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Serves meat, vegan options available. Reported having vegan options - ask. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-3:30pm.
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Last update on 20 Nov 2017 by Guest
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21 Reviews
First Review by Munchi-chi
AlLeigh
Points +28
Great spot - Edit
I can't believe these other fools, this is one of the best spots around for vegan food! I've eaten here for 13 years, they have Daiya cheese, Earth balance butter, they will make substitutions and work with you. I always leave with leftovers, and I'm not skinny... If they notice you shading your eyes they put the blinds down! Honestly, some of the best table service around. I think I'm going to go get a tofu scramble right now.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-29
Guest
vegvibez
Points +210
Fair vegan options - Edit
Food was pretty good but not many vegan options
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DevynPrice
Points +28
Terrible food and vegan options - Edit
They at least have some vegan options which is OK I guess but the options are not very good and the food itself is mid at best. Definitely not worth the price. Good atmosphere but they don't try very hard to make decent food for vegans
Read morePros: Friendly service , Good atmosphere , LGBTQ+ friendly
Cons: Not many vegan options , Flavorless food, Overpriced
Guest
KindredChoices
Points +1129
Welcoming cafe - Edit
Queer friendly, great outdoor seating, awesome staff.
Read moreThe menu is not the most obvious to navigate, but many things are vegan-able in addition to the plant based options listed. Ask your server.
Almond milk chocolate chai 🤩
It is smaller portions, not somewhere to go famished. Perfect for a light brunch.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-14
Pros: Outdoor seating, Awesome drink menu
Cons: Higher effort ordering , Not a vegan restaraunt
Guest
GBplantpowered
Points +2054
Not impressed - Edit
I felt like the omnivore friends I was eating with got twice as much food as me, but I paid more because I was vegan
Read morePros: Good to have vegan options on the menu
Cons: Super crowded, Small portions, Overpriced
Guest
SteveJ
Points +40
Underwhelming vegan options - Edit
C'mon, this is Boulder, do better
Read morePros: Your omnivore friends have plenty of options
Cons: Need to go somewhere to eat after you go here
LRu
Agree - limited vegan options. They could try a smidge harder.
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studiostein
Points +65
Mehhhh - Edit
I appreciate that they have a few vegan brekkie items, but they’re objectively not good. Too much oil; too much vegan cheese (yes, you can have too much); too little seasoning; and inconsistent quality. I can prepare a tofu based breakfast that eclipses anything on their menu with my eyes closed. Go to Tangerine instead… still not a great vegan breakfast, but certainly better than the Walnut.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-27
Guest
TraciRatliff
Points +1919
Vegan breakfast plate - Edit
I had a vegan breakfast plate and it was phenomenal! The restaurant has a fun vibe and service was excellent too!
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hec0605
Points +615
Pretty good vegan tofu sandwich - Edit
Really fast and cheap decent food in-house vegan sausage and sandwich
Read morePros: I’m house sausage vegan , Very fast
Guest
LoganMelton
Points +1313
The food is ok... - Edit
The food is just ok... they do have vegan options but not worth it for the price.
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Expensive, Kinda bland
Guest
az85
Points +159
Veg options are not great - Edit
I've had quite a few of their vegan options and none were good. They don't actually cook or season the tempeh or tofu, they just slice it and stick it into whatever dish. They have both vegetarian and vegan breakfast sausage (standard frozen brands). Their soups have no seasoning besides salt.
Read moreI give them two stars because they are trying. If you eat eggs and cheese there are a lot of options with vegetables. If you are vegan there are enough things to get you through a meal with omnivores, but it's not somewhere I'd recommend unless you have picky relatives that need a "normal" American breakfast.
This is a community institution though, a sanctuary for everyone, and they do a lot of charity work. If they could learn to cook veg options I would like to be able to recommend it.
Updated from previous review on 2018-01-28
Pros: Charity work, LGBT friendly, Make an attempt to cater to veg options
Cons: They don't cook tempeh or tofu , Poor use of seasoning , Disappointing veg options
Guest
aacosta18
Points +16
Horrible food - Edit
My husband and I stopped by on our vacation to Colorado, such a waste of money. He ordered a coffee and as soon as they brought him some milk there was something floating in it. We let the waitress know and she brought him another one which had something else floating in there...I was already grossed out. I ended up ordering the tofu scramble, should’ve read the reviews about the bland tofu. I had to add pepper and a lot of hot sauce to give it some flavor. As I was finishing up my food I had a last piece of toast and as I was picking it up noticed a hair on a piece of tofu under my toast. I was so disgusted. Will not suggest this place to anyone!
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KimHuey
Points +24
Walnut cafe tofu 'scramble' - Edit
Tofu is raw in cubes with no seasoning. This is how meat eaters 'think' we eat.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-12-20
Pros: Vegan option even if it's not great, Nice people, Community vibe
Cons: Bland and raw seasonless tofu, Soggy potatoes
Guest
Ken.thompson
Points +823
A lot of food but a little bland - Edit
A lot of food, and vegans can have it our way. Tofu scramble was bland but did the trick.
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purplesnowcone
Points +288
Lots of options but just OK - Edit
The Walnut Cafe (and their other location) are really popular and they do have lots of vegan options like tempeh, tofu scramble, potatoes, soy cheese, Earth Balance and meatless sausage (make sure you get the vegan sausage because they have a vegetarian version that has eggs in it) .. .. but to me, it's just ok.
Read moreThe tofu "scramble" is just giant cubes of un-seasoned tofu --- you have to smash it up with your fork if you like the scramble texture and even then there's no real flavour since tofu is tasteless. You can add veggies to lots of things though.
The tempeh is better as a potato/scramble hash option but the breakfast potatoes are also big chunks of potato that have the texture of boiled potatoes even though they are nicely spiced.
They use some kind of soy-cheese here that I don't care for. I'll only go here if omni family or friends really really want to go.
Updated from previous review on 2017-07-26
Pros: vegan options, vegan butter for toast
Cons: tofu scramble not scrambled , they don't use Daiya
Guest
sufirehorse
Points +105
Good then not so much - Edit
I went for the first time in November 2016 and had the Boulder Scramble with potatoes and avocado as the sides and it was awesome which is not a word I use much in relation to restaurant food. I've made it back twice since then and the scramble has been absolutely bland and I had to add hot sauces to make it have some flavor. The staff is always nice but the food just isn't measuring up anymore.
Read morePros: Friendly staff
Cons: Food isn't very good now
Guest
SimonGruber
Points +818
Great to have breakfast - Edit
Great place to get vegan breakfast. Well and quiet located. A lot of vegan options and substitutions for cheese and egg in their menu. The staff is well informed about vegan lifestyle. Nice outdoor seating too in sunny days.
Read morePros: Outdoor seating, A lot of vegan options
Guest
elise993tt
Points +20
South Side Walnut employee checking in... - Edit
Ask us!
Read moreWe've got many great vegan options that aren't listed on the menu.
Some of my favorites are:
Fish Tacos sub tempeh for the fish and 86 sour cream. The salsa 13 is to die for! Gotta get a side of guacamole too.
#7 sandwich 86 cream cheese and add Dijon mustard. Be warned though, many breads are not vegan. Try the rosemary olive oil focaccia.
Sautéed veggies are available as a side, and are an awesome mix of spinach, artichoke, roasted red pepper, tomato, mushroom, and red onion.
Substitute tofu or tempeh for egg in any dish and ask for soy cheese.
Potatoes are vegan and can make a great base for a scramble with the sautéed veggies. Add some ranchero salsa and guacamole, and you've got one fantastic vegan, soy-free meal.
Nowhere on the menu is broccoli listed, but we've got it! Ask and you shall receive.
Guest
Troktagon
Points +179
Great brunch spot - Edit
About what you'd expect from Boulder. Quirky little place with some good vegan/vegetarian options. The staff is always very friendly, but sometimes you might have to wait to get a table.
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JulieV
Points +106
Very Enjoyable! - Edit
My husband and I recently visited Boulder in May of 2012 (we went to school there and are moving back). We went to both Walnut locations. The first one we went to was the north side one. We loved it. While they don't have a ton of vegan options they had at least 3-5. My husband and I ordered different items and loved them. We didn't have a problem getting the vegan cheese substituted. The bhakti chai is DELICIOUS too! I can't wait to drink it on a regular basis. A couple of days later we went with friends to the South location. I felt like there was a little less vegan wise but I made up my own dish and half jokingly said they should make it a special named "Kabuki Jukie" our server loved the idea and said she'd try to make it happen. AWESOME! All in all we had a wonderful experience at both locations. Being vegan and currently living in Chicago (very vegan friendly) it would be nice to see Boulder restaurants add more vegan items to their menus and straight up vegan restaurants but I think it will happen in no time and can't wait! I highly recommend checking out The Walnut Cafe!
Read morePros: service, price, bhakti chai
Cons: # of vegan items, not using daiya , not using upton's seitan
Guest
Munchi-chi
Points +816
Tasteless tofu - Edit
The Boulder Tofu Scramble, is not scrambled for one. Second, they don't add ANY flavor to the tofu. It comes with cheese, so you have to ask for no cheese. I've complained, in writing to the manager at the South location and was told they've never heard this complaint before. She must have forgot as I was told by a handful of vegans that they've complained too. IF you are vegan then you want to make sure you get the vegan sausage, not vegetarian. The potatoes are really good & plentiful. The temphe is good, but then again they really don't flavor that either. Temphe just taste better out of the package then tofu.
Read moreSince this is one of only a few places you can go in Boulder as a vegan to get breakfast, I'm glad it's there. But I really wish management would listen to suggestions regarding the tofu.
Cons: tofu
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