Vegan
American
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Breakfast
Family-friendly, retro atmosphere diner featuring vegan comfort foods with breakfast served all day alongside cocktails, wine, and local beer. The large menu offers choices like breakfast burrito, biscuits n gravy, nacho mamas, spicy fries, ranch burger, philly cheese steak sandwich, the vertical ruben, pancakes, and french toast. Displays local art, hosts monthly open-mic night, and a private party room is available for functions. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm.
265 Reviews
First Review by Roethke
jleverett
Points +235
Just okay - Edit
Ate here on a recent visit to Utah. Wanted to love it, but the food could be better. On the positive side, the service is friendly and fast! I had a breakfast plate. One of my daughters had a salad that was more chips than salad. The other daughter had a veggie bowl that was just okay. We did love the Mac and cheese bites we ordered for an appetizer!
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CapObvious4565
Points +16
Rude waitress - Edit
I’m 100% sure the waitresses were saying something about us because they would look at us and then laugh. The food was okay, the stroganoff was not what I’m used to. The wine flavor was too strong which I’ve never had in a stroganoff, I’m used to more of a gravy flavor. I posted a review on Google and whoever responded appeared upset with what I had to say and made some remarks. Saying that I’m “out of my mind.”
Read morePros: Brownie
Cons: Service, Management , Stroganoff
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Claudiak11
Points +368
Hooray for 100% vegan menu - Edit
So grateful to find this diner! Extensive menu is all vegan with many different types of food and protein options. I went for breakfast but they are open from 9AM to 10PM! Friendly staff and reasonably priced. 90% of the menu can be gluten-free as well. Stop on your way to or from the airport (15 minutes away) if you’re visiting!
Read morePros: All vegan, To go options, Fast and friendly service
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w3agle
Points +38
So grateful for this place - Edit
I eat here at least once a day every time I come to SLC. Sometimes twice a day. This is the best vegan food in town and I haven’t tried anything close.
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sarahomi508
Points +18
Vegan paradise! - Edit
So many options!!!! Loved the buffalo "chicken" sandwich and Mac n cheeze.
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Lilbrusselssprout
Points +227
Fun place to eat, with a community feel - Edit
Great, varied menu, we ordered a mac & cheese with spicy chik'n bites, mushroom stroganoff, and thai lettuce wraps made with tempeh & veggies. Plus, a mocha milkshake for dessert, made with locally-made ice cream. Excellent, friendly service, tasty food. Noticed lots of activities advertised, including events (e.g. open mic, all-you-can-eat pizza night, art night, bingo, trivia). Seems like a great community place. Need to go back to try more menu items.
Read morePros: Varied Menu, Great service, Fun events - good for community
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rachjtx
Points +11
Heavenly - Edit
The food is amazing, the location is awesome and the service is fantastic.
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chatreuse
Points +2274
All you can eat pizza night! - Edit
Happened to be here on an All you can eat pizza and salad night for the bargain price of US$15.00. My favourite by far was the buffalo chikn pizza, which was delicious and freshly made. I also had the mac n cheese, ham n pineapple, and artichoke dip pizza, some of which were lukewarm.
Read moreThe salad was a nice side and some much needed health.
The staff were really friendly and great (well except the one who didn't even inform me of pizza night), especially the guy who saw me looking around to get someone to cancel my order so I can do the pizza night instead.
I would have loved to come back for the all day breakfast.
Pros: Buffalo chikn pizza, Great staff
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JohnWaldum
Points +396
Tasty Diner Food in SLC - Edit
We've been coming to Vertical Diner since it open and was back at its much smaller location. This was our first visit to the larger location and it's greatly improved over the years. Many options to choose from, fun vibe and good location. Had the Chili fries, The mountain, and the daybreak burrito w/soyrizo. Finished off with peanut butter brownie milkshake. Left full and happy.
Read morePros: Options, Fun diner feel , Tasty food
Cons: Wobbly table ( biggest con)
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11jvh11
Points +52
Traveling thru - Edit
Our family really enjoyed all aspects of the Vertical Diner! Not only did they serve an all vegan menu, but they also offered a gluten-free option for almost every menu item! They also supported other local like-minded small business! Thanks!!
Read morePros: Burgers, Breakfast, Shakes
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zerovenus
Points +190
Good diner food - Edit
Tons of options, allergy friendly, breakfast all day, great staff and hours. This place is a salt lake staple! Saige is the best!!
Read morePros: Desserts , Breakfast , Huge menu
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JosephAndrew269
Points +143
Cool ass 50s diner style vegan eats. - Edit
Such a fun place to be in. The food was pretty indulgent. Absolutely a must if you’re in slc.
Read morePros: The dude cakes, The Joaquin Phoenix
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MaiaRussell
Points +106
Yummy!! - Edit
Absolutely love it. EVERYTHING is delicious. Super filling just like regular diner. 10/10
Read morePros: Burgers
Cons: Nothing
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Veats4me
Points +38
Restaurant serves 100% vegan! - Edit
Thank you Vertical Diner for bringing delicious food that is cruelty free and pioneering vegan cuisine is SLC for many years! Cheers to you and hopes for many more years.
Read morePros: Brownies, Tiramisu , Tempeh Ruben
Cons: Service (has sucked occasionally), need more legumes , closing of Kali's
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Jason.Fontana
Points +1591
Delicious. - Edit
I loved coming here for lunch so much that I came back for dinner!
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hilaurious1
Points +357
Great! - Edit
Got the nachos, Reuben, and a side salad. Super fast and great! The cheeze on the nachos was specifically fantastic.
Read morePros: Large portions, Good vibes
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pianomanzero
Points +76
Great food and friendly staff, retro atmosphere - Edit
Vertical Diner in SLC has great food, friendly staff, and a fun retro atmosphere.
Read moreAt each table they also have a complete listing of all the other plant based restaurants in the Salt Lake Valley.
We had the Vertical Tacos and pancakes with tofu scramble this time, both of which were great.
Pros: Vertical Tacos, Supports other plant based eateries, Fun retro atmosphere
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ktmast
Points +363
Excellent all vegan restaurant - Edit
So many tasty options. I want to try them all!
Read morePros: ALL VEGAN , Excellent selection , Very tasty food
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Sauntering_Zen
Points +18
Vegan Nomz! - Edit
Best vegan food in Utah! All of it is like home-made! And the service/staff is always friendly! I eat here every time I am in SLC! 💚
Read morePros: Large portions, Friendly staff, Best all vegan food
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Gingie
Points +95
Such a cool down to earth diner - Edit
The food is pretty bomb! I will say that once when we went, there were ants crawling all over, but I didn't see that issue last time we were there. I imagine they fixed it :)
Read morePros: Bomb Food, Good Value, Quick Service
Cons: Cleanliness
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SincerelySunita
Points +75
Awesome Vegan Food!!!! - Edit
Highly recommended, loads of options including some gluten-free! Food is just fantastic and the prices fits any budget!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-29
Pros: Friendly staff, Delicious, All vegan
Cons: Only one latte, Limited GF options, No decaf coffee
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NealDuncan
Points +471
Great service, ok food - Edit
AYCE pizza, awesome idea, don't see this kind of thing too often at vegan restaurants. The pizza was like your typical [censored] bar pizza, for better or worse. For me, I found that it started great but the more full I got the worse the pizza tasted. I will say their made in house sausage (the ingredient) is phenomenal.
Read moreThe fries were a little disappointing. Not crispy at all.
The dipping sauces were good. And the service was excellent.
If you're a bit of a pizza snob I recommend you stick to the traditional flavors on your visit.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-28
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Vegan_Hiker_Foodie
Points +3050
Yummy brekkie and burgers! - Edit
I had The Mountain and it was really good! My mom did a build your breakfast with mushrooms, potatoes, and tempeh bacon…it was a little strange that they all came out in separate dishes instead of just on one plate so you could eat them together. We also got burgers to go and they were good too!
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sanniili
Points +350
Amazing food - Edit
Lovely staff and even nicer food. We loved it so much, we decided to come back the next day.
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious food , Nice staff
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ColetteBartel
Points +58
Yum food good vibes - Edit
Was so happy to find this spot while passing through salt lake—we went two times in the 12 hours we were in town! We’ll priced for the portions, yummy food with lots of options, great decor (animals🥺), and good service. Yay for vegans in salt lake
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TimothyKinney
Points +20
Amazing food - Edit
Great tasting food, and great service. Their hot sauce is amazing by the way
Read morePros: Good vegan food, Fast friendly service , Awesome hot sauce
Cons: No dislikes
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EatPlantsNotFriends
Points +197
Great place! - Edit
Such delicious food. The prices were amazing, the food was delicious, and the service was quick! Everybody was very kind. I deducted a star because my spouse and I both got French toast; his was over-cooked and mine was still raw in some places. The French toast also had like four berries on it. Aside from that, it was absolutely delicious and we cannot wait to come back someday!
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