Denver Adds Three New Vegan Restaurants

Three new all-vegan dining spots opened in Denver between June and October 2026 despite a national downturn in such establishments.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Vegetarian

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Between June 27 and October 17, 2026, Denver welcomed the openings of Mother Other, Soda Club, and Vegan Van. These additions arrive as the number of all-vegan restaurants across the United States has fallen by more than 300 locations within the last year.

Why it matters

Business owners point to local plant-curious consumers as a key driver for success in the city. Nationally, closures are attributed to the current economy and political shifts favoring meat consumption, a sector that reached $111.9 billion in sales in 2025.

Nationwide, all-vegan restaurant counts dropped from 1,700 to below 1,400 over the past year. Denver now supports six entirely vegan restaurants, alongside 9 vegetarian spots and 350 plant-friendly establishments.

The players

Mother Other

This is one of the new all-vegan restaurants that opened in Denver during the summer of 2026.

Soda Club

This establishment is an all-vegan restaurant that expanded its footprint to Denver in September 2026.

Vegan Van

This new dining option serves as a recent addition to the plant-based restaurant scene in Denver.

Eleven Madison Park

This high-profile New York City restaurant made headlines in 2025 when it reintroduced meat to its menu.

The details

Local restaurateurs are employing sophisticated culinary techniques and high-quality design to attract non-vegan customers and challenge existing quality stigmas. These efforts coincide with a rise in the national vegan population from 1% in 2023 to 2% in 2026.

June 27, 2026: Mother Other opened.
September 1, 2026: Soda Club opened its Denver location.
October 17, 2026: Vegan Van opened.

Culture Shift

The 2025 decision by Eleven Madison Park to reintroduce meat underscores the broader volatility currently facing high-end plant-based dining. Denver’s recent growth marks a regional departure from the national trend of restaurant closures seen elsewhere in the country.

Denver residents now have increased access to specialized plant-based dining that aims to compete with conventional culinary standards. These new openings provide more options for those navigating local food scenes, whether they follow a strictly plant-based lifestyle or are simply plant-curious.

The takeaway

While national trends show a consolidation of plant-based businesses, local markets like Denver demonstrate that specific demographics can still support new restaurant concepts. Consumers can look for sophisticated plant-forward menus that emphasize culinary technique over dietary labels.