Vegan-friendly
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American
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Organic
Beer/Wine
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Fusion
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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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148 Reviews
First Review by PuppyGirl
GracefulVegan
Points +172
Delicious! - Edit
I always go to Leaf when I’m in Boulder. I absolutely love the crab cake sandwich! My daughter had the vegan “Sushi” salad which was amazing. Fresh and lots of flavor! Also we tried the Matcha Lemonade this sweet, refreshing drink was great on a summer day.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options!!!
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gigivegan2014
Points +62
Casual Lunch - Edit
Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, large amount of vegan or vegan friendly lunch choices.
Read moreThis is a farm to table style restaurant, organic , vegan , gluten free etc… I had the soup of the day ( cauliflower curry) and a small harvest sage salad I added grilled tofu… delicious! My husband had butternut squash penne pasta also delicious…
Pros: Nice variety of vegan entrees , Organic farming , Friendly staff
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lordemelodrama56552
Points +87
Not super welcoming or impressive - Edit
Before dining here, I had looked at the menu online and was excited to try it out.
Read moreImmediately when I walked in I got the vibe that it was not a place for solo diners, and I should have listened to that inner instinct. Despite being one of the only patrons in the restaurant, I felt thinly veiled contempt from the staff and perhaps judgement based on my age/perceived economic class. The waitress did not seem to like that I only wanted water, so I ordered an iced tea and was very disappointed at how watery and tasteless it was.
My food was not as advertised- my scramble barely had any tofu in it, and they were out of biscuits (they come on the side) so they substituted to toast without consulting me. I wish I would've known because the biscuit on the side was a major reason I ordered that dish in particular, and I would've ordered something else (or at least asked them to substitute to home fries instead of toast). I tried a dessert, which was probably better than the meal. Still, for $10, the chocolate mezcal cake was a small portion and not an ideal texture.
I always try to support vegan/vegetarian businesses, but it looks like some of the omni businesses had better and cheaper vegan fare out there in Boulder.
Pros: More upscale food, Healthy menu options
Cons: Bad service, Pricey, Not tasty :(
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HaniAhimsa
Points +126
Reliably good food in great location - Edit
When we visit Boulder, we tend to come to Leaf or Tsing Tao for a meal. Leaf is in a cozy little location near the Pearl Street Mall, which is handy if we're in that area. I've always enjoyed the food at Leaf, it's reliably well-prepared and service has always been fantastic. Not everything is vegan, but a lot can be prepared vegan upon request.
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bowenbs
Points +637
Fantastic vegan brunch - Edit
I love a good vegan brunch/breakfast and Leaf has this category covered! They have a big menu I’d like to spend some time exploring. Lots of tempting options!
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steveveg
Points +3067
Good vegan options - Edit
We had an excellent dinner here. We ordered the Tuscan Garden, Sesame Tofu and Ube and the Orange Cauliflower. The tofu was served as a slab, and pretty uninteresting. The other dishes were fine. The menu clearly marks what is vegan or could be made vegan.
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fletchjeanie
Points +171
Solid Vegan Brunch ☀️ - Edit
Got the carrot lox, veganized farmer’s scramble, and a matcha lavender oat milk latte. All were solid! 👍🏻 Agree with another comment I saw that the tofu scramble in isolation was nothing special, but the “farmers scramble” with all the seasonal veg, cashew cream, & vegan sausage mixed in was really delicious on a whole. I would def be interested in returning to try other dishes.
Read morePros: Several Vegan Options, Inventive Drinks , Nice Dog-Friendly Patio
Cons: Tofu in isolation a bit bland
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NehaNataraj
Points +487
Okay, not impressed - Edit
6/28/25
Read moreWe got vegan brunch food, which is what we wanted, and it tasted fine! They massively upcharged for plant-based milk and vegan cheese, which was not specified in the menu, so we were upset about that.
We got the smothered burrito (which picky, nonvegan mother enjoyed), the pancake breakfast (pancakes were tiny, "bacon" was not at all like bacon, and the scramble was completely tasteless!!!), and the burger, which tasted good.
Service was decent as well. It was nice to find a place with vegan food here, as there weren't many options.
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-19
Pros: Decent vegan food
Cons: Expensive for the quality
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Vincessant
Points +102
Excellent dining experience - Edit
Great service, spacious, food was served quickly, crab cake sandwich and pandan banana tart were delicious, the soup was decent. Portions were on the smaller side.
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karaayn
Points +150
Fresh and tasty - Edit
Delicious and creative dishes. Everything was VERY clearly marked on the menu and the server was lovely. I got the Benedict on cornbread (brilliant idea IMO) made vegan (with tofu). So good! That blackberry lemonade was also a treat. Definitely suggest vegans stop by when in Boulder. ❤️
Read morePros: Creative tasty dish, Well marked vegan options, Lovely vibe
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LINNEYcat
Points +39
Many choices! Adorable decor. - Edit
Pleasant setting. It was a lovely summer day, so most people sat outside. I had a wrap. I liked that I could choose fruit as a side for no extra cost. The fruit that day was a cup of fresh berries. My partner had the huevos rancheros which was 10/10.
Read morePros: Huevos rancheros , No meat on menu, Open air setting
Cons: Wrap was a little dry
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debauchero
Points +477
Taco Buffalo - Edit
What can I say about Leaf that hasn’t already been said…
Read moreThis place is a must-visit for the plant-based foodie visiting Boulder. It’s an old-guard, veggie-forward establishment here in the People’s Republic.
The belle of the ball is the buffalo cauliflower taco. It’s been on the menu for at least a decade and subsists back to the old location less than a block away. Back in my day, you could get a plate of three for $10 (though you had to walk barefoot uphill through a snowstorm both ways to get them). Now they’re 4.50 apiece, but have never failed to please these buds. You’d be remiss to visit and at least not try one.
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oskeewowwow
Points +1874
Wide Array of International Fusion - Edit
I had the lapsang souchong bbq which had a delicious blueberry bbq sauce and corn bread made inside a husk and loved the flavors. For lunch the next day I took the Jamaican jerk tempeh and also really loved the flavors. They also have some beers on tap
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anutthar
Points +917
delicious desserts - Edit
Sliders were awse too! Great service!
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JulianaCasati
Points +5022
Amazing restaurant - Edit
Beautiful space, nice staff, creative menu... I ordered the crab cake slider during happy hour and it was really tasty. Then, I got the lapsang souchong BBQ and wow - what a unique dish! Many different flavors and textures, everything was delicious. It was a lot of food so I was pretty full, but I still wanted to try a dessert... so I took a slice of the carrot cake to go and had it the next day. It was almost like a slice of heaven. The dough was so moist, and the icing was so sweet, it was just perfect! Definitely recommended.
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WillRunForDonuts
Points +252
Great vegetarian food with vegan options - Edit
Extensive vegetarian menu with a good number of options to make items vegan. There are also a few vegan items already there. The food was great and everything is clearly labeled as well.
Read morePros: A lot of vegan items to choose from, Tasty food
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Jason.Fontana
Points +1964
Amazing - Edit
Great good and Great service. Can’t wait to go back again.
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CatSantamaría-Soto
Points +63
Delicious food! - Edit
It is a good option for vegetarians and vegans! Service is a bit slow, but everything was very yummy and fresh.
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MathiasRothausen
Points +24
Amazing food - Edit
Easily some of the best vegan food i have ever ordered at a restaurant. Sweet staff.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-02-12
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jainstonge
Points +270
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 +4313
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 +206
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 +1212
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 +116
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 +91
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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