Vegan
American
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Catering
Food truck turned brick and mortar offering vegan breakfast and lunch sandwiches, hot dogs and sides such as tots and potato salad. Inside of the Assembly Student Living Building. Relocated from 3900 Elati St. NOTE: Maybe closed December 2024- please send updates to HappyCow. Open Tue-Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun 9:00am-8:00pm. Closed Mon.
75 Reviews
First Review by HaniAhimsa
jeffar
Points +108
Stoked - Edit
Super excited for vegan van having a brick and mortar store now. Loved the food for years, now it’s easy to find and always available! Cool vegan bodega has some rad vegan novelties.
Read morePros: Delicious , Super friendly staff
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CupcakesMessyFace
Points +1031
Not As Great as the Hype - Edit
I was super excited to try the Vegan Van because of all of the hype. It was good but definitely not as amazing as everyone said. I had the breakfast burrito which was so salty i couldn’t taste anything else. I drowned it in green sauce to give it some flavor. I will say the gf tortilla was incredible.
Read moreWe also tried the nacho fries, gluten free. My gf had a bite and was done. I thought they were pretty good but nothing exciting. They looked much better, lacked in flavor though.
My gf had the Crunchwrap and loved it. She said the tots were decent too. Maybe they just haven’t gotten down the gluten free yet?
BrittneyGurule
Hey Cupcakes! Thank you for your feedback. We listened and we've made some additions and changes to our gluten free options. We would love for you to try them. Please let me know if we can get you a make up meal on us.
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Davesw
Points +3874
Yummy! - Edit
We came especially for Taco Tuesday, and the Chalupa was amazing! The Chile relleno was ho humm however, and not worth ordering.
Read moreWe also picked up some cool vegan food products from their store, which was an unexpected bonus!
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-05
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anothernikki
Points +169
Worth it - Edit
Stopped in while here for vacation. Super friendly service and great food and products. Took us a minute to figure out where it was (the sign is inside the building) Was 100% worth the 30 minute bus ride it took us to get there.
Read morePros: Friendly service, Food, Product variety
Cons: Could use an outdoor sign
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Steve Pate
Points +127
Breakfast to pizza to dessert … - Edit
What an amazing place. So much choice. Eat here, get food to go or buy from the deli
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djwiggity
Points +102
Would give 6 stars if I could! - Edit
Vegan Van is always there to fill that craving for, um, craveable vegan food. Their breakfast burritos, crunchwraps, and chubby fries are staples in our home, maybe with a bonus gordita or chalupa to really stuff ourselves... But there's a lot of other great stuff to try on their menus. I love that their brick-and-mortar location (1) is more convenient for us, and (2) lets them expand the menu so favorites are available more regularly and they can add things like their new pizzas - a lot of great tasty cheezy options!
Read morePros: Great Taco Bell-esque options, Love the new pizzas, Friendly staff
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AlecBrush
Points +32
Amazing - Edit
I had the crunch wrap and it tasted very similar to how I remember Taco Bell's except a bit smaller. They have a mini market packed with vegan snacks and drinks as well as a good selection of vegan cheeses. 100% recommend!
Read morePros: Options, Yummy, Mini market
Cons: Literally none
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ChrisCather
Points +291
Good treats and market - Edit
I got the crunch wrap and it was tasty. I like the little shop that sells every day vegan foods and snacks. I wish I understood that the pizza stand next to them were the same, otherwise I would have gotten a pizza. One counter is clearly marked Vegan Van and the other is marked Pizza, and did not have obvious Vegan Van branding. I only noticed it later on the cashier screen when I bought a drink from the market.
Read morePros: Lots of options
Cons: Not obvious that both good places are the same
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dontazeum41
Points +28
Best Vegan food in Denver Hands Down - Edit
If you’re only going to try one vegan place when you’re here it needs to be Vegan Van, they’ve come a long way and they’re always consistent. They’re very active on social media and are always spicing up the menu with fresh ideas that always win. The most important thing about this mom and pop shop is that they’re the epicenter of the vegan community in Denver, with their new location they’ve gone above and beyond to promote more vegan products. I find myself here at least once a week.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-15
Pros: Delicious, Vegan Comfort Food , Portions
Cons: Nada
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genevieve_
Points +78
Memorial Day BBQ was dope - Edit
We visited Vegan Van on a roadtrip after many days in a vegan food desert eating bananas and gas station pickles. We both had the Memorial Day BBQ special, which was very filling for the price and super tasty. BBQ seitan ribs, corn, pasta salad, and awesome garlic toast. This is a sweet little spot and if I lived in Denver I’d be here all the time. Also bought a Vegan Van sticker to take home; it looked like they had tons of vegan comfort food options to try and wish we’d been in town longer to try more.
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Jamielee8453
Points +270
Love Vegan Van! - Edit
Vegan van is always fantastic! This meal was a Memorial Day special but you can’t go wrong with any of their dishes. Tacos, burritos, breakfast, pizza. My favorite is the potato tacos!
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KevinVonStrawbridge
Points +54
Denver's best - Edit
This location on Elati is a permanent sit down spot. The McLovin' breakfast sandwich is the best! They now serve pizza as well.
Read morePros: McLovin, Crunchwrap Supreme , Pizza
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INFP_Polish_King
Points +31
Good food - Edit
I think this place has the most delicious vegan Taco Bell style food. Nothing on the menu is short of that. I do, however, think the prices can be a bit expensive, considering the portions. It’s hard to figure where they are sometimes, too. Overall, I stay happy because the food is so good.
Read morePros: Food, Wait time
Cons: Price, Location
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m@earthville
Points +9685
Vegan comfort food just off I70 - Edit
The Vegan Van restaurant is a convenient stop on the way to/from the airport or wherever else I70 might be taking you, as it’s just a two-minute detour from the freeway. The specialty here is flavorful burgers, burritos/wraps, taco variations, fries, and other fried stuff. Not the place you go for the world’s healthiest meal, but what they set out to do they do well.
Read moreThe “chicken” sandwich was tasty. I personally wouldn’t do the “chubby” fries side again because I prefer fries crispy rather than saucy, but the flavors were good and it’s quite filling.
Service is very friendly. Prices are average for downtown Denver. The location is inside the “Assembly” building. Be sure not to park in the spaces reserved for permitted residents (pay attention to the signs in the lot).
One thing that could be improved is waste. They serve the food in take-out packaging even for those dining in, and the only forks and spoons available are plastic ones in plastic packaging. We’d come more often if they could eliminate the packaging, or at least use plastic-free plant-based compostable packaging and cutlery. Until then, we’d only drop in when we have our own containers with us.
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VagrantVegan
Points +1333
Yum! - Edit
Wow, that taco was great! The fries and the chalupa were outstanding as well. Everything was very flavorful and had a great texture. The people inside were also very nice , and they took the time to talk to me even though they were obviously trying to set up displays.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-27
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LoganMelton
Points +1313
New location is great! - Edit
This food truck that has been serving the Denver scene lots of great food for years wS able to move into a permenant home very near Central Denver. The food has always been great, it's amazing to see them grow.
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NithinRavi
Points +77
New Permanent Location - Edit
Their new permanent location at the assembly student commons is awesome. Delicious food!
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abaldwin06
Points +54
Great food, even better people, and excited for their new space - Edit
The food at Vegan Van is so delish I pretty much have it every week. They are constantly being creative and mixing up the menu with innovative and craveable eats that vegans and non-vegans both love, but if I had to eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be Vegan Van chubby fries and crunchwraps. I'm so so excited for the new menu expansion that will be possible now that they have a permanent location!!
Read moreMore importantly, the vibe at vegan van always puts me in a great mood because of the friendly and wonderful staff and owners. They really go the extra mile to make affordable vegan options available in Denver so that the vegan life is accessible to all, and their support of their community doesn't stop there. I love and appreciate that they served up food for a nonprofit event I coordinated - omnivores and veggies alike just loved the food, and they were a key part of making the event a success. Vegan Van is the stuff community is made of, get yourself some chubby fries ASAP.
Pros: Amazing taco bell menu, green chile, Great variety, value, Friendly and wonderful staff and owners
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canisa234
Points +23
Best vegan in Denver - Edit
This is the best food I've had after a year of traveling in Colorado
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-15
Pros: Somehow they made vegan corndogs more delicious, Friendly service, Seasoning is good
Cons: Menu shifts sometimes, Seitan can be a little dry sometimes
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MikeDurham
Points +251
Worth tracking them down! - Edit
When we came into Denver on a recent trip we made a decision to seek them out. Their current menu then had Crunchwrap Supremes which were very good. Wished we lived in the area and could visit as they rotate their menu. Very worth seeking them out!
Read morePros: Selection
Cons: Bean based menu
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Mmaarrss
Points +512
Omni BF’s Fav - Edit
We had the Carolina chicken sandwich with their chubby fries and they were DELICIOUS. My omni boyfriend says this is one of his favorite vegan substitutes he’s had. The sauce, the texture, the size it’s all just so good. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars was because though the fries were good, they weren’t special in anyway.
Read morePros: Completely vegan, Nice staff
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andrea.cloud
Points +71
Delicious and Amazing - Edit
Vegan van is my favorite place to eat at, they have so many delicious food items. If you ever get the chance to, try one of their takis tacos!🌮 The staff is also amazing, makes the experience that much better!
Read morePros: 100% Vegan, Variety of Food Options , Amazing Customer Service
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parsnipz
Points +102
Favorite food truck - Edit
My husband and I love vegan van and have been regular customers of theirs for years. They have a rotating menu, though lately they've been focused on their Taco Bell menu. The crunchwraps and chalupas are so delicious, with either the seitan beef or Buffalo chicken. Yesterday I had the breakfast burrito for the first time and loved it so much I got it for dinner tonight. 2 years ago we got the Thanksgiving dinner take out the van offered and we loved everything that came with it. A must eat spot when visiting Denver as a vegan!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-05
Pros: Rotating menu, Everything is delicious , Breakfast all day
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dlou
Points +71
Delicious! - Edit
Been here several times and never disappointed. The menu is always changing and always good.
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Cassieisavegan
Points +59
So damn delicious - Edit
I love the Vegan Van! They have a rotating menu… So you never get tired of the food the staff is super nice and friendly. They try to remember everyone’s name. The location is pretty easy to get to, and in a gorgeous neighborhood.
Read morePros: All vegan , Staff nice , Rotating menu.
Cons: Sometimes the ready time Is miscalculated , 1st timers may find it sketch it’s in a neighborh
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emilythevegan
Points +34
The best - Edit
I love vegan van so much. Brittney and Justin are amazing. The entire staff is friendly and welcoming. Sometimes there is a little wait for food but they are doing the best the can. I would wait everytime for their amazing food. Definitely a must try.
Read morePros: Delicious food , Amazing owners and staff, Changing menu
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +4081
Incredible - Edit
Food was insanely good. Ordered a crispy chicken taco, crunch wrap, and chubby fries. Didn’t love the fries but they weren’t bad, just not my favorite. Crunch wrap and taco were two of the greatest things I’ve ever eaten. Upset I missed out on the chalupa!
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