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Veggie restaurant offering a variety of contemporary cuisine and a full bar of drinks, wines, spirits, organic tea and coffee. Serves lunch and dinner daily as well as weekend breakfast/brunch fare like blueberry pancakes and tofu scramble. Reserve ahead to ensure seating. Est. since the 2000s previously on 16th St and moved here in late-2018. Open Tue-Fri 11:30am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 28 Feb 2022 by amitmanocha
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130 Reviews
First Review by PuppyGirl
jainstonge
Points +234
Very good vg - Edit
Had brunch here and only disappointed we couldn’t try the lunch menu, but aim to return soon. The service was excellent and the food was great too. The blueberry coffee cake with lavender icing g was especially tasty. We also had savory dishes that hit the spot
Read morePros: Service
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dlachica
Points +3056
Awkward - Edit
We must have visited on an off day. It was a Monday around 1p and there were guest at two tables inside and we sat outside. Our service was slow, as I watched our server walking by a few times while I was waiting for our drink order to arrive. I made an inquiry to the host and then we were served the drinks and able to place our order.
Read moreWe ordered the calamari style mushrooms; which we were told the mushrooms arrived the day before and fresh. The mushrooms were delicious! We also ordered the vegan crab cake sandwich and the mushroom burger with the daily soup; which was a poblano cream. We shared with our server the soup was not good. Then I had to share with her I found a hair (which looked like a dog hair) in my crab cake sandwich. This was all very awkward!
Cons: Outdoor seating is on a high traffic street
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Djo
Points +202
Delicious vegan options - Edit
We shared the jackfruit nachos, the beet hummus plate and the bibimbap, all were delicious especially the nachos. The service was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our lunch visit.
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sarahdavis89
Points +1211
Yummy food - Edit
The food we got was delicious! It was a little pricey though. The southwest salad was delicious and the orange cauliflower was also very yummy.
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abertole
Points +96
Exciting Vegan Meal - Edit
We were both delighted with our choices, the Jamaican Jerk Tempeh and Orange Cauliflower. Beautiful and delicious with lots of flavor but no overwhelming sauces. Dessert was good too. Will come back!
Read morePros: Visually appealing , Decent protein in most dishes , Incredible flavor combinations
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sirichand
Points +90
Leaf Restaurant Never Disappoints - Edit
We had a wide array of great vegetarian and vegan treats. We loved sitting near the open windows and enjoyed the relaxed vibe.
Read morePros: Broad choices , I can get fried food without worry , Flavors are broad and rich
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vegan34
Points +138
Do not recommend - Edit
I wanted to like this place. I like to support vegan friendly places. But this place is not it. The menu is all over the place with no theme other than vegetarian/vegan. How can they make Korean, Thai, etc etc and think they will get it right? Overall they missed flavors all around. I recommend you skip this and instead pick places that have 1-2 vegan options.
Read moreWe ordered the mushroom calamari (I had similar dish at Crosseoads Kitchen a vegan place). Here is fried like tempura and beans unseasoned or under seasoned. The dipping is sauce from bottle than something home made.
The leaf plate is so sad. The naan is nonsense. I have had baba ghnouj is so many places this place has the worst and I can’t even call it bg. There is no seasoning, no evoo, no acid, and the texture is like a thick blob. I make better bg when I follow recipe.
The hummus is same with no hint of tahini. The pickled vegetables that came with leaf plate were over dressed in vinegar.
The pad Thai is wrong in so many ways. The noodles are thin noodles and the vegetables and sauce and noodle all were unmixed. The sauce flavor is no where near pad Thai.
This place should learn what is flavor, learn about acid, hear, umami, salt.
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hungrybel
Points +308
fresh and cooked to perfection! - Edit
my partner and I really loved our experience here! The cauliflower tacos were cooked so nicely- only wish they had a Buffalo sauce or something. Same with the orange sesame rice dish- there was no sauce! Fries were awesome, nachos were great at perfectly saucy😉
Read moreAlso service was great, such sweet staff
Pros: Overall experience , Ambiance , Location
Cons: More sauce!
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EmdotAlice
Points +4788
Good enough - Edit
We tried the buffalo cauliflower tacos, bibimbap, and Thai green curry. The buffalo cauliflower didn’t seem to have any buffalo sauce but they were ok. Their vegan blue cheese was pretty good. Our entrees were both ok. Sadly no spice at all. The tofu wasn’t marinated or anything so it was pretty plain, but there were other flavors on the plate. It reminded me of old school vegan fare or more WFPB. Overall it was fine, but I wouldn’t come out of much way for it.
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Redheaded Vegan
Points +504
Pleasantly Surprised - Edit
My husband and I have been to Leaf a few times over the years and have generally felt it was so-so, but we decided to take a chance for a Valentine's Day lunch and were pleasantly surprised.
Read moreThings seem to have improved over the years - the variety and flavor of the dishes offered, we like the slightly more casual atmosphere than their old location, and the drink selection.
The thing that put our experience over the top for us was the service. Jaidyn is an absolute gem and should be protected at all costs. She was lovely, personable, absolutely spot-on with her recommendations, and truly made the experience special for us.
Our favorites were the mushroom appetizer and the tequila old fashioned.
Pros: Excellent Service, Delicious Dishes, Plenty of Vegan Options
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yannisb
Points +366
Nice veggie spot - Edit
Visited some dayz ago; really nice ambience; had the Leaf plate while asked 4 gf bread which I was served; felt that plate consisted of appetizers that complement other dishes but, flavours were that strong that it was not possible for me ( for me ) to feel the overall flavour of the plate and sadly enough couldn’t enjoy it. Two slices of toasted gf bread coming with the plate (the waitress did not make clear what kind of gf bread was about) were wet and oily like sb took it out of the freezer , put it in an oiled pan and just quickly heat it up a little bit; felt to me but upscaled, which is not bad, and not necessarily oriented to students despite its location
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-07
Pros: nice atmosphere, Good wine list
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Poundie
Points +15662
Classy and healthy - Edit
This is a classy, but not fancy, venue (waiter served, silverware, cloth napkins) with a relaxed vibe. The food here is all vegetarian and mostly vegan (or with vegan option), and health oriented and creatively prepared.
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moccymoccy
Points +5486
Vegetarian restaurant with many vegan options - Edit
Great restaurant in the city centre of Boulder. I went for brunch and it offered many interesting choices for vegans. Some of them gluten free.
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JosephAndrew269
Points +185
Delicious pasta. Wish they committed to 100% vegan. - Edit
The couple things I had here were bomb. Most things can be made vegan. I feel like if your food is this delicious, why not commit to a fully vegan menu. Perhaps instead of serving goat cheese maybe craft a vegan “goat” cheese that is unique to your spot. Anyways. Good service tasty food. Just wish it was all vegan.
Read morePros: Beet pasta, Calamari
Cons: That it was all vegan ready
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Veganvanags
Points +684
Good vegan options - Edit
Leaf has a great array of vegan options! I’ve been here a handful of times and it’s fairly reliable! This past time I ordered the Bahn Mi which was pretty good. My friends crab cake sandwich was INSANELY good though 10/10
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vegvibez
Points +216
Good food, not my favorite - Edit
Leaf has very good food but sometimes the dishes are hit or miss. I personally love the pad Thai. Didn’t love the mushroom app. The ambiance is very elegant, the restaurant is clean and the staff are friendly.
Read morePros: Ambiance, Gluten free options
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Davesw
Points +3879
Awesome brunch! - Edit
Big menu, lots of things that sounded really good, and just about everything can be made vegan (upcharge for vegan cheese though).
Read moreHeuvos rancheros was fabulous!
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Upcharge for vegan cheese ($1.50)
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AddieAnneSmith
Points +380
Wonderful lunch - Edit
We had lunch here on a busy Saturday and were able to sit on their patio. The atmosphere was pleasant and there were plenty of vegan options on the menu. We got their vegan crab cake sandwich and the vegan Bahn Mi sandwich. I got a side of their roasted red pepper soup and my husband got the fries. Everything was delicious and we were too full for dessert. Would definitely like to come back to try their breakfast.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-27
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GlobeTrotter18
Points +821
YUMMY - Great atmosphere and unique dishes - Edit
Great place to celebrate a special occasion. The oyster mushroom appetizer was plentiful and tasty. Enough to share. The jerk tempe was a unique dish with just the right amount of heat. The bimbap was a great plentiful dish with the right amount of heat and big potion of tofu. The peach huckleberry cobbler was delightful and great way to end the meal. The menu was well marked with vegan and gluten-free. Highly recommended.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-17
Pros: Great setting and outdoor dining option, Food moderate priced for upscale experience , Great service and friendly staff
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SoyKal-El
Points +5457
Semi upscale vegan - Edit
The menu and environment is somewhat upscale. I had the oyster mushroom risotto, which was okay and the avocado tartare which was excellent.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-06
Pros: Almost all vegan, Great setting and menu, Location
Cons: Service was slow and seemed confused , Dishes are hit and miss
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EmmaCohen
Points +735
Almost vegan! - Edit
I expected Boulder to have more fully vegan restaurants but am glad that there is a higher end vegetarian restaurant with plenty of vegan options! I had the udon noodles and we shared the oyster mushroom calamari. I had higher hopes for the dishes before coming and unfortunately the food didn’t blow me away. The udon noodles didn’t have very much flavor and I didn’t love the calamari. I did like that they brought over complementary focaccia bread with the meal - that was a nice surprise! I’d come back to give them another chance and try something different. Loved the ambiance though and service was great!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-19
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LoganMelton
Points +1331
It's OK... - Edit
This place seems a little overhyped, likely because Boulder is still such a desert for vegan options. It's worth a stop, but don't expect the best food.
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Rrobyn16
Points +57
Tomato basil soup - Edit
Tomato basil soup is great! My kids enjoyed the mushroom burgers on the kids meal. The board I had to sub for GF and it was ok.
Read morePros: Tomato Basil Soup
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marquisdawsonel
Points +45
Wonderful! - Edit
Just a wonderful experience all around. Ate brunch there twice on vacation and both times a home run with the scramble and then the french toast. Just delicious. A great atmosphere and our waiter Shane was the best ever!!
Read morePros: Great food, Nice atmosphere, Nice staff
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NickyVegan
Points +131
consistently underwhelmed - Edit
As a vegan living in Boulder long term, I always wanted Leaf to be better than it was, often pretending that it was actually good. I must say the food seems consistently over-fried and not nutritious, if it were dirt cheap then it would be okay. But it is quite pricey.
Read morePros: Ambience is very nice, Location , 2 dishes that are good
Cons: Many dishes not great, Expensive
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whyage
Points +68
Don't miss this gem while in Boulder - Edit
One of the best restaurants I've been to, and I tried quite a few. Leaf has amazing food with wonderful flavours blended together masterfully. Almost every dish is either vegan or has a vegan option. Most have gluten free options as well. The atmosphere is relaxed and the cocktails and deserts are delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-10
Pros: Plenty of vegan dishes and options , Amazing food, Delicious flavours
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kayleejorose
Points +177
Love!! - Edit
This restaurant has a variety of vegan and vegetarian options to eat. Some of the items on the menu are better than others. The orange cauliflower was very salty when I got it. I have also had the ramen and it is really strong but with a really delicious acidic unique flavor. You cannot go here without getting the ‘calamari’ mushrooms!! They are fantastic
Read morePros: Many options
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