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Best vegan restaurants in Denver

10 venues in Denver rated S to B for vegan, every tier backed by cited sources.

01
Bang Up To The Elephant restaurant, photo: Bang Up To The Elephant (業主)

Bang Up To The Elephant

Denver · Vegetarian · Vegan
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacB
VegE
NutB
SoyC

The entire restaurant operates on a plant-based, vegan menu. No animal products appear in any dish. Because the kitchen is fully vegan, cross-contact with meat, dairy, or eggs is not a concern.

02
Watercourse Foods restaurant, photo: Watercourse Foods (業主)

Watercourse Foods

Denver · Vegan · Bakery
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacB
VegE
DairyA+
EggA+

The restaurant operates a 100% vegan kitchen. The kitchen uses no animal products, which makes the restaurant safe for vegan diners.

MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 9 PM
Wed10 AM to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
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03
Gladys Restaurant restaurant, photo: Gladys Restaurant (業主)

Gladys Restaurant

Edgewater · Vegetarian
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacB
VegA+
NutB
DairyA+

The entire menu is 100% vegan and plant-based, with no animal products used. All dishes are suitable for vegans, confirmed by the venue's official menu and ordering page.

04
Somebody People restaurant, photo: Somebody People (業主)

Somebody People

Denver ·
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacD
VegE
DairyA+

The restaurant operates an entirely plant-based kitchen. All dishes are vegan. A Condé Nast Traveler review describes the kitchen as accomplished, noting it serves plant-based cuisine. No animal products such as meat, dairy, eggs, or honey are used. This makes the venue structurally safe for vegan diners.

05
Illustrative photo for Vegan Van, photo: Anna Pelzer on Unsplashstock

Vegan Van

Northeast · Vegan
VeganA
GF·CoeliacB
VegA
NutC
DairyA
EggA

The entire venue is 100% vegan, with menu headers stating 'Menu is 100% Vegan' and all items plant-based. The kitchen is dedicated to vegan cooking, with no animal products used. This provides strong structural safety for vegan diners.

06
VeganB
GF·CoeliacB
VegE
DairyB

The menu clearly marks vegan options, and staff are generally helpful when clarifying vegan requirements. The kitchen is shared with meat and dairy, so cross-contamination is possible. Specify 'vegan' when ordering to ensure your meal is prepared without animal products. Some staff may initially conflate vegetarian and vegan, but they adjust on clarification.

07
Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark restaurant, photo: Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark (業主)

Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark

Denver · Pizza · Italian
VeganB
GF·CoeliacA
VegE

The menu clearly marks vegan options and includes two specialty pizzas (Queens and The Rocket) made with Violife mozzarella. Staff are knowledgeable about vegan choices. Vegan pizzas are available upon request and are made in a shared kitchen, so cross-contact with dairy is possible.

08
Flower Child restaurant, photo: Flower Child (業主)

Flower Child

Denver · Vegan · Vegetarian
VeganB
GF·CoeliacB
VegB
DairyC
SugarE
KetoE

Several vegan options are marked on the menu. The restaurant caters to vegan preferences. The kitchen is shared with non-vegan items, and no dedicated equipment is confirmed. Staff can handle requests, but cross-contact is possible.

09
Nest at Nurture restaurant, photo: Nest at Nurture (業主)

Nest at Nurture

Denver · Brunch
VeganB
GF·CoeliacB
VegE
DairyB

Vegan options are marked on the menu (v) and the in-house bakery produces all baked goods as vegan and dairy-free. Staff are reported to be accommodating and will double-check with the kitchen. No dedicated vegan kitchen is noted, so cross-contact is possible for non-bakery items.

10
Vital Root restaurant, photo: Vital Root (業主)

Vital Root

Denver · Vegetarian
VeganB
GF·CoeliacB
VegE

Vital Root's menu is primarily plant-based, and many dishes can be made vegan. Staff members understand dietary requirements and ask about allergies. Because the kitchen is shared, cross-contamination with non-vegan items is possible.