Vegan
American
Take-out
Fusion
Vegetable-focused restaurant est. 2021. Serves American foods like soups, salads and grain bowls, tacos, flatbread, root vegetable sandwich and dessert. Has both dine-in services and takeaway as of July 2025. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm. Closed Mon.
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5505 W 20th Ave No 116 (at Edgewater Public Market), Edgewater, Colorado, USA, 80214
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Added by Ryah.Mayer on 20 Nov 2021
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115 Reviews
First Review by devinfitz
jassyfassy
Points +48
Didn’t have time to take a picture! - Edit
The Reuben was delicious! So creative and I really appreciate that they are creating delicious and fun vegan food with whole vegetables. One of those places where you want to try the entire menu and wish you had multiple stomachs… will just have to come back! Also the staff are so kind!! All around 10/10 experience.
Read morePros: Whole Foods, Affordable, Staff
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debauchero
Points +477
Nobody Puts Gladys in a Corner - Edit
Gladys can be found tucked in the northwest corner of the lively Edgewater Market, an unassuming epicenter for assorted vegan eats.
Read moreOn my first visit I ordered the most scrumptious iteration of any reuben I’ve had to date. Spawned from the celery root of all things, it stands heads and shoulders above a crowd of tempeh, tofu, and portobello varieties.
The second visit, the gnocchi, my god. While I tend to gravitate toward dumplings, including those of Italian origin, these particular potato-stuffed pillows were paired with a bolognese red and a cooling dollop of herbaceous cream. A perfect balance? You gnow it!
The above choices will likely change. No problem. That the menu seems to rotate to ongoing acclaim just illustrates the talent and dexterity of this kitchen.
Gladys doesn’t need to be front and center. I’m convinced that these delicious, innovative, gourmet plates could be served forth from any front - from food truck to back alleyway to under the gd staircase at #4 Privet Drive - and still retain its magic.
I cannot wait to see what you do from here, Gladys. As for the rest of you beautiful people, get some Gladys while the Gladys is hot. Don’t miss it.
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DrNana
Points +22
I Have to Go Back! - Edit
The reviews were right! This place is amazing - great food and great people. I couldn't decide what to try first, so decided on the Reuban. Yummy. But now I want to try all the others, so I have to go back.
Read moreMy non-vegan daughter had a bite of my sammy and loved it.
Located in a fun food hall with food choices for everyone. My choice will always be Gladys.
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Gleanntrasna
Points +108
Wonderful lunch after skiing with family - Edit
Had 3 super dishes. The Gnocchi, the Rueben and the fricasse. Also had Brussels sprouts as a side. Wonderful flavors and our son loved the Gnocchi.
Read morePros: Great flavors , Cool location , Friendly staff
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ahenry106
Points +121
Amazing food - Edit
The food is amazing and the people are super nice. They have a rotating menus and plenty of GF options.
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fullHundo
Points +70
Excellent food, excellent people - Edit
I travel for work a lot and I have my favorite vegan spots in every city I go to. Gladys is not only my favorite in Denver, it also rivals the #1 spot for favorite anywhere I’ve been so far. The Reuben sandwich is excellent - I wasn’t even big into Reuben sandwiches before going all plant-based, but somehow this hits every spot. Get that and the carrot broccoli soup - dip that in that, enjoy your life. Also they’re really passionate about their ingredients and get excited to incorporate new locally sourced ingredients into new recipes — and they always have new stuff, seasonal items, rotating menu (though the Reuben and soup are always there). This has quickly become the place I almost always come to for dinner when I’m in town for a night. So much so that they recognize me now, and I don’t live in Colorado.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Friendly people, Constantly changing menu
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tomtheplantsman
Points +868
Incredible - Edit
Absolutely loved my meal here; staff were incredibly friendly, it was easy to order a Reuben, and it was ready in no time. A nice big sandwich with wonderful flavors.
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veganjas64
Points +1274
Phenomenal flavor - 10 stars ⭐️ - Edit
Whoever created these dishes has a passion for food and a love of plants. This is easily the best food I’ve ever had. Top notch, highly recommend a visit
Read morePros: Phenomenal flavors, Super sweet staff
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vegvibez
Points +270
Best food in Colorado - Edit
This is my favorite vegan spot in Colorado hands down. The gnocci is unspoken for. All of the food is delicious unique and flavorful. We often drive from Boulder just to go here!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Gf options
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KimberliteDiamond
Points +109
Delicious plant forward food! - Edit
I love this place. Everything on their menu is delicious. Highly recommend going here any time of year. IT’S DELICIOUS!!!
Read morePros: Flavors are perfection
Cons: Have to go inside building to find them
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microfauna
Points +1929
High quality & fresh for a price - Edit
Gladys is a food stand in a warehouse-turned trendy food court. Great place to stop if with non-vegans as there are lots of other great options for them in the vicinity. But the food at Gladys is so good they’ll be silly not to eat here. I had the Reuben. It’s an interesting and rewarding spin on the sandwich. But it will cost a bit.
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ElleRow
Points +16
Best in CO - Edit
Honestly, this was the best vegan fare I've had in CO. The Reuben was unbelievable as were the fried green tomatoes. 11/10.
Read morePros: Everything
Cons: Maximum capacity of my stomach
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KindredChoices
Points +1129
Get yourself a Ruben - Edit
Located in Edgewater market (access to more vegan food, including ice cream, and zero waste stores, craft shops galore).
Read moreI always get a dark chocolate cookie and the Ruben because those just can’t be beat! And then take a friend to split something new off the seasonally rotating menu!
Great indoor or outdoor seating. Or take it to go and walk around Sloan’s lake just two blocks over.
Pros: Ruben. Seriously., Fully vegan, Awesome social space
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edenthedrummer
Points +514
Delicious! - Edit
Very special menu with very tasty original foods!
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HarrisonHickok
Points +109
💯 - Edit
Ruben was unhinged. I would have normally gotten something else, but it was easily the best sandwich I’ve ever had. Nothing needs to be added. Pepper swirl around a perfect faux meat sour mayo bread combo. The bread dude. It can make or break a Sando, and this monster redefines my standard. Unbelievable sturdy crust, light but durable exterior with plenty of pockets to let the dressing and oils fill the inside of the sandwich. The last few bites are bliss. Cannot recommend enough. This will be a mandatory first and last meal every time I visit from now on.
Read morePros: Perfect spice/sour/bread ratio, Plenty filling
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kjfs
Points +73
I need a bigger stomach - Edit
Everything on the menu looked delicious, and I found myself wanting to order it all.
Read moreI settled on the potato wedges appetizer and the tofu fricassee.
This was the best preparation of tofu I've ever had.
Well worth the drive from Silverthorne, and I'll be back often.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-11
Pros: Variety, Flavor , Unique
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JadeDoucet
Points +97
Wow - Edit
Honestly, every time I eat here, I'm blown away by the flavors. Their food is amazing.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Gluten free options
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jrovegan
Points +437
Becoming a favorite - Edit
Have been here twice so far. The root vegetable Reuben and salted chocolate cookie are super decadent. Had the tofu fricasee last time with amazing seasonal vegetables (ramps! Fresh favas!) and idk where they source their tofu but the texture was amazing. Great quality ingredients and rotating menu with just enough tempting options to keep wanting to return.
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RoshanDathathri
Points +126
Simply amazing! - Edit
My favorite restaurant in the Denver area and one of my favorites ever. Have been here a few times and everything I tried had unique flavors and was so delicious. Sunchoke and beets are out of this world! Spicy, crispy, and yummy. Mushroom gnocchi was the best Italian dish I've eaten. Gordo pozole was mildly spicy and refreshing. Garden flatbread was great too. Don't miss this gem!
Read moreTypically, it's difficult to find parking in the Denver area. But this is in a food court that has a large parking lot, so it wasn't difficult to find parking.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-08
Pros: Unique, Flavourful, and delicious, Seating inside a food court, Easy to get parking
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Jason.Fontana
Points +1964
Rueben w/ Cauliflower Bisque - Edit
Wow! Perfect food on this cold Winter Day. Gladys did a great job with both of these.
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nicoleboudreaux
Points +26
DANK - Edit
The Reuben is my absolute favorite, must try!!!! The sea salt and chocolate chips are out of this world too
Read morePros: All vegan, Yummy food , Great service
Cons: Non existent
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TomThulman
Points +32
Best vegan food in Denver - Edit
Been coming here since they opened, every single item is incredible. The reuban, the flatbread, the artichokes, the [censored] polenta...top notch
Read moreCynthiaWaite
Wow on that I’ll make a trip and try it
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Munchi-chi
Points +981
They need their own brick and mortar - Edit
Located as a stall in a food hall at Edgwater Public Market. Order & they give you a pager when its ready to pick up. The menu is all plants - no fake meats. I had the Root Vegetable Ruben and it was phenomenal. The Sea Salt and Chocolate Chip cookie was to die for. The menu was very unique and if it wasn't so far out of my way I'd go back to sample everything. The quality of what I had and what I saw other people were eating was top tier. Gladys could really have their own restaurant.
Read morePros: delicious, all plants
Cons: nothing
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MaeveEriq
Points +20
best vegan food in Denver - Edit
Ordered the gnocchi, it was spectacular. Easily the best gnocchi I've ever had.
Read moreDo yourself a favor and go to Gladys.
Pros: amazing vegan food
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LisaPermar
Points +1064
At least go for the Reuben - Edit
Small, but carefully crafted, menu. The root veggie Reuben is a mainstay, thankfully! Because that thing alone is worth a visit!! I absolutely adore their backstory and applaud these two families for pouring their heart and soul into this dear place. It’s wonderful.
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kelbitna
Points +109
Holy Smokes - Edit
That root vegetable Reuben blew my mind. #Veganuary
Read morePros: All vegan , Affordable prices , High quality and creative dishes
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shakes13t
Points +116
INCREDIBLE - Edit
We come here often, though still not often enough... it is always incredible. The food is creative, so tasty, seasonal, filling but not greasy, service is always great. And they compost.
Read moreOne thing I've learned is that I never think the Beans and Grains dish sounds good but it's ALWAYS really good. The Caesar is unparalleled. The Reuben is a revelation. We usually order one of everything...
Eat at Gladys immediately. You won't regret it.
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