French Restaurant Cinq a Sept Opened in North Boulder

The new eatery, located at 4580 Broadway, serves French cuisine in the former space of Bellota and The North End.

Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Dining Out

French Restaurant Cinq a Sept Opened in North Boulder

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Half-Eaten Cookie Hospitality Group opened the French restaurant Cinq a Sept in North Boulder in July 2026. The new dining establishment now occupies the building formerly used by Bellota and The North End.

Why it matters

The founders launched the restaurant to provide a new dining option for residents in the neighborhood. The menu focuses on pared-down offerings designed to function within a limited kitchen space.

The restaurant is situated at 4580 Broadway and sources beef and lamb from Buckner Family Ranch. Greens, carrots, squash, and zucchini are supplied by Esoterra Farms.

The players

Half-Eaten Cookie Hospitality Group

This is the parent organization that founded and manages the operations of the new restaurant.

Esoterra Farms

This agricultural producer serves as the primary supplier for greens, carrots, squash, and zucchini used in the kitchen.

Buckner Family Ranch

This ranching entity provides the beef and lamb selections featured on the restaurant menu.

The details

Cinq a Sept relies on sourcing ingredients from local farmers and ranchers to maintain its menu. The kitchen utilizes a smaller footprint to support a strategy centered on streamlined culinary options.

Timeline

  1. Cinq a Sept opened in North Boulder in July 2026.

  2. The restaurant operates from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.

  3. Weekend hours are 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

  4. Happy hour is held daily from 4 to 5 p.m.

Culture Shift

The emergence of Cinq a Sept reflects the broader transition toward sustainable, localized dining models within the culinary industry. This restaurant capitalizes on the growing consumer demand for seasonal, ingredient-driven menus that support regional agricultural producers.

Patrons can expect regular menu updates that reflect the seasonal availability of ingredients from the restaurant’s partner farms. Residents interested in lower price points can utilize the daily happy hour held from 4 to 5 p.m.

The takeaway

Diners can support local agriculture by visiting restaurants that maintain direct supply contracts with area ranchers and farmers. Checking the current seasonal offerings before visiting ensures customers can enjoy ingredients at their peak freshness.

Further reading

Explore more local food options in our Boulder Dining Out guide.

Source note: This article includes information reported by The Boulder Reporting Lab.

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