★ MUST GO · #1 Photo via Google Maps Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
★ MUST GO · #1 Photo via Google Maps 
Must go · #2 #2 Try the Spicy Kaluna Crunch roll for a spicy tuna replica flavor with vegan black tobiko made from seaweed
Must go · #3 #3 Try the vegan Saag Paneer with tofu substitution.
Must go · #4 #4 Try the Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen with customizable add-ons like mushrooms and tofu.
Must go · #5 #5 Try the vegan chocolate ganache flavor, a consistent favorite among vegans.
Must go · #6 #6 Try the tofu katsu curry and Fiery Philly Roll for standout flavors
Must go · #7 #7 Try the mixed vegetable korma and baingan bharta for flavorful vegan options
Must go · #8 #8 Try the custom build-your-own cakes for personalized flavor combinations.
Must go · #9 #9 Try the Crunchwrap or breakfast burrito for popular, filling options
Must go · #10 #10 Try the cinnamon donuts and gluten-free vegan scones from Starfish Bakery.
Must go · #11 #11 Try the vegan Beso del Chorizo burrito packed with tofu scramble, jackfruit chorizo, and cashew crema
Must go · #12 #12 Try the creamy vegan ramen with Brussels sprouts and vegan meat crumbles
Must go · #13 #13 Try the buffalo chickn pizza with cashew ricotta, a frequent favorite.
Must go · #14 #14 Try the vegan chopped cheese sandwich with Just Egg scramble for a standout breakfast option
Must go · #15 #15 Try the vegan voodoo doll and apple fritter donuts
Dishes ranked by how well this city's plant-based venues make them, compared to the other 157 cities we track.
6 places worth stopping for donut
Try the vegan voodoo doll and apple fritter donuts
Try the Portland cream and Voodoo doll vegan donuts for classic favorites.
Try the maple cream and raspberry-filled vegan donuts.
Try the vegan doughnuts available in the pastry case
Try the vegan breakfast sandwich, praised for its flavorful, crunchy texture and accompanying salad with homemade dressing.
Try the vegan gluten-free donuts for a sweet treat
5 places worth stopping for soft serve
Try the vegan chocolate ganache flavor, a consistent favorite among vegans.
Try the chocolate salted Oreo vegan ice cream flavor
Try the homemade waffle cones which are gluten-free and highly praised.
Try the vegan Dole soft serve dessert
Vegan Almond Joy milkshake with coconut milk is highly recommended
5 places worth stopping for breakfast burrito
Try the Crunchwrap or breakfast burrito for popular, filling options
Try the vegan breakfast sandwich, praised for its flavorful, crunchy texture and accompanying salad with homemade dressing.
Try the buffalo chickn pizza with cashew ricotta, a frequent favorite.
Try the Vegan Hustler burrito, known for its bold house seasoning and great size.
Attend the regular monthly vegan food truck nights for a great variety of vegan dishes.
Completely plant-based kitchens. No swaps, no asking, no surprises.
Try the homemade waffle cones which are gluten-free and highly praised.
Try the Crunchwrap or breakfast burrito for popular, filling options
Try the tofu katsu curry and Fiery Philly Roll for standout flavors
Try the custom build-your-own cakes for personalized flavor combinations.
Mainstream restaurants where the vegan side of the menu is treated seriously.
Try the mixed vegetable korma and baingan bharta for flavorful vegan options
Try the Spicy Kaluna Crunch roll for a spicy tuna replica flavor with vegan black tobiko made from seaweed
Try the Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen with customizable add-ons like mushrooms and tofu.
Try the vegan Saag Paneer with tofu substitution.
Open before 10, good coffee, the kind of place you walk back to on day two.
Try the cinnamon donuts and gluten-free vegan scones from Starfish Bakery.
Try the peanut butter blondies and cinnamon rolls on special Sundays.
Try the vegan Beso del Chorizo burrito packed with tofu scramble, jackfruit chorizo, and cashew crema
Try the house-made cashew ricotta and black rice porridge with Japanese flavors
Weekday fuel and weekend stretches.
Try the Spicy Kaluna Crunch roll for a spicy tuna replica flavor with vegan black tobiko made from seaweed
Try the vegan Saag Paneer with tofu substitution.
Try the mixed vegetable korma and baingan bharta for flavorful vegan options
Try the buffalo chickn pizza with cashew ricotta, a frequent favorite.
The reason you planned the trip.
Try the Spicy Kaluna Crunch roll for a spicy tuna replica flavor with vegan black tobiko made from seaweed
Try the Seitan Cuban sandwich and mofongo with bechamel sauce for standout Caribbean flavors
Try the enmoladas with nopales and corn tamales with salsa verde for authentic vegan dishes
Try the vegan Pad Thai with tofu and ask for Thai iced tea made with coconut milk.
Date night. Birthday. Tell them you're celebrating.
Try the Seitan Cuban sandwich and mofongo with bechamel sauce for standout Caribbean flavors
Vegan options are clearly labeled on the menu, making it easy to order plant-based meals
Try the enmoladas with nopales and corn tamales with salsa verde for authentic vegan dishes
Try the vegan Pad Thai with tofu and ask for Thai iced tea made with coconut milk.
Where the coffee is the reason to come.
Try the vegan breakfast sandwich, praised for its flavorful, crunchy texture and accompanying salad with homemade dressing.
Try the vegan breakfast burrito from Dis Burritos.
Try the TLT vegan tempeh sandwich on ciabatta bread
Try the vegan dosa, noted as one of the best vegan meals in Denver.
Ice cream, pastry, and the honest dessert case.
Try the homemade waffle cones which are gluten-free and highly praised.
Try the vegan chocolate ganache flavor, a consistent favorite among vegans.
Try the vegan voodoo doll and apple fritter donuts
Try the peanut butter blondies and cinnamon rolls on special Sundays.
Wifi, outlets, no judgement for a 3-hour sit.
Try the vegan breakfast sandwich, praised for its flavorful, crunchy texture and accompanying salad with homemade dressing.
Try the vegan dosa, noted as one of the best vegan meals in Denver.
Enjoy plant milks like soy or almond in your coffee drinks
Enjoy freshly made smoothies and fresh-squeezed juices, especially for breakfast.
Busy rooms with tables big enough for eight.
Try the Seitan Cuban sandwich and mofongo with bechamel sauce for standout Caribbean flavors
Try the vegan chopped cheese sandwich with Just Egg scramble for a standout breakfast option
Try the Spicy Kaluna Crunch roll for a spicy tuna replica flavor with vegan black tobiko made from seaweed
Try the vegan voodoo doll and apple fritter donuts
Menus kids recognize, staff who don't flinch at strollers.
Try the vegan Beso del Chorizo burrito packed with tofu scramble, jackfruit chorizo, and cashew crema
Try the Detroit style pizza with vegan pepperoni and ricotta for a well-textured crust and flavorful toppings
Samples are available so you can try multiple vegan flavors before ordering
Try the vegan banana pancakes served with fresh berries and Vermont syrup
Try the vegan breakfast sandwich, praised for its flavorful, crunchy texture and accompanying salad with homemade dressing.
Try the Vegan Hustler burrito, known for its bold house seasoning and great size.
Try the multi-course 'Feed Me' tasting menu for a full experience of seasonal dishes.
Try the Pride Shake in June for a seasonal fruity treat
Try the enmoladas with nopales and corn tamales with salsa verde for authentic vegan dishes
Enjoy the plant-based tacos with nopales or mushrooms
Customize your burrito with guacamole as a dairy substitute at no extra charge
Try the cauliflower and vegan chorizo tacos
Try the abundant vegan family style meals for generous portions and variety
Try the pakoras and vegetable momos for authentic vegan snacks.
Try the trio of vegan bao buns—they are unique and highly praised.
The menu clearly labels vegan and gluten-free dishes making choices easy.
spinach · Vegan Food Guide All 407 Denver venues on the map. Filter by what's open, save what you'd return for, get walking directions in two taps.
Cities where the donut signature also earns a spot in the top essentials — pack a weekend around one.
Yes — Denver has 407 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Sweet Izzy, Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Unique Indian Cuisine. Spinach ranks them daily on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Denver scores 67.0/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 50 vegan-friendly venues and 77 high-quality restaurants out of 407 analyzed.
Denver has 16 fully vegan restaurants and 2 vegetarian restaurants. 50 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
Denver's top signature dishes for vegans are donut, soft serve, breakfast burrito, and the city also does sushi and ramen well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
The vegan scene in Denver leans American, Asian, Mexican. American is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
Sweet Izzy is ranked #1 in Denver by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
Spinach ranks vegan venues using the same algorithm the mobile app runs: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
The ranking refreshes daily from Supabase. The last refresh is stamped at the top of this page. Venue data comes from Google Maps, HappyCow, and Spinach's own review-analysis pipeline.
