If you’re reading this, there is a good chance you’re currently standing in (or landing at) the Denver International (DEN) 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!

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.

A Gates

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream (Center Core)

Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops typically carry a couple of non-dairy (vegan) flavors. 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). You will need to ask what other options they might have.

Chick-Fil-A (Center Core)

Waffle Fries, Kale Crunch Salad and a fruit cup are your quick vegan options at Chick-fil-A.

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.

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)

Chow Mein* and Vegetable Springs Rolls* are all great accidentally vegan options at Panda Express. Pair these with steamed white or brown rice and add a side their yummy Super Greens*. Cross-contact info in our Panda Express vegan guide.

Qdoba Mexican Grill (Center Core)

Create your own vegan-friendly burrito, bowl, taco or salad!

Can’t decide or need to make a quick decision, order the Vegan Fajita Bowl. It comes with sautéed veggies, guacamole, pico de gallo, chile corn salsa, salsa verde, black beans and brown rice.

Shake Shack (Center Core)

A veggie burger & fries are an option at Shake Shack but the burger requires many modifications. See our Shake Shack guide (linked) for updated info.

Peets Coffee (Gate A18)

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 A34)

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!

Taco Bell Cantina (Gate A47)

We rarely see a Taco Bell in an airport but this would most likely be our go-to for quick and easy vegan food if given the choice! An easy order could be a bean burrito (fresco style… or say NO cheese) with cinnamon twists. Check out our vegan guide for Taco Bell (linked) to see other options.

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. 🙂

Chick-fil-A (Center Core)

Waffle Fries, Kale Crunch Salad and a Fruit Cup are your quick vegan options at Chick-Fil-A.

Jamba (Center Core / Mezzanine Level)

Jamba offers so many vegan smoothie options. Check out our guide attached for inspo, if needed.

McDonald’s (Center Core)

Vegan Options at McDonald's — McDonald’s Fruit & Maple Oatmeal with NO cream.

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!

Qdoba (Center Core / Mezzanine)

Create a burrito, salad, tacos or bowl at Qdoba. Add rice, beans, fajita veggies, salsas, chips, and guacamole.

Shake Shack (Center Core / Mezzanine)

A veggie burger & fries are an option at Shake Shack but the burger requires many modifications. See our Shake Shack guide (linked) for updated info.

Starbucks (Center Core + 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.

Snooze (Center Core / Mezzanine Level)

Snooze is a breakfast & brunch spot that was recommended by our VeggL’er, Robbie. We recommend cross-referencing what we have researched is vegan with what the airport menu has then ask your server questions, if need be.

We say this because Snooze locations are supposed to carry vegan pancakes; however, we have been made aware that the Denver airport location does not.

Freshens (Gate B22)

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!

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!

Root Down (Center Core)

Our VeggL’er Sarah let us know Root Down offers a menu with vegan items noted. At the time of me glancing at it, Country Fried Tofu, Veggie Burger, Plant-Based Chorizo and a Chocolate Banana Bread were on it but they may change it. Check it out!

Thank you, Sarah!

Chick-Fil-A (Center Core)

Waffle Fries, Kale Crunch Salad and a fruit cup are your quick vegan options at Chick-fil-A.

McDonald’s (Center Core)

Einstein Bros. Bagels (Center Core)

Create a PB & J bagel, Avocado Toast “Bagel” or The Avocado Veg Out Sandwich, modified. Cross-reference with our guide and ask questions to this location, if need be.

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.

Superfruit Republic (Center Core)

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)

All of your coffee offerings with non-dairy milk. Check with this location to see which non-dairy milk is available. Soy, Coconut, Almond and Oat (for an extra charge) are available at most locations.

Ask if they have any vegan food options. Not sure if it’s still available but they have offered a vegan banana nut loaf.

Jamba (Gate C31)

Jamba offers so many vegan smoothie options. Check out our guide attached for inspo, if needed.

Peet’s Coffee (Gate C31)

Peet’s offers coffee and non-dairy milk options. Ask this location questions to see if they offer any vegan-friendly food items. At most of their locations, they have offered a 100% vegan breakfast sandwich, but we’ve been told it is not available at any airport.

More Info & Links

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!
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!