Boulder Junction gets a dose of crepe therapy
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Chef Mawa McQueen and Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Crepe Therapy Cafe on Saturday. Photo: Mitchell Byars/Axios Boulder
Renowned chef Mawa McQueen has opened her third Crepe Therapy Cafe, this one in Boulder Junction.
Why it matters: McQueen brings her award-winning flair to Boulder, and the cafe could serve as an anchor point for the Boulder Junction neighborhood.
The latest: The Boulder Crepe Therapy Cafe (2273 31st St., Suite 140) held a grand opening Saturday. It's McQueen's third crepe location, but her first on the Front Range.
- McQueen is based in Aspen, but she told Axios Boulder it has always been a dream of hers to open a Boulder location.
- "Why not Boulder? I've always loved Boulder," she said.
Dive in: The cafe offers both sweet and savory crepes, plus a selection of breakfast options available until 11am.
- There are your crepe staples like Nutella and fruit, along with exotic options featuring salmon and ground bison (don't tell Ralphie).
- You can also make a custom creation by selecting ingredients or even subbing the usual flour crepe batter for a gluten-free or corn version.
- And did I mention you get to watch it all being made right in front of you?
What they're saying: McQueen said she thinks the healthy options and the quality of the food will appeal to Boulderites.
- "They will understand these are not the street crepes they see everywhere," McQueen said. "These are made with love."
The vibe: McQueen bought a large space, complete with an outdoor seating area, so the cafe becomes a neighborhood gathering spot.
- "I want it to be a community center, where people pause, where people really engage with each other," McQueen said.
The big picture: McQueen's goals for the cafe align with the city's vision of Boulder Junction as a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.
- With bus service returning to the area for the first time since the pandemic, the Crepe Therapy Cafe will hopefully fill the void left by Roadhouse Boulder Depot's recent closure.
- "Crepe Therapy Cafe is an important addition to the Boulder Junction neighborhood, which has always been envisioned as a walkable neighborhood where residents rarely have to use cars in their daily lives," Boulder Mayor Aaron Brocket told Axios Boulder.