We're calling it - Denver is one of the best cities in the U.S. for vegans.
If you're visiting The Mile high City prepare your taste buds for some of the countries finest meat-free eats including 100% vegan food trucks, quirky plant-based restaurants, and meatless all-American diners. No matter your craving - Denver will deliver.
In this Denver vegan guide, you'll discover the top vegan restaurants, local markets, nearby animal sanctuaries, and more.
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11 Best Vegan Eats in Denver
1. Vegan Van
- Best for: Deliciously unapologetic food truck eats
- Location: 3900 Elati St, Denver, CO
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Vegan Van is a lovely Denver food truck now with a permanent location as well. They are 100% vegan and focus on veganizing fast food favorites. Their cheesy gordita crunches and crunch wraps are fantastic. The must-visit food truck serves up delicious seitan and is overall a really fun place to eat with friends. Highly recommend Taco Tuesdays.
2. Watercourse Foods
- Best for: Dinner and happy hour
- Location: 837 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO
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Denver's original fully vegan restaurant. They have a large menu, a complete bar, and all their meals taste delicious. Their cauliflower 'chick'n' and waffles are out of this world tasty.
3. Meta Burger
- Best for: Classic American diner-style food
- Location: Two locations: 7950 E Mississippi Ave, Denver, CO & 5505 W 20th Ave
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Meta Burger is a local joint with a couple of locations. The vegan restaurant veganizes traditional burger/American diner food. The eatery is 100% vegan and 100% nostalgic. Their hangover 'chicken' sandwich on texas toast with a hashbrown patty is a personal favorite - don't skip their shakes!
4. Wellness Sushi
- Best for: All-vegan sushi
- Location: 2504 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO
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The best sushi I've had in my life and it's 100% vegan. Wellness Sushi has such a wide variety of beautiful delicious vegan sushi it's a true journey for the taste buds. Every sushi roll I've had has been spectacular. Highly recommend Wellness Sushi as a top choice to impress someone who isn't vegan...yet.
5. Fellow Traveler
- Best for: Vegan grub and exotic drinks
- Location: 3487 S Broadway, Englewood, CO
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This is a lovely vegan bar and restaurant that is open late and serves some ridiculously tasty vegan fare. Everyone there is always friendly, the cocktails are fantastic. Tacos Tuesdays make for a cheap and delicious vegan dinner.
6. Bang Up to the Elephant
- Best for: Quirky restaurant with delicious eats
- Location: 1310 Pearl St, Denver, CO
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A beachy-themed vegan spot with an awesome vibe and unique food. Some great curries and such. A fun place for a date night.
7. City O' City
- Best for: Vegan wings
- Location: 206 E 13th Ave, Denver, CO
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Another longtime vegetarian staple in Denver, City O' City is now fully vegan. A good selection of comfort food and delicious seitan wings.
8. Somebody People
- Best for: 5-course date night
- Location: 1165 S Broadway #104, Denver, CO
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Another fun fully vegan spot for a date. Delicious food and unique cocktails. A little bit more upscale. I recommend checking out their Sunday dinners, a set 5-course menu for a good price.
9. Next Level Burger
- Best for: Vegan burgers
- Location: 1605 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO
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Another American diner in Denver that is 100% vegan. They are pretty new to the city, but have an extensive menu. Shakes, burgers, 'chicken' sandwiches, and sides - this is a great fast food choice for a family.
10. Total Vegan Indian Restaurant
- Best for: All-vegan Indian food
- Location: 9563 S University Blvd A, Highlands Ranch, CO
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A new Indian spot in South Denver that is fully vegan. The food is delicious and spicy. Extremely friendly staff and super fast.
11. So Radish
- Best for: Groovy vegan eats
- Location: 5711 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO
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A fun, 80's themed spot in North Denver. Fully vegan, good comfort food and drink specials.
Vegan-Friendly Markets in Denver
- Choice Market - 1770 N Broadway & 2200 E Colfax Ave
- Natural Grocers - 1433 N Washington St. & 2053 S Colorado Blvd
- Sprouts Farmers Market - 4700 W 38th Ave Unit B, Denver
- Whole Foods - 1701 Wewatta St, Denver
Denver Vegan Resources
- Local Facebook Groups
- Nearby Animal Sanctuaries
- Luvin Arms - Erie, CO
- Good Life Refuge - Longmont, CO
- The Wild Animal Sanctuary - Keenesburg, CO
*This Vegan Guide was created with help from Denver local Scott Ausdemore