Sometimes you are just attracted to the aesthetics of a restaurant and you follow the lights and go in. That's what I did and guess what? I found the best 100% plant based restaurant! There are so many great options on the menu, just like any diner you'll find in the world but you can eat with a conscience. This restaurant is truly terrific! I love the cool vibes on the inside and the seating arrangement! They have mocktails, cocktails, beer and just tons of amazing food! We had the pizza, fries, mashed potatoes, and everything was delicious! The service was top notch and I definitely would suggest that if you are in Utah, go to visit Vertical Diner! I only posted a few pics of the menu but it is extensive! read more

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A Place That Fails on Every Level, Safety, Integrity, and Basic Care I've eaten here multiple times and every visit left me, my friends and family feeling physically ill. Why? Because they use cheap low quality canola oil and it shows both on the palate and in the body. But the deeper issue isn't just what's in the food. It's what's rotting beneath the surface. A close friend of mine Brittney (17 and under age in this experience) reached out to the owner to explore a collaborative business opportunity. Instead of professionalism she was met with a shocking invitation to hot tub together. Completely inappropriate and wildly unprofessional. Even more disturbing are the longstanding sexual allegations against kitchen staff he's kept on for years. Employees are routinely fired often for things they didn't do while the owner claims surveillance cameras prove it. Yet those cameras never seem to catch actual wrongdoing. Convenient isn't it. Meanwhile he creates a culture of fear instability and dismissal. People are disposable. Boundaries are not respected whether in the kitchen or in conversation. This isn't just a bad dining experience. This is a pattern of neglect abuse of power and willful ignorance. I urge you support businesses that respect people, employees, customers and community. This is not one of them. read more

Overall, I had a good experience at Vertical Diner. It was one of the top listings when searching for vegan options in downtown SLC, and I was able to have dinner here on my last night. Interestingly, it was pretty packed so I was forced to sit at the bar. It felt a bit uncomfortable not having a proper place to keep my bag and heavy jacket. I had a hot tea plus my entree which was essentially a fried "chickn" steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, and roasted broccoli and brussels. Everything was filling and the gravy had good flavor, but the roasted greens---while fibrous and nutritious---did cause some unwanted bloat! By the end of my meal, I opted to have dessert back at my hotel since none of the options were that appealing to me. If I had a chance to come back, I would since there are still plenty of vegan options on the menu that I would love to try! read more

Vertical Diner - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Had such an amazing experience here. Starting off love that they stuck to the diner theme with the booth and counter seating - such fun vibes. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely amazing with SO many good sounding options as well as breaking served all day long. Can't wait to go back and try more. Love when places get creative with vegan food! read more

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I was a little disappointed because so many people have recommended this spot for vegan food in Salt Lake City. To me, it felt dated in many ways. I can appreciate the retro atmosphere, but it seems like they may be using the same recipes vegans were using in the early 2000s. In the mac and cheese for example, you can taste the nutritional yeast. Vegan food has come so far in the ingredients we use now that it's disappointing they haven't caught up yet. The plates would also benefit from a nicer presentation, I know not everybody comes for that, but it would be a marketing advantage for minimal investment. I'm happy that there are vegan restaurants, but I think we can do better. read more

Haven't dined in, in forever and the last time we got takeout was during Covid!! Figured we were long overdue for Vertical Diner!! We got delivery since it was so rainy!! Everything transported perfectly!! The did a great job packaging up the food! My husband got the Chicken Cesar Salad and I got the Tempeh BLT with a side salad. Everything was delicious!! Much better than I remember Vertical Diner from the past! Definitely need to order delivery or dine in more often!! I do love the diner vibe!! read more

Vertical Diner - Tempeh BLT with side salad! Delicious but wish I could have chosen the dressing. - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Delightful and delicious! Everything was yummy, but I was so happy with the nachos! Fudge brownie with walnuts is a must. We were just driving through town, so lucky to have found this place. read more

It is important to state that I'm not vegan, nor do I regularly seek out vegan spots. But I was so enamored with this place, we went by twice in our short weekend trip! It's that good. Salt Lake City has a remarkable selection of vegan joints (my girlfriend looked), and this is one focused on delivery traditional diner fare in completely vegan form. It was sooooo good. The first day, I ordered their Chipotle Chikun Melta, effectively a faux chicken sandwich with lots of spice. It was messy as heck, but so yummy! My girlfriend got their "Moby," one of their 6 burger choices. Also, very messy, but spicy and yummy. I got their hand cut fries as a side, which were tasty and fresh. My girlfriend got their mashed potatoes and gravy as a side. The potatoes and fries were so yummy! We ordered their carrot cake to go, which we enjoyed over tea later. The next day we went back for breakfast at lunch (they serve breakfast fare all day long). I got the "Avalanche," consisting of a tofu scramble, home fries, tempeh bacun, and blueberry pancakes. All good, although I wouldn't say that the tempeh bacun at all resembled its namesake. Frankly, it was kinda weird. They have a great selection of local sodas, and a number of really good mixed drinks. The pineapple express--consisting tequila, pineapple, and some sort of bitters--is well worth the $8 (!!) price tag. It's a popular spot, so expect things to be a little slower at peak hours, service and getting a table. read more

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This vegan joint serves up some delicious food! I ended up coming here twice and sorry, forgot what I ordered but definitely recommend checking it out. They have both an outdoor and indoor seating option. Indoor, they have booth style and a counter. For a diner, the service was acceptable. read more

Vertical Diner - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Vertical Diner is a haven. Comfort food, the guilty pleasure of eating a juicy burger. Onions, animal sauce, fries.... Followed by a milkshake. Plant shake? We loved it here. Would go back anytime. 9.3/10 for me. read more

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Generally, it's a challenge heading out for any meal when one is plant-based. I pick and choose off menus and generally get stuck with a vegetable or two. Not here. Anything and everything is plant-based. Bonus: Everything is so good, that even my "I hate boring bland food" man likes it. Yes, plant-based food can be awesome. Don't believe me? Head to Vertical Diner. read more

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Vertical Diner is a great restaurant, and they have a HUGE menu! I've been to the SLC location four times as of the time of writing, and I had previously been to their Portland location one time. The dude cakes is my favorite meal of theirs, so far! read more

Vertical Diner - Sunrise burrito - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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I ate twice at this local favorite during my visit to Salt Lake City. For breakfast, I enjoyed The Avalanche plate with blueberry pancakes, roasted potatoes, mushrooms, and scrambled tofu, along with Gunpowder Green Tea. For dinner, I ate the Green Bandito Burrito, which was good, but the side of Mashed Potatoes & Gravy stole the show. Carrot Cake is good, but was not served a la mode as listed on the menu. When I questioned the server, she said I had only asked for carrot cake and that I wasn't charged for ice cream. This was not true because because the receipt shows the same $7 price as advertised for a la mode on the menu. The restaurant needs to edit its menu to resolve this discrepancy, or serve ice cream with the carrot cake or pumpkin cake, as advertised. I also messaged this concern through the website. Hopefully the owner or manager responds to it, or to this review. read more

Vertical Diner - Green Bandito Burrito, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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The food here is TOO good. I felt like I was transported back into my childhood in Texas with flavors so western I almost had no idea they didn't put any darn meat in it! Sausage tasted like Sausage. Nuff said. ***Addendum Check out their sister chain- Vertical Deli (3245 S State St) for which this review was originally intended for. Cheers! read more

Vertical Diner - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

So tonight I went to the vertical diner for dinner. The food is very good. It may not be the healthiest in the world, (there were healthier options there to choose from if you wanted that) but it was satisfying for somebody who wants plant base Comfort Food. The menu was quite extensive. There were burgers, salads, eggs, pastas, chicken, wings, etc. I had the buffalo chickun tigers they were really really good.. but was disappointed because they were so cheap on the sauce (only a little of sauce at the bottom of the little basket ..but the flavor was good. For the main course I had the chicken and potatoes with gravy. It was very good a little bit too salty for my taste..but it's probably supposed to be a bit salty. The dinner came with roasted brussels sprouts and broccoli that was fried in a butter type flavor sauce./oil. The brussels sprouts and broccoli were definitely a five out of five stars, although I felt a little guilty because they were a little bit oily. The server was sweet, but the only thing that bothered me a little was that I felt like she was rushing me. She kept coming to the table every couple minutes and asked me can I get you something else? Can I get you something else? How is everything? Is everything OK. Can I get you something else? She even interrupted me while I was answering an important text to ask me an again. It was really annoying and I couldn't even relax even a little . Let me take a bite or two before you ask me how is everything. For me it was way too much. I felt like I was being rushed. If I was in a mad rush hurry, it would've been great( like at breakfast time) if you want to eat and get out in 5 minutes..but for dinner I want to relax a little bit. It was early in the evening so it wasn't like they were closing anytime soon, but maybe she just was trying to turn the tables quickly or maybe she's just used to going at light speed. But for me it ruined the experience. Either way vertical diner is good food for both vegans and non vegans to enjoy 100% plant based menu. It's definitely worth a try.. but just know that it' is not all the healthiest menu if you're trying to avoid salt and added oils, but if you're looking for comfort food or heavy food, this is definitely the place for you. I hope you enjoy. Personally I won't be back. read more

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I've been here several times. First time was great. Each following visit gets worse. Couldn't even eat my lunch today. Don't know what happened but it sucks now. Service was terrible. Bad attitude and slow. Like they gave up read more

Pretty good vegan spot with all the classic comfort foods you may miss as a vegan! I wouldnt say anything we got was amazing, and I likely wouldn't return unless I had someone vegan visiting, but it's worth trying. read more

Vertical Diner - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Yummm! I was surprisingly impressed by vertical diner! first, our server Dev was very helpful And provided wonderful service. The menu offered a wide array of vegan comfort foods for breakfast, lunch dinner or dessert!! It was really hard to decide but we got their mac & cheese which our server also recommended and I'm glad we got it. It was one of the best vegan mac & cheeses I've ever had. I got their special chicken with biscuits and gravy. Their biscuits and gravy are amazing and I really enjoyed my vegan chicken. Next, I'm always on the hunt for a good vegan French toast and I was really curious to try their carrot butter too. I do not like the baguette French toast. I would prefer a Texas toast or regular white bread. The baguette is just too hard and not enough bread to soak up the flavoring but if it would've been regular French toast, I would've loved it because the carrot butter is unique and amazing and I'd come back for that over and over again. Diner is super casual. Service is great. Can't wait to come back! read more

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One of my all-time favorite vegan restaurants, nationwide! First off, I love breakfast foods and diners. As a part-time vegan, it's very challenging to find great vegan breakfast food. First up, their menu is huge and pretty overwhelming. In typical diner fashion, there's breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in-between items. Top marks go to the Mac n Cheese and the biscuits and gravy - definitely some of the best I've had. The items that didn't quite impress me were the scrambled (tofu) eggs and french toast. Service was super friendly and pretty attentive, but I could tell they got a bit strained as the restaurant got packed after 11am. Will definitely stop in again the next time I'm in SLC! read more

Vertical Diner - Bombtastic Biscuits and gravy (with fennel sauzage) - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Absolutely loved the food! My friend found this vegan spot to take me to when visiting in SLC. I really wanted to try the escargot mushrooms but they were out. Was so disappointed! However the fried Brussels were excellent as was the lentil veggie burger. The restraint was fairly quiet and we were waited upon quickly. It it a bit of a beaten down look but very clean. Bathrooms were clean as well. My major complaint was I paid cash and did not realize I did not get a receipt handed to me with my change until I got back to my friends place. I need receipts for my business meals and am out of luck on this one because I wasn't given one. Always should the customer be offered a receipt! Cash or not. read more

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Went in to get some breakfast that was gluten free with my lady and it rocked the house, was greeted quickly sat at the bar, we tried a couple of items on the menu, and when the food got there I found out this was a vegan and more with gluten free options. Blew me away I got shawarma wrap and it could have been real. Taylor was behind knowledgeable on the menu and answered every question quickly. 9/10 where's the beef read more

Great vegan comfort food, fast service and plenty of options. We had the chikun dinner and the Ruben and both were delicious. read more

Vertical Diner - Ruben sandwich - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Vegan comfort food at its finest! My sister lives out of state and this is the first place she wants to come every time she visits. Our go-to order is The Mountain, which is a cheezy, carb-y, pile of deliciousness with potatoes, your choice of vegan bakun or sausage, cheese, guacamole, tofu scramble, and sauteed peppers and onions. It's amazing. We usually opt to get it to go, and everything stays fresh and just as delicious as when you get it in the restaurant. The cheezy sauce is just amazing, I just recently tried to recreate it at home and while it was almost as good, nothing compares to the real deal at Vertical Diner. They have booth and table seating inside and patio seating in the warmer months. No reservations, and whenever I've tried to dine in, there's usually a wait. It's never been terribly long though. read more

As a non-vegan diet customer having vegan food for the first time, you can't compare this style of food to the real deal. If you go in thinking it will be hard to distinguish vegan vs. real, you'll be disappointed. Inside, the small area did give a typical "diner" appearance. We were notified of their vegan menu upon seating at one of the booths by a friendly worker. I ordered one of the burgers with a bean/lentil patty. It came with my choice of a side: mac and cheese. The patty was really squishy and fell apart or shall I say "squished into a mashed potato-like texture" for more detail - not a bad thing, just a bean/lentil thing. It had little flavor, which is better than a bad flavor. The mac and cheese was much better. I would not say it tastes super "cheesy", but a light and creamy flavor. The almond parmesan was a good addition and added texture. Sadly, even with this positive experience, I cannot say I could give up my consumption of animals for this food. I am still glad they have this option for the vegans out there! read more

Vertical Diner - Moby Burger - $15 not including tax. - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

We came here for son's birthday breakfast. He got the pancakes and really liked them. I had the pancakes with eggs, tempeh bacon and potatoes....so good!! Hubby had the La Mesa plate and said it was wonderful. It was hubby's second time there this week alone. To say we like this place is an understatement. Service and food is always amazing! Son said he likes the vibe. read more

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During a recent work trip to SLC, I was delighted by all the gluten free and vegan options. It was hard to choose where to have dinner one night. I'm so glad I picked Vertical Diner. The staff was friendly, the vibe eclectic and the food amazing!! (I wish I had eaten inside rather than take out to get the full experience.) I ordered the power protein bowl. It had tofu, cabbage, avocado slices, rice and carrots. It was delicious. The sauce was a little spicy, just enough kick to make it enjoyable without setting my mouth ablaze. I only wish I was in SLC longer to try another menu item, inside with all the cool vibes, of course. read more

Vertical Diner - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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once upon a time, i fell in love with a jackfruit taco in sf (gracias madre). but then i moved away and thought i would never reach the peak of existence again. but then vertical diner happened and guys they have JACKFRUIT TACOS. that are actually good. never give up on your love. read more

Vertical Diner - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Ohhh how I love this diner! Cozy ambiance, great food, excellent service and very reasonable! One of my weekend favorites! read more

Vertical Diner is my FAVORITE place to go to when I visit SLC. I'm vegan and my husband isn't but we both enjoy the food here. I always try something different and the flavors always make me happy. My husband stick to what he loves, Dude Cakes, which are always perfect. The service is always great and the people are super friendly. I love the diner feel as well. We can't wait to come back! (Not pictured, we also had the tiramisu cake, highly recommend!) read more

Vertical Diner - Dude Cakes Chef Carmen's Supreme Burrito Mac N Cheeze - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

In Salt Lake for a conference. Went straight to Vertical from airport to get some lunch. Service was nice. Comfort food was tasty. Prices reasonable. We liked the diner atmosphere, will likely be back for breakfast. read more

Vertical Diner - Nachos - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Yep, by far my 2th favorite restaurant ever! Love the vibes! Service is fantastic! And the food, don't get me started on the food! THE FOOD IS SO GOOD! I don't know about u, but for me, i love eating food the taste good. But most food, the taste good, it's unhealthy. So here I can actually eat food that tastes good but I know that it's healthy! I definitely definitely recommend going! read more

I ordered two TBLATs--one for now and one for later, and my spouse got a burger. We have been here before and loved it but couldn't remember the name and just lucked up on it again. I wish I had gotten an extra TBLAT for our trip. We ordered to go this time but service was great and fries were also great. We aren't fans of fry sauce but know that's a local thing. Would love to go back again inside as the ambiance is great and love the local art! read more

Vertical Diner was an excellent choice for vegan fair! Apps: Fried Brussels - so crispy and filled with flavor!! It comes with a ranch dipping sauce, but honestly, it doesn't even need it! Entrees: My friend and I shared the Bombtastic Biscuits n Gravy (comes w/ tofu scramble, protein choice & potatoes) with a side of the sautéed mushrooms. I was so incredibly impressed with the creaminess of the gravy and the biscuit for it not to have ANY butter or dairy !! Highly recommend to pair with the mushrooms. The tofu scramble was your basic tofu scramble, nothing too exciting about it. The fennel sausage was not really for me, as it was more of a burger patty-type versus a thin breakfast patty. It was a little mushy in texture but not terrible. Potatoes were your average country style. Service: Shoutout to AMBER! She mentioned she was newer, but we couldn't even tell. She made sure to find all the answers to our questions and did a great job making sure our needs were met. A+! Ambiance: The place is a very cute diner-style establishment with a little bar in the front and patio seating in the back. There is also a few items for purchase hy the front of the shop. read more

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Used to be a big fan of Vertical, then they changed management and it got so bad we vowed not to go back. But... it's the only place in town to get a vegan breakfast, so we try it occasionally in hopes that it's returned to its glory days. We visited again this March and, while it's better in some respects, it's still disappointing. There are some new menu items, so I tried the Power Protein Bowl, which boasted "sauteed vegetables, tofu scramble, steamed spinach, brown rice..." It was pretty good, but for $14 I expected more than half a cup of rice, half a sliced carrot, a dab of spinach, and two tablespoons of tofu scramble. I mean, how does that little tofu even come close to being "power protein"? Service was friendly, so full marks there. But the portions remain ridiculously small for the prices. It's also sad that the bread offerings have diminished so much. My wife used to love the breakfast sandwich on multigrain bread, but now there are zero healthy bread choices. And don't get me started on the size of the pancakes or the amount of potatoes that come with your oder. read more

Dessert was all the things that carrot cake ought to be... Moist, vibrant and visible carrot shreds, icing not too sweet and raisins plump and tasty. Found out that Tuesday night offers a AYCE pizza which looks fantastic!!! read more

Vertical Diner - French Toast Slice stuffed with carrot butter Blackberry Gingerade - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Food is absolutely wonderful, almost thought it was too good to be true that all of this is plant based. Customer service is great, everyone was so kind and friendly. Always full every time I am there with customers, that already speaks volume! read more

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I really enjoyed the breakfast here!!! I love all the options they have for us vegans. It's especially hard to find breakfast foods for vegans at a restaurant so I loved my time here! My favorite items were the biscuits and gravy with a side of potatoes and the chocolate chip pancake! 10/10. The tofu scramble lacked a little seasoning but the texture was just like eggs. I don't eat the processed vegan meats and such so I can't give an opinion on that. I revisited this place for dinner because I was so intrigued by how lovely the breakfast was and it was slightly disappointing. I had the jackfruit tacos and they were a bit underwhelming. Overall it lacked flavor and it was very messy and hard to eat. But I didn't get to try a ton other menu items so I may be biased about the dinner. Give it a go. Definitely for breakfast! The diner ambiance was cute and my servers were both nice and knowledgeable about the menu for both times I visited. read more

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The lentil burger was tasty but the bun was pretty dry and basic, in my opinion. I chose the mashed potatoes for my side and they were excellent. The biggest reason I'm only giving 4 stars is that the service was very slow and there is no air conditioning. read more

Awesome. Service awesome. Two cool fast waitresses. Tasty fresh and just happy food. Three different styles of seitan were perfect. Thanks. read more

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My vegan friend brought me here and I'm SO glad he did! The food is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the Nacho Mama. I also ordered the Taco Mac (seasonal dish) and it was insanely good. The tiramisu was very tasty as well. I may have eaten just a little too much of everything and got way full, but it was absolutely worth it. Each of these dishes were packed with so much flavor! I'm looking forward to trying more dishes next time I come here. Although I'm not vegan, this is easily one of my new favorite restaurants and I highly recommend it. Great service and lots of seating options too. read more

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