Burger and tempeh wrap at Westbound & Down Brewing Company in Idaho Springs
at Westbound & Down Brewing Company in Idaho Springs
at Westbound & Down Brewing Company in Idaho Springs

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Food menu has the impossible burger, a buffalo tempeh wrap, and cauliflower wings. Fried green tomatoes are vegetarian. NOTE: Reported February 2024 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow.

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10 Reviews

First Review by KelseyEvezich

Avatar GoblinFrog

GoblinFrog

Points +215

Vegan
17 Jul 2024

Pretty disappointing

They fry their tofu in the same fryer as the meat- so the katsu isn't vegan. The vegan burger (which is already more expensive than their other burgers) does not include the vegan bun (which is a $1 upcharge) so it ends up being a $23 or so impossible burger with lettuce... Weird. Pretty bland

Avatar LordKrondor

LordKrondor

Points +31

Vegan
18 Jan 2024

Insulting to vegans

It feels like this brewery has it out for vegans. They had a tofu dish, fried cauliflower wings, and impossible burger, which all used animal products. The tofu and cauliflower both are battered in buttermilk. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!? 🤬. Who tf is this for? The chef is vegan, too. Sellout. I don’t know how he lives with himself.

Pros: Beer

Cons: Zero vegan options, Insulting menu, Unethical

Avatar Sandyander

Sandyander

Points +1295

Vegan
19 Jun 2023

Actually “The Buffalo”

The restaurant part of the Westbound & Down is called “The Buffalo” There aren’t any clearly labeled options (besides a bun) I believe they still have the impossible meat but it’s only labeled to sub on one option, so if you go it’s worth asking about. Buffalo tempeh was good and the bar tender knew exactly what vegan was and how to help. The French fries are *not* vegan. They are pre-battered and the batter contains milk. Chip and Salsa is vegan and can be had as a side option instead of the fries.

Pros: Knowledgeable bar tender

Cons: French fries contain milk

Avatar TotallyRandom

TotallyRandom

Points +86

Vegan
09 Oct 2022

Pretty good bar food

Husband had BBQ cauliflower wings that were pretty good. They also have a Jackfruit BBQ sandwich that can be made vegan with an apple cider vinegar slaw instead of the regular (mayo based). Salads are large and can be made vegan by removing cheese. Note: fries and cauliflower wings are not gluten free and the gluten free bun contains egg.

Pros: Several options, Good service, Vegan bun available

Cons: Gluten free, vegan options limited

Avatar Bethel381

Bethel381

Points +53

Vegan
06 Sep 2022

Buffalo Tempeh

The buffalo tempeh wrap was hearty and delicious (substituted avocado for slaw). Great location across from Echos Hippy Shop.

Pros: Delicious , Great view in back of water wheel , Casual, fun vibes

Avatar Gazelk

Gazelk

Points +226

Vegan
21 Jul 2022

Good choice for a small town

For some reason they have a vegan bun, but no longer have an Impossible Burger. We both had the Buffalo Tempeh Wrap. The Buffalo coating and slaw wasn't vegan, so they modified it with apple cider vinegar instead. It was pretty good, but definitely not a Buffalo sauce flavor we wanted. Next time, I'll try the jackfruit BBQ sandwich.

The waitess knew what was vegan, which is great to see in a small town. And the beer was great. Overall, a good choice.

Pros: Good knowledge of what vegan is, Beer

Cons: Chardonnay was too sweet for my wife

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Avatar hanana

hanana

Points +129

Vegan
13 Jun 2022

Two veg options to make vegan

I was grateful that the server was aware that the cauliflower wings were not vegan and the two vegetarian items, the buffalo tempeh wrap and the jackfruit sandwich, could both be made vegan but but were vegetarian as is. It was pricy. $19 for the pulled jackfruit sandwich and salad due to up charging for a vegan bun

Updated from previous review on 2022-06-13

Pros: Two entrees that can be made vegan

Cons: Shared fryer with meat, Cauliflower wings have butter

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Avatar heidi93

heidi93

Points +56

Vegan
05 Oct 2021

Didn't follow my vegan request

I ordered the impossible burger with the vegan bun, and told them to make the burger vegan by leaving off any non-vegan toppings. The server seemed confused and suggested a salad, because apparently vegans only eat salads??? Then he couldn't even name any vegan dressings to go on the salad. When he finally accepted that I was ordering the burger, he told me the unami sauce isn't vegan and would be left off. When my burger came, the unami sauce was on the side in a little plastic cup.

Updated from previous review on 2021-10-05

Pros: Beers are good

Cons: Staff isn't educated on veganism, Extremely overpriced

Avatar cwarrick1

cwarrick1

Points +1591

Vegan
29 Oct 2020

Great Lunch

We split the bbq tempeh wrap. Both were excellent. We informed the server that we were vegan and she adjusted our order. Put a vinegar slaw in the wrap and gave us a vegan bun.

Pros: Vegan options, Good beer, Split our meal

Cons: Expensive , Parking

Burger and tempeh wrap at Westbound & Down Brewing Company in Idaho Springs

Avatar KelseyEvezich

KelseyEvezich

Points +45

Vegan
18 Sep 2020

Appreciate the I70 stop

Got the cauliflower wings and impossible burger with a side salad. The salad dressing was amazing and the Unami sauce in the burger was amazing. Only critique was burger wasn’t pink Inside. Otherwise great location and a very helpful wait staff who knew what was vegan.

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