Vegetarian in Denver

206 E. 13th Ave., Denver Capitol Hill/Uptown/City Park

303-831-6443

Vegetarian, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Readers' Choice

This Cap Hill mainstay is one of Denver's few spots reliably serving up tasty food past 9 p.m. Since Dan Landes opened City, O’ City more than a decade ago (he sold it in 2018 to the group that now owns Watercourse, too), it’s catered to an eclectic group of diners: vegans, vegetarians, late-night club goers and bar hoppers, the gluten-free, and open-minded omnivores. The menu includes poutine topped with gravy made from caramelized onions and garlic and loaded with sage, as well as a savory waffle doused in a creamy Asiago sauce. Even the legendary surly service has mellowed over the years, becoming friendly, if not particularly fast. But why rush when you can settle in at the bar with a refreshingly affordable cocktail (there are a few on the list that still ring in at $10 or less) and enjoy some of the best people-watching in town?

105 articles

Coriander

4968 Tower Rd. East Denver

720-216-0301

Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian, Best Of, Menu, Readers' Choice

1 article

Cuisine of the Himalayas

1262 Bergen Parkway, Centennial West Denver Suburbs

303-670-3370

Himalayan, Vegetarian

This Evergreen restaurant serves up a combination of Indian, Nepalese and Tibetan food, offering up curries, masalas, samosas and kormas that are all worth the drive up the hill. But the dish that brings us back over and over again? The lamb vindaloo, a graceful balance of tartness and heat -- and one of the only renditions in town that really gets it right.

2 articles

Fourleaf Chopped Salads

6840 S. Dallas Way, Englewood Southeast Denver Suburbs

303-662-1200

American, Health, Traditional, Vegetarian, Best Of, Menu

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.

1 event 3 articles

Genesee Pub and BBQ

25948 Genesee Trail Rd., Golden West Denver Suburbs

720-242-9803

Barbecue, Breakfast/Brunch, Vegetarian

Groundwork Greens

2861 W 52nd Ave. North Denver

303-455-5600

Community Venues, Health and Fitness, Vegetarian

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

Kahlo's

3735 Morrison Rd. Southwest Denver

303-936-0758

Mexican, Vegetarian, Recommended, Best Of

Chef/owner Noe Bermudez grew up watching his mom, a professional chef, cook in restaurants in his home town of Uruapan, Michoacán. Much of the food at Kahlo's, as well as at Bermudez's first restaurant, Tarasco's, is meatless simply because of tradition — but he's also a proponent of healthy eating, as evidenced by his restaurants' long lists of fresh fruit and vegetable juices. Bermudez's green chile is just one of his vegetarian wonders; the spicy, tangy sauce livens up burritos, a meatless chimichanga or enchiladas with full-frontal chile flavor barely dressed with hints of garlic, onion and other seasonings. The green chile is much the same at both locations, but we love going green inside the bright, sunny and spacious Kahlo's — a nourishing and nurturing spot for residents of the Westwood neighborhood.

5 articles

Le Peep

2525 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder

303-444-5119

American, Breakfast/Brunch, Brunch, Comfort Foods, Deli, French, New American, Salads, Sandwiches, Specialties, Traditional, Vegetarian

Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant

1710 Pearl St. Boulder

303-442-1485

Vegetarian, Recommended, Best Of, Slideshow

Vibrant vegetarian cooking is about far more than tofu and seitan. Boulderites have long been focused on meat-free dining, so they're a tough lot to impress. Leave it to Leaf to rise above the competition and provide modern, international and inventive dishes that folks actually crave. The restaurant has its own farm, so produce is at its best during Boulder County's growing season, but the kitchen supplements locally grown goods with a worldly roster. Enchiladas are stuffed with jackfruit carnitas, fried chicken is reimagined with meaty king trumpet mushrooms, and sweet-potato gnocchi are dressed with jewels of fava beans, winter squash and nutty pesto. No matter what you order, every bite is alive with the seasons of Colorado.

12 articles

Little Dragon

1305 Krameria St., Unit G East Denver

303-322-2128

Asian, Chinese, Vegetarian

2 articles

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.

2 articles

Mad Greens

222 Columbine St. Central Denver

303-333-1842

Vegetarian, Restaurants, Best Of, Menu

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.

4 articles

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.

4 articles

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.

4 articles

Native Foods

1675 29th St. Boulder

303-442-0213

American, Vegan, Vegetarian, Grocery Stores, Retail

The original Native Foods Cafe opened in Palm Springs, California, in 1994, but the chain seems tailor-made for Boulder. The concept is ingenious in its simplicity: an all-plant-based menu served up in a fast-casual manner, with table service if you dine in. That menu is divided into starters, salads, sandwiches, bowls, "chef's favorites" and decadent desserts, and there are also flavored lemonades and teas (and beer and wine) to wet your whistle while you eat. You can find soy-free, wheat-free and nut-free dishes for diners with more particular tastes than simply "vegan," and Native Foods also makes its own special meat replacements, like seitan, tempeh and even a housemade fake chicken if you're craving something like buffalo wings. Going Native has never been more enticing.

4 articles

Salida Cafe and Roastery

300 W. Sackett Ave., Salida Southern Colorado

719-539-4261

Breakfast/Brunch, Brunch, Vegan, Vegetarian, Coffee Shops

Sister Gardens

2168 W 52nd Ave. Northwest Denver

303-455-5600

Market, Vegetarian

2 articles

Turtle Lake Refuge

848 E. 3rd Ave., Durango Southern Colorado

970-247-8395

Health and Fitness, Vegetarian

Our mission is to celebrate the connection between personal health and wild lands. We manifest this goal through promoting and practicing sustainable practices. Examples of our work include growing, harvesting and preparing local, wild and living food for the community, educating about the great values of the wild edible abundance available in our area, providing local microgreens for the public schools, restaurants and stores, biking or driving on alternative fuel when possible, utilizing solar dehydrators, bicycle powered blender and wheatgrass juicer and educating about organic land stewardship practices.

Vital Root

3915 Tennyson St., Denver Berkeley/Sunnyside

303-474-4131

Vegetarian, Recommended, Best Of, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

Justin Cucci's Edible Beats restaurant group (with Root Down, Linger and Ophelia's already in the bag) turned its attentions toward the casual side of dining with this meatless eatery on Tennyson Street. All the fun and flavor of the group's previous efforts are there, plus cold-pressed juices and nut milks, a focus on health and a full complement of plates of all sizes to get you through the day. International flavors punch up dishes like an Indian breakfast dosa with sambar and mint chutney in the morning, a tofu banh mi with delicious yuca fries for lunch, and vibrant stir-fries packed with the spices of Thailand and Korea for dinner. You'll feel so good that a low-alcohol cocktail — made with those cold-pressed juices — won't induce guilt.

23 articles

Wok Uptown

1789 Ogden St. Central Denver

303-861-2888

Asian, Asian Fusion, Chinese, Pan-Asian, Seafood, Thai, Vegetarian, Vietnamese, Menu

2 articles

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