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Serves meat, vegan options available. Pub with vegan choices. Menu includes soft pretzels with vegan cheese, vegan poutine, hummus, Cuban sandwich with tofu ham and vegan cheese, vegan chicken katsu sandwich, Impossible burger, vegan fish and chips, cheesesteak and more. Most menu items include vegan listed alternatives. Open Mon 11:00am-8:00pm, Wed-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm. Closed Tue.


39 Reviews

First Review by JoannaEarich

tigre369

Points +408

Vegan
06 Jun 2026

So many options

All tastes good! Had the fry flight and Patagonia Sando. All sauces vegan on fry flight,

Updated from previous review on 2026-06-06

gabivegan

Points +154

Vegan
30 May 2026

The most delicious tofu katsu sandwich!

This sandwich was actually life changing. The sauces and slaw are just perfect, the tofu is thick and fried to perfection, and the side salad is generous and super tasty too. Cannot recommend enough!

Updated from previous review on 2026-05-30

JennyP-OMG

Points +106

Vegan
19 May 2026

Really good bar food

The menu has clear vegan options and suggestions for how to make non-vegan items vegan (ie, sub a panko crusted tofu cutlet for chicken). The staff also knows the menu and alternatives and ingredients for all items. The fried brussels sprouts were outstanding. And don’t sleep on the mixed drinks!

Updated from previous review on 2026-05-19

Pros: Knowledgeable staff , Creative sandwiches , Great drinks

Ned Harding

Points +376

Vegan
25 Apr 2026

Fantastic

Its bar food - but really good bar food. And almost everything is available vegan! The vegan "chicken" katsu was excellent.

dsrgarske

Points +24

Vegan
23 Apr 2026

Extensive menu

Almost every item has a vegan alternative. Everything we have had is yummy but my favs are the curry and the Katsu chicken sandwich

Updated from previous review on 2026-04-23

Pros: Options, Flavor

Cons: Pub fare

SoyKal-El

Points +7284

Vegan
30 Mar 2026

Pretty great spot

Bike shop / brewery / restaurant with some thoughtful vegan options. Definitely one of the top spots in Grand Junction.

frenchfries4life

Points +1241

Vegan
19 Mar 2026

Fav place in GJ

I come here every time I visit and it's always great. Many vegan options on the menu. Rotating beer selection and cocktails too! Also n/a options. This time I tried brussel sprouts (kinda spicy) and the Cuban sandwich made vegan.

nancy2023#

Points +65

Vegan
15 Feb 2026

Great Brussels sprouts!

Wonderful eatery with lots of vegetarian options. Great environment. Delicious Brussels sprouts and fries. Do not drink but saw many enjoying alcoholic beverages. Efficient service. We will be back again soon.

Updated from previous review on 2026-02-15

Pros: Vegetarian options. , Environment , Service

Cons: None

beatnikbree

Points +216

Vegan
07 Oct 2025

A literal life-altering meal

Was looking at my reviews and was shocked that I hadn’t reviewed Trail Life yet!

I’ve been here dozens of times and their seasonal and permanent vegan staples are literally life-altering.

Somewhere in these reviews, you will find someone say the Vegan Tofu Katsu Sandwich is the reason they and their partner moved to Grand Junction. I am the other half of that relationship, and am here to say, that is not an exaggeration.

To be clear - the vegan food here is so good that at least two people upended their lives and moved to be closer to Trail Life’s food and vibes. Yup, it’s that good.

TraciRatliff

Points +2653

Vegan
28 Aug 2025

Impressive!

We were incredibly impressed with Trail Life Brewing's vast vegan menu. They're not just putting a simple burger on their menu for us, they're walking the walk! My husband and I had their falafel wrap, salad, fries, brussel sprouts, and Dead Pet Series beers. All exceeded our expectations! The vibe is really great too, they had a musician on the patio singing during our visit and plenty of available tables even though they were super busy. We had our drinks and food within 20 minutes of arriving so the service is very efficient too. This place is a definite must when visiting the area.

Pros: Vegan options clearly marked and plenty of them!

RebekahGomez

Points +69

Vegan
03 Aug 2025

A Must Visit!

Loved everything about Trail Life Brewing. One side of the shop is an outdoor store and the other a micro brewery with a bar style menu. Largely burgers and curries. The vibe is really fun, lots of different brews, cocktails, slushes and sodas and the staff were lovely. Almost everything on the menu is vegan or has a vegan option. The Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts are INSANE!!

Pros: Extensive vegan menu , Portion sizes are excellent , Lots of inside seating and 4 outdoor tables.

AnnetteBruhin

Points +2791

Vegan
02 Aug 2025

A plethora of vegan options

At Trail Life Brewing you get a plethora of vegan options. Try the brussle sprouts or something coming with panko breaded tofu. Soo good!

Updated from previous review on 2025-08-02

LiveWellIdyllwild

Points +1881

Vegan
22 Jul 2025

Soooo Many Options

As you can see from the previous reviews, this is a great place for vegans to eat. Just be ready for some spicy food. The brussels sprouts are a must! Definitely recommend. Great food and they have an outdoor seating that is dog friendly. 

Pros: Alot of vegan options - well marked!, Dog friendly, Fantastic flavors

Cons: If you don’t like spicy, choose wisely

BCOKC

Points +109

Vegan
14 Jul 2025

Plentiful Vegan Options

So many vegan options, including cocktails!

Pros: Food and drinks were delicious!

Cons: No cross-contamination protections

JasonBloomberg

Points +578

Vegan
08 Jun 2025

Enjoyable vegan options

Four of us shared the following:

Vegan Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts,
Vegan Hummus and Kwarma with Falafel, Vegan Katsu Bahn Mi with side salad, and Vegan Falafel Wrap with fries

These are way better than the average bar food. Much of it is stand alone restaurant level great food. The dishes weired best were the Falafel Wrap and Katsu Bahn Mi. The tofu cutlets in the BahnMi were substantial and satisfying with tasty other items in the sandwich. It was my favorite item at this meal, with the falafel being by next favorite. I really liked that the menu is clearly marked which items can be made vegan on request, and when placing the order theircrew is happily accommodating of such requests. I would gladly eat here again the next time we are in the area.

Pros: The food, The easily identifiable vegan options on the menu, The vegan friendly crew

echory

Points +248

Vegan
22 Apr 2025

Amazing

Basically everything on the menu can be made vegan and it’s clear a lot of thought went into the vegan options. Great crispy tofu and delicious falafel. Decent prices for a mountain town. Would highly recommended.

ErinPetschke

Points +518

Vegan
21 Mar 2025

Many Options!

I love finding breweries and pubs with a lot of vegan options. Trail Life had a ton of options on their menu that could be made vegan. All of their sauces, including the tatziki, are vegan except the ranch. I shared the fry and sauce flight which had some really original and tasty sauces (the smokey tomato was the best!). I also got the cubano which was very good. I would have loved a vegan cheese on it, but that's my only complaint. I also got the Looking Good mocktail which was really pretty and tasty.
The vibe was relaxed and cute as well!

Pros: Many options, Tasty food, Non alcoholic options!- beer and mocktails

Cons: Expensive but that may be typical for the area

ericivy88

Points +46

Vegan
18 Feb 2025

Dang! Hot dang! So good

Their Google reviews with keyword “vegan” are off the charts! But only 2 reviews here. Nearly everything can be vegan (or veg)

I had the tofu katsu and it rivals anything I’d get similarly in Portland where I live.

If you’re vegan you MUST go here

Pros: Almost everything can be made vegan, Sauces are vegan by default! , Great service

Cons: None

lvd

Points +691

Vegan
17 Feb 2025

Many vegan options

The food was decent for pub food. Many items can be veganized. I like the format of ordering at the counter and having the food delivered to my table.

The food wasn’t amazing, but I would eat here again when I am back in town.

Pros: Many options

joegelay

Points +573

Vegan
05 Feb 2025

The reason I moved to Grand Junction

My partner and I moved to Grand Junction because of the vegan katsu sandwiches at Trail Life. 1-seed vegan sandwich of America if there was such a March Madness bracket.

Pros: Food, Drinks, Vibe

Cons: Closed on Tuesdays

rukeiley

Points +102

Vegan
13 Jan 2025

Vegan green curry

I don’t find vegan green curry much. Theirs is amazing. It is “traditional” Indian restaurant curry but it tastes so good. I would recommend getting it with extra veggies rather than tofu

Pros: Great green curry , Lots of other vegan options , Reasonable prices

Vegan_77

Points +342

Vegan
15 Dec 2024

Tons of vegan options

This was really tasty and super flavorful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to go back and try other items on the menu.

Pros: Plenty of vegan options, Great staff, Great outdoor seating for warmer days

Cons: When it’s busy seating can be tricky

Karazu

Points +92

Vegan
19 Nov 2024

Delicious Options

Much of their menu has vegan option available. Super friendly staff!

ImaPika

Points +61

Vegan
14 Oct 2024

Amazing vegan food!!!

There is a wide variety of vegan and “veganized” menu options, very clearly marked. I had the vegan tofu katsu sandwich and it was to die for! My non-vegan friends agreed! One of them ordered the (vegan) falafel wrap and we all agreed they were the freshest, tastiest falafels we’d ever tried. Go there! The food at this place is amazing!

Pros: Delicious food, Clearly labeled vegan options, Brews on tap - 4 oz. glass size is an option

Madisonian

Points +1711

Vegan
12 Sep 2024

Great vegan options in Grand Junction

We loved both the falafel wrap with thick pita and the vegan Patagonia, with marinated tofu. Portions are generous and staff is friendly. Another plus is the dog-friendly patio, so our pup could join us.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Generous portions , Friendly staff

sammie819

Points +201

Vegan
01 Sep 2024

So many options! Dog friendly patio!

I was pleasantly surprised and a bit overwhelmed by the vegan options! The menu was somewhat confusing as to what the vegan modifications would consist of, but the staff were knowledgeable and kind. I got the Thai vegan sandwich and fries, which were amazing.

zenmaestro

Points +857

Vegetarian
18 Aug 2024

outstanding

excellent food and superb service. most dishes can be made vegan.

Pros: service, food




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