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Chopstickers

Chinese Bao, Vegan Menu

Worth ordering: Baonamed in 26 reviews

Try the water-fried vegan bao for a crisp bottom, or order them steamed for a soft texture.

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Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes

  • Good to know: Confirm the bao filling when ordering: one reviewer reports being served pork bao by mistake after ordering vegan bao.
  • The vegan dan dan noodles are a popular choice; reviewers describe them as spicy, with peanut-chili sauce, bok choy, and varied textures.
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  • Clearly marked vegan dishes and helpful staff can make it easier to navigate the mixed menu.
  • Expect a busy lunch rush to affect speed; one reviewer noted delays during a crowded conference-week lunch.

People mention

Dan dan noodles, mapo tofu and steamed bread.

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Also noodles, apple soda, fried rice and seaweed salad.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and affordable.

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Also praised for fast service, cozy atmosphere, good value and attentive service.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Chopstickers is a casual Chinese spot known for vegan steamed and water-fried bao, plus vegan dan dan noodles with a spicy peanut-chili sauce. It’s a quick-service, reasonably priced choice for lunch or dinner, with indoor and outdoor seating; reviewers also mention generous portions and clearly marked vegan dishes.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Chopstickers · dine-in · 3 dishes

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1617a California St, Denver, CO 80202

Opening hours

Monday
10:30–21:30
Tuesday
10:30–21:30
Wednesday
10:30–21:30
Thursday
10:30–21:30
Friday
10:30–21:30
Saturday
10:30–21:30
Sunday
10:30–21:30

the food

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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, peanuts

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

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