Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Protein Bar & Kitchen, Bistro Vendôme and Illegal Pete's, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best LoDo restaurants with plant based options. Highly rated spots with authentic plant based menu items.
LoDo's Premier Plant Based Destinations
Explore the vibrant culinary landscape of Denver’s historic LoDo district through this curated selection of restaurants offering exceptional plant-based options. From the refined French flavors of Bistro Vendôme to the bold Mexican dishes at Machete Tequila + Tacos and Illegal Pete's, these menus cater to every craving without sacrificing variety. Whether you are stopping by Pony Up and Mermaids Bakery for American classics or grabbing a quick bite at Protein Bar & Kitchen and Jamba, you will find a diverse range of experiences that make meat-free dining in the city truly effortless.
7 restaurants in Best LoDo Restaurants with Plant Based Options | Top Rated
- Protein Bar & Kitchen: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bistro Vendôme: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Illegal Pete's: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Mermaids Bakery · rated 3/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Pony Up · rated 1/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Machete Tequila + Tacos: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Jamba: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
