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1521 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302

303-449-5173

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Westword
Recommended
Best Cappuccino
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): Cafe

Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Price: $
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash, check

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Vegetarian Friendly

Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: None

Reservations: Not Necessary

Parking: Garage, Street

Description

The owners of the Cup Espresso Cafe are dead serious about their coffee; they get it from Boulder's Conscious Coffees, a roasting company that specializes in organic, fair-trade coffee and works directly with the small farming cooperatives that grow their product. On the Cup website, you'll find detailed descriptions not just of how to brew a perfect cup, but also of the regions where the coffee comes from and the conditions under which growers work. All of which means you can feel thoroughly virtuous while enjoying the warm, bright atmosphere, pulling apart a flaky croissant and sipping your delicious, artfully drawn brew.

2011 | Best Cappuccino

There's more to making cappuccino than pulling a shot, steaming a little milk and adding a great big dollop of foam -- and the baristas at the Cup recognize that. They start by pulling a perfect shot of espresso topped with caramel-colored crema -- and then the real work begins. They know the secret for creating perfect foam at a perfect temperature, they understand why you can't make a cappuccino from skim milk (without milk fat, the foam just falls away), and they're aware of the... More »
2010 | Best Conscientious Coffee Shop

The owners of the Cup Espresso Cafe are dead serious about their coffee; they get it from Boulder's Conscious Coffees, a roasting company that specializes in organic, fair-trade coffee and works directly with the small farming cooperatives that grow their product. On the Cup website, you'll find detailed descriptions not just of how to brew a perfect cup, but also of the regions where the coffee comes from and the conditions under which growers work. All of which means you can feel... More »

Thai Patton pours masterful latte art at The Cup Espresso Cafe

By Laura Shunk | Tue, July 27, 2010

Thai Patton is serious about espresso. He's a smooth operator behind the bar at The Cup Espresso Cafe, 1521 Pearl Street in Boulder, pulling shots using a rhythmic routine, creating perfect foam, shou... More »

Main Menu

Bagels
Serving Udi's Breads - Multigrain, Sourdough, Flatbread

$1.45

Bagel

$1.65

Bagel & Butter

$2.05

Bagel & Honey Butter

$2.85

Bagel & Cream Cheese

$3.25

Bagel & Flavored Cream Cheese

$3.25

Bagel & Hummus

$3.55

Egg, Cheese Bagel

$4.25

Egg, Cheese & Ham Bagel

$4.25

Egg, Cheese & Bacon Bagel

$4.25

Egg, Cheese & Sausage Bagel

$7.55
With Chips And A Pickle Or Sub Salad $1.50

Lox Bagel
cream cheese, capers, tomato, & red onion

$6.55
With Chips And A Pickle Or Sub Salad $1.50

Turkey Bagel
tomato, sprouts, avocado, cream cheese

$5.95
With Chips And A Pickle Or Sub Salad $1.50

Veggie Bagel
tomato, cucumber avo, sprouts, red onion

Sandwiches
All Sandwiches Served With Chips And A Pickle Or Sub Salad For $1.50

$7.25

Albacore Tuna

$6.75

Roma
tomato, mozzarella, pesto

$6.95

Ham & Swiss

$7.85

Turkey & Brie

$7.85

Turkey Club
bacon, avocado, swiss, lettuce and tomato

$6.25

Blt

Baked Goods

$1.50

Chocolate Chip Cookie

$3.95

Quiche Of The Day

$1.85

Banana Bread

$2.95

Coffee Cake

$5.25

Lox Cheesecake

$1.50

Maccaroon

$1.75

Ghirardelli Brownie

$3.95

Carrot Cake

$2.50

Croissant

$2.95

Chocolate Croissant

$2.95

Almond Croissant

$3.95

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

$3.95

Chocolate Torte Cupcakes

$2.95

Orange Torte Cupcakes

$2.95

Seasonal Muffin

Extras

$0.95

Avocado

$0.95

Goat Cheese

$0.95

Bacon

$0.95

Ham

$0.95

Turkey

Extras - Veggie

$0.50

Artichoke Hearts

$0.50

Cucumber

$0.50

Tomato

$0.50

Red Onion

$0.50

Roasted Red Peppers

$0.50

Sprouts

Espresso Beverages

$2.45

Espresso

$2.45

Americano

$2.78

Espresso Macchiato

$2.78

Cortado

$3.00

Cappuccino

8 Oz. $2.65
12 Oz. $3.05
16 Oz. $3.50
20 Oz. $4.05

Latte

8 Oz. $3.10
12 Oz. $3.65
16 Oz. $4.00
20 Oz. $4.45

Mocha Latte

Coffee Beverages

8 Oz. $0.85
12 Oz. $1.85
16 Oz. $2.07
20 Oz. $2.25

Cup Of Coffee

8 Oz. $1.60
12 Oz. $2.55
16 Oz. $2.55
20 Oz. $2.95

Café Au Lait

8 Oz. $2.10
12 Oz. $2.75
16 Oz. $3.05
20 Oz. $3.45

Café Florentine

Teas

8 Oz. $2.30
12 Oz. $2.95
16 Oz. $3.35
20 Oz. $3.75

3rd Street Chai

8 Oz. $2.95
12 Oz. $3.60
16 Oz. $4.00
20 Oz. $4.75

Bhakti Chai

8 Oz. $2.77

Hot Tea

Other Beverages

8 Oz. $1.25
12 Oz. $1.85
16 Oz. $2.35
20 Oz. $2.85

Hot Chocolate

8 Oz. $1.25
12 Oz. $1.85
16 Oz. $2.35
20 Oz. $2.85

Steamer

Iced Beverages

16 Oz. $2.35
20 Oz. $2.78
24 Oz. $3.00

Iced Coffee
toddy brewed

16 Oz. $2.77

Iced Tea

16 Oz. $3.25
20 Oz. $3.65
24 Oz. $4.05

Iced Latte

16 Oz. $3.75
20 Oz. $4.15
24 Oz. $4.65

Iced Mocha

16 Oz. $3.25
20 Oz. $3.65
24 Oz. $4.05

Iced Mate

16 Oz. $3.75
20 Oz. $4.15
24 Oz. $4.65

Frozen Mocha

16 Oz. $3.75
20 Oz. $4.15
24 Oz. $4.65

Frozen Vanilla

Milkshakes