50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Boulder

“The food was delicious, the portions were generous. Felt like a neighborhood. highly recommend.“

“We only had time for drinks and a snack. The staff were more than helpful and accommodating. We will definitely be back! The flavors of natural herbs coming through the desserts were superb!e“

“The BEST tofu scramble I’ve had as a 10 year vegan international traveler. Hands down. Great options for vegans and really good wine and cocktails.“

“Awesome restaurant!! Food is great ☺“

“Flat out, best meal we've ever had. I'm going to be thinking of every course of that meal until the next time that I go. The wine pairing was perfect. Every sip of wine was good, every bite of food was wonderful, and then you put the two together and got another experience, distinct from the wine and food separately, but even more delicious. The staff was attentive, amazing, knowledgable, and so friendly. We sat at the bar and had a great time chatting with the bartenders while they told us about the food and wine and how it was working at the restaurant.

Honestly, can't recommend them enough.“

“Excellent atmosphere and food.“

“Absolutely thrilled since Aoi opened in the neighborhood! It's definitely a great experience to dine there, everything is truly delicious when it comes to you fresh from the Chef's!
When you live nearby take out is incredible too.

I think pretty much everything here is tasty and crafted to be so. In fact, the menu is simple but elegant.
I'm craving it right now just thinking about the duck broth dipping noodles. 🤤“

“Awesome eats !! Grabbed a bite while hopping around thee very diverse center.“

“I LOVE this place. It is authentic but suitable for America. Unlike other Chinese restaurants in the area who put tons of sugar and just unfreezes food, they have food like the ones you’d get in China. They come out with LITERALLY sizzling planes full of colorful, delicious, and varied with flavors. They also have amazing desert with almost an ice cream like texture and creamy for the cheesecake. I can tell they put tons of effort into the food making it suitable for Americans while staying authentic with the food.“

“We had a calzone at Pizza Colore in Boulder, and it was SOOO delicious! 🤩🔥 If you're in the area, you need to try it! 🍕❤️“

“sam is amazing and has checked in on us multiple times and we are having great service!“

“Our first time dining at this place though we have wanted to go for a while after someone posted about it after they opened. Finally made it and glad we made reservations as it was packed since it was peak time Friday evening. Spoke with Koji-san, the owner, while we were waiting for our table and he also stopped by each table to check on them which we thought was great. We had the takoyaki, kaisen-mix okonomiyaki and the spicy miso ramen. All came within a reasonable amount of time and were delicious! Koji-san explained the background of offering takoyaki, which was so interesting and great for him to share. We will definitely be back to try the other menu items, esp their sushi, which looked delicious! Great to see a business busy and doing well!“

“I’ve been here several times recently. It’s very casual, a simple no-frills atmosphere. The food is very, very good. They offer a split ramen option for sharing and to add extra ingredients as desired. The Izakaya sushi roll is terrific, delicate, and not served too cold. The curry is pleasantly mild: not too sweet or spicy, and very delicious. They have a few sake and beer options and many other dishes I haven’t yet tried. I recommend being patient as this isn’t fast food. They obviously care about the quality of ingredients and preparation, and I’ll be back, frequently.“

“The food is amazing and hits the spot after a morning of studying. I always feel so welcomed by the owner and staff. Such a cute breakfast spot!“

“Food is delicious ❤️ House margarita is amazing!“

“I eat here frequently for lunch and dinner. Food is amazing, service is so friendly and knowledgable. Manager always come by the table to check on food+service. Recently brought a friend who has Coeliac and they were impressed with the food offerings and the care from servers and kitchen. I prefer the lunch specials because the soup choice are yummy! Of course the margaritas are famous for a reason! Lots of choices from the bar. Love the interior with plant walls and the roof top deck has views to die for! Highly recommend!“

“Context:
Dinner with an old friend from Boulder while visiting from out of town. One of his favorite spots.

1. Food - really good, but not quite five stars. With the variety of options available in Boulder, the bar is high. Flavors were good, food was fresh, but the medium spice wasn’t spiced and the lamb saag was excessively oily.
2. Service was warm and generous. Best part of the visit.
3. Give the options for dining in Boulder, I think Gurkhas could elevate their position by decluttering their space and raising the bar on simple elegance. Elevated need not be expensive or pretentious.
4. Price - matched well for the quality and service

Overall, a great meal. Would recommend.“

“excellent food...different food choices and quality food“

“I’ve been using Skratch for awhile. Switch between it and Tailwind but I prefer Skratch for my marathon training. The carb/ sodium ratio is exactly what I need for my fall race. The passion fruit guava is amazing. Wish it was not a limited edition flavor. All of the flavors are great as well. Definitely recommend Skratch“

“This restaurant has delicious food, especially the desserts, especially the mango sticky rice.“

“Such amazing food and very nice customer service! I went with a couple of friends and the Mater paneer was divine. Garlic Naan is definitely a must here as well. Very fast service as well.“

“Absolutely love the bison 🦬 pastie. The 🦃 Rueben & Cobb salad are other good choices. The ☕️ is tasty. I highly recommend Shamane’s Bakery.“

“Fantastic everything food vibes atmosphere staff everything 10/10“

“Great service and good food!“

“Kind staff. Excellent food. Vegan options. Warm, friendly atmosphere.“

“Absolutely amazing! The place is beautiful and staff are super friendly and the food is delicious. I love that you get a lot of food as well for the price. It’s definitely not like other expensive restaurants and you only get a small amount of food. I am definitely going back.🥰“

“Fast service, if you like that. Tasty.“

“Love the place and great vibes - Pale ale is the best“

“I always ordered the fresh fruit crepes!! So amazing!!!“

“Found this place randomly.....looking for nonchain restaurant. Awesome service along with awesome food. The burgers are soooooo good. You will eat ALL of it for sure! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Colorado to make this a stop. You will not be disappointed.“

“The real reason to visit Alpine Modern Café in Boulder is the food. I drove all the way from Denver just to eat there, which should tell you everything you need to know. The breakfast bacon croissant was excellent—fresh, full of flavor, and completely unforgettable. It’s the kind of dish you think about later in the day and start planning your return visit around.

The coffee was also very good—exactly what you want from a café—and the space has a relaxed, welcoming feel. The café is in a great location and easy to get to from anywhere in Boulder, which is helpful since resisting a second visit would be nearly impossible. Parking can be a little limited, and you may have to park down the road… but consider it a warm-up walk for the croissant. It’s worth it.

I would absolutely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a memorable meal and a great coffee experience, with a side of “why didn’t I come here sooner?”“

“Very friendly staff (we met multiple). Our main server provided excellent insight to various brews to help us find our preference. Food was DELISH. They provide dog bowls and cold water and were very friendly towards the dog. Beautiful setup with plenty of shade available“

“For experiencing a taste of authentic Mexican food, don't miss Mojo taqueria in Boulder or Lyons. The food is delicious, the service is wonderful and the ambience is so cozy! Thank you for a wonderful dinner experience with our family!“

“Took us ten years of living in CO to find a great steakhouse that matched our favorite steakhouse in OK. I dare say, Steakhouse 316 is even better! It is amazing EVERY time we go. Be sure to get the table side Caesar. And why is black salted butter for the bread so much yummier than all other salt??“

“We went today for the first time and LOVED the meatballs, caesar salad and the lamb pepperoni pizza with a pumpkin beer taster and glass of cab!!! I will be back and soon! Oh… the dessert was so yummy and unique flavors!“

“Отличное уютное место со свежими устрицами с обоих побережий“

“The most crispy General Tso's chicken I have ever had! This is a hidden gem and you have to give it a try if you like Chinese food. The owners are kind and the service is speedy. It comes out piping hot in 10-15 minutes! I've only had dine in, but it's the best way to eat it.“

“Just checked out the new Lafayette location. Food was great. Will definitely be back.“

“We had a wonderful lunch at Cafe Aion. We shared tapas (small plates) as well as a couple entrees so everyone got to enjoy a variety of flavors. Everything was delicious; the scallops on squid ink rice was the table favorite. The staff is friendly and our main server (maybe the manager?) was clearly passionate about the offerings.“

“Amazing shop! Everyone is so friendly and the products are awesome. Izzy was fantastic and so helpful!! You must try the mead while you’re there! The only con is there isn’t a location near us.“

“The Pork Belly Benny's were absolutely fire! I grew up in the south and not sure I've had a better side of grits! 11/10 will eat there again!“

“Awesome food, great service, relaxed atmosphere“

“One of the best pizzas I’ve ever had💚💜“

“Very flavorful. We are regulars!“

“The best in Boulder! Always love their beers and their grace I. The negative reviews - screw yelp trolls! Stay great !“

“They have great subs, & have a wide range of varieties to please anyone's appetite“

“We just moved to the neighborhood not even a week ago and we’ve already come here twice for pick up. The food is amazing and authentic. Crab Rangoons are the best I’ve had in Boulder. This is hands down our new favorite place and y’all should expect to see a lot of orders from Nora and William coming your way. Literally couldn’t recommend this place more highly. Already waiting for Sunday when we’re ordering from here again.“

“Excellent prices. Some reviews mentioned that it isn't high-end, which is true I guess but I have genuinely eaten $50 sushi that isn't as good as what they give you at Bento-ria for $10. I got unagi and tamagoyaki nigiri with my poke bowl and let me tell you. Good sushi is known by the freshness of the ingredients and the quality of the sushi rice: the food here is fresh and the very first thing I noticed was how good the rice is. The place may be humble but there are masters in the kitchen“

“Wapos in North Boulder - a casual spot serving fresh, flavorful Mexican comfort food in generous portions and very affordable prices.

Super chill warehouse-style space, nothing fancy but in a good way. Easy place to grab food and hang out.

The owner is very friendly and engaging, which definitely adds to the welcoming and lively experience of this place.

Tip: it can get busy, so going a bit earlier is a good idea.“

“Proto's makes the best pizza anywhere in the area! The quality, variety, and flavors are amazing! I highly recommend giving Proto's a try!“