Hungry Toad

This is one of those places that has the feel of a local’s spot. The Hungry Toad is a neighborhood favorite and is in a great location just north of Pearl St. Portions are enormous, so my husband and I split the fish and chips which was delicious and more than enough food. (They were awesome and split the dish for us, something we truly appreciate since some restaurants charge for that.) Service was decent, but could have been better. There seemed to be more people walking around checking on things than doing things. I completely understand everyone being short staffed these days, but in this case it seemed like things weren’t quite aligned.

The Toad deserves five stars on the basis of endurance alone having held down the SW corner of Broadway and North Street for over 30 years while other restaurant locations in the neighborhood have turned over several times. It has also survived the closing of the nearby Boulder Community Hospital's Broadway location of many decades. The place riffs off of the traditional English public house both in decor and food and beverage offerings. The selection of beers on draft is excellent including gems such as Old Speckled Hen. And in addition to a very good selection of hot sandwiches, burgers and much else, pub food staples like fish and chips are on offer. (Highly recommend that one.) Unlike a real pub, however, there is table service!

Has been a local favorite for ever! I used to live a couple blocks away and it was the local neighborhood pub that had great food. From several beers on tap to a nice sized menu there is something for everyone. My go to burger is the dirty burger loaded with a bunch of yummy toppings. Can’t speak highly enough of this institution of a restaurant. Check them out!

WOW what a great neighborhood restaurant. We had heard The Toad was under new management and thought we would give it a try. The food, the environment and the service was outstanding. Dishes we love: Nachos Fresh Fish Fry with Homemade Tarter Sauce Chicken Sandwich Wings Club Sammy with Homemade Ranch Boulder People you all need to give it a try!!!! We promise it won’t disappoint.