Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Breakfast
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. In 2014 MFT BBQ and Vegan renamed and moved to this location. Same menu of traditional bbq along with vegan food choices like smoked tempeh sandwich, vegan nachos, spicy coleslaw, beans, and potato salad. Kitchen makes its own sauces and rubs. Breakfast served Wednesday-Sunday. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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68 Reviews
First Review by millavinilla
happylittlevegan
Points +1471
Vegan BBQ? Heck yeah! - Edit
This was some of the best vegan food I've ever had. BBQ is obviously not an easy thing to come by when you're vegan so this was awesome! Mac and cheese on a sandwich? HECK YEAH!
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B_Zee
Points +80
I really want to love it, but I don't - Edit
I love that this place has such a great vegan menu and a dedicated grill. I don't love the flavors, presentation, or choices. I really wanted to love the food, but I didn't. I found myself thinking I could make the same at home. However, if you're looking for a good BBQ place for your vegan and meat-loving friends, this may be the place since they have options for both. I love having vegan options in town so I think it's great that it exists as an option, but I want to like it more than I do. My husband loves this place though and likes the vegan spicy bbq sauce on everything he orders.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Good BBQ sauce
Cons: Not great atmosphere, Smaller portions, Average food
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Cougarflounder
Points +27
Hard to feel deprived - Edit
I’m fairly new to this vegan thing, and I went to BBQ4Life three times before daring to review it. I love this place. Maybe it’s because of pandemic turnover, but I’ve found complaints about the staff unfounded. Everyone is super nice, and all of the mains I’ve ordered (tempeh sandwich, vegan nacho, greens and beans burger) have been great. Heck, the burger was as good as any meat one I’ve ever had. The only disappointment I’ve had was the one time I had the Mac and cheese side, but everything else makes me feel great about this being near work.
Read morePros: Great vegan selection , Convenient hours
Cons: The Mac and cheese
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FareedZumorito-Arimo
Points +286
Impressive!! - Edit
The potato salad was delish. Had the vegaloaf sandwich was expecting the tempeh to be overpowering but it blended in so well had to look to see if any was there! The Bread Pudding!!😋 Didn't expect much but was very good!
Read morePros: Some good vegan options.
Cons: None
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StaciJo
Points +90
5 stars - Edit
The food is so yummy! I want to give it 5 stars because my omnivore teenagers were also impressed. I love that they have such an extensive vegan menu. The pumpkin spice bread pudding was incredible!
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Late_night_vegan
Points +66
Go here they said...I was disappointed! - Edit
This was the first place I went to when I arrived in Boise. I read that they had award winning food and vegan options. Some bragged in their bbq like it was the best ever. Even saw them in the paper. However when I went there it was nothing like I had heard. I had the sandwich with the macaroni on it and it was dry and very unflavored except for a smokey flavor bbq taste and garlic powder. Each time the sandwich was really dry. The macaroni can only be described as bland mac with garlic powder to fool your tastebuds into thinking its flavorful. I was very disappointed in this place. Not award winning in my opinion. Extremely mediocre. I went there three times. Once alone and then twice with friends because they had heard the same great reviews and my co workers love this place. I’d personally will never go back. If you love this food it’s because you have not had good vegan bbq and mac. I was even disappointed in the soda I ordered that was not very good and I think to myself. how can you make a soda not taste good. Idk. I have not been back for any of their vegan options. Nothing vegan at this place made me want to return. There are way better options at other places. But hey it’s a Boise favorite so maybe my taste buds are bougie but I know good food and this isn’t it.
Read morePros: Vegan friendly
Cons: Doesn’t live up to the hype, Bland food , Mediocre
RandyShort
The pandemic had a huge impact, trust me, they are awesome in every way, the food, the staff, their passion.
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slvruncrn27
Points +66
My favorite - Edit
This is a great place to go if you have omnivores with you. I've had every vegan item on the menu and the only thing I didn't enjoy was the greens and beans burger. Everything else is amazing though! My staples are vegan nacho fries, tempeh salad with cashew dressing, and vegan bread pudding a la mode 😍
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morganfriday
Points +24
Would give 5 stars if possible - Edit
Anything vegan this place makes is pure gold. My favorite is the Bigfoot sandwich and the chocolate cake is to die for! One of the best places in Boise for vegan BBQ
Read morePros: Flavorful, Plenty of vegan options
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MariahChaniewski
Points +38
Soooo good! - Edit
Wish I could give 5 stars. They have an opening expansive vegan menu with thoughtful options. They recently started serving breakfast and have 3 vegan options to choose from. My family and I live in Boise and come here often.
Read morePros: Friendly, knowledgeable, allergy conscious
Cons: None
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LadyElaine79
Points +26
Good vegan options - Edit
Got the smoked tempeh sandwich. Flavor was good, but sandwich was dry. Even though it was marked as “spicy slaw” there wasn’t much flavor. Vegan potato salad on the side was great. Was worried about it being an omni BBQ place, and the potential smell of meat. Wasn’t an issue, but if you get really grossed out by watching people eat meat, I’d go elsewhere.
Read morePros: Clearly marked vegan options , Inexpensive
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grace_face
Points +333
Amazing Food and Great Options - Edit
The ability to go there with friends who aren't vegan and have them get amazing food for them is a plus. The nachos are amazing and the smoked spaghetti squash sandwich is very good.
Read moreI have eaten multiple items here and not been disappointed or gone hungry. You can also get stuff to go!
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Very good BBQ
Cons: Not a vegan only restaurant , A bit pricey but worth it
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Allblackeverything
Points +27
Hit and miss... - Edit
The nachos were good! I got the pork & potato salad sandwich and if was great(hit!)My friend and I both got the Mac & cheese as a side and did not like it at all(big miss). They don’t use earth balance or other non diary butter, all the fat is from coconut oil and you can tell. The sauce was boring and not creamy. (It honestly tastes like coconut oil & nutritional yeast) My friend got tacos, one veggie and one meat. The veggie one was also a miss for us. They have vegan and non vegan bbq sauces for sale but we’re all out of the vegan ones so i wasn’t able to take any with me.
Read moreThe shop is in a strip mall and very plain inside. Don’t expect or hope for any decor or ambiance or flair- it’s a no frills joint.
Pros: Several vegan options , Good beer , Affordable
Cons: Recipes seem dated
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MegganAnderson
Points +324
Best spot in Boise for vegan treats! - Edit
Enjoyed the hazelnut squash and mac n cheese in my sandwich. Win!!
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AprilLogan
Points +98
Great food and great service - Edit
This place is great. A large section of vegan options (the potatoe salad and bread pudding were unreal). To top it off, the service was absolutely excellent. And my omni parents loved both the vegan and non vegan food they tried.
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ryancthompson
Points +207
The nachos - Edit
The vegan bbq is ok. I would prefer it if they used soy curls instead of tempeh. Love the vegan nachos.
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johnhorm
Points +71
Best vegan food in town - Edit
I’ve been to vegan optioned restaurants across the US and abroad, and this is the best bang for your dollar. Great menu, great deserts (bread pudding a must). Not full vegan but has separate grills and best bet in Boise. great place to change meat eaters minds and kosher.
Read morePros: Great deserts!, Friendly staff
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astrokid
Points +36
Not really worth it - Edit
It’s way to expensive for the quality of food..if it was more affordable this might be a go to spot because it is cool they have so many vegan options but the taste of the food isn’t worth the money they are charging for it.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Good vegan potato salad my child loved it
Cons: Way to much $$$, Horrible vegan Mac & Cheese my child hated it
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cnndrm
Points +58
Pretty bland - Edit
I have been here twice, got nachos without the chili you can add which were pretty good & a gluten free macaroni bbq tempeh sandwich which was really bland. The noodles were flavorless & equivalent to plain boiled noodles and the tempeh was flavorless too. The bbq sauce should have been the flavor saver but it soaked into the bread too fast, & there wasn't a lot. The scoop of mashed potatoes was really good.
Read moreIt was really crowded both times around 12pm people would walk in and back out because there was no seating left. It's a pretty small space.
Great place for non-vegan/vegan mixed family if you're on a road trip or in town
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AlishaM
Points +1101
Good, but not great - Edit
We were visiting Boise and someone recommended this place. I was super excited about the vegan foot sandwich, and while it was good, it wasn’t superb. Spicy coleslaw and cornbread were good. I’d give 3.5 stars if I could, but alas.
Read morePros: Several vegan options, Friendly employees
Cons: No atmosphere, Food only decent
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AmberPollard
Points +577
bbq is all about flavor - Edit
I find the food here super bland. I’ve tried three different dishes on 3 separate occasions and some even years a part and every single time the food has literally zero flavor.
Read moreThe atmosphere is ok. The picnic style tables are cute but the benches are really uncomfortable (my 12 year old complained that the benches were digging into his legs and hurting him).
Because they also serve meat bbq, the restaurant smells terrible and made me lose my appetite pretty quick. “Why don’t you take the food to go,” you ask... well I have. It took me about 7 minutes to get from the restaurant to my destination to eat. After one bite I wasted the food by throwing it away because I found it inedible. UPDATE: I finally found a dish that didn’t suck. Tempeh Salad.
Pros: Vegan menu, vegan dessert
Cons: no flavor, no greens , restaurant smells like death
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vegangirl22
Points +132
Neat place - Edit
You wouldn't expect it from a barbecue place, but BBQ4Life has lots of great tasting vegan options. Also very friendly staff.
Read morePros: Great tasting, vegan options clearly labeled
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AthenaTrombly
Points +1088
yum - Edit
Food is great at a reasonable price! Definitely a place for lunch rather than a nice dinner. Service was also great.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options
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Cyoung0466
Points +21
House divided - Edit
So nice to find quality food that caters to families with different diets. The bbq temph salad was delicious. Spicey cashew dressing a must have. Thank you bbq4life
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Mberry
Points +153
Friendly service and fun options! - Edit
Warm and inviting vibe of a true BBQ joint! Picnic benches, food served in red baskets and a great menu. Classics like mac and cheese, pulled tacos, and some inventive options too. Flavorful and solid portions.
Read morePros: Clearly marked options, Friendly staff, Vegan dessert options!!!
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krimaro
Points +146
BEST NACHOS - Edit
I'm Canadian, but every year we go to Boise, and we always eat at BBQ4LIFE at least once. The nachos are incredible. Various sandwiches I've tried were good, but not amazing. The vegan mac and cheese was VERY disappointing, which was a surprise to me because the cheese sauce on the nachos is so good. We keep going back because of the nachos, to be honest!
Read morePros: Clearly marked vegan sections, awesome nachos.
Cons: Sub par vegan macaroni.
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MutatedAlias
Points +143
ehh - Edit
All of their food is okay. Most of it is pretty bland ESPECIALLY their vegan mac & cheese. I hardly go there because their food is actually really disappointing. I have told them multiple times, but the food continues to be bland, so I have stopped going and recommending it.
Read morePros: lots of options, friendly staff
Cons: bland
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epochsnacks
Points +92
good comfort food - Edit
Friendly and timely food with vegan section on menu and amazing chocolate cake. Moderate prices. Food is quite good (Go for some spaghetti squash 😋) and not overly fancy. I often enjoy an extra side of bbq sauce. Daily specials keep the menu alive. A staple eatery for us!
Read morePros: separate vegan section in menu , vegan specials daily
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