Campus coffee and tea shops to fuel your semester
Looking for a place on campus to connect, unwind or just feel at home? CU Boulder’s coffee and tea shops are more than just spots to grab a drink—they’re where campus community happens.
Each café has its own unique vibe, whether you want a quiet corner to study, a cozy spot to meet new friends or a hangout between classes. Explore different locations and discover your favorite place to relax, recharge and belong on campus.
The C4C has many spaces and lounges for studying. Stop by the WeatherTech Café and Bakery on the first floor for specialty coffee, made‑from‑scratch pastries, and new Botrista beverages like refreshers, BobaChillers, smoothies, dessert drinks and milk teas.
Illy Coffee Vending Machine
Starting January 2026, the UMC will feature a new Illy coffee vending machine—offering convenient, high‑quality espresso and specialty beverages just outside of Elevations Credit Union.
The Laughing Goat at Norlin Library is located in the Norlin Commons. Enjoy espresso drinks, coffee, tea, sandwiches and snacks with tables inside and outside the library’s southeast entrance.
Head inside the ATLAS Center for fresh, delicious and healthy Taiwanese street food, pastries, boba teas and coffee drinks. ATLAS has study rooms on the second floor.
With locations in the Engineering Center, Koelbel and Wolf Law buildings on central campus and the Aerospace Engineering building on east campus, Violet Peak offers everything from coffee and espresso to smoothies and sandwiches.
If you are on east campus, visit the Biotech Building for coffee, breakfast, salads and sandwiches.
Enjoy a full-service espresso bar at this restaurant located at Research Park in the SEEC building.
Located in the Porter Biosciences building, Foolish Craig’s Too serves Boulder Organic Coffee and a selection of food items, including their award-winning bread made fresh daily in their bakery on Pearl Street.
*The UMC Starbucks will be closed from Dec. 18, 2025, to mid-August 2026 while the UMC is under construction.
Coffee on the go
If you’re on the move and want to grab something on your way to class, stop by one of the campus markets. Markets accept meal plans, Campus Cash, Munch Money, Flatiron Meal Plans and credit/debit cards.
Village Market: Located in Williams Village, Village Market proudly serves Starbucks beverages and other on-the-go necessities.
Kittredge Market: Located in the north wing of Kittredge Central, Kittredge Market offers a full-service espresso and tea bar with snacks. Check the Kittredge Market menu on Nutrislice.
Farrand Market: Located on central campus in Farrand, this market offers freshly brewed, sustainably sourced coffee and breakfast items.
Sewall Market: Located on north campus, Sewall offers coffee, teas, snacks, ice cream and student essentials.
UMC Market: This offers a variety of caffeinated beverage options to keep you going.