Pearl Street draws swarms of Boulderites and visitors alike with its pedestrian-only Pearl Street Mall and the nearly 100 restaurants, cafes, and breweries that dot it and the immediately surrounding streets. As wonderful as it is to have so many options, sometimes, it can lead to a hint of decision fatigue. On those days—and any day when you’re looking for stellar rooftop views with a craft cocktail to boot—Avanti F&B, a contender for the best food hall in Colorado, is worth beelining toward.
Located on the corner of 14th and Pearl, Avanti F&B is an indoor-outdoor food hall that operates across the first and fourth floors of the building. The 13,000-square-foot space is home to seven vendors and a bar, catering to a variety of palates. As tasty as the food is and as vast as the bar menu is, the real star of the show at Avanti F&B is the spectacular panoramic view of the Flatirons, which makes visitors feel immersed in the mountains without feeling winded by actually hiking them (though, that’s very worthwhile, too).
Keep reading to learn why Avanti F&B is one of the best places to eat in Boulder, Colorado.
Where This Food Hall Is and What Makes It Special
Located at the far eastern end of the Pearl Street Mall, Avanti F&B is an incredibly convenient place to start or end a day trip to downtown Boulder, or to simply pop in for lunch, happy hour, or a break with epic views. It’s within a short walking distance of many of Boulder’s most prominent shops and attractions, including Boulder Theater, Peppercorn (the coolest, most comprehensive gourmet kitchen and gift store), Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, and more.
The popular collective eatery opened in 2020, following the success of its Lower Highland Denver location, which debuted in 2015. It replaced the Cheesecake Factory that had been in operation there for nearly 25 years. While both eateries feature mega menus, there’s no denying that Avanti F&B brings a certain local flair that Cheesecake Factory could never.
The Vendors and Dishes You Cannot Miss
The beauty of Avanti F&B is that it’s open all day long, so it’s there to serve you from breakfast to dinner, with plenty of sip and snack options in between. If you’re just starting your day, grab a java concoction from Bona Coffee Roasters, where rich espressos, cortados, macchiatos, and frothy matcha lattes are served alongside flaky croissants, flavorful scones, and colorful superfood acai bowls. When lunch and dinner roll around, consider your cravings…