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Even PETA Would Endorse This Sandwich at Rebel Bread

By Gil Asakawa

Jun 18, 2025

Denver was just named one of the country's top-ten vegan-friendly U.S. cities.

It's a Date: A Sweet and Savory Date Away From the Crowds

By Westword Staff

Apr 16, 2025

Get some fresh air, steak and cake on this date away from the crowds that won't break the bank.

A creamy fennel-apple salad alongside deep-fried celeriac topped with whole grain mustard

The Easy Vegan Gets Creative to Launch Supper Club Amid Industry Challenges

By Abigail Bliss

Mar 20, 2025

Opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant is risky business these days, but this pandemic-era startup has found a workaround.

Soup, pasta, cauliflower wings and more vegan dishes from Watercourse Foods

As the Scene Changes, Does Denver Need Vegan Restaurants?

By Abigail Bliss

Feb 25, 2025

Some spots that were entirely plant-based have added meat and dairy to appeal to more diners.

Two hands holding hard shell tacos over bowls of Illegal Pete's menu items

We Tried the New Plant-Based Protein at Illegal Pete’s — Here's Our Review

By Abigail Bliss

Jan 10, 2025

Dubbed Taco Night, the meatless crumbles are the local burrito chain's first new menu item in fifteen years.

Two hands holding a Meta Burger sandwich featuring a plant-based patty and vegan cheese

Meta Burger, The Last Standing Vegan Restaurant in Boulder, Will Close November 29

By Abigail Bliss

Nov 27, 2024

Its also shutting down its outpost inside Edgewater Public Market.

Pizza Is Returning to Former Benny Blanco's Space

By Jason Heller

Nov 20, 2024

Your Mom's House owner James Bedwell has teamed up with chef John Mora on the upcoming takeout joint dubbed Tua Mama's Pizzeria.

Several chefs around a dimly-lit table, plating a course during Harvest Week

Powerhouse Chefs Come Together For One-Night-Only Vegetarian Feast

By Abigail Bliss

Sep 27, 2024

Tickets are still available for the October 1 Harvest Week dinner, where you can taste food from chefs like Penelope Wong of Yuan Wonton.

A person holding a vegan ice cream cone backdropped by Best One Yet's truck

The Ten Best Vegan Ice Cream Options in Denver

By Abigail Bliss

Jun 14, 2024

Discover decadent dairy-free scoops, soft-serve twists, sundaes, ice cream sandwiches and more.

various food on white plates set on a light blue table

The Ultimate Guide to Denver's Best Vegan Food

By Abigail Bliss

Apr 25, 2024

You can feast on plant-based takes on everything from burgers and hot dogs to empanadas and sushi in the Mile High.

Vegan Eatery Vital Root Adds Animal Proteins for the First Time Since Opening in 2016

By Abigail Bliss

Apr 11, 2024

The Tennyson Street eatery has served a "99 percent vegan" menu since its debut, but that will change starting April 12.

The Easy Vegan Launches Other Dog at Town Hall Collaborative

By Abigail Bliss

Apr 5, 2024

The vegan hot dog cart from the winners of The Great Food Truck Race is hosting a launch party at Town Hall Collaborative on April 6.

A tan brick building with orange signage reading "Native Foods"

The Only Native Foods Location Left in Colorado Is Now Independently Owned

By Abigail Bliss

Feb 26, 2024

A former employee cashed in his 401k to take over the Glendale outpost of the once-growing plant-based chain.

foccacia on a pan in front of a pink cowboy hat

New Queer-Owned Plant-Based Food Retailer Is Dishing Out Baked Goods and Vegan Chorizo

By Helen Xu

Dec 22, 2023

"Plant-based meat does not mean that you have to stop eating all the meat you want. But just try it. Give us one shot and you’ll be sold.”

ASLI Mediterranean Grill Opens in Virginia Vale

By Abigail Bliss

Nov 13, 2023

One of just a few kosher restaurants in the city, it's serving Israeli fare with a large selection of vegetarian and vegan options.

On the Fence Brings Kombucha Taproom to Englewood

By Danielle Krolewicz

Oct 26, 2023

Lauren Wilson and her husband, Jed, began brewing kombucha in 2017, inspired by their daughter Reilly, who was born with severe reflux.

Denver's First Vegan Sushi Restaurant Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Second Location

By Abigail Bliss

Oct 19, 2023

Wellness Sushi, which also used crowdfunding platform SMBX for its flagship location on Colfax, hopes to raise $500,000 to add an outpost in Boulder.

The City's First Vegan and Gluten-Free Ice Cream Shop Is Coming to Cherry Creek North

By Abigail Bliss

Oct 17, 2023

The shop, which has a successful location on Cape Cod, will serve ice cream in a variety of flavors as well as soft serve, sundaes, nitro cold brew floats and more.

Taste Test: Does This Mushroom Root Alternative Meat Taste Like Chicken?

By Molly Martin

Oct 16, 2023

You can try the Meati sandwich at Birdcall today for $1.

Plant-Based Robot Chef SavorEat Launches in the U.S. at the University of Denver

By Abigail Bliss

Sep 26, 2023

Using AI and 3-D printing, this easy-to-install system creates allergen-free foods to customers’ preferences.

Vegetarian & Vegan

From an Urban Garden to a Vegan Food Truck

The Cake Bar's vegan cakes get national honors

Vegetarian & Vegan

From an Urban Garden to a Vegan Food Truck

The Cake Bar's vegan cakes get national honors

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