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Vegan
American
Plant-based restaurant with focus on sustainability and utilizing local ingredients. Menu is vegan and changes with the season. Est. 2017 by the collective that also operates The Silver Seed food truck. Confirmed closed, Feb 2021.
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120 W Laurel St, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, 80524
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 27 Feb 2021 by heliumwoman
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Added by DavidThomas on 28 Apr 2017
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38 Reviews
First Review by GMDrives
ScottCline
Points +3727
Wonderful food and friendly server - Edit
The seitan Phillip was delicious. The Mac and shew was creamy and flavorful. I LOVED the Brussels sprouts. Nicole was very friendly and helpful. It is a relatively small place so food service can be a bit slow when busy but overall this place is wonderful. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: 100%. Vegan, Yummy yummy food , Friendly helpful staff
Cons: Street parking , Can get slow if busy
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remyogden
Points +22
My favorite restaurant in FoCo - Edit
The Gold Leaf is one of my favorite restaurants ever, hands-down. I’ve been there probably 20 times and it rarely disappoints. I love their breakfast burrito, mushroom melt sandwich, curry, and pretty much everything else. They have a wide variety of options and flavors. The only issue I’ve had with the food is that when it’s really busy during dinner, the wait for your food can be ridiculous and the food has come out sub-par (HOWEVER, I’m not usually someone to complain at a restaurant, and when I said something about my meal, the server was beyond apologetic and compensated our entire meal and drinks). Overall it will always be my #1 choice for a place to eat in Fort Collins.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Cute atmosphere, Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive, Sometimes too busy
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jennaa123
Points +132
Soooo good - Edit
Every option is really good. One of the nicer began spots to eat. I love the buffalo wrap.
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palmtreegirl
Points +50
Best vegan food of my life - Edit
What a true pleasure to have this place near my home. I drive 45 minutes to eat here probably 2x monthly because it’s the the most creative and delicious vegan food I’ve ever had.
Read morePros: All vegan
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MetaK24
Points +32
Amazing food! - Edit
Wow! Not only is the atmosphere and the warm welcome wonderful but the smothered fries, preamble panini with the beet salad, pulled bbq mushroom sandwich with Mac n shew are to die for! We are only in Fort Collins for the weekend but we are going back everyday to try as many items we can! Make sure to have a Rustic donut to finish off you meal!
Read morePros: Being entirely plant based, Atmosphere, Taste of the food
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heliumwoman
Points +113
So hard to choose what to get - Edit
The menu is so creative and everything looks incredible. If I lived in FoCo I might go broke from eating here all the time. My dad & I had the pickle plate starter, I got the lions mane buffalo wrap with mac & shew, and he got the seitan Philly with fries. I loved mine and it was enough that I saved half the wrap for breakfast. He is non-veg but loved his sandwich and thought they nailed the Philly taste. Beautiful small place, natural decor, lovely service.
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raybarrks
Points +45
I’ve gone 10+ times and the food never disappoints - Edit
This is a favorite of mine. My husband and I would drive an hour just to come here for dinner. We had 6 other couple friends try it out and they all said it was delicious and one of the best restaurants in the area plus none of them are vegan. The service is always great! And the food! The food is amazing!
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deltamagnet
Points +100
Excellent service, great atmosphere - Edit
My cousin and I enjoyed a delicious meal at this cozy spot near CSU campus.
Read moreThe place was lit with Edison bulbs and decorated with a country chic decor.
She had the taco special. I had a "pulled" lions mane BBQ sandwich and fries. Lots of flavor! We split some roasted brussels sprouts. I had a local cucumber kombucha. Everything was presented in a timely way and our server was friendly and helpful.
The menu was breakfast and lunch. At 6 pm there was no change of menu but I'm guessing it would not be much of a stretch to offer dinner at least a few days a week.
Also, the only desserts were vegan donuts. That's kind of a let-down since there are lots of vegan dessert options in FoCo: it seems like they could partner with someone. My only other complaint would be that the front signage is difficult to see.
Pros: delicious selections, cute decor, great service
Cons: signage makes it tough to spot, dinner offerings are the same as lunch offerings, only desserts were donuts
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VeganTraveler88
Points +75
Good but underwhelming - Edit
The Seitan Philly was delicious! My expectations were high after reading other reviews and unfortunately only the Philly lived up to the hype. The Mac and shew didn't have much cheese flavoring, more of creamy pasta. The bbq mushroom sandwich was good but not great and the maple donut was fine. Dipping Sauces were not good. French fries were under salted.
Read morePaid $45 total for 2 lunch entrees and a donut with tip. Portions were good. Overall, a good meal but just wasn't wowed with each item. Maybe I'll try something else next time.
Pros: All vegan, Unique mushrooms on menu
Cons: Need better dipping sauces, Mac and shew fairly bland
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theAndersons
Points +51
Nailed it - Edit
We were very impressed with this cozy Ft Collins restaurant. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with natural touches decorating the space. Their service was outstanding, very friendly and staff seem happy to be there. And the food was fabulous. An inviting regular menu and thoughtful seasonal specials. All sauces are housemade. Everything was delightful.
Read moreWe had the Buffalo Cauliflower to start, and the impossible burger with fries and English muffin sandwich with fried brussel sprouts. It was all delicious, and portions are very generous.
Highly recommended. Don’t miss this spot!
Pros: Comfort foods, made vegan, Wholesome and flavorful , Top notch service
Cons: Might be though for large groups
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mountainfolk
Points +95
Wow, wow, wow!!! - Edit
We ate here 3 times over the course of 3 days while in FOCO for our tattoo appointments. We are in love. We tried most things on the menu and were beyond thrilled with everything we had. The donuts are also bomb AF if you can snag one. We will continue to come here on each trip to FOCO.
Read morePros: Easy to recognize soy allergens on menu, Cozy atmosphere
Cons: None, Wait I lied.... donuts not unlimited 🤣
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VeganTraveler303
Points +166
Loved it! - Edit
I'm actually sitting in The Gold Leaf right now and loved the food so much I wanted to write a review before I forgot!
Read moreI had the buffalo cauliflower (as usual) and the tofu bahn mi with a side of mac and cheese (which they call "mac and shew" since it's cashew cheese).
I was here over lunch and had a lot of work to do, but the staff was great with helping me while I was on conference calls. The wifi is good, and there is parking in a paid lot next door. Enjoy!
Pros: Easy paid parking, Big menu, delicious mac and cashew cheese
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rankma25
Points +166
The Gold Leaf - Edit
Had the smothered fries, fresh start bowl, and side of fried brussels
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aidanforbes
Points +20
One of the BEST vegan restaurants i’ve ever been to - Edit
everything on the menu looked TO DIE for!! highly recommend the mac & shew
Read morePros: entirely vegan (plant based), super cute/aesthetic atmosphere, incredibly sweet staff
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jenlitzau
Points +36
The best flavors ever - Edit
I'm in love with the only 100% vegan restaurant in Fort Collins. Their Thai peanut bowl is wonderful. Their doughnuts are so wonderful! They also have the Silver Seed food truck that I've enjoyed once so far! Check them out! They are a little spendy but totally worth it. The mushroom melt is spectacular. The savory flavor is perfect with the meaty mushrooms 😍
Read morePros: Amazing food, Amazing service, Amazing atmosphere and water!
Cons: Pricey
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reba1203
Points +111
Incredible food, nice atmosphere, great service - Edit
We started with the smothered fries - fantastic!
Read moreI had the philly - it was amazing! Great bread, fantastic flavor. I ordered the beet salad as a side but was too full after the smothered fries! My husband had the SLT and thought the seitan was a bit crumbly. This place is nice enough for a date night ❤️
Pros: Nice atmosphere- indoor& outdoor seating, Great vegan options - I love an all vegan menu!, Great service
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KRay
Points +24
Fantastic! - Edit
Brought my family (two GF and vegan, two not) for lunch and we were all thrilled! I had the preamble on gf bread with the beet salad...so decadent and scrumptious! My daughter had the mushroom melt on gf bun that was also incredible! Big portion of perfectly cooked fries on the side. Got an order of GF Mac-n-shew to share which is the best ever! Definitely going back! Mouth is watering thinking about it!
Read morePros: All vegan!, Gluten-free options!, Nice size portions.
Cons: A tad expensive but they do NOT skimp on portion
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mfrers
Points +16
best vegan restaurant in foco - Edit
this is definitely where you go when you have a little extra to spend on dinner, and more than worth it every time! the atmosphere, the people, the FOOD is all to die for. definitely get anything with lions mane mushrooms- it’s their specialty!
Read moreCons: expensive
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I.V.
Points +20
The best vegan restaurant I've been to! - Edit
We drive from Denver to Ft. Collins just to eat at Gold Leaf. We've lived in Chicago, Seattle, and here and have tried most veg restaurants in those places. Gold Leaf is the best! Their cauliflower wings and the Dagwood sandwich will make you happy any day you have them. And be sure to get a container of their cashew cheese to go to make your own broccoli-cheez-rice at home.
Read morePros: Great food, Attractive surroundings, Fresh, healthy ingredients
Cons: Limited hours
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ljmp2571
Points +174
Best plant-based restaurant in Fort Collins - Edit
This restaurant is the best plant-based/vegan restaurant in Fort Collins. The food is always well thought out and creative with amazing flavor. The atmosphere of the dining room is quaint and cozy and the service is always exceptional.
Read morePros: All vegan, Organic, Delicious, great service, sweet atmosphere
Cons: None
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bhowerter
Points +136
Scrumptious interesting food - Edit
Friendly waitstaff, delicious food, lots of choices. I had the SPGTP Panini and onion rings. My sons had some noodle dish and a different sandwich. We all loved our food.
Read moreKind of pricy, but the food is well worth it. The atmosphere is elegant.
Pros: Great tasting food, Friendly waitstaff, Nice atmosphere
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mfetissoff
Points +291
So delicious! Such a beautiful happy place! - Edit
My wife and I love it here! Gorgeous botanical shapes arch over the table, beautifying the tables and window sills while diverse lighting gives the space a chill vibe which makes it easy to relax and enjoy the delicious food. Speaking of which, the menu changes with the seasons, making there always something I want to try. My wife and son LOVE the Mac n Shew and I have been enjoying any of their sandwiches made with their delicious focaccia (especially the Preamble & S.P.G.T.P.). If a wrap is more your speed, try the indulgent Buffalo Lions Mane Wrap, chocked full of meaty crisp fried mushrooms soaked in tart n spicy buffalo sauce and ranch with greens, tomatoes, and onion to balance it all perfectly. Then there are the decadent House Potatoes which are boiled/smashed/and fried to crunchy perfection and excellent with their house-made ketchup! Thank you Taylor and everyone who works here for bringing something so beautiful to Fort Collins!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-11-02
Pros: Delicious food, Changing menu, Breakfast burritos
Cons: Rough parking on a Friday night
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CameronWylde
Points +31
Best vegan restaurant - Edit
If you are vegan and are in Fort Collins, you have to go to The Gold Leaf! Best vegan food. I’ve been there 5-6 times and try something new each time. It’s all delicious! Get the Mac and shew!
Read morePros: Kind staff , Intimate ambiance , Delicious food
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nafanc
Points +1615
A little pricey but supremely tasty - Edit
I stopped by on a Saturday evening to grab takeout. Their menu was overwhelming (in a good way) because they had so many amazing sounding sandwiches that I didn’t know which to pick. I ultimately opted for the lion’s po boy, as it was one of the most unique offerings. I love mushrooms of all kinds, and I can’t recall the last time I saw lion’s mane mushroom on a menu. It was really hearty and tasty. I also upgraded my side to the mac and shew, which was just okay as far as vegan mac goes, along with an order of buffalo cauliflower, which I really enjoyed. Overall, a great meal, albeit a little pricy. I’d be eager to try some of their other offerings next time I’m in town.
Read morePros: Unique sandwiches
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nbernerp
Points +26
Best cauliflower wings! - Edit
Must try the cauliflower wings. Perfectly fried with a crispy finish with delicious ranch and buffalo sauces. Only got wings to-go in passing, but wish I had gotten a table! The place had a great atmosphere and friendly staff.
Read morePros: All vegan, fine dining
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caitlincharl10
Points +145
AMAZING food! Huge portions! - Edit
I absolutely loved Gold Leaf. The menu has tons of options, and the amount of food you get for the price is great. It’s great to have so many unique options. Highly recommend the Brussels sprouts!
Read morePros: All vegan!!, Large portion sizes, Very friendly staff
Cons: Small, may have to wait awhile to be seated
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JenniferJillHarman
Points +829
Excellent food choices and creative sandwiches! - Edit
We eat here about once a month- whenever we get food to go, people always ask where we got it as it looks so delicious. Great vegan place.
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