Every year, at least since 1994, people have been celebrating World Vegan Day on November 1. That being said, you don't have to be a strict vegan to enjoy Denver's vegan fare.
Fortunately, there are plenty of options from which to choose. To help, Hoodline combed through Yelp data and applied our own secret sauce to come up with the best vegan destinations in Denver.
1. Root Down
Topping the list is Root Down. Located at 1600 W. 33rd Ave. in Highland, the New American spot is the most popular eatery for vegan fare in Denver, boasting 4.5 stars out of 2,950 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant, which uses wind energy and operates on principles of sustainability, serves globally influenced seasonal cuisine, such as veggie burger sliders, red rice risotto and tofu paneer. It has two on-site gardens, which produce seasonal vegetables for the eatery and its sister restaurants, Linger and Ophelia’s.
2. City O' City
Next up is Capitol Hill's City O' City, situated at 206 E. 13th Ave. With four stars out of 1,757 reviews on Yelp, the traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite. The menu offers vegan options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night, including kimchi pancakes, barbecue tofu mac and cheese, and miso cauliflower with shishito peppers.
Craft beer, wine, cocktails and coffee are also on offer.
3. WaterCourse Foods
Uptown's WaterCourse Foods, located at 837 E. 17th Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the vegan comfort food spot four stars out of 1,686 reviews. The menu features dishes like scrambled tofu skillet hash, Buffalo cauliflower wings and tempeh chorizo nachos.
4. Beet Box
Beet Box, a vegan bakery in Five Points, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 401 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1030 E. 22nd Ave. to see for yourself. All pastries, breads and cakes are made from scratch. Try sandwiches like the tofu banh mi or the cremini panini.
5. True Food Kitchen
Then there's True Food Kitchen, which has earned four stars out of 1,064 reviews on Yelp. You can find the New American spot that caters to vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets at 2800 E. Second Ave., Suite 101, in Cherry Creek. The seasonal menu currently features kale guacamole, dashi ramen and butternut squash pizza.
