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Twenty Ninth Street is a retail and dining district in Boulder, Colorado, centered on the Twenty Ninth Street shopping area. We list 80 places here, including Mexican restaurants, bakeries and dessert shops, sushi and Japanese spots, breakfast and brunch places, cafes, and salad shops. To narrow the results, use a feature filter or type a question like vegan options near Twenty Ninth Street.
About Twenty Ninth Street
Twenty Ninth Street is a shopping and dining district in Boulder, Colorado, built around the Twenty Ninth Street retail area. It is a commercial center rather than a residential neighborhood, so most of what you will find here is shops, cafes and restaurants.
For our directory, we define the area as everything within about a quarter mile of the shopping district. That boundary overlaps with the Crossroads area on our site, so some places may appear in both.
Eating and drinking in Twenty Ninth Street
Eating around Twenty Ninth Street is mostly casual and quick. The listings lean toward counter-service spots, coffee and bakery stops, and sit-down places for breakfast or lunch, and many offer online ordering, catering and takeout.
- Mexican and Japanese: Mexican restaurants are the most common type of place listed, followed closely by sushi and Japanese spots. Listed places include Nopalito's, known for Mission-style burritos and beer-battered fish tacos.
- Breakfast and coffee: Breakfast and brunch places and cafes are well represented, and many places serve breakfast. Listed places include The Garden Grill (made-to-order breakfast, French toast and omelets), Alpine Modern Cafe (espresso drinks and avocado toasts on sourdough) and January Coffee (Onyx Coffee Lab espresso and breakfast burritos).
- Bakeries and sweets: Bakery and dessert shops are a notable part of the mix. Boulder Bakery Company is listed and known for from-scratch cookies, vegan gluten-free cupcakes and layer cakes by the slice.
- Salads and lighter fare: Salad and health-food places are common, including Mad Greens | Boulder, known for the Orchard Salad with herb-grilled chicken and the Heart & Seoul Steak Bowl.
- Chains and independents: About half of the listed locations are chains, so the area mixes familiar names with independent shops. Many places offer vegetarian options, and some have vegan and gluten-free choices.
Tips for eating in Twenty Ninth Street
- Many places here offer online ordering, takeout or delivery, so you can often order ahead if you are short on time.
- If you are planning a group meal or event, use the catering or private dining filters, since both are common features in this area.
- Dietary needs are easy to filter for: vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are all listed features at many places.
- Because this area overlaps with Crossroads on our site, check that neighborhood page too if you want more choices nearby.
Twenty Ninth Street restaurants: FAQs
What kinds of restaurants are in Twenty Ninth Street?
The most common listings are Mexican restaurants, bakeries and dessert shops, sushi and Japanese places, breakfast and brunch spots, salad shops and cafes. Fast food and pizza are listed as well.
Is Twenty Ninth Street good for breakfast or coffee?
Yes, there are several breakfast and brunch places and cafes in the area, and many places serve breakfast. Listed places include The Garden Grill, Alpine Modern Cafe and January Coffee.
Are there vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options in Twenty Ninth Street?
Many places list vegetarian options, and some list vegan and gluten-free options. Use the feature filters on this page to narrow the results to what you need.
What is the best restaurant in Twenty Ninth Street?
We don't rank restaurants. To find a good fit, filter by cuisine or feature, such as takeout, delivery or vegan options, or type a question like breakfast near Twenty Ninth Street into the search.