Jill and Joel's Guide to Boulder

Joel
Jill and Joel's Guide to Boulder

Neighborhoods

Our Studio is located in the Majestic Heights neighborhood in South Boulder, between Broadway and Tantra Park. Within 10 minutes walking distance from the studio you'll find a park with a playground, hiking/walking trails, the Table Mesa Shopping Center, the Broadway and Bear Creek bike paths, and access to public transportation. The Table Mesa Shopping Center features two grocery stores (King Soopers and Whole Foods), two brew pubs and several other restaurants, a well as coffeeshop, laundromat, liquor store and other useful shops.
South Boulder
Our Studio is located in the Majestic Heights neighborhood in South Boulder, between Broadway and Tantra Park. Within 10 minutes walking distance from the studio you'll find a park with a playground, hiking/walking trails, the Table Mesa Shopping Center, the Broadway and Bear Creek bike paths, and access to public transportation. The Table Mesa Shopping Center features two grocery stores (King Soopers and Whole Foods), two brew pubs and several other restaurants, a well as coffeeshop, laundromat, liquor store and other useful shops.

Food scene

Very good, family-owned and-operated Indian restaurant. In business for 20+ years. They also own a little no-name neighborhood-vibe bar right next door. It’s a great place to get a drink, watch a game and maybe hear some music. Full menu from the restaurant is available.
35 personas locales recomiendan
Tandoori Grill
619 S Broadway
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Very good, family-owned and-operated Indian restaurant. In business for 20+ years. They also own a little no-name neighborhood-vibe bar right next door. It’s a great place to get a drink, watch a game and maybe hear some music. Full menu from the restaurant is available.
Great local pub w/deep beer selection, good food and great atmosphere. Outdoor seating. Family friendly. No TV’s. Favorite items: wings, burritos, bison burger, black bean chili, fries, salads
118 personas locales recomiendan
Southern Sun
627 S Broadway
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Great local pub w/deep beer selection, good food and great atmosphere. Outdoor seating. Family friendly. No TV’s. Favorite items: wings, burritos, bison burger, black bean chili, fries, salads
Same ownership (and beer) as Southern Sun. Different menu. Like it’s upstairs cousin: great neighborhood vibe, no TV’s. Favorite items: pizza, gnocchi, frites, Sunday brunch
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Under The Sun Pub & Pizza
627 S Broadway
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Same ownership (and beer) as Southern Sun. Different menu. Like it’s upstairs cousin: great neighborhood vibe, no TV’s. Favorite items: pizza, gnocchi, frites, Sunday brunch
Good, comfort-food kind of place with small patio and a bar. Nothing flashy and slightly over-priced but it’s solid. Especially something to consider if there’s a wait at the Suns.
34 personas locales recomiendan
Murphy's South on Broadway
657 S Broadway
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Good, comfort-food kind of place with small patio and a bar. Nothing flashy and slightly over-priced but it’s solid. Especially something to consider if there’s a wait at the Suns.
Excellent coffee shop with great menu and patio area with views of the Flatirons. Live music on weekends.
53 personas locales recomiendan
Caffè Sole
637R South Broadway Street
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Excellent coffee shop with great menu and patio area with views of the Flatirons. Live music on weekends.
Best subs in Boulder, with toasted buns and perfect hot peppers (optional, of course).
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Snarf's Sandwiches
1003 E 11th Ave
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Best subs in Boulder, with toasted buns and perfect hot peppers (optional, of course).
Classic, family-run, old school Boulder Italian restaurant with outstanding food and service. Great for a full meal or just a drink and some apps at the bar. Favorites: carbonara, pizza, cheeseburger (yes! the cheeseburger!)
33 personas locales recomiendan
Carelli's
645 30th St
33 personas locales recomiendan
Classic, family-run, old school Boulder Italian restaurant with outstanding food and service. Great for a full meal or just a drink and some apps at the bar. Favorites: carbonara, pizza, cheeseburger (yes! the cheeseburger!)
Excellent sushi, a bit under the radar but some of the best in town.
6 personas locales recomiendan
Sushi Bistro TASUKI
1575 Folsom St
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Excellent sushi, a bit under the radar but some of the best in town.
No frills Mexican takeout. Seriously excellent green chili (hot, mild or 50/50 -- and the hot is truly hot). Favorites: breakfast burrito (one of the best deals in town)
122 personas locales recomiendan
Santiago's Mexican Restaurant
2505 Federal Boulevard
122 personas locales recomiendan
No frills Mexican takeout. Seriously excellent green chili (hot, mild or 50/50 -- and the hot is truly hot). Favorites: breakfast burrito (one of the best deals in town)
Solid Chinese/Thai/Vietnamese menu. Usually quick delivery. Favorites: sesame tofu, Vietnamese noodle bowl
6 personas locales recomiendan
May Wah
2500 Baseline Rd
6 personas locales recomiendan
Solid Chinese/Thai/Vietnamese menu. Usually quick delivery. Favorites: sesame tofu, Vietnamese noodle bowl
Great Vietnamese restaurant with a huge menu to explore. Favorites: Vietnamese egg rolls (one of the best things to eat in all of Boulder), spring rolls, grilled salmon, tofu basket
47 personas locales recomiendan
Chez Thuy Restaurant
2655 28th St
47 personas locales recomiendan
Great Vietnamese restaurant with a huge menu to explore. Favorites: Vietnamese egg rolls (one of the best things to eat in all of Boulder), spring rolls, grilled salmon, tofu basket

City/town information

A quick 10-minute drive away, Eldorado Springs is a funky little town at the mouth of Eldorado Canyon. It sports some very eclectic architecture, an artesian spring pool (open in summer) and a world class art center. Eldorado Canyon State Park is a climbers mecca attracting rockhounds from around the globe.
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Eldorado Springs
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A quick 10-minute drive away, Eldorado Springs is a funky little town at the mouth of Eldorado Canyon. It sports some very eclectic architecture, an artesian spring pool (open in summer) and a world class art center. Eldorado Canyon State Park is a climbers mecca attracting rockhounds from around the globe.

Sightseeing

Ebike tour and rental business owned and operated by your friendly Airbnb host, Joel. Contact me directly for special guest discounts.
JD's Joyrides
5151 17th St
Ebike tour and rental business owned and operated by your friendly Airbnb host, Joel. Contact me directly for special guest discounts.

Consejos para la ciudad

Cómo moverse

Ditch your car if you can.

Boulder traffic isn't particularly bad, but it can be annoying. With our excellent network of bike paths, bicycle is the best (and most fun) way to get around town. Several local shops offer rentals. It also happens that your host, Joel, runs an eBike tour/rental biz (JD's Joyrides) and offers special discounts to our Airbnb guests.
Cómo moverse

Bus info

Nearest stops: •Broadway northbound buses (to CU, downtown/Pearl St, North Boulder) stop at the NE corner of Table Mesa and Broadway. •AB (airport) route to DIA: Table Mesa and 46th St stop. •AB inbound from DIA: get off at the Tantra stop, cross Table Mesa and walk south on 46th St. to Darley •FF1/FF2 (to downtown Denver) and eastbound buses to Louisville stop at Table Mesa and 41st. All bus stops are about 10 minutes walk from the Studio. Schedules @ rtd-denver.com
Costumbres y cultura

KGNU

For over 40 years, listener-supported, volunteer-powered KGNU Community Radio has served eclectic music and independent news to the Boulder community (and to Denver now too). It's a great way to tap into the Boulder zeitgeist. 88.5 FM / kgnu.org