Stop 3.5: Watercourse Foods Location: Denver, Colorado Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars on Google With so many great choices in Denver, it's impossible to choose just one. However, if you'e looking for vegan comfort food, Watercourse is your place. Options include tofu dishes, burgers, breakfast, and international plates. Photo Credit: Gia. G (Yelp)
Gallery by: Ernestas TyminasIn search of the best vegan restaurant in Colorado? WeÔÇÖve got some recommendations that will take you around the entire state. Like most of our road trips, this one starts in Colorado Springs, but feel free to hop on this vegan train anywhere along the route ÔÇô itÔÇÖs a loop! Not wanting to make a road trip? This list will still show you a few of the finest vegan places around the state.See this gallery at OutThere ColoradoFor more Gazette lists, check out our lists page
Stop 3.5: Watercourse Foods Location: Denver, Colorado Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars on Google With so many great choices in Denver, it’s impossible to choose just one. However, if you’e looking for vegan comfort food, Watercourse is your place. Options include tofu dishes, burgers, breakfast, and international plates. Photo Credit: Gia. G (Yelp)Stop 1: Moxie Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars on Google Located on South 8th Street in Colorado Springs, Moxie recently held a soft opening for its all-vegan menu. With options like the beet burger and lentil fritters, the food here is memorable and delicious. Photo Credit: Moxie restaurantStop 2: Santana’s Vegan Grill Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars on Google Another joint found in Colorado Springs, Santana’s is an all-vegan comfort food drive-thru restaurant. If you get a chance to stop by, try the deluxe bacon cheeseburger made with Beyond Burgers, a plant-based alternative that packs 20 grams of protein into each serving. Photo Credit: Amanda Copple (Google Review)Stop 3: Native Foods Cafe Location: Glendale, Colorado Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars on Google A favorite among Colorado vegans and non-vegans alike, Native Foods Cafe offers a wide variety of vegan food. We’d love to tell you what they have, but their menu is always changing. You’ll find new options with every visit. Photo Credit: Ernestas TyminasStop 4: Beet Box (Dessert) Location: Denver, Colorado Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars on Google Now, now, now…we can’t forget about dessert! Beet Box is a vegan bakery that offers cakes, pastries, doughnuts, cashew cream cheese, and seasonal fruit jelly. Photo Credit: Michael U. (Yelp)Stop 5: The Gold Leaf Collective Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google If you’re going to stop at one place that made the cut for this road trip, Gold Leaf should probably be it! They focus on sustainability and utilizing local ingredients here, and it shows. One dish that’s especially popular is the English muffin melt. Photo Credit: The Gold Leaf CollectiveStop 5.5: Tasty Harmony Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars on Google Another awesome location in Fort Collins, Tasty Harmony is one place sure to inspire a return visit. Although there are healthier options, the Kentucky Fried Freedom dish is so unique that you’ve got to give it a try. It’s made with battered and fried seitan…you will not be disappointed. Photo Credit: Ernestas TyminasStop 7: Leaf Location: Boulder, Colorado Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars on Google Okay, okay…this is technically a vegetarian restaurant…but, it has a lot of vegan options. With powerful flavors and beautiful plating, your experience here is sure to be memorable. Photo Credit: Leaf Vegetarian RestaurantStop 8: Thrive Location: Boulder, Colorado Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars on Google The go-to vegan restaurant in Boulder, Thrive is a must-try for any vegan in Colorado. It’s simply wonderful! Try the Pad Thai Raw Vegan Salad. Photo Credit: Thrive RestaurantStop 6: Crash Cuisine (Dessert) Location: Loveland, Colorado Rating: 5 out of 5 stars on Google The chocolate cupcakes with chocolate ganache and pistachio halva topping are to die for! P.S. Crash Cuisine doesn’t stick to just dessert. They make some wonderful subs as well. Photo Credit: Crash CuisineStop 9: Piante Pizzeria Location: Breckenridge, Colorado Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars on Google A vegan pizza place? That’s something you don’t find everyday. If you’re hanging out in Summit County, this pizzeria is a great stop to make. Photo Credit: Piante PizzeriaThe Burrowing Owl “Cheesy Burrito” Taco Mix, Beans, Flour Tortilla, Queso, Onions and Red Salsa Wednesday September 16, 2015. Photo by Jeff Kearney (Jeff Keaerney)Here’s a map of the entire road trip. It’s 383 miles long. We wouldn’t recommend trying to tackle this road trip in a day, but it would be great for a weekend drive. Media Credit: Google Maps (via Screenshot).
