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The tastiest coffee I've ever had - never bitter or too dark, and it's organic fair trade. They've got lots of really good desserts and pastries, at least some of which they make in-house. Good place to people watch and meet locals. Be sure to bring your Mac if you really want to blend in!
My only real complaints are that there's a lack of really comfortable seating, and it's always packed so finding a seat at all can be a challenge - but don't be afraid to ask to join someone at their table.
Best coffee shop in Boulder, hands down. I work on the mall and visit as often as possible. The lattes are perfect and always made with love and care.
The breakfast bagel sandwiches are always tasty too!
The cup is a Boulder institution, and with good reason.
The baristas are quite good, providing you with a good cup every time. The bites are good here too, great sandwiches and awesome brownies and such.
This is also a great environment to get work done... the communal table a is a really nice feature if you are looking to chat it up with local folks. Plenty of areas to plug in your under-juiced laptop as well.
As a Boulderite it's probably my favorite cafe, if not for the atmosphere for the quality of the food.
oh my god - one of the worst mochas i've ever had (got it last night friday 11/14/09) and I've been buying mochas in boulder for 15 years. And i will say i went to The Cup in once in the past and quite enjoyed my mocha. but whoever was the barista last night must've ground hi coffee with a chainsaw, tried to steam the milk by just blowing through a straw and while holding a match under the container, and used dishwater to pull my espressos. The mocha was terribly watery, it was totally flat, i.e. no foam (strangely, since i even heard/saw the barista steaming it, not that hard people), and not even topped off. For $5, $4 for the mocha and $1 tip for a minor amount of work, i really expect more.
Barista should've stayed home with his Bob Marley tapes. i can pull a better espresso with my $5 thrift store bought espresso machine than the one i got last night.
I honestly hate to be harsh and am really not the type of person to be uptiht about my coffee (I'm usually even happy with watered down gas station coffee), but seriously I'm pretty diusappointed at this 5 dollars i'll never get back and don't think I'll be going back to The Cup anytime soon - I'd rather spend my 5 bucks on another thrift-store espresso maker than give it to a barista who needs to be trained.
oh, one other side comment: annoying that the cup cant just give out cards for frequent buyers.
Excellent coffee paired with orange carrot cake or a goat cheese chive rosemary scone? I fully intend to come back repeatedly.
(the garage door opening onto Pearl st also makes for perfect people watching)
I went in the for the first time yesterday and I was very impressed. Laid back but classy atmosphere with a lot of well-to-do young professionals.
This is the kind of place I've been looking for in Boulder. I'm in a bit of an awkward spot being a 22-year old grad student. I don't fit in with the underground crowd but I'm also young for the "professional" crowd. Well, this place was definitely on the mature side but also had fun jazz blasting and friendly baristas.
The coffee was pretty good too even though it didn't blow me away. Overall, I think the other yelpers here are onto something and you'll probably spot me there downing coffee before they close...
This has been my office for the day, and it's a pretty good place to work. They have great coffee (my bro says laughing cow trumps them, but i'll let you know if I agree tomorrow), good music is played throughout the day, and I think they do the best job of bringing the outside to the inside on all of Pearl Street. It's been a little warm in here today, but I heard people chatting that the ventilation isn't working, and it is, after all, a truly scorcher of a day outside.
They do have a back room with lots of outlets and a cellphone booth to encourage people to stop yacking away in public. much appreciated.
The Cup sees a ton of action, and the food looks great, although, I haven't tried it YET....that lox and bagel is calling my name.
Lots of eats in Boulder, but Yelp told me that The Cup was cheap. They weren't lying, and the website will attest to this fact.
I ordered a feta, tomato, and spinach quiche. All of the quiches looked a bit sad in the window, but once it was warmed, it was delicious. Great middle of the day lunch/snack. There's also a lot of bagels and pastries and made to order sandwiches here, but I would stick to something small. The coffee may be cheap, but the food is where they make up their profits.
Also ordered a Café Florentine. Made to perfection, and served up in a cute little cup. The Cup uses Fair Trade coffee, which just makes your heart jump, doesn't it? To be matched with the décor (pictures of human conditions around the world, which just fits the store. I'm not sure how to describe the pictures because I made it sound medieval harsh, but it's not. Just go look yourself).
I sat in the front room because I did not know there was a back room until it was too late. I shared a long table with some dudes chatting on one end, and some guy who I think I pissed off by sitting across from him. So random dude, sorry if I infringed on your personal space. I doubt you are a Yelp user, but if you are, I really am sorry! Lots of sunshine and great coffee shop "vibe." Despite having to share a table, I really enjoyed myself. Upbeat spot for writing, getting some work done, or just to chill with friends. Get here early though, if you want a table in this snug, relaxed shop.
And lastly, the staff is friendly and adorable. I was waiting at the counter for my quiche because they forgot to give it me and I thought it was still being heated. A guy who worked there finally asked me what I was waiting for, I told him, and he said next time I could just yell at him to get my stuff. Any staff that encourages me to verbally assault them for a quiche is pretty cool with me.
I will be back.
After a weekend of crappy customer service, I was delighted to find the staff at The Cup super friendly. There was an obvious rush due to the looming thunderstorm and the crew handled it with humor, talent and zen.
I had to try the vegan cupcake-for research-and though it was a bit too spicy (it was supposed to be Mayan Chocolate) I really dug it. It was chocolaty, moist and if I hadn't known it was vegan, I probably wouldn't have guessed.
The iced coffee I got was a bit light-I would brew a much stronger batch so it doesn't lose anything over ice...but that would be the only complaint.
I guess we should have brought our lap top to fit in with the rest of the typers, but we just..umm...talked...
It was a very pleasant experience and I will be back.
Superior Coffeehouse.
I remember when this place was Allison's and it just couldn't seem to fly. Tiny, cramped wobbly tables were my best guess. Then whamo. New tables and an ultra friendly staff and this place is packed every day. I love it.
Good coffee and really reasonably priced pastries-about 2.50 for a cupcake, 3.50 for quiche-unheard of prices in Boulder where $6 for a piece of quiche is standard.
They recently stopped taking credit cards for amounts under $5, so I will probably visit less as I don't often carry cash. Bummer.
I worked a block from the Cup. The coffee and food is great quality and consistent. The staff is friendly and efficient. It's a great place to meet a friend to catch up, or bury one's nose in a laptop to get some work done.
The Cup is unpretentious and fun. Now that my office is a mile away, I'll still take time to visit the Cup frequently.
I love the Cup. I used to work across the street, and usually went in for my coffee and croissant every morning. I also loved the breakfast sandwiches. They couldn't have been nicer - I knew of the owners from their other place in Superior (Super Joe's!), and was pleased to see that they took the marginal Allison (never did get a good vibe from that place) space and instead brought their friendly, casual demeanor to Pearl Street. I don't work downtown any longer, but I still try to stop in every time I'm in the area.
There really aren't any comfortable coffee shops in Boulder that are designed for two friends to have a long talk. Keep in mind, I'm comparing this to Seattle, where coffee shops abound. After walking in to, and out of five different cafes in search of the perfect spot to enjoy some chai and conversation, we ended up at The Cup (which was on the complete opposite end of Pearl from where we started.)
The first thing I liked was that we entered from the garage door on the street. The second thing I liked was the menu of bagel options, which I wasn't in the mood for and didn't order, but appreciated anyway. The entire front room is full of tall tables and stools, and a giant tall communal table. This doesn't appear to be particularly comf for customers with children, since there isn't anything low-to-the-ground to sit on.
There is an echoey back room that was full of people on their computers and wasn't an ideal setting for some serious gossip. The front half of The Cup is where the action is, and despite the awkward seating, it's where I would park myself for some serious Boulder-people watching and a yummy cup of spicy chai.
How much I wish this place was located near my office in Atlanta!
The coffee was great, well priced, and plentiful.
The food options were fantastic. All of those baked goodies looked too tempting, but not in that waxy--this-item-will-look-the-same-in-100-years sort of way.
The music wasn't too loud and well selected (the did play the Pure Funk CD).
The internet was fast, and so my Sunday was very productive.
The next time I'm in Boulder, you can expect my return to "the cup".
I like Boulder so most things will get a good review.... you'd really have to be a moron-of-a-business to get a shitty review. That being said, the coffee here is really good, in any location it would be good. Sidewalk seating is a good thing too...
A fabulous cup of coffee in a fabulous atmosphere. Not to mention a menu that caters to a breakfast and light lunch crowd. Try a panani with grilled vegetables, pesto and goatcheese on multigrain, or satisfy a sweet tooth with one of their many pastries.
Perfectly blended coffee drinks, artfully poured into your cup to enjoy while surfing the web or people watching.
Well I recently stopped by here couple days ago for the cold brew ice coffee that I really love and I was quite disappointed. It tasted like that tap water taste that isn't so good? You know that overly chlorinated water taste? Also they were super busy and they put a limit on their credit card machine to $4. Did you know that it's illegal to put such a limit on a credit card? Credit card use is about convenience they can't force you to buy more. They did have like a thing where you can pay more and use it up as a credit account but I just want a cup of coffee I don't want to pay more for something I will probably forget about.
Also this place is completely overpriced, why do people pay so much for a sandwich, piece of bread, etc? It's ridiculous! There is nothing cheap about this place, the cold brew coffee was special and I was willing to waste my money on it but not anymore!
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Ah yes...the Cup.. I work two doors down from this fine establishment. I love the people who work there and the couple who owns the shop. They're great.
Delicious food, great sandwiches, yummy yummy bread, near perfect coffee drinks etc...however, they are slow like molasseses...in addition, sometimes the inconsistency of the Baristas is frustrating.
I know when I walk in, even if there are two people behind the counter..I will always have to wait at LEAST 10 minutes sometimes more than that. Maybe they need to drink more of there own terrific coffee that is all FAIR TRADE!!!!
I'll keep going back..I'll just set aside time warp Cup time.
They added a phone booth in the back for privacy during Cell Phone calls. It's that type of hilarity + functionality that makes the Cup the best ever.
The Bahkti Chai Milkshakes make my heart flutter.
Still the best Coffee shop in Boulder
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I can't even begin to explain how amazing it is working 1 block from The Cup. Their coffee is amazing and cheap and I love the selection of bagel sandwiches- great for breakfast or lunch! I'm a fan of the feta artichoke cream cheese- out of this world! My office frequently sets up shop in here for a change of scenery and I love that amount of space they have in here. There's a great front room, bright and airy, for people watching and a backroom that's great for hunkering down in when you've got something to accomplish in addition to your caffeine fix! The people that work here are super nice and friendly and love what they do- it doesn't get better than that!
I really like the coffee at the Cup, and I'm pretty picky about coffee. It is roasted and supplied by Conscious Coffees (http://www.consciousco...) which is also a wonderful Boulder company that also deserves five stars.
The atmosphere is relaxed, and the staff is incredibly friendly. It is a great place to go on a Saturday morning, on the way to strolling downtown.
Totally Cup-o-licious. The Cup makes up a mean espresso, and a yummy piece of pumpkin cake. That's all I have had, but all that needs to be said is YUM.
Good coffee (excellent, soy cappuccino), and super bagel sandwiches. Free wi-fi.
The Cup is clean, dog friendly, and one of the less-expensive cafes in the area (a large- and I'm talkin' LARGE coffee is 2 bucks even, tax included). All of the coffee is fair trade and organic, and damn good too!
The sliding glass storefront makes it airy and bright inside, and a great place to people watch.
There is also a really tempting selection of pastries, cakes, fruit salads, and sandwiches that I've never tried, and the guys that work there are hot to boot.
Been coming here for over a year. Great working area for laptoppers. Barristas know how to make coffee drinks.
Awesome area in the back for group events.
Wish they were a bit better during busy times.
Really great Americanos.
Nice art on the walls that changes every so often.
Wish they were open even later than they are.
Went to The Cup this morning for a networking event.
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They had a nice big room in the back for all the attendees to gather. The coffee was good, staff friendly and atmosphere genuine.
They wanted $0.50 for refills.
Amazing coffee! Great location on Pearl. Plenty of seating for small or bigger groups. I had a bagel with lox - very good! Comes with a side of fruit and it reasonably priced.
good cup of coffee. great service. stopped in twice over the weekend while i was visiting boulder and both times was greeted by friendly staff that were more than happy to work up a couple coffee drinks that weren't on their menu. nice folks to be sure. i'll be back while i'm in boulder and make sure to recommend it to friends that pass through town.
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