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American
Beer/Wine
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Take-out
Fusion
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Fast-casual vegetarian restaurant opened summer 2016. Uses whole foods, nuts, nut milks, coconut, tofu, seeds, sprouts. Offers fusion meals, smoothies, vegan desserts, and gluten-free options. Staff is open to customizing to suit your food preferences. Confirmed open May 2020. Previously vegetarian but introduced meat and fish to the menu April 2024. Open Tue-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
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60 Reviews
First Review by kenvegan
sarahrose66
Points +123
Flavorful - Edit
Everything tasted amazing! The staff was friendly and attentive and the atmosphere very welcoming. The Korean wings were my favorite, they were light, crispy and full of flavor.
Read morePros: Friendly and inviting, Flavorful food
Cons: None
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GBplantpowered
Points +2054
Yummy in my tummy! - Edit
Everything I had was delicious!! I wish they were closer to Fort Collins....
Read morePros: Awesome vibe. Love the plants on the walls!, Delicious flavors, Many choices
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Stef-A-Nie
Points +132
Great Food & Large Portions - Edit
Everything I got here was amazing! Cobb salad, cauliflower, risotto, cashew queso, and coconut margarita were all on point!
Read morePros: Substantial salad options, 99% of menu can be made vegan, Large portions
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tomtheplantsman
Points +862
A Treasure - Edit
First spot I stopped by for food on my trip to Denver; great atmosphere, friendly folks working here, and the food is top notch
Read morePros: Abundant options, Cool space
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rionthelion
Points +406
A Must Stop and Eat Here type of place - Edit
Love. Love. More Love. So good. So fresh. So wonderful. So kind. Great choices. I love it so much. The country fried tofu needs to become a full blown side option. It’s on the kids menu, and I still order it but it’s so good. Everything here is so good. The best. Stop here every time I’m in Denver. Lovely vibe.
Read morePros: Kids menu, Lots of choices, Menu 100% amenable
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ljmp2571
Points +174
Wonderful flavor - Edit
I absolutely love every dish I have tried here. The price is reasonable for the amount of food and the flavors are absolutely incredible!
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Panchali
Points +45
Sunny Veggie Restaurant - Edit
This is such a great little restaurant, the food had amazing flavors, it was well priced and the shop had a beautiful sunny atmosphere with open air seating and lots of plants!
Read morePros: Wonderful flavors, Kind staff, Lovely atmosphere
Cons: None, it was wonderful!
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FionaMarie
Points +44
So yum - Edit
Loved everything except the coffee.
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CassandraWiller
Points +35
Excellent Understanding of Flavor - Edit
This was my first stop when visiting Denver. I had the bahn mi tacos and the sunflower risotto. Both were delicious, well-seasoned, and well-balanced such that I'm confident everything there is probably delicious. Very filling and great textures. Extremely nice staff, as well!
Read morePros: Well balanced, Well seasoned, Filling
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thetravelingvegan
Points +1258
Fantastic Denver welcome - Edit
After a long day of travel into Denver Airport this was an easy on and off from Highway 70. Order first and then wait for them to bring your food. We had queso with nacho chips, Korean BBQ, salad, soup of the day. Fresh and friendly, can’t go wrong. And a hip neighborhood with all kinds of coffee shops, artsy!
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Ryah.Mayer
Points +311
Fun energy and interesting food - Edit
This is a great place if you are looking for a healthier option you should head here! Super fun place the atmosphere is great. Not all vegan, but can make 99% of the menu vegan and the staff is well informed on what vegan is.
Read morePros: Lots of healthy vegan options , Great atmosphere
Cons: Expensive , Possibly not the best place to bring non vegans
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lavidatequila
Points +167
Heathily Indulgent - Edit
Had a late lunch here on Mar 12 — our second in 2 years. B had the Vital Cobb salad, vegan style (sub tofu for egg); it was ginormous & shared with J and we loved all the yummy components. And a delicious PB tahini cookie split for dessert. J had the best “queso” & chips he says he’s had in ages, better than the prior weekend in Texas — along w/ buffalo style broccoli & cauliflower and a sandwich made vegan by subbing the Havarti for another.
Read morePros: Almost all can be made vegan in a good way, Modern atmosphere
Cons: A tad pricey but generous portions, Counter service but they bring you food
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pikesperk
Points +1288
Wow, what a find! - Edit
What a great spot! Great food and desserts almost all vegan or can be. Staff was helpful and this is a nice laid back place, order at the counter and find a seat. Had some soup and a beet brownie, yum! They have a grab and go case too.
Read morePros: Quick , Most Vegan or adaptable
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schel112
Points +956
Gooood! - Edit
Almost everything can be made vegan here, except for the sunflower rissoto arancini that I wanted to try. Got the bahn mi tacos, yuca fries with banana chimichurri, and a tiramisu. Everything was awesome! But I wish they had vegan cheese to stuff the rice balls with.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Super fresh
Cons: Item I wanted couldn’t be made vegan
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the_artnerd
Points +46
An EXCELLENT Vegan destination. - Edit
Vital Root is one of my favorite Denver restaurants! They have many delicious options. What is not totally vegan, can be made so. They have a great happy hour everyday with reduced price options. Make sure to try the sparkling water on tap!
Read morePros: Great Environment
Cons: Pricey
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cherylt0740
Points +126
Feels almost like being in the Caribbean - Edit
The atmosphere is relaxed and unique. Nice choices although not a huge menu. Order and pay at the counter, food brought to your table. Fairly small portion so you will need something else if you hungry. Sweet potato fries are a great addition.
Read morePros: A lot of open air space
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mrpappaslandis01
Points +24
awesome! - Edit
super great food, wonderful environment and very kind staff! definitely recommend. has great vegan options.
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GracefulVegan
Points +172
Delicious! - Edit
Everything about this restaurant is great. From the person at the counter we ordered from to the look and the amazing food. We had brunch. Tofu scramble was great with lots of flavor, the soup of the day was perfect on a snowy Colorado day and the vegan Cobb salad was unreal with coconut bacon bits, quinoa and so much more. A crisp glass on Sauvignon Blanc round off a delicious brunch!
Read morePros: Everything has a vegan option, Gluten Free
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az85
Points +159
Creative amazing food next to Cat Cafe - Edit
I've been lucky to have eaten at many famous veg restaurants. This is one of my favorites. The menu is something like modern American fusion with an emphasis on vegetables (not much fake meat vegan facsimiles here). The Bahn Mi tacos are great. The decor is great, very botanical, but not sickeningly Instagramy. It's just a few doors down from the Denver Cat Company (they allow people to bring outside food in, have adoptable cats, board games, cozy atmosphere).
Read morePros: Almost all vegan (just add egg by choice) , Diverse flavors, Local produce, farm to table
Cons: ok value
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Redheaded Vegan
Points +532
A Favorite! - Edit
I LOVE this place. It's semi-casual dining - you order your food and pay for it, get a number, and they bring it to your table when it's ready.
Read moreThe place is 100% gluten-free and the taste is 100% yummy. I have never had anything I didn't love here. My favorites are the happy hour avocado tacos, the falafel wrap, and the pad Thai. Oh, and they can make all by a few items vegan upon request!
Their desserts are also quite yummy, and not cloyingly sweet. The beet brownie is very cake-like and earthy which is a nice change from overly sugared brownies.
Another reason I come back often is that the staff is incredibly lovely. Their management team is on top of any issues and works to be sure that everyone feels welcome and satisfied.
They also have a lovely little courtyard out back which is cozy and inviting.
I highly recommend a trip here!
Pros: Yummy Food, Wonderful Staff, Relaxed Atmosphere
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DRG
Points +65
Excellent experience - Edit
I stopped at Vital Root on my way out of Denver and ordered both lunch and dinner. The food was amazing and the staff incredibly friendly! When I return to Denver, I will go back and have the full sit-down experience.
Read morePros: Friendly, Clean, Plenty of vegan options
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LeslieV
Points +40
Nice place - Edit
Miso ramen was delicious
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Expensive
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ilovecarbs
Points +110
😁 - Edit
Try their raw vegan peanut butter cheesecake! You won't be disappointed!!!
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MilesOren
Points +18
Vegan options on every menu item - Edit
Delicious food at a great price, plus they substitute vegan options for any menu item at no charge! 10/10 will eat again.
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katiemenz
Points +22
perfect atmosphere & food - Edit
Loved visiting vital root- had a hard time not ordering everything on the menu but agreed on the avocado toast and Japanese sweet potato with my hubs. Both were delicious and so fresh. 2 vegan energy balls for dessert and we were full and happy. Loved the vibe, the design and just all of it.
Read morePros: food, atmosphere
Cons: it’s in Denver and we live in NY :(
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fondducoeur
Points +1167
Great, casual place for vegan fare - Edit
I tried Vital Root for the first time in a recent trip to Denver and will definitely go back. It's a casual place, order and the counter and they bring it out to you. The vast majority of the menu is vegan or can easily be made vegan. I had the ramen and my husband had the banh mi tacos, and we were both very satisfied. The ramen comes in smaller portions than is typical, but also cost less than is typical and is a more reasonable amount of food than is served at ramen places. They offer a small selection of take away items as well.
Read moreThe ambiance is casual, but trendy without being pretentious. There is indoor, outdoor, and partially outdoor seating; great for a nice day.
Pros: Tasty, healthy options, Mostly vegan, Nice ambiance with indoor/outdoor seating
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Diet Coach
Points +344
Children Enjoying Healthy Food, Gave Me Hope - Edit
A server from another vegan restaurant told me this was her favorite place. We took Uber to the other side of town, and it was worth the $ for the ride. We had the Korean Stir Fry and Banh Mi Tacos. The stir fry was my favorite. Great combination of flavors. I enjoyed being introduced to yam noodles. We also had not 1, but 3 chocolate desserts--all were great. My date willingly explores vegan restaurants because he is finding his chocolate obsession is often satisfied. We plan to go back for brunch.
Read morePros: Interesting and creative ethnic choices, Indoor/outdoor dining
Cons: A bit too casual for a first date, Counter service had us up and down 3 times
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