Restaurants -Denver

Eating out in Denver for a vegetarian is actually VERY easy.

Denver has possibly THE BEST vegetarian restaurant in the entire world. (I don't say that lightly; I try and eat at every veggie-restaurant wherever I travel). It is called Watercourse Foods. It is located at 837 E. 17th St in Denver. It is 99% Vegan, with certain items coming with organic cheese (but you can substitute vegan cheese). They make their own Tempeh and Seitan which provides for an excellent difference between them and MOST veggie places. I highly recommend anything on the menu, but definitely get the 'Seitan Buffalo Wings' as an appetizer. The most common entrees for us would be 'Country Fried Seitan', 'The Dona Lee' (a sandwich with avocado, veggies, and herb-crusted Seitan), 'Philly Cheese Sandwich' (a seitan version of a philly cheese steak), 'Tempeh Scallopini', and any of their breakfast Scrambles (tofu, potatoes, and veggies). http://www.watercoursefoods.com/ My wife Kelly loves the 2-for-1 mimosas on Saturday & Sunday. Her favorite meal is the Dona Lee with a side of vegan mashed potatoes & gravy and a cup of the coconut curry soup. Watercourse also runs a 100% Vegan bakery (yay!!!!!!!!). All their brownies, cookies, cupcakes, and yes, even cheesecakes are Vegan!!!! My favorite is the Vegan Ho-Ho Cupcake.

If you are in South Denver, near the Tech Center; there is a phenomenal Chinese restaurant right off Monaco. It is called Sunny Gardens and is the typical strip-mall-looking Chinese place. But don't be fooled, this place is fresh, and they use 'faux meats' for all their dishes. They even know exactly what Vegan means, so you don't have to worry about the sauces. The best dish is actually called 'Double Vegan'. It is a light Garlic Sauce with carrots, bamboo shoots, Veggie-Chicken, Veggie-Beef, and Tofu. (I think it has a couple other veggies, but I can't remember specifically). Also good are the Sesame Veggie-Chicken, Mongolian Veggie-Beef, and the Veggie-Beef with broccoli. They have even started offering 'Veggie-Meat Soup' and Veggie Jerky. This place is a gem that most people do not even know about. It is located near the intersection of Monaco and Yale; 6460 E. Yale in Denver.

Also near the Tech Center is Shanghai Kitchen. It is near the intersection of Yosemite and Belleview; 4940 S. Yosemite, technically in Greenwood Village. It is another strip mall Chinese place; smaller than Sunny Gardens, but still as veggie-friendly. It is not as tasty as Sunny Gardens, but the Sesame Veggie-Chicken is really good.

The Tech Center has a Qdoba (good, fast burrito), a Tokyo Joe's (the Boulder Veggie bowl is fantastic), and an Illegal Pete's (good fast burritos; potato burrito!!!); which makes quick veggie-food easy to find there as well.

Cherry Creek offers an abundance of good Asian cuisine. Thai Basil, Thai Spice, Dragon Cafe, and many others (to be named later). Chipotle, Eat Greens, Tokyo San Bowl, Swing Thai.

Downtown offers also offers quite a few great choices. Vesta Grill, Mountain Sun, Watercourse, Mercury Cafe.

Descriptions to come later...