The Sink is a funky, family-owned Boulder landmark known for its Sinkburgers, Ugly Crust Pizza, and selection of local and regional microbrews. Located at 1165 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302, this American restaurant offers a relaxed setting that feels casual, cozy, historic, and trendy all at once.
Whether you are looking for a satisfying lunch, a hearty dinner, a relaxed solo meal, or a place to enjoy brunch, dessert, or a late-night bite, The Sink provides a welcoming destination with comfort food, attentive table service, and seating suited to a variety of dining occasions.
Guests can choose from outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and kerbside pickup, making it convenient to enjoy favorite menu items in the way that best fits the day. The Sink also accepts reservations and offers catering, while its on-site bar serves beer, cocktails, coffee, happy-hour drinks, and happy-hour food.
Customers highlight the fast service, great beer selection, great cocktails, local specialties, and sports-focused atmosphere. With a bar on site, restroom facilities, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi, the restaurant is equipped for both casual meals and longer visits.
Accessibility is an important part of the experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. The Sink accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for added convenience.
Rated 4.50 out of 5 based on 3,394 reviews, it continues to attract customers seeking familiar American comfort food, drinks, and a distinctive Boulder dining experience. To learn more or make plans to visit, call +1 303-444-7465.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Sink
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Tender, slow-cooked onions in a rich beef broth, croutons, and melted provolone cheese
Tender, slow-cooked onions in a rich beef broth, croutons, and melted provolone cheese
Take a trip back in time with 3 mini versions of the original Sink cheeseburger topped with American cheese, ale onions, Sink Hickory BBQ, and a side of house-made pickles.
Fresh chicken wings that we dry-rub, bake, and then flash-fry to order. Served with buttermilk ranch or bleu cheese dressing Your choice of: Garlic and Lime Dry Rub Garlic Parmesan Buffalo 🔥 Kitchen Sauce 🔥🔥🔥 Nashville 🔥🔥 Sink Hickory BBQ
Fresh chicken wings that we dry-rub, bake, and then flash-fry to order. Served with buttermilk ranch or bleu cheese dressing Your choice of: Garlic and Lime Dry Rub Garlic Parmesan Buffalo 🔥 Kitchen Sauce 🔥🔥🔥 Nashville 🔥🔥 Sink Hickory BBQ
Choose from our sesame white or honey wheat dough brushed with garlic oil and spices, then topped with mozzarella and cheddar jack cheeses. Served with marinara sauce
Buttermilk brined chicken tenders coated with crispy panko breadcrumbs and spices. Served with fries and your choice of bleu cheese, honey-dijon, or ranch dipping sauce
Local, organic tortilla chips with our house-made salsa
Cajun spiced French fries
Cajun spiced French fries
Local, organic tortilla chips topped with a house-blend of cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses, tomatoes, black olives, and fresh jalapeños with our house-made salsa
Spinach, artichokes, and parmesan in a creamy garlic sauce garnished with jack & cheddar cheeses, diced tomatoes, and green onions. Served with tortilla chips and a warmed baguette
Sweet pototo fries
Sweet pototo fries
Organic romaine lettuce dressed with our caesar dressing, topped with croutons, parmesan and pecorino Romano
Organic romaine lettuce dressed with our caesar dressing, topped with croutons, parmesan and pecorino Romano
A simple and satisfying salad of our house blend of organic greens, carrots, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, radish, and croutons
A simple and satisfying salad of our house blend of organic greens, carrots, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, radish, and croutons
Spring greens, arugula, roasted beets, toasted almonds, mandarin orange and apple slices, and goat cheese tossed in a honey lime vinaigrette
Spring mix and romaine lettuce tossed with Green Goddess dressing. Topped with cucumber, apple, tomatoes, pickled red onion, pepitas, roasted Brussel sprouts, and goat cheese.
romaine, and mixed greens tossed with a pesto vinaigrette. topped with avocado, bacon bits, shredded carrots, diced cucumber, hard boiled egg, fresh mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes.
The one you’ve been dreaming about! Our famous mac & cheese (even before it was featured on Man v Food!) topped with crispy buffalo chicken tenders, bleu cheese crumbles, scallions, and breadcrumbs
BBQ lovers rejoice! Our famous baked mac & cheese is taken to the next level with tender brisket burnt ends, diced pickled bourbon jalapeños, melted Jack cheese, crispy onion straws, and fresh green onions with our signature Sink sauce.
Baked mac-n-cheese topped with Colorado Lager tempura-battered Brussels sprout pieces, bleu cheese, fresh scallions, and a drizzle of spicy buff sauce
Our famous mac & cheese made your way!
Build your own pizza
Featured on DDD, our pesto-based Freshie sauce topped with fresh basil, artichoke hearts, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, tofu, and mozzarella on a seasoned crust
In honor of Pi Day! Ugly-crust Sinkza with a vodka cream sauce, chicken, bacon, spinach, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and a sprinkle of freshie seasoning
A sink classic with a new twist! Garlic and herb-seasoned crust with our pesto-based Freshie sauce, sliced tomatoes, roasted garlic, and hand-stretched mozzarella, finished with arugula and balsamic reduction
Seasoned ugly crust, garlic olive oil, mozzarella, goat cheese, apples, and caramelized ale onions, finished with arugula and truffle honey
Classic red sauce spread thinly then topped with tomatoes, hand-stretched mozzarella, and basil
Classic red sauce spread thinly then topped with tomatoes, hand-stretched mozzarella, and basil
A longtime favorite made of spiced chicken, Italian sausage, Canadian bacon, pepperoni, ground beef, and mozzarella over classic tomato sauce
double pepperoni, oregano, peperoncini, smoked mozzarella and a drizzle of hot honey.
Build your own pizza
Featured on DDD, our pesto-based Freshie sauce topped with fresh basil, artichoke hearts, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, tofu, and mozzarella on a seasoned crust
In honor of Pi Day! Ugly-crust Sinkza with a vodka cream sauce, chicken, bacon, spinach, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and a sprinkle of freshie seasoning
A sink classic with a new twist! Garlic and herb-seasoned crust with our pesto-based Freshie sauce, sliced tomatoes, roasted garlic, and hand-stretched mozzarella, finished with arugula and balsamic reduction
Seasoned ugly crust, garlic olive oil, mozzarella, goat cheese, apples, and caramelized ale onions, finished with arugula and truffle honey
Classic red sauce spread thinly then topped with tomatoes, hand-stretched mozzarella, and basil
Classic red sauce spread thinly then topped with tomatoes, hand-stretched mozzarella, and basil
A longtime favorite made of spiced chicken, Italian sausage, Canadian bacon, pepperoni, ground beef, and mozzarella over classic tomato sauce
double pepperoni, oregano, peperoncini, smoked mozzarella and a drizzle of hot honey.
A bacon cheeseburger smothered with our Texas chipotle bbq sauce and topped with crispy onion straws and a side of house-made pickles
Beef patty grilled to perfection and topped with bacon onion jam, Wisconsin cheese curds, shredded lettuce, and A-1 Aioli with a side of house-made pickles
Featured on Man v Food! Beef patty topped with bourbon jalapeños, pickled red onion, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, and shredded lettuce with a side of house-made pickles
This DDD-featured item has big flavor from the cheddar and provolone cheeses, fresh jalapeño, chipotle aioli, and crispy onion straws with a side of house-made pickles
This burger has an elegant and refined flavor profile from the combination of provolone cheese, arugula, crispy onion straws, and house-made truffle honey on a grass-fed Colorado patty with a side of house-made pickles
Featured on Man v Food! Beef patty topped with bourbon jalapeños, pickled red onion, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, and shredded lettuce with a side of house-made pickles
Enjoyed by generations. Make it your way by choosing from our variety of toppings Sinkburgers come with lettuce, tomato, onion & house-made pickles, and your choice of creole spiced French fries, coleslaw, or one of our upgraded sides
Fresh bed of spring mix topped with a grass-fed burger patty, melted American cheese, Fried Onion Straws, julienned red onion, avocado, seasoned cherry tomatoes, house pickles, and cajun-seasoned french fries drizzled with chipotle aioli with a side of house-made pickles
Hearty, house-made veggie patty made with rice, lentils, spinach, and oats. We top it with Haystack Mountain goat cheese, balsamic onions, and chipotle aioli with a side of house-made pickles
Featured on The Food Network! An overnight marinade and a ten-hour smoke give this brisket its deep flavor. A twist on the classic with super slaw, cheddar cheese, Texas Chipotle BBQ sauce on rye bread with a side of house-made pickles
The cousin sandwich to the Reuben—pastrami on toasted rye bread with melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, house-made pickles, and A-1 aioli with a side of house-made pickles
Grilled salmon, balsamic onions, avocado, arugula, and caper aioli on a toasted ciabatta roll with a side of house-made pickles
A Sink classic of blackened chicken breast topped with bacon, buff sauce, guacamole, pepper jack cheese, tomato, and lettuce on a ciabatta bun with a side of house-made pickles
Harissa marinated chicken breast, spicy ranch, leaf lettuce, tomato, red onion, bacon, pepper jack, fried jalapeño coins and Chipotle aoili on a Sesame bun
Our awesome homemade chocolate chip cookie topped with vanilla bean ice cream. An ooey, gooey delight to share with your friends (or not)!
2 scoops of vanilla bean ice cream. Simplicity at its best!
Real vanilla bean ice cream hand-spun with your favorite flavors into a thick, cold, creamy shake. The perfect treat or addition to your meal! Flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry or Oreo. ASK US ABOUT SPECIALS!
Cajun spiced French fries
Cajun spiced French fries
Sweet pototo fries
Sweet pototo fries
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
Enjoy the great taste of Coca-Cola with zero sugar, zero calories
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
Hear from our valued guests
This is a kooky little place in Boulder, CO. I was unsure about this place before going, but I was so wrong to question it! If you're looking for a burger - this is the spot. It's a casual environment and above average for a small college town restaurant. The service was good, food came out in a reasonable amount of time, etc - it checks the essential boxes. As for the food, I got a burger with fries and a side of chili. Overall, great - especially for the price. You can tell there's history to the burgers and they've been doing this for quite some time. You can't go wrong with a burger here. Colorado also has some of the best beef so you really can't go wrong! Now, for the kicker... the chili was outstanding. Up there with the best chilis I've had in my life! It was completed unexpected and I will not be forgetting about this chili any time soon. Unfortunately, I live in Illinois and won't be able to go back anytime soon. It's tempting to ask if they can freeze and ship it to me LOL. For a quant diner, it's got my vote all the way for a casual lunch / dinner spot. 9 /10
Referred here by area chef. Funky atmosphere with low ceilings and hand painted artwork all over the walls and the ceilings are signed by patrons. Great spot for a burger and beer after hiking the Flat Irons.
A boulder institution. You know if Guy Fieri has been to a place the food is going to be juicy, unique and delicious. The sink was all of the above. Had a lovely lunch on the patio. Perfect place for a beer and a burger.
What an amazing place to eat some incredible food. The vibe was really upbeat. The music and atmosphere were outstanding. The food was so, so good. Excellent flavors. We ordered the brisket Mac and cheese and the burger with onion straws. Everything was so delicious. We were near speechless. Highly recommend!
This burger was amazing! Really nice and spicy burger, go for the tres fuegos. And a perfect side is the mac and cheese cremy and delicious. I also had a nice local IPA beer to match.
We ate here twice during my son’s graduation weekend, and both experiences were fantastic. The food was top-notch, and the service was even better. The staff truly went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. If you’re looking for a great meal and a place to relax, this is it!
I got the gluten free create your own with pesto sauce, bacon and olives and it was INCREDIBLE. I’m so used to gluten free crust being cauliflower but this is actual pizza crust! The staff was so friendly and the vibe of the place was great, as expected it was pretty loud but overall it was a fun experience!
Amazing and historical restaurant in one of my favorite places in all of Colorado! Came to Boulder on a whim with my partner and saw this place on a map and HAD to try it. Did not disappoint! My Tres Fuego burger was incredibly good and really spicy, but I am very happy I asked for the Habenero Jam on the side because it was one of the spiciest things I have ever tasted. They also had student discounts which came in handy for us! Absolutely will visit again whenever we decide to visit again!
We were traveling through and heard that this is a must stop place in Boulder. The atmosphere was great. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. The drinks were good. Great beer selection and a large selection of drinks. We had a few different sandwiches and enjoyed them all. The Cowboy Rueben was amazing. The BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger was really good. The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich was also good. The seasoning on the fries was also really good. We also enjoyed their homemade pickles.
The Tres Fuegos Burger was hands down one of the best burgers I've ever had. Every bite was a burst of flavor. Pizza and cocktails were amazing too. Great food, great drinks, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit!
Common questions about The Sink
The Sink is located at 1165 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302, United States, Boulder, CO, United States.
You can reach The Sink by calling +1 303-444-7465.
The Sink has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 3394 customer reviews.
The Sink features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Sink features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Sink features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty, Sport.
The Sink features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Sink features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
The Sink features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Sink features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
The Sink features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Trendy.
The Sink features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, University students.
The Sink features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Sink features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Sink features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Sink features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
The Sink features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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