Boulder offers plenty to explore after classes are over for the day. Students can meet friends for dinner, find a casual spot for a quick meal, or head downtown for an evening out without traveling far from campus.
At The Standard at Boulder, residents are well-positioned to experience the area. Our apartments near CU are located at 1345 28th Street, just half a mile from the University of Colorado Boulder campus.
Ready to explore? Here are a few dining destinations to consider around Boulder.
Grab Coffee Around Boulder
Boulder has plenty of coffee shops for early mornings, afternoon breaks, and casual meetups with friends. With several options near campus and throughout the city, residents of our student apartments near CU Boulder can easily add a local coffee shop to their daily routine. When you need a caffeine boost, visit one of these nearby coffee shops:
- Flatiron Coffee: 0.6 miles, 8-minute walk, 3-minute drive
- January Coffee: 1.1 miles, 8-minute bike ride, 6-minute drive
- The Laughing Goat: 1.2 miles, 8-minute bike ride, 6-minute drive
- Boxcar Coffee: 1.2 miles, 8-minute bike ride, 6-minute drive
Stay Close To Campus
When you want to grab something to eat without venturing far from CU Boulder, University Hill is a convenient place to start. For residents of our CU off-campus housing, having restaurants around the university makes it simple to grab a meal before heading home or meet up with friends after class. When you get hungry, stop by one of these locations for a bite:
- The Sink: 1 mile, 6-minute drive, 11-minute bike ride
- Birdcall: 0.6 miles, 5-minute drive, 12-minute walk
- Gemini: 1.6 miles, 8-minute drive, 14-minute bike ride
Find Familiar Favorites Around Boulder
Exploring local restaurants is part of getting to know Boulder, but sometimes a familiar favorite is exactly what you want. Students can also find several recognizable restaurant and dessert chains near our Colorado apartments.
- McDonald’s: 0.9 miles, 5-minute drive, 16-minute walk
- Taco Bell: 1.3 miles, 7-minute drive, 7-minute bike ride
- Burger King: 0.4 miles, 4-minute drive, 16-minute walk
Save Room For Dessert
Dinner doesn’t have to be the last stop of the evening. Boulder has plenty of places to pick up ice cream, cookies, chocolate, and other desserts when you want something sweet.
- Insomnia Cookies: 1 mile, 7-minute drive, 11-minute bike ride
- Piece, Love & Chocolate: 1.6 miles, 6-minute drive, 9-minute bike ride
- Sweet Cow: 2 miles, 7-minute drive, 13-minute bike ride
Experience Student Living At The Standard At Boulder
Boulder offers more than a place to attend class. Restaurants around University Hill and 28th Street make casual meals convenient, while downtown Boulder provides additional dining destinations when you want to explore the city.
The Standard at Boulder complements that location with fully furnished interiors and community amenities designed around student life. Floor plans include studio, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom options, and the community sits just half a mile from CU Boulder.
Students comparing Boulder apartments for rent can explore The Standard to learn more about living near campus. Discover our apartments for rent in Boulder, CO, near campus and find your place at The Standard at Boulder.