If you’ve been reading Hey Denver for a while (and listening to our podcast, City Cast Denver), then you’ve heard us rank the best burgers in town, talk top-notch tacos, sift through Denver’s sandwich scene, and debate delicious breakfast burritos. But we recently realized it was high time that we gave meat-free eats their due. Here are our recs for the best vegetarian and vegan bites in the city.
For Full Vegan / Veggie Menus
Vegan Van: Trust us, you’ll want the Taco Bell-inspired vegan Chalupa
City O’ City: The Barbecue Mac Bowl or the Chicken & Waffles never disappoint
The Madras Cafe: Try the Spicy Okra or the Navratan Korma
Somebody People: Enjoy a refined take on roasted veggies, and don’t skip the Sunday Supper
Meta Burger: Award-winning plant-based burgers, plus sammies, fries, and shakes
Total Vegan Indian Restaurant: All your favorite Indian dishes — just vegan!
For Regular Restaurants with Great Meat-Free Bites
Sputnik: Don’t sleep on the jackfruit Cubano or the Field Roast Vegan Corn Dog
Jelly: Try the Veggie Benedict with roasted portobello mushroom
La Diabla Pozole Y Mezcal: Two words: Vegan Pozole
SubCulture: A sandwich staple with over a dozen innovative vegetarian choices (toasted or cold cut!), plus the option to make anything vegan
