Cafe Aion

Name: Cafe Aion
Address: 1235 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder, CO, United States, 80302
Telephone: (303) 993-8131
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4 (256)

$30 and under

Spanish

1235 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder, CO 80302

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

Opening our doors in 2010 Cafe Aion sought to bring something new to the Historic University Hill Neighborhood. Taking our inspiration from the bistros and restaurants of Spain and France we aim to provide a comfortable ambiance paired with flavorful, comforting dishes made with care. Over the years we have become the go to spot for a leisurely workday lunch, happy-hour celebration, a place to grab a pre-theater dinner or linger with a date.

Located across the street from the University of Colorado and its brand-new convention center, near Chautauqua Park and a few blocks from Boulder’s downtown, Café Aion is centrally located with lots of street parking available. Featuring a large patio and cozy fireplace you'll find a welcoming ambiance no matter the season.

In addition to Chef Dakota winning the popular cooking show, Cutthroat Kitchen in season 4, Café Aion has been recognized by Esquire Magazine, Bon Appetit and 5280’s Tops 25 Restaurants in Denver.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Mediterranean, French
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 993-8131
Website
http://www.cafeaion.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dakota Soifer
Private party facilities
Cafe Aion is the perfect place for just about any gathering. We can host events varying insize and complexity from breakfast and lunch meetings through to dinner parties, birthdaysand wedding dinners. For a more casual atmosphere we have the lounge, a space largeenough for up to 30 people, cocktails and conversation and ample bar space for tapas andplatters. If your function requires a sit-down or more formal atmosphere we are more thanhappy to work with you to customize a menu, wine pairings, a cocktail list and set aside thedining room just for you and your guests.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1235 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Neighborhood
Boulder
Cross street
13th
Parking details
Plenty of on-street Parking is available. There are also a few parking lots within two blocks (13th & Penn) and (12th & Pleasant.)
Public transit
There is a RTD Stop 1 Block to the East serving the HOP, SKIP, DASH, AB, B, DD, GS, 203, 204 and the 225.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Organic Steel Cut Oats$8.00
w/ spiced Moroccan fruit compote
The Spaniard - 2 eggs any style*$8.00
crispy potatoes & bravas sauce
Eggs Cazuela - 2 eggs baked$12.00
w/ potatoes & roasted pepper, harissa & bread
Poached Eggs*$14.00
Over a Warm Quinoa Salad w/ merguez sausage, cilantro & greens
Soft Polenta$13.00
w/ poached eggs* and tomato ragu
Frittata$11.00
sauteed kale, kalamata olives & feta w/ crispy potatoes & bravas sauce
Eggs Benedict*$13.00
house-made Canadian bacon, English muffin, hollandaise & greens
Braised Beef Short Rib$15.00
w/ 2 eggs any style*, crispy potatoes & greens
Butternut Squash & Wild Rice Soup$9.00
w/ parmesan & tasted almonds
Roast Beets & Organic Green Salad$10.00
w/ feta & almonds
BLT$10.00
crispy bacon, local tomatoes & organic lettuce on our baguette
Help$10.00
hummus, roast eggplant, organic lettuce & roasted red peppers on our baguette
Colorado Beef Burger$15.00
brie, bacon, pickled onions, house-baked brioche bun & sweet potatoes
Tagine$14.00
butternut squash, cauliflower, ginger & saffron w/ a grilled flatbread
Mussel & House-made Chorizo Stew$15.00
w/ chilies, preserved lemon & chickpeas
Roast Chicken$16.00
brined & harissa-marinated quinoa salad & spiced yogurt

Saturday de Sunday Specials

baked freshly in-house daily

Croissant$4.00
plain w/ house-made Jelly, chocolate or special
Sticky Bun$4.00
Boiled & baked bagel$4.00
w/ cream cheese
Whole Wheat Pancakes$8.00
w/ fresh strawberries
Lox Platter$15.00
house-smoked salmon, bagel, cream cheese, pickled onion & scrambled eggs

Beverages

Freshly Squeezed Organic Juice$4.00
orange or grapefruit
Press pot of Ozo coffee
- Small$4.00
- Large$7.00
Ozo Espresso$3.00
Cappuccino$4.00
Latte$4.00
Pot of Tea$4.00
Black Puer, Sencha, Earl Grey, Rooibos or Fresh Mint
Iced Tea$3.00
black, steeped with lemon peel & star anise
Iced coffee$3.00
cold brewed
Ginger Limeade$4.00
house-made ginger syrup, limejuice & sparkling water
Mimosa$6.00
champagne with organic orange juice
Bellini$6.00
champagne with all-natural Colorado peach nectar
Bloody Mary$5.00
house infused chili vodka, fresh horseradish & crispy bacon
Sangria$7.00
red wine infused with fresh fruit, spices 8e secrets

What 256 people are saying

Cafe Aion reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4.0 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
4.0Service
3.9Ambience
0.8Value

Noise • Moderate

256 Reviews

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Alexander
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice cozy restaurant with large windows providing breezy and comfortable seating. Food was excellent, great for slow, relaxed, and casual dining.
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Joe
Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really loved dining at Cafe Aion! It reminded me of dining in Spain so much! It’s a cozy, earthy spot. A bit loud when it was really bustling, but not annoyingly so. We’re definitely going back soon!
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EmDB
Denver / Colorado7 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 21, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A thoroughly enjoyable restaurant, Cafe Aion (near the college and Fox Theater) is a wonderful place for paella and delicious tapas (don't miss the fried cauliflower or the mushrooms in season. There paellas are delicious but not as large as they think (they say it serves two, which it does with appetizers, etc., but men and some could easily order just one per person). Ambience is great. It's out of the way (if you aren't near the college) but absolutely worth the drive. I've brought many friends from out-of-town and all enjoyed it immensely. If you live in Boulder, check out the many specials held on different days of the week. Despite being near the college, parking has never been a problem.
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SSM1 VIP
Denver / Colorado9 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 18, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great ambiance and Tapas! The restaurant has a charming Urban vibe and the food is delicious!
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Perly
Denver / Colorado11 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 18, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous. Staff are terrific. Delicious food with vegetarian options. I think of it as "casual elegance!"
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Flybycats
Denver / Colorado27 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 17, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second visit and did not disappoint. Waiter was happy to allow me to taste a number of the wines before settling on the choice for dinner. Dinner was excellent as usual. Desert was amazing.
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Likestohike VIP
Denver / Colorado71 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 13, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For department events -- e.g., taking a visiting speaker out to lunch -- this place is just perfect. There are delicious options for both carnivores and vegetarians, and the food is always delicious. Servers are always very friendly and relatively efficient though if you need to be out of there under an hour, you will want to let them know. My favorite place on the Hill next to the university.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
2.0
Dined on September 10, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
No draft beer. Wait staff didn't know about the wines. Food marginal. Too bad. Cool place. Sad to watch it go down hill. We won't be back.
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Omnivore VIP
Denver / Colorado16 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 31, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is our "go to" place on the Hill when you don't want fast food. And the ambiance is delightful.
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LesleyC
Denver / Colorado6 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 21, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A cute college town place with an out of the ordinary menu. Frittata was pretty unremarkable, French toast good.
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FAQs

Cafe Aion offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Cafe Aion also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 993-8131.

Cafe Aion is rated 4 stars by 256 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

1235 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder, CO 80302

Additional information

Cross street
13th
Neighborhood
Boulder
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Mediterranean, French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of on-street Parking is available. There are also a few parking lots within two blocks (13th & Penn) and (12th & Pleasant.)
Public transit
There is a RTD Stop 1 Block to the East serving the HOP, SKIP, DASH, AB, B, DD, GS, 203, 204 and the 225.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dakota Soifer
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.cafeaion.com/
Phone number
(303) 993-8131
Private party facilities
Cafe Aion is the perfect place for just about any gathering. We can host events varying insize and complexity from breakfast and lunch meetings through to dinner parties, birthdaysand wedding dinners. For a more casual atmosphere we have the lounge, a space largeenough for up to 30 people, cocktails and conversation and ample bar space for tapas andplatters. If your function requires a sit-down or more formal atmosphere we are more thanhappy to work with you to customize a menu, wine pairings, a cocktail list and set aside thedining room just for you and your guests.

Cafe Aion

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Sides

Two local farm eggs any style$4.00

Three strips of crispy bacon$4.00

House breakfast potatoes$4.00

Baguette$4.00

Sauteed organic kale$5.00

Half an organic grapefruit$3.00

Gluten free bread$1.00

Tapas

House-made & freshly fried doughnut$2.00

Fried cauliflower$7.00

Hummus & grilled flatbread$8.00

Sweet potato fries$6.00

Main

Organic Steel Cut Oats$8.00

The Spaniard - 2 eggs any style*$8.00

Eggs Cazuela - 2 eggs baked$12.00

Poached Eggs*$14.00

Soft Polenta$13.00

Frittata$11.00

Eggs Benedict*$13.00

Braised Beef Short Rib$15.00

Butternut Squash & Wild Rice Soup$9.00

Roast Beets & Organic Green Salad$10.00

BLT$10.00

Help$10.00

Colorado Beef Burger$15.00

Tagine$14.00

Mussel & House-made Chorizo Stew$15.00

Roast Chicken$16.00

Saturday de Sunday Specials

Croissant$4.00

Sticky Bun$4.00

Boiled & baked bagel$4.00

Whole Wheat Pancakes$8.00

Lox Platter$15.00

Beverages

Freshly Squeezed Organic Juice$4.00

Press pot of Ozo coffee

Ozo Espresso$3.00

Cappuccino$4.00

Latte$4.00

Pot of Tea$4.00

Iced Tea$3.00

Iced coffee$3.00

Ginger Limeade$4.00

Mimosa$6.00

Bellini$6.00

Bloody Mary$5.00

Sangria$7.00

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