Vegan
American
International
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Fusion
Breakfast

Offers a wide variety of plant-based comfort foods from vegan benedict and tofu dishes to Mexican fare and international plates to weekend brunch and french toast. Has open space. Established since 1998 as a vegetarian restaurant and switched to all vegan in 2012. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.


541 Reviews

First Review by A.Z.P.

NicoleKurban

Points +445

Vegan
23 Oct 2022

Best Vegan Sandwich Ever!

This place is well deserving of all the amazing reviews. We sat outside and it was so cute. I ordered the Brie and Turkey sandwich on a baguette and was almost brought to tears!!! The bread was so soft and fluffy. My fiancé got the buffalo tofu sandwich which was also incredible. Ordered a cup of seasonal soup. Best place we ate in Denver for sure.

Pros: 100% vegan , Great ambiance , reasonably priced

ThatsVegayzing

Points +771

Vegan
11 Oct 2022

Incredible vegan food!

The oldest plant-based restaurant in Denver, CO!

Food****
We got the 2 piece cauliflower chicken which comes with 2 sides - we got the anti pasta and kale salad. We also got the blackened tofu wrap which came with a side as well we got the Mac and cheese. Both were very good. Lastly we tried the upside down pear mock tail made with Aquafaba- delicious!

Atmosphere ****
Indoor and outdoor seating, nice atmosphere

Service****
Waited only about 15 minutes without reservation for a table and food came very quick.

Price$$$
Over $15 per dish

Pros: Lots of delicious cuisines

Cons: Expensive and two service tips to give

grace_face

Points +300

Vegan
09 Oct 2022

Prompt and delicious!

Ordered delivery and fairly quick and still warm food! The wings and sandwiches are awesome.

talakoala

Points +900

Vegan
08 Oct 2022

Loved it

Loved the drinks and the food was wonderful.

Trogra

Points +13

Mostly Veg
02 Oct 2022

Love ❤️ 😍 💖

Delicious and great variety!

Roger in PA

Points +317

Mostly Veg
28 Sep 2022

Imaginative, gourmet, tasty vegan dishes and great service

All-vegan menu and not your usual vegan fare. Every item is clearly marked whether it's free of—or contains—gluten, soy, or nuts, and the server was knowledgeable and sensitive to other dietary restrictions, including my own preference for dishes made without coconut or coconut oil. My eggplant and mixed mushroom ragout with a crispy-fried block of polenta, pickled fennel, black garlic balsamic, and "parmesan" was spectacular, a subtle combination of sweet and umami, creamy and crispy, that I've never experienced before. My other half thoroughly enjoyed the oyster mushroom po' boy. For dessert we shared one serving of strawberry shortcake cheesecake, which was a delicious, not-too-sweet, part chewy and part light and creamy creation plenty generous enough to satisfy both of us.

Pros: Truly great vegan food, Attentive, knowledgeable, friendly service, Nice atmosphere and location

Mellalynnie

Points +300

Vegan
22 Sep 2022

Underwhelming

First, the server may not mention to you that they do the 20% included thing at this location. I found this shady as we ended up tipping 20% twice since he just took the card without showing me the bill, ran it on his tablet, and flipped the tip screen around to me like it was expected of me to tip.

As for the place itself, I found is pretty underwhelming, along with the other veg places owned by this group. Friend and I collectively ordered the tofu buffalo sandwich (1 star tbh), loaded ruffle fries (2 stars), mac n cheese (2 stars), lavender lemonade (5 stars tbh), and the gnocchi (5 stars tbh). The desserts here are all made by make believe bakery down the road, which is also find mostly underwhelming.

Pros: The gnocchi & lav lemonade did slap, Its vegan

Cons: Possibility of shady servers with tipping practic, Most of the food is underwhelming, A bit pricey for what you get

selenaguerra150

Points +59

Vegan
17 Sep 2022

Delicious

One of my favorite places in Denver, they’re fully vegan and allergen friendly (my partner cannot have gluten) The staff are super nice and accommodating

Christy-AnnArchuleta

Points +18

Vegan
14 Sep 2022

Visiting from out of town

Delicious food and helpful staff!

bmlafferty

Points +68

Vegan
11 Sep 2022

Best Sandwich

Hands down, one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever eaten! I ordered the smoked turkey & brie and I wish I could order it all the time. Unfortunately, I’m just in town visiting.

Vegan_MD

Points +76

Vegan
10 Sep 2022

Excellent choice

Visiting Denver and watercourse did not disappoint. Great atmosphere, friendly service. Good Bloody Mary’s and the food was really really good. Highly recommend!

wicklink

Points +38

Vegan
27 Aug 2022

Best comfort food!!

I ADORE Watercourse! I stop here ever time I’m in Denver. They have a plethora of vegan options which are all delicious. Staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. Most entrees are large enough to make a second meal or split with another person.

Updated from previous review on 2022-08-27

Pros: Large menu, Multiple protein bases to choose from, Delicious desserts options

Cons: A bit pricey

TravisM

Points +44

Vegan
26 Aug 2022

Delicious food and outdoor dining

Had the Cuban and fried cauliflower 2 piece. Both of which were delicious. The Mac and cheese needs work. It was too saucy and the flavor was off IMO.

Pros: Outdoor dining , Menu Options , Friendly

Cons: Mac and cheese was a disappointment

SarahMays

Points +1255

Vegan
21 Aug 2022

Favorite stop in Denver

We love visiting Watercourse when we visit Denver! They have a fun variety of options for entrees and appetizers and great desserts. I love their outdoor seating area too! Although the wait can be long at times, every time we’ve gone the service has been friendly, helpful, and quick.

Pros: Lots of choices! , Super yummy!!

Cons: Can be a long wait for a table

dolbydarma

Points +112

Vegan
21 Aug 2022

Still the best!

Every trip to Denver means a trip to Watercourse Foods. Simply the best Vegan food in CO and beyond!!!

Pros: All Vegan, Get the Cuban, And the buffalo wings

Cons: None, Nada, Zip

JasonManias

Points +1387

Vegan
21 Aug 2022

Fantastic brunch

Had the chicken n biscuit, Cuban sandwich, and Mac n cheese. All of it was delicious!

AmyHendricks

Points +21

Vegan
20 Aug 2022

Always stop when in Denver!

Everything is vegan and its all crazy delicious.
Choc peanut butter milkshake!

Pros: All vegan

Vegan_Hiker_Foodie

Points +4272

Vegan
17 Aug 2022

Sooooooo good!

Lots of menu items that vegans don’t always get to partake in! The Caesar salad was outstanding, the chorizo and grits was really yummy too, and the turkey and brie sandwich was out of this world. We also had a pretzel and it was really good too! The only thing we weren’t huge fans of was the cheesecake…it was almost like a flan consistency instead of a more creamy cheesecake. We also had the German chocolate cake and that made up for the mediocre cheesecake.

Updated from previous review on 2021-08-24

afitzy13

Points +147

Vegan
15 Aug 2022

Awesome food

Not really worth the cost but the food was pretty good

Pros: Better desert options then most vegan places

Cons: Expensive

kashmir_stg

Points +416

Vegan
15 Aug 2022

Watercourse is simply the best UPDATE

I ate here as much as possible while visiting the Denver area. The food is all vegan and the staff are friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend

UPDATE: it’s still the best!!

Updated from previous review on 2021-07-13

Pros: 100% vegan, Healthy portions , Reasonably priced

VagrantVegan

Points +1333

Vegan
14 Aug 2022

Delicious and a fun atmosphere

Everything I have tried here has been excellent! The outdoor seating area also has a nice vibe. The staff has been very friendly, and I have felt very relaxed.

Pros: Lots of options , Updating menu , LGBTQIA2S owned

renee4658

Points +16

Vegan
08 Aug 2022

Disappointing

I had wanted to try this restaurant for quite a while. I was disappointed with the food. The cauliflower wings were great. However, the entrees lacked in flavor. The risotto was bland and undercooked. The gnocchi in sweet potato purée was bland as well and had a consistency of baby food. The yellow beet salad was good but, also lacked in flavor. The lemon cake was delicious. We waited for the server to come. Had to ask for napkins, water, ice. The 20% service fee is ridiculous! For that reason alone I won’t be back. I agree that employees should get a fair wage and that should be the employers responsibility! 20% service fee 20% tip is ridiculous and over the top expensive. The Food and service just isn’t worth it!

Pros: Some tasty dessert options

Cons: Expensive after the restaurant adds a 20% service, Service lacked, Food was bland

VagrantVegan

14 Aug 2022

The 20% service fee IS the employer taking responsibility. That is how they raise the price across the board to ensure a living wage.

VagrantVegan

14 Aug 2022

There are other models of creating living wages for employees, but they all mean raising prices. If they didn’t have the service fee visible, it would just be integrated into the regular price.

renee4658

14 Aug 2022

And this is one reason I will not return.

KennethMcMullen

Points +58

Vegan
30 Jul 2022

Amazing!

My wife and ordered the sweet potato cinnamon roll to start and it was great! We then shared the Chicken and Biscuit and the Oyster PoBoy with a side of Mac n Cheese. All were delicious! Our waiter, Patrick, was very nice and helpful! If you are in the area, don’t hesitate to stop in!

Pros: All vegan restaurant , Nice staff, Great food and selection

BonnieRalls

Points +15

Vegetarian
23 Jul 2022

Visiting Denver

We loved the Polenta in the Ragu and the Butternut Gnocchi. The HoHo Cupcakes were the bomb.

Pros: Excellent High Quality Vegan Food, Very attentive and quick service

Cons: Dining room was a little too loud.

potatopancake

Points +1228

Vegan
22 Jul 2022

We eat here a lot, like a lot.

For not living in Denver we come to Watercourse often, very often. Every time the food and service are exceptional! We’ve had many lunch, brunch, and pastries. It’s impossible to choose a favorite dish, so we’ll keep coming back!

Pros: All vegan, Service

Gazelk

Points +226

Vegan
22 Jul 2022

Big All-Vegan Menu

This place is incredible. We had the charcuterie plate, gnocchi, and risotto and all were unique and delicious. The menu is huge so you probably will find something you like.

The charcuterie plate is huge, containing various homemade vegan meats and cheeses, dried and fresh fruit, nuts, and bread. You could make a meal of just this plate. Great with beer and wine.

We sat outside on a beautiful summer evening in Denver and were in heaven.

Pros: Loss of vegan options, Nice outdoor seating, Charcuterie plate

JulieDarner

Points +1118

Vegan
19 Jul 2022

Wish I could stay longer to eat more!!

Such great food. Really kinda staff. Also a full bar! Def worth the money




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