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Gunbarrel is a business-and-residential neighborhood in the northeast corner of Boulder, Colorado. We list 29 places to eat and drink here, from breweries and distilleries to cafes, pizza spots and bakeries. To narrow things down, use a feature filter or type a question like patio with outdoor seating in Gunbarrel.
About Gunbarrel
Gunbarrel sits in the northeast part of Boulder, Colorado,. Gunbarrel is a mix of office parks, light-industrial buildings and residential streets. Its character is more workaday than downtown Boulder, and that shows in what it has to offer. The area is also known for its brewing community, with several craft breweries clustered in its commercial buildings. For this page, we define Gunbarrel using the City of Boulder's official subcommunity boundary from its open data.
Eating and drinking in Gunbarrel
Gunbarrel's dining scene leans toward casual, practical places: breweries and distilleries make up the largest group in our listings, followed by fast food, sit-down restaurants, coffee shops and a few bakeries and pizza spots. Both independents and chains appear here, with chains making up a modest share of locations.
- Breweries and distilleries: This is the biggest category. Listed places include Finkel & Garf Brewing Co, known for an oatmeal milk stout, a West Coast-style IPA and a red IPA, and Asher Brewing Company, known for Green Lantern Kölsch, Tree Hugger Amber and Raspberry Wheat Ale.
- Coffee and sweets: Listed places include Ampersand Coffee Roasters, known for organic espresso and Regenerative Organic Certified coffees, and Lift Chocolate, known for chocolate truffles, cherry cordials and English butter toffee.
- Global and health-focused options: Listed places include Gurkhas Restaurant, known for masala momo, Indian curries and tandoori wings, and Rush Bowls, known for acai bowls and smoothies.
- Ordering ease: Online ordering and catering are the most common features, and many places offer takeout or delivery.
- Outdoor and dietary options: Some places have outdoor seating, and several list vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options.
Tips for eating in Gunbarrel
- Many places here offer online ordering, so you can often order ahead for pickup.
- If you're planning a group meal or work event, filter for catering or private dining and events; both are available at a number of listings.
- For eating outside, use the Outdoor Seating filter to see which places have it.
- Gunbarrel is spread out and car-oriented, so expect to drive between spots rather than walk from place to place.
Gunbarrel restaurants: FAQs
What kinds of restaurants are in Gunbarrel?
Our Gunbarrel listings are mostly breweries and distilleries, along with fast food, sit-down restaurants, cafes and coffee shops, pizza, and bakeries and dessert shops. There is also an Indian and South Asian restaurant and a bar.
Are there places with outdoor seating in Gunbarrel?
Yes, some listed places have outdoor seating. Use the Outdoor Seating feature filter on this page to see them.
Are there vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options in Gunbarrel?
Several listings note vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options. Apply the dietary filters to narrow the results to places that list them.
What is the best place to eat in Gunbarrel?
We don't rank places, since the right choice depends on what you want. Narrow the list by cuisine or feature, such as outdoor seating or takeout, or type a question like brewery with outdoor seating in Gunbarrel.