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    Zeal

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

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    ZEAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    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!!

    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.

    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.

    Vegan Mac 'n Cheese (gf, v)  Mojo Pork Sandwich
    Vanessa M.

    Wow, just wow! Finding a place for my mom and I to eat can be a challenge for the most part, dealing with so many allergies/intolerances (gluten, dairy, etc.) So when she came to town we were scouring the menus of boulder for some yummy gf/df options. Surprisingly there wasn't as much as we thought. We tried out zeal one afternoon and we were both AMAZED at how delicious everything turned out. Best cauliflower wings we've ever had, best vegan/ gf mac and cheese we've ever had, best cocktails. And the desserts... well we tried all of them and damn they were good. Zeal impressed us so much we came back a second time within the week. Mom keeps saying "I wish we had a zeal where I live!" I will be back for the foreseeable future

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    Thank you very much, Prestin!

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    Zeal and Caelyn appreciate the love!

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

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    4 years ago

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

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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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    6 years ago

    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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    Wayde J.

    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, Torrence! Appreciate the support.

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

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    Very grateful for the love, thank you!

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    Thank you so much, Chiara!

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    Delish meal and staff was great. Very fulfilling meal. Sat outside and very Covid friendly.

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