Just BE Kitchen | Gluten-free in Boulder

Naomi Amaya Love
06/03/2026

2

I really appreciate the intention behind this place and wanted to love it. The concept is great, though the experience unfortunately fell flat for me. The menu felt a bit scattered and not very enticing. It was hard to understand what flavors would pair well together. I ordered the green chili. It initially came out lukewarm and had to be sent back. When it returned it was extremely salty. It honestly tasted like a year’s worth of salt in one small bowl. The pork inside was also surprising. Instead of pulled pork, which is typical in most green chili, it contained chunks of ground pork which created an unpleasant texture. I also ordered the chicken quesadilla and did not realize it had pesto on it. The flavor combination with the green chili did not work well and the quesadilla itself was not very good. After eating I ended up with one of the worst stomach aches I have had in years. My heart rate went up and my tongue had a strange sensation similar to the reaction I sometimes get from MSG. I do not know if any was used, though the reaction felt similar. The stomach ache continued for a couple of days. My friend came with me because she has several food intolerances and was excited to explore the menu. She ordered the cauliflower, gnocchi, and the almond brownie. The brownie was excellent and easily the highlight of the meal. The roasted vegetables with her dish were also very good. The cauliflower dish was a huge portion and unfortunately not very good. The gnocchi was also disappointing and she only had a few bites. The next morning she woke up with red spots on her skin that seemed like a reaction to something she ate. I truly appreciate the idea behind this restaurant and the effort to avoid seed oils and offer alternative ingredients. I just wish the food itself had matched the vision.

akala lemus
17/08/2025

5

Amazingly delicious!! The manager Mike was kind enough to help me enjoy a custom wrap to fit my dietary restrictions using what ingredients the kitchen had on hand. Gluten free tortilla, mixed veggies, avocado, riced cauliflower, garbanzo beans, vegan pesto and vegan cheese sauce! I was also given a side of vegan ranch. All of this healthy food served with love from the chefs who created it at an affordable price. I left full, happy and vibing 💚✨ can't wait to come back with friends and family to enjoy more good food, great ambiance (loved the music and relaxing on the outdoor patio away from road noise) and terrific people! Highly recommend!!