Best Denver Vegetarian Restaurants

The outdoorsy health-conscious culture of Denver, Colorado bodes well for vegetarian restaurants. There are many vegetarian restaurants in Denver to choose from, and they cater to a range of tastes. Here are some top picks among vegetarian restaurants in Denver. Search for these Denver vegetarian restaurants online to get a more detailed view of menus and prices. Also, don't forget to book ahead. Denver has a strong dining culture so these restaurants can fill up quickly, particularly on the weekends.

Mercury Cafe

This choice of vegetarian restaurants in Denver is located at 2199 California Street . The Mercury Cafe has an artsy, bohemian vibe which is complemented by weekly poetry slams. The menu has a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner vegetarian fare. One of my favorites is the vegetable quesadilla with beans, mushrooms and spinach. It is served with goat cheese, vegetarian chilli, lettuce and tomato for $9.00. If you like tofu, there are lots of menu items to please, including a tofu burrito, spiced tofu and tofu rancheros. Don't worry if you don't like tofu though - there are just as many vegetarian items using other sources or protein - beans, chickpeas, etc. Also, don't miss the omelettes made with organic eggs - a great start to a lazy Saturday.

Watercourse Foods

Fresh, quality ingredients are the foundation of this choice for vegetarian restaurants in Denver. The Watercourse Foods Restaurant is located at 837 E. 17^th Ave. in Denver. Watercourse Bakery is located at 214 E. 13^th Ave. in Denver. Another of its restaurants is called City O' City and is located at 206 E. 13^th Ave. in Denver. City O' City is a coffee house and bar serving a variety of vegetarian pizzas - yum!

Watercourse Foods has some great appetizers, including Nachos: Blue corn chips topped with green chile, refried beans, a jack/cheddar blend, and avocado. Also you can choose from a variety of sandwiches, wraps, soups and scrambles.

Duo Restaurant is located at 2413 W. 32^nd Ave. The interior is stylish and the food is equally attractive. The menu includes lots of meat as well as vegetarian dishes. For an unusual appetizer, try the grilled cheese - almond crusted with tomato sherry essence and pickled vegetables for $7.00. For dessert, try the chocolate cake with malted milk ice cream and chocolate popcorn. Duo Restaurant gets its ingredients from local farmers, lending fresh, regional flavours to vegetarian cooking.