Campus coffee and tea shops to fuel your semester
CU Boulder’s campus is home to a variety of cozy coffee and tea spots that offer more than just a caffeine boost. Whether you're powering through a paper or catching up with friends, these campus cafés serve up good vibes, tasty snacks and the perfect atmosphere to keep you energized and inspired.
The C4C has many spaces and lounges for studying. Stop by the WeatherTech Cafe and Bakery on the first floor before your study session for specialty coffee and made-from-scratch pastries. The WeatherTech Cafe and Bakery accepts Campus Cash, Munch Money, Flatiron Meal Plans, credit/debit cards and cash.
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. The SEEC Café accepts meal plans, Campus Cash, Munch Money, Flatiron Meal Plans and credit/debit cards.
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.
One of the most popular places to grab a caffeinated beverage is Starbucks on the first floor of the UMC. It offers hot and iced drinks, blended coffees, pastries, on-the-go meal options, snacks, whole bean coffee for home brewing and Starbucks merchandise. After getting your order, head to the fifth-floor lounge of the UMC for a study space with great views of the Flatirons. The UMC Starbucks accepts Campus Cash, Flatiron Meal Plans, cash and credit/debit cards.
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.