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The 25 Most Epic Desserts in Boulder to Eat Before You Die
"Lindsay’s Boulder Deli is one of the more popular lunch spots in the downtown district due to the excellent and quick service, delicious food, and affordable prices!. All salads, soups, vegetarian sandwiches, and most specialty sandwiches are under $10."
"Sundaes are hands down one of the cutest, most picture-perfect, delicious desserts ever, but they're also my favorite day of the week ("Sundae," get it?). Once you combine delicious Boulder ice cream with cookies, whipped cream, chocolate, and caramel sauce, and really any toppings you want on it, you get an epic dessert to fulfill any craving. Come into Sweet Cow to make any flavored sundae of your choice!"
"With many locations (but only in Colorado), this place will not disappoint. They change their flavors every week and even have some with alcohol in them. All their ice cream is made in-store daily and have quirky and unique names like Fruity Pebbles, Luck of the Irish and E.T."
"Sweet Cow has multiple locations in Boulder County and around the state, made with locally sourced ingredients and a whole lot of love. The Oatmeal Cookie ice cream may very well be the best ice cream that I’ve ever eaten. You have to try it to believe it."
"Insomnia is open from 9 to 3 am, which means that you can get a cookie at every waking moment of your day. They make nine traditional flavors like chocolate chunk, peanut butter chip, or double chocolate mint, and they also have their deluxe flavors like TRIPLE chocolate chunk or S'mores. If you want an even more epic dessert, you can also get a cookie or brownie a la mode."
"Heifer and the Hen has 22 unique flavors like Wood Roasted Peaches + Buttermilk Biscuit Crumble, Maple and Smoked Sea Salt, Mint-Basil Bittersweet Dark Chocolate, and their unique list of flavors just goes on and on. They also make ice cream sandwiches, ice cream floats, and even affogato, which is made with their Nitro Cold Brewed Coffee."
"Because it's located in a market, many people are unaware of this hidden gem that makes donuts, tarts, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, macarons, caramel apples, and really any dessert you could be craving on any given day. Lucky's Bakehouse and Creamery makes a wide variety of pastries that can also be made gluten-free. Look around this bakery, and I guarantee you'll be there for a while trying to decide what to eat out of all of their pastries and desserts."
"Known to have one of the best Key Lime Pies on the market, Lucky’s Bakehouse and Creamery is a must-have in Boulder. Lucky’s prides themselves on its small in-house batches to ensure every pastry is made fresh with the best ingredients possible. Lucky’s Market, created by two local chefs Trish and Bo Sharon in 2003, was started in hopes to bring Colorado a natural food store unlike any other."
"Open since 1978, this Boulder classic brings Chicago dogs to Colorado - along with a surprising variety of vegetarian options. Yep, a decent hot dog stand with vegetarian options - it’s Boulder. Mustard’s is perfect for a pre- or post-game snack, especially if you’re looking to fill up on something quickly before the bars or after a game."
"Most people know Mustard’s Last Stand for their hotdogs, but if you look at their menu, you would find out that they offer much more than hotdogs!. Their menu consists of burgers, sandwiches, Itailian entrees, and veggie entrees. The best part is that the majority of these options don’t exceed $10!"
"Southern French and Northern Italian cuisine are the specialty of this farm-to-table restaurant, whose highlight is a large sandstone-patio...Read More"
"The West End Tavern has teamed up with Boulder Spirits for a romantic, five-course dinner paired with an interactive whiskey tasting with Boulder Spirits head distiller, Alastair Brogan. This experience is available as a pre-order take-out package (complete with a video guide to your whiskey tasting) or for dine-in with a reservation. Check here for more information."
"| Food ranging from $3-$7: Deviled eggs, yam chips, Hummus, Fries, Wings and sliders. Late night happy hour:Thursday-Saturday 10 p.m."
"Fam Bam was celebrating a Birthday & very happy we went to The West End Tavern. Sam our server took great care..."
"• If it’s a Saturday from April to November, then saunter the Boulder Farmers’ Market to sample some locally made goodies, ogle the flower and fruit displays, hear some live music and grab a plate of steaming dumplings or tamales from the outdoor “food court.” Nab a seat under the towering cottonwood trees at adjacent Central Park for an impromptu picnic. • Not visiting on a Saturday?. Then definitely head to the Celestial Seasonings tea factory, where free tours happen every hour. You’ll get to walk the production floor, step inside the invigorating mint room and sample as many teas as you like."
"Walk, bike or even tube down the creek from the west side of town until you get to Central Park. Sometimes you’ll find fun, free entertainment in the bandshell at the park. In the winter, this park is elaborately decorated with holiday lights. In the summer, on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings, Boulder’s amazing farmers market pops up around here, filled with incredible local vendors and farm stands (with free samples), live music and great people-watching."
"Spend your morning just outside of Boulder at Eldorado Canyon State Park, popular with the locals for hiking. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, go for the strenuous Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, which climbs to the elevation of the Empire State Building and gives you amazing views over the continental divide."
"On your way in or out of Boulder, stop in at Chautauqua Park. Go for a hike, have a picnic, or toss a frisbee with the kids. The Boulder Flatirons are the backdrop for this beautiful park so be sure to soak in the scenery while you're there."
"This historic landmark park is the gateway to Boulder’s most magnificent slab of open space adjoining the iconic Flatirons; its wide, lush lawn attracts picnicking families, sunbathers, Frisbee folk and students..."
"Chautauqua Park is a sight for sore eyes and offers limitless recreational possibilities. It is one of the most popular attractions in Boulder, welcoming hundreds of thousands of guests annually."
"• If it’s a Saturday from April to November, then saunter the Boulder Farmers’ Market to sample some locally made goodies, ogle the flower and fruit displays, hear some live music and grab a plate of steaming dumplings or tamales from the outdoor “food court.” Nab a seat under the towering cottonwood trees at adjacent Central Park for an impromptu picnic. • Not visiting on a Saturday?. Then definitely head to the Celestial Seasonings tea factory, where free tours happen every hour. You’ll get to walk the production floor, step inside the invigorating mint room and sample as many teas as you like."
"Walk, bike or even tube down the creek from the west side of town until you get to Central Park. Sometimes you’ll find fun, free entertainment in the bandshell at the park. In the winter, this park is elaborately decorated with holiday lights. In the summer, on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings, Boulder’s amazing farmers market pops up around here, filled with incredible local vendors and farm stands (with free samples), live music and great people-watching."
"Boasting one of the largest grassy knolls and located in the heart of Boulder, Scott Carpenter Park is perfect for adults and children alike. The Scott Carpenter pool sits next door and is perfect for those hot Front Range days. Kites flying high against the backdrop of the Flatirons, children playing on the Rocket Ship playground, and hard-bodies bathing in the Colorado sun are just a few of the sights you'll see when you spend the day at Scott Carpenter."
"Of all of the times we've been to Boulder, we didn't know this wonderful park existed until now. Located on 30th Street and Arapahoe Avenue, Scott Carpenter Park has sprawling green spaces, trees, and a gorgeous mountain view. Whether you want to visit the unique space-themed playground, swim in the pool, have a picnic, or visit the skate park, this park is sure to keep the whole family entertained all day."