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Watercourse Foods

4.0 (2.6k reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Moderate noise
Happy hour specials

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Leeza D.

This is a 100% plant based restaurant. We grabbed the macro bowl which has miso tofu and a variety of hot and cold components and is very flavorful. Additionally tried the Reuben with a side of vegan mash potatoes and gravy. The Reuben tasted like real meat. Good vibes. Nice indoor seating. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure.

Philly
Blake H.

We had a great time at Watercourses Foods. While I'm not primarily eating a plant diet, I really enjoyed watercourse foods. The Mac and Cheese was very good and the fries were also very good. The drinks were one of our favorite items of the dinner and we enjoyed our experience. Our service was good but not overly amazing. This place is great for a large group and the vibe was fun. It was warm - temperature wise - in the restaurant which caused my rating to drop slightly.

Philly cheesesteak
Crystal M.

Without realizing until we ordered our food, the owners may be (are) the same as City O' City! We knew that we loved this seitan buffalo chicken strips so we ordered them again here. Dare I say they were better because the buffalo sauce was more evenly dispersed. I was having a really hard time, deciding on what to order but we got the vegan Philly cheesesteak and the recommended popular turkey and brie sandwich . I opted for a side of Caesar salad. No complaints about anything they were exactly what you wouldn't expect. Very very good mimics to the non-vegan versions. I'd say this is a good restaurant for anyone trying vegan food for the first time. However I'm a longtime vegan but that's okay. I like a good Caesar salad here & there. Our service was good. Our server was very helpful and telling us about the menu and asking if we needed anything else and checking in on us. The ambience is very cute. Love the wood paneling and the local artist decor throughout the restaurant. You could say this is good for intimate or large groups. It does tend to get a little bit loud, but that's maybe just due to loud guests by us..

Philly steak
Sally G.

Really large portions! They have a bunch of vegan comfort food and a great cocktail menu. They also have a little plant cutting swap at the front! It's generally not too busy when I've been here as they have a lot of seats but they do have reservations!

Smeeth W.

This is one of the first vegan restaurants in Denver and I haven't been back for ten years. But this time, it's very underwhelming. The food is quite mediocre, almost taste like convenient store foods. Also, you'll need to order food by scanning the code and order on your phone. Otherwise they will not come bring you water and treat you like you don't exist.

Cauliflower Wings
Joanna C.

The ambiance here is nice and chill with great outdoor seating. We came here for lunch on a weekday and didn't have to wait. Our server was super nice and patient with us as we were waiting for a third. The food is really good and overall a great experience. Lots of gluten free options! The cauliflower wings are to die for! Sooooo yummy and gluten free. I like the teriyaki better than the buffalo, but I usually don't like buffalo. This one was a little too overwhelming flavor wise. The blacked tofu ceaser wrap was also really good! Had lots of veggies in it so it was super filling. We got wayyyyyy too many fries! Not a bad thing, but we definitely couldn't finish it. Id reccommend this place especially if you have friends that are vegan or vegetarian.

Grilled cheese with side Caesar
Barbara S.

We came here to celebrate a family member's birthday, and it was my first time at a vegan restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and how many great options there were. Even though the menu impressed me, I played it safe and went with a grilled cheese sandwich (from the kids menu) and a Caesar salad on the side. It might sound like a boring choice, but it was actually really tasty! The Caesar salad was unique, lightly dressed and made with hearty greens like kale instead of just romaine. I also got to try a bite of the Orange Teriyaki Bowl and instantly regretted not ordering that instead. So good! Service was excellent, especially for a party of 10. I wish I remembered our server's name. She was blonde, super friendly, and really attentive. I'm already looking forward to coming back!

Philly
Annette T.

Recently got food from here for the second time but for takeout. My partner and I shared the philly cheesteak and it was surprisingly really good. The soy curls were tasty and I enjoyed the texture. The "cheese" sauce came on the side and was good for dipping the fries into as well.

Plants Please Wall
Holly K.

I love how plant-ifull the indoor space is! Lots of beautiful green plants and natural light everywhere you look. I got the turkey and brie sandwich with the salad as my side options. They make the turkey and the brie there! The turkey and brie were delicious, the salad greens were fresh, the fig vinaigrette was tasty, but the bread was a 0/5 for me. It was very basic squishy white bread in baguette shape. I ended up eating the filling and then the bread separate (so not to go to waste) because it took away from my enjoyment of the sandwich. A different type of bread would've been a game changer! If still a white bread, a ciabatta would've worked better! (Crusty, good bite, gets toasty). Our server happily answered my questions about the menu (I'm always curious to know if the vegan meats & cheeses are a certain brand or if made in house). So awesome that they make and smoke their seitan for the turkey and make the Brie cheese too! Pretty sure he said it was coconut based. My friend got the seasonal cheesecake stuffed & cherry topped french toast.

Mashed potatoes
Sasha B.

I absolutely LOVE this restaurant! The food is incredible and the service was outstanding. Roel went above and beyond to make my birthday so special--he's truly an amazing server. We had the best dinner! Every dish was delicious: the mashed potatoes are to die for, the Caesar salad was perfect, and the wings with black pepper aioli were out of this world. I honestly wish I could eat here every day! The restaurant itself is adorable and has such a great vibe. The only note is that they don't run the AC, so it can get a little warm--but honestly, the food and service more than make up for it.

Listening to any suggestions Aspen?
MicheleElys M.

First: The substancial GREETING at the door, especially Aspen!! She gets the smiles from everyone. Immediately the Hosts knows exactly where we choose to be seated given I have Aspen my service dog; we have been enjoying WaterCourse for many number of years, and before the Restaurant was named Watercourse and moved from another area of Denver; this has always been a fabulous place. The Ambiance offers a outside garden table (weather permitting) and café lining the front entrance. The service is Optimal, never overly attentive, rather a gentle watchful eye on our timing. And, if something is new on the menu, it is surely suggested. Every part of the costs are explained along with the menu if one does not know the restaurant and vegan food. Once I introduced Watercourse to a helpful friend who took me to the hospital, with Aspen. She had the "Chicken Burrito and stated, I thought this was a Vegan Restaurant" This was a huge giggle, while my Aspen nibble on my Tofu!! Yes, a Service Dog who likes tofu! The comfort at Watercourse is delightful, for I might sit and write or speak to an adjoining table of people, possibly making some suggestions. Most times, Aspen and I simply enjoy taking our time watching the busy street on 17th avenue, my old neighborhood and how it has changed. I am happy to hear, Watercourse is doing well as a primary Vegan restaurant, we must have a plethora of places to visit, become familiar with as a warm neighborhood, feeling part of the different ethnics groups, makes us feel safe, more to enjoy truly delicious healthy foods. Thank you Watercourse and all staff and owners for bringing us a delightful homely place in feeling welcomed. Highly recommended, as my friend did not know she was not eating a true chicken burrito - enjoy your meals and times at Watercourse.

Maruko X.

Ambiance: it's a trendy vegan restaurant, spacious dining space inside although it's hot and humid without air conditioning Service: friendly but so forgettable, made mistake on the drink order wrong choice of milk Food & Drink: limited items on their brunch menu Seitan Wings - *** choices of Buffalo and Orange Teriyaki flavors, made of gluten, chewy texture but not balanced taste Strawberries and Cream Waffle - *** Mascarpone cream, strawberry coulis, waffle with fresh strawberries, average taste Southern Plate - **** Cauliflower Chicken, mac and cheese, cole slaw and a side of honee hickory sauce, crispy cauliflower and tasty Mac and cheese, recommend Irish Coffee - *** Queen City coffee, house made Kahlua, Conciere Gold bourbon, topped with whipped cream, super bold taste Price: moderate to large portions depending on what you order, expect $30 per person

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Can you have pets outside?

You can bring your pup but it has to be on the outside of the patio/rail where you are sitting..once they get there big patio constructed then things will hopefully change..

If you went to this restaurant for one meal, would it be for breakfast, lunch or dinner?

Brunch! Mimosas and a smothered burrito!

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Root Down

4.4(4.2k reviews)
2.0 miNorthwest, Highland
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I really can't say enough good things about what the Edible Beats team does. Linger was one of the…read morefirst restaurants I ever went to when I moved to Denver, and El Five has always been one of my favorites too, so I finally made it to Root Down and honestly... another win. The space feels very Root Down in the best way. Funky, artsy, a little mid century, but still comfortable and not trying too hard. Then the food starts showing up and suddenly the whole table is passing plates around because everyone keeps saying "wait, try this." We ordered a bunch of things and the smoked carrots were probably the biggest surprise for me. I would absolutely go back just to eat those again. The masa birria, diver scallops, and grilled artichokes and asparagus were all great too. The hanger steak was cooked perfectly and came with duck fat potatoes, which immediately puts me in a good mood. Dessert also fully delivered. The banana cream pie with black sesame whip was one of those desserts where you keep going back for another bite even when you're already full. It just felt like a really thoughtful meal from start to finish. Definitely one of my favorite dinners I've had in a while.

Good, service, ambiance- all exceptional! The food was so well prepared. I think my favorite thing…read morewas the beet salad and the risotto! We may have almost tried the entire menu. The pictures do it enough justice! The dessert was actually maybe my favorite instead- I could have eaten a tub of that banana cream pie. Then rolled around in it. Spectacular.

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Outdoor area covered

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City O' City - Fromage Pizza

City O' City

4.0(2.8k reviews)
0.6 miCapitol Hill, Southwest
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This vegetarian restaurant has a very casual and welcoming vibe. Walked in ~1:30PM after a tour of…read morethe Colorado State Capitol and got seated right away. Spacious, it has a full bar and gender neutral comfort rooms. My server Sheena was lovely and gave great service. Got Seitan wings. You can have buffalo or barbeque sauce. You also have the option of half and half which I did. I liked the barbeque sauce more; buffalo sauce had a kick but not very spicy. For dessert, I got the Sundae O' Sundae which was a brownie sundae with eclipse soft serve (you can also do half vanilla, half chocolate!), brownie and chocolate sauce. It was not that rich and it was alright. They also sold some merchandise like shirts. Overall, would give the place a 4/5.

Ok vegan and gluten free options. Not a crazy selection, nothing too fancy but you can tell the…read morekitchen knows what they are doing. Have had a few visits go poorly unfortunately. Came here for a birthday dinner tonight, and the kitchen is closed over an hour before closing time??? Really disappointed, can't refund that uber and have to find a new bday dinner plan. Why do we post things online if we can't honor them? The pastries are great but have had multiple not-so-great in store visits. Update: I guess news has come out that employees are mistreated a poorly paid. It seems to show

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Waiting for our table.

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Chicken & Waffles

City O' City - Super cool ambiance.

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Super cool ambiance.

SPICE ROOM - Papadum & Sauces (complimentary)

SPICE ROOM

4.5(632 reviews)
3.3 miNorthwest
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I cannot believe it took as long as it did to get here. To be fair we did try a couple times and…read morethe parking was so packed we couldn't find a spot. All pointing to an excellent experience. The timing was right for my husband and I to come for a Sunday lunch. The service was fast and friendly. We started with potato sliders that were really good but not as good as our main courses. My husband opted for the lamb tiki masala and I opted for the eggplant (Baingan Bharta) Thali meal. The dal soup and spiced potatoes that came in the Thali were incredible. My favorite part was the chai though. I cannot drink milk and the alternative was oat milk. This was one of the best chais I have had in my life. So so good.

Ordered: Thali w Butter Chicken (~$24): served with…read morestreet-style chaat, garlic naan (+50¢), rice, dal soup, jeera potatoes, dessert (rice pudding), and soft drink Lamb Biryani (~$17): spiced rice, marinated lamb, vegetables, nuts, and spices; served with raita (yogurt sauce) Aya's take: I was craving Indian food during my recent trip to Denver and came across Spice Room. The Thali caught my eye as it's essentially a traditional platter with a variety of balanced small plates from rice to potatoes to dal soup and even dessert all on a single tray. I got it with Butter Chicken which was so good! Highly recommend as it was creamy, medium spicy, and very aromatic. I absolutely loved the street-style chaat! It's creamy, crunchy, cold, and loaded with flavors and textures. Such a satisfying bite and I almost couldn't stop until it was gone. I love that this Thali came with both rice & naan as I usually want both and can't decide lol! The rice was fluffy and aromatic from the cumin while the garlic naan was fresh, soft, and delicately brushed with garlic & parsley. I didn't care for the dal soup (bit too watery) or the jeera potatoes (bit undercooked) but the dessert was a nice way to end the meal. Their options included rice pudding and gulab jamun; I went with the "healthier" option lol. It was creamy, sweet, and cooled down my palate after the various dishes. The Lamb Biryani was another good try! The lamb chunks were tender and seasoned, the rice was aromatic, and it paired well with the onions and raita (yogurt sauce). This definitely satisfied my craving and I'm glad I stopped by before the long day I had ahead!

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Chicken Aachari

SPICE ROOM - Lamb Biryani (~$17)

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Lamb Biryani (~$17)

Watercourse Foods - vegetarian - Updated May 2026

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