Years ago, Marci and I went to Watercourse for a friend's birthday. Our friend was vegan, and at the time, neither one of us was exactly convinced that the vegetarian/vegan lifestyle was for us. So, in anticipation that we might not find much we liked, we actually ate before we left home. That turned out to be completely unnecessary. I remember trying the chicken-style seitan and several other things from the menu and being genuinely surprised by how good everything was. Not "good for vegan food." Just good food. What I remember most is that Watercourse challenged an assumption I walked in with. I didn't leave there suddenly becoming vegan, but I did leave thinking, "Okay, there's something to this." And all these years later, I still remember that meal and find myself wanting to go back and see what they're doing now. Sometimes that's one of the best compliments you can give a restaurant: you changed my mind. read more

I used to come to this place when I lived in Cap Hill and they had table service, but it's definitely changed with a slimmer menu and counter-ordering. We were enthusiastically greeted by Renee and I loved her energy, friendliness, and helpfulness. They do have a great HH until 6pm (and daily specials), which we took advantage of. We each got a Lavender Aviation cocktail (delish!) plus seitan and cauliflower wings, corn ribs, and a Philly sandwich. We LOVED the homemade ranch that came with the wings. My sister was afraid of the sauces they offered for the wings, so I got it on the side, which may have taken away from the wings themselves. We were partial to the cauliflower wings though. The corn ribs are a must and only $5 for HH! Unfortunately, the Philly fell short to me. It tasted like refried bean to me and was crazy messy and fell apart. It's always been a cute little place inside and they have some picnic tables in the shade outside to enjoy the weather without getting sun. read more

Watercourse Foods - Lavender Aviation - Vegetarian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The concept is appealing, especially for people who trend away from or entirely refuse mainstream eats while embracing a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. It was years since I'd last eaten here, so I was looking forward to seeing how it held up. The service was generally quite good: friendly, attentive, and one of the stronger parts of the experience. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. I, am however, not a vegan or vegetarian - so there's that. The bean burger was underwhelming, lacking the flavor and texture needed to stand out, and the Ho Ho-style pastry was dry and even less inspiring. The bright spot was the apparently hand-cut fries, which were flavorful and the best thing on the table. I'd return if it meant accommodating a finicky vegan, but beyond that, I can't say this was a cherished experience taste bud wise. It's a pleasant enough spot with a worthwhile concept, but at least on this visit left plenty to be desired. Oh, as for the music please for the love of eardrums turn it down by half! read more

We went to Watercourse for happy hour yesterday, and it's still one of my favorite restaurants in Denver! They do have a great happy hour and I can highly recommend the corn ribs and cauliflower and seitan wings. We also shared the classic Philly sandwich, and I probably wouldn't order that again as I would have liked to have tasted more vegan cheese and flavor, but it was certainly filling! The interior is really homey and the staff is super nice. I'll definitely be back! read more

Watercourse Foods - Happy hour corn ribs - Vegetarian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I always stop by Watercourse Foods when I make it up to the Denver/Cherry Creek area, and tell so many people about how it is the most amazing vegan restaurant, but it isn't the same anymore. They just changed their menu to a fraction of their previous selections, so many great items are no longer available, including the Cuban, breakfast, charcuterie, and so much more. No more lunch specials or table service, which is a bit of a bummer. The service is still wonderful and the outdoor seating is great on a sunny day, but I hope they can go back to their old menu selections soon! read more

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Came here for a solo lunch on a Tuesday-- it was later in the afternoon and they weren't too busy . The decor is clean and welcoming (lots of wood & artwork). You seat yourself and have a choice to order with the QR code or go up to the counter. It being my first time I went up to the counter to get some additional recommendations. I went with the side buffalo cauliflower & the chicken Caesar salad. Both were fresh, had lots of flavor and filling-- highly recommend. When closing out my tab at the counter, I picked up a chocolate chip cookie togo (extra large in size and just the right about of sweetness). With the menu so unique I prefer a little more "hands on service" but the experience was tasty and eager to come back and try other things. Clean, homemade, high quality vegan food with lots of GF options/ substitution-- Highly recommend. read more

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Everything was spectacular - the food is beyond amazing, the staff are so friendly, and the ambience is great with good music too. Definitely highly recommend and will come back. read more

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Really lovely all vegan place that I visited twice while I was in Denver. Between my two visits, I got the gnocchi with sweet potato sauce, the Cuban sandwich, ginger beer, and the giant chocolate chip cookie. All of it was really great, but I think the gnocchi was my favorite of the two entrees. The ginger beer is not super gingery, tastes like Fevertree. The chocolate chip cookie with sea salt is an absolute must! It comes wrapped so I took mine back to the hotel to share with my non-veg husband after he got back from his work conference dinners and he said they were the best chocolate chip cookies he'd ever had! Also, I think it's fun that the plates are made to look like wood, but aren't. The first time I came it had been pouring rain, so the restaurant wasn't as full and it was very easy to find an open table, but the second time it was positively packed, and both times were week nights, so I suspect this place is pretty popular with the locals. I like that the ordering is done through QR code and website, since that would make it easy for groups and means you don't have to all know what you want at the same time (or, if dining solo as I was, you don't need to interact as much with staff, which is sometimes a blessing). Several members of the staff wore face masks, which I appreciated, and there were some nice paintings on the walls from local artists for sale. If I am ever in Denver again, I think I would really like to come back here--and I'd definitely get the chocolate chip cookie every time! read more

Watercourse Foods - Cuban sandwich with side of broccoli, and ginger beer. - Vegetarian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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.. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Watercourse Foods - Vegetarian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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. read more

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I've been a few times over the years and they never disappoint. They consistently surprise me with dishes that I wouldn't have imagined as vegan, and the service is always friendly. I normally wouldn't order nachos, but theirs are the best! read more

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! read more

Watercourse Foods - Grilled cheese with side Caesar - Vegetarian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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. read more

Watercourse Foods - Philly - Vegetarian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The music was obscenely loud. We ordered two Caesar wraps and fries, and the fries were fine. Neither of us have a problem with vegan food, we knew what we were getting. But whatever dressing they use for the wraps is DISGUSTING. It's sour and unpleasant. Not to mention, this restaurant is mostly self serve. You order at the counter and get your own water and cups for water. That's fine on its own, but we waited THIRTY MINUTES. For two CHICKEN WRAPS????? The worst of it was that they didn't even have coffee. They claimed "we didn't know we'd be so busy!!!" Even though they're ON THE STREET of the Pride parade. They were unprepared for one of their biggest summer events, not properly staffed, took FOREVER with the food, and served us the nastiest (mostly salad???) wrap I've ever eaten. You couldn't PAY me to come back here. read more

Watercourse Foods - $30 for THIS???? - Vegetarian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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. read more

Watercourse Foods - Plants Please Wall - Vegetarian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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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. read more

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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. read more

Watercourse Foods - Listening to any suggestions Aspen? - Vegetarian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came by today for a Father's Day brunch and it was amazing. First time back in a year and I forgot how good it is! I had the blacked tofu Caesar salad wrap and I can honestly say it was the best meal I've had in months. My dad and the Father's Day special peaches and cream French toast and loved it. Said he couldn't even tell it was vegan. They also make their Arnold palmers with mango iced tea which is so good! It wasn't crowded at all which surprised me. Only one thing to point out. The Mac and cheese was a tiny bit watery but still tasted good! Will definitely be coming back soon! read more

What have they done? Is their chef new? I keep trying to go back as it used to be one of my favorite places to eat. I ordered the French toast today and it was DISGUSTING. Cold wet bread topped with cold blueberries and an inedible lemon concoction. Who thinks these ingredients work well together?? read more

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 read more

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Classic Philly with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy were very good. So were the Queen City Nitro Cold Brew and Chocolate Chip Cookie. Service was friendly and attentive. Atmosphere was casual. Nice views overlooking the street. read more

Watercourse Foods - Classic Philly with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy - Vegetarian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I would give zeros stars if I could. I was able to make thanksgiving reservations, confirmed mid-October. And I got a text today that my Thanksgiving Day reservation was cancelled. I called and was told they aren't open Thanksgiving- even though the website said it was open, taking reservations, and walk-in's only that day. I was given a half hearted sorry and hung up on. Wanted to try this place but now I don't ever want to try it based solely on service. read more

I want to preface that I am not vegan but my family is so I do at times eat only vegan meals with them. I really enjoyed watercourse. The food was delicious. I forgot to take photos. I originally got the paella and although the flavoring was fantastic, I was a little sad that I couldn't eat it all. I understand the need for vagueness in a menu and usually I ask but the paella this time came with zucchini in it which sadly I'm allergic to. Usually I just avoid the foods that have it but my sister recommended the dish and stated it didn't have zucchini last time so I didn't think to ask. Overall though it was good food. The service was good. The place had a very business like ambiance, and most people where there doing business meetings while we were there. Overall think it's a great place to try even if you aren't vegan. read more

The food was good, but do not order through the QR code, order at the counter. A group of 4 people ordered 25 minutes after us, but received their food 5 minutes after the two of us. read more

Wow... this place has really gone downhill. We used to love this place for Vegan food, it has been over 4 years since we last ate here. We went this evening and the food was bland, and underwhelming. The milkshakes and cauliflower wings were decent. The tiramasu cupcake was bad, really bad, we couldn't finish it. We will definitely not be going back. read more

I went to day 4/4/26 and it's simply not the magical vegan spot it once was, and while the vibe check remains the menu hasn't. The exciting moments with vegan runny poached eggs has been retired for a simple and honestly not well executed menu. Also you order at the front counter which felt somewhat clumsy. sad to see one of the more exciting places I would go for something special, dive head first into the depths of despair. grateful for the company I had to make it less disappointing. read more

Have been eating at this restaurant for years when I come in from PHX to visit my daughter. 5/10/26.... counter service only. No longer table service. Would have been okay except.. No one comes back to see how your food was after delivering to your table. You have raised menu prices and expect 18-25% tips. The menu items have changed. Reduced menu and nothing special. Patty melt was a 2 out 5. Seitan wings were tough and could not be cut with a butter knife. Sadly this place is no longer the treasure it was. read more

I was sorry to see that they got rid of their servers, now you have to order on your phone, get your own water or go to the bar for drinks, you have to go and get your utensils. But, the prices are the same. I would rather pay more and have someone taking care of us. read more

We weren't familiar with all of the vegetarian choices and our server was patient and helpful guiding us to several delicious dishes. I got the Cuban made from saitan. My wife got the Micro Bowl. Super good. Love this eclectic place! Great art too. read more

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I really wasn't pleased with the updated menu. They didn't have the chicken and vegan waffles and milkshakes weren't available. Very mediocre. read more

Food was incredible! The staff ate super nice and the service was quick! LGBTQ+ friendly with gender neutral bathrooms! The vibes are great definitely come here for an amazing vegan meal!! 10/10 we will be returning :) read more

They have an incredible 100% plant based menu with lots of variety. The veg curry dish I had was delicious, a nice variety of veggies & beautifully spiced curry. I took dessert home with me...so yummy! "Cheesecake" stuffed French toast topped with cherry compote & cookie crumbles. I will be back! read more

Watercourse Foods - Vegetarian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The food was incredible. I've seen people post about how the food isn't as good anymore but I did not experience that at all. I also like the counter service and the staff were very friendly and helpful. read more

I came to Watercourse Foods on a Wednesday night. I was excited to try after being recommended to me. It was empty and we got sat fairly fast. Our server was great and told us about the menu and gave us a few suggestions. I decided to go with the Southwest wrap and my boyfriend got the Southern Plate. I was beyond satisfied with the wrap. It's so good and flavorful. It comes with plenty of tofu as it's protein. It came with a side of fries. I will definitely be coming back to get this again. The Southern Plate was very tasty. It comes with a side of vegan mashed potatoes with gravy and salad. The mushrooms were fresh and crispy. I enjoyed this plate. We also ordered Seitan Wings as an appetizer but our server forgot and never put the order in. He asked if we still wanted them and we did. We had to wait for a while for them to arrive. It would have been nice to get them as an app. We stayed longer than we would have liked. However, the food was really good. The atmosphere is fun. The staff is nice. I will be back!! read more

Watercourse Foods - Southwest Wrap & Southern Plate - Vegetarian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is my favorite vegan spot. I would travel all the way from Topeka, Kansas to Colorado just to enjoy the food here the restaurant is beautifully decorated. The ambience is live and robust. The staff are pleasant and the food is always delicious if you're into great food, this is a perfect spot to check out and if you're into great vegan food this is one of the number one spots to go and enjoy great food and great dessert, especially their ice cream And it's all vegan read more

The chikn Caesar salad is incredible! Add a side of broccoli, and you have a delectable meal to fuel your day. I keep coming back to Watercourse for this dreamy lunch every weekend. Yum! read more