This list is by no means complete. It merely covers some of the highlights as well as a sampling of the many great vegan options that abound. Click here for general suggestions and guidelines when dining out. We've compiled this information from our experiences and those of others who have shared with us. We have made reasonable attempts to ensure its accuracy, however, restaurants can change menus and ingredients, or staff may be misinformed. Thus no information is guaranteed. Therefore, it is always advised that you ask questions (politely, of course) when dining out to be sure that your wishes are understood and your needs are met. This also helps the staff become more knowledgeable about the presence of animal ingredients and lets the establishment know there is a demand for vegan food.
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V* indicates a vegan establishment. V indicats a vegetarian establishment.

Aji – Latin American
1601 Pearl St., (303)442-3464
Menu offers vegetarian "ceviche" made with hearts of palm, mushroom, and sweet corn. The fried plantain and black bean appetizer , Platano Rellenos (hold the queso) is delicious. Vegetarian entrees are Frijoles y Arroz Criollos (roman beans, black beans, white rice, artichokes, and tomatoes- leave off the cheese) which is very hearty and flavorful, and the Guiso de Quinua (quinoa, roasted sweet potato, peppers, and braised endive ).Fried plantain chips are fun, too. Some of these dishes may normally be cooked with butter, however they will accommodate vegans by using olive oil instead- just be sure to specify that you want your meal dairy free. They have awesome homemade dairy-free sorbets, too. Flavors seem to change occasionally. Some have been Mango Jerk, Strawberry, Guava, and Canteloupe.

Alexander’s – New Mexican-style Mexican
1650 Broadway, (303) 444-6699
Burritos available with, in addition to the usual rice, potatoes and beans,  less common ingredients such as: tofu, barley, cauliflower, asparagus, quinoa, bulgur, walnut, pecan, spinach, broccoli, zucchini, cabbage, green bean, kale, basil, garlic, mushroom, and rosemary. Come smothered with choice of hot or mild vegetarian green or vegetarian red chili and accompanied by salad. Enchiladas and tacos can be made with many of the same ingredients; All can be accompanied by spanish rice, refried beans and guacamole. Thumbs way up to the mexican potatoes (minus cheese)- fried potato cubes smothered in hot or mild green chili. Ask them to hold the cheese on all vegtarian selections. Also have vegan tamales. Moderately priced. Cute but not fancy indoor seating surrounded by cacti!

Back Country Pizza - Pizza and Subs
20 East Lakeview Drive #212 (Nederland)
Go for a hike and then chow down on the  "Vegan Love" pizza at Backcountry: spinach, mushrooms, garlic, roma tomatoes, black olives, etc.(cheeseless).

Big City Burrito- Casual Burrito Joint
Folsom & Arapahoe in shopping center with Safeway
Vegetarian burrito filling options include rice and pinto or black beans, fried potatoes, sauteed vegetables (sauteed in olive oil), plus assorted salsas and a variety of hot sauces to try out. Their guacamole is not vegan, however, as it contains sour cream. Drat. Choose from a selection of tortillas (white, wheat, tomato, spinach, etc.).

Bombay Bistro- Indian
1800 Broadway, #160, (303) 444-4721
Have many items that seem as though they could be vegan, and others labeled vegan in error (i.e. one item containing paneer cheese), which doesn't increase the confidence level. But we haven't been, so things may have changed for the better. If you go, ask questions (and report back with answers. ha).

Boulder Cafe – Restaurant and Bar
1247 Pearl St., (303) 444-4884
One vegan entree – coconut curry udon soup; large plate of french fries; sometimes a vegan soup option; outdoor patio seating on the Pearl Street Mall

Boulder Farmer’s Market – Weekly Farmer’s Market (Seasonal) – Sat 10-2; Wed 4-8
13th St. between Arapahoe & Canyon, boulderfarmersmarket.com
Locally-grown organic fruits & vegetables; delicious breads and focaccia from Pasquini’s bakery; vegan cookies and muffins from Brillig Works (ask which are vegan); green chili and beans from the tamale stand; grilled vegetable spring rolls, tofu peanut salad and coconut sticky rice with strawberries from Pan Asia; Millet Bars, Chocolate Chip bars, and chocolate cupcakes with mint icing from Amazing Grains bakery.

Breadworks – Bakery and Cafe
2644 Broadway, (303) 444-5667
Great freshly-baked specialty breads, at least one vegan soup daily, delicious vegan chocolate chip cookie; two vegan muffins, daily breads like the crusty french baguette or batard, Sourdough, Italian, rustic roll, focaccia roll; specialty breads like calamata olive & thyme, green olive & sage, rye (also with raisin & walnut), dill, ciabatta, onion, fresh rosemary, the big pretzel, the panello del’uva (with pine nuts, walnuts& grapes – only on Sundays), sorbets. Can make a vegan pizza on request - we hear it is quite good.

Buchanan’s – Coffee on the Hill
1301 Pennsylvania Ave.  (303)440-0222
Coffee house offering many drinks with soymilk & agave nectar. Vegan muffins and vegan burritos sometimes available.

Buddha Cafe - Thai Cuisine
2719 Iris Ave. (720)565-0506
Many items are vegan as usually made, and others can be made so easily when you request that certain components be omitted or replaced with plant-based ingredients instead. (Note that the yellow curry is vegan if made without fish sauce, however the other curries all contain shrimp because it is a component of the curry pastes.)  *With our help, Buddha Café is creating a guide to animal-free menu options so that when  you go in, you’ll be able to ask them for this list of vegetarian/vegan options to help you in making  your selections!  From the fried Simple Tofu appetizer, to soups, salad, noodle dishes, fried rice, numerous house stir-fried entrees, and delicious Tapioca in Coconut Milk dessert, Buddha's food is bountiful and satisfying. Nice owners, too. Try the Sweet Lemon Grass Drink, The Sawan Noodle Salad, and the Basil Dish. Our notes on veg options at Buddha can be found ----HERE----

Burnt Toast - Funky grub on the Hill
1235 Pennsylvania Ave., (303) 440-5200
Breakfast options include a tofu scramble, which isn't "scrambled", really, but cubed seasoned tofu fried with potatoes and a colorful assortment of vegetables. This dish normally (oddly) comes with two eggs on top, so be sure to ask for extra tofu in place of the eggs. There is another dish, usually prepared with eggs, that can be done with tofu instead- served over a bed of arugula with white beans. Their biscuits are made with buttermilk, but you can get yummy housebaked sourdough bread with strawberry jam instead with your dishes. No upcharge on soymilk for coffee is a nice change from other places.

Cafe Prasad –(V) Vegatarian Cafe within Boulder Co-op Market
1902 Pearl St., (303) 447-COOP
Organic salad bar, made-to-order sandwiches, and a hot bar with grains, beans, and other staple dishes plus vegan curries, seitan/tofu/tempeh dishes, and other creations du jour. Also has a juice bar, smoothies, espresso bar and vegan in-house baked goods and pastries. The breakfast bar has bagels with Tofutti cream cheese, vegan breakfast burritos and there are a few other vegan options made to order but they have unfortunately added eggs and dairy items. Most entrees at the hot bar are vegan at lunch and dinner time.

Casa Alvarez – Mexican
3161 Walnut Ave., (303) 546-0630
Big sizzling plate of tofu fajitas, also tofu tacos, tofu tostada, guacamole tostada, bean burrito, tofu  fajita burrito, vegetarian red & green chili; their beans, rice and guacamole are all vegan, also. Just ask to leave off cheese/sour cream where indicated, and get guacamole instead. Nice strong margaritas.

China Gourmet- Chinese
3970 Broadway, (303) 440-3500
Casual north Boulder restaurant has quick service (order at the counter). Many veg selections, including items made with tofu, tempeh, and yuba (bean curd sheets), plus vegetable dishes. Some authentic Chinese dishes available (on the blue menu), which you don’t find in other Boulder establishments.

City Street Bagels – Bagel Shop and Deli
3070 28th St., (303) 442-0049
Most bagels are vegan, including flavors such as french toast, black & white (half poppy/half sesame), rye, blueberry,  etc. And they now offer Tofutti Better than Cream Cheese, which makes this place a favorite!. Also serve house-made hummus for bagels and soymilk for coffee.

Dot’s Diner- Greasy spoon diner.
2716 28th St., (303)449-1323
Dot's on the Hill: 1333 Broadway, (303)447-9184
Tofu scramble, home fries, toast (minus butter), side of vegan sausage (patties), OJ, coffee. Not a great place to go if the smell of frying bacon grosses you out.

Dushanbe Tea House – Tea House with International Cuisine
1770 13th St., (303) 442-4993
Beautiful interior and outdoor garden seating make for a delightful ambience in this authentic Persian teahouse. Their menu used to be seemingly much more vegan friendly than it currently is. Current vegan selections are the Middle Eastern Hummus Platter and Indonesian Peanut Noodles, both of which are tasty. However, we were not able to get definitive answers about anything else being vegan. But we did discover that they put eggs in their samosas (why?!) and that the Persian Kooftah Balls have egg also, which is really disappointing. We were flatly told by our server that if we wished to get vegan food, we should have gone to Leaf, which is owned by the same people who own the Dushanbe. (We were told the same by staff at Aji,  which is also run by the same owners). This, combined with staff's lack of knowledge and willingness to get answers to our questions did not make us feel that vegetarians or vegans are particularly welcomed here.

Falafel King – Middle Eastern Fast Food
1314 Pearl St.; (303) 449-9321
Inexpensive and fast – they offer a falafel sandwich in pita with tahini dressing and fresh garden salad or the falafel plate with a choice of 2 or 4 mediterranean salads such as hummus, tabouli, eggplant in tomato sauce, marinated mushrooms, stuffed grape leaves; don’t forget the curly french fries!

Fan's Chinese Restaurant (Niwot)
7960 Niwot Rd. (in Niwot, CO), (303)652-6250
Have many vegetarian vegetable and tofu based dishes, plus some mock chicken dishes. Their mock chicken comes in two styles and they'll use different ones for different dishes-but only one of the "chickens"  is vegan, so be sure to make sure. The food is very good, but the space lacks atmosphere, so it's a good spot for takeout.

Five Spice
28th & Iris, located in Safeway Plaza- 3325 28th St., Unit 5 (720)565-0707
Pan-Asian restaurant with several meatless options. Food can be made without any animal products (chicken broth, fish sauce, eggs), etc. upon request. Drunken Noodles and Sesame Tofu were good (this is all we've tried so far). Prices reasonable, portions large.

Food Court on the Hill
1310 College Ave (downstairs)
Thai, Indian, Middle Eastern stalls all have good selections. Nothing really innovative necessarily, but you can find a satisfying meal.

Food Court in the UMC
University Memorial Center – University of Colorado Campus – Euclid Ave and Broadway.
Alferd Packer Grill has “build your own” panini (grilled vegetables, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers & hummus), salad bar, soup (and bread bowls), vegetable chili, green chili, spanish rice, black and refried beans, silk soymilk & other nondairy drinks, soy yogurts & smoothies, bagels; hot dog cart has veggie dogs; Baby Doe’s occasionally has vegan baked items.

Foolish Craig’s– American
1611 Pearl St., (303) 247-9383, foolishcraigs.com
Tofu Scramble (spinach, mushrooms, onions & tomatoes sauteed in peanut sauce served with toast and potatoes); hummus sandwich, portabello mushroom sandwich, Italian grilled eggplant (omit the mozzerella) sandwich; french fries; variety of salads and dressings include a few vinaigrettes (ask which are vegan).

Glacier Ice Cream – homemade frozen desserts
4760 Baseline Rd.; 3133 28th St, (303) 440-6542; College Ave. (on the hill)
Several non-dairy sorbets and chocolate soy ice cream made on the premises. However, the chocolate soy ice cream is (irritatingly) mentioned nowhere on the board with the extensive list of flavors, so you have to know to ask for it.

Golden Lotus – Chinese
1964 28th St.; (303) 442-6868
Several mock chicken options along with the usual selection available at most area Chinese restaurants; they will also substitute mock chicken in many of their typically meat-based selections. Veggie “chicken” lettuce wraps are a favorite appetizer, also scallion pancakes & vegetable dumplings. Menu entrees include Sesame tofu, Spinach or bok choy with fresh garlic, Cashew  with Four Treasures, Crispy Tofu, Eggplant or Mixed Vegetables with Garlic Sauce, Sauteed tofu with spinach, Home style tofu, Ma po tofu, sauteed asparagus, Zen Delight and more. Request veggie chicken or tofu substituted in the Kung Pao, Tangerine, Hunan or Sesame chicken. Their specials board usually includes some veggie “chicken” selections. Make sure to let them know before you finish your meal that you do not want the green tea (dairy) ice cream that they often bring to customers for dessert!

Greenbriar Inn – Elegant Gourmet Dining
8735 N. Foothills Hwy. (303)440-7979
http://www.greenbriarinn.com/
Have several meatless options on the menu and we are told 1 or 2 of the vegetarian entrees at any given time either are already  vegan or can be made vegan with notice. Call ahead to make sure you get something that suits your needs and tastes. They are reputed to be very willing to accommodate customers' preferences.

Half-Fast Subs – Sub Shop
1215 13th St, (303) 449-0404
This college hangout on the hill has a large menu with a proportionately large vegetarian section. Subs come in 7" and 14" sizes and several must have the cheese and/or dressing omitted so that they are vegan. They've got BBQ Tempeh or Tofu, Vegetarian Sloppy Joe, Baked Tofu, Roasted Eggplant, Tempeh Reuben (baked tempeh with sauerkraut less cheese & dressing), Tofu Veggie (tofu spread plus lots of veggies), Thai Tempeh (baked tempeh, veggies, crispy noodles & spicy peanut sauce), Portabello Mushroom, Black Bean Hummus, and more. The Thai Tempeh sub (and Thai Tempeh salad) are vegan as is, and definitely our favorite. Serve margaritas and Long Island Iced Teas by the glass or the pitcher, too.

Hapa Sushi – Japanese
1117 Pearl St., (303) 473-4730; 1220 Pennsylvania Ave., (303) 447-9883
Try the attractive caterpillar roll (cucumber roll wrapped in avocado and drizzled in sweet soy.Try adding strawberries!); vegetable roll, vegetarian maki sushi such as grilled eggplant, avocado, cucumber, shiitake mushroom, kaiware (spicy daikon sprout), inari (tofu pockets); the grilled teriyaki rice ball is delicious; seaweed salad marinated in a sesame oil dressing, chilled tofu salad, mixed green salad in a sesame soy dressing, edamame soybeans (chilled or sauteed with seasonings).Flavored sakes are delicious, too. Note: their miso soup is Not vegetarian (contains bonito- fish flakes). This is our favorite place for sushi in Boulder. The staff is generally knowlegeable about ingredients and they have a relatively varied vegetarian sushi selection.

Illegal Pete’s – Mexican Fast Food
1320 College Ave. (303) 444-3055; 1447 Pearl St. (303) 440-3955
Crispy corn or soft flour tacos and large, tasty burritos with choice of grilled veggies, lime cilantro rice, black beans, pinto beans, fried potatoes, guacamole and red, green or chile-corn salsa. Vegetarian green chili can be ordered as an entree or for smothering burritos; guacamole can be substituted for cheese & sour cream.

Jalino’s – Pizza
1647 Arapahoe Ave. (303) 443-6300
Their soy cheese unfortunately contains milk proteins (casein), but they will make you a gigantic cheeseless pie with all the veggie toppings, and have been known to make vegan cheese pizzas for customers who bring in a block of dairy-free cheese (try Follow Your Heart’s “Vegan Gourmet” in mozzarella or monterey jack flavor) for them to use.

Kathmandu - Indian & Nepali
110N. Jefferson St.(Nederland), (303)258-1169.
Many delicious menu items plus a fantastic buffet with plentiful vegan options (most of it is vegetarian and of the veg items only the saag and an occasional second dish may contain dairy). If you get the buffet, let them know you do not eat dairy or that you are vegan and they will bring you your own special order of dairy-free saag and some dairy-free bread to have with your meal if you ask for it! This is a great place!

Khow Thai
1600 Broadway, (303) 447- 0273
Many curries and other dishes are vegan or veganizeable with omission of fish sauce and/or egg. Tofu available in many dishes in place of meat. Try the tasty fresh rice paper spring rolls with fresh herbs and peanut sauce. As with any Thai or Vietnamese restaurant, it is also always a good idea to ask whether there could be shrimp paste in the curry pastes they use.

Kim’s – Vietnamese Take-out
1325 Broadway, (303) 442-2829
Vietnamese spring rolls with peanut sauce; stir-fried tofu & broccoli, tofu & mixed vegetables, tofu & tomato, stir fried bean sprouts and more – all served with rice; vegetable rice noodle soup; Large portions at cheap prices; located in a hut across from the CU on the hill at University and Broadway. We have recently learned that they do often put Oyster Sauce in seemingly vegetarian dishes unless you specifically ask them to leave it out, so remember to speak up when you place your order.

Landmark Theatre – Pearl & 30th.
Movie theatre offers vegan snacks like Bobo’s oat bars and Alternative Baking Company cookies, and a shaker of nutritional yeast to shake on popcorn has even been spotted on their counter. Have heard the popcorn is vegan, but  haven't confirmed that yet.

L's - Italian
29th St., (303)442-1300
Upscale Italian restaurant. Formerly Laudisio's.
Arrabiata sauce is delicious (ask for it minus the pancetta with dried pasta). Many dishes can be prepared dairy free (using olive oil rather than butter) upon request, and dried (egg-free) pasta can be used in place of the fresh pasta which contains eggs. Pasta with wild mushrooms and truffle infused olive oil is a favorite.

Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant (V) – Upscale Vegetarian
16th St just north of Pearl- 2010 16th St. (303)442-1485
This totally meatless restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily, plus brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 10 'til 3. A large portion of the lunch and dinner menu is either vegan or easily prepared vegan upon request. Waitstaff eager to accommodate guests’ needs. Dishes include several appetizers and salads, creative vegetable and grain preparations, plus some tempeh, tofu and seitan selections. The stuffed poblano pepper mole dish is beautiful and especially tasty. They've also added a vegan carrot cake to their dessert offerings, which is simply lovely. For brunch, their scrambled tofu is good, and we hear they now have vegan french toast! Currently, they are offering a Happy Hour with specials on select vegan appetizers from 3-6 PM daily. Nice atmosphere.

Lucky’s - Breakfast and Lunch Cafe
3980 Broadway, (303)440-3793
Kind of a hole in the wall place, but great for a hangover breakfast. Decent tofu scramble comes with 3 veggies of your choice (choose from beans, avocado, spinach, sundried tomatoes, green chiles, artichokes, plus the usual veggies), with home fries, toast (hold the butter) and coffee/soymilk/OJ. Also have a vegan soup. Very affordable, with a diner atmosphere.

Maharaja's
1915 28th St. between Canyon and Walnut (next to Radio Shack) (303)442-7166
New Indian restaurant. Several menu items are vegan, and others can be made without the dairy (whether ghee, cream, or yogurt). Biriyani, samosas (nice and less greasy than most), aloo gobi, dal, etc. Staff are very willing to ask questions about ingredients and to accommodate however possible.

Mamacita's
114913th St. (on the Hill) (303)443-2300
All the sauces are vegan - the mole, green chili, red chili and most entrees can be made without cheese. Enjoy bean enchiladas, fajitas, bean burritos (can be "chimified", i.e. deep-fried), etc. Most foods seem to be prepared with very little salt (but you can salt things to taste at the table), so it's a nice choice for anyone watching their sodium intake.

The Mediterranean
1002 Walnut St.(303)444-5335
This downtown hangout has undergone menu changes a few times, and veg options disappeared for a while but we hear that a few of their nice vegan options are returning to the menu soon: Vegetable Paella and Mushroom Paella, Hummus Trio, Salads, Sangria, and fresh sorbets. Nice outdoor patio seating.

Moongate Asian Bistro – Pan Asian
1626 Pearl St., (720) 406-8888
Great selection of vegan dishes, including: Seaweed and mixed greens salad, vegan vegetable tempura (yay, no egg in the batter!), vegan miso soup (no "bonito" fish flakes!),  tofu spring rolls, drunken noodles, wonderful sesame tofu (crispy outside, custardy inside),  Szechuan Eggplant, many delicious curries, and more. Vietnamese noodle bowl can be prepared vegan. Fried tofu appetizer comes with fish flakes, but they can be left off.  Beautiful presentation, generous portion sizes, great value, and top notch food.

Mountain Sun – Brew Pub
1535 Pearl St., (303) 543-0886,  www.mountainsunpub.com
Appetizers include hummus, chips & salsa and french fries; vegetarian black bean chili; veggie & bean burrito; spinach salad (omit the cheese); Tempeh Reuben with Vegan 1000 Island dressing!! (but omit the cheese). Oh, and beer, and house-made root beer, etc. Heard the chocolate stout uses milk chocolate, though.

Mustard’s Last Stand - Hot Dog & Burger Joint
1710 Broadway, (303) 444-5841
Veggie Dogs, Veggie Chili, Tempeh burgers, tofu reuben (minus cheese/dressing), fresh-cut french fries.

Murphy’s - Bar & Grill
2731 Iris. Ave, (303)449-4473
Can make veggie burrito minus cheese, stir fry over rice, possible pasta dish with modifications, french fries. Their veggie burger (Gardenburger original) unfortunately contains cheese.

Narayan’s Nepal- Nepalese
4800 Baseline Rd., (303)449-2234
Buffet includes several vegan dishes. Many dishes on the menu customarily made with butter can be prepared vegan (with oil instead) upon request. Good food, inexpensive.

Noodles & Co – Fast Food Noodle Chain
2770 Pearl St. (303) 444-5533; 1245 Alpine Ave. (303) 440-4340; 2850 Baseline Rd., (303) 247-9978
A number of noodle & vegetable combos either are vegan selections or can be made vegan with omission of cheese. Tofu & extra veggies can be added to any dish. Choose from Japanese pan udon noodles in a soy-ginger sauce, penne pasta fresca (minus cheese), ,Indonesian peanut rice noodles, Thai curry soup, tomato marinara with penne, house salad with grilled tofu. Decent food and selection for a fast food chain. Inexpensive.

O! Pizza
3980 N. Broadway, Suite 104, (303) 444-9100 
O! Pizza serves organic pizzas and has recently added vegan soy cheese (Follow Your Heart Vegan Gourmet) to their menu. They have the usual complement of veggie toppings, with some exciting ones thrown in. Order the pizza without cheese if soy cheese is not your thing. A gluten-free crust is available for those avoiding wheat. For dessert, they have delicious dairy-free sorbet in a variety of interesting sorbet flavors (Lemon Rosemary, Cherry Riesling, etc.)

Orchid Pavillion- Chinese
1050 Walnut St., (303) 449- 4353
Offers the standard array of vegetable dishes and tofu dishes with white or brown rice.

Organic Orbit
1200 Yarmouth Ave., (303)440-8348
They have a list on the wall behind the counter to indicate to all servers and staff which items are vegan, and they were easily provide more information on items which can be prepared so to order.  They offer casual healthy lunch options. organic juices and smoothies, sandwiches, pizza, salads, soups, and some deli items to go.  Some vegan choices include the Nut Loaf Burger, Peanut Butter Banana and Mint Sandwich, Hot Veggie Rice Bowl with Tofu and choice of sauce (Green Curry, Basil Almond Pesto, or Thai Peanut), and fresh Chopped Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing.  We hear daily soups are usually vegan, too. Deli items include a delicious looking wild rice salad and noodle dish with spicy peanut sauce and veggies.  At night, the restaurant provides a more upscale dining atmosphere. Vegan dinner entrée options include: Living (Raw) Pizza with Vegan Pesto, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, and Brazil Nut Cheese; Winter Beet Risotto, Baby Root Vegetables, and Basil Citrus Vinaigrette (hold the goat cheese); Seared Tempeh, Bean and Brown Rice Timbale, Salsa Fresca, and Yuka Avocado.  And for dessert, try the dairy-free Sorbet Trio with fresh Berries.

Pei-Wei - Pan Asian Fast Food
1675 29th Street,  (720)479-5570
This chain is owned by PF Chang's. Animal-free selections are Edamame, Blazin' Noodles, Sweet & Sour Tofu, Soba Miso Noodle Bowl, Japanese Udon Noodles, Teriyaki Bowl, and the Spicy Korean (which has long beans, one of the neatest foods there is). Food is affordable and prepared in minutes in their open kitchen.

Pekoe – sip house.
1225 Alpine Ave., (303) 444- 5953
Nice teas, plus large pearl boba (bubble) tea all available with soymilk. Serve a vegan cookie from Breadworks.

Ping’s Favorite – Chinese
1635 28th St., (303) 449-0783
Friendly, accommodating owner. Vegetable dumplings, scallion pancakes, and vegetarian's “goose” (mushrooms wrapped in tofu skin) appetizers; Tofu & vegetable soup; Entrees include General Tso’s vegetables (with marinated gluten), eggplant in garlic sauce, vegetables in szechuan sauce, sesame tofu, ma po tofu, bok choy or spinach with fresh garlic, moo shu vegetables w/ pancakes (omit the egg) and more.

Pita Pit- quickie wrap sandwiches
1509 Arapahoe Ave., (303) 443-7482
Large rolled sandwiches can be made with an assortment of fresh veggies and condiments, incl. hot pepper, mustards, oil and vinegar, etc. Not a huge selection of options at all, but they’re open pretty late and inexpensive.

Qdoba – Mexican Fast Food Chain
1119 13th St., 303-449-3439; 1625 28th St., 303-440-1006; www.qdoba.com
Burritos with choice of cilantro-lime rice, black beans, pinto beans, grilled veggies (zucchini, scallions, eggplant and sweet red peppers) and guacamole; Taco salads in a crispy flour tortilla bowl, soft flour tacos or crispy corn tacos with grilled veggies, lettuce and salsa (omit cheese & sour cream); several salsas from which to choose including poblano pesto,  mole, roasted chile corn, warm ranchera, pico de gallo, verde, roja and habenero; Vegetarian tortilla soup.

Ras Kasaas – Ethiopian
2111 30th St, (303) 447-2919
 Fun, casual atmosphere, patio seating by creek; entrees are served with injera (Ethiopia's spongy flatbread made from Teff) and sides of salads, greens, vegetables and lentils. Exotically-spiced entrees include special mushrooms, sweet potato stew, spicy red lentils, butternut squash stew, beets & potatoes and yellow split peas; all vegetarian entrees are vegan except the special mushrooms which are easily prepared vegan upon request (with oil instead of butter). Vegetarian combination consists of the spicy red lentils, yellow split peas and beets & potatoes. Mild and spicy vegetarian combination plates also available. Eat with your hands!

Rincon del Sol – Mexican
2350 Arapahoe Ave.,  (303) 442-0541
We haven't been here yet either, but heard from a reliable source that they have really good Mexican food, and put lots of little tofu pieces in the veggie fajitas. It doesn't mention the tofu filling on the menu, though (or at least didn't). Be sure to ask whether there is chicken broth in the rice or other items, though, as we've heard there might be some question about that.

Rudi’s – International
4720 Table Mesa Dr, (303) 494-5858. rudisrestaurant.com
Dinner entrees include Sesame Tofu (oriental style tofu steaks with veggies in a sesame-ginger sauce), Thai vegetable curry in coconut milk, Saag Panir (must ask for tofu instead of panir cheese!) – served with dahl (lentil stew), poori bread, date chutney and basmati rice ;Masala Dosa (fragrant vegetable curry in a thin fried crisp rice-lentil crepe) , Ganeshapuri Special – samosa, dahl, curried vegetable, mataar panir (substitute tofu for the panir), poori bread, chutney and basmati rice; For lunch they have a marinated and grilled Portabello sandwich with roasted red peppers and grilled artichoke hearts (omit the cheese) or Tofu Avocado sandwich (omit the cheese & mayo); Saag panir (make it tofu) and Thai vegetable curry also available for lunch.

Rush! - (V)
On the Hill 1207 13th St., (303)546-9666    North Boulder 4593 N. Broadway, (303)442-7874
Delicious and refreshing frozen treats: both smoothies and bowls.  All smoothies and bowls can be made completely dairy-free; Just specify your wishes.  In addition to substituting soymilk for cow’s milk, smoothies that call for frozen yogurt are happily prepared instead with Soy Delicious vegan ice cream. Holy cow, indeed!! Umpteen creations on their board menu sound great, and you can also tweak listed options to create your own. Some of the more exciting ingredients are chocolate syrup, peanut butter, coconut, green tea, espresso, and tropical fruits like guava and mango, and superfood acai  The “Blueberry Moon”  (banana and blueberry with Soy Delicious) and “Caught in the Rain” (reminds one of the Strawberry Julius of yore, yet poses zero threat of salmonella or campylobacter infection to you, and zero threat of slaughter to egg-laying hens) are personal favorites. And perhaps most exciting of all are the BOWLS. Also made with soymilk and Soy Delicious, these come in flavors like “Peach Cobbler”, “Apple Pie”, and “Peanut Butter and Jelly Yum”. They’re blended up thick and served in a bowl with a spoon. Some list honey as a component, to be drizzled over the top, but even here they’ve got vegan covered; just ask for agave instead! Dairy-free and like a slip-slidey soft serve sundae for the soul. Go check them out!

Sherpa’s Adventurer’s Restaurant – Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian
825 Walnut St., (303) 440-7151, www.sherpaascent.com/restaurant.htm
Delicious food and a large vegan selection. Lovely atmosphere:  an old Victorian house in a quiet location just off the downtown Pearl Street mall, and outdoor patio seating with a Flatirons view. This is one of the best spots in town to spend a mild summer evening with friends.  Selection of appetizers includes samosas, pakoras, fried or steamed vegetable momos (dumplings), creamed spinach with Chapati bread (request no dairy); Entrees include Saag with Tofu and Potatoes (request no dairy); Pea, Tomato and Tofu Curry; Vegetable and Dumpling Stew, Tibetan Noodles.

Siamese Plate/ Siamese Plate On The Go - Thai and Japanese fast food
3033 28th St., (303) 444-3133
Tom Yum (spicy lemon flavored soup) with tofu, Gai Tom Kha (same lemon soup with coconut milk); Entree selections include tofu and cashews, tofu in garlic pepper sauce with broccoli, tofu and Thai basil, stir fried tofu in a roasted chili sauce,Soft rice noodles and veggies with sweet soy sauce or Thai basil, Pad Thai (omit the egg); fried rice with vegetables and tofu; vegetarian sushi and spring rolls. A favorite here is the coconut sticky rice with mango.The menu also lists many different curries (Panang, green, red, massaman, etc) but we have not confirmed whether the curry pastes used are animal-free (shrimp paste is a common ingredient in Thai curry pastes, so it is always a good idea to ask your server to check it out for you). Inform your server you do not want any fish sauce or egg in anything.

Skinny Jay's - Pizza Place/Sports Bar with live music many nights
(in the Boulder Outlook Hotel) 800 28th Street, (303)447-2222
Has both Vegan Pizza and a Vegan Calzone on the menu. Both are delicious. Because their tomato sauce does contain dairy (cheese), both the pizza and calzone are made with a delicious olive oil and roasted garlic base in place of tomato sauce. Toppings/fillings are fresh and very ample, including fresh mushrooms, onion, peppers, black olives, diced fresh tomato, broccoli and fresh basil leaves. The price is very reasonable and they're open late.

Snarf’s- Subs
2049 Pearl St., (303)444-7766
Vegetarian subs on the menu can be done vegan with omission of items like sliced cheese, cream cheese, or mayonnaise. Fillings include grilled portobellos, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, peppers, etc.

Southern Sun – Brew Pub
627 S. Broadway, (303) 543-0886,
See listing for Mountain Sun above.

Spice China - Chinese
269 McCaslin Blvd. Louisville., (720) 890-0999
Many nice preparations of more common vegetable/tofu dishes. Plus on the Shanghai menu, they have some more exotic dishes, including several with fried wheat gluten (or "glutton", as they fittingly refer to it).  Be sure to mention that you are vegetarian and remind them to leave out the chicken stock.

Spruce Confections- bakery
4684 Broadway, (303) 449-5819
Have a few vegan items, including muffins and lemon poppy seed cake.

Sun Deli – Deli, Pizza and Liquor Store
2299 Pearl St., (303) 938-1128/(303) 938-1078
Oh my god- vegan cheese pizza!!! Made with Follow Your Heart’s Vegan Gourmet. Or have them make the fresh-baked Veggie Roll (veggie and "cheese" filled calzone type of deal) with the soy cheese in place of dairy cheese.

Sunflower – Upscale Ornanic & Natural Foods
1701 Pearl St., (303) 440-0220
Menu includes some good vegan appetizers, entrees, and desserts. In our opinion, one of the best things about Sunflower is the salad bar deal: For around ten bucks, you get a large bowl of the soup of the day (always vegan), plus fresh crusty seeded rolls with olive oil (and yam butter, just ask for it) and unlimited access to their salad bar, which is about 85 percent vegan, including tempeh & tofu salads, hummus, seaweed salad, creamy pasta salads (they use Vegenaise in all their mayonnaise-y stuff), organic veggies, baby greens, fruit salad, nuts, raisins, and a half dozen different house-made vegan dressings! On the menu, appetizers include a tempura fried tofu nori roll, onion rings (yes, vegan onion rings and vegan tempura!), and french fries served with a vegan spiced mayo. Enjoy the tempura udon bowl, asian stir fry, pad thai or veggie burger (skip the cheese) for lunch. Choices for dinner include tempeh scaloppini with mashed potatoes, a  seitan dish (which changes seasonally), and sometimes a pasta dish with herbed “creme” sauce (cheese may need to be omitted on this one). Brunch menu includes wheat-free vegan pancakes made with spelt flour in two flavors: Banana Chocolate Chip or Blueberry Granola, as well as tofu scramble. Dessert options include a chocolate Soy Delicious / soymilk / berry smoothie; sundae with housemade “rice cream” and chocolate or vegan caramel sauce plus berries and cookies; chocolate peanut butter tart;  and chocolate raspberry mousse cake. This is a nice place for vegans because the staff know the menu very well and can tell you exactly what’s in (or not in) stuff, so you can order with confidence. We've recently heard from a good source that you can ask for Follow Your Heart Vegan Gourmet Cheese on sandwiches, burritos, rancheros, etc. We'll have to check it out.

Taco Del Mar
28th St. (next to Safeway at 28th & Iris)
Taco Del Mar have a vegan burrito on the menu, stuffed with seasoned rice and your choice of black or pinto beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and shredded lettuce or cabbage. Nothing too fancy, just a cheap, fast, hot meal to go. You can have your burrito smothered in their enchilada sauce, too.

Three Little Figs Market  (V*)
2793 Iris Ave., (303) 447-5934
All-vegan Gourmet Grocery featuring many hard-to-find vegan specialty items including fine Belgian chocolates; Caramels; The world's most delicious vegan cheese imported from Scotland; vegetarian caviar, several flavors of Tofutti Cream Cheese, Pierogi, Tamales, Knishes, mock meats and much, much, more!

Trident Cafe- cafe attached to a bookstore.
940 Pearl St., (303)443-3133
Have spelt vegan muffins, but always seem to sell out of them. Get there early if you want one! Nice coffee drinks and teas (the gunpowder tea  is especially good). And they carry Brillig Works’ delicious Jam Dandy cookies, too. Cute mellow place to hang out and people-watch out front.

Trilogy Wine Bar – Restaurant and Wine Bar, Entertainment venue
2017 13th St., (303) 473-wine www.trilogywinebar.com
One vegan entree – lentil-quinoa pilaf in coconut-ginger sauce with seared arugula, roasted mushrooms, grilled asparagus & oven-roasted tomatoes – sounds awesome, but we haven’t tried it yet. Popular wine bar just off the Pearl St. Mall. Live music & performance.

Tsing Tao – Chinese
607A South Broadway, (303) 494-6228
 This restaurant has undergone a vegan makeover and now offers a very large selection of vegan dishes. In addition to the vegetable and tofu dishes they have always offered, they have vegan chicken and beef now,  as well as vegan smoked duck, and a whole separate vegan menu. Viirtually every sauce is vegan, so meatless "meats" can be substituted in most menu items on their regular menu to render veg versions of things. The eggrolls are vegan (no egg in the wrappers) and they have just added a great vegan hot and sour soup. They are really making an awesome effort to cater to those looking for animal-friendly food, their service is friendly, and their food is delicious! Read your fortune from inside an egg-free cookie at the end of your meal.

Turley’s- American
2805 Pearl St., (303) 442-2800
The tofu finger appetizer is a favorite. Some feel Turley’s  is somewhat overrated with respect to vegan options, but they do have a house made veggie burger, tofu scramble, veggie stir fry and french fries, smoothies, etc.

V.G. Burger  (V*) - Organic, All-Vegan Fast Food
3267 28th St., (303) 440-2400
Offers five types of wholesome vegan burgers made on site: Classic, Three Nut, Felafel, Black Bean/Quinoa, and Sunshine Burger. All are made with organic whole food ingredients like grains, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Top your burger with choice of condiments, from ketchup and mustard, to salsa, guacamole, Vegenaise, or Chreese "cheese" sauce. Other options include the Chili "Cheese" Dog, salads, housemade soups, baked fries, shakes, Purely Decadent brand soy ice cream, hemp-based ice cream and organic fountain sodas. They now have cookies and waffle cones as well. Serving materials used are bio-degradable and environmentally friendly.

Walnut Cafe (and new Walnut Cafe South)– Breakfast and Lunch Cafe
3073 Walnut St, (303) 447-2315.; South Side on Broadway in the Table Mesa shopping center
Breakfast options like tempeh skillet, scrambled tofu or tofu rancheros (hold the cheese on all), home fried potatoes, vegan sausage, oatmeal or granola with soymilk; vegetarian green chili; sandwiches with sauteed tofu, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, onions, peppers and olives. Cheese must be omitted on most meatless items to make them vegan. Often crowded.

Veg-Unfriendly/ Don't Bother List:
Applebee’s- American. Virtually nothing suitable for strict vegetarians here.
Asian Deli- large selection of seemingly-vegetarian dishes, but they prepare everything with chicken stock.
Boulder Cork- basically a steakhouse with nothing vegan on the menu, (although you may be able to get someone to make you something if you call ahead.)
Cafe Gondolier- No vegan options (dry salad does NOT count). House pastas are made with egg, all sauces contain cheese.
Chez Thuy- Vietnamese. Have a section of the menu labelled vegetarian, but many of the dishes listed actually contain
 fish sauce and many people suspect they ignore (or do not understand) requests to leave it out even if they tell you that they will do so. A lot of people love this place, but we say proceed with caution..
Frasca- Hoity-toity “meat, meat, cheese, and more meat” place.
Japango- sushi. Most salads, the seaweed salad, the miso soup, and even their soy sauce contain fish products. Dishes labelled as vegetarian are actually not so. Basically everything in there contains fish!  Uninformed waitstaff. Make no genuine effort to cater to vegetarians, despite extremelty deceptive menu listings.
Juanita’s- Mexican. Their motto is “praise the lard”. Need we say more? They actually have a scant few vegetarian offerings, but most other Mexican places have more to offer.
Lucille’s- This place has a great reputation, but they unfortunately offer nothing vegan-friendly.
Mo's Bagels- All bagels have whey in the basic recipe.
Olive Garden- Unclear information about which dishes, if any, are free of meat-stock and/or dairy products.
Proto’s- Pizza. They are willing to make cheeseless pizzas, however all pizza dough contained honey last time we checked.