The Goat at the Garage

I have been going to The Laughing Goat regularly for a couple years and I love the place. Nice atmosphere, very friendly service and delicious coffee.
Recently though, parking has been a problem and some of the people I usually meet there have asked that we move to a different coffee shop since they have a hard time finding a spot to park. That’s too bad, but it is true that parking can be tricky. It seems that ever since the garage next door was remodeled The Laughing Goat lost quite a few parking spots. There never was any problem before (or very rarely.)
Still, a great spot for coffee (and a bite if needed), I just wish the parking situation would improve.

I love this coffee shop but I haven’t been in sometime. The new baristas have no sense of urgency. Had to leave without getting my order because I ran out of time.

Great place to grab a morning coffee or snack. Lots of turn over so could get a newbie making your coffee, bit most days it’s great.

Excellent coffee.
Their barista takes the time to prepare drinks properly and his work shows in the quality of the drinks, which enhances good quality beans.
I have tried the espresso drinks and their drip and they are both top notch. Today I had a latte and later a drip coffee from South American beans, It was flavorful, well balanced and bold.
Good spot for good coffee, even though the location is not the most cozy for getting things done or for a business meeting

So a few months ago I happened into Laughing Goat for a Chai. It was great. The woman in front of me ordered a breakfast sandwich and I though that I’d try one too. I was hooked. I brought them into work and my co-​workers were also fans of the breakfast sandwich.
Today we all thought it was breakfast sandwich weather. We sent our assistant to get three sandwiches. When she came back we looked in the bag and found??? burritos? I went online to get a number to call them (this is where is starts to get really annoying) and there’s no number. All I’d like to do is call and ask them to re-​make our order. I am left to contact them by e-​mail, Twitter (which I have done with ho response from them) and Facebook. So, we send her back. Yes, it keeps getting worse. She calls to let me know that they knew that we had ordered sandwiches but that they were out, so they decided «to give us burritos» without even telling her that they were substituting them in the order. The barista proceeds to tell us that she only gets five sandwiches a day and tat they «just give out burritos when they run out.» When we protest and say that we ordered sandwiches, in stead of apologizing, she says if we want sandwiches, we can order lunch. No apologies offered no way to communicate if there’s an issue without social media, so here we are. We took them and left. They’re not nearly as good as the sandwiches and we will not ever order them again (on purpose at least). I’d rather Santiago’s or a Big City Burrito if I’m having that craving.
I’ve read several reviews about less than warm baristas and I’ve also had a few bungled orders there. Once, I bought a pound of coffee and still got charged for my «complimentary cup with a pound of coffee». When I said something, I was given a yellow sticky with «free cup of coffee» written by the barista on the back of it. She was pretty put out that I said something, but I chalked it up to a bad morning and moved on.
Too bad, but there’s a lot of great coffee shops reviewed on Unilocal to try out before going back to the goat.

Too much attitude, not enough hospitality. The coffee was, meh. Espresso was bitter on my visit. I am sorry to say, service was down-​right rude!

I love stopping at the goat on my way to work, or during the work day if I need a quiet spot to work away from the office. Staff is friendly, there is always plenty of parking, and while they do a brisk volume, they’re quick and there is always plenty of seating since most of the customers are getting their Joe to-​go.
Glad there is such a nice café in a place that is otherwise void of coffee shops and restaurants!

What do you do if you’re stranded out at 55^th? You grab a coffee!
Very useful if you’re going to the post office right there, because there’s is always always always a long line. Better grab a double something at the Goat.
The Goat has a nice big conference table in case you want to meet a bunch of people there. Many other seating options — small tables, couches, outdoor benches.

The Laughing Goat is the best coffeeshop to go to if you are looking for friendship, music, and attractive humans.
The coffee itself is quite nice, not the best in Boulder, but definitely up there.
I have no complaints about the set-​up, it’s lovely, and the location is perfect. I think it’s a really good place to ease into Boulder and feel more at home here as a newcomer, as well as a nice way to meet locals. (are there locals, in Boulder, or are we all originally from somewhere else?)
At any rate. I’m realizing that I have little to no negativity, other than I prefer a slightly quieter coffeeshop to study in. Four stars. Lovely place.

Just great brewed coffee. I am picky and not a review writtier but, this place is definitely become one of my favorite in Boulder.

Laughing Goat is by far the best coffee shop in Boulder. Friends and co-​workers know that I’m persnickety about my coffee.
Ever since I spent time in Italy, a cappuccino is my favorite coffee and very few places in Boulder understand that a cappuccino isn’t a latte.
Laughing Goat not only understands how to make a quality cappuccino but they also have great scones, breakfast sandwiches and burritos. They are my favorite morning coffee stop!

I’m writing from their Green Garage location near the post office. Currently, the Laughing Goat has my favorite coffee after Tod’s Espresso Café in Gunbarrel. The lattes are very good here, not bitter but sweet and round-​flavored. I love the interior here, especially for doing work. There are a few large tables pushed together in the middle of the café, as well as several smaller ones. Nice ambiance, quiet classic rock, and they don’t blast the AC in the middle of the summer. Very nice, 5 stars, now I have two coffee places. The rest here in Colorado are. eh.

I’m a big fan of Laughing Goat in general. Their Pearl Street location is really nice. But when you don’t feel like dealing with the Pearl Street crowd. The shared space with Green Garage is very hip and modern and environmentally friendly. Or at least you think so with the vibe the put out. Good coffee, decent baked good selection which is mostly GF, very friendly staff, indoor or outdoor seating. Sheesh what else do you need?!

I enjoy buying a cup of coffee here. Whether it’s a simple cup of brew or something the barista makes it’s always good. The staff is very friendly but also kind even at 7am on a Monday. A very nice way to start the day.

The lattes are amazing. The mochas? Nothing short of a Tantric experience! Goat at the Garage — BEAUTIFUL COFFEE!

This business is fantastic for a great latte without having to deal with the crowds. Cool shared space idea which feels modern/​stylish with sofas and a cool reused barn-​wood coffee bar just like their other locations… Same downtown flare without the hype… And they even have a swing outside! Cappe Hour is from 4 – 6 for a $ 2 Cappuccino and they are open 10 – 2 on sunday I believe. Right next to the Post Office and Valmont Dog Park.

You don’t have to do much to feel like an oasis in this neighborhood, but Laughing Goat goes above and beyond to be something I’m actually excited to have around.
This is literally the only place I can walk to (reasonably) from work that has any vegan food. Meal options are minimal, but almond milk drinks, amazing homemade raw coconut cookie things, friendly and accommodating staff all add up to a big thumbs up. They just added some nicer outdoor seating. Glad you exist! Hope you stay afloat!

I love the laughing goat. The original is two blocks from the house, it is my go-​to coffee shop. I love my almond milk lattes, when a lot of places are content with just soy or rice milk (ick). The new location is a tad out of the way for people downtown, but the location is ideal if you’ve been running errands in east boulder. There are usually plenty of tables even in a high study time like Sunday afternoon during the school year. I personally like the little study bar with lots of plugs, past the green garage’s counters. Plus they have a few tables of outdoor seating where you can enjoy the Colorado sunshine.

Word is slowly getting around about this place and I’m happy about that. One other poster says it’s a culinary Wasteland out near the Flatirons Office Park and she isn’t joking. I just love when something new opens up within walking distance. This coffee joint is quirky, quick, friendly and not pretentious (I’m looking at you Ozo). It’s a bit pricey but it’s a great spot for a quick coffee or bhakti chai (mmmm…).

I went by here today thanks to a bunch of cards someone dropped off in our break room at work. I work in the epicentre of the Great Boulder Culinary Wasteland, aka East Boulder /​55^th /​Flatirons Office Park, and it was a welcome relief to find something new of good quality within walking distance.
The coffee shop shares space with a tire shop /​eco-​friendly garage, however the overall ambience was clean, bright and airy, and despite what you’d think about ordering coffee next to a Michelin tire display, I did not notice that thick grease/​rubber smell you’d expect, and there was no associated shop noise from the garage. I ordered a house cappuccino since that’s usually a good starting spot for me to judge quality. It was well presented with just the right level of foam, and the shot was well balanced, bright and flavorful. The barista was efficient and personable.
They have free /​open wi-​fi, which IMO is an absolute necessity in the mobile service provider blackhole that is the north 55^th /​Pearl /​Valmont area. Miles Davis was on the sound system and the car guys had some species of Euro /​Continental league soccer playing on the flat panel across the way, but despite this, the atmosphere was really very quiet and relaxing. The décor strikes a nice balance between contemporary minimalism and Boulder chic, with mainly stark white walls and exposed grid ceiling, a smattering of tastefully chosen plants, mission style wood counter fronts, Euro-​modern café seating, and sealed concrete flooring. They do have outdoor «patio» seating but it’s essentially an asphalt parking lot with little shade available. I didn’t see much, if any, bike parking or a rack available, but they’ve only been open a couple of months.
Last but not least I picked up a to-​go cup of what turned out to be the most delicious chicken /​green chile soup I’ve had in Boulder. Well done guys.
Access to this place would potentially be a little fraught with a car owing to the post office being literally right next door, and the wildly inconvenient access layout of that whole Pearl East /​55^th St junction cluster in general, but that’s not exactly the shop’s fault and it’s simple enough to get there from the 55^th/​Valmont side which is probably their main audience. I rarely drive anyway and would either walk from my office or stop by on my bike. It’s extremely convenient to the south terminus /​loop of the Boulder Creek Path, too, so I foresee taking the «long way» to work via the bike path to stop in for an early cuppa.