Village Coffee Shop

Boulder, United States

4.7

Open now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 303-442-9689
Website:
www.villagecoffeeshopboulder.com
Address:
1605 Folsom St, Boulder, CO, 80302
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.5 mi30th & Arapahoe
0.5 miThe Hop
0.7 miGate 4
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Apple Pay
No
Good For
Breakfast
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
No
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Divey
Noise Level
Loud
Alcohol
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
No
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
No
Good for Working
Yes

Today

Today 5:30 am – 3:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Boulder) 8:17 AM Thursday, May 22, 2025

Business hours

Monday 5:30 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday 5:30 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday 5:30 am – 3:00 pm
Friday 5:30 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday 5:30 am – 2:30 pm
Sunday 7:00 am – 2:30 pm

Description

Specialties

2015 «Best Diner in Colorado» according to Business Insider. Come see why and be sure to let us know if you’re new!

The Village French Toast is hot, battered deliciousness. Consider yourself forewarned: both it and the green chili that comes on the Breakfast Burrito are highly addictive. The green chili is mild (we have Cholula if you need to doctor it), but oh, so tasty.

The hash browns have won accolades from legions of customers and also 5280 Magazine. Perfectly browned, shredded, classic hash browns.

History

Established in 1971.

Chuck Tyler, with the help of his father, Bruce, opened the Village Coffee Shop in February of 1971.

Nancy Tyler originally worked as a line cook and then when she married Chuck, inevitably married the business also. We all called her «Mamma.» No one, in all the restaurants in all the world, has ever brought more personality to the job than «Mamma.»

The Village has always been a great place for community. It’s inexpensive enough that anyone can afford to eat here on a regular basis, with a staff that never, ever changes. This is the place where your waitress probably knows not only your name, but also what you usually have for breakfast and whether or not the friends sharing your table today have ever been in before. If we don’t notice the Village Virgins, point them out.

Meet the Business Owner

Shanna and Ryan H.

Business Owner

I, Shanna, worked as a waitress at the Village Coffee Shop for seven years before Chuck Tyler, the original owner, decided that he was ready to retire.

My husband, Ryan, has a culinary degree and has worked at some of Boulder’s finest restaurants.

Chuck thought that together, with our years of restaurant experience, we’d be a good fit for running the business that he’d given his heart and soul to for 33 years. We were so excited when he offered to sell the restaurant to us and I think we’re even more excited now that we’re in our eleventh year of owning it.

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20 reviews of Village Coffee Shop

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Place rating: 5
Wahiawā, HI
When you’re the only person of color and you’re female and you’re eating alone, but you don’t care because the food is that good.
Place rating: 5
Nashua, NH
I went to the Village Coffee Shop on my last day of a week-​long stay in Boulder and wished I had gone sooner. I had the «Pancake Combo» breakfast, and it was among the best I have ever had. At first I was dubious about the «1 pancake», but when I got it the pancake filled a 10-​inch plate so the eggs, bacon and sausage had to go on a second plate!
The pancake itself was wonderful — moist, just fluffy enough, with crispy bits from the grill. The eggs were perfect as were the bacon and sausage. Prompt and cheerful service, quick refills of coffee and a pleasant diner-​style atmosphere were delightful. The price was reasonable and I was in and out quickly. Earlier in the week I had had a similar breakfast at the nearby The Buff restaurant. That was good, but the Village Coffee Shop was better and cheaper!
Place rating: 5
Boulder, CO
This is that kind of classic diner that you love about your hometown. It’s nothing fancy, definitely not very chic, and probably won’t inspire any of your future culinary endeavors — but that’s perfectly fine. This place has the homey and delicious breakfast foods that you want, nay, that you NEED. The prices are affordable, although I can’t say I’ve ever left this place without a long list of purchases, and the atmosphere is surprisingly cozy for how crazily busy this place is. You will notice on any weekend day that there is a line outside just to get in. Don’t worry, it always goes quickly, but to be safe — get here early.
If you want to get breakfast with family or friends, and you don’t have any interest in waiting an hour for the other upscale restaurants in town, this is the place. Grab a coffee, a stack of blueberry pancakes, and enjoy. Hailing from the south, I would be remiss if I didn’t add that they have some incredibly delicious biscuits n gravy, chicken fried steak, and hickory smoked ham!
Place rating: 4
U.S. Air Force Academy, CO
Very good, especially for the price. Not the, cleanest but it gives a small-​town vibe. They don’t carry heavy cream for coffee, that was the only disappointment.
Place rating: 3
Denver, CO
HUGE pancakes, friendly service, and an awesome diner style vibe with fresh coffee constantly poured into your cup!
Highly recommend the specials or the combos.
Make sure you get here early on weekends, it’s a pretty small restaurant and the wait piles up very quickly!
Place rating: 5
Littleton, CO
Best breakfast place to eat in Boulder, great service and honest food. Quintessential diner style, it’s a must for anyone who has live in or visited boulder.
Place rating: 4
San Francisco, CA
This is a no frills true diner experience but if you want good food, quick, and incredibly inexpensive, this is your place. A throwback to what I imagine diners were back 40 years ago, I started with coffee and water and then ordered their special of the day which was french toast, eggs and hashbrowns all of $ 6, which also included the coffee! The service wasn’t amazing but for that price you’re not paying for it. And the food was great for the price as well. If you’re visiting Boulder like I was I would definitely recommend stopping by to check it out, and if you live here and are looking for great hangover food or just a good inexpensive breakfast meal, this is your spot.
Place rating: 5
Plainfield, NJ
This place reminds me of bkfst spots in NYC, absolutely love it.
The food is fresh and the presentation is awesome. But still that gritty divey feel.
Place rating: 5
Melbourne Beach, FL
Probably the best cream and sausage gravy I’ve ever had, although the biscuits were a bit flat. The chicken fried steak was very good. I tasted the french toast and blueberry pancakes and they were excellent. The food is overall some of the best diner fare ever. The service is quick, friendly and polite. If there’s a line, wait.
Place rating: 5
Saint Louis, MO
Awesome breakfast! We had the best breakfast and coffee in a long time! The cheese omelet was so good the cheese was just melted so. My wife had the gluten free pancake it was delish, no up charge for gluten free either nice! My son had a blueberry pancake and the blueberries were fresh and big! Thumbs up!!!
Place rating: 5
Clayton, MO
The restaurant was very quaint and cozy. I loved the atmosphere and our hostess was really nice. I got the bacon and cheese omelette, which comes with toast and potatoes. The food is very flavorful and the portions are super generous. It kept me full for a full day of hiking!
Place rating: 5
Boulder, CO
If you want an amazing breakfast and awesome friendly service, this is the place to be. Definitely beats The Buff food and service wise. Food is so good and hearty, I recommend the Spanish omelette and most importantly, your coffee cup is never empty. It’s my favorite place.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
Come to Papa. Daddy likey. Ate here regularly for a decade or so, still make a point of it 2 – 3 times a year or so when I visit home, which I did recently. Still great. If there were one around this dump, I’d be a happy camper. Every town needs a place like this, where you can get a quick, delicious meal at a great price. From the breakfasts to the lunch specials and burgers, I’ve never been disappointed.
Place rating: 5
Windsor, CO
I had breakfast here yesterday with my husband after a meeting in Boulder. From the minute we walked into this coffee shop the owner was so friendly! This is probably the best breakfast we have had in a long time. Great food! Fast service! Affordable! Plentiful!
A note about the owner — she goes above a beyond. I heard her very kindly offer another customer to go to the store and get him sugar free syrup as they didn’t have any. She was so friendly to use throughout our whole meal and when we were done she offered me a soda to go. I was surprised and she responded with «Whatever I can do to make your day even better!» She has pride in her business and it shows!
Just a shame we don’t live closer to go more often!
Place rating: 5
Park Hill, Denver, CO
Great food, great price, if your in Boulder and are eating on a budget this is a wonderful place to get breakfast.
Side note, one of the cooks looks like Benicio Del Toro and the other like Hulk Hogan good match.
Place rating: 5
Boston, MA
This place is SO eggcellent (sorry). My mom and I have been coming here for 12 years now and it’s been through some management changes and cosmetic changes but thankfully no food changes! It’s always the same great bare bones «greasy spoon» diner we’ve come to know and love. It’s almost as cheap as cooking it yourself but 10x tastier! Pretty much everything is made on the giant flat top. If it can’t be made there, they probably don’t have it. I feel like they have like 4 things back there that they make into all the various things on their menu. They know what they do great and they stick to it.
I always get the same thing, side order of hashbrowns (folks, these hasbrowns are legendary you gotta try them). I like them slathered in ketchup, but everyone has their own thing. Then I get a scrambled egg with a slice of cheese melted on top. You can tell this is the place to go for breakfast by the tons of reviews saying they’ve been coming for over a decade. Whether you’ve lived here forever or are visiting from out of town, you gotta try this place.
Place rating: 5
Houston, TX
Out-​of-​towners, tourists, and locals, COME HERE! This place is incredible. The food is so good. This is the kind of simple breakfast options that are available. My personal favorite is the #3, which is basically eggs, hashbrowns, toast, and bacon. The portions are large, and the food is just outstanding.
It might not be the healthiest option, but wow, incredibly worthy of a visit.
Okay, so, a few negatives: parking and seating. Parking can be a little tight and the same for seating. People come and go, so the wait shouldn’t be too long. It might feel a little crowded depending on where you sit.
Staff is very friendly, and occasionally, pretty amusing if you admit it is your first time at the restaurant.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Have never been disappointed in this place. It is a perfect «greasy spoon» mom and pop shop. They serve bid portions, so it is best to share a few items. The food is excellent and what one would expect from a breakfast dinner… I believe they are well known for the hash-​browns which are amazing.
The seating is tight and first come first serve, so you might have to wait in line and keep your eyes open for the next available table.
As others have commented if you are new, let them know… they will announce you as a Village Virgin and you will get a warm welcoming.
Place rating: 3
Aurora, CO
I walked in here knowing exactly what I wanted (from reading all the raving reviews on Unilocal), and ordered the blueberry pancake. The pancake was so large that I could only finish half of the pancake! I have to be honest, though. I wasn’t particularly impressed by the food. The pancake tasted a bit egg-​y and the hashbrowns my friend had tasted a little more like grease than potatoes. Maybe I’m just weird, or maybe my tastebuds are just dysfunctional, or both! In any case, I’m willing to stop by again and try something else!
With that said, the food is on the greasier side (think «diner»), so if you’re not a fan, this may not be your cup o’ tea.
Place rating: 4
Denver, CO
I was a VCS virgin until last Sunday.
If Snarf’s were a breakfast diner it would be VCS.
If VCS were in Denver it would be the 20th Street Café.
If Shanna was St. Peter everyone would stand up and cheer when you got to heaven.
If you understand any of these comments you’ve either been to the Village Coffee Shop or you should go.
It’s fun. The food’s good diner food. And the people are down to real earth, not Boulder earth.
Happy Diners, Drive-​Ins, and Dives,
:-David