Watercourse Foods Menu – Denver, CO

Type : Vegan restaurant

Location : Denver, CO

A cute cafe space with Watership Down-inspired murals sets the scene for vegetarian dishes. Based on 4 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Watercourse Foods 80218

Address:
837 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218

Phone: (303) 832-7313

Website:

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Hours

Saturday 8 AM–10 PM
Sunday 8 AM–10 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Friday 11 AM–10 PM

Menu

DRINKS
LAVENDER LEMONADE $7.00
STRAWBERRY LEMONADE $7.00
STRAWBERRY LIMEADE $7.00
UPSTART KOMBUCHA ROTATING FLAVOR $7.00
JUICE
Apple, Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple, or Grapefruit
$4.00
LEMONADE Or LIMEADE $4.00
SODA FLOAT
2 scoops High Point Creamery ice cream. Choice of cola or root beer
$8.00
WHERE MY BEACHES AT
Dhos n/a gin, ginger simple, pineapple, lime, Angostura bitters**, ginger beer. MO
$10.00
MO’ PASSION, NO-JITO
Passionfruit, fresh lime, fresh mint, mint simple, soda water.
$11.00
PETAL TO THE METAL
Rose, lemon, Bordeaux cherry, Peychaud’s bitters**, soda water.
$8.00
BLACKBERRY GINGER PUNCH
Dhos n/a gin, ginger simple, blackberry puree, ginger peach tea, lime
$10.00
MARGARITA $10.00
GIMLET $10.00
MANHATTAN $10.00
WHISKEY SOUR $10.00
LAVENDER AVIATION $11.00
TOM COLLINS $9.00
OLD FASHIONED $10.00
COLORADO MULE $9.00
MARTINI $11.00
MIMOSA $7.00
BLOODY MARY
Vodka, house made spicy bloody mix, fruit + vegetable garnish.
RATIO DOMESTICA LAGER
(4.9%)
$6.00
TRVE TUNNEL OF TREES IPA
(7.3%)
$7.00
UPSTART KOMBUCHA
(0%)
$7.00
RATIO SPARKS FLY JUICY IPA
(6.2%)
$7.00
RATIO CITYSCAPES MEXICAN LAGER
(4.8%)
$7.00
GHOSTFISH GF GRAPEFRUIT IPA
(CELIAC SAFE) (5.5%)
$8.00
WIBBY LIGHTSHINE RASPBERRY LEMONADE RADLER
(4.5%)
$8.00
FUNKWERKS TROPIC KING IMPERIAL SAISON
(8%)
$8.00
CROOKED STAVE SOUR RITA
(4.5%)
$7.00
CLIMB BLOOD ORANGE CIDER
(5.8%)
$7.00
CLIMB APPLE CIDER
(5.8%)
$7.00
BOOCHCRAFT STRAWBERRY LEMONADE HARD KOMBUCHA
(7.0%)
$8.00
WATERCOURSE CUSTOM RED BLEND FROM JACK RABBIT HILL
California
$7.00
ARAUCANO CABERNET
Chile
$10.00
SANTA JULIA MALBEC
Argentina
$10.00
LIFEVINE PINOT NOIR
Oregon
$10.00
FRENZY, SAUVIGNON BLANC
New Zealand
$12.00
CONO SUR CHARDONNAY
Chile
$10.00
VINO PINOT GRIGIO
Washington
$11.00
INFINITE MONKEY THEOREM SPARKLING WHITE
Colorado
$7.00
LATTE $4.00
MOCHA $4.00
SCRATCH-MADE CHAI LATTE $4.00
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE $4.50
PUMPKIN SPICE CHAI $4.50
MAPLE LATTE $4.50
MATCHA LATTE $5.00
CAPPUCCINO $3.75
HOT CHOCOLATE $3.50
COLD BREW $4.25
ESPRESSO $3.50
AMERICANO $3.50
CORTADO $3.75
ICED TEA
Hibiscus, Mango Ceylon
$4.00
HOT TEA $3.00
BREAKFAST
SOUFFLE PANCAKE
Thick pancake with crispy edges and a buttery soft interior. Served with blueberry compote, banana, and candied pecans
$12.00
BREAKFAST EMPANADAS
Two crispy empanadas stuffed with scratch-made egg, breakfast sausage, and gouda cheese. Served with a spicy maple aioli.
$11.00
CHORIZO + GRITS
Cauliflower chorizo, poached “egg,” crispy grits, sofrito, cheese fondue.
$14.00
ROOT VEGETABLE HASH
Locally sourced seasonal root vegetables, crispy red potatoes, New England hot sauce, and a poached egg. Served with either
SAUSAGE + KALE FRITATTA
Breakfast sausage, potatoes, kale, gouda, creme fraiche, crispy shallots.
$11.00
BAGEL + LOX
Everything bagel, cream cheese, everything bagel seasoning, pickled onions, capers, and fresh dill.
CHICKEN + BISCUIT
Brined, breaded, and fried lion’s mane mushroom, white gravy, spiced honey, flaky scratch-made biscuit.
$14.00
BREAKFAST SIDES
SIDE BREAKFAST POTATOES $4.00
SIDE BISCUIT & GRAVY $6.00
FRUIT CUP $4.00
MIXED GREENS $4.00
TOASTED ENGLISH MUFFIN $3.00
DAILY PASTRIES
DAILY MUFFIN $4.00
BABKA $6.00
SCONE $3.00
SWEET POTATO CINNAMON ROLL $4.50
TO SHARE
LOADED TRUFFLE FRIES
Handcut fries with truffle hot sauce, mushroom bacon, and house parmesan.
$11.00
CHARCUTERIE
Ask about today’s selection. Served with toasted bread and selection of fruits, nuts, and spreads.
$18.00
PRETZEL
Large, soft pretzel served with sauerkraut, mustard, and cheese fondue.
$10.00
SIDES
GOLDEN BEET SALAD $5.00
ANTIPASTO SALAD $5.00
KALE SALAD $5.00
MIXED GREENS $4.00
SMALL CAESAR $5.00
MAC + CHEESE $6.00
FRENCH FRIES $4.00
CHILLED GREEN PEA SOUP $5.00
SAUCES
4oz BBQ Sauce $1.00
4oz Caesar Dressing $1.00
2oz Maple Dijon $0.50
4oz Ranch $1.00
4oz Buffalo Sauce $1.00
8oz Golden Cheese Sauce $3.00
2oz Horseradish Aioli $0.50
2oz Cracked Pepper Aioli $0.50
2oz Truffle Hot Sauce $0.50
DELI COMPOUND SALADS AND SOUP
GOLDEN BEET SALAD
Golden beets, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, orange dill vinaigrette
$5.00
ANTIPASTO SALAD
Orecchiette, roasted brussels sprouts, crimini mushrooms, roasted red peppers, olives, and red wine viniagrette.
$5.00
KALE SALAD
Maple dijon, pickled beets, pickled onion, pickled jalapeno, carrots, crispy garbanzos.
$5.00
CHILLED GREEN PEA SOUP
Fresh peas, dill, sour cream, fresh herb oil.
$6.00
SPECIAL ENTREES
BROWN BUTTER SAGE GNOCCHI
Sweet potato, crimini mushrooms, kale.
$14.00
FENNEL SAUSAGE BOLOGNESE
Penne, rosemary gremolata, parmesan.
$14.00
EGGPLANT + MIXED MUSHROOM RAGOUT
Crispy polenta, pickled fennel, black garlic balsamic, parmesan
$14.00
RISOTTO
Chipotle butternut squash, charred green onion gremolata, frico, pepitas, chipotle oil
$14.00
KIDS
MAC + CHEESE
Noodles with cheesy sauce.
$9.00
GRILLED CHEESE
Sourdough and Follow Your Heart American cheese.
$9.00
DESSERTS
LEMON CURD CAKE SLICE $8.00
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE CHEESECAKE $8.00
HO HO CUPCAKE
Chocolate cupcake with cream filling.
$6.00
FUNFETTI CUPCAKE $6.00
SHAKES
VANILLA $7.00
CHOCOLATE $7.00
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE $8.00
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM $8.00
CHAI $8.00
MATCHA $10.00
CARAMEL $8.00
ESPRESSO $10.00
ORANGE DREAMSICLE $8.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Melvin Vives
Watercourse Foods in Colorado is a haven for those seeking a twist on classic American diner fare. Here, traditional comfort food is reinvented through an entirely vegan lens, offering both a nostalgic and innovative dining experience. The menu boasts a wide variety of options, from hearty burgers and sandwiches to scrumptious pancakes and milkshakes—all plant-based. The ambiance captures the charm of a quintessential diner, while the staff is attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about vegan cuisine. Whether you’re a committed vegan or just curious about meat-free dining, Watercourse Foods offers a delightful culinary journey that satisfies cravings without compromising on flavor or ethics. Don’t miss their daily specials and creative dessert offerings; they’re sure to leave you pleasantly surprised.

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Lucian Florian
I sampled a few items on the menu and I have to say that my expectations were very high. I’ve tried lots of vegan restaurants and this is one of the most mediocre one I’ve had.

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Annie Lemley
My guy ordered a Mezcal cocktail off menu and I ordered the Rose Gin cocktail and it was perfect: tart and dry. We shared the Caesar Salad which was quite good. I had the sweet potato carrot arrincini over lentils and a bit of an arugula salad atop the platter. It was good not great. I REALLY like the arrincini but atop the lentils and with the arugula salad..it didn’t totally work. But still I ate every bite. So it was def good enough!! my bf had the Cubano..he is def not vegan so the seitan as the protein didn’t do it for him. The fries were great..they’ve got to be at a vegan restaurant!! And give me all the vegan ranch!!! We sat outside and it was lovely and inside is super cool and buzzing.

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Lucy McChesney
I am so happy I came here. The atmosphere is cozy and really nice to hang out in. They have a QR code to get to the menu. Watercourse has really friendly staff, and the food came out really fast! I definitely recommend the Cuban sandwich which has the right amount of flavor and crunch. I like the extensive cocktail menu they have as well. They even have a specialty Mocktail list which is such a perk if someone doesn’t drink or is trying to drink alcohol less!! I am definitely coming here again!!

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Kayla Hamilton
Watercourse has been a go to of mine for years! Great staff, delicious flavors, and nice atmosphere. I recently tried their cheese board for the first time and it was top notch!

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Albert David
I’m not vegetarian, but my wife and daughter are. So, wherever we go they drag me along to all their plant based joints. Most have been pretty good. This place was phenomenal. Starting with the greeting by the friendly, inclusive staff it just got better from there. Waiting for the food I had the opportunity to walk around and see all the amazing art on their walls. A quick trip to the bathroom where the sign read “Whatever you are” quickly reminded I was not in genderphobic Florida (a welcome respite). Then the food…what a delight. I had the Cuban sandwich and I had to keep reminding myself there were no animals used to prepare this – simply scrumptious. Everything else was just as delicious. What a gem this place was. Veg or not, this place is definitely a must when in Denver.

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Heather Boswick
What a AMAZING experience at Watercourse! Seriously, top notch vegan food!!! To die for!!

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Caysea Stone
Wonderful experience! Came from Orlando and visited Watercourse and City O City, both were so good! City O City’s mac was so incredible, and the soup and grits were so great at Watercourse. Tom, our server, was attentive and totally sweet when I had to send back my whiskey sour (I am a baby with whiskey) and got me a mimosa instead. The women upfront with a black pony + bangs was so sweet as well, telling us all about the restaurant and making sure our experience was great. Thank you for having great service and great food! Will be back 🙂

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Jonathan Durichek
I enjoyed the gluten-free options and the ginger molasses cookie. I got the Mac and Cheese with no cheese, but coconut sauce.

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Jet Pruett
Well I’m not really sure my review here is really making a difference, this business has a record that clearly speaks for itself. The food is phenomenal, the restaurant itself is tastefully decorated and spacious, the staff are very friendly, and you can eat here guilt free with there extreme ability of making the most delicious dishes using almost entirely plant-based ingredients for the majority of the menu. It’s a good thing I don’t live closer or I would be here every week!

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