Whenever I travel to different states or places I ALWAYS want to try new vegan restaurants! It is one of the most exciting things about traveling… the food. Now keep in mind… not all of these places are going to be healthy BUT they do have healthy options. Sometimes you just want to be bad with your food choices and that’s okay!
Vegan food will STILL have more veggies than some of the other restaurants out there which is great cause then you do not feel guilty about eating it all the time.
I will have a future post of all my favorite vegan junk food! And I have tried a lot… So after this article please comment down below so I can see some of your favorite places to eat in your state!
Lets get into… 14 of The Best Vegan Resteraunts in Denver
City o City
This was my FIRST vegan restaurant that I went to. I love City O City and it will always be my go to for a bit of unhealthy filling vegan comfort food. The atmosphere is very different from other places. It has a hip young urban feel to it.
They have a small outdoor area that’s so nice in the summer time. I will admit parking is a little tough but there are a couple of parking lots nearby that you can walk too! There is also a museum right down the street for afterwards!
My personal favorite foods that I have tried there are…
- Chiken and waffles– They are so crunch and made with cauliflower (can be saltier on some days so watch out for that)
- Bbq mac wrap
- Their biscuits and gravy
- Vegan pizza with their homemade cashew cheese
- The poutine
- Vegan breakfast burrito with their vegan gravy and vegan queso
I also am a huge fan of their kombucha for gut health and some of their baked goods are okay… but the place next door is where they get their deserts so check them out afterwards!
Courtesy of Native Foods Instagram
Native Foods
Ahh Native foods! This is a California based restaurant that is almost like a fast food place like Noodles and Company. They have all Vegan food so anything you get will not have a chance to be in contact with dairy or eggs. They also have gluten free options which is great for all you gluten sensitives out there!
They have some cool salads, crispy chiken nuggets and delicious deserts. I love their chocolate chip cookie and oatmeal cream pie. I have just recently discovered them so I still have some more exploring to do. I have tried the crispy chicken sandwich and a burger that isn’t on the menu.
What’s cool about native foods is they change their menu every season with new foods and occasionally some new desserts.
Courtesy of Watercourse Foods Instagram
Watercourse Foods
This restaurant is gorgeous! It has a really cool urban industrial type look. This is a great vegan restaurant for those who might be more health conscious.
I have yet to try their foods as it is a little far and I always just want to go to city o city… But I really want to try it out. One of my friends at my church has been there and says its super fresh and nutritious. Some of their menu items include:
- Cauliflower wings and Seitan wings(more protein in these)
- Southwestern salad
- Buffalo Tempeh burger
- Seared tofu
- Street Tacos Platter
- Mac and cheese
They even have a kids menu for those who need something for the kiddos. They even have a lavender latte which… sounds bomb!
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Beet Box
Okay so this one is important because… Vegan sweets and donuts. All my time being vegan it is so HARD to find a vegan bakery or even just vegan donuts! Its really frustrating when I just want donut. It can be hard not to give in to Krispie- Kremes but then I think about all the fat, oil, sugar and animal products that I pass. Beet box is such a cute little vegan bakery that has delectable treats like cake and pastries. They also have sandwiches if you are craving a Sammy.
Some of their treats include:
- Cinnamon rolls
- Croissants
- Tarts
- Baked donuts (with GF options!!)
- Fresh baked breads
- GF muffins
- GF scones(omg I miss starbucks vanilla scones)
- Brownies
- Special cakes (can do wedding cakes)
Sorry not sorry if I got your sweet tooth riled up! Hehe
Courtesy of Vital Root Instagram
Vital Root
A super cute trendy café that is actually pretty spacey. They have happy hour as well if you are into that sort of thing. They have really fresh Veggie inspired foods that are intriquet and think of your health and your body in mind. They also have a “raw” dinner first Monday of the month. They are also GF.
Some of their menu items are:
- Cashew queso dip
- Everything bagel with avocado toast (no eggs/)
- Banh Mi tacos where they have edamame and tofu with fresh veggies
- Sunflower risotto
- Falafel wrap
- Korean stir fry
When ordering here, make sure to specify that you are vegan so they can swap out ingredients for you! They are 99% vegan lol.
Garbanzo
Some people like med food some don’t. Me being
Voodoo Donuts
This is a cute breakfast option BUT all of the other places I mentioned earlier besides garbanzo, all have breakfast options.
I would suggest checking out those places first before coming here. I am not a huge fan of Voodoo Donuts because of all the junky sugar that’s in it, but if you want to check em out they are a cool place.
They may or may not have vegan donuts so you may have to call and check before you go in! They have them but maybe not all options.
Nooch (vegan market)
This is a cool little market that has vegan grocery items like marshmallows, chips, vegan cheese, and just cool vegan junk foods and other things you might want to try! This is perfect for snacks in the hotel room to stock your purse or mini fridge with!
Moxie Eatery
This is a little shop right near my hair salon that I really enjoyed! I have only been once but I really liked it because it was fresh, filling, and comforting! Not busy at all too which is great because some of the places nearby are busy AF.
I like where this place is located too as it is on a strip street with lots of little shops everywhere! But don’t break a sweat if you don’t make it here. Highly recommend the other local places before this one.
Courtesy of The Corner Beet Instagram
The Corner Beet
This place in adorable little corner organic coffee shop that has very different vegan options! I have been wanting to try this one for a while now and am super excited to try it. Not all items are vegan but most are!
Some of the items include:
Toast with hummus cucumber, tomato, onion and sprouts with a balsamic glaze, add avocado for more creaminess!
They also have zaatar which is a Lebanese blend of spices just order without the cheese and you’re good! They also have smoothies, fresh pressed juices, and acai bowls.
Courtesy of Make Believe Bakery Instagram
Make Believe Bakery
This is the bakery right next to City o City. They are really small but delicious! They make everything fresh every day and is 100% vegan. Some of their treats are also at watercourse.
Some of the treats include:
- Banana bread
- Sweet potato cinnamon rolls
- Scones
- Cookies
- Brownies
- Pies
- And super fresh bread
- You can also get cake! (Vanilla bean cheesecake any one?)
Snooze
I have a love hate relationship with Snooze. Mainly because every time I go there, its packed and doesn’t have any sweet vegan breakfast options! Its also pretty pricy for the amount you get.
However, it is really filling which I like. There are also a few here in Denver in different locations. The one I go to is very close to my house, so for a quick savory breakfast I hit up Snooze.
I like getting the breakfast tacos with no cheese, add avocados and swap out the eggs with soyrizo! Its crazy how good the rizo is!
Sputnik
This is a more old timey retro restaurant that has a whole vegan menu! So this is great place to go if you want to take some meat eater friends here! They have some vegan breakfast options, sandwiches and salads. Their menu isn’t as big as some of the other places mentioned though.
Some of their items are:
- Roasted vegetable curry
- Cubano
- Israeli falafel
- The chimi
- vegan corn dog!
- And breakfast scramble
Bang Up To The Elephant
This name sounds really cool but it something I just recently found. Their menu offers vegan options for most of their things which is cool!
A lot of their food is very unique and different from any restaurant I have been too! They have things like Cruise ship pasta, Habanero pineapple soy wings, Mapo Tofu, Cali Chicks (Chickpea fried cauliflower), plantain chips and friends.
They even have DONUTS. This place is a jerk restaurant.
I love these places and hope you will be able to check them out the next time you come to Colorful Colorado!
If you want to know more places I could check out while I still live here( Colorado Native) Let me know! I will be happy to do some exploring since Colorado is so big!
Xoxo
Dacia ♡ ♡ ♡
