Vegan-friendly
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American
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Organic
Beer/Wine
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Take-out
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
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148 Reviews
First Review by PuppyGirl
az85
Points +159
Makes national top 10 veg lists - Edit
Leaf is renowned and absolutely worth the trip. They are part of a local collective with a farm and a few other restaurants...true farm to table. Good portions. Good environment, classy but not pretentious. Amazing seasonal menu with all kinds of cuisines and fusion. Great service.
Read morePros: Seasonal menu, Farm to Table, Upscale but not overpriced
Cons: Can be loud, Not a lot of space for large groups
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xavierfretard
Points +387
Amazing - Edit
We had the best dinning experience. Yes it's expensive, but it's totally worth it.
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DairyStateVegan
Points +52
BEAUTIFUL - Edit
•Tastes EXTREMELY fresh and carefully-crafted
Read more•Atmosphere is very modern and sexy
•The "prixe fixe" is DEFINATELY the way to go for two people --> 3 courses for $28. You can do three starters, one entree and two starters, one entree one starter and one soup or salad, whatever you want! The serving sizes are VERY comfortable!
•FLAVORS ARE INCREDIBLE - YOU MUST GO!
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chel_mooselover_po
Points +26
Classy and unique vegan food - Edit
This place was amazing! Mostly everything on their menu was vegan and they had a variety of meals to choose from, including Southern-Fried Trumpet Mushrooms w/mac n cheese and black eyed pea salad, Jackfruit Carnitas Enchiladas, Vegan Crab Cakes, Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos, Udon noodles, and much more. The food tasted fresh and was well-prepared with beautiful presentations. It was expensive, but worth the price for good atmosphere and creative vegan food.
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VeggieGastronaut
Points +57
Yummy lunch, a bit expensive - Edit
I stopped in for a small lunch, and was happy with the variety of options on the menu that looked delicious. I sat at the bar to be served quickly, and was promptly served. I ate a very good avocado "tartare" appetizer, but needed a bit more to eat. I then ordered an AMAZING mushroom soup, Seriously, if I could have a constant supply of this soup I would be so happy. It was filling and hearty, with a lovely earthy mushroomy flavor and just the right amount of pepper. I will definitely eat here again the next time I am in Boulder. Only downside is it is a little to expensive to be a regular dining spot for my student budget.
Read morePros: Awesome food, Relaxing decor, Kind staff
Cons: Expensive
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db2202000
Points +189
Excellent lunch - Edit
I had the vegan crab cake with the quinoa and lentil chili; excellent lunch for the first snowstorm of the season. Great service too. Definitely will return when I am next in Boulder.
Read morePros: Food, Service
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warmstorage
Points +242
Awesome happy hour! - Edit
I went here three times in two weeks for their awesome happy hour (3p-6p every day, and 8p-close Sunday-Thursday.)
Read moreI can't really speak to the rest of the (significantly more expensive) menu, but the happy hour is fantastic! Most things are between $3 and $6, and sharing four or five of them with a friend was more than enough food for both of us.
We especially loved the buffalo cauliflower tacos and the "crab" cake slider, but really, everything was delicious. Being able to add a side of fries, sweet potato, regular, or mixed, to the slider for $1 was a really nice touch.
They're very friendly, and wide open for seating in a beautiful space during happy hour. I'll definitely go back when I'm in town!
Pros: awesome happy hour, delicious food, all vegan!
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joman
Points +43
Awesome lunch! - Edit
We read previous reviews and ordered the recommended crab sandwich and jerk tempeh and both were worth the recommendations. The place had a nice vibe and servers were friendly. They were out of grapefruit for my fresh squeezed juice order but the minted lemonade was good and not too sweet.
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Ellenkm
Points +923
great local food - Edit
Nice atmosphere and really good food. We were happy that most items were vegan. Prices were high but food was well-prepared.
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Diz Parker
Points +171
Delicious - Edit
Leaf Restaurant was attached to another restaurant. My friends were happy as they could order from a different menu! I had the tapa menu and had delicious sliders and a tofu dish.
Read moreIt was lovely to have a huge choice of vegan dishes.
The restaurant itself was very nice and it filled up quickly.
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MeM
Points +124
great place - Edit
Really just drove through Boulder but ate here twice!
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MerePear
Points +22
I never wanted to Leaf! - Edit
Leaf has a delicious and creative menu at a reasonable price. Excellent vegan, raw, and gluten-free options, all clearly labeled on the menu. The atmosphere is welcoming and the servers are very helpful and friendly. Leaf is bright, clean, modern, and the tall ceilings and green plants bring about a feeling of serenity. Try the "Sushi" Salad and seasonal shrubs- fruit sweetened vinegar based cocktails.
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sglcklch
Points +3703
Pretty good lunch - Edit
Reviews seem mixed but we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here. My partner and I shared the buffalo cauliflower, 1/2 kale salad, the vegan crab cake sandwich, and the Jamaican jerk tempeh. Everything was tasty. The tempeh dish was almost too beautiful to dig into. The sandwich was surprisingly good as well. Hearty tempeh-wakame cakes on a warm, crusty baguette with a tangy tartar sauce and a side of freshly made sweet potato fries, what's not to like? Would have been even better if the fries were thicker-cut, but that's just me. To round out our meal, we also had a slice of carrot cake, which was absolutely scrumptious. Overall portions were just right, not too big nor too small. Prices were reasonable, except for the cauliflower dish where we paid $6.5 for five tiny pieces. That we felt was a bit stingy. Décor is nice and clean and has a pleasing natural theme. No idea how dinner service is, but our lunch was a solid 4.
Read morePros: good food, nice décor
Cons: overpriced small plates
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m@earthville
Points +10416
Great food, great presentation, great service - Edit
We've eaten at Leaf twice on different visits to Boulder. Both times we've brought groups with mixed diets (omnivore, mostly-veg, and vegan) and all were very impressed. We've sampled almost every vegan item on the menu, including appetizers, soups, and desserts, and all were imaginative, flavorful, and well presented.
Read moreLeaf is lacto-ovo but very vegan-friendly. There are enough tempting vegan-as-is items on the menu (marked as such) that we didn't feel the need to special-order veganized versions of normally lacto/ovo dishes, but it was nice to see on the menu that they are willing to do so when possible. If there were more vegan dishes, we might eat here more often.
The menu offers a sensible balance of fresh, steamed, and not-too-oily fried food, as well as one completely raw dish (the Pad Thai salad, which is super-tasty). Most of the items we tried managed to be satisfying while also being light enough that even after feasting we felt full of energy (not heavy or sleepy). The Jerk Tempeh and the starter rolls were especially tasty, and the vegan chocolate peanut butter tart is absolutely heavenly!
This is a fine dining establishment, so it isn't cheap, but considering the quality of the food and service, we felt the prices were fair and we were happy to pay them. One in our party had food allergies and our server cheerfully checked with the chef about ingredients, just to be sure.
The atmosphere is pleasant, and the location is convenient. One potential drawback for those arriving by car: finding free parking in this popular area can take time. Thankfully, the meters are priced fairly reasonably.
Updated from previous review on Sunday August 22, 2010
Pros: Delicious and inventive cuisine, Helpful servers, Food not too heavy
Cons: Not 100% vegan, Expensive (though justifiably so), Parking can be a challenge
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klam15
Points +25
Amazing Food and Atmosphere - Edit
My family and I had dinner at Leaf while visiting Colorado. Our food was delicious and our server was friendly. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and filled natural plants and lighting. The cuisine was fresh, colorful, and creative. Their ingredients are locally sourced, and they even serve vegan deserts. Well worth a visit if you are in Boulder.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Welcoming atmosphere, Locally sourced ingredients
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Pociolka
Points +25
Expensive, but a nice treat - Edit
I come here sometimes when in the mood for more gourmet vegetarian food. I'm a frustrated vegetarian tired of the token vegetarian options in meat-serving restaurants that taste of afterthought and lack of understanding that vegans eat more than tofu and spinach, while a few leaves of lettuce (hold the meat but still charge $12 salad) is not an acceptable dinner option.
Read moreHere dishes are well thought out and satisfying. Also, you know that they won't by mistake put gelatin in your salad dressing, fry your food in the same oil as chicken, or otherwise contaminate your food with meat. I really appreciate having a more upscale vegetarian restaurant nearby.
Pros: Gourmet food, Good value, Peace of mind
Cons: Atmosphere
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AshleyGreeley
Points +28
Decent Food - Edit
I've just visited and stopped by this restaurant. I got the vegan biscuits and gravy. The gravy wasn't anything impressive, but I enjoyed everything else. Really nice atmosphere I'm sure to stop by again if I'm back in Boulder again.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Decent Food, No delay in service
Cons: Gravy on the Biscuits, Room temperature water, Place can get crowded
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sufirehorse
Points +105
Overpriced and Lacking flavor - Edit
I recently went to Leaf and I was excited to try it based on the positive reviews. We came during the Happy Hour special so we could sample multiple items. I had the Poppers, Burger Slider with Sweet Potatoe Fries, Raw Kale Salad and a Peach crip for desert. The Poppers and salad were okay but nothing to rave about. The slider had potential but there was way more bun than "burger" so it's flavor was overwhelmed by the bread. The crips was just nasty. It was dry and flavorless even though I had a scoop of ice cream on it. There was virtually no peach flavor to it; just lots of very dry oats. The price for my samples was rather high especially the dreadful crisp which I wouldn't have ordered if I'd known they would charge me $8.50 for a small bowl with one dollop of ice cream on it. The wait staff was very nice but the food was poor; I don't see how they could be so highly rated.
Read morePros: Friendly Staff
Cons: Poor Food - Lacks Flavor, Seriously overpriced, Dumb site won't let me give it 1 Star!
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tauberl
Points +472
wonderful food and atmosphere! - Edit
This was at the top of my list for Boulder eating and it completely lived up to my expectations- I had the beet pierogis, which were flavorful and topped with a delicious sour cream, and the "crab cake" sandwich, which was served on a warm baguette and was just perfectly flavored. The restaurant itself was lovely, calm and airy and with lots of natural light, and the wait staff was very nice. The portions were actually larger than I expected too! My only regret is that I was only able to eat here once- I will definitely be back if I'm in the Boulder area!
Read morePros: delicious food, creative menu, beautiful space
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SRQYogaGirl
Points +92
perfect spot for date - Edit
Loved the selection of vegan food. Beautifully presented, amazingly flavorful with unique options and service was exceptional. Will definitely be back.
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Worldvegkitchen
Points +1383
DELICIOUS - Edit
My boyfriend (non-veg) and I absolutely loved this place. The food was delicious, gourmet, and tasty. I ordered the egg croissant with the fake sausage and it was probably the best egg dish I have ever eaten. My boyfriend couldn't stop mmmming! Also great atmosphere.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly staff
Cons: Bit pricey
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HappyCowKeown
Points +166
Well-presented food, nice setting, a little pricey - Edit
This is a good restaurant for a vegan date-night! The restaurant has a pleasant ambience, classy decor, good wine list and (usually) friendly & courteous staff. The chef can be heavy-on-the-salt sometimes so if you like to taste the ingredients, ask them to go easy on the salt! The portions are smaller/well presented so you are paying more for less. However, there are enough good vegan options to keep your taste buds tickled and you WILL have room for dessert. Just hope that someone else is picking up the check!
Read morePros: Truly vegan options, great ambience, lovely wine list
Cons: expensive, can be too salty
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Troktagon
Points +179
Lots of options, but kind of pricey - Edit
We go here when we want a nicer vegan meal. We've been a few times and always enjoy it. The stuffed tofu is really good.
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andreafbe
Points +367
Nice casual place to grab a bite - Edit
I spent an afternoon in Boulder and wanted to try Leaf. I thought the restaurant was cute. The service was pretty good. I enjoyed my food. I have a few other places in Boulder I want to try, so that said I am not chomping at the bit to come here again. I am not saying it wasn't good, but there was nothing so compelling drawing me back again until I have tried some of the other places reviewed on Happy Cow.
Read morePros: Outdoor seating, Good food
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DougMcCallum
Points +44
Good Food, So, So Service - Edit
We had a very pleasant dinner at the Leaf last night. The food was good but you do have to make sure they know you want the vegan option since they make some entrees both ways.
Read moreThe Raw Raviolio was quite good as an appetizer. The Roast Beet and Squash Pad Thai were very tasty and presentation was nice. We would go back again for a special evening. The wine list wasn't bad, either.
The downside was staff attentiveness. We were early and it wasn't busy but we still felt a bit ignored. Pricing about what you would expect.
Pros: Excellent food, Pleasant ambience
Cons: inattentive staff, a bit too dark - parts of menu weren't
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thesafetyqueen
Points +33
Great stop in Boulder - Edit
Had dinner here and the menu was interesting. The service was great. I would come back for the tempura avocado - it was the highlight of our meal. The spinach gnocchi was good, too. The Jamaican jerk tempeh looked very appetizing although it was a little too spicy for my taste. The flourless chocolate cake was delicious.
Read morePros: creative dishes, friendly staff
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Michael X. James
Points +989
Excellent food - Edit
I've been here twice with my girlfriend, once for lunch, once for dinner. Lunch we got the vegan french toast which was AMAZINGLY good. The bread there is fantastic. We each got a vegan dish...the jerk tofu and the enchiladas...both were very good. Get a side of fries (really good) and ask for seconds of bread (it's sooooo goood).
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