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    Zeal

    4.0 (75 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Pineki Açaí bowl
    Rosa A.

    I am staying in an Airbnb five minutes away and was searching for vegetarian friendly restaurants within walking distance. This little restaurant popped up and I immediately headed over. As a vegetarian, I feel like I never have options at restaurants but that certainly was not the case here. They have a variety of healthy choices to enjoy while sitting in their cute little outdoor patio. I had the açaí bowl and cauliflower bites (weird combination but it worked for me;-)! I am heading back today to try something new. I highly recommend!

    DOSA (gf, v) with masala, side of fries
    Julia O.

    Zeal is my preferred dining spot in Boulder for a nutritious and flavorful meal. Wayde is the proud owner of this amazing establishment that specializes in serving healthful and delectable treats. The atmosphere is relaxed, featuring ample natural light, along with charming jokes at every table and a central table with puzzles for an added touch of fun. Their motto, "The Food That Loves You Back," truly encapsulates the experience. Order the Dosa + Masala and a side of Crispy French Fries. The fries are the best, perfectly delicious crispiness.

    Moroccan Chicken Salad
    Andre W.

    Delicious. Healthy choices. Affordable. Must try. Great location also. College town atmosphere.

    Salmon Bowl (gf)

    The salmon bowl & cauli wings were delish!! Such fresh ingredients and amazing service. Plus the outdoor seating was so cute. Will be back!!

    Such a cozy vibe
    Matt P.

    The glowing reviews here are well deserved. We came here with our incoming freshman at CU and loved the food! The burger, curry chicken, buffalo cauliflower, the local beer, the vegan cheesecake...every dish was fantastic. Gorgeous atmosphere too. But really the highlight was the conversation at the bar/counter with two of the students who work there. They were so gracious, chatting with us about life at CU while they worked. Afterwards, my son said if the rest of the students are as friendly and down to earth as these two he's really going to love it here!

    Unnati U.

    Wow some of the best veggie/vegan food we've had. Such a cute place and really nice staff only add to the truly delicious food they have! Pretty quick service -- we went on a weekday. This place is definitely going to get really big and popular so going to try to make it up to Boulder from Denver before it does!!

    Spicy Goddess Salad
    Sarah S.

    Delicious food and very sensitive to a variety of dietary needs in our group (vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free). My friend said the dairy free/gluten free desert was the best she's ever had. I found the spicy goddess salad to be top notch! We delighted in the atmosphere and parking was easy in the garage next door with parking validation available as well. We will be back on our next trip to Colorado! Thanks!

    Menu
    Kurt D.

    I really enjoyed this restaurant as a Whole-Food Plant based eater. There are many vegan options along with other items on the menu. Real food, variety of vegetables and colors and really low oil. Sits in the same building as a hotel but is a separate business. Seated immediately. Waiter was pleasant and friendly. Atmosphere was modern with lots of exposed steel and sturdy wood seating and table tops. We ordered the Dosa appetizer and it came out quickly. Not a meal in itself but good to share with one other person. The sauces were very good flavored and little to no oils in them. Came with a bowl of Sambar soup that had lots of flavor and vegetables and very little oil. Our entrees arrived after about 10 minutes total time in the restaurant. I ordered simple Mac N Cheese (all vegan) and it came out with a hot temperature (impressive!) and the vegan cheese sauce was very smooth with very good cheesy flavor. The noodles were a mini penne pasta and cooked just right - al dente. The spouse ordered the Veggie sandwich. She forgot to ask for no oil added to the bread so there was a fair bit of oil on the bread. The falafel patty was very firm and flavorful. The other veggies on it were tomato, avocado, leafy green and the harissa sauce was NOT spicy which is good as spouse does NOT like spicy foods. I really enjoyed this meal and will definitely return when in Boulder next.

    Zeal Burger and delicious fries
    Nelu R.

    Recently tried Zeal and was a fan. I got the kombucha old fashioned, which was pretty good, and the zeal burger which was delicious, and maybe one of my favorite burgers in Boulder! I've had it several times since, and it's just such a solid, simple burger with really tasty meat! The potatoes are also awesome and perfectly seasoned. The vegan caesar, however, is not good at all, way too salty and doesn't at all resemble a caesar salad (in taste or appearance.) The service was admittedly kinda weird, and our server seemed confused herself about what was going on and couldn't answer any questions we had about the menu, but I'll still be back for the burger :)

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    Zeal and Caelyn appreciate the love!

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    Amazing vegan/gluten free Mac n cheese, and Curry! Also loved the potato wedges with their delicious sauces

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    Thank you, Julia. We appreciate the comments and lovely photos!

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    5 years ago

    Super rude staff... food late. Ignored when came in, paid $20 for mac and cheese. Expect better service.

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    Absolutely my favorite breakfast/brunch spot in this city!! Great dairy free options. Food is exceptional as are the staff! Go!

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    Thank you so much, Tara. We appreciate the love!

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    Thank you, Hannah! We appreciate the support very much.

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    Thank you, Samantha. Hope you get to hang on the patio with us soon.

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    Glad you found us, and thank you for the great feedback, Amy!

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    Thank you very much, Lisa! We appreciate the love and support!! <3

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    3.8(317 reviews)
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    Shining Star: Our Server Frida. She was warm, friendly, accommodating and so thoughtful…read more The Disappointment: THE FOOD Truffle Fries - Undercooked Brunch Burrito - Boxed Eggs, no Flavor to the sauces. The home fries were great. Salmon Ban Mi - Salmon, bun and sauce was nice, but too messy to manage in hands. Kids Mac and Cheese - The noodles were overcooked, and falling apart.

    This experience nearly broke our family. My husband who spent many years in food service was so…read morecranky from the service, or lack there of, it took my daughter and me several hours afterwards to calm him down. I consider myself a fair reviewer, and will do my best to provide constructive criticism in hopes the management will take some steps to educate their staff. My husband, daughter and I spent the night at the Boulderado on the evening of 4/23. In the morning -4/24 -while they finished packing I went down to the restaurant first to get a table as we only had about 50 minutes to go back to our room to get our belongings and check out. The restaurant was not very busy, and I thought to myself, "Great!" The hostess picked up 3 menus, then paused, sighed, and said she wanted to give the server a bit more time to catch up, and she asked me to sit on a bench, though there were multiple open tables where I would have gladly waited. My husband and daughter joined me shortly thereafter and the hostess finally seated us, saying there was only one server working. She handed us 2 breakfast menus when there were clearly 3 of us, and my husband had to get up and go to the host stand to get another one. Our server came by after some time and took our order. Oddly, we saw a different server with another table so she was not the only server working after all. She brought my husby's coffee, but no spoon. Well, at least there was a knife because several servers passed our table without even a glance. He was never asked if he wanted a refill, even when he asked for a spoon and his cup was nearly empty. She didn't even give him enough time to ask for more. The kicker was the manager, pony tail guy- standing outside the restaurant in front of the coffee bar with our server and two other young ladies, laughing it up while we were sitting there completely surrounded by no coffee. Not one person asked if they could bring us anything else throughout the entirety of our meal. We literally had to wave them down for the spoon, then nothing. Time was running out so I sent my grumpy husband and frustrated daughter back to the room to get our luggage and said I'd wait for the server to pay. I sat there another 5 minutes holding my credit card up, and even caught the eye of pony tail guy across the bar, but eventually had to just go to the bartender to ask for the bill. I likely could have just walked out without paying and no one would have even noticed! I will say the food was fine. Hubby had the Denver omelette, which he said was flavorful, and our daughter and I each had the Avocado toast which was very nice. Loved the seedy bread. However, the service-or lack thereof- left a bad taste in our mouths. We love the Boulderado and will be back, but unless there is some training of their young waitstaff we aren't likely to return to Spruce. Overall, the restaurant staff seemed completely disinterested in the customers and couldn't be bothered to even offer a friendly smile. For a hotel like the Boulderado with the reputation of a historic gem, we expect much more from their restaurant. We have dined there previously, most recently last year when we had a lovely server, a much more mature and professional lady who was lively and joked with us. It was a very busy morning and she made sure we felt taken care of even when things took longer. We left with a smile on our faces. A few final words of wisdom- 1) even if things are busy, stop by a new table to offer a pleasant word and let customers know someone will be with them shortly, even if it's not your table 2) when you bring coffee be sure you provide a spoon, and at least one check in about a refill 3) stop by to ask if your customers need anything else, and get them their check in a timely manner 4) if you are a manager, don't stand around gabbing with your staff in plain sight of your customers, while said customers are being ignored, and 5) a smile goes a long way. The only smile we got was from the bartender who at one point seemed to be the only person running the show.

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    The Kitchen American Bistro - Black Spaghetti, pink shrimp, nduja, fennel, citrus, bread crumb

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    4.1(1.1k reviews)
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    Looooved our brunch at The Kitchen! We walked in with no reservation at around 11:30 and were able…read moreto snag a table right away. The space is cozy and bright. I loved the big chandeliers and brick wall. Our server, Skylar, was fantastic. She was personable, welcoming, and enhanced the entire dining experience. My friend and I started with the churro donuts to share. These were the perfect sweet treat (because who can have brunch without something sweet for the table?) It comes with a dulce de leche and a coffee anglaise that was so delicious. For my main I went with the fireside eggs. This was exceptional! Flavourful shakshuka with perfectly poached eggs, avocado and feta served alongside naan bread. This meal was comforting and delicious without being overly filling. I can't recommend The Kitchen enough! If I'm ever back in Boulder I will definitely be back. I would love to try the lunch or dinner menu!

    The Kitchen is an American farm-to-table restaurant with an interesting gimmick: everything on the…read moremenu is meant to be shared from the appetizers to the main courses to the desserts. I came here for dinner with my husband for a work dinner and our party had seven people total. The Kitchen had a modern and rustic feel to it and the server was quick to show us to our table once our party arrived. We weren't really sure where to start, so a server recommended a few dishes for us to share and everyone ended up picking 1-3 dishes each. We started with a few appetizers: carrots which were slow roasted until they were tender and served on a bed of fluffy, whipped feta, crispy cauliflower which was fried until the exterior was nice and crunchy and served alongside tender carrots and a sweet tamarind chutney. My husband ordered a rigatoni which doused in a fresh bolognese, slices of parmesan, and fragrant herbs. We also had scallops as per the waiter's recommendation, but we were disappointed when only two scallops came out. It would have been nice if the waiter had mentioned that there would only be two scallops served, especially knowing that our party had 7 people. We also had crab fried rice, which I wasn't much of a fan of due to the saltiness of the dish. I ended up ordering the trout, which seemed to be a favorite around the table because of the crispiness of the skin. The sweetness of the candied pine nut crumble contrasted so nicely with the fish and the creaminess of the dashi yogurt paired well with everything. We also ordered a few meat dishes: pork belly which was incredibly fatty and tender and had a sweetness due to the brown sugar curing, espresso-rubbed wagyu skirt steak which ended up being fairly disappointing to everyone (the marbling of the wagyu steak wasn't quite as rich and fatty as I'd expect for a wagyu), and a double-cut pork chop, which was also incredibly tender and delicious. We also ordered a side of fries and everyone was so surprised by how large and thick the fries were, although it wasn't too different from other fries you could order elsewhere. It was a fun and interesting experience eating here, although I'm not sure I'd recommend it as it's rather pricey. It's fun to eat with a large party, though. The service can also be incredibly slow. It took a while for us to get the check or to flag down staff to inquire about the menu. We also had to fill our own water, which was a little disappointing considering the price point of the restaurant.

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    Brasserie Ten Ten - Pate

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    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    1.7 mi•Central Boulder
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    Ari was just so amazing and gave the most amazing drinks! Great service! I really enjoyed my meal…read moreand my many beverages.

    After a lovely day walking around Boulder, the Husband searched through Yelp and found Brasserie…read moreTen Ten as a nice option just a couple blocks off Pearle Street. We walked in without reservations on a Saturday evening and was lucky to have the option of dining inside or out. We were seated in the corner, which was fine except for the flies that would get trapped against the window and buzz right around us. There weren't really any other tables in the middle of the restaurant available, so we sucked it up. During the day, it was very brightly lit. But once the sun goes down, it doesn't become very dark. We were given menus by the hostess, but there was a slight delay with water service and what not. Eventually, our waiter did come by to talk a bit more about the menu. (I should note that the table was only set for a party of two and we were a party of four. So, it wasn't until our first dish arrived did they notice that we were missing tableware and plates for the rest of our party.) We mentioned that we'll be sharing a bunch of things, so this is what we ordered: The food came quickly and we did have to make room immediately. I do wish they would have paced it a bit better though. * Beet Salad $15 - They were kind enough to split this in two plates right off the get go. Since it's called a Beet Salad, I did expect a bit more beets than what was given. 3/5 * Roasted Bone Marrow $16 - This was a gorgeous presentation with three bone marrow halves topped with a little red trout roe. The accompanying buttered crusty bread was just wonderful. Although not everyone enjoyed the fig vinegar, I loved this dish! 5/5 * Fried Anchovy Stuffed Olives $12 - My mistake was seeing "fried anchovy", so I was surprised when the olives showed up. It was a lot of salt on salt. It was just okay for us and was the last thing on our table. 2/5 * House Pâté $18 - Another wow dish! The house pate was delicious! The Little Gal pretty much planted that in front of her so she could just focus on that. We did need to order more bread to enjoy all of the pate though. 5/5 * Tartare De Filet Mignon $20 - This was another favorite dish of ours and we ended up ordering another! Loved the red trout roe and crostini that came with it. 5/5 * Moules La Marinire 1 lb $27 - The mussels were so well cleaned and the sauce had so much flavor. It also came with a crusty piece of bread to soak up all that amazing sauce. 5/5 * Peach Cobbler - Before we ordered, I did ask if they had a dessert menu as I wanted to gauge how much food to get based on what desserts were available. Our waiter mentioned they had only two peach cobblers available and could put one on hold for us if we wanted it. And he did rattle off a few of their regular dessert items too. Since this peach cobbler seemed so exclusive, we did ask for that to be on hold for us. When it did arrive, I was a bit disappointed. It wasn't sweet enough for my preference. I'm not sure if it was because the peaches weren't sweet or there was a lack of sugar in the cobbler portion. 3/5 * Beignets $12 (to go) - As we were leaving, I asked one of the floor managers if they typically do something for birthdays and he confirmed that they do. He then asked if they had missed something, so I reluctantly told him that they did. The Husband did mention to the two waiters that we were celebrating a birthday, so he had told the staff. I thought that maybe because the peach cobbler took a bit longer, maybe it was forgotten. He apologized profusely and offered to send us with an order of beignets. We were pretty full and had a drive back, but he insisted and said it would only take a moment or so. So we agreed and I waited for it. The order came with 10 little freshly fried doughnut holes, lemon curd, raspberry gelee, and strawberries. We headed to the car and I enjoyed a few there. They were just okay though, nothing really special. 3/5 Overall, there were some really great highs and a couple of lows. I appreciated how the manager tried to make up for the error and did ask where we were seating, so I assume he could address it with the staff. We REALLY loved certain dishes and would return again for those. I would still rate this highly because we did have a generally good experience. 4.5 stars

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    4.4(387 reviews)
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    The friend I had lunch with today is vegan, and she suggested this place. It's loud and rather…read morestark, but inside is air-conditioned, which was needed in this 100-degree day. However, there were people sitting on their outside patio. Hardy folks, I guess! My friend was nursing a sore tummy, so she just had some grilled veggies and mashed potatoes. She loves everything she's had here. It was my first time. I ordered the chicken bowl with yakisoba noodles. It was lukewarm, but that's fine for me. I think they must have microwaved it because it was steamier as you ate down the bowl. The veggies were crisp, the noodles perfect, the chicken was tender. It was spiced at what I'd call a medium level, and quite yummy. My friend then ordered their vegan chocolate pudding, which we shared. Yummy and light. My one big criticism is that they charge $4 for iced tea. I questioned it and the cashier was kind of snippy about it, but the customer behind me approached after I dispensed my tea and said she agreed it's too expensive. The meal was appropriately priced and there is plenty of food, but the drinks? C'mon. It's worth maybe $2.50. They really should reevaluate that. It's the main reason that I gave the place 4 stars instead of 5. The other people who work there were nice and helpful. I didn't grab a fork but the server who brought my bowl cheerfully went and got me a fork and napkin. Very nice. It's obviously popular, it filled up as we sat, with quite a variety of people, from babies to seniors. I might go back, but perhaps next time I'll just get water. I hope they don't charge for that!

    Excellent food. Solid ambiance. They have recently changed how people go about getting food from…read morethem, so the line area is strangely blocked off. But I'd go back any time. Love their teas and they variety of healthy options. A Flower Child is opening in my area of the KC metro - my family and I are SO excited to have one in the neighborhood!

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