I stopped in at this eclectic vegan spot for a quick healthy lunch after getting in from the airport. The folks behind the counter were very kind and relaxed. The menu is packed with superfood offerings from smoothies to salads to soups. The smoothies were pricey but they sure sounded appealing. I was a bit disappointed with my Rainbow salad. It wasn't as special as I anticipated and I found it to be overpriced barring there was no meat in it. It was still a tasty, nutrient dense lunch. I would go again but probably just to try a smoothie. Nice vibe inside though with a pretty view of the mountains! read more

Thrive - Gluten-Free Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Thrive is not just a fantastic, health conscious restaurant.. it is in fact so much more. Thrive is a community of loving people who truly want to see you THRIVE! The staff are all there because they have a shared passion for bringing awareness to the power that our food has on our lives, it is a place you go to for healing and good vibrations, the delicious raw goodies are just the cherry on top! Most of the employees are also very well informed about which superfoods can assist your specific bodily needs, so feel free to ask questions. Overall, I highly recommend Thrive to anyone who wants to foster self-growth as well as community growth, and wants to support a local business that exemplifies sustainable restaurant practices (entirely compostable packaging! Vegan!), and health conscious attitudes. Thank you Thrive! read more

Incredible, vibrant, nourishing food! And such a beautiful atmosphere, crystals and plants and high vibe music. This place will definitely leave you feeling so good! read more

Thrive is a hipster Bohemian salad and smoothie restaurant, but they also sell other drinks and desserts. They use organic ingredients and homemade dressings. The prices are very affordable. The service was very slow when i went, but it was because they had to make my dressing from scratch. The restaurant was a bit messy, could have used a wipe down. Service is like totally like super chill you know? Ordered inner flame salad - i enjoyed this one, it has a really great lime chipotle dressing that was light, yet creamy. rainbow magic salad - this one was good too, not as good as the inner flame. The tumeric + blue berries + cashews made it interesting. read more

Trying to adapt a plant-strong lifestyle! Omg what an amazing meal! The tacno salad and bacun burger...were just so incredibly satisfying and flavorful and you just feel so good and light and agile after eating a full meal here --I've never felt this good after eating a burger. This must be the foodiest vegan spot I've ever found. Seriously I could eat this food all the time. Who needs meat? Great job!! read more

Best food across the country! Must stop and try! The vibes here are unparalleled to anything else in denver. Hats of to the team who prepares the meals, from Portland to LA to NYC, some of these dishes are the best I ever had! read more

This is the real deal. The Bakun Burger was one of the most flavorful and satisfying meals I've ever had. And I'm not a vegan. I thought the portion was just right--the density makes up for it's smaller size. It's pricey, as expected for the quality of food ($25 included burger, smoothie, & $2 tip), but worth it considering how great you feel after eating such clean food. read more

Thrive - Gluten-Free Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Raw AND Vegan?! And super incredibly delicious?! I am officially in heaven. I only pray that EVERY town will soon get at least one fast food raw vegan place Btw, the food is VERY rich, dense and satisfying, so don't worry, you'll be full with a sammich or wrap. read more

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Compostable everything! So cool! We tried the burger. Was not crazy about the buns, but I'm vegan, not raw and recently gluten free. It was nice to actually have an option that won't make me sick. Nacho crackers are so interesting. I've never seen anything like that. They're good. So is that sour cream! My husband messed up the rice too. It was very very different, but glad we had this experience. I really appreciated the artwork and color of the building as well. read more

The food here is delicious. The atmosphere is welcoming. The staff is friendly and seem to put a great deal of goodness into their work. While it's difficult to make delicious vegan food for the masses, Thrive does a solid job. The Nori Wrap, Pad Thai salad, Cheezecake, and Broccoli & Cheeze Soup were delicious. We had the Rainbow Salad which was somewhat bland. I recommend they put some ginger in there to liven up the flavor. The blueberries and cashews added a nice flavor. We probably should have added sunflower seeds too. They give you every option for add-ons you could think of. The smoothies are delicious, albeit a bit pricy. It's true that raw food is expensive to make. Add to that the notion that you're not giving your money to Whole Foods - and it's all worth it. A lovely experience! read more

Man, I love this place - never seen anything like it. The staff are incredibly friendly and down to Earth. And of course this place is worth visiting for the food. Healthy, lovely, and delicious. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

The most wonderful, delicious vegan/raw food made with Love & compassion. I'm so glad to be back in Boulder enjoying this place that allows my body to "thrive" with all the nutrients they have to offer (both for me & my growing babe ). Thank you, Thrive! read more

Love it!! Best veterinarian food in the world I encourage you to come and try anything is gonna taste more than delicious is just non explainable read more

Delicious and nutritious smoothies and warm hearted people! This is the best place ever!

Fantastic raw vegan food. And amazing service. Came here to get some delicious clean food since I have a couple of allergies. I neglected to mention my allergy to garlic and accidentally ordered the taco salad bowl. It looked amazing but once I discovered it had garlic in it I brought it to the attention of management. They were very kind and gave me a free meal to replace the salad. It was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the BLT wrap. read more

You can't help but feel happy and zen in this place. It's a colorful and charming collection of crystals, buddha statues, tarot cards and mantras, like "Too blessed to be stressed". Check the chalk board for daily specials. The staff is friendly and upbeat. Must be all the crystals. Their playlist is an eclectic mix of electronic lounge and hip hop. All food is raw, vegan, gluten-free and plated to order, so be prepared for a little wait. Portion sizes are small but you will feel nourished. Their faux taco meat is totally addicting. The taco salad topped with taco "meat", cashew cheeze sauce, guacamole and fresh salsa was a flavor explosion and incredibly satisfying. Regardless of how filling the main dish was, save room for dessert, whether it's one of their chia bowls or cheezecake. The cheezecake flavor of the week was mango jalapeno. Delicious, creamy, not too sweet. Now they just need to open a location in Denver. read more

Here in Indianapolis, we have a raw/vegan/amazing cafe similar to Thrive - Ezra's Enlightened Cafe. Like Thrive, the interior and even exterior are very casual, laid back, and "come as you are." I love it. Sadly, Thrive's location could use some future plans to move into another location. It's nestled right next to Boulder High School. Sadly, we didn't put two and two together...as we visited on a Friday evening. My, oh, my have children changed since I was in high school. Kids standing outside of car windows and sunroof screaming profanity and "Go-gurt!!!!!!" Radios from cars blasting so loud you can't even think. "Why are you talking about high schoolers in this review?" you might ask. Honestly, the location of this place ruined the experience for me. Had this been a little further away from the school or in a nice, quaint neighborhood, this place would've gotten five stars. I ordered the Pad Thai. It was delicious. It got spicier and spicier as you ate it, as a heads up. So it's not for those with sensitive taste buds. The zoodles were perfectly crunchy, the flavors mixed well perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and a great consistency. The reason for four stars: - the location - the interior could use some slight cleaning up. It felt dirty inside. - keeping with the "save the environment" theme, why not serve on dishes that you can wash off? I didn't love using lots of plastic materials. read more

My wife and I were in town And she is vegan. She told me all about this place now excited she was to eat here. We went for a hike and when we got back we realized that it was Sunday and the place closes a couple hours early. They close at five on Sunday and we walked through the door in 10 minutes after seven. Corey the owner was there and he was nice enough to make her a meal anyway. The food was super amazing and she was so relieved. For me, I could not believe the service. Two hours after they close and the guy listen to her for a minute and said "yeah I can probably whip something up for you guys no problem." good service here! read more

If I lived in Boulder, I would probably eat every meal here. Instead, while I'm visiting, I've eaten most of them here. Tried the salads, smoothies, snacks and chia bowls -- everything is delicious, healthy, and reasonably priced. The environment is also funky and beautiful. Bike parking is curiously missing, which is disappointing given the clientele​ and location. read more

I have passed this restaurant a number of times and today something had me pull in. I was having an OK day, but the second I stepped inside the Joy was palpable. Everything, yes everything, on the menu looked incredible. I ended up ordering a coconut wrap, the broccoli cheddar soup, and the blue lemonade. One bite of the soup and I knew this meal was going to be one of my favorites. The staff are incredible, the space is refreshing, and the food is outstanding. I will be back many, many times. read more

The taco salad is amazing. The cashew cream cheese is to die for. I also tried their chocolate smoothie and it was delicious as well read more

Thrive - Gluten-Free Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Love to come here after a long hike. They have very flavorful, yummy soups (can never decide between the broccoli or mushroom) and filling smoothies. Always trying to come here! read more

Honestly y'all, I didn't know what to expect when we decided to come here...maybe to get into the Boulder-y spirit (?) but wow, I was surprised. As a disclaimer, I am not vegan, but I am never one to back away from trying something new and healthy. The menu had a number of new words on it, so even if you're not vegan like me, you'll get a healthy meal and learn new vocabulary at the least! We ordered the pad thai and the rainbow magic salads, and at first, they did not look like much, but they were very filling to our surprise; I felt great after eating it. And for the price ($8.88/salad), I was really impressed with the value your money gets here. The service, however, is slow, so I would not recommend this place for folks in a hurry. Nevertheless, give this place a try if you're in the area and you're seeking a fresh and wholesome meal. read more

Thrive - Pad thai - Gluten-Free Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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I really enjoyed my Tacno Salad and my sister had the Pad Thai. We sat outside and our meals were delivered to us in eco-friendly containers. Eclectic design. read more

Most amazing atmosphere and food! The cheesey broccoli cheddar soup is amazing, definitely a must have. I tried a daily treat special which were carrot cake "doughnut" holes and those were delicious as well. read more

Thrive - Gluten-Free Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

We love Thrive, new Raw & Vegan restaurant that is downtown near the park and not far from the creek. Such care goes into each Healthy dish. The meal my partner and I had was delicious! No worries for our special diets. They offer all Gluten free, vegan and paleo options, so good and unique, they can be found no where else! I can't wait to try the smoothies next! read more

So excited for this raw food restaurant! You guys help me stick with my diet and feel healthier!

Great vegan hippy joint in Boulder. All the food we ordered was excellent and the hippies were authentic and friendly. They make their own ice cream to order with liquid nitrogen which was great and quite a spectacle. read more

Thrive - Try this at home if you have liquid nitrogen - Gluten-Free Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Check it out! Great vegan stop in Boulder-not to be missed. Super friendly staff-tasty food and a fine vegan selection! read more

Thrive - 5 Star Pad Thai Bowl - Gluten-Free Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Very friendly and welcoming staff! Only downfall is that the food isn't that filling for how much it's priced.

This is Boulder's only raw food restaurant. The food is really yummy. Of course it is high fat, but also super nutritious. They even add suplements to their dishes. If you are looking for something healthy and tasty this is a great option. read more

I am not a vegan, and have never been a vegan. Though it's sometimes exhilarating for me to romanticize about becoming one, as I believe it to be a conscious and compassionate decision, I am still very much a meat-eater. Thrive not only serves delicious vegan food, but food that could probably help one make that transition. Interestingly enough, I may have never found this place if not for Yelp, as it is indeed quite tucked away behind some trees across from Boulder High School. However, as soon as we were looking for it, it was astonishing that we had never seen it. With a garden up front, patio-styled seating in the shade, and a bench swing, this also seemed to be a very friendly hang out. Going inside, we found the same vibes. To be sure, this menu is a new approach. For someone who might be used to ordering a sandwich, entree, or being directed towards the main dishes, this will be a surprise. Smoothies, salads, and porridge/pudding dishes are the premiere choices here. This definitely didn't redirect for us, and we gladly picked out a few: Pad Thai, Inner Flame salad, Cheezy Broccoli Soup, and Banana Sushi. The lady behind the counter said we could go outside, and she'd gladly bring us the food. When another lady came out with the food, she mentioned that the Banana Sushi would not be ready for 20 minutes, if we wouldn't mind waiting - of course not, we had plenty of food at this point, so it was no worry. We dug in. The Pad Thai was probably the standout dish here. I couldn't have imagined that a vegan dish could get so close to the pad thai that is so near and dear to me, but I will absolutely crave this from now on. Who knew you could use zucchini strands instead of rice noodles? The Inner Flame was a delicious and hearty salad that packed a punch via chipotle lime dressing, complete with an avocado and all of the best veggies. The Cheezy Broccoli was also very good, and honestly quite beautiful - but definitely don't order this if you're expecting the taste of cheese. It had more of a consistency of a smoothie, and the generous portion of broccoli definitely made it kind of gritty. My guess is that cashew cheese was involved? At last the lady returned, bearing bad news that the almond butter was not forming in the way they'd prefer, so she offered to switch out my order for some cheesecake (she couldn't have known I'm a cheesecake fanatic) so I happily accepted and scarfed it down before I could take a picture. Sorry... Definitely very good. Not only did this place have wonderful food and a great atmosphere, but a friendly and empathic staff that was willing to go the extra mile. Will be returning. read more

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What a find! I can't believe I've not been here before now. I think that the odd exterior never really drew me in. Finally tried it this week and I'm hooked. The food is amazing. You feel (as you should after eating at a raw, vegan restaurant) super healthy after your meal. The food is mostly salads / bowl type dishes. I'd love to try the soup sometime and they had a sandwich on special that sounded great. The rainbow magic salad is my fave. The tumeric dressing makes it. The pad Thai is a bit too gingery for me. It's very good, don't get me wrong, but I don't love such a potent ginger taste. I've never ordered kombucha. They had a rosebud flavored one on tap that I decided to try (when I've tried others over the years they're all too vinegar-y and I didn't like them at all). This one was legit. Highly recommend that as well! I think I'll be here weekly now read more

When I walked in here, it immediately reminded me of my yoga studio....that I had not attended in almost 3 years. I think it was the earthy, hippie vibe going on. Needless to say, I felt a weeee bit out of place. Service was friendly though and more importantly, the food was really good. Wish I could've tried their whole menu, but I can only eat so much since raw food is crazy filling. Ordered the Pad Thai Noodle Bowl and a side of nacho kale chips. I kept thinking about how I could recreate this colorful bowl of healthy deliciousness, but let's be real, I'm way too lazy to wash and prep all the veggies going into this. read more

Thrive - Pad Thai - Gluten-Free Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Must try: nori wrap SO good! Lavender Luna was light and refreshing Pad Thai: delish and super filling Natural High: my fave smoothie out of the two we tried tonight. This place is great! read more

The Tacno Salad is a MUST! It's amazing! Great service, curbside pickup and quick turnaround. The burger wasn't quite as amazing, but still good!. Smoothies are bomb! read more

Everytime I walk into Thrive I feel like I'm stepping into a new dimension. Their high-vibe menu is always delicious, their service is welcoming and kind, and their attentiveness to delivering high quality, wholesome food is appreciated by my body and mind. One time when I was sick, I ate their miso soup and a super smoothie 2 days in a row and attribute my quick recovery time to the vibrancy of the food. I highly recommend checking them out to feel amazing in your body and connected to your food. Thanks Thrive! read more

Today I called thrive from Chicago to order a drink for my daughter who was not feeling well and goes to school at the university -" They were so so nice and delivered the drink to her personally Highly recommend this place I go there whenever I'm in boulder --the best !!!! Have so many remedy customizations in their drinks and food options Thank u thrive :) read more

This all vegan restaurant got big props for friendliness and high food quality alone. I had the Nori wrap, which was tasty, fresh, and filling. I tried my first cashew milk vegan smoothie "Tropical Sunshine" and it was good...not real sweet, so I would've added honey or agave nectar at home. Ended the meal with one of their cookies - it was oatmeal and more like an energy bar - less sweet and grainy. Will stop back to try the Curry or Pad Thai Salad. read more

Absolutely amazing hidden gem in Boulder. If you are looking for something nutritious as it delicious this is the spot. Customer service was outstanding, staff did their best to provide a phenomenal experience. I order the Tacno entree it was incredible, it really packs a punch so if you enjoy spicy food this is the salad for you. All dressing are made in house using all raw ingredients. I look forward to my next visit. read more