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10 Delicious Spots To Grab An Energizing, Healthy Meal In Denver

Highlighting all of Denver’s amazing local, organic, and healthy options.

We’ve featured a lot of different types of food on this website, but we noticed we had forgotten to mention the abundance of healthy options here in Denver, from power bowls to locally-sourced to salads and subs. So just in time for the new year, when everyone has that extra little motivation to eat healthy, energize their body, and be more active, we put together a guide to 10 of our favorite healthy restaurants. We hope you enjoy!

1. Vital Root

Vital Root is a fast, casual approach to vegetarian dishes with real ingredients. Not to mention, the interior is beautiful and the patio is cozy. Some of their dishes include 3 different types of bowls–roasted cauliflower, noodle, and a Mexican-inspired brown rice bowl. Plus their dinner specials like their sunflower risotto and pad thai are a must have if you want something a little more global. Don’t forget to go for brunch and indulge in some healthy bahn mi breakfast tacos or autumn-spiced waffles.

Where: 3915 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212

2. Bubu

Chef Troy Guard’s healthy lunch spot is a globally-infused build-your-own-bowl place that has now expanded to four locations in Denver. There are two types of bowls on the menu–ones that you build yourself by choosing  of base (like brown rice or chilled noodles) a protein (try their sirloin steak or sushi-grade salmon) , and a ton of fresh ingredients. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed with the menu, you can’t go wrong trying one of Guard’s recipes like the Aloha Poke with french green beans, sushi-grade tuna, hearts of palm and kimchi. They’ve also got their own unique dressings to choose from to keep things tasty and fresh.  Their newest location is in the brand new Grange Hall that just opened in 2021.

Where: 1423 Larimer St #010, Denver, CO 80202 (Larimer Location)
303 16th St Mall #3, Denver, CO 80202 (Republic)

3.

Vert Kitchen

Vert Kitchen is the perfect spot for organic, healthy lunches, coffee, natural wines, beer, and cocktails. Inspired by slow cooking and French cuisine, Vert’s menu consists of salads, like their Warm Goat Cheese Salad to sandwiches like their Roast Turkey with Fig Jam pictured above, to soups like their Roasted Tomato.

Where: 704 Pearl St, Denver, CO 80209

4. Whole Sol Blend Bar

You can order delicious, healthy bowls with next-level ingredients at Whole Sol’s two locations–one in Boulder and one in Denver. Go for one of their signature smoothie bowls like their I Like You Matcha with a supercharged green base (with matcha, of course) and topped with coconut, blueberries, coconut, and granola. They’ve also got hot bowls for the colder weather, like their baked oats or tofu scramble.

Where: 3605 Walnut St. Denver (RiNo)
1735 Chestnut Pl, Denver, CO 80202 (LoDo)

5. Stowaway Kitchen

Stowaway Kitchen has a full espresso bar as well as a globally-influenced kitchen to fuel you throughout the day. For a healthy option, why not pair a hot latte with a Japanese-inspired fried chicken sando, their Kara-a-ge Chicken Sandwich? If you’re a little more adventurous, try their Smoked Trout Salad with buttermilk dressing for a protein-packed start to your day.

Where: 2528 Walnut St #104, Denver, CO 80205

6. Just BE Kitchen

Just BE Kitchen is a great spot if you’re gluten-free. They promise to create delicious food that’s also 100% free of gluten, grain, and refined sugar, plus they do comfort food that’s Keto, Paleo, AIP, and Whole-30.  Try their renditions of warming classics like Shepherd’s Pie, made with plantain mash, bone broth gravy, and grass-fed beef, or their cozy Chicken and Dumpling dish. For dessert, they have a menu of cupcakes specially and healthily made in vanilla, chocolate, and lemon.

Where: 2364 15th St, Denver, CO 80202

7. Somebody People

One of Denver’s most hip and aesthetically pleasing Mediterranean spots, Somebody People, is creating inspiring little bites that are equally pretty and delicious. Try their menu, which consists of things like roasted cauliflower, local king trumpet mushrooms pictured above, and risotto made with celery root and broccolini. For something sweet, try their chocolate tart with hazelnut and pear or their housemade ice cream in chocolate or salted caramel. They’ve also got a nice list of zero-proof cocktails, one of the most interesting 2022 drink trends we’ve been seeing ramp up since late 2021.

Where: 1165 S Broadway #104, Denver, CO 80210

8. Sub-Culture

Sub sandwiches are maybe one of the best lunches ever and Sub-Culture is doing them in a variety of different ways. Try the Colorado Slow-Roasted Beef and Provolone Cheese hot sub or a cold veggie sandwich, like their ‘The Woods’ which comes with portobello. Pair that with a satisfying soup like their broccoli and cheese and a chocolate chip cookie, and you’ve got a delicious weekday lunch.

Where: 1300 Pennsylvania St Ste 102, Denver, CO 80203

9. Root Down

Vital Root’s artsy little sister, Root Down is a mid-century spot doing delicious “from-the-earth” food. The Colombian Arepas are warm and comforting with a little spice and the Colorado Lamb Burger is savory, fresh, and delicious. Save room for dessert, as their Torched S’more is divine, and top it all off with a craft cocktail–their Straw-Basil fields is definitely a good choice.

Where: 1600 W 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

10. The Green Collective Eatery

The Green Collective is doing toasts, salads, and juices with organic, healthy, and local ingredients. Not to mention, they dabble in superfoods to give you that extra charge you need to get through those busy days. We think the star of the show here at Green Collective is, without a doubt, their toasts. From their Pink Toast, pictured above, made with beet tahini spread, red cabbage slaw and raddish, to their elevated Avocado Toast that’s accentuated with dill, lemon, and a poached egg.

Where: 2158 W 32nd Ave Unit 100, Denver, CO 80211

 

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2022 Best Heart-Healthy Restaurants Denver/Colorado

A healthy diet should be low in sodium, cholesterol and saturated fat—but that doesn't mean it has to be low in taste.

At GAYOT's picks for the Best Healthy Restaurants in Denver/Colorado, you'll find healthy food that will help you to both eat well and live well. The restaurants are listed in alphabetical order.

> Check out GAYOT's:
- Best restaurants serving healthy food in other cities
- Health Guide.

 

14/20

Lively crowds congregate at this innovative Japanese restaurant for saké, sushi and world-spanning cooked dishes. See More

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98 Steele St. Denver, CO 80206

Japanese, Sushi, Peruvian

14/20

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa brings his swanky signature Japanese-Peruvian restaurant to the Mile High City. See More

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2199 California St. Denver, CO 80205

Vegetarian, Contemporary, Vegan

12/20

Whole-earth vegetarian fare from soups to sandwiches, pastas to quiches, salads to eye-popping desserts, dished up in a true bohemian setting. See More

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1600 W. 33rd Ave. Denver, CO 80211

Global, Contemporary, Vegetarian

14/20

Put your root down at this LoHi hot-spot turning out notable food and boasting striking city views. See More

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1047 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302

New American, Vegetarian

13/20

Chef Bradford Heap embraces local farms --- and a clever cocktail program --- at his field-to-table Boulder restaurant. See More

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2401 15th St. Denver, CO 80202

Sushi, Japanese, Seafood

15/20

At this Zen-like eatery, the best seat in the house is at the sushi bar. See More

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12/20

A kitschy hangout for herbivores, with a menu of satisfying soups, salads, sandwiches and vegetarian burgers. See More

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GAYOT's rating system works as follows, with the highest possible score being 20. The rankings reflect only GAYOT's opinion of the food. The décor, service, ambience and wine list are commented on within each review.

Rating of 19/20

Exceptional

Ratings of 17/20 & 18/20

Excellent

Ratings of 15/20 & 16/20

Very Good

Ratings of 13/20 & 14/20

Good

Ratings of 10/20, 11/20 & 12/20

Average

Rating of Quick Bites (QB)

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Not rated because restaurant is new or undergoing changes

Best Healthy Food Restaurants in Moscow

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Jazz, medieval and classical music on the organ.

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Cafe "Jagannath" 0+

One of the first vegetarian restaurants in Moscow with oriental interiors and spicy dishes on the menu. Here you can find both Indian and Chinese, Mexican and European dishes. Desserts are a special pride of the establishment; they are prepared by hand according to special recipes. The tea menu is no less diverse: there are herbal teas, berry mixes, classic teas and branded developments.

st. Zemlyanoy Val, 24/30, building 1, Ave. Mira, 31, st. Maroseyka, 4/2, building 1, st. Gruzinsky Val, 28/45, st. Kuznetsky most, 11
VLAVKE: shop and cafe 0+

The VLAVKE project operates in the catering format. In the institution, everything is prepared from products from trusted farmers. VLAVKE cooperates only with small and medium-sized farms: this helps to monitor the quality of ingredients and goods. At the restaurant, you can try green cabbage rolls with quinoa, beetroot tartare, or warm carrot hummus with glazed onions and applesauce.

trans. Plotnikov, 19/38, building 2 (shop and cafe), per. Sitinsky, d. 7/14 (shop and cafe)
Restaurant "Lettuce" 0+

Restaurant "Lettuce" is an original and even mysterious establishment. There is no sign on it, and the door is always closed. You can get here at the invitation of friends, or by contacting the organizers online. This restaurant is decorated in the style of a Tuscan villa, with a wrought iron staircase, fireplaces, a veranda and comfortable couches. The menu is international, but exclusively vegetarian. There are no meat and poultry dishes here (fish, however, is present), desserts are prepared without eggs, there is no strong alcohol. The menu is seasonal and changes regularly.

st. Yauzskaya, 1/15, building 2
Cafe "Juice" 0+

Sok is not just a cafe, but a real art space. Over a cup of green tea, lemonade or herbal cocktail, you can look through the artist's albums. In the warm season, an open veranda is open. The cafe is non-smoking, but photography is allowed. The local cuisine will delight not only vegetarians, but also fans of cooking without heat treatment. The main feature of the establishment is desserts without sugar and eggs, as well as dried fruit sweets.

trans. Lavrushinsky, 15
Vegetarian cafe "Avocado" 0+

One-stop cafes for everyone who doesn't eat meat. Vegans and raw foodists will also be pleased. The cafe on Chistoprudny Boulevard has been operating for more than 10 years, on Tverskaya it opened relatively recently. Recipes for treats were collected from all over the world. The chef regularly updates the menu and supplements it with dishes from seasonal products.

Blvd. Chistoprudny, 12, bldg. 2, st. Tverskaya, 5/6
Cafe "People as people" 18+

The tiny establishment "People Like People" is always full of people. The cafe is loved by many: Muscovites, foreigners and students. The food here is simple, always fresh and tasty, there are vegetarian sandwiches, vegetable salads, pies with vegetables. People come here for breakfast and lunch. Prices are reasonable, and local non-alcoholic fruit and berry cocktails are considered by some to be the best in town.

blunt Solyansky, 1/4
Cafe Ganga 0+

Despite the fact that the cafe is located not in the center, but in the north-east of Moscow, the place is popular. The reason is the varied and tasty menu. It will appeal to those who fast, vegetarians, vegans and adherents of microbiotic nutrition. On Saturdays, friendly gatherings are held in the cafe.

st. Novosushchevskaya, 26A
"Self-assembly tablecloth" 0+

"Skatert-Samobranka" is a live cuisine cafe where everything is prepared from plant products and with minimal heat treatment (or without it at all). The menu includes pizza, rolls, salads, bread, desserts - and all at very reasonable prices. A nice addition to lunch or dinner will be the original fruit drinks with the addition of herbs.

st. Lyusinovskaya, 12
Fruits & Veges 0+

Falafel, hummus, plov, cereals, soups - everything here is prepared from fruits and vegetables. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly: if there are necessary products in the refrigerator, the chef will be able to prepare an author's dish for you to order. The cafe is small, located on the territory of the Artplay space, and therefore there may not be a free table during peak hours.

st. Nizhnyaya Syromyatnicheskaya, 5/7, building 9B/20
Loving Hut 0+

All meals at this cafe are 100% vegan and 100% ethical. The dishes are free of gluten and sugar, and for allergy sufferers they are prepared without nuts and soy. The menu includes hot dishes, soups and salads, dried fruit and tofu-based desserts, smoothies and juices.

pl. Taganskaya, 86/1, building 1
Seeds 0+

Seeds Cafe is a combination of tasty and healthy food. Recipes are made together with a nutritionist, and meals are prepared in an open kitchen. For breakfast, they serve fragrant toasts, cereals with fruits, homemade cottage cheese, casseroles and omelettes. Also on the menu there are always a variety of sandwiches, salads, smoothies and freshly squeezed juices.

Kyiv, 6, building 1 (Business Center ComCity), emb. Derbenevskaya, 7, building 10
ID Cafe 0+

The cafe's menu has been compiled by a team of nutrition and fitness specialists, so all dishes here are author's and organic farm products are used for them. You can choose something vegan (for example, rice porridge in coconut milk with cranberries) or fish and meat dishes prepared using the latest technologies.

Prospect 1st Streletskiy, 14/21
Fresh 0+

Healthy and balanced food is the basis of the Fresh restaurant menu. Food suppliers are selected with the utmost care, and the menu is constantly updated with new items. Among the hits of the institution are healthy sandwiches with smoked tofu, a green burger with a protein patty, a vegetarian burrito. By the way, breakfasts are served here throughout the day, the soup menu changes daily, and all dishes can be ordered with delivery to your home or office.

st. Bolshaya Dmitrovka, 11
Chain of cafes "Receptor" 0+

A network of healthy food cafes was created by a couple who are fond of yoga, extreme sports and a healthy lifestyle. The menu includes delicious and healthy food of different culinary traditions: rolls, Korean national dishes, Indian vegetarian dishes, homemade breads and pies, a fitness menu. All dishes are prepared from fresh natural products without the use of semi-finished products and dyes. You can adjust the spiciness of the food to your taste.

trans. Bolshoi Kozikhinsky, 10, emb. Derbenevskaya, 7, building 22
Acai Family

Corner at the Danilovsky market, where they prepare smoothie bowls and superfood smoothies based on organic acai pulp. This berry, originally from Brazil, has a wide range of health benefits, including omega fatty acids, rich in vitamins A, B, and C, and is also low in sugar. On the basis of acai, delicate and healthy desserts are obtained. You can choose a ready-made mix from the menu, as well as assemble a bowl yourself.

st. Mytnaya, 74

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