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Top tips

  • Try the tempeh scramble, praised with green chile sauce.
  • Ask for vegan sausage with the pancake and crispy fried potatoes.
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  • Call ahead to join the wait list, especially for breakfast or brunch.
  • Ask for non-dairy creamer or milk in coffee drinks.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention coffee, tempeh scramble and green chili sauce.

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Also latte, potatoes, toast and vegan sausage.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for attentive service, fast service and friendly service.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, takeout, quick bites
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About

The Universal is a stylish breakfast-and-lunch spot with breakfast served all day, a full bar, and rotating grits specials. Vegan choices are limited on the largely meat-and-egg menu, but reviewers praise the tempeh scramble with green chile sauce; vegan sausage and non-dairy coffee drinks are also available.

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2911 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80211

Opening hours

Monday
08:00–14:00
Tuesday
08:00–14:00
Wednesday
08:00–14:00
Thursday
08:00–14:00
Friday
08:00–14:00
Saturday
07:30–14:30
Sunday
07:30–14:30

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

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How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tempeh, veggie sausage
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