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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
Lucyben
Points +175
bit too curated - Edit
Came here for a late lunch on a Thursday so it was pretty dead inside. Had the Reuben sandwich which was fine but a bit sauce and salt heavy. Can imagine it’d be nicer with more people, but when I was there it lacked a bit of personality
Read morePros: All vegetarian , Free wifi
Cons: Bit pricey
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Alex893
Points +52
Tofu Scramble is perfect - Edit
Cute lil place to get brunch, I had tofu scramble & potatoes and it was amazing, vegan menu items are clearly marked which is a plus
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Mmaarrss
Points +512
Delicioso - Edit
This place is very good. Everything is vegetarian but can be made vegan (which is my only complaint). Staff is nice and there’s a decent variety of options
Read morePros: Anything can be made vegan
Cons: Not a full vegan restaurant
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LemongrassMichelle
Points +28
Pricey but worth it - Edit
We have been twice. The jackfruit enchiladas are top notch but the spaghetti squash options are out of this world. The first time we went I had Spaghetti Squash Puttanesca and it was divine. I was hoping to have it again but the menu changed and this time they had Spaghetti Squash Pesto. It was not at all like a traditional pesto but it was so crazy delicious! Great margaritas too. 🙂
Read morePros: Vegetarian restaurant , Vegan options for most everything , Great atmosphere
Cons: Pricey
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DannyRoberts
Points +126
Wonderful, Easy, Thoughtful Vegan Dishes - Edit
OK, this place gets it right. A lot of good choices on the menu, we got the calamari style fried oyster mushrooms, farro salad, and vegetable masala with added fried tofu. Every dish tasted fresh and well made and well spiced. Maybe a minor criticism that the fried tofu add-on was a bit plain. Other than that, this is a fantastic spot for vegans, most of the menu is pretty much vegan or easily made vegan anyway. Great atmosphere, and very nice staff as well!
Read morePros: Almost 80% vegan, are easily made to be, Ethnic dishes are surprisingly authentic, Good atmosphere, busy
Cons: A little too busy for limited seating
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NicoleKurban
Points +445
Great food great location - Edit
So glad we decided to eat here. Stopped in during happy hour and ordered drinks and apps all of them were SO GOOD. Crab cake, buffalo taco, and kale salad were all excellent. For entrees we ordered the jackfruit enchiladas and sweet and sour cauliflower. For desert we ordered cheesecake which I didn’t love but that’s because I didn’t realize it was a raw cheesecake so that’s my bad. All in all I highly recommend.
Read morePros: Very cute on inside , Great location to walk around
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ItayNazri
Points +24
My favorite vegan menu and best happy hour! Great vibe and service - Edit
Literally everything on the menu is amazing. I have not regretted ordering any of them. Their Osito hot sauce is so good I had to take a bottle home. Highly recommend
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Jbuddy3
Points +470
Impressive Plant-Based Eatery - Edit
You know your food is going to be fresh & prepared with intention when the ingredients per dish change based on what is currently in season & available to the kitchen.
Read moreI ordered biscuits & gravy for an appetizer as well as the smothered burrito for my entree.
Truly well prepared food, you get the vibe from the restaurant snd staff that there is a sense of harmony in the way things are done here. The staff is also super friendly, our waiter was kind and helpful with our questions.
Indoor/outdoor seating and great decor.
I’d personally like to work here for the discounts on great food but I don’t have a trendy enough closet to keep the vibe going each shift!! 🤣
If you’re unfamiliar with the location, Pearl St is a wonderful place to walk around/shop/eat and this is just before the famous “Pearl Street Mall” so plan to stick around after your meal😄
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aubreyj27
Points +2016
fresh and tasty food - Edit
i enjoyed my experience here and it’s a good place to dine for veg and non veg friends alike, especially with all the options. the vegan crab cake sandwich and mushroom burger were both delicious and items i would recommend ordering for sure! i also liked how i could tell the food was fresh, making the experience all the better.
Read morethe service was pretty good; however, i think they could be clearer with the inclusion of dairy in certain aspects of the menu, as i tried to send my salad back because i accidentally ordered it with cheese and was unable to do so.
edit: i had a great experience during happy hour with a great server and a few delicious small plates!
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-07
Pros: good vegan selection , fresh ingredients
Cons: could be clearer with dairy/no dairy options
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1961Bluebird
Points +168
Great Veggie Restaurant - Edit
Plus - there were lots of vegan options. We chose the Leaf board and the Buffalo Cauliflower Taco. We each had a side order of fries. Our desserts were Carrot Cake and something called a ‘Crisp’, which was a Peach (& something else, I can’t remember!) with oatmeal - in England we would call it a crumble.
Read moreThe whole meal was great! The service was very friendly. If you’re visiting Boulder, give yourself a treat and visit Leaf!
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-28
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly service, Central location on Pearl Street
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TravisM
Points +44
Delicious food and friendly - Edit
The oyster mushroom calamari and tacos were great. The carrot cake was a pleasant surprise. Finished everything. Recommended.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Food options, Outdoors dining
Cons: Little pricier
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JakeFuller
Points +1554
Everything Was Awesome! - Edit
I happened to stumble in here on happy hour, much to my dismay. However, I capitalized on an opportunity to try four different items from their limited menu before the full dinner menu was offered. Sometimes things work out better when you go with the flow and plans don’t materialize. Glad I was able to do some sampling.
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RachelFaller
Points +269
Favorite place for vegan food in Boulder - Edit
I have been living in Boulder for two years and although there are a couple other strictly vegan places, leaf offers the best quality vegan food in my opinion. It’s also very accessible with items for folks who are not used to eating all vegan. Almost everything on the menu (if not everything?) can be made vegan. The environment is lovely and approachable and friendly, but also trendy and not overly pretentious. I’m a fan!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-21
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Very tasty , Nice environment
Cons: Not fully vegan - but close enough😄, Prices comparable with everything on pearl = $$
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Veganmouse
Points +1287
Came here twice it was so good - Edit
Loved everything! Food was great, good portion sizes, great service, creative menu, reasonably priced.
Read moreDinner:
Avocado tartar - very light, and tasty
Mushrooms - also light even though they were fried, delicious
Enchilada - huge portion
Jerk tempeh - star of the show, so good and interesting flavors
Carrot cake- good portion, delicious
Cheesecake - weakest of the courses, not overly flavorsome
Brunch:
Burrito - big portion, delicious
Tofu scramble with potato - big portion, so flavorsome. Perhaps a bit too much salt but still excellent
French toast - huge portion, quite stodgy and more like bread pudding but still good
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LilyPaszyc
Points +20
AMAZING - Edit
My family came here for brunch and were all so satisfied and had amazing meals! I am the only vegan in my family and they all really enjoyed their meals!
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pommesdamour
Points +121
Perfection! - Edit
Service, atmosphere, location, and delicious vegan options galore - everything was PERFECT. We were just driving through boulder, and this meal was such a treat. Pearl street is so cute - tons of fun shops. Be sure to swing by Paradise records afterwards to browse and chat with the owner.
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VeganFTW100
Points +65
Lots of options - Edit
The menu is clearly labeled with what’s vegan. The tacos are great! Atmosphere is nice. The quality of the food is a bit inconsistent visit to visit, sometimes things are noticeably less fresh, but for the most part it’s very good.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Menu easy to read
Cons: Consistency of quality
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SteveJ
Points +40
The oyster mushroom'calimari' is excellent - Edit
Comfortable, upscale dining room suitable for a nice night out.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan
Cons: They use dairy and not always upfront about it , Need to ask server to verify vegan options
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Tigra220
Points +10712
Tasty Healthy - Edit
Leaf Vegetarian creates innovative, delicious, healthy veg cuisine.
Read moreThe Jerk Tempeh was infused with flavor in every bite. It's scrumptious!
BBQ Seitan - a lot was going on in this dish but all of the flavors came together deliciously. Seitan curls, potatoes, dill potato salad, crispy shallots, and leafy veggies. This was a summer menu item.
I also tried the carrot cake. It was rich and moist, with more spice than I'm accustomed to, but it was still good.
Excellent quality food. Moderately pricey. Definitely worth it.
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PritikaBetala
Points +191
Good food - Edit
The food was appetizing so the menu
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BaileySchneider
Points +2220
Great food and nice location - Edit
Great food! I got the tofu huevos rancheros and ate every bite. My husband ordered the vegetarian breakfast sandwich and loved it. The broccoli and potato soup was so nice on such a cold morning as well.
Read moreHighly recommend this place!
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KellyDyer
Points +198
Best meal we’ve had! - Edit
From the appetizers, to entrees and the desserts- this is the best meal we’ve had! Everything was cooked amazingly well and very flavorful. I dare a meat eater to not enjoy this place! Staff was attentive and friendly, environment was open and upbeat.
Read morePros: Tons of options!
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gretchenlouise
Points +156
Cute place to dine in with plenty of vegan options - Edit
Nice place to eat after shopping around at the Pearl Street Mall. I ordered the egg & croissant made vegan with potato soup. Soup was great and super creamy. Sandwich was messy, but very good even with veg substitutions (tofu egg and vegan cheese). My partner wasn't as impressed with the huevos rancheros, so some items may be better than others.
Read moreCons: Parking
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TEE427
Points +277
Great vegan options - Edit
Cute and cosy went there in 2019 but wanted to leave review. The food was good and creative and highly recommend reservations.
Read morePros: Good vegan options
Cons: Small so reservations recommended
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cosmiccam
Points +505
delishhh - Edit
yummy veg food on pearl st! good happy hour specials so reccomend going then to try a bit of everything 😋
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studiostein
Points +65
Best Vegan options in Boulder - Edit
I’ve eaten here countless times and always enjoyed the food and the service. Objectively the best all-around vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Boulder.
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Beckd22
Points +41
Great Food & Great Atmosphere - Edit
Leaf was absolutely fantastic! We had the calamari style oyster mushrooms (my absolute favorite), the Ruben with vegan cheese, and the orange cauliflower. Everything was delicious, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the restaurant itself was gorgeous. Highly recommend stopping here if you’re in Boulder.
Read morePros: Beautiful atmosphere , Delicious food, Helpful staff
Cons: A little pricey
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