt] (? – 2014?);

Gemini [Spanish] - 1115 Pearl St. (2020-current); Riffs Urban Fare (2011 - 2020); BookEnd Espresso Cafe (at least 1994 – April 2011);

? – 1100 block of Pearl Street (years?); Gerard’s Bakery (at least 1977);

Glacier Homemade Ice Cream (cart) - 1400 Pearl St. (? - today);

Earthwood Gallery – 1412 Pearl St. (years?); Greek taverna, several sports shops (years?); Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant [owned by George Poon] (years?); Yeng King (years? At least in 1977); Howard’s Steak House (1950-1959); Howard’s Café (1927-1949); Howard Baker Restaurant (after WWI-1927); Howard Baker’s billiards parlor (1916- WWI)

? - 1428 Pearl St. [2nd Floor] (years?); Good Earth Nightclub [owned by Freddi & Henchi (1973 - 1976);  

High Country [elevated comfort fare]- 1117 Pearl St. (2024-current); Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar (? – 2023-moved to 1048 Pearl); New York Deli (1975 - 1999)

Illegal Pete's [burritos] - 1447 Pearl St. (? - today); Jalapeno (years?); used art consignment store (years?); [In the early 1990s, a retro café was situated down the alley and in the basement. During this period it was also an environmental store and a books-on-tape store] Golden Mountain [Chinese](late 1970s-mid at least 1994 );  Heartland Café (years? At least 1979);  Café Mediterranean (years?); Caffé Circolo (years? At least in 1977); Before the new building was built around the late ‘70s: 1435 Pearl St. (years?); Joe’s [found meal card during renovation?] (years?); Wayne’s Café (1928-1940/43? when it moved next door to 1445 Pearl St. (1940/43-1965);

Japango [Japanese/sushi]- 1136 Pearl St. (? - today); Quizno’s (at least 1994);The Wizard Magic Shop (1974-?);

A wine bar, maybe called Vinca (opening 2017); Ku Cha House of Tea (moving down the street in 2017)- 1141 Pearl St. (2011? moved from 13th - ?); Paper Doll (years?);

Lighthouse Bookstore - 1201 Pearl Street (years?); Boulder Harvest Express (at least 1994); The Acropolis Dinner Playouse [first dinner theatre in Boulder] It is also shown at 1136 Pearl in an old directory per Karen. (years?); The Acropolis then moved to the baseline shopping center.

Vacant - 1430 Pearl Street. (2022-current); Kilwin’s [candy and ice cream] (2014 – 2022); Trattoria on Pearl  [Italian] (2005 - 2014); Trattoria Girasole (years?); Little Russian Café (at least 1986-1994); Amuse (at least 9/2000);

Lindsay's Boulder Deli at Haagen Dazs - 1148 Pearl St. (Haagen Dazs at least 1977 - today); Valentine Hardware (years? At least in 1968);

? - corner of 11th & Pearl on the back side of the building facing the alley (years?) Magdalena's (1960-64);

Mario Ices (cart) - 1300 Pearl St. (? - today);

Pedestrian Shop [shoes] – 1425 Pearl St. (years?); Mars Café (at least 1994);

? – Somewhere on the Pearl St. Mall, near where The Page was (years?); The Midwest Café (1940s);

Information Booth – 1303 Pearl Street, in the middle of the Mall (?-current); Mountain High Ice Cream (years?); Mrs. Field’s Cookies (at least 1994);

Pompadours Salon – 1320 Pearl St. (years?); Torn down (years:?); Mrs. Frasier’s Restaurant (1892, was also a boarding house. Meals were 25¢, per Daily Camera 7/1/98.);

Demolished? – Little building in an alley by Spruce & Broadway (?-today); Mr. Lee’s (1983 - less than a year?);  Philysteak (years?); Allen’s Alley (years?);

Wenger (Swiss Army Knifes) – 1122 Pearl (years?); New Age Foods and Hannah’s upstairs [cheap natural lunches] (1960s-1980s); Imperial Tea and Health foods (years?)

Nitro Club [strip club] - 1124 Pearl St (years?); Bassment Night Club, The (years?)

Oak at Fourteenth (upscale twists on American classics-oak woodfired grill) - 1400 Pearl St. (2010-?); 14th Street Bar & Grill - (at least 1994- 2010); The Blue In (years? At least 1986); Morgul Bismark [Brick oven pizza] (1985-?); Café Express (years? Around 1982-1985); Last Hurrah (around 1977-82);

Closing, being razed and taller building to be built. - 1102 Pearl St. (2017-current); Old Chicago [pizza] (1976 or 77 - 2017); Walt and Hank's (years?); (1883) Garbarino saloon, "by the end of the 1880s, Garbarino's Saloon was known to be so disreputable that Boulder's temperant citizens insisted on removing all tables and chairs from the public house to prevent loafing." (1883 – late 1880s); Garages and auto shops (at least the 1940s through 1959); Gas station (1930s); A sundries store (1910); The People's Meat Market (around the turn of the century); The building dates back to the earliest days of Boulder within the 'Boulder Original Townsite' established in 1859". It's been remodeled several times through its lifetime

Organic Sandwich Company - 1500 Pearl Street (2015- current); Decorasian [furniture/décor] (years?); Broken Drum Tavern, The [The building was torn down and new one built] (years? At least 1979);

OZO Coffee Company - 1015 Pearl St. (Opening 2011-today);

Pearl Street Grill [healthy foods/hamburger cart] - 1100 Pearl St. (? - today);

Pearl Street Pub and Cellar - 1108 Pearl Street. (? - today); Flap’s (at least 1994); Quinn’s [bar] (years?); Tom Horn’s (years?); Bunga’s Cellar (years including 1977 and 1978); Bohemian Cafe (?); Tatra [bakery/café owned by Villa Tatra folks] (years?);

Pedro’s Taco and Tequila Bar - 1125 Pearl St. (2024-current); Vacant (2022-2004); Dickens 300 Prime (was opening 2022, never did); Vacant (2021-current); West Flanders Brewing Co (2012-2021); BJs Pizza Grill and Brewery (? – closing in 2012); Something else? I thought this might have been Woody’s Wood Fired Pizza, but someone thought that was at  (years?); Pearl’s (1980 – at least 1994); Monkey Bar (1979 - 1979) 

Billabong Store [now considered 1101 Pearl]– 1103 Pearl Street (?-current); Peking Inn (1970s – at least 1979); Friendly Tavern (1940s, Tom Eldridge of Tom’s Tavern bought it in 1959 as his first tavern business.) Lucky Inn (years?); Santarelli’s Corner (after prohibition during Boulder’s liquor-dry years.

Pizza Colore - 1336 Pearl Street. (? - today); Chucho’s [coffee] (at least 1994);

Postino [wine bar and brunch café] - 1468 Pearl Street, Suite 110. (2023-current); Kasa Japenese Grill & Bar (? – at least 2022); Was a furniture store before Kasa.

Free People boutique (years?); - 1200 Pearl St., Suite 110. Powell's Sweet Shoppe (? – around 2012); Subway Sandwiches (at least 1994); Creme and Crepes (years? At least in 1977); The Cookie Place (at east 1979);

Rapha [Cycling apparel and café] – 1815 Pearl St. (2017-current);

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory - 1300 Pearl St. (at least 1994 - today);

Above Into the Wind - 1410 Pearl Street (years?); Rocky Mountain Joe's Café [famous for breakfast] (years?); Goode Taste Crepe Shop (at least 1979-1994);

Vacant – (Kiosk) 1397 Pearl Street. Ruthie’s Boardwalk Social [grilled cheese] (2018-2024); Salvaggio's Italian Deli (? - today); Was a flower shop before Salvaggio’s? (years?); Rocky Mountain Ice Cream (years?); Le Bon Repas (at least 1994);

Sforno Trattoria Romana - 1308 Pearl St. (opening in 2014); Roma (was called Antica Roma (at least 1994 - 2014); Fred's [Fred Shelton used to play guitar and sing] (1968 – 1985); Fred’s Columbine Cafe [Fred took it over in the mid 50's along with the card shop next door and tore down the wall in between. The Columbine Café (years?);

? – Somewhere on the 2nd floor of Pearl Street (years?); Sherry’s Cafeteria (1950s);

Skinny Fats – See Cheba Hut

Starbucks Coffee - 1433 Pearl St. (? - today);

? – 1100 block of Pearl St. Near the old Pasta Jay’s house. (years?); Steve's Ice Cream (years?);

Sundown Saloon - 1136 Pearl St. (earlier than 1978 - today); (years?); Francisco’s (years?); The Wall Street Jazz Cellar (mid 70s – early 80s to at least 1979) [South side of Pearl St, below street level, just west of Broadway, near Japango, under the original Mike's Camera that eventually became a leather shop]; A pool hall(?) (years?); Brandt’s [Provincial French] (years? At least in 1977); The Acropolis [Greekfood] (1970s?);  Magdalena's (1964-1972);

Sunshine Shave Ice (cart) - 1200 Pearl St. (? - today);

Wells Fargo Bank/Atrium walkway -  1242 Pearl St. (years?); Talyor’s (years?);

? - 1400 block of Pearl St Mall (years?); Taverna Terzakes (someone else thought it was Taverna Athena) [owned by Drake of Talmey Drake polling company] (late 1970s to at least 1986); A Chinese restaurant (years?); Bayou Seafood (1979 - 1981);

? - on W. Pearl, downstairs, south side, maybe 8th or 9th. Terrasini’s [health food store] (years?):

See 1447 Pearl– 1445 Pearl St. Accountant’s offices, a business college and a variety of concerns (after 1970); Lot rebuilt (~1966-1969); Wayne’s Café [had moved from 1435 Pearl] (1940/43-1965);

Vacant – 1420 Pearl St. (2024-current); Whole Sol Blend Bar (2020-2024);

Not sure? - 1942 Broadway [I also found 1200 Pearl as the address] (years?); What's Up Food & Booze  - Second floor of the Broadway Building at Broadway and Pearl where round turret is. (At least 1977-78 to 1986);

American Apparel – 1130 Pearl St. downstairs below Hagen Dazs (years?); Bo Bo China (at least 1994-1996); China Garden (years? At least 1983-1987); Wisconsin Brathaus (years including 1977 and 1978); Boulder RX (years?);

Off the Mall

Off the Pearl Street mall bordered by 9th/20th/Pine/Canyon

Demolished (~2009) - 1965 15th Street; 15 Degrees (? – 2009?); Diva (years?); Fairchild’s Furniture (years?);

15th Street Coffee - 1727 15th St. (? - today);

? 1528 Spruce (years?); Aisin Goro…The Eggroll Parlor [yes, that’s how it was spelled] (years? Including 1977);

Alta Cucina Italian Market – 2021 Broadway (2023-current);

Amante Coffee - 1035 Walnut St. (? - today); Pressto Sandwiches (years?)

Private room for Pizzeria Locale - 1730 Pearl Street (?); Aperitivo [Part of Pizzeria Locale?]- (not long lived);

Arabesque [Mediterranean] - 1634 Walnut St. (2010 - today)

Astro Coffee Bar - 2052 Broadway (years?); Unseen Bean, The [coffee shop] (years?);

Atlas Purveyors [coffee, tea] - 1505 Pearl St. (? - today);

Attic Bar & Bistro, The - 949 Walnut St. (? - today); Hunan Garden (at least 1986-1994); Molly's Back Room (1979 - ?); Maxwell G’s (years including 1978); Scornavacco's Washington Gardens. [Italian] (at least 1972-1977); Original manufacturing plant for Hanson Ski Boots (~1970?-torn down for remodel);

Barchetta – 1644 Walnut St. (2021-current); New Building replacing old building that held several businesses and originally a gas station.

Bartaco – 1048 Pearl St. (2017-current); new building, was Daily Camera

? – 1107 Walnut Street (years?); Bean’s [coffee] (at least 1994);

Belvedere Belgian Chocolate Shop - 15th Street & Broadway with winery (years?);

Oak restaurant expanded into this space for private dining room (2011-today); (2011-today); Belvedere Belgian Chocolate Shop - 1936 14th St. (?-2011)

“Billy Cook’s Brewing”  [Boulder’s first brewery; formal name not known]– somewhere on Water Street (now Canyon Ave. (1866-around 1869)

Blofish [sushi] - 1932 14th Street. Tee & Cakes [cupcakes] (? – 2020?); Nature's Nectar (years?)

Splice Consulting – 1727 Pearl St. (years?); Boulder Bakery (at least 1994);

Bramble & Hare [café, gastropub, craft cocktails, walk-up window] – 1970 13th Street (also see expansion below)–(2012 - current); Was clothing boutique, a nail salon, and for many years before, Promenade’s le Bead Shop.

Bramble & Hare (expansion, see initial entry. Black Cat will open permanently at the farm at 9889 N 51st St, Longmont in 2024) - 1964 13th St. (2021-current) Black Cat [New American bistro/local/fresh] (? - 2021); Boulder Ice Cream (at least 1994);

Bohemian Biergarten [Beer garden with European bistro fare] - 2017 13th St. (2013-current); Vacant (Feb 2012 – today); Shug's Low Country Cuisine [Southern, BBQ, Gospel brunch] (2011 – Feb 2012); Vacant (2009-2010); b. Side Lounge [music venue] (2009-2009); Trilogy Wine Bar (?-2009?); Morgul Bismark. After it was on 1400 Pearl, it moved north of the mall to make way for the blue inn (both restaurants were owned by Michael and Mindy whose maiden name was Kearny). (At least 1986); Bangkok Cuisine (at least 1994); La Estrallita [building had different configuration back then and used 2115 address] (1980s-at least 1994);

Torn down? - 1437 Arapahoe Avenue  (years); Boulder Creek Market (1997-2008)

Boulder Fish and Game Club’s Fish Farm – 966 Arapahoe (1907-current); Crystal Springs Brewing (1897-1907 to public when Boulder went dry and sold to private citizens until 1909 when Colorado went dry. Boulder City Brewery (1876 – 1896).

Boulder Creek Market [gourmet sandwiches] - 1801 13th St. Shooters (? - today); Reef Piano Bar (years?) (? - today); Prima Ristorante  Boulder(years?); Antica Roma’s other restaurant? (years?)

Boulder Dushanbe Tea House - 1770 13th St. (? - today); Was built to be the tea house.

Boulder Theater [nightclub/music venue] - 2032 14th St. (? - today);

Brasserie Ten Ten [French] (Reopened 2022-Current); Vacant - 1011 Walnut St. (2020-current); Brasserie Ten Ten [French] (2003 –2020-COVID); Dandelion (years?)

Brewing Market Coffee - 1918 13th St. (at least 1994 - today); The Irie Spot [skate shop] (1997-1998);

Brooklyn Pizza- 1647 Arapahoe Ave. (2015 – current); Cafe Che (2014-2015); Jalino's Pizza (1986 – Closed early 2014 supposedly temporarily for remodel, but no permit, stopped building and still empty as of June 2014); This was a meat processing company prior to Jalino’s. (? – 1980s?)

Busaba Thai - 1035 Pearl Street. Ste 102 (2024-current); Gaku Ramen (2022-2024); Vacant (2020-current); Tahona Tequila Bistro (? - 2020); A jewelry/import store (years?)

C Bar and C Burger [opened by Corrida/Oak] - 921 Pearl St. (opening 2025); Vacant (2022-2023); Oskar Blues (2017- 2022); Vacant (Dec. 2016 – 2017); World of Beer [500 bottled beers, 50 rotating taps, food] - (Spring 2016 – Dec 2016-didn’t pay rent); Vacant (2014 – 2016); Bacaro Venetian Taverna (? – March 5, 2014); Narayan's Nepal Restaurant (at least 1994); This is about where Pasta Jay’s cottage was, whos’ address was 925 before the building was torn down.

? - 2060 Broadway Street (years?); Cafe Siena (years?)

Randolph Center parking lot across from the Municipal Building on Canyon - 1843 Broadway (1978-today); Carnival Café. Broadway between Canyon and Pearl. (1974-1978) Carnival Restaurant (1972 - 1974); Family Table Restaurant. (? - 1972);

Catacombs, The [bar/music] [see Hotel Boulderado]

Centro Mexican Kitchen (name change) - 950 Pearl St. (2016 - today); Centro Latin American Kitchen & Refreshment Palace - 950 Pearl St. (? - 2016); Rhumba (years?); Abo’s (years?); Bagel Bakery (years? At least till 1994);

Colorado Club Saloon, The [Owned by Corrida]- 1043 Pearl St. (2024-current); The Sophomore (2023-2024); Vacant (2023-2023); Ash’Kara Boulder (Middle Eastern/Israeli) (2021-2023); Pepper the Noshery (2019-2020); Wild Standard (2014 – 2019); Pasta Vino (2012-2014); - Juanita's Mexican Food - (1982 - 2011); Saunders Glass and Paint (1940 – 1982); Plumbing store (1890 – 1922); 1043-47 Pearl was built prior to 1883 and was two equally-sized spaces split by a (still existing) staircase to the upper story. At that time it was used as a skating rink (prior to 1883 - ?);

Cozobi Fonda Fina - 909 Walnut St. (2024-current); Masas & Agaves (2023-2024); Supermoon [Asian inspired] (2021-2022) Arcana [American heritage] (2016 - 2021); Unpaved parking lot between buildings (always);

Creature Comforts [Japanese-inspired desserts, coffee, beer, wine and mimosas] and Old Barrel Tea Company—1647 Pearl St. Pharmaca (? – 2020); I’m just guessing this is where Burgess was as it was “at 17th and Pearl” and it makes a good story to still be a pharmacy: Burgess Drug Store, The [Had a soda fountain] (around 1903?);

Corner Bar & Cafe – [See Hotel Boulderado]

Corrida (Basque and Mediterranean rooftop restaurant Bryan Drayton of Oak at Fourteenth) - 1023 Walnut St. (opening 2017); Empty lot, building torn down (2014 – 2016); Daily Camera building (?-2014).

Cup, The - Espresso Cafe - 1521 Pearl St. (? - today);

Vacant- 2019 10th St. (2018-current); Cured West [Gourmet café and grocery] (2015 – current)

Dang Tea – 1048 Pearl St. (2023-2024); Juice Bee (?-2023?); Alpine Modern Shop (and coffee) (2016? – 2023?); new building, was Daily Camera

Vacant - 1825 Pearl (2024-current); Dedalus Boulder  (2022-2024); Cured [cheese/salumi/wine] and Boxcar Coffee share the space (2011-2022); Feather thy Nest [furnishings] (?-2010); Alfalfa’s (1979?); Crystal Vegetarian Market [deli] (years?); Boulder Co-op? [natural food store] (years?); Wild Oats Vegetarian Market (years?); Pearl Street Market (years? At least 1979-1981); The original health foods store? (years?)

? - on Canyon, near 11th. (years?); Der WeinerSchnitzel (years?); IHop (at least 1972?);

Dish [gourmet sandwiches/prepared foods]- 1918 Pearl St. (? - today); Blue Fine Patries (years?);

Domino's Pizza - 1002 Walnut Street. (? - today);

The Savvy Hen – 1908 Pearl St. (~2013 - 2015); Don's Cheese and Sausage Mart (1963-1979 moved to 2720 Baseline); [1908 Pearl is Don’s original location – found in 1977 phone book.] I also show another close address and wonder if they are one in the same; Also opened on 1580 Canyon in 1983. Don’s also moved at or near where Dot’s is now on 28th; Autsy Copy (years?); Lefthand Books? (years?); John Lund Hotel (1877 - ?);

Ragstock Consignment – 1580 Canyon (? – current); Robb’s Music (? - 2007); a camping equipment repair store? (years?); Don’s Cheese and Sausage Mart (1983 - 1985)

Retail shops on Pearl side, residences on alley side (West End Wines - formerly West End Library, and Spruce Confections) - 799 Pearl Street (years?); – Dot's Diner [Was an old gas station that was demolished and new buildings built] (1974-at least 1986):  Bess and Tess Restaurant [Bess and her husband Tess ran the restaurant]. (years?);

Savannah Bee Company– 1222 Pearl (years?); Many different stores (years?); Doug’s Dog & Salad (at least 1979);

Dragonfly Noodle–2014 10th St. [Zoe rebranded Chimera](Opening 2022); Chimera Ramen and Pho Mi [Edwin Zoe split the space] (2018-current); Sushi Tora (at least 1994 - 2017);

Part of Black Cat and Bramble & Hare – The window at 1968 13th Street (2011-today?); Dubbin's Grubbery (? - today); A Jamaican place? (years?); Ventana Latina [empenadas] (years?); Emenadas Plus (years?);

Eight Days a Week – 18th & Pearl (at least 1979. The print shop/general store had a restaurant in it at one time – east coast subs. Found in restaurant list in Boulder Winter Guide)

the Food Lab [hands-on cooking classes and demos]- 1825 Pearl St. (opening 2015 – current)

Foolish Craig's Cafe [crepes, sandwiches, breakfast etc.] - 1611 Pearl St. (? - today);

? – Somewhere on Pearl west of the Daily Camera (years?); Frank Hemburger's

Vacant - 921 Walnut St. Boulder (2022-current); Frank’s Chophouse (2020-2022); ChopHouse & Tavern (? - 2020); Woody’s Wood Fired Pizza (years?); [was at 945 Walnut, but building was rebuilt] McCabe’s Island Café (at least 1991-1994); J.J. McCabes (years? At least 1979-1986);

Frasca Food & Wine [Fruili Italian] - 1738 Pearl Street (~2017?, from March 2011-2014 they had Caffe Frasca in what’s now the private dining room next door); Vacant - (2010-~2017); Before Frasca rebuilt, there were several businesses in this building at the same time, including Mountain Ocean [“Skin Trip” and “Lip Trip”] and White Wave Tofu started here when Steve Demos sold his first block in 1977. Envie [wine bar] (years?); Mellow Mushroom [pizza] (years?); Gondolier (2001 - 2007); Daily Bread [bakery] (1994-?); Harvest Restaurant and Bakery [natural foods] (at least 1986-1994); Penny Lane [coffee house] (at least 1981-1994); Good Earth [natural foods] (1977-at least 1979) ; Citizen’s National Bank (years?);

? - just South of Pearl on Broadway (years?); Fondue Stube (years?);

Vacant - 1795 Pearl Street (NW corner). Full Cycle bicycle store [and tap room and espresso bar]  (2006-~2022); Penny Lane [coffee house] (1994-2005); Barrel House (at least 1994); Indian restaurant in the back for a while; Voula's (years?); The Atlantic Pearl (at least 1994) operated before a weekend remodel into My Brother's Place as a pool hall college hang out.  The neighborhood revolted and their liquor license was not renewed at the end of the year and JB and crew moved to Arapahoe.

Fuji Café and Bar- 2018 Broadway (~2015-current); Green Rush Café [Organic Japanese] (2015-~2015); Vacant (2013 – current); A Cafe Boulder (Arlene’s Bistro and Craperie) (2013 – 2013); Crepes A La Cart (2008 - today); Double Eagle (closed as restaurant long ago but George Koutsoubos but ran his catering service out of the building – or left it vacant – till 2008. Interesting back story about a basement explosion, injury, lawsuit allowing him to stay in the building at no/low cost. Was a restaurant in the 1970s at least till 1979)

Garage Sale Vintage [vintage clothing, bar and tacos] - 1701 Pearl St. (2024-current): Vacant (2018-2024); Ted’s Montana Grill (2010 - 2018); Sunflower Fine Organic Cuisine (? - 2009); Pasta Jay’s (years?); Rio Grande (expanded from 1707, 1989 - years?);

Gelato Boy - 1021 Pearl Street. (2019-current); Fiore di Latte (2016-2019); Two Spoons [gelato/soups] - 1021 Pearl Street. (? - 2016);

Great Awakening [Coffee shop]- 1715 15th St. (? - today);

Residential – 1219 Pine St. (~1939-current); Greenman’s [Drug store with fountain] (1916-~1939); Maxwell Greenman Books, Drugs and Stationary (1898-1916);

Hapa [sushi] – 1048 Pearl Street, #105, moving from 1117 Pearl (opening 2023-current); Eureka [American, medium chain] (2016-2021); New building, was Daily Camera.

? - 2000 Broadway (years?); Harvest Express (years?)

Kapost [corporate offices] - 2010 14th St. (years?); New Hope Natural Media offices (2011-?): Himalayas Restaurant (at least 1994 - 2011); Sobriety Sarsaparilla and Sandwich Shoppe [24 hour sandwich and Ice Cream Shoppe] (years?); ? (years?); Yankee Lady [arcade/pool] (years?) this may have also been down here in a space that got combined with Himalayas? Someone just said it was east of the courthouse in the basement and someone else remembered a “burger spot” that was down by the Himalaya’s spot, and they may be one in the same? Someone also said that the original Fox Theater was here before the building burned down? Kobe-an (2010 14th Street (per Camera ad; “Somewhere on 15th across from the courthouse (per owner, Kimmie) although 15th doesn’t face the courthouse. It was here very shortly before moving to 1401 Pearl).

Hotel Boulderado (Houses several restaurant/bar spaces) - 2115 13th St. (Opened 1909, the longest continuously open restaurant in Boulder. With the exception of a brief closure during World War 2, it has been open every day since the hotel’s opening.) [I may have some of the locations of each restaurant name in the wrong parts of the hotel]

13th Street facade: Spruce Restaurant [Farm and Fish] (2014 – today); Q’s – (at least 1994 - 2014); Teddy Roosevelts (1990s); T. Newcombs (years?); Split into Winston's and The Porch (1979-at least 1994); Fleur De Lis [French] (years including 1978 - 1979); Prosperity Garden (1972-1978); Boulderado Empire Room [Malaysian/Javanese/Asian] (1969-1972); Fred's Steakhouse (1962-1968); Boulderado Coffee shop (late 1950s - 1962); Boulderado Café (1951-late 1950s); Cactus Room (post-WW2-early 1950s); Original dining room (1909-WW2).

Spruce St. façade: Corner Bar & Cafe - 2115 13th St. (at least 1994 - today); Was a women’s boutique for a time. (years?); Used to be the location of the Boulder Western Union office as well as a barbershop (years?); Wayne's Café [maybe not as it was at 1400 block of Pearl] (years?);

Basement: License No. 1 (2014 – current); Catacombs, The [nightclub/music venue/just bar-restaurant] (March 1969-2014 with a break in the middle when it was called other things) Franco’s Pastaria (1980 - 1983—although I saw it in John’s 1986 Dining Out guide) it’s the oldest bar in the city limits and was the first establishment that served food to receive a liquor license in 1969.

Upstairs Mezzanine: Mezzanine Lounge [jazz] (1967 or 77 – at least 1994).

Upstairs room:  private parties now (1980s to present) Q’s (mid-1990s); Steak Porch (1980 - ?); Eggroll Parlor? (1977 - 1980)

Lobby Area:  Le Bar,in the Boulderaldo,in back of  check-in desk (? – 1983) [it was the greatest secret spot for many years...bartended there for years,entertaining the likes of David Crosby,Jimmy Page,Robert Plant,Jack Nicholson, William Burroughs, Alan Ginsberg..etc,etc..Is now Sid's office.]

? - Broadway just north of Pearl (years?); Imperial Tea and Coffee (same as Imperial Emporium owned by Wayne Dozier?) [original location] (1940s);

? - Near Top Hat janitorial around 1729 Pearl (years?); International Café [breakfast/lunch joint, somehow associated with Rudi's Bakery]

Ford & Ford CPA – 2129 13th St. (years?); Indo-Ceylon (years including 1978-1979);

Izakaya Amu - 1217 Spruce St. [west side] (2003 - today); Art gallery (years?);

Jaipur - 1800 Broadway. (2013-current); Bombay Bistro (? – 2013?); New building.

Jax Fish House - 928 Pearl St. (? - today); The Small Wonder Cafe (at least 1994);

Jill's at St. Julien Hotel - 900 Walnut St. [American bistro] (? - today); Several busineses were on different parts of the property prior to being torn down and the hotel being built:  NE Corner of Canyon & 9th: The People’s Parking Lot. (forever).

Office building - One Boulder Plaza, 1801 13th Street, Suite. (2017-current); Johnny's Cigar Bar (? - 2017); Boulder Creek Market (2008-?);

Jungle (tiki bar)- 2018 10th Street (opening 2019-current); PMG (Pour ma gueule) [wine bar and restaurant] (2014-2019); Beehive (2012 - 2014); Saxy's Cafe (? – 2012); Cutting Edge Hair Salon (years?)

Kitchen, The and Upstairs Cocktail Lounge (previously The Kitchen Upstairs)- 1039 Pearl Street. (? - today); Stagehouse Books (years?); Triana (at least 1999 when James Mazzio won Food & Wine top 10 chefs);

? –2015 13th Street (2011?-current); Ku Cha House of Tea (? – 2011?);

Nomad Boulder [outdoor gear] – 2050 Broadway (years?); Touch Luck Cowboy [clothing] (years?); La Petit Boulangerie (at least 1994);

Laughing Goat Coffehouse - 1709 Pearl Street. (? - today); Bullfrogs Pub and Grill (? - 2000); Twisted Vine (years?); [At some point the building was razed and rebuilt.] Rio Grande [or maybe it was in the Two Sole Sister’s spot, which is the right side of the Ted’s building] (1989 - ? –at least 1993/94, then expanded into 1701); T.C.’s Restaurant (At least 1986), Id’s (years?); Rudi’s Baker and International Café [first place to buy Rudi’s bread]

Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant – 1710 Pearl St. (2019-current); vacant (2017-current); Zeal Eatery (2013-2017 – moving to Riverside);  H Burger (2012-2013); Pinyon, The [Artisanal mountain man food ] (2010-4/9 2012); Bimbamboo [Asian Bistro] (? – 2010); Camille’s Sidewalk Café (years?)

Vacant – 1048 Pearl Street (2020-current); Le Pops Gourmet Iced Lollies (2016-2020);

License No. 1 – See Hotel Boulderado

The Lounge - 2028 14th St., in the Boulder Theater Ghost, The [BBQ] (2015-2016); George's Food and Drink (? - 2015); [Note: George was the name of the ghost that haunted the Boulder Theater. Thus the last two names.] Lounge at the Boulder Theater (years?); Boulder Theater office space? (years?); Boulder Planet newspaper (1969-1999);

Lucile's Creole Cafe - 2124 14th St. (at least 1994 - today); Vicki’s (years, at least 1979): Nancy’s [original location before 825 Walnut] (at least 1975-?); John’s (1969-1975?);

Boulder Shambhala Center – the basement of 1345 Spruce Street (years?); Magdalena's Famous Holland Restaurant [Dutch restaurant and bakery] (1958-60);

Vacant-2010 16th Street. (2024-current); Maine Shack [Lobster rolls etc.] (2023-2004); Vacant (2019-2023); Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant (? – 2019 moved to 1710 Pearl); Goodman’s Deli (years? At least in 1977);

Vacant - 1837 Pearl St. #101B (2024-current); Mateo [French provencal] (? - 2024); Le Rocher [French] (years?); Creative Bakery & Café [natural foods] (at least 1994); Karma Café (years?); Magdalena's (1986-89);

They split the space, and right half will be Avante Garden Café (opening 2022): The left side is still  closed. Vacant - 1002 Walnut. (2020-current); Mediterranean (The Med) (1993 – Closed 2020-COVID); Garcia’s of Scottsdale (at least 1984-1987?); Pedro Verde’s (years? At least 1979)

? - 1871 Pearl Street (years?); Mij Bani (years?)

? - Across from Jax (years?); Mike’s Pub [only the old-timers will know this one?] (years?)

Vacant - 1628 Pearl Street. (2018-current); Moongate Asian Bistro (? - 2018); Moshi Moshi Bowl (years?)

Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery - 1535 Pearl Street. (? - today);           

Mustard's Last Stand [hot dogs] - 1719 Broadway. (around 1978 - today); Fondue Champoneau (early 70’s, maybe 1972-1976+); Bush's Drive In (1944-1974?); Happy Jack's Oasis in new building. (1940-1944); True's Barrel [building torn down] (? - 1940); True's Thirst Shop (1930-?):

My Neighbor Felix [pan-Mexican] – 1123 Pearl St. (opening 2021); Via Perla [Italian] (March 2016-Closed 2020); Torn Down and rebuilt, was 901-915 Pearl St. (2015?); Tesla showroom (2012?); Marisol Imports, Mexican furniture store (years?); Harding Glass (years?);

Vacant- 1035 Pearl St. (2023-current); ND StreetBAR (2022-2023); Kitchen Next Door, The (2011-2022); Abos [pizza]; (2010-2010) Circle (2009 – 2010); Seven (? - 2009); Seven on Pearl (different name) (years?); Timbuktu [clothing] (years?);

? - 2043 Broadway. ( ?-?); Oliv You & Me [olive oil, sandwiches, coffee] - (? – Closing May 2011);

Vacant? –1050 Walnut St, Boulder (years?); Orchid Pavilion Chinese Restaurant (at least 1994);

Pasta Jay's - 1001 Pearl St. (? - today); Pour La France (at least 1986 - 1994); Monestery [bar downstairs] (at least 1979);

Retail (? - today); Torn down (year?); Pasta Jay’s – cottage at 925 Pearl (1988-?); Johhny Pirates [pitas] (years?) – I think these were in adjacent cottages (Boettcher Cottages (Shonweiler Bldg replaced them).

Pasta Press - 1911 11th St. (2023-current); Vacant and whole building being renovated (2018-2021) Walrus Saloon [bar/pool hall]  (1973 - 2018);

Shoe Fly [shoes] – 947 Pearl Street (years?); Peaberry’s [coffee] (at least 1994);

Peachy’s Superfruit Cafe - 1926 14th St. (2018-current); Smooch Frozen Yogurt & Mochi (Feb 2011-2018?) – Same owners, just rebranded from Cefiore Italian Frozen Yogurt  (? – Feb 2011);

Vacant - 1035 Pearl Street? Behind Tahona?.(2012-current); Pearl Street Steak Room (2011-Today);

Piece, Love & Chocolate – 805 Pearl St. chocolate boutique and bakery (2011 – today); West End Gardener (years?); May have been part of Nick & Willy’s at one time?

Pizzeriea Alberico [mostly a name change from Locale, same owners] – 1730 Pearl St. (2023-current); Pizzeria Locale [sister to Frasca] (2011 - today);

Post, The - 2027 13th St (2017-current); Shine Restaurant and Gathering Place [Emich Triplets] (Dec 2011-2017.; Las Oasis – [Brewery, Tequila Distillery]  (Around April 2011 – October 2011); Boulder Draft House (?-2011); Redfish [Cajun/Creole] (years?); [At this point, the building was gutted and redesigned as there were several spaces down the original hall] La Estrellita (years?); Sunshine Café [or Sunshine Coffee House] (at least 1994); The Boulder Munchery, AKA The Cheese Gallery (years?);

Press Play [arcade bar] - 1005 Pearl St. (2012-current); Round Midnight [jazz club, then dance club] (late 80s? then dance club in ‘92/’93 - ?); Tequila Jack’s (maybe from 1986?); Les Rox Disco (mid ‘80s, at least 1985); A comedy club (years?): The Monastery [wine bar] (at least 1977-1979);

Vacant– 2027 Broadway (2024-current); R Art Gallery and Boulder Wine Bar (2019-2024); Life is Sweet (opening 2011- never opened); Clothing store. (years?);

Wells Fargo – 1420 Canyon (years); World Savings (years?);  Red Barn (1970s-early 1980s?);

Torn down to build The Arete, a 5-story building - 1095 Canyon. (?-today); Republic of Boulder [brewery?] (years?); Oasis [brewery] (1991-2002); Elephant Bar (years? At least 1986); Zeke’s (years?); Canyon Inn – and Isadora's Disco at night (years? At least in 1977);  Royal Knight Inn and Restaurant (years?);[This spot burned several times] May have been My Sweet Lass at one point?

Vacant - 1801 13th Street. (2012-current); Rib House, The [barbecue]  (? - today);

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant (The Rio) - 1101 Walnut St. (? - today); Piccolo's (at least 1994); Burke’s (at least in 1983-1994); Tico’s [Mexican] (1969 – mid-); [Used to be a gas station owned my friend’s grandfather.]

Rocket Fiz Boulder [Soda pop and candy shop specializing in hard to find items] - 1441 Pearl St. (2012 – current); Pennyweights (years? Closed?): La Boca (years?); Bean & Spirits Factory (at least 1979, 1980s?); Boar’s Head Inn (years including 1977 and 1978);

Rosetta Hall (food hall, 10 restaurants):

Rose’s Classic Americana (opening 2020-current); Folsom Foods (New American (2019-2020);

Jacaranda (West African);

Petite Fleur (Patisserie);

Confit (French);

Ginger Pig (Asian Street Food);

La Tigella (Italian);

Tierra (Contemporary Mexican);

Eridu (Ancient Grains);

Boxcar Coffee;

Barceloneta Oyster Company (raw bar)) - 1109 Walnut St. (Opening 2019); Vacant (2018-current); the Pop Up [bar] (2017-2018); Boulder House [nightclub] (2015 –2017); Absinthe House [European bistro and nightclub] (Aug 2010 - 2015?); Vacant (Nov. 2009 – Aug 2010); Foundry, The [nightclub] (1996-2009); The Marquee Club [nightclub/music venue] (at least 1994); Regency movie theater (years?)

Twig Salon and Spa – 1831 Pearl St. (years?); Rudi’s [original location] (years included 1978-at least 1986);

Vacant - 1800 Broadway (2019-current); Rueben's Burger Bistro (2010-2019); Vacant (2009-today); Scotch Corner Pub (?-2009); L'Absinthe (years?)

Salt the Bistro - 1047 Pearl Street (2009- today); Tom's Tavern [famous for burgers and along with the Boulderado’s Catacombs, had one of the first businesses with a liquor licence after 1967 repeal of city’s liquor ban] (1959-2009); Laundromat [belonged to Tom] (years?); Funeral home (years?);

?  – 1400 block of Pearl. (years?); Sawadee Restaurant [Thai] (at least 1994)

New buildings [Edwards Center] /addresses - 1025 Pearl St. [Office building that was torn down and now holds Kitchen Next Door and  Tahona]. Shannon’s Restaurant and Lounge and Shannon’s Rooming House [bar] (1969?-May 6, 1978? roof caved in from snow but I saw it in 1979-1980 Winter Guide); Keller’s Inn Restaurant and Lounge [1027 Pearl] (years?); Arnett Hotel (years?); Brainard Hotel [built by Anthony Arnett] (1880-?):

Offices – 1375 Walnut St.(years); Sidney's Café [Sidney’s Cappuccino and Art Bar] (at least 1994):

Skratch Labs Café (2023?-current); Vacant - 1600 Pearl St. (2019-2023); Emmerson (2017 - 2019); Vacant (2016-2017); Lyfe Kitchen [Farm to counter] - 1600 Pearl St. (2012 – current); Gondolier on Pearl [Italian] (2007 - 2012); BD’s Mongolian Barbeque (dates?)

Snooze - 1617 Pearl Street (2011-today);

Spotted James, The - - 1911 11th St. (2021-2023); Vacant and whole building being renovated (2018-2021) Walrus Saloon [bar/pool hall]  (1973 - 2018);

Spruce Restaurant [American] – [See Hotel Boulderado]

Steakhouse No. 316 - 1922 13th St. Vacant (2017-2018); Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub & Restaurant (1999? - 2017); The James, (1978 – 1999?):

Stella’s Cucina - 1123 Walnut Street (2020-current); Squared Pizza [Detroit-style] (2018-2018); Boulder Beer (2017-2017); Walnut Brewery (at least 1994 - 2017); The Famous Pacific Fish Company (years?);

Styr Nightclub - 1915 Broadway, Boulder (years?)

Sushi Zanmai - 1221 Spruce [east side]. (1985 - today);

Suti + Co Scandinavian Shop and Cafe [Danish café and home goods]– 2031 16th St. (2022-current)

Sweetgreen [salads] - 1601 Pearl St. (2020-current); Vacant (2017-2020; Aji [Latin American] (? - 2017); Lucca Lucca (2003-?); Down to Earth Produce (1976-?); Mobil station (early 1960s);

T|ACO Boulder - 1175 Walnut St. (2012-current) Boulder Organic Pizza (? - 2012); Yuko Asia Japanese Cuisine  (? - 2010?) Yaki Maki (years?); Pan Asia Fusion (years?)

Tiffin’s Momo Corner - 1911 Broadway (2024-current); Saucy Cluckers [plant-based wings] v(2023-2024); Vacant - (2021-current); Boulder Baked [desserts] (? - 2021);

Vacant - 1509 Arapahoe Ave. (2024-current); Thrive [vegan] (2015 – 2024); Pita Pit (? - 2013); DP Dough (years?); Taco John’s (at least 1994); Taco Bravo (at least in 1978, years?);

Tonic Herban Lounge [oxygen bar, smoothies] - 2011 10th St. (? - today);

Trident Booksellers and Cafe - 940 Pearl Street. (At least 1986 - today);

New apartment Building - 1155 Canyon Blvd. Trios Grille Wine Bar and Home Gallerie (years? At least 1998); Two Bitts [New American] (From at least around 1994-?); Treats (years-I think this building was torn down?)

Velvet Elk Lounge – 2037 13th St. (2022-current), Silver Vines Winery (2020-2022); VOSS Art & Home (years?); Via Travel Service (years?); L’Entrepont [Creole/French] (at least 1986);

West End Tavern [Comfort food] - 926 Pearl Street. (1987 - today);

Wonder Press [Juice, smoothies]- 946 Pearl St. (opening 2015 – current); Wok Eat (2014 – 2015); Vacant (2012 – current); World Café (2012-2012); Cuvee The (2010 - today); Blending Cellar Wine & Tapas Bar, The - 946 Pearl St. (? - 2010);

Yellow Deli, The [open 24hr, Sun noon-Fri 3pm] - 908 Pearl St. (2011 - today); Heidi's Brooklyn Deli - (2008-2009?)

Zoe Ma Ma - 919 Pearl St. (2024-current); Daikon Banh Mi Shop (2020-2022); Chipotle Mexican Grill (? - 2020); Asian/Himalayan hole in the wall (years?);

Vacant - 2010 10th Street. Zoe Ma Ma [fast casual Asian] (2010 – 2023-moved around the corner); Spud Brothers [baked potatoes] (years?)

Greater Downtown

Beyond Pearl Street area, bordered by the mountains/Folsom (24th)/Alpine/Arapaho

8 Port Coffee & Tea - 1727 15th Street. (? - today);

15th Street Coffee – 2010 15th St (years?); A pizza place? A Jamaican restaurant? A bakery owned by two women?

Vacant - 1651 Broadway (2020-2020); Alfalfas (April 2010 - 2021); Whole Foods Market [natural food market] (?-2010); Alfalfa’s [natural food market] (early 1980s – mid 1990s?); Cliff Rose [bulk bins, mainly wholesale] (years?); The Pioneer Museum (years?); Public Service Company of Colorado garages and Boulder Ambulance garage (years?);

? 1250 Spruce (years?); Allen’s Alley Coney Island [Detroit Coney dogs] (1975 or 1976 – at least 1979);

Arati Grocery/Tea Room [natural foods grocery with food to go] – 824 Pearl St. (at least in 1979);

Backcountry Pizza and Tap House (Opening fall 2010) - 2319 Arapahoe Ave; Dolan’s [seafood] (1994-2010); Cantina del Mar [apparently, the guys from this first took over Pelican Pete’s, keeping the name before changing it] (years?); Pelican Petes [seafood] (years? At least 1979-1986)

Bitter Bar - 835 Walnut St. (2011 - today); Happy and the Bitter Bar [American/Asian] (2010?-2011); Happy Noodle (? - 2010); D'Napoli Ristorante (at least 1994); Southern Exposure (1987-1992) Oh Carolina [pit BBQ] (?-1986); Essential Ingredients [gourmet food store] and Magnifico’s (years? At least in 1979); Bremer’s Liquors (years):

? - 1731 15th St (years?); Boulder Cheese Company [owned by Saxon Brown] (years?):

Cold Stone Creamery - 2412 Arapahoe Ave. (? - today);

Rocky Mt. Anglers - 1904 Arapahoe (? - today): Cornucopia [market?] (years?)

Demolished (2012); Vacant – Building west of Back Country Pizza (?-2012); Dairy Queen

Vacant - 826 Pearl St. (?-Today); Delhi Darbar (? - today);

Eat Well Café in the Senior Center [run by Meals on Wheels]- 909 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder (?-current?); Green Mountain Granary [building was razed to make way for senior center] (years?)  

Boulder Blooms [florist] – 1201 Arapahoe Ave. (2019-current) Farmstand, The [Co-op] (2019-2019); Gas Station (years?)

Fiesta (Was Fiesta Mexitalian Restaurant but took second part off sign)- 2350 Arapahoe Ave. (2010-today); Rincon Del Sol (?-2010); Turley’s (1994-?); Rookies Sports (3 yrs); Folsom Grill (3yrs); Josephina’s Café and Pizzaria  (1985-1987); Goldini’s (1978-1984); Timber Tavern (1938-1978) Timber Town Tavern (1935-1938)

Flippin’ Burgers? [by Snarfs] (to be built 2013?); Demolished. (2012-today) - 2000 Arapahoe. Daddy Bruce's Bar-B-Que (early 1970s?-2012); Uncle Joe’s Plantation Bar-b-que (at least 1972-1979); Nifty-Nix [car hops and Malts] (Late 50's - 60's); Hi Ho Drive In (at least 1955);

Flower Pepper Restaurant [Chinese] (2015 – current); Milo’s Restaurant [Pizza & Po-boys]- 2655 Broadway (2012?-2015?); Don’s, The (2010-2010) [NY Style Pizza & Heros]; Subway (years?);

Vacant– 1795 Folsom Street (2013-current); Folsom Street Coffee Co. (~2004 - 2012); Dunkin’ Donuts [started by the Turley’s] (at least 1975);

Folsom Thai - 1575 Folsom Street, downstairs (opening 2019-current). Taste of Philly (Opening 2011 - 2018); Sumida's Restaurant [Japanese] (?-2010)

? Somewhere on Broadway near the Hospital towards south end of block but not on corner (years?); The Gourmet (years?)

Holy Crepe - 1650 Broadway St. (2021-current); South Mouth (2012-2021); VG Burgers [Vegetarian burgers]. (years?); Alexander's [Mexican] (at least 1994);

Hungry Toad [American pub] - 2543 Broadway. (? - today); Wrangler 2 Bar BQ (years? At least in 1978-1986); Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant (years?); Golden Dragon (years?);

? -  Next to the University Inn which is at 1632 Broadway (at Broadway) (years?); Jay Benedict's (years? At least 1986);

Jet's Espressoria - 2116 Pearl Street. (? - today); Café Luna (years?)

Chamber of Commerce - Folsom Avenue, at Pearl Street  (years); Klassy Corner Dairy Mart  (1950s Drive-in per article: http://tinyurl.com/lf5cxor)

Little Lama Cafe - 2130 Arapahoe Avenue; Naropa University’s campus (2021-current);

Lolita's Market & Deli - 800 Pearl St. (At least 1990 - today); Served as a grocery store (since 1979); Olson Wood Products [Cabinet-Mill Work] (1940-?); Chamberlain & Co, Sampling Works [One of the oldest standing buildings and the oldest surviving mine sampling works in Boulder…the home of a steam-powered industrial plant that crushed and separated raw ore.] (1876-1900?)

New building - 2226 Pearl Street (years?); Mataam Fez [Moroccan] (~1979 - ~2008); Off Broadway Café [French bistro, Jazz, publication shows it at 2224 Pearl] (1978-1979); Pebble in the Water [macrobiotic] (? – 1978);

Keira Ritter Design Co (?-current):  The Newsstand [Adult Bookstore] (years? Was here at least by the 1980s and closed maybe in mid-late 2000s?); McDuck’s - 1720 15th St (years? At least 1979);

Condos [new building] – 1655 Walnut St. (years?); Michael’s of Boulder [gourmet] (At least 1986-1994);

Mustard's Last Stand [hot dogs] - 1719 Broadway. (? - today);

Hospital Parking Garage– 2631 N. Broadway (years?); New Saigon (at least 1986, building torn down); Berardi & Son’s (at least 1979);

Nick-N-Willy's Take-N-Bake Pizza - 801 Pearl Street. (at least 1994 - today); Time Out Tubs (1977-?);

? - 22nd or 23rd and Pearl (years?); The Off Broadway (Grill?), open for a few months in 79 or 80.

Papa John's - 2420 Arapahoe Ave. . (? - today);

Hammy’s Smoke Shop - 1650 Broadway (around 2020-current); Lazy J’s Smokeshop (1998-around 2020); Pasta Fresca (at least 1993/1994) [found on a list called “What’s on the Menu in Boulder” from 1993/1994];

AG Edwards? – 880 Walnut St. (years?); Pete’s Chapter 11 [steak house] (years?);  Brophy’s Salmon Run (years?); Pete’s Prime [steak house] -  (years?);

River and Woods - 2328 Pearl St. (2016 – current); Vacant (2013 – 2016); John's Restaurant [classic & contemporary, used to be listed at 2338 Pearl in 1977] (1975 - 2013).

Riverside, The- 1724 [1718?] Broadway (2019?-current); Zeal Eatery [took over the restaurant portion for a while] (2018-2019?); Vacant but used for special events and groups (2016-2018); The Riverside - includes Per la Gente, which I think was the same as Food Restaurant (Food at the Riverside), Food Café…it’s all so confusing! Agora performance venue, and Fuse coworking space). Was slated to be Broadwalk on the Creek with café, mini-theater for music, lectures? (2012-2016); Vacant and gutted? (2006 - 2012); Alexander’s and Levorio’s Creekside Café (?-2006); 32 Degrees and Rising (years?); Library Pub (2002 - ?); La Estrallita (? - 2001); First Wok (at least 1994); Yocom’s Studio Restaurant and The Darkroom [downstairs] (1980-years including 1979); Haertling Architecture and Art Gallery (1975-?); Daniel Yocom’s Photography Studio (1932-1975?);  Built as a candy store (1914 – 1932?)

? – 21st or 22nd block of Water Street [Now Canyon. Boulder’s first (and maybe only) "soul food" restaurant.] (years?); Roger’s Kitchen (1950s);

Dr. Dodge periodontist (years?); New Building (years?); Schlotzsky’s – 2601 Broadway? Across North from Hungry Toad? (years?)

Scratch Labs Cafe - 2299 Pearl Street (2020-current); Bow Tie Café & Spirits (2018-2019); Sun Deli Pizza and Liquor (?-2018);

Sherpa's Adventurers Restaurant & Bar - 825 Walnut St. (2002 - today); Cafe Louie   (?-2001); Nancy’s [Expansion from 2124 14th to this second location] (1978-1999);

Vacant - 2128 Pearl Street (2019); Snarf’s [Flagship location, sandwiches] (2007 – current);

Building torn down (2007); Snarf's [sandwiches] - 2049 Pearl St. (1995-2007); Foul Play (years?); Ming’s Oriental Kitchen (years?); P&W (years?); A&W Rootbeer Stand (years? At least in 1952 and 1981);

Spicy Pickle [sandwiches] - 2520 N Broadway. (? - today); Fresh Grains [soups, sandwiches] (years?)

Spruce Confections - 767 Pearl St. (? - today);

Vacant (2022-current); Terracotta [plant shop] - 1739 Pearl Street (2021?-2022?); Vacant (2019-current); Strade Bianche (Tuscan cycling café) (2019-2019); Vacant (2019-current); L'Atelier [French] (2013 - 2018); Emiliana Dessert House and Restaurant (2001-?); Attuso's of Brooklyn (at least 1986-1994); PachaMamas (years?) French Peasant [run by gourmet Sufis] (years?); La Zeez [Mid-East, belly dancing] (years?); The building originally housed the Motor Vehicle Bureau, where you got your driver's license.

Sweet Cow – 2628 Broadway (2014-current); Ginger and Pickles [toy store] (years?):

? – 1796 Folsom St. (years?); Tao Tao [Chinese] (years including 1978-1979);

The library café will serve its own coffee (Rae’s Catering [Puerto Rican/soul food] on Thu and Sun as of Aug 2024) - 1001 Arapahoe Avenue [In the Boulder Library]; Tonantzin Casa de Cafe– (2022-2023); Vacant (2022-current); Seeds Café (2015 – 2022);

? – West side of Broadway, midblock between Pearl and Spruce (years?); Viet Hoa (at least late 80s to early 90s. Before moving to 1635 28th?);

Village Coffee Shop - 1605 Folsom. (? – today at least 1979);

Yakitori Gareji – 2250 Pearl St. (Opening 2024); Joe’s Paint & Body Repair

Central Boulder

Folsom (24th)/Foothills Pkwy./Valmont/Arapahoe

? - 3005 Arapahoe Ave. (?); AAA Root Beer (1951 - ?); 3005 Arapahoe Ave (years?); Bar-None Drive-in Restaurant – [1950s Drive-in per article: http://tinyurl.com/lf5cxor] (1951 - ?);

Charming Charlies [Jewelry] - 1685 29th St, Ste 1268  (?-today); Ai Sushi & Steak (?-2011);

Unknown - Pine and 27th’(years?); Alba Dairy [also one on Broadway between Pearl and Spruce] (Just before WWI- 1958) They had 20 flavors of ice cream and thick shakes.;

Aloy Thai - 2720 Canyon Blvd. (2011 - today); Chy Thai Cuisine  (? – 2011); Twin Teriyaki (years?): Building torn down and rebuilt (years?); Razzal’s [Wayne Dozier’s short-lived “rollers” (wraps) restaurant] (1986-1987);

Alpine Modern Cafe -1695 29th Street (2023-current); Vacant - (2013-current); Zpizza (2011-2013);

Trader Joes opening (opening in 2013); Applebee’s - 1906 28th St. (?-2012);

Asian Market - 2829 28th St. (years?) Used to have a full-fledged restaurant inside, then split the space, the sister ran the restaurant for a while, then it was sold to Jin Chan.

Vacant (2014 – current) - 1729 28th Street; Baker Street Pub & Grill - (? - 2014); Chili’s (early 2000s? - ?)

The Barrel [beer garden]– 1710 29th Street (2016 – current); Empty courtyard (? – 2016)

Boulder Running Company - 2775 Pearl Street (years?); Beatnik’s Bagels (years?); Schlotzsky's Deli (years?);

? - 1958 28th St (years?); Benito's [in front of where old putt Putt Putt was] (years? At least in 1977-1979);

? – 24th & Pearl? (years); Belgian Bakery (years?);

Birdcall (fried chicken sandwiches/nuggets) (2022-current) Another whole foods department- 2905 Pearl Street [Inside Whole Foods] Biju’s Little Curry Shop (2016 - 2017);

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse [pizza & pasta] – 1690 28th St. (Opening 2012); Playfair Toys (?-2011);

Blackjack Pizza - 3023 Walnut St.

Childish Things and Yoga stores – 2071 30th St (years?); Boulder Express or Express Club [gay dance club] Building restructured and old address was 2075 30th or maybe 2850 29th St. where Busters was [Buster’s moved and turned into the Express] (years?)

Boulder Fresh Garden [Thai] - 2400 Arapahoe Avenue (2022-current); Doug’s Day Diner (2015 – 2022); Vacant - (2012-2015); Tossa [fast-casual Italian] (2011-2012);

Boulder Pho- 2855 28th Street (2017-current); Thai Kitchen (2013 – 2017); Jimmy and Drew's 28th Street Deli [NY deli] (?-2013);

New building– 2520 Arapahoe (years): Boulder Spudnut and Sandwich Shop (at least 1979);

Boulder Social - 1600 38th Street (Opening Aug 1, 2022-current); Ska Street Brewstillery [Peach Street Distillers & Ska Brewing from Western Slope] (2020-2022); Vacant - (2019-2020); Fate Brewing Co- (2013-2019); Vacant (2011-2012); Playa Azul - (2005 - 2011); Table Mountain Grill [just a different concept by the Muldoon’s folks?] (2004-2005); Jose Muldoon’s (1984-2004);

Brewing Market - 2525 Arapahoe Ave. (? - today);

Brickstones Kitchen and Bar – 2601 Canyon [Inside Embassy Suites by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn. (2018-current);

Burger King – 1770 28th Street, Boulder (at least 1979 - today); Nutty Irishman Pub & Grill (years?); Gaylord’s (later Tyler's) Applewood Pit [Ribs etc. Had a drive-in and rollerskates for a while] (1955 – at least 1986); Burger King (first listed in 1958 phone book);

The Buff [moved from 1725 28th when building slated for demolition]- 2600 Canyon Blvd. (2014 - current); Original Pancake House (? - 2021); Black-Eyed Pea Restaurants (years?);

Being torn down for hotel (since 2014);  Buff Restaurant [American/breakfast] - 1725 28th St. (? – 2012?); Was called Mark Faulkner's Golden Buff until he moved to Niwot and opened Rev Taylor’s and Paul Turley took over (at least 1972 - ?);

Office building – 2950 Wilderness Place (?-current); Burgundy Cafe (at least 1986);

Building being torn down - 2079 30th St. Cafe Food [Sandwiches/soup]- [Was just called Food and was across street] (Opened late 1970s,   - 2014);

Boulder Eyes (years?): 2020 30th St. Food Restaurant [moved across the street] (years? At least 1986);

Ski shop? (years?)  Cafe Food [sandwiches/soup] – across the street from current location next to Christy Sports. (at least the 1980s - today);

Bounce Place [kids playground] - 1711 29th St Unit 1180 (2022-current) Vacant (2020-current); California Pizza Kitchen (?-2020);

Office building - 3100 Arapahoe Avenue  (years?); Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant (years?); Silver Palace [Chinese] (years?) First Wok (early 80s?) Ristorante Paolino [Italian] (around 1982 – at least 1986); Capone’s Supper Club (at least 1993/94);

Building was replaced? – 2705 Arapaho Ave. (years?); Cappucino Café (at least 1986)

Vacant - 3161 Walnut. (2014-current) Casa Alvarez (? - 2014); Bananas (1978 – at least 1986); Armadillo (years?)

Casablanca Café (found on a list John had: What’s on the Menu in Boulder from 1993/1994)

Cassiopeia [Women cyclists gathering space with café] – 3401 Bluff St. (2024-current);

- 1695 29th St. #1248/1249 (2023-current); Cava [Mediterranean (2020-2023?); Zoes Kitchen [Mediterranean] (opening 2016 – 2020); Daphne’s Greek Café (?-2014);

Chez Thuy Restaurant [Vietnamese] - 2655 28th St. (1993 - today); Old Saigon (?-1993); Mr. Steak (years? At least 1979)

?  - 2331 28th (years?); Chicken Broaster (1960s);

Unknown– 28th and Arapahoe Chicken Delight (at least 1971-72);

?  - 2700 Canyon Blvd (another said 28th & Canyon).  (years?); Chicken Unlimited (years? At least 1977);

Vacant lot - 2555 28th Street (years?); China Buffet (years?); Senor Miguel’s (years? At least 1979-1986);

Chipotle [burittos] (?-Today);

29th Street Mall (see separate restaurant listings) – Between 28th & 30th and Arapahoe and Pearl Street. Crossroads Mall (1963 - 2004) 

1)  Foodcourt (1983-2004): Chinese Combo King, Falafal Man, some Japanese joint, Beau Jo's Pizza, Shishkabob, Sbarro. mini-bar run by a guy named Skip who also was a bartender at the Dark Horse.

2)  Individual spaces in Crossroads (1963-1983 remodel/addition of food court and a few more recent):  Woolworth's Diner (years?) toward the north end, west side with an outside entrance near where JC Penney's was (Became Wallgreens perfume/make up section?); Furr's Cafeteria (years? – until they moved north) East side on the far north end; Orange Julius (years?) had an island type stand, between them all; Round the Corner (years? At least 1979) 1757 29th St., Further south, toward the arcade by Montgomery Ward and Consumer Survey office, near the west entrance off of 28th, had outdoor entrance and telephones on the tables?; Ruby Tuesday (years?); Heron’s Café [“fern bar” in May D&F with entrances from inside and outside?] - 1900 29th Street (1980s?); Gronk’s Picnic Basket & Donut Shop (years? At least 1979). Gaylord's Deli Across from Furr's Cafeteria, an additional one to Table Mesa’s (Mid 1960s. There for about 1 1/2 – 2 years); Village Inn Pancake House – not sure where in “Crossroads” (at least 1979);

Chop 5 - 2525 Arapahoe Rd. (2020-current); Larkburger (? - 2020); Boris Bless’s Small Wonder Cafe [was somewhere in this strip mall, but not sure where, before moving to Jax location] (at least 1993/94).

Crisp & Green - 1675 29th Street. (2023-current); Birdcall (fried chicken sandwiches/nuggets) (2021-2023?-may not have closed but be in a different suite?); Native Foods Café (2012 - 2021); Rumbi Island Grill (?-2012);

Vacant (June 2016) - 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Unit C6; Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria (2011 – 2016);

Curtis Park Deli - 3000 Pearl Parkway, Ste 1300 (2023-current); Apartment building.

Deli Zone - 2900 Valmont Road. (? - today);

Daikon Banh Mi Shop - 1805 29th Street, Suite 1138. (2020-current); Five on Black [Brazillian fast casual] (2016 – 2020); Spooners [frozen yogurt] (? – 2015?);

Dot's Diner [breakfast] -  2716 28th St. (? - today); Don's [Cheese and Sausage] Mart (~1985 – At least 1987);

Efrain’s of Boulder [Mexican] - 2480 Canyon Blvd. (2022-current); Vacant (2021-2022); Shine Restaurant and Potion Bar (2017-2021); Volta [Italian, Mediterranean] (2013-2015); Alba Ristorante [Italian] (? – 2013); Was an oak furniture store. (years?);

Einstein Brother Bagels - 1693 28th St. . (? - today);

? - 1664 30th Street (years?); El Taco Loco (years?)

Tapestry Salon? (years?) - 2425 Canyon Boulevard (years?): Empanadas Plus Two (years?)

Petco - 2460 Arapahoe Avenue (years?); European Cafe Boulder [French] (1989-2005);

? - Somewhere on Arapahoe between Folsom and 28th (years?); Antoine’s (at least 1986); Essential Ingredients [gourmet food store/French bakery] Started where Happy is now, then moved into a shopping center.

Firehouse Subs.- 1695 29th St # 1252 (?-2022);

Five Guys Burgers and Fries - 1855 29th St. (2013-current);

Flatiron Coffee - 2721 Arapahoe (years?); Peaberry's Coffee (years); Also see The Lamp Post as address is complex;

Flower Child [Chain. “Healthy food for a happy world”] – 2580 Arapahoe (Opening fall 2018); Cafe Rio (2016-2017); Vacant (2012-2016); Red Robin Gourmet Burgers [closed to open Red Robin Burger Works in the building in front]; The Moot House (years? At least 1979);     

Another business- 3000? Folsom (years?); Geppetos [Italian] (mid 1980s); Janina’s Café & Deli (at least 1986);

Golden Buff (see Buff)

Golden Sun - 1635 28th Street. (? - today); Ping’s Favorite (years?); Viet Hoa Vietnamese Cuisine (at least 1994); Sin Tung Restaurant (at least 1986);

Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard - 2050 26th St. (? - today);

King Soopers? – 30th & Arapahoe (years?); Grandma's or something like that.  [3.2 bar in old dark red farmhouse. (Early 70's);

Gurkhas Dumpling and Curry House - 2525 Arapahoe Ave (2021-current); Vacant (2020-2021); Vero Italian (2018-2020); Pizzeria Da Lupo (2010- 2018): A retail store (years?)

Haoway Chinese Cafe - 1678 30th St. (? - today); Lobster House (years?); World Fare [or Faire?] (1987-88?);

? – 30th and Arapaho? (years?); Hardee’s (years?);

Heaven Artisan Creamery [ice cream] – 2525 Arapahoe (2023-current);

Hundy’s Biryani [to go/pickup only]– 2825 Wilderness Place, Ste 500 Rae’s and Kay’s [takeout only] (2021-current) Latin Café [pupusas, lunch only]  (2011-2021?);

IHOP-International House of Pancakes - 1675 28thSt. (? - today); Taco Cabana (1994-?); Wrangler Barbecue Place (Around 1989?-years?) Peaches (year? - 1989); Sebastian’s [Pictures of Old Masters on the walls with faces replaced by Sebastian (a sort of cartoon character or Wayne Dozier, owner.] (at least 1978-1986); Bananas [before it moved] (late 70s?); The Viking [owned by Wayne Dozier—possibly with Don Monette?] (at least 1972 – late 70s?); Charcoal Chef (years? 1960s?);

Il Pastaio - 3075 B Arapahoe Ave. (? - today);

FirstBank - 1650 30th Street? (years?); Jack in the Box [it was at 30th and Arapahoe where there is a now a bank, guessing this bank] (years?);

Uniquely Cats (vet) - 1915 28th St. (coming 2017); Jai Ho Bolder (Indian Kitchen) (2011-2016); Maharaja (? - 2011); Jin Chan (At least 1986-around 2009 then moved to 2835 28th St.)

Jamba Juice - 3053 Arapahoe Ave. (? - today); Pizza Hut (1970 to at least 1979);

January Coffee – 1886 30th St. (2022-current); Vic’s on Walnut (?- 2020?);

Vacant – 1933 28th Street Jason’s Deli (2013 – 2017);

Jersey Mike’s Subs (2016 – current): Nekter Juice Bar- 2660 Pearl Street, Boulder. Spicy Pickle (? - 2014);

Jet’s Pizza - 2609 Pearl St. Vacant (Opening 2024); Salvaggio's Italian Deli (?-2021);

Jin Chan Zhang- 2835 28th Street (2009-current [new owners in 2020]);

Juan’s Burritos To Go - 1685 38th Street (years?)

Just Be Kitchen [paleo]—2500 30th St. (2023-current); Vacant  (2022-2023); Fresh Thymes Eatery [community supported restaurant] and the adjacent Bodega [market, coffee] (2013 – 2022, Bodega opened and closed in 2022) Elephant Hut [Thai] (? - 2013); Lulu’s Kitchen (years?)

JW's Steakhouse - 2660 Canyon Blvd. (? - today); Bennigan’s [in a different building, but same address?] (years? At least 1979-1986)

Kalita Grill [Greek Cafe] - 2426 Arapahoe Ave. (Opening 2016); Big City Burrito (? – 2016).

Kathmandu- 1964 28th Street. (2015-current); Golden Lotus (? - today); Shakey’s (1965 - At least in 1977);

? - 3055 Arapahoe (years?); Keith Johnson's Chicken-n-Biscuits (1953 - ?).

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (Opening 2024-current); Vacant (2013-2024) - 1710 29th Street, Suite 1076; Ristorante L (2012-2013); Laudisio Italian Restaurant (? - 2012);

L & L Hawaiian Barbecue– 2323 30th St, Unite 2E (2023=current);

La Mariposa (again) - 2845 28th Street (2021-current); Blue Agave [Mexican. Was just called Agave up until about 2018] (2010-today); La Mariposa Restaurant Taqueria (years?); Gondolier (1980-2001);

Torn down? – 2685 Arapahoe (1970s?-current); Lamplighter Restaurant and the Lamp Post (from at least 1967 – 1974); There’s conflicting information about the address for these two sides of the same restaurant. The affordable Lamplighter lounge was on the left, and the fancy Lamp Post on the right. Maybe the original address 2685 – which was between Folsom and 28th [found in the Carnagie Library of Boulder History] was torn down and replaced with several other addresses (2721 and 2525)? Note: Until 1967 (when the IBM plant opened), the City of Boulder was dry, but Boulder County was "wet." But one block on Arapahoe (where these were located) was a "county island," and so alcohol could be served there. Also, someone remembers the Lamp Post being on N. Broadway near the hospital before moving to Arapahoe, but someone else said they don’t remember that, but do remember The Gourmet there, can anyone confirm a N. Bway location? The Lamplighter was the bar in the Southeast "room" of the Lampost Resturant which had a dinning room (SW room), coffee shop (South room) with service counter and booths, and a banquet room in the back (NE room) with a stage where The Benzy Creek (sp?) and Freddi-Henchi played. There was speak-easy peek hole in the front door, too.

Larkburger - 2525 Arapahoe Ave. (2020-current); Vacant - (2018-current); Tokyo Joe's (? - 2018);

Ultimate Electronics -1955 28th Street (years?); Soundtrack (years?); LA Diner (Last American Diner) [rollerskating servers] (at least 1986 – 1996); Oasis Diner (At least 1979-81?); King's Food Host  [carhop, cheese Frenchies];

Le French Cafe– 2525 Arpaphoe, C1 (2017-current); Cheese Course, The [cheese shop, bistro] (2014-2017):

Gymboree - 2525 Arapahoe Ave # H7 (years?); Arcade (years?); Also see the Lamplighter as address is complex (years?)

Vacant - 2525 Arapahoe Ave. (2024-current); Le Peep Restaurant (1985 - 2024);

Logan’s Espresso Café – 2490 Junction Place (2024-current);

Lotus Moon - 2770 Pearl St. (2024-current); Black Pepper Pho (2010- 2024); Noodles & Company (?-2009?)

Mad Greens [salads] - 1805 29th Street, Suite 1144. (? - today);

Mason’s Dumpling Shop – 3060 Pearl St. (2022-current); Street Legal Pizza (2016-2021);  TrooVi Eatery & Juice Bar (2015 – 2016); Vacant or torn down old buildings.

McDonald's- 1800 28th Street. (At least 1979 - today);

Vacant – 1905 29th St, #1174 (2024-current); Meta Burger (2021-2024); Garbanzo [Mediterranean] (2011-2022);

Modmarket [sandwiches/flatbreads]- 1600 28th Street. (? - today);

Moe's Bagels - 3075 Arapahoe Rd. . (? - today);

Motomaki [build-your-own sushi rolls] -1600 28th Street. (2014-current);

Vacant - 3200 Pearl Street (2020-current); Motorrad Café – [In airstream] (2018?-2020);

Myco Café [mushroom-based coffee shop]– 1629 28th St. (2023-current); Vacant (2013-2023); Naked Pizza (2011-2013);

Noodles & Co. - 1600 28th Street. (? - today);

Nopalitos Mexican Restaurant – 1805 29th Street, Suite 1136 (2024-current); Crumbl Cookies (2020-2024);

Vacant - 2685 Pearl Street. Olive Garden (? - 2014);

Best Buy - 1740 30th St. (?-today); Olympic Dance Hall and Salloon (Bowling Alley too) (years? At least 1979-1981); Uncle Grumpy's (years?); Honey Bucket [building was torn down] (years?);

Vacant – 1750 30th #84 (2012-current); Oriental Food Market (? - 2012)

Osaka’s [“Okonomiyaki Burgers”- traditional Japanese pancake, used as a bun in an array of flavor-filled, healthy, burger-style sandwiches]– 2460 Canyon Blvd. (Opening Oct. 2018); McGuckin’s design center (years?):

Apartment building - 2850 29th St. (years?); Oscar’s Pub  (? – 2013 torn down); Ray’s Pub (years?); Lackey's Pub (years?); Rich’s Tavern [gay bar] (years?); The Captain? (years?); Broken Drum (years?); Buster’s (years?)

Panaderia Sabor a Mexico [bakery]-2839 28th St (?-today):

Panda Express - 2100 28th Street. (? - today);

Panera Bread - 1855 29th Street. (? - today);

Pupusas Lover 2 - 2525 Arapahoe Ave, 1B (2023-current); Yellowbelly [Fried chicken and more] (2014-2022); Vacant (2013-2013); Extreme Pita & Pureblendz (2011-today);

Peet's Coffee & Tea - 1695 29th Street, Suite 1260. (? - today);

Pei Wei Asian Diner - Twenty Ninth Street Retail District. (? - today);

Potbelly Sandwich Shop -  1685 29th St. (2016- current); Bruxie [gourmet waffle sandwiches] (opening summer 2014? Never opened?); Smiling Moose Deli – (2011 – 2014)

Protien Bar [nutritious wraps, salads, soups, smoothies]- 1855 29th St. (2014-current);

Purl-Knit Cafe - AKA Bliss Ice Cream – 2425 Canyon Blvd. (years?); Bobas Pearl Tea & Coffee (years?); Café Bravo [sandwiches, burritos] (years?)

Vacant? (years?); Purple Martini - 1710 29th St. (? - today);

Qdoba - 1625 28th St. (? - today); Winchell’s [donuts] (years?);

Que Rico 1855 29th St. (2022-current); Vacant (2011-20?); Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks.(~2008-2011).

Elements Therapeutic Massage? 2321 30th St. (dates?); Quiznos – 2311(same spot, different address?) 30th Street. (? - today); Ray’s Pub (years?)

Boulder Loft [playroom and cafe for families with kids 6 months to 8 years by day, dance club for high school teens by night] - 1710 29th St. (2011-today); Vacant? (years?); Railyard Restaurant & Saloon (Bar Food, American, Burgers)

Rakkan Ramen - 1650 28th St, #1228 (2021-current); PizzaRev - (2015 – 2020); Massage Envy (?-2015);

Vacant - 2860 Arapahoe Ave. (2019-current); Ralphie’s Bar and Grill (2019-2019); Vacant - (2018-2019) Harpo's Sports Bar & Grill - (2004 - 2018); The House [sports bar] (around 1999?); Aloha Grill, The [strip club] (open for 5 days before authorities shut it down-year?); Barrel House Sports Bar (years?); Hooter’s (years?); Azar’s Big Boy (early 1960s – early 80s?)

Building to be torn down for Google complex - 2111 30th St. Ras Kassas Ethiopian Restaurant - (? - 2015); Masalas International Creekside Café (years?); Tyler's Applewood Pit [moved here from 28th] (At least 1979-1970s);

Rayback Collective [Food truck park] – 2775 Valmont (2016 – current); Rayback Plumbing and Supply (1970s – 2015?);

Vacant - 2700 Arapahoe Ave (2015?-current); Red Robin Burger Works (2012-current); Talbots (?-2012);

Rincon Argentino - 2525 Arapahoe Ave. #A05 (2012 - current);

Roadhouse Boulder Depot – Train Depot at 30th & Arapahoe, Boulder Junction (2015- current); Vacant but owned by city in wait for redevelopment (2008-current); Jaycees Lodge when it was west of 30th in Whole Foods parking lot which was the old Pow-Wow Rodeo Grounds (1973 – 2008); Bus depot and travel agency (1957-1973); Train depot, located at north side of Water Street (now Canyon Boulevard) at 14th Street. (built 1890-1957)

Performance Bicycle - 2450 Arapahoe Ave (?-current); The Royal Gorge (in the late seventies, at least 1979);

Boulder Drums (store) - 1840 30th St. (years?); Russian Kitchen and Deli (years?)

San Francisco Soup Company – 1600 28th St (2011-current);

Sanitas Brewing – 1860 38th St. (opening 2012); Post office annex (years?)

Seattle's Best Coffee - 1750 29th St., Ste 1052. (? - today);

Shake Shack - 1710 29th Street (2021-cuurrent); Vacant (2018-2021); Cantina Laredo (?-2018);

Shamane’s Bake Shoppe [bakery and café] - 2825 Wilderness Pl #800 – (?-today);

Silk Road Grill & Market [Mediterranean] - 2607 Pearl St. (2022-current); Caspian Market & Deli (? – 2022);

Smashburger - 1650 28th St. . (? - today);

Starbucks Coffee - 1600 28th Street. (? - today);

Starbucks Coffee - 3033 Arapahoe Ave. (? - today); Hickory Smokehouse Bar-b-que (at least 1986); Jody’s Subs (years? At least in 1977-1979); The Red Coach  (years?) [Had a little interior window scene of the desert with a stuffed iguana wired to a fence, Bill Vielehr and Frank Brown were the owners.]; Taco Kid (1970); Ricardo's Mexican Food (years?);

Vacant - 1750 29th St  (2013 – current); StarLite Diner and Lounge, [1950s-style diner] (2012 - 2013); Vacant (~2008-2012); Ruby’s Diner (~ 2008).

Sunflower Farmer’s Market - 2525 Arapahoe Avenue (years?); BACKSIDE: Full Moon Grill [Italian] (1994-?); Burger Bar of Boulder (years?); FRONT SIDE:  Blue Plate Kitchen [upscale comfort food] (years?). Stick Oven Kitchen [eclectic] (years?); Carrelli’s (years?); The Library [somewhere near here? was it here?] (years?)

Taco Bell - 1700 28th Street (? - today); Ichiban Teriyaki (years?); Weebees Heros (years?)

Tasuki Sushi Bistro - 1575 Folsom Street, upstairs (2013? – current); NaRaYa [Thai & Sushi] (2010-today); Siamese Plate Restaurant - (At least 1986 - 2010);

? - 2430 Arapahoe Avenue (years?); TCBY Yogurt (years?)

Tibet Kitchen - 2359 Arapahoe Rd. (? - today); Tastefully Toasted (years?); Wings of the West (1990s?); Subway (years? At least in 1977);

Tiffins [Home-style Indian vegetarian] - 2416 Arapahoe Avenue (2011-today);

Torchy’s Tacos - 2805 Pearl Street (Opening 2019); Vacant (2017-current); Turley's Kitchen (was just called Turley’s until sometime in 2013. (2007 - 2017); TGI Fridays (years?); Rafferty's (years?)

True Food Kitchen – 1711 29th Street (Opening 2025); Arhaus [furniture store] (?-2024);

Vacant - 3201 Walnut Street. (2020-current); Twisted Pine Ale House (at Twisted Pine Brewing Company) (? - today); Capstones Brew Bar (years?)

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream - 1750 29th St #1304 (2022-current)

Vitality Bowls - 2525 Arapahoe Ave.;  (2018-current); Boulder Chill (? - 2018); Berry Best Smoothies & Juice Bar (? - 2017); Tehanh Tehanh [Vietnamese & Chinese] (years?); My Pie [spelled like the math symbol π] (years? Was around in 1977 to at least 1979)

Memories to Digital – 2525 Arapahoe Ave. The was building has been reconfigured over the years (years?); Volume II [elegantly casual] (1984 - ?); Carelli's [Should be (one of) the longest running restaurants in Boulder. See other entry on Baseline] (1957 - 1986);

Voodoo Donuts - 3210 Arapahoe Avenue. (2023-current); KFC [was called Kentucky Fried Chicken] (At least since 1977 - 2022);

Wahoo's Fish Taco - 2790 Pearl St. (? - today);

Walnut Cafe - 3073 Walnut. (1983 - today);

Wendy's - 1965 28th Street, Boulder (At least 1979 - today);

Whole Foods Market - 2905 Pearl Street. (? - today);

Full Cycle Bikes & Colorado Multisport - 2355 30th Street (2021-current); Alpine Moderne Café (Was to open 2020, but maybe never opened); Vitamin Cottage (years?); Wrangler 2 Barbeque and Steak [original building torn down, had octagonal roof] (years?); Sea Galley (years? At least 1986)

ViNa-Pho & Grill - 1630 30th St (2010-current); Mantra Fine Indian Cuisine (? - today); Bali to Bombay (years?); Sawaddee (years?)

Wild Pastures Burger Company – 2805 Pearl St., #5B (2021-current);

Wing Shack and Locavore Market & Kitchen? - 2690 28th St. Bluff Street Bar & Billiards (2015-2023); 28th Street Tavern (?-2015) The Yard (years?); Billy D’s (years?)

Walgreens - 2900 28th St. (2010-today); Wok & Roll Teriyaki [Building torn down] (? – 2008?);

Wonderpress [organic juice bar] - 2595 Canyon Blvd (temporary location, will move to 23rd & Pearl in old autobody shop). Juiced Organic Produce Market and Juicery and Boulder Boucherie (year – 2014?); Office building (years?); Boulder Salad Co. (years?); The Higher Taste [catering, restaurant] – (years?);

Zeal – 3301 Pearl Parkway (opening 2020);

Zodiac Subs – 2359 Arapahoe, Suite A (2020-current);

Vacant - 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Zolo Grill (1994 - 2020); Swenson’s Ice Cream (years?)

The Hill

9th/Folsom/Arapahoe/Baseline

13th Street Deli Zone - 1091 13th Street (years?)

Ado’s Kitchen - 1143 13th St. (2017-current); Span-Ish (2015-2016); Five Guys Burgers and Fries (2013?-2015);

Alice and Rose (Alice in Wonderland inspired tea house and champagne bar) - 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. (2023-current); Innisfree Poetry and Bookstore & Café (2016?-2023); Buchanan's Coffee Pub (?-~2016?); The Spoke [bicycle shop] (70s – 80s); The “Place Upstairs” [folk music] (1960s); Quine’s Drug’s Store [with fountain] (1928-1949);

Alpine Modern Café – 904 College (2015 – current); Second Kitchen, The [co-op] (2013-2014?); Delilah’s Pretty Good Grocery (year – 2013?);

Amante Coffee - 2850 Baseline Road, Unit ? (2013-current); Vacant (torn down?) – (2011 – today): Noodles & Co. (? - 2011);

Moved to the 1310 food court for redevelopment of hotel complex - 1325 Broadway (2021-current); Bento-Ria (2016?-2021);

Jewelry store and other stores, but not a restaurant again – 1140 or 1142 13th St. (1968 -current); Bennett's Brick Oven – [tossed pizzas and sub sandwiches] (1963-1968).

Big Daddy’s Texas Barbecue – 1325 Broadway (?-current);

Boss Lady Pizza - 1129 13th St. (2012? – current); Red Mango (2012 – 2012?); Which Wich (2007 – 2012?); Vacant - (2003 – 2007); Tulagi [music club] (1947-2003);

Vacant - 1325 Broadway (will be as of 2021 as Bova’s moves to 1100 28th St. for redevelopment of hotel complex) Bova's Pantry & Ice Cream (?-2021); Mad Mushroom Pizza – AKA Cosmos Pizza [the first Cosmo’s location] (2001-2021); Santiagos V Mexican Restaurant (years?)

? - Across from the Fox  (years?); Buff Room [only the old-timers will know this one?] (years?);

Cafe Aion (opening April 2010) - 1235 Pennsylvania. (? - today); Burnt Toast Restaurant [American, Breakfast, Brunch] (years?); Aion Used Book Store (at least 1987 - 2002); Funky Butts (years? at least in 1977); Leaning Tower (1970s, at least 1972); Ile de France (1966 – 1968?); It may have been a high end ski/climbing shop at one point (years?); Blue Danube Restaurant [fine European dining] (Mid 60's until ???).  

Cafe Mexicali - 2850 Baseline Road, Unit A-1. (2013-current); Vacant (torn down?) – (2011 – today): Noodles & Co. (? - 2011);

Chicken on the Hill - 1119 13th (2021-current); Gaku Ramen (2019-current); Vacant – (2017ish - current); Qboda Mexican Grill (?-2017?); Boulder Boardwalk [arcade] (? – 2002?);

Torm down for redevelopment of hotel complex – Cosmo’s Pizza - 1325 Broadway #201 (?-2021); Fast Eddie’s (hot dogs etc.) (2015?-2017); NoEntiendo (2013-2015?); K's China (? - 2013);

? - NE corner of College and 13th (years?); Dairy Queen (years?); Three Flags (years?);

? – Next to Boulder High (years?); Doc's (years?)

The Corner – 1100 13th Street (years?); Del Taco (again?) (? – 2012); 13th Street Café (years?); Dairy Queen (1973-?); Three Flags (1972 only); Charcoal Chef  (1967-1972); Owens Café/Owen’s Sandwich Shop (1939-1966);  Stoffle’s Restaurant [“Stoffle’s ‘Awful Waffle’ Shop”] (1931-1939); Stoffle Grocery (1928-1931?)

Country Store, The [deli and market]– 919 Broadway (at least 1949 – the 1990s?); Broadway Market (years?); Page’s Food Market (years?); (1970s); Leaning Tower of Pizza [I also show this at 1235 Pennsylvania] (years?);

D.P. Dough [Calzones] -1622 Broadway (?-current); Global Chili Co (years?); Domino's Pizza - (years?);

Deli Zone  - 1322 College Ave. (?-today); Prufrock's Cafe & Bakery (years?);

Deun Deun Box (Korean)– 1107 13th St. (2023-current); Scrooge Maki (~2017-2023?)

Torm down for redevelopment of hotel complex – 1333 North Broadway (2021-current); Dot's Diner On The Hill  (?-2021); Mother’s Café (years?); Magnolia Thunderpussy (years?); Bob's Shack (years); Lil's Drift In (years):

Baseline Liquor Store –2750 Baseline Road (years?); Falbo Bros. Pizzeria

Torm down for redevelopment of hotel complex – 1333 North Broadway, Ste. 218 (current); Metamorphosis Tattoo Sideshow (?-2023); FlatBush Restaurant (1973?);

Fox Theater – 1135 13th St. (1951?-current) [At some point after 1951, was also the Buff Cafeteria, Ted’s Buff Café, Robinson’s Café and Sugar & Spice Confectioners, although the Arthur Murray School of Dancing]; The Anchorage Nite Club (1943-1949); Anchorage Bar and Grill (1949-?); Rialto [Theater] (?-?); Buffalo Club (1930s);

Fat Shack Boulder - 1110 13th St  (2014? – current); Food Fresh(?) (years?); Jus' Burritos (years?); Geisty’s Dogg House (2012?-2014?); Fat Cat Noodle House (?-2012?); Papa Romano's (years?); Mr. Pita (years?); Abos - Pizza On the Hill (years?); Jabberwocky [coffee/muffins] (years?);

Torm down for redevelopment of hotel complex - 1305 Broadway (2021-current); Formosa Bakery [Taiwanese-style street food, dim sum] (2019-2021);

Gaia Masala & Burger - 1116 13th St. (at least 2023); Food Fresh Greek & Lebanese (2020?- ?); Gaia Masala Burger (2019-current); Alforat (2017? – 2019);

Ginger Pig- 1203 13th St., #2 (2023=current); La Choza (2020-2023); Insomnia Cookies (2016-2020);

? - downstairs on the hill next to (west of) Jones drug (years?); Some 3.2 nightclub (years?); Giuseppe's [pizza, old silent movies] (early 70s)

College Optical – 1350 College Ave. (?-current);  Glacier Homemade Ice Cream years?);

Half Fast Subs – 1215 13th St. (?-today); Yellow Sub (years?); Planet Sub (years?)

No restaurant now? (in the Fox Theater) - 1135 13th Street (years?); Hapa On the Hill Sushi Grill (years?)

Hilltop Food Court - 1310 College Ave. [there are several restaurant spots at this address, not sure which ones older restaurants were in]

- Boulder Burger (2017– today)

- Boulder Salad (2012?-today); 

- Dumpling Deli, #230 (2023 – today?);

- Thai Avenue Rice & Noodles #220. (? - today);

- Seoul Kitchen (Was Goody Monster) (?-today);

- Bento-Ria Sushi (2021-current)

- Soup Smith (2023-current)

   Some that have been there in the past: - Gurkhas on the Hill, #230 (?-sometime before 2023); Friends with Benny’s (2017? – 2021); 1000 Degrees Pizza, Ste. #270 (2017? – 2021): Bento/Zanmai on the Hill; Cleveland Pizza; Bubba Chino’s, Aroma (? – 2000s); Patty JS Pizza (years?); Quinn’s Billiards (years?); Memo’s (before it was a food court? At least 1979); Chuck’s Grill (years? At least in 1977); Boco Café (around 2016?-2010s) Jumbo Thai Express (?-2010s);

Mami’s Mexican Café (?-2000s); Orange Julius (the first one in Boulder, in the early 70s); Shaggy’s Famous Poutine (?-2010s); Shishkabob Supreme (?-2010s); Woodruff  #230. (? – 2010s); Bernie’s Bagels (~1994?); Shang-Hai Chinese Restaurant (at least 1986); Time Out (years?); Night Life [Disco] (1970s);

Downstairs on the Hill, west of Jones Drug: The Huddle, mid-late 60s 3.2 bar with live music such as Black Pearl

Illegal Pete’s- 1124 13th St. (2017-current); Abo's Pizza (1977-2017ish); Teresa’s Pizza Colore (years?) Album’s Bistro (years?); Gramazio’s (years?); Woods (years?)

? – Somewhere on The Hill (years?); Josh and John's Ice Cream store (1980s-at least 1993/94);

? – At 14th and College, across from Colorado Bookstore in a building that isn’t there any more? (years?); Juicy Lucy’s [“hippy restaurant”] (early 19770s);

Khow Thai Cafe - 1600 Broadway. (2002 - today); Siam Cafe & Sushi (years?); Annam Café (years?); Sung Lin (at least 1979); Gondolier [this was their first location] (1960 - 1980);

Torm down for redevelopment of hotel complex – 1325 Broadway (2021-current); Kim’s Express Food To Go [Vietnamese, Chinese] (?-2021); Boulder Subway (not the chain) (years?); Dancing Crane (maybe in the 80s but could have been late 70s.);

Kung Fu Tea 1121 Broadway (2018?-current);?

Lollicup Boulder [Smoothies, Chinese, Tea] - 1142 13th St. (?-today); 

Loving Cup – 1101 13th St. (2024-current); The Point Cafe (2013-2024); Espresso Roma (?-2013);

Vacant? - 1124 13th St. (?-today); Lulu's Kitchen [Barbecue, Southern, Chili] (years?); 

? - 1224 Pennsylvania Avenue (years?); Masalaa Indian Restaurant (years); Mexicali Grill (years?)

McDonald's- 2920 Baseline Road. (At least 1979 - today);

? -  1370 College Ave.,  (years?); Jones General Store & Camera/Jones Drug (?-today); Naoki's Place [Awesome Yakisoba] in Jones drug building (early-mid 1980s, at least 1986);

Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings – 1125 13th St. (2023-current); Chicken Jack’s (opening 2023?...maybe never opened?); Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich (?-2021);

No Name Bar – 1325 Broadway (2015?-today); (this may be in the NoEntiendo spot?)

Oriental Café – See Tra Ling’s

Vacant (2018-current) - 1301 Broadway St. Owlsey’s Golden Road [bar] (2015-2018); The Goose Bar and Fatty J's [in the back] (? – 2015?); La Iguana Taqueria (at least 1993/94-2011?); Los Tocayos (at least 1986); Abo’s Pizza Show (and Commisary?) (years? At least in 1977);

Peckish [chicken wings]– 1320 College Ave., (2021?-current);

Pizza 3.14 - 1313 College Ave. (2012-current); Cheba Hut Toasted Subs (?-2012);

? – 1050 28th St. (years?) Pizza Factory (years? At least in 1977 – 1979, 2 locations);

? – 1230 Arapahoe. (years?) Pizza Factory (years? At least in 1977 – 2 locations);

Root of the Hill [smoke shop] – 1360 College Ave. (years?); Pogos on the Hill/Ground Zero (1980-early 1990s); College Club (or Kollege Klub) on the Hill (years? At least in 1977); Middle Earth (years?); Toad Hall before that? (years? At least 1979);

Torm down for redevelopment of hotel complex – 1335 Broadway (2021-current): Pop’s Chicken on the Hill [Asian chicken ] (?-2021); Salvaggio's on the Hill (? – 2019?); Waffle Bar (current); Oomami (years?); YoYo’s Frozen Yogurt (2012 – 2014ish); Freshii [salads, wraps, bowls] (years?); Rib House, The [barbecue] (2012-2015?); La’au’s Taco Shop [Hawaiian tacos] (? - 2012); Cafe Babu (years?); Bleu Star Vintage (years?)

Vacant –1262 College Ave. (2022-current); Rosenbergs Bagels (and Sherry’s Soda Shoppe?) (2021-2022) Beat Cycle (years?);

? – Somewhere on the Hill - middle of the block on the east side (little market now?) (years?); Round the Corner (years? At least 1966): Stella's? (years?)

Roxie’s Tacos [Indian Tacos] - 1135 Broadway, Suite 102 (opening Jan. 2017); Boulder Greens (? - 2016);

Rush Bowls [Smoothies, Vegetarian, Organic, Coffee Shop] - 1207 13th (?-today); Xoom Juice (years?); The Library (years?)

Vacant – (years?) – 1153 13th St.; Saba Felafel (opening 2011 – ?);

Santiago's Mexican Restaurant - 1325 Broadway. (? - today);

? – On the Hill somewhere (current?); Schramm’s (years?); Gaylords on the Hill (late 50s, early 60s); Golden Cue [Pool hall, Eddie Spaghetti] (years?);

? – Somewhere on The Hill on 13th (years?); “Shine” Owens’ Sandwich Shop (1950s);

Shreddy’s Tacos - 2690 Baseline Rd (2024-current); Vacant (2021-2024);  Oregano’s Pizza Bistro (2019- ~2021); Vacant - (2017); Beau Jo's Pizza (? - 2017); Fiasco's Mexican Grill (years?); Modena (after Al Fresco); Al Fresco (not sure when this was but think after Two Bitts?); Two Bitts (Years?) Long John Silvers (years? At least in 1977 and through 1981); Pizza Oven [This was also listed at 2620 Baseline per Karen]– (years?-at least during late 1950s-60s)

Sink Restaurant and Bar, The - 1165 13th St. (1989-today); Herbie’s Deli – Also had “The Sink” sign. In 1987 the law changed and they opened a full bar (1974-1989);  The Sink (1940-1974); Somers’ Sunken Garden (1923-1940) no booze until 1940 and then it was just 3.2 beer;  It had a sunken fountain in the floor, which prompted students to start calling it The Sink; (Prasad [natural/maybe vegan] upstairs – entry on the north side (at least 1980 – at least 1982)

SKO Lounge – 1325 Broadway, #205 (? – current);

Torn Down and built Condos - 1087 14th St. (2012?-today); -  Snarf's [Sandwiches, Soups, Salads]  (?-2012?); Falafel King (years?); Hand to Mouth [natural foods and whole wheat pizza] (years? At least in 1977);

Starbucks - 1402 Broadway (?-today); Peaberry Coffee (years?)

? – 1321 Broadway (years?); Subway (? At least in 1977- today);

? – Address? It was on the Hill (as opposed on The Hill) on 13th. (years?) Sunflower Cafe (years?) Don't remember if it was south of The Sink or further down toward Bova's Pantry, They had broad spectrum florescent lights to make the hanging plants happy that shifted the colors of food toward the blue.

Sushi Hana – 1220 Pennsylvania Ave. (opening 2012-Current) Hapa On The Hill Sushi Grill (?-2012); Johnny McGuires Deli (years?)

Taco Junky & Tequila Bar - 1149 13th St. (2014-current) Mamacita's Restaurant (?-2014); Dino's Restaunt on the Hill (years? At least in 1977-1986);

That One Restaurant (Med., Pakistan, Indian) - 1121 Broadway (2020-current); Terra Thai (2015 - 2018); What’s Up Dog  (? – 2014?); First Wok (At least 1986); Teriaki Café (years?); Fullmen Chineses (years?); Redstone Catering & Café (years?); Pete’s Steak House [may have been a Greek breakfast place?] (at least 1986); Chris's Kettle (years? At least in 1977 and 1984?)

Torn Down and built Condos - 1083 14th St. (2012?-today); Thunderbird Burgers & BBQ (years?):Young's Place Asian Cuisine (years?)

Torm down for redevelopment of hotel complex - 1305 Broadway (2021); Tra Ling’s Oriental Cafe (?-2021);

UMC at the University of Colorado - 1255 Euclid Ave:

-Alferd Packer Grill (?-current)

- -Al's Greens Salad Bar

-- Al's Lodge Panini

-- El Canibal Mexican Specialties

-- Grab-N-Go

-- Slumgullion Pass Grill

-- Soup & Chili Bar

-- The Tabor

-Celestial Seasonings Teahouse

-Jamba Juice

-Panda Express (Chinese)

-Papa John's Pizza

-Starbucks

-Subway Sandwiches & Salads (?-current)

-UMC Market (quick hot and cold prepackaged options)

Unknown - across from the Sink (years?); Uncle Mike’s [3.2 bar] (years?)

University Hill Market & Deli (Smelly Deli) - 1134 13th St. (years?); Stella's Deli (years?); Old Chicago on the Hill (years?); SpudNut (mid 60's for a few years, at least ‘66 & ‘67); Greenman’s – one of two locations [Pharmacy, school, office supplies, cards, smokes, and fountain] (1916-1964);

Classic Eyebrow Threading - 1326 College Ave. (current); Waffle Brothers (2012-today); Crepes to Go Go  (? – 2012?); ROLY Poly Rolled Sandwiches (years?)

The Waffle Lab – 1155 13th St. (2021-current);  Taco Bell Cantina (2017-2020?); Project Pie (2014? – 2017); Boxed (per rumor in Yellowscene 3/13) [California-based pizza company]  - 1155 13th St. (2012-2014?); Pickled Lemon; [Udi’s Middle Eastern] (2011-2012); Cafe Play  [Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Chili] (?-today);

Torm down for redevelopment of hotel complex - 1311 Broadway (2021-current); You and Mee Noodle House - (? - 2021); Subway (years?);

?  (years?); - Address? Zip’s [Ice cream] (lasted about 2 yrs) Four doors north of Bovas pantry on Broadway. Facing Broadway, south of the Standard gas station (later a Mexican place.)

Vacant - 1352 College Ave (2012-current); Zanita’s [Mexican] (2012 – 2012); Jones Drug (a really long time till 2011?).

Vacant? (current) - ? College Ave. Zythos– ? (opening 2016); Illegal Pete's [Mexican] (?-2016?);

East Campus

Folsom/Foothills/Arapahoe/Baseline

Anthony’s Gardens  [see Millenium Harvest House]

Torn down - 800 28th Street in the Outlook Motel. Blues & Greens (? - 2015);  Buffalo Grill & Sports Bar (years?); Jay's (Pizza, Subs, Sandwiches) (?-today); Olivers [when it was the Holiday Inn] (At least 1986);

Scarred for Life Tattoos? - 1546 28th Street (years?); Boulder Pizza Exchange (years?)

Bova’s Market and Grill - 1100 28th Street #200 (will move here 2021 having been Torm down for redevelopment of hotel complex); Bumbling Bee -  [vegan junk food] (2019-2021); Silvermine Subs (? - 2019); something else? (years?); Sambos [Pancake House] (years?)

Brewing Market - 2610 Baseline Rd. (? - today);

Carelli's [Should be (one of) the longest running restaurants in Boulder. See other entry on Arapahoe]- 645 30th St. (1986 - today);

Coaches Corner [See Millenium Harvest House]

Sprouts Market – 2950 Baseline Road (2009 – today); 24 Hour Fitness (years?); The Coast (years?); Wheels Skating (years?);

Cosmo’s Pizza - 659 30th St (years?)

Cup of Peace [Korean/Tea] – 3216 Arapahoe (?-current);

Dairy Queen - 685 30th St. (? - today);

Dark Horse - 2922 Baseline Rd. (1975 - today); Devils Thumb (years?); Zodiac Cabaret [Al Fike’s] (years?); Edison Electric Company (years?);

Vacant - 2905 Baseline Rd. (2016 – current); Denny's Restaurant - (? At least since 1977 - 2016);

Dry Storage & Fortuna Chocolate - 3601 Arapahoe Ave. (2019 - current); Vacant (2014 – 2018); Poppy Cafe  (2012-2014); Vacant (2011-today); Gindi Café (2010? – 2011).

Best Western Boulder Inn (1979-current) - 770 28th Street [there are two buildings, attached by a porta cochere. For 50 years, both buildings have always shared the same ownership and the same address]. Restaurant history of the outbuilding: Best Western’s breakfast room, fitness center, meeting rooms (2013-current); Fatty J’s [pizza] (2006-2009); Nutty Irishman (2002-2002); Brandy's (2001); Fanatics [sports bar] (1998-2001); The Peking at the Boulder Inn (1973-1999). Royal Inn (1969-1979): Lost Knight Lounge and Café Papillon (1972-1975); Jolly King Restaurant (1969-1979);

La Catrina Mexican Restaurant– 4800 Baseline, E105 (2024-current); Vacant (2023-2024); Coma Mexican Grill (2019-2023);

Manuel's Sweet Shop – 1100 28th St, per the Boulder Public Library. (at least 1964); From someone else: “on 28th across from engineering school. They were candy shop- and ice cream sundae shop”

? – 4800 Baseline (years?); Blockbuster (years?); Marbles [Fancy ] (1980s);

Millenium Harvest House (Was Clarion, Hilton) - 1345 28th Street (years?) Several restaurant/bars. Main restaurant: Thyme on the Creek [American, Eclectic, Breakfast]; Bistro (years?); Backyard: Harvest House Gardens (years?); Anthony’s Gardens. [beer garden, FAC] (years? At least 1979-1986) Bar:  Coaches Corner (years?); Champs Sports Bar sports bar too? Crystal Springs Grill (at least 1986);

Moes Original BBQ - 675 30th Street. (Opening Fall 2011); Suki Thai Noodle House (Around 2009 - 2011);

Naked Lunch (Mother’s Greek Food at night, 2024) - 3301 Arapahoe Ave. (2014 – current);

See new entries - 2850 Baseline Road - Building torn down and rebuilt (2012-2013); Noodles & Co. (2011-2012);

Housing Helpers - 2865 Baseline (years?); Pablo's Mexican Café (years?); Two Bitts (years?-1994ish); Eddie’s Mexican Café (years? At least 1979-1986);

Papa John’s Pizza - 651 27th Way (years?); Blackjack Pizza (years?)

Condos – 102 28th St (around 2003-current); torn down (around 2003); Perkins (from sometime in the lat 80s until around 2003);

Pho Kitchen - 2900 Baseline Rd, Unit 3 (2018-current); vacant (2015-2018); Basil Flats (2015 - 2015); Drake’s Haus [new building where Noodle’s & Co was[ (2013 – 2014);

Pizza Hut - 659 30th Street, (? - today);

Pizzeria Basta - 3601 Arapahoe Ave. (2010? - today);

Roadway Inn and Suites (The Broker) inside - 555 30th St: Boulder Swim Club [Asian Fusion] (2024-current): Just had takout foods for a while: First was Ras Kasaas [Ethiopian]; then in 2020, Fasika and also or replaced by Rae’s and Kay’s Melting Pot in 2020 - 2021. Was The Broker or Boulder Broker Inn Restaurant (years? At least 1979-1994); Bently’s Bar (years?); Jubilation [I think this is when it was a disco] (years?); Oliver's? [this was in the Holiday Inn, maybe both places?] (years?); Wilderness Room at the Sheraton Boulder Inn (years?);

? – 665 30th (years?);  Roman Village Pizza [[By Williams Village, behind Carelli’s facing the Broker. I believe the arches are still there which may be why it’s confused with Roman Arches, which was indeed a different restaurant from Roman Arches which was at 5564 Arapaho.] (years? At least 1979-1981);

Sip [beer, wine, coffee] - 2810 E. College Ave. (?-current)

Spruce Bakery – 3775 Discovery Drive, in CU Aerospace Engineering Bldg. (2019-current); Open field.

Sunrise Market & Deli - 900 28th Street. (? - today);

Susan’s Bakery - 805 29th St (? – current)

Vacant - 3210 Arapahoe Avenue Taco Bell (? - 2022);

Mile High Imperial Hookah - 2720 Baseline Road, Boulder (2016? – current); Wendy's (? – 2016?); Don’s Cheese and Sausage (1979-1985, at same time as 1580 Baseline location); Mister Taco (years? At least in 1977-1979); The Golden Point (late 1950s?);

North Boulder

The mountains/Foothills Pkwy./Lee Hill (Dakota Ridge Subdivision)/Valmont

Vacant - 3117 28th Street 3 Margaritas (August 2011-2020); Sol Azteca (? – 2010); Coco's Family Restaurant (at least 1986);

Ali Baba Grill – 3054 28th Street [moved from across the street at 3033 28th] (2022-current); Little Caesar’s (years?); Papa John’s (years? At least 2011);

Vacant - 3033 28th Street (2022-current); Ali Baba Grill [Lebanese and Mediterranean] (2016-2021) Thai Shi House [was also called Eggloo Delights and Sushi Thai Happiness, but they finally settled on one name] (2010 - 2016); Siamese Plate on-the-go (?-2010); Arby’s Drive-In Restaurant [Roast Beef] (years? At least in 1970-1977);

Amante Uptown [Coffee] - 4580 N Broadway (2022-current);

AOI Sushi and Izakaya – 3303 30th St., (2019-current); Blooming Beets (2014-2019); Boom Yogurt Bar (2011-2014);

Audrey Jane’s Pizza Garage - 2675 13th St. (2014? – current); KT's BBQ Outback - [2014-They moved their storefront to the other side of that space on Broadway, next to Vic’s, at 2660 Broadway and dropped “Outback” from the name] (? - today);

Vacant - 1501 Lee Hill Road (2024-current); BoCo Cider (2019-2024); Decadent Saint (2017 – 2019);

Breadworks Cafe - 2644 Broadway. (? - today);

? (Was a ceramics studio/shop?) – Maybe 2999 Broadway (glass front brown building at SW corner of Delwood (years?); Brown’s Candy Store (maybe around 1960s);

? - 3163 28th Street (years?); Burger Chef [This restaurant is listed at 2420 Baseline in an old directory per Karen] (years?);

Vacant - 4871 N. Broadway (2018-current); Bustop [Gentleman’s Nightclub] (around 1976-2018); Arts Bar and Grill (years?); The Embers? (At least in 1972-1973); The Function (at least 1969 - 1971); The Harmony Supper Club? (at least 1962-1967?); Foothill's [building burned down] (years?);

Buddha Cafe - 2719 Iris Ave. (? - today); Limbo Cubano Restaurant (years?); Jazzy’s Crab Shack (years?); Primo Pasta Thyme (year? At least 1990);

Abo's Pizza - North Boulder - 2761 Iris Ave

Bacco Trattoria & Mozzarella Bar - 1200 Yarmouth Avenue (2010-today); Organic Orbit (? – 2009)

Harmon Autoglass – 2710 28th (years?); The Bank Lounge [the original location – building torn down?] (years? At least in 1977)

Beleza Coffee Bar - 2680 Broadway (Opening 2018); Vic's Coffee [Original location] (? Around 1993- 2018);

Apartments – 4645 Broadway (?-current); Building torn down and replaced. Café Resort (at least 1986);

Cellar West Artisan Ales – 1001 Lee Hill Drive (2017 – current);

China Gourmet - 3970 N. Broadway. (at least 1991 - today);

? 3390 28th Street (years?); Coco’s Famous Hamburgers (years? At least in 1977);

? – in same shopping center as Marie’s on Broadway near Alpine (years?); Colony Market (years?);

? – 4403 [I also see 4401] Broadway St (?-today); Colorado Coal Company (years? At least in 1977);

Cork, The (Boulder Cork) - 3295 30th St. (1969 - today) Cork & Cleaver was the original name from 1969 – 1981 when Alan Teran had bought it and changed the name to The Cork. At some point, it was also called Teran’s Cork (found on a book of matches);

Office building – 2517 Broadway (years?); Corn Mother [Natural/Vegi, It was in a little house?] (years including 1977 & 1978);

Curry & Kabob- 3050 28th Street (opening in 2012-today) 8 Island Hawaiian BBQ (?-2012);

Dagabi Cucina - 3970 N. Broadway. (? - today);

Dairy Queen - 3265 28th St. (? - today);

Vacant - 3325 28th St. Unit 5. (2022-current); D’Angelo’s Italian Deli (2012 – 2022); Five Spice (? - 2012);

Decadent Saint - 1501 Lee Hill Road (2017 – 2019);

Deli Zone - 2900  Valmont (years?); Happy Joe’s [Pizza] (years? 1975? - at least in 1979):

Dunkin’ Donuts - 3235 28th St. (2014-current); A&W Restaurant (2013 - today); Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant [KFC] (1970 - at least in 1977)

Elemental (Tea)– 2500 30th (Steelyards) (2020-current); Pekoe Sip House (? - 2020);

El Taco Imperial de Tlaxcala 2 - 2850 Iris Avenue. (2023?-current); Nopalito’s (2019-2023?); Vacant (2018-2019); Sancho’s (2014-2018); 100% Mexicano (2010-2014); Cafe D' Amor (2010-2010); Cheers Chinese Cuisine [also Vietnamese] (1985-2008?); Everest Delights Café (years?):

El Valle Fruteria [Meat, vegi, bakery] - 4483 N. Broadway (2013? – current); Candy’s [Vintage Clothing] (Opened sometime after 1977?); Wo Fats Chinese (~ 1972 or 1973 - ?);

Cosmo’s Pizza - 3117 28th St (?-current); Fresh Thymes Eatery [Takeout] (Was to open 2016 but didn’t?); Organic Dish (premade meals);

Fringe [pizza] - 2900  Valmont (2020);

Gabee Coffee- 3040 28th Street Quizno’s (? - 2018); Chapala III (years?); Baskin Robbins (years?);

Somewhere in North Broadway shopping center, next to Ideal? (years?); German’s Donut & Sandwich Shop (years? At least 1979)

Glacier Homemade Ice Cream - 3133 28th Street. (? - today);

Ideal Market - 1275 Alpine (1958 - Current)

In Season Local Market (Café Rumi) 4593 N Broadway (?-current);

Boulder County Public Health – 1343 Iris Ave., (?-current); Boulder County Sheltered Workshop, Iris Cafe [cafeteria in the mental health center?] (at least 1986);

? – Southeast corner of 28th and Valmont (years?); Jack in the Box (years?); Griff's Burger Bar (years? At least in the mid 60s);

? 1175 North (years?); Jody’s Subs II (years? At least 1977);

KFC- 3235 28th Street. (? - today);

Korea House - 2750 Glenwood Dr. (? - today); Western Sandwiches (at least 1979)

KT's BBQ - 2660 Broadway (2014? – current); vacant (2013-current) Marie's Cafe [Publications show it at 2630 Broadway, but not sure if same or moved.] (at least 1979 - 2013);

La Choza - 4457 Broadway Street (2011? – today); Julia’s Kitchen & Café [GF, Vegan, Organic]  (? – 2011?); Zudaka Healthy Latin Food - 4457 Broadway Street (2010 – 2011);  Pupusas Sabor Hispano - 4457 Broadway Street (years?); Firehouse Pizza & Subs (years?)

Vacant – 2880 Diagonal Hwy. (years?); Lazy Dog Sports Bar & Grill (years?); Furr’s Cafeteria (Years? - at least during 1984);

? – Somewhere near the Busstop (current); Le Provençal (In the early 1970s) Bustop) called.

Little Tibet - 4479 North Broadway St. (2018-current); Mandala Infusion [Tibetan and international] (2016 – 2018); Zenza [late night venue, food, entertainment] (2014 – 2016); North Boulder Cafe (NBC) and Thai Kitchen off hours (? - 2014); North Broadway Coffee Shop (years?);

Vacant - 2731 Iris Ave. (2024-current); The Local (and Hatties BBQ?) (2022-2024); Vacant (2021-2022); Murphy's Bar & Grill (1984 - 2021); Telegraph Hill (1982-1983);

Vacant - 3980 N Broadway St #101 – South unit (2023-current); Logan's Espresso Cafe (?-2023); Rocky Mountain Joe’s North (1982 – at least 1986)

Lucky's Bakehouse and Creamery - 3960 Broadway (2102-current); Liquor Store (? – 2012);

Lucky’s Café - 3980 Broadway St – East unit (?-current); Judy’s Café (years?)

Lucky's Market - 3980 Broadway. (? - today); North Boulder Market (years?)

? - on Broadway and North Street (years?); Martin’s Grocery Store (years ago!); I think also Ideal (1940s) I have photo.

Moe's Bagels - 2650 N. Broadway. (? - today); [IGA grocery took up several units here years ago (years?); Joyce’s Market (1960s)];

Moe’s Bagels – 3267 28th St. (opening early 2011-?)

Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Professional Kitchen - 3117 28th Street (2013-current); Moe’s Bagels (2011-2013); Thunderbird Burgers (years?); Togo's Eatery (years?); Belgian Bakery (years?);

Mojo Taqueria– 2785 Iris Ave. (2019-current); Lunetta (Italian) (2018-2018, just a few months); Vacant (2017 – 2018); Arugula Bar e Ristorante (? - 2017) Includes Amaro Drinkery Italia – which was going to be separate bar, but is now private room in between Arugula and Tangerine (2011 – today); Mista Italian Kitchen (years?); Laudisio Ristorante Italiano (years?); A la Carte (1982 - ?); Article (years?);

Moxie Bread – 4593 N.  Broadway, A100 (2020-current);

My Ramen and Izakaya - 3280 28th Street (2015 – current); Pho Basil (2012-2015); Vacant (2010-2012); Kyoto Teriaki (2008? – 2010)

Noodles & Co. 1245 Alpine Drive. (? - today); Dairy Queen [originally walk up window service. When plaza remodeled became sit down.] (1970's - '80's); Manuel's Sweet Shoppe – or it could be where Radda was (at least 1964 - But Library says it was at 1100 28th st);

Bellota Boulder [Mexican] - 4580 N Broadway (2022-current); Amante Coffee (?): North End at 4580 [Was called Restaurant 4580] (? – 2021?); New building/apartments – 4474 Broadway (years?); North Village Coffee Shop (or Café North Village) (at least 1979-1986);

Outback Saloon - 3141 28th St. (? - today); The Bank Saloon (years?)

Papa Murphy's - 3325 28th Street (? - today);

Pekoe Sip House - 1225 Alpine Ave. (? - today);

? - 3960 N. Broadway (years?); Pressto Sandwiches (years?)

Proto's Pizza - 4670 Broadway, Ste. C110. (? - today);

Business - 2880 Wilderness Place. (2020-current); Pub on Wilderness (Boulder Beer) Pub at Rockies Brewing Company (? - 2020); Wilderness Pub (old name)

Vacant - 2966 Valmont Rd. (2016-current); Rancho Grande (2012 - 2016); Tortilleria y Taqueria El Rey (? - 2012);

Red Rocks Coffee House - 3325 28th St. Unit 9. (? - today);

Ruzo (coffee and Japanese pastries) -  3980 Broadway – North unit #104 (2024-current); Cilantro Mexican Restaurant (2018?-2023?); Julia’s Kitchen [GF, Vegan, Organic] (?-2018?); NoBo Pizza (was called O Pizza)-  (? - today);

Holiday Inn Express - 4777 Broadway (?-current); Silver Dollar Saloon (inside Silver Dollar Motel) (At least 1979); [I also have one where Quinn’s was on the Pearl St. Mall. Hopefuly, they are both correct.] (years?);

Santo (New Mexican, Hosea Rosenberg) - 1265 Alpine Ave. (opening 2017); Scott’s on Alpine (2015 - 2017); Ella Fine Diner (2014-2015); Radda Trattoria (? - 2014); Masa Grill, The (years?); Boulder Market Grill (at least 1993/94?); Eddie Lubin’s Magic Diner (?); Euler’s Café (years?); Shorty’s Subs and Soups? (years?); The Italian Market Restaurant (“about 20 years ago – 1996?); Dairy Queen (at least 1978); Brown's Donuts [served burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches at lunch] (1960s – 1970s); Merrill's Shoe Repair (1960s); Martin Saddlery? [western wear shop]. Johansson Hardware (or Manuel's Sweet Shoppe – But Library says it was at 1100 28th st.) (1958);

Spruce Confections - 4684 Broadway St (years?);

? - 3053 28th St. (years?); Taco Bell drive-in (1970-?);

Taco Bell - 3255 28th Street (? - today);

Taco Del Mar - 3325 28th Street, Unit 1. (? - today);

Tangerine [Breakfast Bistro]- (2001-current; 2779 Iris. Radex Bistro (? - 2010); Full Belly Bistro (old name) (years?); Was part of Laudisio’s before that (years?)

Tierra y Fuego - 4550 N. Broadway (2020-current); Pupusas Sabor Hispano (2010 – ?).

? - 3960 N. Broadway? (on 28th, on the corner of the strip mall where the Bookworm is) ToGo's [sandwich shop]. (years?)

Tra Ling’s- 2850 Iris Avenue (2021-current); Himilayas II (2012-2021); Sherpa’s Kitchen (2011?-2012); Kathmandu (?-2011?);

Office building– 717 Poplar Ave (current); Two Bitts Bistro & Catering [listed as this, at this address, including hours of operation, in 1986 Dining Out guide, but it just looks like an office building.] (at least 1986);

Upslope Brewing Company - 1501 Lee Hill Rd, #20. (? - today);

Unknown – unknown address (years?); Utah Moon – bar/music on North Broadway south of the Bustop (At least 1979 - ?);

Verde - 3070 28th Street.; (2014-current); Tienda Mexicana carniceria (2011 - 2014); Tangier Moroccan Cuisine (? - 2011);  Pasta Bozza (years?); Subway Sandwiches (years?)

Vic's Again - 3305 30th Street. (? - today);

Vic's Coffee - 1886 30th Street. (? - today); Java Hut (years?)

Wapos - 4929 N. Broadway. (2012-today); Si Senor – (2010-2012); Terrace Maya - (? - 2010); Terrace Restaurant & Café (at least 1986);

Wing Stop - 3175 28th Street (2022-current); Pizza Hut (? - 2022);

? - Broadway near the hospital (years?); The Yarrow Stalk [veggie restaurant] (years? At least 1979);

You and Mee – 2850 Iris (2021-current);

South Boulder

The mountains/Cherryvale/Baseline/Greenbriar

Arby's - 2420 Baseline Rd (years?); Burger Chef (years? At least 1979);

Boulder Ice Cream Shoppe - 637 South Broadway St. (? - today);

Boxcar Coffee - 637 S. Broadway (2023-current); Caffe Sole [Jazz Club and New American bistro] (~2008? - 2022); Brillig Works Bakery & Café (? - ~2008?);

? - Somehwere in Table Mesa Shopping Center in the north corner where the passage was through to the other side and Round the Corner. (years? At least 1979); Braum's Ice Cream Shop

Table Mesa Hardware – 691 S. Broadway (?-current); Liberty Hardware (years?); Cables (years?); LaPaz (or La Paz) [Mexican] (years? At least 1973-1986)

? – In Basemar somewhere (years?); Cheese Company, The (years? At least between 1973-1979);

Chautauqua Cafe - 900 Baseline Rd. (2022- today – was open in 1899, not sure when closed);

Chautauqua Dining Hall - 900 Baseline Rd. (July 4, 1898- today);

? – somewhere in Table Mesa Shopping Center (years?); Daylight Donuts [personalized coffee cups on pegs] (years?);

? – In Basemar somewhere (years?); Dom’s Donuts [Next to the cheese shop. Sign read DONUTS. The owner's name was actually Dominick.]

Vacant - 2574 Baseline Road. (2017-current); Egg & I (? - 2017); May have split this space and been part of 2570 at one time and housed Le Francais Bakery & Café – which was definitely located at 2570.

Art Cleaners [dry cleaning]– 2570 Baseline Rd. (years?); Le Francais Bakery & Café (years?);  Gerards [first cappucino and croissants in Boulder] (years?); May have split this space and been part of 2574 at one time?

Fairfield Inn - 5397 S. Boulder Road. (~2017-current); Eggcredible Cafe (? - ~2017); Marie’s South (at least 1979);

Einstein Brother Bagels - 2400 Baseline Road. (? - today); Starbucks (years?)

? – Somwhere in BaseMar shopping center. (years?); Guy’s Ice Cream Parlor (years?);

? - 2530 Baseline Rd. (2010 - current); Herbs Quality Meats (1977-2010)

? – Basemar shopping center SE corner of Broadway and Baseline (years?); IHOP [blue roofed landmark for early airplane pilots] Was standalone building. (years?)

Illegal Pete’s - 657 S Broadway (2024-current); Murphy's South (? - 2023); Sobo American Bistro (years?)

Vacant - South Boulder - 637 S Broadway Street. (2016 - ?); Mickey C’s Bagels – (? – 2016); Abo's Pizza (?);x

May Wah Chinese & Vietnamese Restaurant - 2500 Baseline Rd. (? - today);

Moe’s Bagels - 637 G-2 S. Broadway (opening 2017?); Mickey C’s Bagels (? - 2017); Bagel Mesa (years?)

? – 2598 Baseline Road [in Basemar Shopping Center] (years?); Mr. Tomatoes [pizza] (years?);

NCAR Cafeteria [open to public breakfast and lunch]- 1850 Table Mesa Dr, (early 1960s? – current);

Nepal House - 4720 Table Mesa Drive  (2024-current); Taste of India, Nepal, Tibet (opening 2024 – never opened or changed name?); Nepal Cuisine (? – 2024?); Rudi's Word Cuisine (years?)

? – Somewhere near Basemar (years?); - The Oven [pizza place] (years?)

Quiznos - 601 South Broadway Street. (? - today);

? – Backside of the Basemar shopping center, accessed from 27th Way. Church of Religious Science (years?); Characters (years?); Pandora’s Box (1976+/- years?); My Sweet Lass (years?); Skunk Creek (Kreek?) Inn (at least <1967 - >1973?);

Papa Murphy's - 659 South Broadway. (? - today);

Vacant (2017?-current) - 4770 Table Mesa Drive Que’s Espresso (2013 – 2017?) I think Vic’s just changed it’s name; Vic’s (years?); McDonald's (years?);

? – Next to McDonalds near Tantra apts (years?); Roman Village Pizza (2nd location) [Huge cavernous pizza place where there were caves, fountains and places to crawl around and hide.

Neptune Mountaineering - 633 S Broadway (?-current); Showbiz Pizza Place (1985 - ?); (someone thought a Chuck E Cheeses and a Ben Franklin 5&10 may have been here at one point, but not sure).  Also, before it was Showbiz, it was a TG&Y store. Very similar to a Ben Franklin, however I'm not sure if it was ever a Ben Franklin, but I do know it was a TG&Y. Shopped there LOTS through the 1970s.

South Side Walnut Cafe - 673 S. Broadway. (2005 - today);

Southern Sun Pub & Brewery - 627 South Broadway. (? - today);

Sweet Sisters Bake Shop - 641 S. Broadway (2023-current); Kim & Jake’s Cakes (2010-2023);

Taco Bell - 2450 Baseline Road (? - today); IHOP [back then called International House of Pancakes] (years? At least from early 1970s-1977);

Tahoe’s Deli - 5200 Manhattan Cir. [inside PDQ gas station] (~2018-current); Subway (? - ~2018);

Taj Restaurant - 2630 Baseline Rd. (? - today); T.J.s (years? At least late ‘70s to 1986); ? Dionysos Theatre Restaurant (years? At least in 1977); My Place (sometime between1972-1982?)

Tandoori Grill - 619 S. Broadway (late 1990s – Was going to close March 2023 but sold to employee. But the next-door Speakeasy closed 2024); Round the Corner (years?);

Tsing Tao Chinese Restaurant - 607-A South Broadway. (At least 1985 - today);

Vacant - 627 South Broadway (2024-current); Under the Sun Eatery and Taphouse [under Mountain Sun] (2012-2024);  Giovanni's Pizza (2010?-2012); Ajuua Mexican Restaurant (?-2010?)

Whole Foods - 695 Broadway (2021-current);  Lucky’s [supermarket and cafe] (2016 – 2019); Vacant (years?); Savers [used clothings] (years?); Albertsons (years?);

Whole Foods Market - 2584 Baseline Road. (? – 2020?); Wild Oats Market (years?)

East Boulder

Foothills Pkwy/63rd St/Independence Rd./Baseline

? – Somewhere in baseline shopping center (years?); The Acropolis [moved from downtown to here] (years?);

? - 5564 Arapahoe Ave. (?-today), Arapahoe Ranch and Lone Star Saloon – (1980-years); Roman Arches [this was indeed a separate restaurant from Roman Village] (years? At least in 1977);

Vacant (2015 – current) Avery Brewing Company - 5763 Arapahoe Ave (? – 2015);

Big Daddy Bagels - 4800 Baseline Road

Blackbelly Butcher [Hosea Rosenberg’s]–1606 Conestoga St., Ste. 2 Vacant (2015 – 2016); Dizzy Donuts (2012-2015); Ralphie’s [breakfast, burgers, bbq] (2011-2012);

Blackbelly Market [Hosea Rosenberg’s ]– 1606 Conestoga St., Ste. 3 (2014-current);  vacant (2013-2014); Minglewood [upscale business lunches and happy hours] (2011-2013);

Boulder Community Hospital’s Cafeteria - 4747 Arapahoe Avenue (2003-today)

Vacant - 5501 Arapahoe Ave. (2024-current); Boulder Dinner Theatre (1977 - 2024);

Vacant - 5290 Arapahoe Ave, Suite 1. (2020-current); BRU Handbuilt Ales and Eats (2013-2020); Rock N Soul Cafe (? – 2012?);

Building gone? – 670 Mohawk (years); Burger Hut (at least in 1978, years?);

Busaba Thai - 4800 Baseline Rd. A-110 (2022-current); Hot Pot Noodle House/Queen’s Kitchen Noodle House (2019-?); Lee Yuan Chinese Cuisine (? - 2018); Lee Yuan's Burger Hut [Burgers by day, Chinese by night. Was in a separate building where the gas station is now at 4700 Baseline.] (~1977 – at least 1986 – Lee Yuan’s has been around 57 years as of 2017 per owner.) ; Tastee Freeze (years?);

Cafe at the J – Inside the JCC at 6007 Oreg Ave. (2024-current);

Community Table Kitchen (non-profit by Bridge House to help homeless) – 5345 Arapaho (2018-current); Seth Ellis Chocolatier (? – 2017)

CTK at BHC (Community Table Kitchen) (non-profit by Bridge House to help homeless) – 4801 Riverbend Rd., at the Della Cava Pavillion at Boulder Community Hospital (2021-current)

? - 2965F Peak Ave. (years?) Dante’s Pizza [Add says “1 block north of Crossroads off 30th” – not sure that street’s there anymore] (years? At least in 1977);         

Deli at Flatiron Park –2100 Central Ave. (years?); Daddy Boy's Delicatessen (years?); Cafe Central (maybe late ‘70s through at least 1986);

Deli Zone - 4800 Baseline Road. (? - today);

Driftwind – 5565 51st St/Boulder Reservoir (2022);

Vacant - 1630 N. 63rd. (2022); Efrains II Mexican Restaurant (? - 2022); The Sandwich Factory (mid ‘80s?); Randolph’s Restaurant (at least 1986);

Formosa Bakery & Kitchen – 4920 Pearl St., #C (2021-current);

Glacier Homemade Ice Cream - 4760 Baseline Rd. (? - today);

Gondolier - 4800 Baseline Rd, A-104. (2013-current); Vacant (2009-?); Wok & Roll Teriyaki (? - today); Cici’s Pizza (years?)

Heady Coffee – 4800 Baseline Road #C-110, next to/owned by McDevitt Taco (2022-current);

Elevations Credit Union and other businesses - 4760 Baseline (years?); Healthy Habits (years?)

Boulder Valley Credit Union– 5505 Arapahoe Rd. (?-Today); The Hungry Farmer (1970s through early 1980s); The Settlement (years?); Roxwood Park Motel (until the 1960s) Jackson’s Resort [dinner club] (1898-1910);

Ironwood Bar and Grille (at Flatirons Golf Course)  – 5706 Arapahoe Ave (Opening 2024);

J&L Distilling Company - 4843 Pearl St.  (2013-current);

Storage company? (years?) – A little blue house at Arapahoe and 63rd Street. KT’s Barbeque (1992-?)

La Choza [may be truck rather than storefront?]– 2500 47th St. (?-current);

? – Somewhere at the Diagonal and 47th, but not the Hi-Lo (years?); Lamplighter [Alice's Restaurant] (in 1970);

Laughing Goat Coffee House (Baby Goat) - 2907 55th St. (2013-current);

Le Frigo [Deli and gourmet foods] - 5360 Arapahoe Ave. #B2 (2016-today); Jackson Hewitt Tax Service (? – 2016);

Locust Cider Boulder Cidery and Taproom – 5446 Conestoga Court. (2019-current)

McDevitt Taco Supply – 4800 Baseline Road #C-110 (opening 2017);

? – 55th And Arapaho (years?); My Place (years?)

Mt. Everest Cuisine - 4800 Baseline Rd. (2015-current); Gurkhas Curry Kitchen (2012-2015); Namaste Nepal Restaurant (? - 2012);  Narayan's Nepal Restaurant. (at least 1993/94);

Vacant - 4800 Baseline Rd. (2014? – current); Nick-N-Willy's Take-N-Bake (? – 2014?);

OZO Coffee Company - 5340 Arapahoe Ave. (? - today); Lick Skillet Cafe (years?)

Office building (?-Today); Peggy's Hi-Lo - was at 47th and the Diagonal. (years? At least 1979)

Parkway Café – (?-today) - 4700 Pearl Street.; Vicki's Parkway Restaurant (years); Cheddar’s (for 20 years? At least 1986); a bar (for 6-7 years?);

Pica’s Mexican Taqueria - 5360 Arapahoe Ave. (2010-today); Sam's Chinese Kitchen  (? - 2010); Celia's Chinese Kitchen (years?)

Pony M Cake [bakery, boba, tea and more] - (4800 Baseline Rd Ste A-109 (2023-current); Elephant Fusion Café and Bakery (2022?-2023); Boco Restaurant (2020-2022?); Breakfast Champion (2018-2020); Erhard's European Bakery (? - 2018); [2023: Elephant Fusion Cafe is a family-owned and operated restaurant. 22 Years ago, we started as a local German bakery…four years ago, we started serving Turkish breakfast, lunch, & bakery. During the pandemic, we evolved and adapted and designed our menu with 'the world's best foods' in mind.]

Purrfect Pause Cat Café (bakery) - 5290 Arapahoe Ave, Suite ? (2022-current); Boulder Baked (2021-2022); Vacant (2020-2021); Heifer and the Hen [ice cream. Next to and related to Bru] (2016-2020);

Quiznos - 1606 Conestoga St. Ste. A (? - today); La Hacienda (years?); Prairie Pies (or something like that?) (years?);

Savory Cuisines’ “Savory Burgers & Pies” [Take-out window and delivery service] - 5741 Arapahoe Ave #1A (?-current);

Sherpa’s Kitchen - 5290 Arapahoe Ave. (2020-current); Tadka Indian Cuisine (2018-2020); Royal Clay Oven (Also called India’s Clay Oven) (2010 – 2018); Royal Peacock Restaurant [and later, “and Absinthe Lounge”] (1983 - 2010); Shakey's Pizza (years?); Subway Sandwiches (years?); Michael's Soups and Sandwiches (1984-1989);

Snarf's - 5340 Arapahoe Ave. (2002 - today); Gallagher's [Deli maybe associated with gas] (years?).

Stein Brewing Company - 2516 49th st #5 (2024-cururent); Rocks & Hops Brewing and Coffee Ride [Bike through coffee window]- (2023-2024);  J Wells Brewery (2013 – 2023);

Spruce Café – 4740 Pearl Parkway (~2017-current); Boulder Center for Orthopedics (still).

Boulder Nordic Sport - 3600 Arapahoe Ave (2001-today); Lighting Plus (?-2011); Twinburger Drive-Ateria (may have been 3240 Arpaphoe?) (1956-?); The Wizard Magic Shop (1973-1974 per owner Sam Kent);

Revolution Cleaners - 3320 Arapahoe Avenue (years?); Vallarta House (years?)

Vacant – 5460 Connestoga Ct. (2023-current); Uhl’s Brewing Company (2020-2023);

Upslope Brewery - 1898 S. Flatiron Court [taproom and a shared work-café with Ozo Coffee] (2013 - current);

Vinnie Fera Winery – 3012 Sterling Cir. Suite 100 (2021-current);

Wendy's - 5350 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder (? - today);

White Labs [Beer yeast tasting room] – 1898 S. Flatiron Court, Ste. 210, above Upslope (2016-current);

? - Baseline Rd. just east of Rt. 36 exit (years?); Zukini's (years?)

Gunbarrel

51st/95th/Rt. 52/Independence Rd

Ampersand Coffee [Coffee roaster and tasting house] - 6560 Odell Pl (2017-current); New Planet Brewing (? – 2017)

Aperitivo – 5530 Spine Rd. (2017-current);

Asher Brewing Co. - 4699 Nautilus Court, Suite 104

Avery Brewery - 4910 Nautilus Ct. (2015 – current);

Beyond the Mountain Brewing Co. – 6305 Longbow Drive, Unit 9 (2017-current)

Closed or maybe rebuilding?– 5320 Spine Road (2014-current); Burger King (? - 2014);

Cafe Blue - 5280 Spine Road.#103 (? - today); Mia Trattoria (years?); Pepperoni Kitchen (years?);

Celestial Cafe (at Celestial Seasonings Tea Company) - 4600 Sleepytime Drive. (? - today);

Deli Zone- 5365 Spine Road (opening 2015 – current); Quiznos (? – 2014);

Domino's Pizza - Ste E, 6205 Lookout Road (? - today);

Domino’s Pizza – 6545 Gunpark Drive #230 (2019-current); Blackjack Pizza (2012-2018)

Vacant - 5455 Spine Rd. (2024-current); Finkel & Garf Brewing Company (2014 – 2024);

Vacant – 5400 Spine Road (2020-current); Fringe Pizza [takeout only] (2019-2020);

Vacant– 7088 Winchester Circle (2022-current); Gunbarrel Brewing Co. (2017-2022);

? – 6568 Lookout Rd. (years?); Gunbarrel Luncheonette & Ice Cream (years? At least since 1972 to 1979);

Human Kind [coffee…same owners, just changed the name] 6568 Lookout Road (2022-current); Tod’s Espresso Cafe – (2010-2022); Blackjack Pizza (years?); Angelos Pizza & Subs (years?);

Vacant (gas station closed around 2/14) - 3365 Diagonal Highway (Parked at the Sinclair Station); La Choza [Mexican - Taco Truck] (? – 2014, they are looking for a new location to park, possibly 47th & Pearl).

Lookout Café and Cocktails – 5385 Gunbarrel Center Court (opening Oct. 2018);

Mockingbird at Fabulous Gunbarrel Green? [food hall with other services] – 6712 Lookout Road (building in 2018? But still empty as of 2022); Started new foundation then stopped (2007 – 2018); Fire, then torn down in (2007); Caddy Shack (or Caddyshack’s) (At least 1986-1995); Mockingbird Restaurant, The (years?); Rogue’s Gallery (years including 1977 & 1978); Blackburne’s (at least 1979); Berardi’s Gunbarrel Inn, Blackie's, Lookout Inn (1981 – at least 1986); Started as The Hofbrau House (1973 - ?).z

Page Two - 6565 Gunpark Drive, Ste. 110. (? - today);

Protos Pizzeria – 5340 Gunbarrel Center Court (opening 2016-current); new building

Vacant? (dates?)  Quiznos - 6525 Gunpark Drive. (? - today);

Raglin Market Farm Fresh [owned by Mateo’s, hand-crafted soup, salad, sandwiches]- 5378 Gunbarrel Center Court, Unit 2 (Opening Nov. 2018);

Rush Bowls – 5400 Spine Road (2018 - current)

Vacant - 6525 Gunpark Dr. (2024-current); Rusty Melon (2020-2024); Vacant (2019-2020); Dannik’s [previous owner of Outlook Hotel & Blues & Greens]- (2017-2019); Bogey’s (2013? – 2017); Serrano's Southwestern Grill  (years?); Taos Junction (years?);

Sancho’s? - 6545 Gunpark Dr. (2016-current); Gunbarrel Deli (? - 2015); Some guy named Pinot owned it before?

Snarfs – 6562 Lookout Rd. (opening 2014 – current); Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt (2011-2014); Madison's Cheese Press [in with Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt] (2013-2014); Dairy Queen (? - 2011);

Spice Rack - part of Spice of Life Catering) - 5541 Central Ave #272 (2024-current);

Subway – 5280 Spine Road #102 (years?); El Taco Loco (98-99 - ?)

Vacant - 6565 Gunpark Drive (2024-current) Tip Top Savory Pies (2021-2024); Vacant (2019-2021) – Morning Table, The [Breakfast] (2018-2019); Gurkhas Restaurant (? - 2018); Rangoli (years?); House of Chang (years?); Caddyshacks [original location] (years?); Berardi’s (years?);

Vacant – 6880 Winchester Circle (3018-current); Vindication (was called Kettle & Stone Brewing Co. for maybe the first year?) (2013-2018);

Whistling Boar [event space] – 6315 Lookout Road (2024-current); Motherlode (2020-2020);  Element Bistro (2016-2020); Hugh M. Woods (torn down).

Yurihana [Sushi bar and pan Asian] - 6525 Gunpark Drive, Suite 330 (years?); Akiyama Sushi (?-around 2010)

The Hinterlands

Everything else (including some considered in Boulder by most even though it might not be in the city)

The Alps Boulder Canyon Inn - 38619 Boulder Canyon Drive (years?); Moose Lodge (1960 - 1990); Art's Bar and Grill (years?); A bordello (years?); The Alps Resort [restaurant and luxurious accommodations for those traveling on the "World Famous Switzerland Trail Railroad"] (1905 when the property was remodeled – around 1930s?); Topeka Colonies and later the Hadley Cottages [Stage stop for mining districts] (built prior to 1870).

Black Cat - 9889 N 51st St, [OK, so it’s considered Longmont but it will be too important to leave out]. (opening 2024). They are moving the whole, full-service restaurant out to a new building at the farm (from the Pearl Street Mall area). It will be amazing.

Vacant (1942-current); Canyon Park Nite Club - ¾ mile west of the city limits in Boulder Canyon, where it could take advantage of being outside the “Dry” town. The Grotto, downstairs, served sandwiches and beverages. (at least 1935 – 1942 when it burned down.)

Diaz Farm, The [food trailer outside house with farm market] - 2818 Jay Rd (2018-current);

Demolished - On right at turn into Eldorado Springs Rd. in front of the old Mesa Swim Club, [Chimes Inc and the Terrace Swimming Co. occupied parcel 2090 on hwy 93 4 miles south of Boulder. Ras Kassas was kitty corner to it.] (at least 1993/94?); The Drover [steak, lobster etc.] (at least 1975); Chimes [owned by Don Monette] (at least during 1967); Embers (years?);

Eldorado Corner Market (demolished 2012 and being rebuilt?) - 1805 Foothills Highway (years?)

Flats Beer Garden, The - 1229 CO-93 [yes, it’s in Boulder!] (2024-current); Rocky Flats Lounge (1959 – 2024); payroll office for the Rocky Flats Nuclear Plant (1952 – 1952).

Flagstaff House Restaurant [America. Special occasion], 1138 Flagstaff Dr. (1954-today) [Cool 360° spinning tour of the restaurant: http://tourwrist.com/tours/20222]

Greenbriar - 8735 N. Foothills Hwy. (1967- today);

KT's Hickory Pit BBQ - 7464 Arapahoe Ave. (? - today); Southern Exposure (years?); Calypso Grill (years?); Roadhouse at Jacob's Corner (years?).

? - 8618 Thunderhead Drive (years?): Legacy Grill (years?) NOT SURE IF THIS IS A RESTAURANT?

Open Space – Mesa on west side of Colo. 93 south of Eldorado Springs – (1972-today); The Hornbook (1970-1972-burned down); The Matterhorn [Don Monette, of Flatstaff House, cooked here] (1958-1960-burned down: Rebuilt 1965-1970);

Parking lot and trail head - 1820 S. Foothills Hwy. at Eldorado Springs Rd and Hwy. 93.  (current);  Office building  (years?); Ras Kassas Ethiopian Restaurant (years?); John Barlycorn [1173 S. Foothills Hwy. but looks like the same spot] (years? At least 1977);

Wedgewood (event center) –38472 Boulder Canyon Dr. (2013 – current); Red Lion Restaurant –38472 Boulder Canyon Dr. opened at Blanchard’s resort, initially called Chris Mueller’s Blanchard’s Red Lion Inn per matchbook. They slowly dropped the Blanchard’s name from Advertising. (1963 – 2013); Blanchard’s Lodge. (~1927 – 1963; Ranch homesteaded by Timothy Blanchard (1870 – 1927?);

On The Move

I decided to stop listing food trucks and carts as they come and go so fast, don’t replace each other in a location, and trucks from Denver and surrounding areas work here as well as trucks who’s owners live in Boulder…who work elsewhere than Boulder.

Not sure where these were/are, if they were real,
or are the correct names

American Café? (Nick's) breakfasts.

Beach Street (the original) – [was this a restaurant, maybe it was just a store?]

Bistro Tacos –

Blue Moon was a bar, dance place out in the North Boulder Industrial District

Bomba’s (John Bomba).

Boulder Wave (Gil has this on a site, but maybe he meant the Coast? http://www.getboulder.com/25th/musicians.html)

Burger Queen was in the same area as McD's and Burger Chef - that main road.

Brick  Oven - ? (1960s?);

Dog’n’ Suds – 1950s Drive-in per article: http://tinyurl.com/lf5cxor

Downtowner (years?); ? – Somewhere on the Pearl St. Mall (years?); Tyler's Covered Wagon (years?); Does anyone know what block this was on and/or if they were both in the same spot? Tyler's was right around there close to Fred's

Eustachios sandwich shop - East Arapahoe on the south side of the road in a strip mall, maybe just east of 30th, or close to 38th.

Family Table, The - Same block on Broadway as Nick the Greeks Music Store. (years?);  (years?): Little Kitchen, The [The first homemade, organic, vegi.] on Broadway between Pearl and Walnut (I think)  (1969-70?);  WHERE WAS NICK THE GREEK’S MUSIC STORE?

Fred's Candy - Was a few stores down from Aristocrat Steak House, just north of the alley.

The Gandy Dancer restaurant and lounge in a railroad boxcar. 1972 - 1973. "Gandy dancer" is a slang term from the late nineteenth century. Railroad crews used specialized hand tools, known as gandies, to lever tracks into position. This was in Louisville, not Boulder but I’ll leave it on here for reference.

Garfields -

Golden Corral –

Golden Horseshoe Cafe –

Gulliver’s (years?); DJ Macadms (years?)

H&J Drive Inn Café - – 1950s Drive-in per article: http://tinyurl.com/lf5cxor

The Indian Peaks –

John Barleycorn's -

Josh and John's Ice Cream had an original location on Pearl, perhaps were Two Spoons is now located?

Juan’s Mexican Food and Panhaldler Pies – (at least 1990) – Was in the Sunrise Center at 30th and Arapahoe.

Mac and Ray’s  –

Mars Cafe was the retro coffee shop in the alley, on the other side of the block from Illegal Pete's..

Parachute (was this part of the Monkey Bar?) –

Poppa Joes at Basemar?

The Pearl. - Small portions, very expensive.

Praise the Lard – [another contributor said, “I think Praise The Lard was a motto on the back of the t-shirts the staff wore at Juanita's?  I don't remember any restaurant with that name.”]

Pat’s Drive In

Foosball parler (years:?); Pizza Mill – Small building on Arapahoe, just west of Boulder High (1960s);

Pop Shoppe on Valmont between 28th and 31st

Pow Wow grounds – I heard they didn’t have food or drinks. Can anyone support or refute that?

Raven vegetarian restaurant -  

Serendipity? (or was it Serenity or were they two different restaurants?) – still not sure where it was. Someone thinks this is really the Sobriety. Can anyone confirm there was a Serendiptiy or Serenity?

Schlotzsky's – there was one in Table Mesa Shopping Center. Does anyone know what’s in that space now?

Silver Dollar Saloon – downstairs? (was this before Quinn’s or maybe Sundown Saloon?)

Steak and Ale, 30th by Bank of Boulder, near the Cork? (1975-later?); Was this what the Cork was called before it was the Cork & Cleaver, was it a different restaurant, or was it in a totally different building?

Taylor’s was between the Fox Theater and Waxtrax on 13th on the Hill

Taste of Heaven was a great bakery on 20th  and Pearl, next to the pottery painting place.

Tasty Asian -  was also a little burger shack on the Hill in the lot next to the convenience store.

Thomas Sweet – an ice cream place somewhere on the Hill? Maybe during the 80s?

True Confections -

Winchell's Donuts - ? Some people think it was Winchell’s before or after Dunkins on Folsom? ANYONE ELSE CHIME IN ON THIS ONE?

Woolworth counter. (At least up to 1977/8?). Was Walgreens after that.

Korean Grill - There was some Korean place I used to love getting bibimbop from up on the hill in the 80s/90s?…on Broadway, I believe. Behind Jones Drug.

Some lousy all-you-can-eat pizza place – near Rudi’s World Café (or similar) on Table Mesa.

Owned by Larry Call and Ed Borra, I think. The Broken Drum did move to East Walnut St. for a while after it was sold and the old location was demolished for "progress."
9/15/14.

Chuck had a breakfast place west of the McGuckins on Folsom up till about 15 years ago. Can't remember the name of that one though. (From Buck Owens, of the Gaylord Restaurant family (Applewood Pit etc.)

So, did anyone tell you about the ex-downstairs restaurant location at the New Orleans

        Building site?  That was where the Fox Theater was until it burnt down in 1960 (or 1961).

I remember (or hallucinated) a little diner in the funny little space in front of the Aion building right next to the alley on Pennsylvania in 1963, across from the Sink. I remember this as being called the Buff Top Hat Diner, but I have never found anyone else, including long time Boulderites, who remembers it.

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