Root Down is a vegetarian-friendly spot in Highland, Denver.
Editorially verified May 19, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
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. At 3915 Tennyson St.
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.
Tip: Grab-and-go vegetarian plates from the hot bar are the room's best feature; the cafe seating is limited.
Flower Child at Cherry Creek Shopping Center on East 1st Avenue Denver, a vegetarian-friendly counter-service cafe with vegan, paleo and gluten-free options.
Tip: Daily 11:00-21:00; the Mediterranean chicken kabob and cauliflower risotto are the regulars. Cherry Creek Shopping Center parking is ample.
True Food Kitchen in Cherry Creek is the Denver outlet of the wellness-focused chain, with a deep gluten-free menu and full vegan options across the day.
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.
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.
Tip: Open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday, the city's only round-the-clock halal kitchen. The combo plate samples six items.
