Lunch has Returned!

 We are pleased to announce that we’ve brought back our lunch service.  

Hours will be 11am – 9pm Tuesday through Sunday. 
Lunch will be offered 11am-3pm Tuesday – Friday
Weekend Brunch will continue on Saturday & Sundays.
Dinner will be served from 3pm, with Happy Hour specials from 3-5pm daily.

 Our new lunch menu will feature some of our old favorites like the BLT on baguette, Spanish Salmon Nicoise Salad, house-made Veggie Burger and a few of our Brunch hits like Shakshouka and Croque Madame. We proudly serve local OZO coffee and our full bar of cocktails, Spanish and French wines will be available to make that lunch a little more special.

Our intimate sun-filled dining room is the perfect place for a midday catch-up with friends or to make an out of office professional connection.


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 Colorado ingredients is the best!

Dakota Soifer - Chef/Owner- Drawing upon years of experience working in nationally acclaimed restaurants such as Zuni Café, Julia’s Kitchen, and The Kitchen Café—and a summer with Meadow Lark Farm Dinners—Dakota’s menus and cuisine reflect a philosophy of crafting the best quality food into simple, soulful bites.  Dakota combines a respect for and knowledge of high quality ingredients with a rare talent to craft them into immensely satisfying dishes.   He doesn’t rely on tricks to impress his guests; just experience, expertise, and an understanding of the finest local products. Although concise, his menu of small plates is thoughtfully put together in a way that accommodates all tastes. And with a menu that changes daily to reflect what is seasonal, available and fresh, an incentive to try something new is ever present.
-Dakota also won the popular cooking show Cutthroat Kitchen in season 4. 

 

Hours

Tue-Sun 11am-9pm

Monday: Closed

Phone

(303) 993-8131

EMAIL

cafeaion@gmail.com 

Location

1235 Pennsylvania Ave
(at 13th & Pennsylvania  Ave)
Boulder, CO 80302

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Reservations

MAKE A RESERVATION FOR BOTH CAFE AION & BRASSERIE BOULDER DINING EXPERIENCES

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online ordering

 

We have moved all of our online ordering, menus and delivery options onto one easy site. 


Tapas, Plates, Platters and Meals to Share can all be ordered for curbside pick-up or delivery. Also, available is a selection of Spanish wines, sangria and desserts to round out your meal. 
Orders can be scheduled for a future date, making planning your week’s eating easier. 

You can also, download the app for streamlined ordering though your mobile device.

 

Daily Specials!

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We are super excited to offer a mix of delicious takeout specials for each day of the week!
It is easy to place your orders ahead of time and schedule a convenient pick up time.


Wednesdays: Paella and a Bottle of Wine: $55
Our House Paella (chicken, chorizo, peppers & peas) for 2 paired with a great bottle of natural Spanish wine.
 
 Thursdays: Burger and a Beer $20
Our Colorado Beef Burger or House-made Veggie Burger (brioche bun, house pickles & sweet po’ fries) and a bottle of Estelle (Spanish lager).
 
 Fridays: Whole Roast Chicken $38
Brined and harissa marinated. With almond couscous, apricots and Oxford Gardens All-star lettuce mix w/ a citrus sherry vinaigrette.

Saturday: At Home Paella Kit $55
Paella Kit: Bomba rice, saffron-tomato base, chorizo, chicken, shrimp. 10” pan and a recipe

 

Paella Kit

 
 
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Paella at home kits

Have fun preparing our signature paella at home! Includes everything you need: 10” paella pan, bomba rice, saffron-tomato base, shrimp, chicken, chorizo & a recipe.


We also sell individual pans and packs of paella rice!

Private events & Catering

Private Events: We love transforming our space into your own special event venue. Whether you’re thinking about hosting a rehearsal dinner, birthday bash, brunch or company party we’ve got you covered!  Chat with our chef about options for an informal evening of tapas and mingling or a multicourse dinner: we are always happy to customize a menu just for you. Our full-buyout option is great for groups of 30 to 80 people.

Large Groups: If your group of 8-30 people is looking a great spot to get together, consider us! We are happy to reserve our “Side-Bar” area for larger groups who might not need the full restaurant buyout.  We offer lots of great options to personalize food and drink menus for your taste and budget.

Catering: Looking for something new and exciting for your home party? Let us bring the flavors of Café Aion to you with our extra large paella pans (3’ in diameter!) and create a delicious meal with the ingredients of your choice. We are happy to round out the meal with cheese and charcuterie boards or a spread of tapas.

CU Events – With over 11 years of experience hosting University affiliated events, we can make planning your next one a breeze. Our convenient location, easy tax-exempt and University card billing make your logistics hassle free. 

— For more info to create your custom dinning experience send an e-mail to Dakota at cafeaion@gmail.com —

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Gift Cards:

It is easy to purchase and share our digital gift cards! Easy online shopping makes for great gift giving. One card can be used for all three of our concepts: Cafe Aion, Brasserie Boulder & Lil Bub’s Family Meal.

Gift cards can be redeemed for dine in AND takeout purchases!

Brasserie Boulder

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Learn more about our sister restaurant, Brasserie Boulder

 
 

Press

Video:  How to make Paella

Video: Cooking over an open fire 

Guardian (UK) Sangria Press

Daily Camera Sangria Press

First We Feast: 10 Up and Coming Chefs

Daily Camera: Paella feature & recipe

5280: Top 25 Restaurants in Denver  (#8!)

Boulder Weekly: Farm to Table Movement 

Esquire Magazine: Where to Eat in Colorado Right Now

5280: Top 25 Restaurants In Denver (2011)

5280: Top of the Town 2011

Yellow Scene: King of The Hill

5280: Paella Press

The Week: National Mention

Boulder Weekly: Feature Review

Daily Camera: Best Meals of 2010

5280: Top New Restaurant 2010!

5280: Featured Review

Daily Camera: Part of the boulder scene

Denver Magazine: Best 100 Tastes

Yellow Scene: Snack Attack

Edible Communities: Brunch Review

Bon Appetit: America’s Foodiest Town

Westword: Feature Review

Examiner: Early Preview 

Daily Camera: Review

Colorado Daily: Opening Mention

Boulder Weekly: First Mention