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Coffee shops near University of Colorado Boulder (CU)

13coffee shops within 1 mile
4within a ten-minute walk
92%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 13 coffee shops within a mile of University of Colorado Boulder, 4 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 22 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are Pearl St (4) and Broadway (2).

The closest coffee shops to CU

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • A cortado or flat white — To judge espresso and milk.
  • Pour-over — To taste the beans.
  • Drip coffee — If you need it fast.
  • A pastry — If baked in-house or by a good bakery.

How to spot a good one

  • Fresh-roasted beans — Roasted within the last few weeks, with a roast date on the bag. Many good shops roast their own or name their roaster.
  • Espresso pulled with care — Not bitter or sour. A good cortado or flat white is the easiest test.
  • Milk steamed properly — Silky microfoam, not big bubbles or scalded milk.

The whole picture is in the coffee guide.

Questions about coffee shops near CU

How many coffee shops are near CU?
Open map listings put 13 coffee shops within a mile of University of Colorado Boulder, 4 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 22 within 3 miles. About 92% are independent rather than chains.
Which coffee shops are closest to CU?
The Point Cafe (0.3 mi), Dot's Diner On The Hill (0.4 mi), Café Che (0.4 mi), WeatherTech Cafe (0.5 mi) and The Coffee Stand (0.6 mi).
Where are most coffee shops near CU?
The busiest streets are Pearl St (4) and Broadway (2).

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