There are a couple questions that almost always come up in conversation when I tell people I go to CU Boulder. The most popular is one I’m sure we all hear far too often and doesn’t need repeating, but the second is unique to a small community within CU. The vegans.
“HOW do you survive on a vegan diet in college? Isn’t that difficult? Are you starving, like, all the time?”
Or something along those lines. The thing is, it’s a piece of (dairy free) cake. Plus, living in Boulder makes it an exciting new adventure every time I go out to eat with friends. So to answer the question I’m tired of answering, here are just a few of my favorite vegan spots in town (in no particular order).
P.S. If you aren’t feeling the whole plantbased lifestyle just yet, don’t worry! Most of these places will have options for you as well.
Lyfe Kitchen
Location: Pearl Street
My favorite: Kale caesar salad
And to drink: Banana date smoothie or cucumber mint Lyfe water
Hungry Buffs: Yes
Rush Bowls
Location: The Hill
My favorites: Yoga Bowl, Beach Bowl, Power Bowl
Hungry Buffs: Yes
Zeal- Food for Enthusiasts
Location: Pearl Street
My favorite: Macro Bowl
And to drink: Juice Flight (a shot of each of their juices!)
Hungry Buffs: No
Native Foods Cafe
Location: 29th Street
My favorite: Twister wrap or taco salad
Hungry Buffs: Yes
Buchanan’s Coffee Pub
Location: The Hill
My favorite: Bobo’s Oat Bars (sold throughout Boulder, and always a life saver)
And to drink: Almond milk latte or their kombucha
Hungry Buffs: No
Freshii
Location: The Hill
My favorite: Vegan chili
And to drink: Any of their juices
Hungry Buffs: Yes
Wonder Press
Location: Pearl Street
My favorites: Banana Chip smoothie, Verde juice, Crave You milk
Hungry Buffs: No