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206 E. 13th Ave. Denver, CO 80203

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206 E. 13th Ave. Denver CO 80203

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  • Coffeehouse, Health, Pizza, Vegetarian
    Sun, Sat 8am-2am, Mon-Fri 7am-2am
    $$ $$
  • MasterCard, Visa, American Express
    ATM, Catering, Kid Friendly, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wifi Access
    Breakfast, Dinner, Late Night, Lunch, Snack Food
  • Full bar
    Not Accepted
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In attempting to redefine Denver's sense of what a vegetarian restaurant should be, City, O' City has redefined what a vegetarian restaurant can be. It's part this, part that, a fusion of French, Mediterranean, Italian and goofy American herbivore tastes, like the result of a collision between a fast-moving coffeehouse and an airborne bistro that tangle midair, then drop through the roof of a hippie pizza joint and tofu warehouse and land on top of a wine salesman. It's also justifiably popular, a hippie-friendly hipster bistro that happens to serve some very good vegetarian food.








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    | Thu, May 17, 2012

    I have been going to City O' City for many years. The service and food were always hit or miss but we put up with it because my girlfriend has diet restrictions. The attitude of the employees has never been anywhere near what customer service should be. With the new larger restaurant after the remodel the service went even further down. They make you wait 20-30 minutes even when there are plenty of open seats. When I inquired about that, the response was that "they need to pace the kitchen". Ridiculous! They make you feel like it is a privilege to eat there and you must wait your turn...unless you are a hipster of course (I have seen them get seated first over others). It is like high school with the clicks. Once you are seated it is another 10-15 before they take your drink order. Don't try and order your food at the same time they won't let you. They tell you they are going to put your drink order in first and will be back to take your order. You will then have to wait to order food until your drink has been brought to you, this takes another 10-15 min. It will be about 20-30 min after being seated before you get food. By the way, the kitchen is now very visible so now you can witness first hand how unsanitary their food handling procedures are. I sat at the bar next to the kitchen and witnessed the pizza maker scratching his head and then handling pizza dough without washing his hands first. The guy on the grill kept reaching in his pocket to look at his phone and then go back to cooking. And the worst of all was witnessing the head chef of the kitchen (tall, curly, brown/blonde hair with a bandanna; I think his name is Brandon) lick his fingers after he dipped them in the sauce to check the seasoning and added some seasoning and then double dipped his gross finger he just licked. (ever heard of a spoon???). Bottom line hipsters are not known to be the cleanest bunch and most of them here do not practice proper sanitary procedures. They should where gloves if this is too difficult for them. So if you want to wait a ridiculous amount of time for overpriced unsanitary food this is the place for you!

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    | Phoenix, AZ | 27 Reviews

    5
    | Mon, April 9, 2012

    Came to this restaurant based on a recommendation from a co-worker & absolutely loved it- I was in Denver from Phoenix, looking for a vegan-friendly place to eat. Wish we had a place like this in Phoenix! The pickled plate appetizer was awesome & the fork and knife sandwich was amazing... So great!

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    | Denver, CO | 1 Reviews

    5
    | Mon, November 14, 2011

    City, O' City is as good as it gets. Seriously, this place never ceases to amaze me and we have an interesting history. Before their remodel, I was introduced to City, O' by... well I don't know who or why, but I went. This place changed my perspective on food from the moment I walked in. I remember the first time I went into this small cabin-like-but-sophisticated-early 20th century or late 19th century but very modern establishment. I was happy to find the element of space and yet a certain kind of solidness to everything in the place. I was content with this for a long time and then I got sick of it. I just plain got sick of it. When this happens I generally never go back to a restaurant because they never change. Never in my wildest dreams (and they are WILD) did I think City, O' City would change. But it did. It changed A LOT. Not only did they renovate the entire space but they added an ENTIRE new portion, doubling the size and adding to my so coveted space, oh yeah and by the way they made, you know, AN ENTIRE NEW MENU (which really looks great, the fork and knife sandwich is... epic! What can I say about this renovation? INSPIRED LIFE FORCE ENERGY REVELATION! All I could think at first was how bold it is to have an open kitchen and cutlery chandeliers and random lounge comfort zones. Most of the time I would feel like the whole thing was a bit of a tragedy, with all it's boldness. But with COC the whole thing makes sense. The whole thing is a logical progression from the previous vision. To me, the change sort or resembles what happens when a very talented 20 something becomes a very talented 30 something. City, O' City has matured and it has matured for the better.

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  • 2012 | Best Waffle

    When we've maxed out our meat quota, the kitchen at City, O' City, one of Denver's few vegetarian restaurants, does a body good, especially at breakfast time. We're bewitched by the joint's savory waffle, a gluten-free marvel made with potato starch and tapioca flour, that's pelted with zucchini, flax seeds and carrots. Ringed with a creamy garlic-and-shallot-scented Taleggio sauce that's richer than Oprah, and topped with a crop of roasted root vegetables -- and an egg if you want it... More »

  • 2012 | Best Vegan Burger

    City, O' City got a new chef and a new interior this past year, but it wisely kept the burger known as the Maximus, a hearty quinoa-and-pinto-bean patty grilled and served up on a Kaiser with special sauce and cheddar. But not content with leaving well enough alone, Brendon Doyle devised an El Jefe option, which adds sautéed mushrooms, onion rings, hot-sauce aioli and a fried egg. Vegans can switch the cheddar out with non-dairy cheese and get rid of the egg; the result is still a... More »

  • 2011 | Best Vegetarian Restaurant

    There are some fantastic vegetarian restaurants in this town, but City, O' City rises above them all, boosted by several things. The first? The atmosphere is that of a slightly divey neighborhood bar -- albeit one with excellent food, a vast wine and beer list, free Wi-Fi and couches in the corner that make visitors feel free to spend hours tapping away on laptops while snacking on appetizers and sipping on beverages. The second: It's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering... More »

  • 2010 | Best Restaurant for Seeing Local Musicians

    Being in a rock-and-roll band typically doesn't pay the bills, and it seems like half of Denver's musicians earn their keep at either City, O' City or its sister restaurant, WaterCourse. And those who don't work here come here, anyway: Chella Negro has a song called "City O'," in honor of her time at this restaurant. We're not sure if it's the lack of meat, the inspirational quotes on the chalkboard above the bar or the Girl Scout cookies, but something about Denver's greenest hangout... More »

  • 2008 | Best Breakfast for Hipsters

    At City, O' City -- the all-things-to-all-people coffeehouse/restaurant/hangout that Dan and Michelle Landes opened in the former home of their original WaterCourse Foods -- everything is laptops and nose rings, hummus, leg hair, Lou Reed on the stereo and twig-and-berry ascetics swooning over fig pizzas and falafel. At night, the place draws big crowds. But we like it best in the morning, when the bulk of the square community is at work and the cool kids start coming in to salve... More »

  • 2007 | Best Coffeehouse

    When City, O' City opened in the former home of WaterCourse, it quickly became the talk of the town because it reminded everyone of that one really great coffeehouse/bar in Williamsburg...or was it in the Mission? No, Amsterdam! It's easy to see why a space where espresso drinkers can mingle with port sippers and pint guzzlers might make you think of an establishment very far away from Denver. But that's only if you saddle our city with an inferiority complex. In fact, this "down-tempo... More »

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Main Menu
Appetizers
 
Nachos
white corn chips covered in refried beans, asadero cheese, topped with pico de gallo and avocado. served with green chili. substitute chipotle aioli for cheese to make them vegan.
 
Roasted Vegetable Bruschetta
roasted red pepper and eggplant with olive oil, roasted garlic balsamic reduction and feta. served with spring greens and toast.
 
Soup
choice of soup du jour, tomato coconut curry, or green chile. served with homemade bread.
 
Samosas
indian street food filled with curried potato and vegetables. topped with a cilantro chimichurri and a carrot and currant slaw.
 
Ever-Changing Cheese Plate
ask about our amazing selection this week!
 
Seitan Buffalo Wings
crisp seitan tossed in your choice of buffalo, teriyaki or bbq sauces. served with ranch and celery sticks.
 
Sweet Chili Egg-Rolls
cabbage, tofu, portobello mushrooms, carrot and green onion in a crispy wrapper. served with a sweet chili mango sauce.
 
Deviled Eggs
topped with crispy crimini "bacon" and smoked paprika.
Salads
All Salads Are Served Dressed. Home-made Toast Available Upon Request. None Of Our Salads Contain Gluten Ingredients When Served Without Bread, Except The Caesar.
 
The Indira
a blend of mixed greens with boiled potatoes, carrots, peas, celery, roasted beets, and garbanzo beans in our creamy curry dressing.
 
Caesar
romaine lettuce chopped with parmesan cheese and caesar dressing. topped with croutons and choice of herbed tofu or seitan.
 
Spinach Salad
baby spinach with tart granny smith apples, maple roasted walnuts, gorgonzola cheese, and raspberry vinaigrette.
 
The Three Sisters
mixed greens and romaine lettuce with grilled zuchini, tempeh chorizo, fire roasted corn, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo and chili lime pepitas and peanuts. with chipotle ranch.
 
Greek
leaf lettuce, greek olives, roma tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and sheeps milk feta chopped together and tossed in our homemade greek dressing.
 
Ruk Kora
fresh arugula with carrots, fresh beets, edemame, cucumber, oranges, and goat cheese topped with tamari roasted cashews, black sesame seeds and crispy soba noodles. tossed in yuzu vinaigrette
 
Grapefruit Salad
frissee and arugula tossed with grapefruit, carrots, pretzel croutons and beer mustard vinaigrette. topped with blackened seitan and blue cheese.
Scrambles
Choice Of Cage-free Eggs Or Scrambled Tofu(contains Peanuts). Served With Choice Of Homefries, Brown Rice, Or Sweet Potato Homefries(add .75) And Choice Of Toast, Tortilla, Or Homemade Biscuit. (our Scrambles Contain No Gluten Ingredients When Served With Corn Tortillas.)
 
NYC
sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, caramelized onion, roasted garlic, fresh basil, and brie
 
Toulouse
broccoli, smoky portobello mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and swiss.
 
Pepe
roma tomatoes and smoked mozzarella, topped with our green chile and served with refried beans.
 
Florentine
spinach, mushrooms, roma tomatoes, fresh rosemary, and swiss.
Specialties
Our Scrambled Tofu Contains Nuts.
 
Breakfast Sandwich
eggs or tofu on toasted focaccia with melted gruyere, sundried tomato walnut spread, arugula, onion and tomato. served with choice of potato or rice and fruit.
 
Breakfast Tacos
no gluten ingredients added three soft corn tortillas filled with eggs, peppers & onions, homefries, asadero, and cilantro pesto.
 
Pancakes
served with butter and syrup.
 
Hot Cereal
organic grains with currants, toasted almonds and spices. served with toast.
 
Breakfast Burrito
two eggs or tofu with homefries, peppers, zucchini, pico de gallo and asadero wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla with a choice of beans, chorizo or both. smothered in green chili or gravy.
 
B & G
homemade biscuits and gravy. try it topped with eggs any style or scrambled tofu.
 
Blue Plate Special
two eggs any style or scrambled tofu served with homefries, toast, and choice of gravy, salsa, or green chile.
 
Banana Bread French Toast
banana bread dipped in a traditional french toast batter, grilled and topped with maple roasted walnuts (available vegan). served with syrup and seasonal fruit.
 
Amsterdam Hash
grilled vegetables and homefries scrambled with eggs or tofu and topped with gravy. served with choice of toast.
 
Pancakes Supreme
topped with granola, berries, and bananas and served with butter and syrup.
Sandwiches/Wraps
Served With Choice Of Any Two Of The Following: French Fries, Mashed Potatoes And Gravy, Steamed Chard, Coleslaw, Quinoa Salad, Blue Corn Chips, Mixed Vegetables, Brown Rice, Mixed Greens, Or Cup Of Soup.
 
Po Boy
a choice of polenta encrusted wild mushrooms or artichoke hearts on our kaiser roll topped with chipotle or lemon caper aioli and coleslaw.
 
The Grinder
shaved seitan, swiss cheese, mushrooms, onions, and peppers stuffed into a baguette with avacado and served with au jus.
 
Blackened Caesar Wrap
blackened tofu and a fresh caesar salad stuffed in a whole wheat tortilla with tomato and red onion.
 
Jimmy Wrap
a warm tortilla spread with hummus and stuffed with sheep's milk feta and chopped greek salad.
 
Dona Lee
a whole wheat tortilla stuffed with herbed encrusted seitan, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, and ranch dressing.
 
THE CHAMP
freshly baked foccacia bread with layers of roasted beets, red onions, grilled zucchini, sprouts, swiss cheese, and lemon caper aioli.
 
Reuben
smoky portobello mushrooms topped with homemade sauerkraut, a special sauce and swiss cheese on grilled rye bread.
 
The Maximus Burger
homemade pinto bean and quinoa burger served on our kaiser roll and topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion and special sauce.
 
Tempeh Cuban
grilled tempeh, with mustard, pickles and provolone on a toasted baguette.
 
Juan Wrap
whole wheat tortilla with cilantro pistachio pesto, grilled sweet potatoes, mushrooms, caramelized onions, and smoked mozzarella.
Entrees
 
Andalusian Pasta
fettuccine sauteed in a browned butter sauce with butternut squash, green olives, cannellini beans, fresh sage, and parmesan cheese. served with garlic foccacia.
 
Thai Peanut Stir Fry
crispy or grilled tofu or tempeh, broccoli, carrots, cabbage and onions in a peanut sauce over brown rice.
 
Mesquite Tofu
mequite smoked tofu with sweet potato mash, creamed corn, shiitake mushrooms and streamed greens.
 
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
three tacos full of marinated sweet potatoes, black bean, peppers and onions and topped with cilantro lime slaw. served with avocado, jack/cheddar blend, and homemade salsa.
 
Monti Pasta
garlic and shallots sauteed in olive oil and tossed with penne pasta, smoky portobello mushrooms, artichoke hearts, broccoli florets, and brie cheese. served with garlic foccacia.
 
Blackened Tofu
spiced tofu topped with a coconut cream sauce and served with rice, steamed broccoli and avocado.
 
Macro Plate
crispy or grilled tofu or tempeh in teriyaki or orange ginger sauce served over brown rice. served with steamed chard, arame, and homemade pickled cabbage.
 
Country Fried Seitan
a hearty breaded seitan steak served with mashed potatoes, country gravy and a green bean and mushroom casserole.

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