Root Down in Denver is Justin Cucci's vegetable-forward dining room in a former 1950s service station in Highland since 2008, with a strong vegetarian-friendly menu.
Tip: The sweet potato falafel and the veggie burger are the room's two signature vegetarian plates; the bar runs a sustainable cocktail list.
Address: 1600 W 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
Vital Root in Denver is Justin Cucci's Tennyson Street vegetarian dining room, with mostly-vegan plates including grain bowls, falafel and sweet potato fries.
Tip: The pumpkin queso and the falafel bowl are the most popular plates; counter-service makes this the easiest of the Edible Beats vegetarian-friendly rooms.
Leevers Locavore in Denver is the North Federal small-format grocery with hot bar, deli and a vegetarian-friendly prepared-foods counter sourcing from Colorado farms.
Tip: Grab-and-go vegetarian plates from the hot bar are the room's best feature; the cafe seating is limited.
Udi's Cafe in Denver is the Cherry Creek breakfast counter and cafe of the Udi's Bread bakery, with vegetarian-friendly egg plates, sandwiches and house-baked breads.
Tip: Multiple Front Range locations; the Cherry Creek room has the largest patio. The bakery counter sells full loaves for takeaway.
True Food Kitchen in Denver is the Cherry Creek wellness-focused dining room, with a deep gluten-free menu, vegan options and Dr. Andrew Weil's anti-inflammatory diet roots.
Tip: Gluten-free menu marks every plate; the ancient grains bowl is the most ordered gluten-free entree.
Beau Jo's Pizza in Denver is the Colorado mountain-pie chain's Front Range location, with a dedicated gluten-free pizza dough and a long honey-crust pizza menu.
Tip: The gluten-free dough is made on-site with care to avoid cross-contamination; ask about the dedicated gluten-free prep.
Jerusalem Restaurant in Denver is the University-area Middle Eastern kitchen since 1979, with halal-certified meats, kebabs, shawarma and a late-night hookah lounge.
Tip: Open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday, the city's only round-the-clock halal kitchen. The combo plate samples six items.
