If you’re reading this, there is a good chance you’re currently standing in (or landing at) the Denver International Airport and are looking for vegan options.
Finding vegan options when you’re traveling is already hard enough and airports add the added element of ‘what if’. You find a decent vegan option as you’re walking through your terminal, but then you wonder ‘what if’ there is a better option further down.
That’s why we created this guide!
This guide will give you every option we have found plus ones our VeggL users have let us know about. Some locations may even have a link that will take you to a complete vegan options guide for that particular restaurant.
If you notice something that needs to be corrected – please let us know
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Vegan Options at Denver Airport
Many chain location names are clickable and will take you to the complete vegan guide for that restaurant. Be aware that airport location menus can vary though.
Check-In
Caribou Coffee (near Frontier check-in)
Check with this location to verify which non-dairy milk they are available but it should be almond, coconut and/or oat. Order a coffee, latte, hot tea, oatmeal or a bagel (blueberry, plain, everything, sesame).
Caribou also offers a Just Egg Roasted Tomato & Pesto Flatbread. Airport locations can vary in what is offered, we suggest asking prior to ordering.
Kabod Coffee (near United check-in)
Organic Ethiopian coffee brewed locally in Denver. We do not have a list of non-dairy milk options or if they have vegan-friendly food. If you happen to stop by and learn more, please let us know so we can update this guide.
A Gates
Dunkin’ Donuts (Center Core)
Multiple bagels (like Everything and Cinnamon Raisin) are available. Avocado Toast and Hash Browns make Dunkin a decent choice.
Dunkin’ offers oat and almond milk (with an extra charge) which makes many coffee combinations possible.
Freshens (Center Core)
Freshens is a ‘healthy options’ spot that are often found in airports. They have a bunch of vegan smoothies that you can choose from (straight from the menu, no need to modify). You can also ‘create-your-own’ salad as well.
Einstein Bagels (Center Core)
Unfortunately, Einstein has yet to add a vegan schmear so two of the easiest suggestions is getting a bagel with peanut butter. Cross-reference our list of bagels with what is available at this location to know which are vegan-friendly.
McDonald’s (Center Core)
The only vegan option you will find at a McDonald’s is their oatmeal. Order it with NO cream. Technically, you could order a Hamburger with NO animal patty if you really need something but be aware the fries are NOT vegan.
Panda Express (Center Core)
Panda Express is a good American Chinese fast food choice. If cross-contamination is not a concern for you, their Chow Mein Noodles, Super Greens, Steamed Rice and/or Vegetable Spring Rolls are great options.
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream (Center Core)
Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops generally have a couple of non-dairy (vegan) flavors available. Ask prior to ordering.
Caribou Coffee (Center Core)
Check with this location to verify which non-dairy milk they are available but it should be almond, coconut and/or oat. Order a coffee, latte, hot tea, oatmeal or a bagel (blueberry, plain, everything, sesame).
Caribou also offers a Just Egg Roasted Tomato & Pesto Flatbread. Airport locations can vary in what is offered, we suggest asking prior to ordering.
Peets Coffee (Gate A20)
Peet’s has been known in recent years for offering a vegan breakfast sandwich and Mediterranean flatbread. Airport locations vary with their menus so we suggest asking if it is available.
If not, coffee with almond, oat or soy milk is an option.
Quiznos (Gate A32)
Sub, sammies & salads are at Quiznos. We have a couple of options listed on their vegan guide (with modifications) or you can create your own!
B Gates
Click on the name of any chain restaurant to see the full guide showing all their vegan options. Be aware that airport location menus can vary though.
–> There are A LOT of restaurants in the B Gates area we have not been able to get information on. If you happen to stop by one we do not have listed and see they have vegan options, please let us know! Sharing is caring for our fellow vegan travelers. 🙂
Garbanzo Fresh Mediterranean (Center Core)
Plenty of vegan options at Garbanzo! Create a stuffed pita, salad, rice bowl, plate or laffa (a wrap). Pick your protein… falafel of course. Add your fillings; hummus, veggies & whatnot; then your sauce.
Chick-fil-A (Center Core)
Waffle Fries, Kale Crunch Salad and a Fruit Cup are your quick vegan options at Chick-Fil-A.
Modern Market (Center Core)
A couple of VeggL users let us know that Modern Market offers a Buddha bowl (with tofu, rice, peanuts, broccoli, cabbage and carrots with a spicy peanut sauce), a Vegan Verde Bowl (tofu, kale, rice, quinoa, spring mix, avocado apple cider vinaigrette, pickled red onion, cucumber, roasted brussels sprouts and spicy roasted broccoli) and a Curry Sweet Potato Soup that are ALL vegan-friendly.
Look for the V+ on their menu–this denotes vegan. Yum!
Thank you for this recommendation and information, Cynthia & Matt!
McDonald’s (Center Core)
The only vegan option you will find at a McDonald’s is their oatmeal. Order it with NO cream. Technically, you could order a Hamburger with NO animal patty if you really need something but be aware the fries are NOT vegan.
Qdoba (Center Core / Mezzanine)
Create a burrito, salad, tacos or bowl at Qdoba. Add rice, beans, fajita veggies, salsas, chips, and guacamole.
Snooze (Center Core / Mezzanine Level)
Snooze is a breakfast & brunch spot that was recommended by our VeggL user, Robbie. Verify which options the airport location offers that are vegan. We know they do have tofu & soyrizo.
Our Snooze guide also states vegan pancakes but we have been made aware that the Denver airport location no longer carries them.
Caribou Coffee (Mezzanine Level)
Check with this location to verify which non-dairy milk they are available but it should be almond, coconut and/or oat. Order a coffee, latte, hot tea, oatmeal or a bagel (blueberry, plain, everything, sesame).
Caribou also offers a Just Egg Roasted Tomato & Pesto Flatbread. Airport locations can vary in what is offered, we suggest asking prior to ordering.
Jamba (Mezzanine Level)
Many vegan smoothie options can be ordered straight off the menu (Protein Berry Workout with Soy Protein and the Greens n’ Ginger are our favorites).
They have multiple non-dairy milk alternatives you can choose from along with a couple of different juice options.
Voodoo Doughnut (Mezzanine Level / NE Side)
A VeggL user let us know there is a Voodoo Doughnuts with vegan options at this airport. 🙂
Thank you for the info, Jessica!
Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs (Gate B24)
A VeggL user let us know that Steve’s has veggie dogs! The bun is vegan, the dogs are smart dogs, and they have a vegetarian (also vegan) chili to top it with.
Thank you for this great info, Tori!
Starbucks (Gates B32, B63 & B80)
With the many options of non-dairy milk (oat, almond, soy, coconut) available at all Starbucks, there is almost an infinite number of vegan drinks you can order.
On the food side, you have a couple of options including Bagels (plain or everything–ask if they have guacamole or a peanut butter packet to top it with) or Oatmeal. Airport locations may be limited so you can also check the ingredients on their snacks.
Que Bueno! Mexican Grille (Gate B52)
On the Denver Airport Dining Guide it does note on their page that they have vegan options. We’ve now been told by a VeggL Reader (thank you Lupe!) that Que Bueno! allows you to sub any meat on a taco/enchilada with a veggie mix.
They also have nachos (order with no cheese) and chips and guac. Be sure to confirm with your server that these options are all vegan-friendly.
C Gates
–> There are even more restaurants in the C Gates area we have not been able to get information on. If you happen to stop by one we do not have listed and see they have vegan options, please let us know!
McDonald’s (Center Core)
The only vegan option you will find at a McDonald’s is their oatmeal. Order it with NO cream. Technically, you could order a Hamburger with NO animal patty if you really need something but be aware the fries are NOT vegan.
Starbucks (Center Core)
With the many options of non-dairy milk (oat, almond, soy, coconut) available at all Starbucks, there is almost an infinite number of vegan drinks you can order.
On the food side, you have a couple of options including Bagels (plain or everything–ask if they have guacamole or a peanut butter packet to top it with) or Oatmeal. Airport locations may be limited so you can also check the ingredients on their snacks.
Einstein Bros. Bagels (Center Core)
A ton of great vegan bagel options (honestly way too many to list here – click the Einstein Bros. link to see them all) and Einstein makes pretty good coffee in my opinion. There are also one or two vegan lunch choices as well.
Root Down (Center Core)
Root Down is an award-winning nationally acclaimed restaurant right inside the Denver Airport. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and have a large variety of vegan options.
If you want something special and unique, as opposed to just a quick grab from a chain, this is the place to try.
(Remember the tram inside the airport can pretty quickly take you anywhere in the airport.)
Superfruit Republic (Center Core – on your way to C39)
Smoothies, acai bowls, coffee & other quick breakfast options. Ask what is specifically vegan when visiting… their online menu is promising for a healthy, whole food option at the airport.
Auntie Anne’s (Gate C26)
Auntie Anne’s pretzels can be ordered vegan IF they are willing to make yours without the butter that is added BEFORE they go into the oven. This isn’t just a VeggL hack, it’s something that they themselves promote on their website.
Having said that, we’ve had mixed luck trying to do this ourselves. Some locations are willing to do it and some won’t.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Gate C29)
With 3 different non-dairy milk options (soy, coconut and almond) you have plenty of options to get your morning (or afternoon) caffeine kick!
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More Info
- We hope this guide to the vegan options at the Denver International Airport made your travel just a little bit better! If you have another airport stop in your near future, be sure to check out Vegan Options at Airports main page.
- We have a growing list of airports there including places like JFK and Phoenix Airport! Or just download the app and get access to them as soon as we add them!
- Did we miss a great vegan option at the Denver Airport? We love getting feedback from our community on how we can improve all of our guides. If you know something you think we should be sharing here, please contact us and let us know!
- Finally, if you’d like to see all the restaurant locations within the Denver Airport, head over to the Denver Airport Dining Guide.
- Disclaimer: We do everything possible at VeggL to make sure all our Vegan Guides are as up to date as possible, but sometimes menus and menu items can change. VeggL is not responsible for incorrect or outdated information. Always check with your location and server to confirm items are vegan when ordering. If you notice something that needs to be corrected – please let us know!
