Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, large amount of vegan or vegan friendly lunch choices.
This 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…
lordemelodrama56552
Before dining here, I had looked at the menu online and was excited to try it out.
Immediately 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.
HaniAhimsa
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.
smita bhat
Amazing food,good vegetarian options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bibjk Zoo
I’ll definitely come back again.
Marnie copeland
I’ve been coming to Leaf since inception in all locations it’s travelled. I came here about 2 months ago as I am a vegetarian & like the food here. The most disappointing aspect is the service. Last time it was awful & this time not bunch better & the same 2 staff on for lunch. It wasn’t busy by any means…4-6 tables & 2 servers. They acted as if they were so busy they couldn’t check in me or fill others iced teas etc. Sadly, they once again acted as if being here was a burden to them.
This sadly sealed the deal for me and I won’t recommend or return.
Also, why the iodized salt & cheap pepper? No Himalayan sea salt & ground peppercorns?
C’est la vie.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Dipika Patel
The restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian options; however, the dishes lacked flavor and were underwhelming. We ordered three small plates and two entrées, and while the presentation was fine, the overall quality did not justify the high prices. Unfortunately, it was not a satisfying experience, and I would not return or recommend it to others.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
N J
Great Vegan options for lunch / dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yash Hooda
Came here for lunch back in August, 2025. The waitress was amazing, showed me all the options and was very friendly! 10/10! Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judy Tsafrir
This was such a disappointment. It was a really awful meal and experience. I had high expectations given the reviews. The waiter advised us to try the calamari style mushrooms. They seemed to have been made a number of hours previously and were barely warm. Fried food should be made freshly. The white bean chili soup was tasty but literally lukewarm. I sent it back to have it re-heated but it was never brought back. On the advice of the waiter I ordered the white enchiladas. I love salt, but the refried beans were super salty, and the filling in the enchilada was cold. It was so poorly prepared that I was shocked. The waiter took it away and asked me if I would like to see a dessert menu. I said yes, but he waited 20 minutes to bring it to me, and by then I just wanted to get out of there. We were not charged for the soup or the enchiladas, but there was little in the way of apology for the lousy meal. We are here on vacation in Boulder for just a few days and it's really unfortunate to have such a bad meal.
The service was prompt and helpful. The ambiance was lovely. And it's great to visit a place that, guaranteed, will have options for your vegetarian friends. But I will say that the Sichuanese noodles were astonishingly bland. I had been pretty hungry, but they were so lackluster that I couldn't be bothered anymore to keep eating them. I'm sure their other fare is probably very solid, but there wasn't the complexity and intensity of flavour I'd expect from something that labels itself Sichuanese, specifically, of all the Chinese cuisine traditions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
bowenbs
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!
steveveg
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.
Landon Scott
Bibimbap and peanut salad were disappointing, very little flavor. We added protein to the salad and the amount we got was extremely small.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Sachin Paradkar
One of the best vegetarian restaurants in Denver/Boulder area . Better than lot of Indian/Nepalese restaurants. Great food every time we visit .
Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, large amount of vegan or vegan friendly lunch choices. This 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…
Before dining here, I had looked at the menu online and was excited to try it out. Immediately 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.
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.
Amazing food,good vegetarian options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ll definitely come back again.
I’ve been coming to Leaf since inception in all locations it’s travelled. I came here about 2 months ago as I am a vegetarian & like the food here. The most disappointing aspect is the service. Last time it was awful & this time not bunch better & the same 2 staff on for lunch. It wasn’t busy by any means…4-6 tables & 2 servers. They acted as if they were so busy they couldn’t check in me or fill others iced teas etc. Sadly, they once again acted as if being here was a burden to them.
This sadly sealed the deal for me and I won’t recommend or return.
Also, why the iodized salt & cheap pepper? No Himalayan sea salt & ground peppercorns?
C’est la vie.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
The restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian options; however, the dishes lacked flavor and were underwhelming. We ordered three small plates and two entrées, and while the presentation was fine, the overall quality did not justify the high prices. Unfortunately, it was not a satisfying experience, and I would not return or recommend it to others.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Great Vegan options for lunch / dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for lunch back in August, 2025. The waitress was amazing, showed me all the options and was very friendly! 10/10! Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was such a disappointment. It was a really awful meal and experience. I had high expectations given the reviews. The waiter advised us to try the calamari style mushrooms. They seemed to have been made a number of hours previously and were barely warm. Fried food should be made freshly. The white bean chili soup was tasty but literally lukewarm. I sent it back to have it re-heated but it was never brought back. On the advice of the waiter I ordered the white enchiladas. I love salt, but the refried beans were super salty, and the filling in the enchilada was cold. It was so poorly prepared that I was shocked. The waiter took it away and asked me if I would like to see a dessert menu. I said yes, but he waited 20 minutes to bring it to me, and by then I just wanted to get out of there. We were not charged for the soup or the enchiladas, but there was little in the way of apology for the lousy meal. We are here on vacation in Boulder for just a few days and it's really unfortunate to have such a bad meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
The service was prompt and helpful. The ambiance was lovely. And it's great to visit a place that, guaranteed, will have options for your vegetarian friends. But I will say that the Sichuanese noodles were astonishingly bland. I had been pretty hungry, but they were so lackluster that I couldn't be bothered anymore to keep eating them. I'm sure their other fare is probably very solid, but there wasn't the complexity and intensity of flavour I'd expect from something that labels itself Sichuanese, specifically, of all the Chinese cuisine traditions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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!
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.
Bibimbap and peanut salad were disappointing, very little flavor. We added protein to the salad and the amount we got was extremely small.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
One of the best vegetarian restaurants in Denver/Boulder area . Better than lot of Indian/Nepalese restaurants. Great food every time we visit .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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