Delicious pastries! We heard about this little joint while hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park. Coffee was equally excellent, it was such a neat little location, both inside and outside seating. Attached was a cute bookstore. Such a great spot, highly recommend this spot! No pets allowed though!

My favorite and I have tried them all as a digital nomad and local photographer. The coffee is tops, and the place is owned by many of the staff to make this a truly community place. The tables out front give it a European feel and the secret garden out back is magical.

This quaint cafe and bookstore combination is really cute. I had a ginger latte and it was amazing - but quite spicy 🔥

Prettiest little cafe and very nice vibe. Loved sitting outside and sip some good coffee. Got a cafe mocha which was great!

My coffee was great and the tables outside very nice to sit and sip!

A charming bookstore/Cafe, with one of the best lattes Ive had in a while! The interior has small tables lining the walls -- enough for the comforting camaraderie of a cafe but not so many it feels crowded. Same with the patio out back. The music and humm of conversation complete the atmosphere. Overall a lovely place to work for a while, or to meet a friend!

Its a beautiful café with a bookstore. It has outdoor seatings too. The ambience is perfect for any book lover, the entire setup gives a vintage look. Loved the display collections. The place is well maintained. The overall price is reasonable as well, which is a big plus!

Cool books, nice beer, awhile local music venue!

Wow. I could not love a coffee shop more. This place is so much fun. They have the cutest space and offer great drinks/pastry. Even live music sometimes. Love it.

This place is the cutest. Every time I go in I feel like I’m in a Time Machine, back in the day just sipping my tea and looking at books. It’s a great place to meet a friend, I love in the summer and you can sit outside in the backyard. The ambience is amazing, wonderful teas! wonderful staff! Wonderful location

Sweet cafe in central Boulder. the kind of place you can sit, socialize, work, and sip at for a while

Excellent meeting place. Excellent coffee,wine, books. Love the outside tables on the street. People working there are so nice. Mickey. We bike there.

Best place to buy coffee on pearl imo. It has a very interesting atmosphere and a super sweet back patio.

So great to be back working in cafes again, and what a great place to do so! Ive shopped at the bookstore before (a small but well-curated selection of new and beautiful used books), but today was my first time working in the cafe next door. The seats were comfortable and perfect for my work, my Bhakti chai latte was delicious, and I got a huge amount of work done on my dissertation chapter that Ive been struggling with all month. I will definitely be back!

I never write bad reviews - I just dont go back. But tonight was different. Ive been to this cute coffee shop several times and have had a good experience. Tonight my husband and I went in at 8:30 and when we placed our order the girl at the counter said we close at 9pm. We were fine with that since we drink coffee too fast and dont like to stay out late. We were finished at 8:55 but the shop had about 10 other clients so we just talked. At 9PM sharp the staff blasted head banger music so loud we couldnt hear ourselves think. The staff was very pleased with themselves as they were smiling at each other. My calm state turned into stress. The staffs strategy worked - we headed for the door fast and we will never be back.

Amazing little bookstore and coffee shop. Very eclectic on the inside. There is a unique selection of new and used books. The coffee shop has friendly staff and a great chai tea. Terrific place to do some work.

Cozy, funky little bookstore with a coffee/tea bar, a wine bar and a beer bar. Ive only tried the coffee, and they have some of the best coffee drinks that I have every had, served in generous portions in glasses, not disposable cups. Their back patio is spacious and mostly shaded. A lovely place to browse the bookshelves, or just sit and relax in pleasant surroundings.

Really nice atmosphere and super cute outdoor space. Good coffee and pastries. Only reason for not having a 5-star review is because all the staff are not friendly at all, which is a bit off-putting. Whenever I asked a question or placed an order, they act as though Im bothering them somehow.

The barista made a great mocha coffee and it was delicious. Very good coffee

Trident is my go-to coffee spot in Boulder. Great atmosphere for computer work in a beautiful old building. And of course, the coffee is fantastic, can also get pour over or wine on the bookstore side.

The Boulder classic, no place else like it. Trident is one of the few places left where the baristas KNOW how to make espresso drinks and dont ask impertinent questions about how you want it: They just make it right. Ive been going there, when I can, for seventeen plus years and love it every time. Ive also scored a few great books from their $1 bin out front over the years.

The Trident is one coffee place you must visit if youre in Boulder! They have amazing coffee and the ambience is just lovely! It also doubles as a bookstore which makes the atmosphere even more welcoming and warm. Rich and smooth coffee, books, a quiet yet busy place. Thats a great evening right there!

Nice coffee shop on Pearl. There are a lot of books for you to choose. If you dont want to read book, enjoy watching your surrounding. It is amazing!

Great coffee and friendly baristas, can usually find a table, beautiful outdoor seating area. 4/5 stars because the customers can be a little obnoxious. I very regularly have tables taken by people behind me in line who claimed them with bags or coats before ordering, tables “taken” by people not using them while they peruse the bookstore, etc.. Things that could be addressed with a simple sign or something by management.

Very quaint coffee shop. Barista was kind and helpful. Coffee was great. Cappuccino, nice and strong. Great pick me up after walking all day in town.

Teas are ok. Environment is nice & quiet to hang out in. The Bakati chai is pretty good though.

Beautiful selection of books and great coffee. make sure you check out the back, you wont be disappointed!

Really great coffee, great vibes, awesome patio seating in the summer with live music!

The simply superior, chill place to grab a book and sit yourself down with a fresh cup of hot coffee. Feel the calm, a comfortable place on Pearl St with your smooth coffee! Awesome, attentive customer service and no rush feel. Dont hesitate to stop in. Good vibes and youll loved it!

This is a magical and amazing place I recommend it to everyone thats been in Boulder since before the 1980s great place

A great coffee shop that helps the community. Great service from friendly staff. Attached to the bookstore is the cafe and easily walk back and forth. I got a black coffee and was a great tasting cup. Others on my party got more specialized drinks and enjoyed them all.Covid specific: they follow proper guidelines and have a way to indicate if a table has been used and if a table is good to sit at.Overall great visit with some great people.

Ok coffee, a sad homeless problem in the area which is visible, a terrible barista who actually scared me. I am a domestic abuse survivor, and recently moved on. I’m still gaining my strength and confidence. The man at the counter was terrible to me. I don’t know why, and I shouldn’t be so sensitive. I haven’t had this problem any where else in town and we’ve been here for 2 months now, trying out new coffee places all of the time. I will never go back to this shop. I would not have loved it without this man, but I will remember the place as absolute horrible because of him (piercing, mustache and beard, and his hair was in a kind of bun… don’t mean to be calling him out, but actually I kind of do. Dude, that was unacceptable behavior. Your birthing family should have taught you to treat anyone with more respect, of any gender identity.) This man (as he referred to himself) spews awful, insensitive and outrightly rude comments. And why weren’t the people around him saying something? Now I have to try to go back to being positive and spreading joy, instead of thinking of this terrible experience. I didn’t even get to make it into the book store part, so I can’t say anything about that.

Who doesnt love this place for its tenacity, ageless ambience and great coffee across all time and space?

Very good espressoA bit rude waitersNice place/ Vibes

Such a funky, cool, relaxing, hip place to grab a book, a coffee or tea, and hang out inside or out back. Love the vibe here!!! By the way, I had the spearmint iced tea, and my friend had a mocha latte. Both were amazing.

Local coffee, great atmosphere and books. What could be better?

Calm and relaxing atmosphere. Purchased 2 children’s books for my son. I appreciated that the books were different and were not the stereotypical ones I see at most book stores in Texas.

Absolutely an excellent place for tea lovers who are looking for a quite, hip, and modern spot to hangout and read or enjoy company. It was very busy but still easy to grab a table in the back patio with a view. Dillan gave me a great oolong recommendation (even rinsing the leaves for me before my first infusion) and Ghram was always ready to refresh my pot of hot water. I will absolutely be back the next time I need to work or unwind away from home!

I love vibrant vibe in this cafe and makes the drink even more tastier. They use dragonfly coffee roasters beans which is Boulder based and has very rich in flavor. Trident also has great varieties of tea selections. The cafe is very friendly and you can see local artists works displayed on the wall all the time. And try to spend some time in their bookstore, because it is so fun. &&The history of this cafe is very interesting

Great atmosphere and good coffee. Oat milk latte and golden latte were both quite delicious.

Awesome staff, great book selection, and the most delicious chamomile tea of any tea shop in Northern Colorado. Peter is a great guy and always hooks it up!!

Excellent coffee, fun place to sit, good pastry.

Small bookstore that also serves up drinks and some snacks. Cool music adds to the ambiance.

A cozy and intriguing store full of character and insight. The staff is amazing! I had an interesting challenge for them and called ahead to see if theyd be willing to help me out. They were so kind about my situation and waited for me to arrive and they were all informed and expected me. I made a comment about my surprise with them all being aware of me coming in and they said they have this communication messaging system. So what I learned was they truly care about their customers, they have amazing communication between all team members, and they are passionate and great at what they do. I came in after a long and exhausting few days and I left there feeling like there are good places and good people in this world. They made a positive difference in my week and I will forever buy my books from them now. They earned my loyalty in just one visit!

Average coffee but I enjoyed the vibe I got from this location.

Great selection of used books, in good condition, for a fair price. Good history selection.

Nice patio.lots of non-coffee options.

Had drinks and a great concert, great local band, Sunset Odds, they were awesome.

Dank coffee and cool books, great vibes.

The book selection is great and there are always the hottest new books mixed with obscure finds that are actually good reads. The café side has very talented baristas and great drinks with great food too!

The Cafe is really nice, they offer CBD additives and a really tasty mocha. Nice little back patio space and open later than other local coffee shops.

The absolute best coffee house experience, with the best staff and high quality products. Exceptional selection of teas. A Gyokuro that transcends all other US imports. 5-star by far.

Great Vibes. Unfortunately long lines

Truly a gem of Pearl St. This was a live jazz show on a Sat night.

Wonderful bookstore and coffee shop. This is wonderful place to take a break and read i bit over a nice hot tea. The vibes are so inviting and their tea selection was super impressive!

Great coffee! Lovely environment in the back area to work from as well. Taking COVID seriously and have all the right precautions in place. My partners mom lives right across the street and whenever we are in town this is our favorite spot for coffee!

I love the Trident. Support local coffee shops!

Fun times

Love this place. Super chill creative atmosphere. Friendly staff. Great books.

Great place to stop in for a beer, coffee or tea. Lots of space for seating inside and out

Sadly Iced Chi-tea was only ok. Weak...

The coffee was good and the service was better!

Founded by the same group that setup the one in Boston.

One of my favorite places in Boulder to be.

Plenty of space on the back patio! Great coffee hangout or meeting place with plenty of tables and inspiration!Good book selection and friendly staff- highly recommend!

It had been a long time since Ive been here and when I lived closer this was my favorite coffee shop. The people behind the counter were gracious and kind even though I was somewhat unused to the current structure of the shop. Even the man behind me in line warned me when my drink was about to Spill and that was quite nice of him. That kind of human-to-human caring is important to me these days. As I was attempting to leave I went down where the exit used to be. That now was sealed off. It seemed another man had gone down the same way and waited patiently for me to make the same mistake. LOL As I left I saw the arrows on the floor marking the book shop side exit. I did indeed enjoy my mocha latte at what was and still is one of my favorite coffee shops.

Home away from home. A loving and community oriented place.

Smells delightful, great book selection, helpful and friendly staff.

Ive never ordered a latte, and always order 12 oz cappuccinos. The woman with long, brown hair charges me for a 12 oz latte instead of a 12 oz cappuccino. Its happened twice now that Ive been overcharged for a latte when I ordered a cappuccino & I dont appreciate it. & she also did it a 3rd time today (4/9/21). Why does she charge me for a latte when I order a cappuccino? Maybe she should be replaced. She also charged me on 4/13 for a 12 oz latte again after asking me before I ordered if I wanted a cappuccino & then asking if I wanted it 12 oz, but I guess its cheaper this way in the long run since I wont tip her when she does this, so whatever.

Cody little place with a intriguing bookstore attached. Surprisingly, for as many people that can fit in this cafe, conversations can be held comfortably without feeling like you are telling to be heard. This is my go to cafe when I am wandering Pearl St.

While Pearl Street may be inundated with good coffee shops, Trident stands a head above the rest with its amazing back porch/garden area as well as its bookstore. The drinks are fairly priced for Boulder and Ive always liked the coffee I get here, but my favorite part is the atmosphere.Whether its a little nook surrounded by books or a cool and peaceful garden view on the back porch, Trident is one of my favorite places to meet with friends and get some work done, provided we can all find parking. Bike parking aplenty in front though!

It’s a pretty cool place. Expect to pay for parking. I have a dairy allergy. They will charge an extra .50 for dairy alternative. Nice local artwork inside :)

Wonderful atmosphere and amazing people. Thank you!

Book store listed used books at full price, batistas upselling coffee and standing around, slow service. Cool rebar flamingos in the back yard.

Such a cute place! Great chai and cool book selection!

Small coffee cafe inside the Trident bookstore on the right side.Prices are reasonable. All expresso coffees come with 2 shots of expresso. Extra shot is actually 2 pulls which means you get 2 shots for the price of 1 upgrade fee :)Delicious large upgraded skim latte! 😋Friendly barista/cashier.

Great barista-owned coffee shop on the west end of Pearl Street! The coffee is made with care, and the surprise is the wide selection of superb teas. The only downside is that they never have enough of the exceptional scones and pastries from Spruce Street Confections. But oh, the empanadas.... Mmmm. The bookstore side has a great selection of literature for all readers. Their $1 book cart has new surprises every week. Perhaps the jewel in this crown is the back patio. Both open-air and covered, a clever construction allows for a heated curtained area for year-round peaceful venue to sip and read. (picture from their site).

I ordered a simple tea at the cafe, and was super delighted when the barista read the tag on the tea. Yeah, it was a little cheesey, but it put a smile on my face. The bookstore itself has an eclectic selection of books-- no two books were similar! I loved it so much!Also, the bookstore has a quaint little sticker dispenser with $1 stickers designed by local artists. Such a great idea!

Really Great! Best coffee Ive had in a long time.

Good coffee. Friendly. Good atmosphere!

A really great place to enjoy a excellent cup of coffee with a pastry and just read, write, or reflect; perhaps with a friend. Extra warm vibes with a modern rustic atmosphere, one of the best coffee shops in the area.Also, a very neat bookstore as well with a downhome appeal.

Lovely, lively, great book selection and a bustling cafe!

Lovely atmosphere, good coffee/ teas.

Feels homegrown, kind, and comfortable.

Shoobidy boop bop flibbity flop!!!

We were in town for business. Stopped in Friday evening for a couple drinks and empanadas. What a gem of a place. Our server/cashier was a very nice guy. Would love to go back if we return to the area.

Epic place with good vibes

Great coffee, great folks, nice atmosphere AND compostable to go cups!

Cute place to sit down and have a cup of hot liquid. Dont stay longer than 90 minutes or they sick the kraken on you.

Cute bookshop and coffee shop. Plentiful outdoor seating. Great for browsing.

Cozy local bookstore with a coffee shop. Plenty of outdoor seating, so great place to sit and read that book you just purchased over a cup of coffee against the mountain backdrop!

Food.just okay and service not that pleasant. Used to love this place. Will give it one more try.

Great tea and book selection. Very relaxed and nice place to meet up with friends.

Great coffee, great people, plus books!!

Always great coffee, atmosphere, and books. Great place to read and relax, alone or with friends.

Went into Trident today and had a really great coffee to go today. In the past I used to love and go and have a table with tea to write in my journal. Great selection of loose leaf teas as well. This is definitely a good local Boulder coffeeshop.

Apparently the traditional chai and the Sherpa chai are the same exact thing.

Cozy book nook!

Great books and ambiance. Heady folk.

Great coffee, great books