Come on into City O' City and celebrate the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle! The menu will rock your palate! Yes, you can have chicken and waffles and save the chicken because it's vegetarian!! Squash soup, salads, BBQ... and eat your veggies!!! Save the animals and our planet will be a better safer place for all of us! Alcohol, beer, soda, cocktails. They have it all!! Indoor and outdoor seating! Believe me if you sit outside at least walk in the door and check out the cool decor, lighting, bright colors that will all really lift your spirits and elevate your experience!! Metered parking because you're downtown. If you show up after 6 pm parking is free. Our waitress was super nice and service was excellent! read more

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I'm not vegan or vegetarian, but you don't need to be to love this place. My husband and I shared: - Barbacoa Fries - Fried Brussels - BBQ Bowl with Seitan - Churrasco Cheesesteak with Mac and Cheese Everything was fantastic. The BBQ bowl was probably my favorite. I loved the diversity of flavors with the veggies, bbq, and mac and cheese. The fries had so many good spices and saucy flavors. I love brussels sprouts and these didn't disappoint. While I loved the cheesesteak, I probably wouldn't get it on my own because it's huge and very rich, so there's no way I'd want to eat the whole thing. The mac and cheese is made with coconut milk which gives it a unique flavor. We ordered way too much food so we took home a full meal for the next day and it was great leftover too. There is free street parking on the road next to it for two hours and we had no issue getting a spot on a weekday late afternoon. Whether or not you eat meat, this spot is worth a try! read more

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Went here for a happy hour while I was in town for work. Really cool space with a friendly staff. The vegan barbacoa they had on the fries was SO convincing, I had to triple check the menu that I wasn't accidentally eating meat. The dish was very indulgent and very delicious! I also got the fried ravioli, which were insanely good with the pesto. Highly recommend his place. read more

City O' City - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Well, it's been a hot minute since I've been here and although service upon arrival could have been better(short staffed?) the kindness of our server and the quality of food was wonderful! My kiddo, who was convinced that poutine sounded awful, I'm happy to report is a believer! He devoured half of my poutine and wanted more! He had some velvety Mac n cheese and I love that it came with so much steamed broccoli! Ambiance is cool crunchy and inclusive! read more

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Really nice service here, and the vibe is pretty cool, super friendly and inclusive. We got street parking right across the street on a Friday night. It's a huge place, tons of seating indoor, and we had a reservation but I'd say it's not needed for dinner. I was looking forward to trying all the plant based food, but unfortunately it fell a little flat. The seitan in the bbq mac bowl was a little too salty and the mac n cheese was an odd flavor, maybe due to the vegan cheese. The cauliflower chicken was a good texture, but the waffle was an odd texture. I wanted to love this place but unfortunately the food wasn't the best, although service was lovely. Maybe we would have to try their breakfast/brunch menu. read more

City O' City - BBQ Bowl seitan - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Friendly servers and a good variety of food and drink. All the food was delicious (coming from a non-vegan). read more

City O' City - Cheesesteak with poutine (cashew ricotta) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I AM OBSESSED WITH CITY O' CITY!! I feel so comfy there that they have delicious vegetarian/vegan food with yummy drinks. Their happy hour menu is delicious and I do appreciate that they have new food selections quite often. I can basically guarantee that you won't miss meat! read more

Years later and still makes an absolutely mean vegetarian BBQ bowl! Greens are always fresh. Must try even if not vegetarian. Place is just how it was, still friendly and fun! read more

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This vegetarian restaurant has a very casual and welcoming vibe. Walked in ~1:30PM after a tour of the 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. read more

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Came on my own, and if you're not planning to sit at the bar, this does seem like a slightly awkward place to be dining alone, but the food is tasty enough to make up for it. City O City has more of a bar vibe to me than a restaurant vibe, which I hadn't been expecting (and perhaps contributed to the awkwardness I felt, as I have always been a tee-totaler and thus have next to no time spent in bar environments). I was seated relatively close to the bar itself, as well. It was a bit loud for mousy ol' me, but the other patrons seemed to be really enjoying it, so if that's your scene, this place will be great for you! It seemed clean, too, so no sticky bar table problems, and the waitress I interacted with was friendly and helpful. I wanted to try the poutine and the barbacoa mushroom tacos, and decided last minute to try one of the non-alcoholic cocktails, I think it was called something like a sidecar with a number? (I don't know any real drink equivalents and kinda picked at random.) The poutine was decadent and filling, with a pretty good melty vegan cheese curd, and the mushroom tacos were smoky and light. The mocktail was interesting and not sweet (which is what I was looking for), with a pleasant citrus bitterness. Overall definite A+ on the food I had, but I think I would want to come with my husband or friends if I am in the area again, because it does feel a little strange sitting alone in there. read more

City O' City - Mushroom tacos in foreground, poutine in the background. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Ok vegan and gluten free options. Not a crazy selection, nothing too fancy but you can tell the kitchen 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 read more

Welcoming vibe, with delicious food and kind servers. Happy hour pricing available and reasonable. The barbacoa fries were vegetarian and the best I've ever had. They may have even been vegan. Not sure. Still sooooooo good. Great location, near museums. Great atmosphere. read more

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When you not vegan and still prefer to eat lunch at a vegan spot that should tell you all you need to know always hella good read more

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Stood there waited for someone to acknowledge me. I made eye contact with a couple of people that worked there and no one came to help me or even answer a quick question that I had but even better for me because I don't have to waste my money somewhere that has bad customer service read more

Food I did it and ate half of a plate of the BBQ seitan wings and basically drank their ranch dressing. The only thing that can cure me from a delayed flight and the DEN airport is a plate of BBQ seitan wings. Came here with others so also got Cheese pizza (vegan cheese): This pizza is fresh out of the oven. Perfectly crispy crust and good melt on the cheese. I always wish there was more sauce on a pizza, but it only needed red pepper flakes. Lions mane katsu: Might have been the least exciting dish on the menu only because the others were so good. The katsu was well cooked and the curry it comes with balanced the rice and katsu itself. Avocado cobb salad: This was the standout dish. It was perfectly dressed and the toppings were plentiful. You could honestly eat this salad and have plenty left over for the next meal. A very good avocado on top and not too much dressing to toppings ratio. Chocolate oat milk ice soft serve: They were cleaning the machine so we got this for free. Really good and only wish was we gott to try the swirl, but that will be for the next trip. Came here with non-veg coworkers and they both were raving about it afterwards. Service: We came towards the end of the night on a Sunday evening. The staff seated us right away and we did not feel rushed at all. I did not even notice that they were cleaning the front part of the restaurant and that they were getting ready to close. We were not rushed or felt forced to leave at any point during the meal. Ambiance: Casual place to come for a date, dinner with friends, or coworkers. They have candles at the table for the evening and it is a QR code to scan for the menu to make it easy. read more

For anyone looking for a fantastic brunch, vegetarian, or vegan meal, this is the place for you! Everything here is delicious, and I have never seen so many creative vegan options on one menu before. Always busy because the food is truly that good. The service was fun and friendly, and this is a must for anytime you're in Downtown Denver. read more

City O' City - Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

City O City is the absolute best and not even for vegetarian food, just in general. Came with my vegetarian sister and our husbands who are big meat eaters and everyone was more than satisfied with the food and flavor! They also have a great happy hour! read more

City O' City lands on my Top 5 of All-Time for glutenous vegan food. The good: -Buffalo seitan wings were great! Great flavor and just the right amount of crispiness. -Churrasco cheesesteak sandwich was phenomenal. Happy to see that the cheese wasn't just melted Daiya but a great vegan version of cheese whiz. Highly recommended! -Chicken (cauliflower) & waffles was a great dish on its own, but I'm glad we shared it. This dish is overall sweet because it's all sitting in syrup, so it was nice to balance it out with the cheesesteak. -Overall portion size to price was good. The not so good: -Mac & cheese is pretty bland and overall forgettable. This was ordered as the accompanying side to the cheesesteak sandwich. Would absolutely come back! read more

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We came in to the restaurant on a Wednesday morning with a group of 10 people. We ordered a BBQ Seitan Bowl, Japanese Katsu Curry, and Chickn & Waffles. I LOVED the chicken and waffles. I think that the flavors balanced super well, but the syrup was a little sweet at the end. I was not the biggest fan of the BBQ seitan bowl, but my bf was. It was flavored well, but I felt that the BBQ seitan itself was too sweet. My bf enjoyed all the dishes. They had variety of texture, flavor, and freshness. The dishes were extremely balanced. Would recommend only ordering 1 entree and 1 app to split between two people, the portion sizes are big. The staff served us wonderfully. Our hostess was welcoming, accommodating and had great recommendations. I also got a mocha raspberry coffee which was pretty good. Next time I come here, I'd love to try the cheese steak sandwich! read more

City O' City - BBQ Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My absolute favorite restaurant in Denver. We even came here for our post elopement dinner. If you have any dietary restrictions, this place is perfect. Most delicious variety of veggie options, with wonderful staff, and eclectic decor. Vibes for days. read more

City O' City - My favorite Denver destination for all the years. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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With this menu, how can you decide?! It was difficult as I wanted to try everything, perhaps in due time. Our server was very helpful. We landed on the fried chicken (cauliflower) & waffles + bacon. Highly recommend! I have never had a good chicken and waffle. I've been vegan 9 years and either the waffle is good, but not the chicken or the chicken is good and not the waffles but this time everything was good!! I mustn't forget the seitan a.k.a. chicken wings with buffalo sauce was delightful and also highly recommended . Another must try, the cheese steak sandwich. Vegan meat & vegan cheese alll very tasty, full flavor & spices. However, I did not like the mac & cheese. It lacked flavor and could've used thickness, as it was a runny and all the cheese is at the bottom of the cup and/or salt and/or spice. The restaurant is fun and casual with lots of fun decor, and a fun part of town. Also have a a coffee barista stand bar at the entrance + booze alcohol bar. There's desserts too, which were very tempting. We left satisfied and eager to come back again! read more

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Food was delicious. I ordered their freshly in-house made vegan burger with avocado, and it was honestly the best vegan burger I've ever had. The staff was friendly and efficient, and the restaurant itself is colorful with a really cool vibe. The only issue I had was with the messaging inside the restaurant. There's a big rainbow banner at the front that says 'Everyone is welcome here,' yet above the bar there was a chalkboard with the words, 'FUCK ICE.' That felt contradictory to me. ICE agents are American citizens who go to work every day like the rest of us, often putting their lives on the line. Seeing that message came across as disappointing and, in my view, hypocritical! read more

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I was in town visiting my brother and he suggested we go here. I didn't know it was a vegan restaurant until we sat down. I would have asked to go somewhere else if I did. The cocktails were good. I split the pepperoni flat bread and fried ravioli. Both were very good! I appreciated that they had dairy cheese available for the flat bread. It's a pretty big restaurant that seemed like a cool hang out spot. I definitely recommend for vegetarians and vegans and those who are curious. read more

City O' City is proof that you don't need meat to have a mind-blowing meal -- but trust me, even the most devoted carnivores will walk out of here raving (and maybe questioning their life choices). Let's start with the real star: the BBQ and buffalo seitan wings. One bite and I found myself saying, "Hail Seitan!" -- and I meant it in the most delicious, blasphemous way possible. Perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in sauces so good they should be illegal. You'll swear there's no way this isn't chicken... but it's not. It's just that good. And the poutine? Canadians, brace yourselves -- this masterpiece could make you weak at the knees. Golden fries, rich gravy, and melty goodness that'll have you whispering "sorry" for not sharing. The vibe at City O' City is just as great as the food -- funky, cozy, and buzzing with good energy. The staff are friendly, fast, and full of personality, adding to the fun, laid-back atmosphere. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or just curious, City O' City will make you forget you ever needed meat in the first place. Come hungry, leave a believer. read more

This is our must have spot when we are in Denver. Most times we go there as soon as so get in town. Seitan wings and poutine are our favorite picks. They are so inclusive in so many ways. They're also open until 10pm. Definitely a must try! read more

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I was thrilled to find a fully vegan restaurant near my hotel on my last visit to Denver. Unfortunately the food was hit or miss. The pizza and Brussels sprouts were the stand out stars, by far. The cheesesteak was incredibly salty, as were the mushroom tacos, and the fried raviolis were more like samosas than ravioli (more bread-like than pasta). The staff were attentive and the food came out fast. The bathrooms needed a seriousI would go back for their pizza, but skip the salt bombs. read more

City O' City - Cheesesteak and fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We made a reservation online for a large group of 8. They were nice and I was able to add another person when I called. We did still have to wait a little bite for our reservation on Friday at 8pm. We found a street parking around the corner and walked a little to the restaurant. We were seated outside which was nice on a warm evening. Waiter was nice, a little awkward, but attentive and was able to do separate checks for everyone which was really nice. The menu has a variety of vegetarian and vegan options. I ordered the city, o' burger. It was an average veggie burger. Nothing super special? The fries were good. I thought the price was very fair ~$16. Overall a good option for vegetarian and vegan options. read more

City O' City - City, O' Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The vibe of the restaurant is friendly, welcoming, and inclusive. Our server was cheerful, friendly, and helpful. The vegan food was splendid!! I had the BBQ (tofu) Mac Wrap. OMG! In a way, it sort of reminded me of Pittsburgh's Primanti Brothers, decedent, hearty, comfort food. That kind of experience for a vegan is rare and welcome! Mac & cheeze®, BBQ tofu, cole-slaw, crispy onions in a wrap. Nice! I can't wait to go back and try some of their other dishes, especially the vegan burger. Now I need more excuses to go to Denver! read more

This place was so good that my friend and I came back for a second time on our 3 day trip. The service was excellent and the place is very chill, not crowded during the week. I would recommend: Chicken and waffles Buffalo pizza Tumeric chai The Caesar Salad and tomato soup were also really good. read more

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This place came highly recommended to me by many, so I had been looking forward to trying it. It is a by default vegan menu but you can add animal products like dairy cheese & eggs. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed. The menus are online, but they do have physical menus if you ask, so that was nice! I got the gochujang tomato soup & pretzels with cheese sauce and mustard sauce. The tomato soup wasn't creamy, more like chunky tomato that got blended & no creaminess added. It was a good spice level, but I didn't get the crema on top that was listed on the menu. The scallions/green onions were also quite thickly cut for a topping. The pretzels were pretzel sticks (not a blended twisty pretzel shape), reminding me of the pretzel bread Trader Joe's used to sell. Nothing special, but was pretzel bread with course salt on top. The mustard sauce was yummy (whole grain mustard is great) but the cheese sauce was meh. It was very thin and runny, and had interesting spices in it (warm spices). It was a sweet cheese and not what I was looking for with a pretzel. I got the oatmeal cookie sandwich with maple blueberry cream cheese frosting. This was also disappointing. The oatmeal cookies were definitely oatmeal cookies, but I don't think the frosting/filling was cream cheese frosting. It tasted like buttercream. It also was just plain frosting with light maple flavor with dried blueberries inside. Still a sweet dessert, but not what I was looking for or expecting based off the menu description. There's two different sections of seating with totally different vibes, one in the back that is cozy and warm and welcoming with plants and books, and the other in the front is dark and cold. My friend and I got sat super close to the front door so only got to enjoy the back when we went to the bathroom. Such a bummer because I was excited to try a place people kept talking about. read more

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I do enjoy this place. They have truly great vegan and vegetarian food. I only wish politics could be left at the door at most places, but Denver is big on letting you know right where they stand politically and on social issues everywhere you go ensuring that anyone who doesn't agree doesn't feel welcome. I guess that's where we are headed as a society, anyone who doesn't share our values is either a bigot or a communist. You guys do you, as I'm sure you will. I know plenty of people are fine with espousing your political and social views at your business and certainly it's within your right to do so. I still choose to come to the restaurant because the food is fantastic, I've never been treated unfairly and quite frankly ill stand behind any business, regardless of their other politics (for the most part), if they are in the business of protecting animals. Anyone who harms animals is no friend of mine. read more

BLASPHEMY TRIGGER WARNING!! My sister is in town and we took her out the first night she was here. The request was for "veggie-forward" cuisine. At which of course, I rolled my eyes. Katrina, being in tune with all the good eats spots in Denver, chose City, O' City. I was skeptical but went with the flow. We arrived and the menu left me afraid for my life. I had to google several of the "protien substitutes." Im always down for a nice sweet/savory mix, so I went all in on the "'chicken' and waffles". Didn't know what to expect with the "carrot bacon"; was pretty sure the meat gods would smite me... but what the heck. ‍ The plate looked delicious. If I didn't know there was cauliflower hiding under the perfectly crisp fried chicken crust, I'd have thought it was a couple of mouth watering thighs! Wasn't sure what the green bits in the waffles were, but I wasn't skeered to give them a go. Cut one of the crunchy cauliflower pieces in half, watching crunchy bits of chicken fry scatter about my plate. Ok... you've got my attention! Going for a "perfect bite" I chunked off a corner of the waffle, skewered a piece of cauliflower on top of it, mopped up some of the generous portion of bourbon maple syrup, made the sign of the cross, just in case the mouthful of produce imposterness took me out. And in it went. And then... WOW. An explosion of flavor cooked off in my mouth. The hit of sweetness in the amazing syrup. The perfect mix of spice and crunch of the chicken crust punched me right in the taste buds, and the waffle brought it all together. It was legit, truly DELICIOUS! I brought myself back to the earthly realm momentarily, as I continued to tempt fate, my eyes focusing on the carrot "bacon." . This was a tough one... I love me some . I resisted the infantile urge to close my eyes and hold my nose as it parted my lips, trying to insulate my senses from this depravity. . With wreckless abandon, I steeled my senses, manned up, and started chewing. Ok... it definitely wasn't , but it wasn't terrible. And no one got smited. Then, similar to my beautiful fiancé grabbing me by the beard and pulling my attention back to her when my eyes wander to something less stunning, the maple syrup vapor tickled my nose and drew me back to the main course. And the feeding frenzy began. And just like any unbelievably incredible experience... it was over. The sheen of the last drops of syrup on my plate surrounded by crunchy chicken crust crumbs stared back at me. My hunger stated. The smile on my lips glistening with sweet stickiness. My eyes glazed over. Completely satisfied. The waves of confusion and bliss washing over my brain. How could it have been so delectable... and... so... VEGETABLE at the same time?!? I was gobsmacked. It took me three days to come down off the gastric high... continuing to question if it was all just a gastrocolic hallucination caused by a protien deficincy or it was really that good. Three days Later, I'm still thinking about it. So it must be empirically, authentically, undeniably true. Or was it? . I might just have to go back to validate my hypothesis! Thanks City, O City! read more

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The food was amazing! Very at ease atmosphere! Great place !! The plants big and beautiful!! I wish that they for sell,

This restaurant is prominently located on a corner with a view of the outside action from wherever you're seated. The size of the space is impressive. There is a wall that splits it in half, with a bar wrapping around it to serve both sides. Service is friendly and attentive. Atmosphere is casual but lively. I enjoyed the Lion's Mane Katsu, with its vegan version of Hawaiian-style beef stew. Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll was a nice way to cap off the meal. read more

City O' City - Lion's Mane Katsu, Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Average vegan/vegetarian food in Denver. We got the chicken and waffles and the all day breakfast sandwich The chicken and waffles were tasty! Not the healthiest dish as there are no vegetables that it comes with but the cauliflower based faked chicken was very crispy. The all day breakfast sandwich was just ok for me. I liked the unique sweetness that the jam added to the flavor profile but overall the sandwich had a slight bitter taste to it to me. No dedicated parking spots and located in downtown Denver. Make sure to budget time to find street parking. We had to drive around a bit. The service and ambience was great. The decor was fun and unique. However, the restrooms also felt dirty which is never a good sign for me. read more

One of my favorite go-to vegan spots in Denver. Easy street parking. Casual, welcoming staff. Huge menu and great bar. Beer list includes so many good local beers. I love the reverse happy hour too. Fav menu items are seitan wings, ravioli, Caesar salad, taquitos, tacos. Most things come with special sauces that pair perfectly with the dish. Everything I've tried has been full of flavor. Don't miss their sister restaurant Watercourse. read more

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Came for an early lunch and enjoyed it. Had the crispy Seitan wings and I can attest that Seitan is alive and well. Had both sauces in the side (Buffalo and BBQ) and couldn't decide which I liked better. It's also an enormous amount of "wings". And crunchy celery too! With cool vegan ranch. Yum. Vegan decadence. Service was attentive, friendly and sweet. I will definitely return here when in the area. read more

One of the best vegan restaurants I've ever been to. From the cool ambience to the art (see my hat!) to the great waitstaff to the awesome food, I can't say enough about this place. I had the best Philly cheesesteak ever! Did I mention the house made condiments?!?! read more

City O' City - Hat designed by server - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Went here this weekend for a friends birthday brunch, as it's one of her favorite spots in Denver to go to as a vegetarian. It was a cute, trendy little spot in Cap Hill, I had never been by until now! The staff were friendly and attentive to our party and prices were very decent. We all shared an order of the seitan wings (buffalo and bbq style) and they were super tasty. We all had different drinks (bloody Mary's, mimosas, teas..) that were delicious. I ordered the "chicken and waffles" as it looked and sounded so good on the menu. And it was! I did a half order so it came with half a waffle and then one large cauliflower, drizzled with syrup and something else. It also had a side of maybe sweet potatoes to resemble bacon? I'm a meat eater so I appreciated that haha. Every one else seemed to really like their dishes too and we definitely recommend this place! read more

City O' City - Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is a cool place in Capitol Hill, just a few blocks from the Capitol building and a short walk from the Art museum. Lots of vegan and veggie options and a full bar. In nice days there's an outdoors seating space and they open the doors so the front feels like a patio too in a way. In the back, there's a full bar that has a little bit of biker/dive bar vibe which is pretty cool. There's a happy hour too and we loved the services. The tacos were very good, and they're $3 at happy hour if I remember correctly. My daughter, who has Celiac, was very happy with the GF options. read more

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