Vegan
Delivery
Take-out
Caribbean
Catering
Jamaican

Restaurant which became fully vegan in 2020. Offers Caribbean-inspired food like jerk and curry in a plant-filled space. Open Mon 4:00pm-9:00pm, Tue 4:00am-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 4:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 4:00pm-9:00pm. May open later.


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95 Reviews

First Review by VegUnicorn

Juliegeller

Points +31

Mostly Veg
25 Jul 2023

Interesting food, nice waitstaff

Found the food interesting and yummy and got the sense the owners truly care about the environment and were thoughtful about how they used the space. No concerts when we were there but we saw a great looking venue there as well.

Juliegeller

25 Jul 2023

Forgot to add: generous portion sizes, too!

tlamadeo

Points +169

Vegan
22 Jul 2023

Overpriced and slow, but some solid dishes

We really liked the fun decor and vibe of this restaurant upon entering. Our table was ready and we got right in. We ordered cocktails and appetizers, but at that point the service really slowed. We didn’t see our server for 15 minutes, and our appetizers came out way before our drinks. The plantain chips with friends was very underwhelming, mostly corn chips with just a few fried plantains thrown in. The sauces were good, but there were only two and we ran out very quickly. The starter tacos, a.k.a. “Doubles” had incredible flavor, definitely the best thing we ate the whole time there, but was still a poor experience S the taco was literally wrapped in paper and dropped onto our table without a word. We expected the order to contain 2 tacos but it only contained 1, that wasn’t clear from the very limited menu. Our entrees were good, especially the coconut curry. Dessert would have been welcomed, but there were none on the menu. The cocktails were pricey but delicious. All in all, we left with full bellies and smiles, but also a big bill and a lot of wasted time later. Mildly disappointing.

Pros: Full vegan, Excellent cocktails, Cool decor

Cons: Way overpriced , Slow service , Some dishes very underwhelming

SoyKal-El

Points +5099

Vegan
22 Jul 2023

Just Okay

While the setting is fun and the service great, I thought the food underperformed for the price.

It wasn’t bad but it also wasn’t good enough to return. There’s a lot of promise with this place so if they can just tweak the flavors these dishes could be great.

Pros: Venue

Cons: Flavor could be better , Pricey

Herds

Points +107

Vegan
04 Jul 2023

Very nutritious!

Everything on the menu looked really good and it was hard to choose what to get! I ordered one of the bowls with tofu, it was super nutritious and definitely something I needed after trying other vegan food around Denver .....I felt the bowl was pretty good but tofu was lacking in flavor, but overall still enjoyable. Portions were large enough that we had some yummy left overs. The fried potato appetizer and plantain chips with mango and cucumber salsa were delicious. Would recommend.

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-04

Pros: All vegan, Get all your nutrients, Big portions

Cons: A little pricey , Could be better

CupcakesMessyFace

Points +1031

Vegan
01 Jul 2023

Pure Food Heaven!

My girlfriend brought me here for dinner and the moment I walked in I was happy. The place is so cool, i love the ambiance and the decor. It’s got high ceilings, totally chill, and kind of gives me tiki bar vibes.
We started with drinks, I had Month of Sundays and the mezcal was top notch.
I have celiac so i was limited in choices but was able to order the Coconut Curry with a side of papaya pineapple slaw.
The curry was incredible and i have to say the coconut rice was the best I’ve ever had. I could live off the rice and be happy. The flavors were amazing and expansive.
My girlfriend ordered the Buss Up Shut with a side of roti and a side of plantains. The Buss Up was delicious and the flavors blew my mind.
I wasn’t able to try the roti or plantains but both looked delish!
We split a Dirty Banana for dessert, and I’m not big on banana but it was pretty darn good!
So glad this place exists and I’ll be back for more!!!!!

Pros: Drink Selection, Incredible Food , Ambiance

Resah

Points +40

Mostly Veg
26 Jun 2023

Not bad. Not great

It's a nice open concept space. The greeter and waitress were both attentive and kind. But the food struck us as amateurish. We shared a butternut squash and potato curry and the cauliflower wings. The cauliflower wings were not the best I've had in Denver. But they were okay.

The curry seemed not to have much flavor nuance - just a heavy dose of curry powder and pepper. Again, it was not awful, but not nearly as good as we were expecting judging from other reviews we'd read. I may try a different menu item another time. But for now I'll be skipping this spot.

Pros: Kind and attentive service, Coconut rice was good

ChrisCather

Points +277

Vegan
20 Jun 2023

Pretty Good

I got the Doubles, which were on Happy Hour special, and they were terrific! Interesting flavors, and held together well. Then I got the mofongo, it was so right but pretty bland. It would have been nice if it had some smokey bits of the seitan ham they use on other dishes. Not the strong flavors or jerks that one finds in the Caribbean.

tigre369

Points +242

Vegan
11 Jun 2023

Hit and miss

Some of the dishes are delicious and some feel a bit bland and plain, which is unexpected for Jamaican food.

Dev1008

Points +76

Vegan
08 Jun 2023

Great venue and personality - average food

The first thing that strikes you is the humour when you call up as the answering message is hilarious. The venue is qwerky - a lot of personality and huge. The non alcoholic cocktail made by a wonderful waitress. But the food! It was so average. I had the plantain and potato dish in a tomato sauce. Very bland. I then ordered the chow mein noodles. Lovely fresh vegetables but the flavour was again too sweet and not tasty. The couple next to me were also not impressed with the roti they were given. I hope the owners read this and make changes. Not worth the price.

nicholasM

Points +65

Vegan
29 May 2023

Interesting dishes but a bit expensive

From the Quesadilla to the Lo Mein, there are a lot of cool dishes that I've missed since going vegan. But overall the prices are a bit higher than the amount and quality of food you get. Still a nice place.

SteveLucky

Points +54

Vegan
24 Apr 2023

Good food

Laid back atmosphere. Great food.

Pros: All Vegan, Food was delicious.

bellrid

Points +134

Vegan
26 Feb 2023

AMAZING

This place is SO COOL- such fun decor and layout of the restaurant. Great location- right by a used record and book shop. The food was all amazing- great for vegan/non-vegan. Definitely want to go back!!

LeonLeon

Points +31

Vegetarian
05 Jan 2023

Great place near city center.. food is good and in good price

The attention of the girl that helped me with my order was so nice

Pros: Great food, Cool vibe, Cool music

AmyFreeman

Points +131

Vegan
07 Nov 2022

Delicious

Nice variety of Caribbean influenced food

Pros: Completely vegan, Decent sized menu, Good non alcoholic drinks

OliviaGriffin

Points +296

Vegan
04 Nov 2022

Cajun goodness

Great spot for some vegan comfort food. Loved the vibe and the coconut curry!

Pros: All vegan, Delicious

Cons: Kinda pricey

Mellalynnie

Points +300

Vegan
10 Oct 2022

Great vegan spot

Loved everything I got here. The quesadilla was so unique. Had toppings and seemed largely rice based. Very good. The appetizers are all great (got a big platter one time) and love love love the plantains.

Pros: Good vibe, Good meals

Cons: Cuban wasn't great

talakoala

Points +912

Vegan
08 Oct 2022

Great hot sauce

I really loved the scotch bonnet sauce. Lots of fun flavors and great drinks.

EricN-Denver

Points +252

Vegan
25 Aug 2022

Quiet spot for a Wednesday Afternoon

Bang Up to the Elephant opens at 4pm. It's a great after work quiet wind down location. The curried waffle fries are my go-to, but everything I've explored on the menu is solid good. As the evening rolls on, it picks up more traffic. Good food, good vibes.

Pros: Legit vegan options, I love the atmosphere, Food's tasty

Cons: Parking can suck, Service is hit or miss, but lately it's been great

VegJeri

Points +71

Vegan
19 Aug 2022

Absolutely the best!

I love Caribbean food but it’s hard to find vegan options, so I was excited to try this place and it exceeded my expectations. The food was amazing, and the decor was fun and funky. The coconut bread, mofongo, and fried plantains blew my mind. I also had a couple curries that were hearty and delicious. Highly recommended!

afitzy13

Points +147

Vegan
15 Aug 2022

Great environment, great food!

Our food was fantastic! We loved the restaurant environment. The plantain chips were great

Pros: Cute restaurant , Healthy options

veganlover27

Points +21

Vegan
07 Aug 2022

Great spot!

Sumptuous Cuban themed food adds variety to Denver scene.

Pros: Excellent flavors; lots of options , Chic casual atmosphere w/ bar, Vegan!!!

Cons: No whole rice option , Parking can be challenging

potatopancake

Points +1228

Vegan
22 Jul 2022

Straight banging!

Been here twice. Unbelievable both visits! The most recent time we had jerk edamame, cassareep rice bowl, and seitan Reuben. Delicious everything, so full it hurt to move! Will eat here again and again.

Pros: All vegan!!!

barneyfan666

Points +48

Vegan
07 Jul 2022

LOVE

been to denver a few times before i discovered this absolute gem. the food is so good the restaurant is so cute the service is so fantastic

ccporcu

Points +230

Vegan
03 Jul 2022

Tast of the West Indies

Flavorful food in a fun atmosphere.

Pros: All Vegan, Great Atmosphere

rocknred

Points +1025

Vegan
12 Jun 2022

All vegan!

Fun vibes. All vegan menu. We ordered lots of appetizers and entrees to split. All delicious.

Pros: All vegan!

Lizardfrogturtle

Points +29

Vegan
11 May 2022

All vegan, delicious

The wings are amazing! All vegan restaurant

Pros: Vegan, Spicy

EmmaOdiet

Points +31

Vegetarian
28 Apr 2022

Curry fried were phenomenal

I loved the atmosphere and options on the menu. The entrees were a bit expensive as were the drinks However, the curry fries were to die for. Service was also great!

Pros: Good food and drinks

Cons: Expensive food and drinks




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