Family-friendly, retro atmosphere diner featuring vegan comfort foods with breakfast served all day alongside cocktails, wine, and local beer. The large menu offers choices like breakfast burrito, biscuits n gravy, nacho mamas, spicy fries, ranch burger, philly cheese steak sandwich, the vertical ruben, pancakes, and french toast. Displays local art, hosts monthly open-mic night, and a private party room is available for functions. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm.
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234 W 900 S, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 84115
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290 Reviews
First Review by Roethke
vegan_pets
Points +42
Don’t miss this hidden GEM! - Edit
I ate here twice and both times the food was excellent and very tasty! Very friendly staff, enough choices and all plant based. Don’t miss this hidden gem!! I was so happy to find this place and eat out HEALTHY!!
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perdida1
Points +308
Best place in SLC - Edit
Vegan SLC stronghold for good reason. Everything is delicious and portions are generous
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Veganpenguineats
Points +25
Love this place - Edit
I come here everytime I’m in in salt lake! So amazing and I can’t wait to go again 💕🫶
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Flore64
Points +72
Such a great place - Edit
100% plant based, fresh and tasty
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jeffsheldon
Points +1356
Vertical Diner continues to impress with its creative and tasty vegan options, making it a great spot for everyone, vegan or not. - Edit
Read moreIt’s been a few years since I last visited Vertical Diner, and I’m thrilled to see it’s still around and serving unbelievable food! Our visit was a bit of a challenge since we brought two non-vegans with us, but we were confident they would find something they enjoyed. They each chose different forms of pancakes and absolutely loved them.
We started with the Mac and Cheeze Bites—these were so fun and delicious! Imagine mac and cheese hidden in a bite-sized coating, definitely a winner.
I opted for the New American Steak Scramble, which was fantastic.
Our non-vegan friends went for the Sweet Stack Pancakes, and they were not disappointed.
The last entrée we tried was the Chikun Sandwich with a side of mac and cheese. Everything was a winner and absolutely delicious.
I almost forgot, how can we not go to a vegan restaurant and try a dessert. Today we got to the carrot cake, and the fudge brownie both topped with monkeywrench vanilla ice cream. It was a tough decision, but I would have to say the carrot cake was the stand out out of these two.
Pros: Consistently good food, Breakfast served all day, Incredible service
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electricmango
Points +199
Update: - Edit
Update: The Pancakes and Breakfast burrito is AMAZING. the Joaquin Phoenix the interior vibes aren’t great; but for takeout or the more breakfast foods vs burgers it’s so so good!
Read moreOld Review: I came in with the highest of expectations, considering the phenomenal reviews of the restaurant. The inside had a strange stale smell, and the decor was that of a slightly run town denny’s.
I ordered the Joaquin Phoenix, partially because of the phenomenal name, partially because it was highly rated.
The sandwich was probably a 5.5/10. It had probably 4 or 5 ingredients and was incredibly dry. It was a very very basic item. Whereas something like “Proper Burger” down the road has complex, fine tuned flavors, this was more or less an elementary school cafe sandwich making subway look advanced. It alright, but not necessarily worth the price or the hype for what you get, and the slightly depressing atmosphere. I really wish I could say better things, but that was my experience.
Perhaps other things on the menu could have been better, but there is still the atmosphere of the place to consider.
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-07
Pros: Vegan Restaurant , Fun Menu Names
Cons: Very Basic, Lack of flavor, Dingy interior
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mostzy
Points +132
everything is delicious - Edit
the pancakes are fluffy and light. the avalanche was a great portion size.
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ElissaBVegan
Points +2980
Wonderful All-Vegan Dinner - Edit
Huge menu of typical diner food - but all vegan. We loved our choices and plan to get carry out for the road tomorrow.
Read morePros: All vegan , Huge menu , Delicious
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24kgould
Points +284
The Fluffiest Pancakes - Edit
I tried a little of everything- the buffalo tigers, the Mac and cheese (not pictured bc I devoured it), the house salad, and a blueberry pancake for dessert. Everything was delicious! Love how everything was made in house from the chikun to the nooch-based cheese sauce. The star of the show was definitely the blueberry pancake though! It was super soft and fluffy. I highly recommend stopping by!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-11
Pros: Variety, House-made dishes, Friendly staff/great service
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sgoddard
Points +16
Amazing!! - Edit
We pulled in to SLC at 8:30 last night, these guys were still open and the food was amazing!! Had the Arianna Grande sandwich and the adens chicken burger and they were both spectacular.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Food, Service
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adammatano
Points +104
Great food and atmosphere! - Edit
This place was great, I loved the food and had a great visit.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Atmosphere
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small_tiger
Points +125
love all the vertical diner locations - Edit
the vertical diner has a special place in my heart, it was an honor to visit the original location in Salt Lake. Had the butternut squash pomodoro, the Benedict, and a delicious peanut butter shake. All options were delicious
Read morePros: Carrot cake , Staff, Ambiance
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QueenInannaSnow
Points +302
Delicious vegan eats! - Edit
The pancakes and nachos were great!
Read morePros: All Vegan!!!
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picothedragon
Points +97
Hit the Spot! - Edit
Got the breaded chickun sandwich with the hand cut fries and the Pineapple Express drink and it was delicious! Tried my boyfriend’s order of the pesto chickun veggie melt, Mac and cheese, and the Pom mimosa drink and it was also incredible, also had a super nice atmosphere and the waitresses were sweethearts!
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McMallory
Points +2218
Cute, kitschy, fun! - Edit
It’s diner food so you know what you’re walking into and what to expect on the menu, but there are also a few fun surprises like mushroom « escargots » and some truly hot hot sauces. On Thursday nights there are rotating events like trivia, bingo, and an art fair. Thursdays are also TACO THURSDAY, which is excellent, and on Tuesdays they have all you can eat pizza and salad on offer.
Read moreI was in a breakfast all day mood and craving protein so I got a tofu scramble and seitan “steak” platter that was pretty good if a little plain. I was still a little hungry so I got two tacos (they’re small) and liked them a lot. I was with someone who housed six tacos and enjoyed them all as well.
Too full for dessert but their milkshakes, made with a local vegan ice cream, looked awesome.
It’s a cute, roadside diner kind of feel. Very kitschy and vintage with a warm and welcoming staff. I will definitely return when I’m in SLC again.
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SeanDavid
Points +544
Love all the options - Edit
The menu is sizable, and everything is good. We tried quite a few things and everyone was pleased.
Read morePros: Lots of choices
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Jlin
Points +652
Always delicious! - Edit
I love Vertical Diner. I have been here quite a few times. Some menu items I've enjoyed more than others but it's always been good! Their pancakes are my favorite pancakes and they are served all day!
Read morePros: Delicious food, All vegan! , Easy parking
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naghaahii
Points +73
Highly recommended!! - Edit
We were driving through Salt Lake and didn’t know any good restaurants, but saw that this place was highly rated. I’m so happy we stopped here!!
Read moreThe best vegan restaurant food I’ve had an awhile.
My very favorite items we tried were the vertical Reuben, and the mashed potatoes and gravy. Everything we ordered was excellent though, so it seems like you can’t go wrong with just ordering whatever sounds good to you.
The staff was super friendly; Sierra and Jordan were really welcoming and helpful, which was really refreshing because sadly some other places I’ve been lately (with food that wasn’t even as good as Vertical Diner!) have not been that way.
I will definitely be coming here again when I’m driving back through!
Pros: Delicious food, Good beer selection , Good service
Cons: Not many draft beer options, I don’t live closer 😆
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getatrip
Points +372
Best vegan Mac & Cheese - Edit
I have been searching for a good vegan Mac and cheese for years and finally I have found it! (I’m from the UK). Unfortunately they couldn’t give out the exact recipe but I would recommend trying it! Even the waiter suggested ordering the Mac and cheese which speaks volumes as it’s often an avoided vegan menu item.
Read moreThey had an amazing selection where you would be able to find anything you were after (diner-wise).
The atmosphere gave off typical American dinner, so much so, I found myself questioning if I was at the right place. It made me very happy to feel an American diner vibe while being able to eat anything on the menu.
The milkshakes were great and I’d highly recommend trying one. The desserts looked incredible. The also offer pre-packaged takeaway food such as Mac and cheese bites and burritos (for approx $6-8) and offered sauces and spices and gluten free pancake mix.
They had a mini market inside selling t-shirts where the profits are donated and the prices were good (approx $20)
The servers inside were lovely also.
Overall this is probably the best vegan diner I’ve ever ate at and I’m sad I don’t like in Salt Lake to be able to go more often.
Pros: Mac and cheese, Service, Mini market
Cons: Pls give out your recipe. This is not really a con
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kkuk3178
Points +46
Great Vegan/ Gluten Free place! - Edit
The food and atmosphere here is amazing! There is a wide variety of sweet and savory items which is perfect for every vegan! There are also multiple gluten free options.
Read morePros: Decently priced , Gluten free options
Cons: Busy
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tracy-the-vegan
Points +237
Breakfast Bonanza! - Edit
Outstanding selection of breakfast items (and much more). We tried the Bombastic Biscuit breakfast plate and the Avalanche breakfast plate. Both were super tasty. The tempeh bakun and biscuits and gravy were out of this world yummy. We were super satisfied and left with happy bellies. Don’t miss this place. And you can order breakfast all day long.
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AllyBstrong
Points +21
Amazing food - Edit
Every member of my family got a different menu item and we loved them all. The pancakes were great (both GF and wheat), the breakfast bowl was fantastic and so flavorful, and Philly stake was great too. Seriously cannot recommend this place enough!
Read morePros: Variety, Taste, Vibe
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Croissance
Points +2125
best mac and cheese ever - Edit
amazing
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FishkinFriends
Points +37
Not healthy, but delicious - Edit
Greasy vegan diner, but great selection. Friendly staff and reasonable prices. Super tasty.
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anniesellsgreen
Points +175
Love this vegan restaurant. - Edit
The whole menu is plant based and they support other vegan businesses. The food is excellent, the desserts so yummy. The servers were very sweet. Also they have an outside patio where you can have your dog.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-09
Pros: 100% plant based, Large yummy servings, Nice servers
Cons: None
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davidthefemme
Points +28
Great Food and Awesome Vibes - Edit
Their food is AMAZING! As a vegan, knowing I can take my family and friends to a diner without them saying More tofu, huh? is a game changer.
Read morePros: Delicious Food, Variety of Food, Friendly Staff
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etta-tron
Points +30
Non-vegans and vegans love it! - Edit
Bomb AF! This is an original Utah restaurant. The service is nice, the food is diverse and fantastic, the wall-art is colorful and sweet, and them menu is super stylish.
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