Maintaining overall health and wellbeing can be tricky in our fast-paced, hectic world. Especially for those with food sensitivities or dietary restrictions. Fortunately, Boulder is rife with fantastic restaurants that cater to clientele from all walks of life. Here are some delicious options when it comes to eating cleanly while dining out.
Vegan Options
Leaf
This treasured Boulder restaurant is totally vegetarian and is inspired by fresh, local ingredients to create delicious meat-free food. Leaf offers a plethora of vegan options, including Jamaican Jerk Tempeh, Jackfruit Enchiladas, and Tandoori Tofu. Your taste buds won’t know what hit them.
Native Foods
Located in Boulder’s 29th Street Mall, Native Foods is the quick, go-to option for vegans in a hurry. You won’t have to sacrifice quality or health when dining with Native Foods. Each dish on its 100% plant-based menu is made-from-scratch with environmentally-sustainable and non-GMO ingredients. Whenever possible, Native Foods sources from local purveyors so they can help close the wasteful gaps in our food system.
Gluten Free Options
Fresh Thymes Eatery
Fresh Thymes Eatery is the only 100% gluten free restaurant in Boulder. Others are easily able to make adjustments, but don’t have gluten-free kitchens. Fresh Thymes, however, wanted those with gluten intolerances and Celiac to have a space where they could safely indulge in delicious delights. Plus, Fresh Thymes is a community-supported restaurant that works to end food insecurity right here in Boulder County.
The Kitchen
The Kitchen makes this list because it is one of Boulder’s most treasured restaurants and knows how to work with clientele who have dietary restrictions. This restaurant offers multiple gluten free options, and diners can trust the knowledgeable, award-winning staff to communicate their dietary needs.
Keto Options
Flower Child
As its name suggests, Flower Child is all about serving up soul-satisfying goodness to everyone in Boulder’s eclectic communities. Its made-from-scratch menu caters to all dietary preferences, including those following a Keto diet. Meat-based plates and green bowls help diners avoid sugar and carbs without sacrificing taste.
Zeal
Zeal makes for a great Keto choice because of its delicious, homemade bone broths. If you’re having trouble finding something hearty, healthy, and keto for dinner, place a to-go order with Zeal. Organic and locally sourced ingredients mean that everything this restaurant makes is good for you and for the environment.
Nut Free Options
Boulder doesn’t have a completely nut-free restaurant yet. However, several establishments, like Frasca, Black Cat, JAX, and Corrida have the capacity and expertise to assist those with nut-allergies in finding menu options that work for them.
Boulder’s restaurant scene continues to grow and diversify. We love having so many options right at our doorsteps.