The Sink

If you don't go to The Sink, you're missing out! Best burger I've had in recent memory. My friend had a pizza, and it was great too. Also, great espresso martini and margaritas. The food and drinks are only surpassed by the atmosphere. A really cool vibe. Don't miss out!

Went here a few weeks ago and still dreaming of their skillet chocolate chip cookie… it’s a MUST! The food is great, not the best burger I’ve ever had but pretty good regardless. The lavender cocktail was splendid, as well. Their ambience is probably the best part (other than the cookie), filled with eclectic hand-painted murals. On their video board, they have stories at the Sink, which gives it a very homey feel. I loved learning about its history. Highly recommend for a unique bite in the area!

Such a fun experience! This placed was rec’d by some friends who used to live here. It’s a bit hole-in-the wall in all the best ways. Seems to be a Boulder institution. My H and I shared the spinach dip and the bacon jammin burger. Loved both. The house-made pickles were extra yummy. Loved the vibe of the place. The service was fast and super friendly. Definitely a must when visiting Boulder.

Fun environment with great food. We were visiting from Michigan, and the manager came out to ask how our visit was. We appreciated his friendlies and sharing the history of The Sink with us. We would definitely eat here again.

Not just a historical monument to free expression and fun! But the food is awesome. The 100 year legacy is done proud every day with great food , consistent service, in a clean environment. Don't miss this one! DEF get the brisket Ruben!

Super cool place. Drove in from Colorado Springs. The place has drawing and stuff all over the walls and ceiling. Also has alot of history. Only had one dish and it is one of the best I had anywhere. It was mac and cheese with tempura Cauliflower on top. Never say that anywhere else and never would of thought to try. Great visit, will go again.

Very cool eclectic place. Food was all fantastic and the server, Mason, was just fabulous. He suggested some items for us to try and they did not disappoint!10 stars out of 5. Tall people be careful with the low ceilings. Definitely needs to be a must-see if visiting Boulder!

Despite being a proud Ram, this is one of the best restaurants North of Denver. The veggie patty on the burger was packed with flavor, and both Nici and Trent were accommodating, friendly, and professional. I can’t wait to come back!

Last year, the venerable Sink on the Hill had their 100th Anniversary. My husband and I stopped in with some neighbors and sampled the eats at the block party celebration. A lot of fun was had by all. We have eaten there in the past going back to 1974 when we first moved to Boulder, during the decade they changed their name temporarily to Herbie's Deli and modernized the menu with deli sandwich additions. After a few years they went back to their heritage as The Sink. We still went, but in the years that we had small kids, our visits were rare. The best time for neighbors, families and those with a low noise tolerance to go, is in early summer, when CU is not in session and it is not peak visitor season. The place is quite famous, from Robert Redford having worked there when he had dropped out of CU in 1957 as well as Barack Obama's visit and some Guy Fieri shows, as well as visits from celebrity athletes. Tonight was a chance to go and as a storm was moving in and most outdoor seating was full, we ate inside. For those who have never been there, you do need to see the inside. But it is very loud and we noticed families with small children were all outside. There is an extensive menu, for food and for drink. My husband had a favorite beer on tap and I had a simple iced tea. We started with nachos, but so a large serving for just two, we brought half of it home. We also split the Cowboy Reuben as it too is sized for large student appetites. We had not tried this sandwich before and we really like their take on a classic. The traditional marble rye of a Reuben, with thinly sliced brisket and Texas BBQ sauce, cheese and slaw. It is huge as well as tasty. And the house made pickles perfect. We upgraded the fries to the sweet potato fries which are normally my fave. The only flaw in the meal is that the style of sweet potato fry here (ridge cut or extruded and deeply fried) is not the type I prefer, natural skin on wedges, more roasted than deep fried, which are available elsewhere. But you may prefer these, as I know some do. The server was friendly and helpful. Notice though that there are no paper napkin supplies at the table so if you order something like one of the saucy sandwiches, ask for extra napkins in the beginning. With a full house, the staff is running all over, since there are often very large parties of customers. Its an experience and food not to be missed on the Hill when you visit. College kids need no convincing, it is so incredibly popular. And visiting alums stop here every time they are in town. And they also bring their kids, spurring on future generations of CU Students.

3.5 rounded up to 4! a cool historical restaurant that's been on DDD, and was visited by president obama which is a fun aspect of dining here. The inside vibes are very nautical and fun, quirky paintings and cartoons decorate the walls. The service was quick and attentive and our waitress was very kind. We came around 4 PM on a Sunday so it wasn't the busiest time, yet the restaurant still had a decent amount of people. I got two burgers split to share with a friend. We tried to the tres fuego as well as the Casanova. The tres fuego was very delicious! I enjoyed the flavors, it was spicy, and well balanced with the sauce. I wish the bread was a bit fluffier with more substance rather than immediately deflating. Otherwise I have no complaints about this one. The Casanova was very cool in theory and was almost at the point where it was perfect, but it came out pretty dry. Next time I'd order the Tres Fuego again! The fries were good but definitely not creole spiced to any extent that was memorable. It tasted like it was simply salt and pepper on time. overall, a good restaurant. Was soooo good after a long hike in Boulder. Well balanced burgers with tres fuego a standout. I would recommend more seasoning on the fries, and more sauce on the Casanova burger. it was a memorable and fun experience to dine here!

If you are visiting Boulder as a perspective college, this is a great place to go for lunch. It is about a 5 min walk up the Hill from the student union (university memorial center). When you first walk in, you immediately notice a wall famous pictures from President Obama to Robert Redford to Anthony Bourdain that have enjoyed the establishment. Then you are immediately greeted by a friendly smile. . As you peak down the hall into the next room your eyes are captivated by the floor to low ceiling colorful artwork. The atmosphere is casual, friendly and artistic. My son and I had burgers, the size was smaller than expected but the unique flavors make up for it. We both gave a thumbs up to our burgers. The Casanova grass fed burger had crispy onion straws, which I wasn't sure if I would like. But the house-made truffle honey took over and was an excellent twist. My son had the Tres Fuego burger, he enjoyed it and said if you like spice, this is the burger for you! Worth walk up The Hill!

The food is so delicious and fun and a great amount of food while not compromising on quality! It's a true classic and Crystal and I love coming here time and time again it always worth the trip to Boulder. The service is always the absolute best fast yet attentive and kind! There's always good music and conversation and I can't wait to come back again very soon!

Just adding that once again this place continues to be so good! Excellent service - food, drinks, and just an overall super fun and cool vibe in this restaurant! Loved the Buffalo Mac and cheese the French onion soup and a chicken club sandwich. Photos are from a few different visits :)

I love this place. Yes, its a staple of boulder and if you are visiting or taking your kids for a meal, this is a MUST! They are known for their amazing pizzas but we tried some of their new items on their menu. The Prime Time burger was bread free burger over a salad. The burger was perfectly cooked to my liking and had enough vegetable to be considered healthy burger. Cocktails were very creative and equally good. We had the Lucky Charm martini was tasted like was drinking cereal milk. Very creative made with marshmallow vodka, Rumchata, cream and topped with little lucky charms. If you don't do a desert, this is a good substitute. Wait staff is always super friendly and the place always has great vibe no matter what time of day. Would love to get some merch but way out of my budget (~$45-50 for tshirt) but if market demands the price...good for them.

Great established historic building, rich in CU and Boulder history. GREAT service from Brielle ! Menu is bar code, drinks solid, pizza was out of sight! The other plates coming from the kitchen looked super tasty... bathrooms VERY clean, excellence with eco-friendly containers, straws, portion cups... spend some time looking at the precarious artwork!

Update: the tres fuegos burger is back!! Thank you! I had the burger and my friend got the chicken and churros, a new menu item, at least to us. She loved the chicken which she said was extra spicy, she used the maple syrup as a dipping sauce to balance the chicken's heat. The churros were okay, a little dense and overly crisp. And a huge shoutout to the staff! We cluelessly arrived at noon on graduation day (who knew?) and the place was mobbed but they have a great waitlist system so we were seated surprisingly quickly. Everyone is so professional, efficient and friendly. IMHO the best lunch on the Hill.

1st visit. Really fun place to eat and hang out. Cool artwork and graffiti EVERYWHERE! Even on the ceilings . Walking distance from campus. We were seated promptly and Carly was a great server. We got the Sliders with fries, cauliflower bites, and the sink nachos. Really great food and good prices! Next time we go to Boulder we'll definitely eat here!

Came in on a Tuesday and found out they have a special - buy a drink and get a medium pizza for half price! Pizza was delicious and good atmosphere.

This sports bar atmosphere is a great place to land before a concert. I absolutely loved the pizza here and the beer selection was good. The prices are reasonable, the staff was attentive and friendly even when they were busy, and the food came out in a decent amount of time. Definitely coming back when I'm in Boulder for more shows.

The sink is such a fun and cute restaurant! I love the vibe and it is so unique. We got the Mac and cheese and the chicken strips. The max and cheese is so creamy and you can add whatever meat you want (we got bacon). The chicken strips were also good and you can ask for whatever sauces you want on the side (the honey mustard was sooo good). It's simple American bar food but you can't go wrong. The skinny margs were also great.

Just look at the picture of the buffalo chicken Mac and cheese and that's all you need to know!!! It was bomb. Definitely a college bar kinda place but great eats and vibe. Probably the best Mac and cheese I've ever had. Great service, good prices, hard to beat. Also loved the cherry lime Rickey mocktail. Now I know why President Obama visited here in 2016 - it lived up to the hype!

Everything was unbelievably good. Loved the soup, pizza, fries...but those burgers !! This place is a true gem.

The ambiance in here is perfect the food was amazing and for the first time ever they had dr.pepper in colorado. Everyone was so kind and I cant conplain at all. This was so good!

This place is so fun. I love the low ceiling covered in various stickers from all over. You can get caught up just starting at the stickers all day. I haven't tried their food yet, I have only drank here. I do love their beer selections from local brewers. Sad Panda is one of my all time favorite beers and the manager told me that as long as he works there, they will have Sad Panda on tap. That mad me happy. I have heard great things about their food. I'll have to try it sometime while in the Boulder area. Highly recommend otherwise for a good drink and fun stuff to look at.

A must do in Boulder...Such a cool vibe in this restaurant! They have great food options and large portions for the price. Service was a little slow the day that we went, but regardless, we enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back!

Lovely place to have lunch in Boulder! The food was delicious, the chicken tenders (more like milanesa de pollo) were crunchy and tasty. My husband made his burger with cheese and bacon and it was delicious, juicy and tender meat. Our waitress was really nice and accommodating! Loved this city.

Fun happy hour with friends before dinner. Bar area was crowded so we had the option of sitting at a table which was nice since happy hour applied to all seating. I chose the Dirty Tito which was a simpler drink than what my friend's ordered (Sorority Sister and Raspberry White Chocolate) yet it took 10 minutes longer to get. Hoping to go back again for the burgers since I have heard positive things about the food.

Good food, cool environment, but my girlfriend and I were visiting from Wisconsin and we stopped in to grab a bite to eat and a drink. The server was very kind but declined to even bring my girlfriends vertical Wisconsin ID to her manager for review (we are both 26 years old) I understand Boulder CO is a college town and surrounded by tons of college students but I think looking a bit closer or asking to see a Debit/Credit card to confirm the ID is legit would be a better option, because you may be refusing service to people with real ID's.

The food was delicious & came out pretty quick. I tried the cauliflower bites & they were perfect with the sauce combo. The service was quick & every employee was helpful. The ambiance was a little more alive, not a peaceful sit down dinner typa spot. At first the low ceiling kinda freaked me out & was overwhelming but it's cool to know you can sign it if you want. I'll probably stop by once i'm in colorado again.

Food and drinks are excellent. We went as a large group and everyone enjoyed their meals. I had the Buddha Basil pizza and my husband had the grass fed BBQ Bacon burger. Both were delicious made with fresh quality ingredients. I also highly recommend the Michelada with the house made mix. I could have had that as my meal alone, but couldn't pass up the pizza. Can't wait to come back to Boulder and The Sink!

I checked out the Sink for the first time with a bunch of Boulder Alumni who let me know how legendary the place was. It certainly provided the bit of college nostalgia you expect when getting a burger near campus. Upon recommendation, I got the Buffalo Mac n cheese which was extremely decadent! The chicken was crispy and had the perfect amount of Buffalo sauce. I also tried a Sink Slider which was tasty. Others ordered the sink burger which seemed to be cooked well. I tried a bite of caesar salad which was very good! We had a few mistakes with our order. We received an incorrect pizza and bbq sauce on the sliders which we requested be left off. However, it was extremely busy and this isn't the type of place you should expect to be waited on hand and foot. For casual vibes, fun music, and an easy burger/pizza/wings, The Sink is your spot!

the food was delicious!!! the wings are so spot on and the buffalo sauce was just perfect. the POTUS pizza was also the perfect mix with wings. the bread is phenomenal! Service was also quick and friendly, clean location and interesting wall art. thank you!

First time at this place, great ratings so we tried it! Fun atmosphere, very unique. Food was pretty good, a little greasy on the cauliflower but not bad. Juicy burgers/ creamy Mac and cheese! Really crazy how they charge for a very small portion for ranch for .65 cents. Service was okay. Not too many smiles or much greeting. Never received any refills on drinks nor asked if we needed anything else. Kinda cold. But ‍, a little kindness goes a long way. Keep up the good food.

Great pizza, really cool vibe. Service was just ok, but the food and ambience made up for it.

This is so good. A small wait on a busy weekend. Service was good and the atmosphere was better. The food was amazing!! The bacon jam was sweet but smoky. Highly recommend

Outstanding! Diners, Drive In's, & Dives! The burger made my husband's "Top 50" list the Bacon Jalapeño burger. It had great flavor without being too messy and what made it outstanding was the onion straws and the chipotle Mayo! The atmosphere was great along with the cocktails! Would definitely recommend!

This place is back to full powers after the 2020 pandemic. My son and I split the Obama and it might have been the best pizza I ever had. Not a crumb was left and the salty goodness with the honey drizzled crust left us both wanting more. Ambience is enough coolness to occupy your time as this place has been around for like 100 years! Incredibly cool!

Stopped in for a quick pre-dinner happy hour drink. You can sit at the bar or in the restaurant and get happy hour prices. They have a very nice cocktail menu all of their cocktails, beer, wine, and all spirits except for well are 50% off. I had theRaspberry White Chocolate cocktail, and it was like a piece of chocolate out of a Russell Stovers box! Sweet but delicious. My friends had the Sorority Sister and The Dirty Tito, and they were also both great. All appetizers are $2 off during happy hour, so looking forward to visiting for happy hour again next time I'm in Boulder!

Overall pretty good!! Cool little spot. A little cramped inside and super loud but the food was good!! The POTUS pizza was extremely good! Was worried about the dough being soft but it was cooked very well!! Nice and crispy but not burnt. Also had the Texas jalapeño burger which was cooked to a perfect medium. Beyond the cook it was just meh. Kinda bland. Very little seasoning. Not bad though. Still ate it all! The fries are great! Had the Buffalo Mac and cheese as well. Not macaroni. It was good. The chicken was nice. Had a pretty good crunch. The blue cheese crumbles are a nice touch. The service was prompt, attentive and friendly! Lunch for 3, 1 cocktail, 1 soda came to about $75. I'd recommend it to a friend.

I stopped in for lunch on a Tuesday around noon. Great greeting at the door. Swift and comfortable seating. I ordered the French onion soup, Caesar salad and fries. Within five minutes the food arrived. Everything was lukewarm (including the salad). The croutons in the soup were soggy as if they'd been sitting prior to me even ordering. The fries still had a crisp to them but were lukewarm. The Caesar dressing was heavy on the anchovy. The romaine lettuce brown around the edges. The best part of the meal (sadly) was the hot green tea. (It was hot!) I have had really good experiences here generally so this was a surprise....and a disappointment.

My star rating: * Totally avoid. Why are you even open? ** Avoid unless the last restaurant on earth. *** Several important misses. Not recommended. **** Very enjoyable experience. Highly recommended. ***** Hits every mark of perfection. We went in 2022...and love burgers in general! PROS I guess 'cuz it's a hip place? Good size regular burger. Good service. Great fries. Good prices. Lively place. CONS I ordered a medium cooked burger - received rare to medium rare; I'm not one to complain to staff and did not this time. I don't like windowless restaurants. The graffiti on the walls may make the place eclectic, but to me it felt kinda dirty - and I'm not say it was. Poor area parking.

Fried Cauliflower was super great. The tempura type batter was yummy. Pizza freesia was great. Just the right amount of balsamic. The Mac n Cheese is a must. The topper of the dinner... a Colorado favorite... eat your leftover crust dipped in honey. Strange but delicious. Gwen our server was terrific. Very informative.

this was genuinely the best mac and cheese i have ever eaten. this was over a month ago and i still think about it. place was packed and the atmosphere was so cool. very much dive bar vibes but was so good.

Burgers were great! Food was quick. Very interesting place. Will come back for sure.

Hard as heck to find parking but it's worth it for the food. I live in Florida but have come back 3 times to visit just for the food

A last minute choice on a c quick trip through Boulder. The most interesting part is the murals/cartoons on the walls. The history. And an early server made good Robert Redford. Lots of beers and burgers. Good honest food. College town ambience.

Great vibe and cool looking place, but the food was ok. We ordered their cheese pizza, gluten free pizza with basil, onion, olives and peppers, Buffalo Mac n cheese, and French onion soup. The food was pretty bland and none of us really enjoyed the food. The cool part about this place was that they give you markers to write your names or draw whatever you like on their ceiling, which was a fun experience for everyone.

Great vibes. Great vibe food. Great drinks. Our server Casey rocked! Definitely will be back with the kids next time!

The burgers at the sink are stunt burgers that also take themselves seriously. While the patties may be topped with blue cheese and bacon, or caramelized onions, the toppings still leave room to taste and enjoy the flavors of the locally sourced patties. I

Went there on a Wednesday. It wasn't too busy. There was a 15 minute wait. So we waited at the bar where 3 other groups of two sat. After waiting 10 minutes without service from the bartender we figured we'd just order drinks when we were sat, so we waited outside. Another 10 minutes goes by and we never received a text to be sat. They said they took us off the list. No explanation why but they get us sat pretty quickly after we approached them. Once we're sat we are not approached by a waitress/waiter until 15 minutes later when we are forced to get one of their attention. I would have left at this point instead of raising my hand but we were pretty hungry. Instead of ordering alcoholic drinks we just ordered cokes, we didn't know how long it would take so we went with the safe option. We ordered an ugly meat lovers pizza and the Texas Onion Straw Burger. The pizza tasted like a frozen pizza you make at home and the crust was burnt. The burger was good, definitely not worth a 45+ minute wait but it tasted like a little heart or soul was put into it. It has cartoon art throughout the restaurant and you can write your name on the ceiling (like a lot of restaurants I've seen in Colorado). If you want burgers I'd go some place else, 5 guys is the cheaper, believe it or not, and it's a similar quality with quicker service. If you want pizza better than here, just go to dominos. Way better priced and they deliver lol.

Loved this spot one of the best DDD places I've ever visited!!!! Can't say enough about the delicious food and reasonable prices

Loved it like usual! Came down from FoCo to get some grub with my lil twin bros who are at CU Boulder. Always a great stop!!

I was in for dinner the other night and I couldn't help but notice that, The food standards have really decreased at this place in recent years. As a former employee I can confirm many ingredients and produce have been substituted for something of lower price and quality.

I've heard a lot of great things about this place and decided to check it out myself. The inside had a super cool dive bar vibe. There is writing all over the ceilings and new guests are welcome to sign the walls when they leave. We came here for lunch on a Tuesday and it wasn't busy at all. I've heard that there is normally a wait on the weekends though. My friend and I go the classic margarita and the blackberry lemonade mojito. They were both super tasty! For food we got the BBQ bacon burger and the sink burger. Both of the burgers were cooked perfectly and very delicious! I recommend this place for anyone visiting Boulder!

We popped in before a show at the Fox Theater to get a drink and something to eat. We managed to snag a couple of seats at the bar. Staff seemed friendly but very busy. Our pizza was good (we got a supreme, aka "the POTUS"). Colorado style is new to me, so not sure if it always comes with a dry crust, but it would have been great to have either something to dip it in or simply brushed with some butter before serving. This seems like the type of place the college students might bring their parents, typical college bar vibe but well lit and decent food.

a great experience here at the sink! The walls are covered in historic artwork and it just has a cool vibe. Our server Nina was very kind and attentive. We tried the Buffalo wings which had great flavor and were very crispy. The server recommended the bacon jammin burger and cowboy Rueben. The burger was super delicious, I really loved it. The cowboy Rueben had sliced brisket which was extremely fatty so despite its good flavor i had to send it back. Nina removed the plate, asked if I wanted anything else instead, and took the sandwich off our bill no questions asked. Agave peach cider was a deliciously sweet summer beverage. Overall despite the fatty brisket I would 100% come back.

We stopped here after moving our granddaughter into her dorm. The service and food were over the top great. I had the P.O.T.U.S pizza - best I have ever had and loved the reason for the name. Caesar Salad, Mac & Cheese and the Burgundy Burger (I think that is right) were all excellent! Go here - you won't be disappointed!

Such a fun vibe! Boulder institution! We came early on a Saturday game day and we're able to be seated in about ten minutes, so not bad at all. By the time we left around 2pm though the bar was packed and the wait was long. Service was really good. The menu is huge and everything sounded great. I had the sink burger and to start we shared the jalapeño poppers which were AMAZING. Also loved all the beers on tap.