Health in Denver

Those in the know in the Denver Tech Center area have one destination in mind when they’re looking for a quick salad made with quality ingredients. That’s why there’s always a line at Fourleaf Chopped Salads, which is tucked away in a strip mall off an I-25 frontage road in a below-street-level storefront that you’d think would be easy to miss. But plenty of people manage to find it, and they’re rewarded by a board filled with specialty options and a staff willing to come up with something to the customer’s specification. After reciting the order (including type of lettuce, dressing and whichever many of dozens of toppings you like), the salad is assembled in a plastic container, then dumped onto a large chopping board; using a wicked-looking, two-handled rocking blade, a worker chops all those unruly veggies and meats and cheeses into manageable, bite-sized pieces. Salads here are fast, cheap, healthy and delicious, and somehow the shop manages to get everything done between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays.

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Fresh Thymes Eatery

2500 30th St. Boulder

303-955-7988

Cafe, Health, Menu

4 articles

The Green Collective

2158 W. 32nd Ave., Denver Highland/Lower Highland

720-708-6865

Health, Breakfast/Brunch

Among its many brightly colored and fresh-tasting offerings, the Green Collective’s menu comprises soups, salads, smoothie bowls, a vivid spectrum of cold-pressed juices, adaptogenic lattes and mix-and-match toast flights (a fun idea in the evolution of the toast craze). The floor-to-ceiling windows and natural light emphasize the eatery’s brand: bright, fresh and open.

Happy Leaf Kombucha

5700 W. 25th Ave, Edgewater West Denver Suburbs

720-708-4954

Health, Local/Sustainable, Tap Rooms, Menu

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Honey Elixir Bar

2636 Walnut St. Downtown Denver

720-328-5992

Health

Jamba Juice

14237 W. Colfax Ave., Golden West Denver Suburbs

303-271-0667

American, Fast Food, Health, Organic, Smoothies, Specialties, Traditional, Vegan, Vegetarian, Best Of, Menu

Sure, you could be virtuous and make a smoothie at home, but washing strawberry seeds out of the blender jar is a pain. Most people are more likely to head to one of the Denver / Boulder outposts of Jamba Juice, a chain 750 locations strong that's got smoothie-making down to a science (or is it an art?). Jamba's variety of drinks blend fresh fruits and juices, like the Strawberry Surf Rider with strawberries and peaches, or the Orange Carrot Karma, which combines orange juice, carrots, mangos and bananas. Add a Protein, Energy or Probiotic boost to get extra nutrients for a post-workout refueling or even as a quick meal substitute. Finding your nearest Jamba Juice is a breeze on Voice Places.

4 articles

Keto World Kitchen

9447 Park Meadows Dr. Lone Tree

833-328-5386

Health, Menu

The LetUP Eatery

9696 E. Arapahoe Rd. Greenwood Village

720-387-7815

Health, American

Mad Greens

1200 Acoma St. Central Denver

720-496-4158

Health, Vegetarian

Mad Greens was planted in 2004 in the south Denver suburbs, and has since sprouted into eleven locations along the Front Range, each of them ready to serve up some leafy greens as a respite from all those burgers, fries and burritos. Mad Greens’ concept is simple: Quick-fast-in-a-hurry healthy meals offered in a clean but spartan environment that appeals to hip, health-conscious (there are vegan and vegetarian options) urban diners. Customers can choose from signature combos like the Crazy Ivan, with beets, goat cheese (Haystack Mountain!) and roasted pumpkin seeds, or create their own salad from the variety of available greens, veggies, fruits, nuts and seeds, then top them with gourmet dressings like sherry-molasses vinaigrette. Mad Greens also has a modest selection of beverages, soups and desserts, all perfect for a balanced lunch or dinner on the go.

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Mad Greens

1600 Stout St. Downtown Denver

720-468-4173

Health, Vegetarian

Mad Greens was planted in 2004 in the south Denver suburbs, and has since sprouted into eleven locations along the Front Range, each of them ready to serve up some leafy greens as a respite from all those burgers, fries and burritos. Mad Greens’ concept is simple: Quick-fast-in-a-hurry healthy meals offered in a clean but spartan environment that appeals to hip, health-conscious (there are vegan and vegetarian options) urban diners. Customers can choose from signature combos like the Crazy Ivan, with beets, goat cheese (Haystack Mountain!) and roasted pumpkin seeds, or create their own salad from the variety of available greens, veggies, fruits, nuts and seeds, then top them with gourmet dressings like sherry-molasses vinaigrette. Mad Greens also has a modest selection of beverages, soups and desserts, all perfect for a balanced lunch or dinner on the go.

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Mad Greens

2073 S. Colorado Blvd. #2A Southeast Denver

303-756-1222

Health, Vegetarian

Mad Greens was planted in 2004 in the south Denver suburbs, and has since sprouted into eleven locations along the Front Range, each of them ready to serve up some leafy greens as a respite from all those burgers, fries and burritos. Mad Greens’ concept is simple: Quick-fast-in-a-hurry healthy meals offered in a clean but spartan environment that appeals to hip, health-conscious (there are vegan and vegetarian options) urban diners. Customers can choose from signature combos like the Crazy Ivan, with beets, goat cheese (Haystack Mountain!) and roasted pumpkin seeds, or create their own salad from the variety of available greens, veggies, fruits, nuts and seeds, then top them with gourmet dressings like sherry-molasses vinaigrette. Mad Greens also has a modest selection of beverages, soups and desserts, all perfect for a balanced lunch or dinner on the go.

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Mandala Infusion

4450 Broadway st #202 Boulder

720-370-5800

Health, Himalayan, International

Mandala Infusion brings a small piece of Tibetan culture to Boulder through a restaurant that believes that, at the heart of any establishment, is community. We are creating food that is very pure and health conscious. Our dishes are flavor-forward, enriched by the atmosphere of our Tibetan bistro, complete with a sangha table, herb garden, and a prayer wheel hand-crafted in Tibet. Our restaurant is a space for locals, for cyclists, for explorers, for the health conscious, and those who enjoy all of the flavors of life.

My Fit Foods

8101 E. Belleview Ave. Southeast Denver

303-942-1514

Health

Nekter Juice Bar

700 N. Colorado Blvd. Central Denver

720-746-9568

Health, Menu

Nest at Nurture

2949 Federal Blvd. Northwest Denver

303-390-1252

Health, Cafe

Playa Bowls

99 S. Broadway, Ste. 115 Central Denver

720-541-7193

Health

Pressed Juice Daily

1111 Broadway Downtown Denver

303-296-1234

Health

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Pressed Juice Daily

4421 W. 43rd Ave. North Denver

Health

Protein Bar

1855 29th St. Boulder

303-440-1028

Health, Menu

Protein Baris actually a fast-casual import from Chicago. The first opened in spring of 2014 in Boulder, but several others have cropped up in Denver since then. The healthy menu focuses on grilled "bar-ritos" stuffed with quinoa, chicken or tofu and a variety of veggies and sauces that trade in processed ingredients and fat for the latest superfoods -- think flax and chia seeds, kale, purple cabbage and Greek yogurt. Most options can be easily made vegan and even a hearty bowl of chili comes in chicken or vegetarian choices. It's a great lunch option for those busy days when you can't afford an afternoon letdown brought on by two-pound burritos or a pile of fries.

Protein Bar

1001 17th St. Downtown Denver

720-407-6965

Health, Menu

Protein Bar actually a fast-casual import from Chicago. The first opened in spring of 2014 in Boulder, but several others have cropped up in Denver since then. The healthy menu focuses on grilled "bar-ritos" stuffed with quinoa, chicken or tofu and a variety of veggies and sauces that trade in processed ingredients and fat for the latest superfoods -- think flax and chia seeds, kale, purple cabbage and Greek yogurt. Most options can be easily made vegan and even a hearty bowl of chili comes in chicken or vegetarian choices. It's a great lunch option for those busy days when you can't afford an afternoon letdown brought on by two-pound burritos or a pile of fries.

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Protein Bar

1755 16th St. Downtown Denver

303-893-0898

Health, Menu

Protein Bar actually a fast-casual import from Chicago. The first opened in spring of 2014 in Boulder, but several others have cropped up in Denver since then. The healthy menu focuses on grilled "bar-ritos" stuffed with quinoa, chicken or tofu and a variety of veggies and sauces that trade in processed ingredients and fat for the latest superfoods -- think flax and chia seeds, kale, purple cabbage and Greek yogurt. Most options can be easily made vegan and even a hearty bowl of chili comes in chicken or vegetarian choices. It's a great lunch option for those busy days when you can't afford an afternoon letdown brought on by two-pound burritos or a pile of fries.

3 articles

Protein Bar

1390 S. Colorado Blvd. Southeast Denver

Health

Protein Bar is actually a fast-casual import from Chicago. The first opened in spring of 2014 in Boulder, but several others have cropped up in Denver since then. The healthy menu focuses on grilled "bar-ritos" stuffed with quinoa, chicken or tofu and a variety of veggies and sauces that trade in processed ingredients and fat for the latest superfoods -- think flax and chia seeds, kale, purple cabbage and Greek yogurt. Most options can be easily made vegan and even a hearty bowl of chili comes in chicken or vegetarian choices. It's a great lunch option for those busy days when you can't afford an afternoon letdown brought on by two-pound burritos or a pile of fries.

2 articles

Rush Bowls

1665 Central St. North Denver

720-287-8244

Health

Squeeze Juicery

3400 Osage St., @Kobe An Northwest Denver

440-668-7725

Health

Superfruit Republic

1776 Broadway Central Denver

303-997-9407

Health, Menu

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