Foodie Friday
There's a good reason Bon Appétit called Boulder, America's Foodiest Town. This weekly blog will help you understand why! Every Friday, check out downtown's food scene and all the incredible opportunities available to tantalize your taste buds! Check out this list of restaurant specials and promotions compiled weekly - just for YOU!
Food-Related Events and Announcements: October 17, 2025
Downtown Boulder is buzzing this weekend with World Singing Day and Roots Music Festival—plenty of reasons to come out and soak up the energy. After the music and singing, make a point to grab a bite downtown—seasonal flavors, cozy drinks, and fall favorites are waiting to round out your day. Here’s what’s new and delicious this week:
Fall is in full swing at Foolish Craigs Cafe, and there’s no better way to embrace the season than with one of their cozy drinks. Stop in to warm up with a hot apple cider or treat yourself to a perfectly spiced pumpkin latte — both ideal companions for a crisp day spent strolling downtown.
Just in time for a spicy happy hour! From October 20 to November 17, stop by Savory Spice Monday through Friday from 4–6 PM for 15% off your entire purchase. Spend $35 or more and enjoy a free Try-Me size, plus don’t miss their special sampling offerings. It’s the perfect way to kick back after a day downtown!
Steakhouse No. 316 is keeping things fresh and refined this fall with dishes that strike the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication. Their Asparagus, Béarnaise, and Smoked Trout Roe is a standout — light yet decadent, and full of rich, seasonal flavor.
Over at Leaf, fall flavors take center stage in their incredible Fall Harvest Dinner. This special experience includes something to sip, an appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert — all thoughtfully crafted to celebrate the season’s bounty. Highlights include the fire-roasted and smoked farm eggplant stuffed with vegan ricotta and caramelized onion manicotti, finished with a tahini béchamel, glazed eggplant, and brined farm cherry tomatoes.
C Burger isn’t just about burgers, though those are always a hit. They’re also serving up fresh, feel-good options perfect for a lighter lunch or dinner. Try their House Salad, Grilled Chicken Salad, or Kale Caesar — all made with crisp, flavorful ingredients and great for sharing (or enjoying solo).
If you’re craving something sweet, Gelato Boy has you covered with their new seasonal flavors that taste just like fall. Their Gooey Buttercake and Caramel Espresso gelatos are the ultimate indulgence — warm, rich, and impossible to resist. Whether you’re grabbing a scoop after dinner or taking a mid-day break, it’s a treat that hits the spot every time.
And of course, no downtown round-up is complete without a stop at Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant. Known for its bold grilled flavors, iconic rooftop patio, and award-winning margaritas, The Rio is the go-to spot for good food and good times. Don’t miss their Happy Hour, Monday through Friday from 3–5 PM — with $2 off Rio Classic and Big Tex Margs, $1 off tacos and snacks, $3 drafts, and $5 wine. Because nothing says fall in Boulder quite like a margarita on the rooftop with mountain views.
Check out the full list of downtown Happy Hours.
Ways to Help
Emergency Family Assistance Fund (EFFA) helps those in our community whose immediate needs for food, shelter and other basic necessities cannot be adequately met by other means, and supports their efforts toward financial stability or self-sufficiency. You can help them with a financial contribution, volunteering, or donating non-perishable food and cleaning supplies.
Emergency family assistance fund
Harvest of Hope Pantry's sole mission is food assistance. They offer clients a choice shopping experience where individuals select preferred foods within their shopping allowances. You can help them with financial assistance, volunteering or by hosting food drives. Learn more here.
Boulder Food Rescue aims to create a more just and less wasteful food system by facilitating the sustainable redistribution of healthy food that would otherwise be wasted to low-income communities, by bicycle. The best way to help them currently is to donate or volunteer. You can learn more about the work they are doing here.
Meals on Wheels Boulder provides nutritious meals and a daily well-being check to Boulder residents, regardless of age or income. The number one way to support them during this time is to contribute financially. You can do that here.