Vegan-friendly
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American
Pizza
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Bakery
Fusion
Breakfast
A down-tempo coffee house and bar. Offers full menu, bakery treats, vegetarian and vegan pizzas. Serves breakfast till 2pm. Example of dishes include burrito, vegan biscuits n' gravy with tofu eggs, caesar salad, vegan chickn n' waffles, peanut butter & jelly waffles. Car parking requires a fee. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-12:00am.
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386 Reviews
First Review by rainfall2008
trenityw
Points +907
Just okay - Edit
I had high expectations for this place based on reviews…I’d say I was underwhelmed. I ate here for brunch and lunch on separate days. For brunch I had the renowned “chicken and waffles” and a chai latte with oat milk . The chai latte tasted very watered down - not sure what was going on there. The “chicken” and waffles were just okay - not very flavorful . It was filling though.
Read moreFor lunch I had the bbq bowl with tofu. Again - Mac and cheese wasn’t very flavor . Could’ve used more seasoning and flavor. The bbq tofu was okay - wasn’t a big fan of the bbq sauce. I did like the kale greens that were in the bowl.
I think the place itself is pretty cool and has fast service with plenty of seating. I’d be hesitant to come back and if I did it would be for drinks and maybe try smaller bites or appetizers.
Overall, I don’t think this place lived up to its hype.
Guest
debauchero
Points +443
Love Story - Edit
City, O’ City
Read moreUrban veg beauty
Cap Hill haunt
With hipsters on duty
You’re a legend, a muse
My hangout, my staple
☝️I’d like the chicken and waffles
With the side of hot maple
But, City o City
I gotta admitty
Your upcharge for service
Is a little-bit [censored]
Not just to your staff
But also your patrons
We gotta all eat it
Cause you want more carrot bacon
Your menu, your menu
A 4 out 5
The former rendition
I’d like to revive
At the end of the day
You could be a ten
If you didn’t serve cheese
And menses of hen
Oh, City, O’ City
Your bathrooms ain’t pretty
But what does it matter
Your wings make me giddy
Your breakfast burrito
Is my morning-time baby
Half slathered with chili
Half smothered in gravy
Hey, City, O’ City
I’m not calling you quitty
More affirming affection
With this weird little ditty
After all our good times
After all we’ve been through
I want to keep hailing
Seitan with you
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-14
jrovegan
Lovely
Read moreNenezz
Amazing
Read moreEmdotAlice
What’s the second photo? Seitan wings?
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NealDuncan
Points +584
BBQ Mac bowl 🔥 - Edit
I loved that it wasn't just Mac and cheese. The cheese wasn't too heavy. Kale with mustard sauce and bbq seitán were fantastic. I was initially skeptical about the value for the price but after seeing the quality it's a great value. I am very interested to return and try other items from the menu.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-11
Guest
Poppy2
Points +21
Great for a hungry crew! - Edit
I loved the veggie burger and fries - perfect to fill you up!
Read morePros: Friendly service
Guest
Yvonne108
Points +126
Crunchy Colorado - Edit
Visiting from Chicago, and I’d say this is a very crunchy joint. The food was good, the place could have been cleaner. The website doesn’t match the decor; I was expecting a slightly higher end experience and got stickers and lots of people with colored hair. Nothing wrong with it, but took coworkers there and it wasn’t the vibe I wanted for my team. Either way, food was decent and staff was very friendly. I’d go back for the poutine and soup!
Read morePros: Lots of food options, Tasty with dairy cheese options, Friendly staff
Cons: Ambience isn’t for everyone
Guest
Kplant
Points +4563
Iconic old school look - Edit
Old school diner /bar atmosphere even at 12 noon. Serves breakfast. Service is good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-14
Pros: Bring in the old vibes
Cons: Mostly oily or fried food.
Guest
Veggy_homie3
Points +44
Just found a new regular spot - Edit
Just went here with a friend, and grabbed the bbq bowl, which was amazing. The texture of the tempeh was fantastic, and the mac and cheese was wonderful. They have plenty of other options that I will be sure to check out! Plus they're very lgbtq friendly!
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Taste, Lgbtq+ friendly
Guest
GustavoWoltmann78
Points +50
Old school Hollywood - Edit
The ambiance at this establishment exudes a classic diner and bar feel, even during the lunchtime rush at noon. They offer a breakfast menu, and the service is consistently good.
Read morePros: Familiar food
Guest
VeganPhishPhan
Points +294
Awesome Awesome Awesome - Edit
Awesome food, awesome location, awesome staff.
Read moreLove this place so much. Love the atmosphere, and the staff are awesome. Big portions too!
Pros: Big portions, Atmosphere/Location/Staff, Reasonably priced
Cons: Can get busy
Guest
VeganDrainer
Points +1371
Loved everything - Edit
Had the chicken and waffles (vegan by default) and a chocolate iced latte and both were amazing.
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dontbedaft
Points +629
Solid breakfast option - Edit
No vegan places downtown open for breakfast midweek so ended up here. Fun decor. Service was good (though i had a bad experience here aome years back). Vegans well catered for even though they offer eggs and dairy options
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-11-24
Pros: Open early midweek
Cons: Not all vegan
Guest
ryanesson
Points +58
Great Place - Edit
Chilled, friendly and relaxed atmosphere with great service
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Good, Service
Guest
Vindinni
Points +60
Fish Out of Water - Edit
I've been here twice this year. First time was really good. Second time ordered everything the same and it was night and day. The raviolis were awesome both times. When we came back the second time. I was immediately concerned, looking at the chef in the open kitchen. Unhygienic, and looking clueless. I ordered a Buffalo Chix pizza and it was so bad. The chef had zero visual perception skills. It came with dried mushrooms and only one slice had mushrooms and it was in a pile, almost no cheese, tons of hot sauce, one piece of chix on whole pizza...speed is good but not at the expense of not spreading out the ingredients. Ordered the Cesar salad and only dressing on it was already in the mixing bowl, so no dressing with parm on it. Sister place of Watercourse. Its better than Watercourse but both places have issues with hygiene and consistency. Denver is ripe for other vegan restaurants.
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amymisha
Points +176
If I could give this place 10 stars, I would! - Edit
My meal was amazing! I got the seitan wings which were perfect. I liked the BBQ best, but the buffalo was good too. I also got a 1/2 order of “chick’n” (cauliflower and waffles. Amazing!
Read moreThe portion size for the seitan was huge, so I have some for lunch tomorrow too!!!
Well marked menu, delicious food, wonderful staff! 10 stars.😄
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microfauna
Points +1886
Denver Vegan Classic - Edit
City O City is perhaps The Classic vegan Denver restaurant. Their food is frankly outstanding and there are some awesome premade or half-size budget options. LGBTQ-friendly
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dajeunebug
Points +173
Thoughtful and belly full - Edit
I ordered the Tempeh Bacon Hash. It was really good. The only reason why I’m giving it a 4/5 is because of the bacon. It wasn’t tempeh, it was carrot bacon - which still tasted good, but nothing like bacon at all.
Read moreMy husband ordered the Breakfast Burrito and we were both surprised at how big it was. He said it was very inconsistent - one half had more beans and the other half had a huge pocket of cheese. I had a couple bites - the vegan cotija cheese tasted so real. He ordered the green chile, but got red instead - still good though. I give it a 4/5. He said “it should be a 4/5, but I’m giving it a 3/5 bc of the inconsistency.”
I thought the Pizza Rolls were amazing: 5/5. But my husband is giving them a 4/5 bc “the crust was a little oily.”
We ordered through DoorDash. I got a call from a staff member concerned about our option for “scrambled eggs” with the vegan box ticked. I let her know that I meant the Just Egg scrambled egg instead of the tofu egg. She really did make me feel cared for.
No utensils or napkins. But everything was so big though (:
Updated from previous review on 2020-12-16
Pros: Vegetarian with great vegan options!, Thoughtful staff., Big portions worth the price.
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cabycara
Points +109
Tasty but mediocre - Edit
I like that there’s so many vegan options and the food was good but it’s way too expensive for what you get. The side of mac and cheese was practically in a shot glass and had ten pieces of pasta.
Read morePros: Lots of choices
Cons: Pricy, BOH fee, Slow service
Guest
HeatherLand
Points +66
So Many Choices, Oh My! - Edit
This place has a great vibe and plenty of vegan options. If you need comfort food, this is the place to go. Do you miss chicken-n-waffles? They got you.
Read morePros: Options, Atmosphere , Serves breakfast till 5
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egrepp
Points +116
So many options! - Edit
I opted for the chicken and waffles, it did not disappoint! Great selection, friendly staff. Don't miss this place
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KindredChoices
Points +1129
Always great - Edit
Fabulous spot with a wide ranging menu and all sorts of baked goodies from the Make Believe Bakery.
Read moreI do wish it were fully vegan, watch out for the couple of vegetarian things like eggs. Things are well labeled and most stuff is made vegan (cheeses, sauces, etc)
I always split the baked goods with a friend because they are delicious and HUGE. Often half my meal comes home too.
I adore their breakfast burrito with house Chorizo.
Very queer friendly
Pros: Variety of food, Indoor / outdoor seating, Baked goods!
Cons: Not fully vegan
Guest
StandardLoop
Points +211
Overrated and Overpriced - Edit
The food is just okay and is very pricey. On top of the high food costs there is a service fee as well.
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AcornFox
Points +177
it’s not my first choice in Denver - Edit
City O’ City is one of the first all-vegetarian restaurants to have opened in Denver, so it’s well known. But with the variety of vegan restaurants now available, City O’ City is far from the best.
Read moreThe staff is very hit and miss. You can get someone friendly, or someone stuck up and rude. On my most recent trip my waitress seemed upset that I was asking questions like “when does the happy end?” or “what are the side options for this entree?”
The atmosphere is fine, doesn’t really stand out from all the restaurants on the street. The food flavors are also fine. Nothing to write home about.
The menu has somewhat confusing notation with things labeled V or VO and simultaneously with one or two asterisks. Turned out the asterisks related to allergies, but my waitress did not bother asking if my party had any allergies, or explaining what allergens were present in the entrees we chose (which had asterisks).
There is also no paper menu, only QR code. Normally this is fine, but City O’ City has four separate menus online, so you have to keep clicking back and forth if you want to look at dinner and drinks and happy hour.
Overall, I would go here again in a pinch, but not if other options are available.
Pros: it’s been in Denver for a long time
Cons: staff is often rude, food is just ok, menu can be confusing and inconvenient
Guest
ProsperoRamen
Points +93
Chikn and waffle - Edit
Al food it’s incredible and delicious, vegan and the service was excellent
Read morePros: Dessert , Wrap
Guest
shazamm20
Points +16
Great food and service, terrible fees - Edit
I have been to City O City many times over the years, the fun, accepting atmosphere is absolutely a draw. There are plenty of options for food for all walks of life and all age ranges. My most recent visit was no different in this regard. My confusion however came whenever we received the check. There was a 7% "back house appreciation" charge, as well as tip suggestions in addition to the mandatory appreciation charge, totalling over $20 on a bill for two adults and a six year old.
Read moreI have no qualms with tipping, it's part of the process of dining in America (unfortunately) however, these surprise charges are predatory, taxed, mandatory, and part of the equation in suggested taxes. What if, instead, City O' City paid their employees adequately? Since you already charge exorbitantly for your menu items.
The people here doing the day to day are fine, but anyone instituting these additional charges are definitely dragging down the quality of this organization. Hopefully living wages just become part of the culture instead of passing the w2s down to the customers.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-18
Pros: Food is high quality, Environment is fun and accepting, Staff is friendly
Cons: Restaurant has kids menu, also inappropriate music, Hidden predatory feeds, Capitalism
Guest
ssahin
Points +40
Must visit in denver - Edit
I always come back here when I'm in Denver. The vegan breakfast burrito and their chai latte are both superb! Great atmosphere, amazing service and fantastic and yummy options!
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ToriG.
Points +112
Best Chicken and Waffles - Edit
I'd recommend getting anything vegan there. They are fantastic!
Read morePros: Chicken and Waffles, Vegan Cobb Salad
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Davesw
Points +3879
Stellar Breakfast Burrito! - Edit
I judge a place by their vegan breakfast burrito, and this one was exemplary! Huge, great flavor, and I was pleasantly surprised that it was smothered in sauce! I got it with green chili (instead of gravy) and tofu scramble (in lieu of eggs)! I also added kale (an upcharge).
Read moreIt was too much to eat, but I couldn't stop until I was done!
The rest of the menu looks great too!
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