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Cafe Aion is a Spanish & Moroccan inspired restaurant on The Hill, near CU in Boulder, CO. We connect with these cuisines for 2 main reasons. 1. The Style of Eating – We love being able to sample a variety of flavorful bites and sips with our friends in an informal manner. Also, gathering around large shared platters (paella!) is a wonderful way to share a meal. Both Spain and Morocco celebrate this style of dining. 2. Though we have no coast, there are many environmental and agricultural similarities between Colorado and these countries. We find local farmers and ranchers growing, peppers, onions, eggplant, lamb and many other wonderful ingredients that one would find in Spain and Morocco. Being able to cook traditional dishes with Color
Happening yet comfortable Spanish specialist known for innovative, farm-to-fork tapas.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1235 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: (303) 993-8131
Website: http://www.cafeaion.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Grey
Hands down one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. The seating is comfy. We sat in the window with plenty of pillows to lean on with a great view of the mountains and town. Our waiter was spectacular at his job, extremely welcoming and willing to fix little mishaps. We got a variety of foods including the burger, braided chicken, fries and papas bravas. Everything was phenomenal, perfectly portioned and decently priced. I normally go to the sink across the street. But this might just be my new favorite place.
… moreJoe Gunawan
13th Street in Boulder is well known for its collection of comfort food and eclectic mix of cuisines from Dumplings to Indian fusion, so it’s no surprise that nestled near University of Colorado is Brasserie Boulder/Cafe Aion, a Spanish-French restaurant. As a former bookstore, this restaurant has a lot of charm that makes for a cozy ambience, especially on a Sunday afternoon.
We had a mix of mix of French and Spanish cuisine, starting with Truffle Fries, followed by Beef Bourguignon and Shakshouka, and ending with Basque Cheese Cake. I also had French Press Coffee as well, and just to get that out of the way, wow, such a good coffee! I’m an espresso and Americano purist, and somehow this French Press tasted like a very good Americano with a more nuanced, sweet chocolatey taste.
But enough of that, let’s get to the delicious food, and yeah, they are all so good! The Truffle Fries to start is just seriously addicting with its potent combination of Parmigiano, parsley, and white truffle oil. In fact, the ketchup is completely unnecessary and detracts from the deliciousness of the fries. The aioli provided adds another twist to the fries for variety, too.
The Beef Bourguignon is surprisingly soft and delicate, but never bland or mushy. It plays that fine line beautifully and it is a delight and comforting to eat. The beef is tender, yet savory. It’s appropriate that Bourguignon has a red wine reduction component because this dish is as nuanced and delicious as fine wine.
Now going to the Spaniard side of the cuisine, the Shakshouka fires it up with a tomato and egg stew that’s bursting with flavor! There is balance with the acidity and cheesiness, coupled with one of the tastiest flatbread I’ve had in recent memory.
Finally, the Basque Cheese Cake, named after the Basque Country in Northern Spain, absolutely delivers as a dessert. This isn’t an ordinary cheese cake because of the dulce de leche and candied pecans. I just love having the playful contrast of the semisoft cheese cake with the sweet and crunchy pecans. The Dulce de Leche adds another layer of sweetness that is so delectable. It really is 3 different way of sweetness that all works so well together.
… moreWe had a mix of mix of French and Spanish cuisine, starting with Truffle Fries, followed by Beef Bourguignon and Shakshouka, and ending with Basque Cheese Cake. I also had French Press Coffee as well, and just to get that out of the way, wow, such a good coffee! I’m an espresso and Americano purist, and somehow this French Press tasted like a very good Americano with a more nuanced, sweet chocolatey taste.
But enough of that, let’s get to the delicious food, and yeah, they are all so good! The Truffle Fries to start is just seriously addicting with its potent combination of Parmigiano, parsley, and white truffle oil. In fact, the ketchup is completely unnecessary and detracts from the deliciousness of the fries. The aioli provided adds another twist to the fries for variety, too.
The Beef Bourguignon is surprisingly soft and delicate, but never bland or mushy. It plays that fine line beautifully and it is a delight and comforting to eat. The beef is tender, yet savory. It’s appropriate that Bourguignon has a red wine reduction component because this dish is as nuanced and delicious as fine wine.
Now going to the Spaniard side of the cuisine, the Shakshouka fires it up with a tomato and egg stew that’s bursting with flavor! There is balance with the acidity and cheesiness, coupled with one of the tastiest flatbread I’ve had in recent memory.
Finally, the Basque Cheese Cake, named after the Basque Country in Northern Spain, absolutely delivers as a dessert. This isn’t an ordinary cheese cake because of the dulce de leche and candied pecans. I just love having the playful contrast of the semisoft cheese cake with the sweet and crunchy pecans. The Dulce de Leche adds another layer of sweetness that is so delectable. It really is 3 different way of sweetness that all works so well together.
Sarah Granberry
We really wanted to like this place.
The decor was great and the menu looks really good. We ordered the hummus, olives, beet salad, parsnips and gnocchi
The place has the appearance of being home cooked but that is not the case. The hummus could’ve been straight out of a sabra container with frozen Sysco pita heated up. The olives were branded as marinated Spanish olives, but they are straight up kalamatas out of a can with some olive oil. Beet salad was the worst and doesn’t include any fresh ingredients.
The waiter was nice.
The chalkboard menu and atmosphere give the masquerade of an authentic chef inspired restaurant but sadly it is another inspirationless boulder bust.
… moreThe decor was great and the menu looks really good. We ordered the hummus, olives, beet salad, parsnips and gnocchi
The place has the appearance of being home cooked but that is not the case. The hummus could’ve been straight out of a sabra container with frozen Sysco pita heated up. The olives were branded as marinated Spanish olives, but they are straight up kalamatas out of a can with some olive oil. Beet salad was the worst and doesn’t include any fresh ingredients.
The waiter was nice.
The chalkboard menu and atmosphere give the masquerade of an authentic chef inspired restaurant but sadly it is another inspirationless boulder bust.
Zac Fruits
Have had great dining experiences at Cafe Aion – friendly service and delicious food. We particularly love the beet salad, hummus plate, and crispy cauliflower (with saffron cumin yogurt).
… morePetra Rose
I popped into Aion on a whim. I was looking for a nice place to sit, read my book and have a cup of tea. This smaller intimate restaurant really made me feel welcomed and cozy.
The waitress was so kind and caring. They even offered me the fireplace seat, which was so helpful to warm myself.
The food is tapas style, I order the marinated olives and hummus as well a cup of tea. All items were absolutely delicious! The olives had a nice kick of spice to them and the pita that came with my hummus was so warm and crispy. You could tell all the food was fresh made and flavorful!
10/10 experience I can’t wait to return and try more delicious food
… moreThe waitress was so kind and caring. They even offered me the fireplace seat, which was so helpful to warm myself.
The food is tapas style, I order the marinated olives and hummus as well a cup of tea. All items were absolutely delicious! The olives had a nice kick of spice to them and the pita that came with my hummus was so warm and crispy. You could tell all the food was fresh made and flavorful!
10/10 experience I can’t wait to return and try more delicious food
Rachel C.
Even though I moved out of Boulder a couple years I still come back to this place because it’s so good! The drinks are fantastic, and the fried cauliflower is awesome. Plus the service is always great, and I love its location- how it’s almost tucked away on the hill. I highly recommend this place.
… moremynisha taylor
Ran across this little gem looking for something different… everything was amazing! Definitely gotta try the fried cauliflower with the saffron yogurt! The house paella and seafood paella were PERFECT! Paired with the cava rosé and a beautiful friendly server the whole experience was awesome!
… moreLulu Delphine
Cafe Aion is Boulder’s best kept secret. DELICIOUS mixed Spanish/Western Mediterranean food, gorgeous patio and indoor cozy window seats. Perhaps because it’s in the University area on the Hill, where all the college kids go, people don’t know about it? We were amazed it was not totally packed. Just spectacular from start to finish. Please support this business because it is a gem we don’t want to lose!
… moreAmasa Smith
Cafe Aion is a nice spot to checkout if you are around The Hill neighborhood of Boulder. They offer a varied menu ranging from tapas to burgers / sandwiches and all the way to a 2-3 person serving size of paella. An additional bonus is that this restaurant offers a handful of vegetarian dishes, if that is something that you are looking for.
I enjoyed my juicy and nicely booked Aion Burger with a local micro brew. The large sweet potato fries on the side were a perfect side dish. I would not be opposed to getting this burger again, or checking out the veggie burger as my friend had it and enjoyed it thoroughly. Beyond these dishes, the Vegetarian Tagine was a little more underwhelming. It was bland and lacked needed spices.
All in all, I think Cafe Aion is a worth wile spot to check out for lunch or dinner should you find yourself on The Hill.
… moreI enjoyed my juicy and nicely booked Aion Burger with a local micro brew. The large sweet potato fries on the side were a perfect side dish. I would not be opposed to getting this burger again, or checking out the veggie burger as my friend had it and enjoyed it thoroughly. Beyond these dishes, the Vegetarian Tagine was a little more underwhelming. It was bland and lacked needed spices.
All in all, I think Cafe Aion is a worth wile spot to check out for lunch or dinner should you find yourself on The Hill.
Jesse Manno
Lunch here is sublime, not just dinner. This is high end gourmet Mediterranean fare hiding at the edge of a student party area where the discerning clientele too often miss it. Yet it’s quiet. So delicious. Roasted beet salad, summer salad. Housemade limoncello. Everything our table had was fantastic.
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