Family-friendly, retro atmosphere diner featuring vegan comfort foods with breakfast served all day alongside cocktails, wine, and local beer. The large menu offers choices like breakfast burrito, biscuits n gravy, nacho mamas, spicy fries, ranch burger, philly cheese steak sandwich, the vertical ruben, pancakes, and french toast. Displays local art, hosts monthly open-mic night, and a private party room is available for functions. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm.
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234 W 900 S, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 84115
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320 Reviews
First Review by Roethke
Ladah
Points +484
Comfort Vegan Food in SLC - Edit
Reasonably priced, vegan comfort food. Pretty impressive for SLC! Try the breakfast, although not perfect, quite good. Really liked the house made vegan sausage, disliked the tempeh bacon.
Read morePros: hearty vegan breakfast
Cons: they could spruce the place up a bit
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SLC
Points +113
My favorite place in Utah - Edit
...and probably beyond. I got off the plane and drove straight there because, yes, it's that great. The only thing I don't really care for is their Ranchero dish because it's not ranchero anything and very greasy. But nevermind that, because everthing else is delicious and it's just a cool place all around. The BLT with Seitan is the best!
Read morePros: Great food, micro-brews, location
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LollyDuRand
Points +123
A-MAZING! - Edit
I love Vertical Diner! We have been there a couple of times and have never been disappointed. Who doesn't love breakfast all day!?
Read moreUnfortunately, if you like your breakfast before 10AM, they aren't open. This was our only disappointment.
Great CHICKEN SANDWICHES and MILK SHAKES! DELISH!
Pros: best food ever, chicken sandwich rocks, cozy atmosphere
Cons: not open early enough
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vegetariangirl
Points +2688
awesome - Edit
Great prices. Great diner food. Loved the ranch faux chicken sand which and the chocolate chip ice cream sandwhich.
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RainyMapleLogan
Points +16
Absolutely amazing and alt! - Edit
Took a trip into SLC while visiting my mom in law in Utah. What a gem. Great free alternative mags, really changed my view of SLC.
Read morePros: Great food, prices, staff
Cons: we don't have one near me!
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MattyB
Points +94
Wish I lived in SLC - Edit
Delicious comfort food. Had the biscuits and gravy with a piece of fried chicken and a Philly cheese steak with the sausage which was amazing. Brownie for dessert. Will definitely be back next time I'm anywhere close.
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dara
Points +73
Best Vegan Food in SLC - Edit
I was only in Salt Lake City for 2 days and after the first visit to Vertical Diner, I knew I had to come back the next day. The following items were very delicious: pancake (my all-time favorite), apple-pie stuffed french toast, potato wedges, and tofu scramble. I also ordered the grilled cheese which was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but still very tasty.
Read moreIf I were in Salt Lake City for longer, I would probably go back every day so I could try more menu items. The menu is huge and the worst part of the whole dining experience is knowing that you cannot possibly order everything and inevitably you will miss out on something delicious.
This place is a must-go. The portions are good, the price is right, and the food is delish!
Pros: Food Variety, Food Flavor, Service
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Meggie and Ben
Points +1786
Yum! - Edit
Love this place. Unique, tasty food and a great atmosphere. Vegan beers too!
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LadyVolsFreakDeb
Points +79
Awesome vegan fair! - Edit
Thanks to Happy Cow, I found this restaurant during my recent trip to Salt Lake City. The menu had depth, the service was nice and friendly, and the food was fantastic. I had the Chicken Biscuit Pie. It was flavorful and each bite gave me a little be different tastes. Will definitely dine there again before I leave.
Read morePros: Great food, All vegan, Extensive menu
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NIBsmf
Points +1339
Awesome place! - Edit
After looking up vegan friendly restaurants on happycow before my trip out west, I got sooo excited to try this place! And I was not disappointed at all!
Read moreFood: I got an appetizer of biscuits and gravy... YUM! Such a treat to have a vegan version of this! For my meal, I got the chicken pot pie (really a "chicken" stew biscuit). Even though I had a lot of biscuits between the appetizer and meal, I was not sick of biscuits! It was all very tasty. My boyfriend had a veggie burger, which I tasted a piece of and that it to be average. I would love to try pretty much everything on the menu, and if I ever go back to SLC, I will surely be going to this diner!
Prices: I'd say not too bad given that it's all vegan and uses local ingredients, if I'm not mistaken.
Atmosphere: Not bad but not particularly good either... sort of a typical very low key, casual type restaurant... more like a cafe than a diner, I'd say. I personally destested the 90's top 40 music that was playing, but since that's my biggest complaint about the experience, honestly that's no big deal!
Staff: VERY helpful and VERY friendly!
Pros: Great menu, Great tasting food, Friendly/helpful staff
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sirrahfay
Points +42
extra delicouse! - Edit
Awesome spot...all vegan extra delicouse home cooking with good music.
Read morePros: so yummy, beat gravy ever, good vibes
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StephanieLauffer
Points +50
Wish I was a local! - Edit
On a recent road trip I stopped in at the Vertical Diner for lunch. It wasn't far from my hotel in SLC & the reviews made it a must stop.
Read moreI had the Jerk Chickn Sandwich & chips & salsa - So good! The sandwich had great flavor & the salsa was homemade excellent!
The funky atmosphere of the diner makes me wish I was a local - this would totally be my hangout of choice. I can't wait to visit again on my next trip to SLC!
Pros: healthy cuisine, tasty food, friendly staff
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kayceebassett
Points +33
Amazing! - Edit
I love Vertical! It is by far the best and my favorite vegan restaurant in Utah! I am more of a simple eater, so Vertical is perfect for me. That everything from "burgers" and fries, to mashed potatoes, "chicken" pot pies, "chicken" strips and beer. It is a great diner with simple tasty food! I recommend their garlic mashed potatoes, buffalo fries, tender tigers, taco salad and "chicken" pot pie. But everything is amazing!
Read morePros: Excellent Food, Friendly Staff, Cool Environment
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CarolineH
Points +37
Wonderful Food, Decent Service - Edit
This place is really close to my apartment in SLC so it's definitely a favorite. The food is so SO good. There is a good variety of flavors and portions so everyone can find something. And the portions are large, which in my book is usually a good thing. The only things that I think could be improved upon are the ambiance and the service. All the servers are very nice and very helpful, but they are just a bit slow even on nights when there are only two or three others in the restaurant. And of course, the ambiance is similar to that of an old diner, but I think it is too small to contain the live bands they have playing there almost every night. But overall a great place to get good food!
Read morePros: Great Food, Good Portion Sizes
Cons: Slow Service, Noisy
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Tigra220
Points +10713
SLC Yumness - Edit
I visited Vertical Diner twice: 1st- when I arrived in Salt Lake City & 2nd- when I left the next morning. I tried the Tender Tiger (fried chicken tenders on a stick), their hand-cut fries, Jamaican You Dream (jerk-flavored "chicken" fajitas), and The Avalanche. Everything was flavorful and tasty. The pancakes were very good. I don't like ranch (not even vegan ranch) so the waitress gave me a "fry sauce" which was delicious with the fries and the tenders. Ask for it when you go. I also tried the brownie a la mode. It was just okay. I've had some blow your mind vegan brownies so theirs just didn't cut it. The ice cream tasted like So Delicious, so it wasn't homemade or anything. Nonetheless, my waitress (same wonderful girl on both days) was extremely welcoming, helpful, and super-nice, and all of the entrees and appetizers were very good. If I'm ever in SLC again I'd definitely go back.
Read morePros: nice staff, 100% vegan
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Marxist Vegan
Points +67
Vegan Eating in Mormonland - Edit
This place was a pleasant surprise. Who would've guessed an entirely vegan diner could exist in the heart of Mormonland? The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the prices were fair for vegan fare. Jamie our server was a down guy who promptly delivered our excellent food. Of course we had to top it off with a peanut butter brownie for dessert. This is my place whenever I return to Salt Lake City.
Read morePros: Fair Prices, Great Food, Good Service
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Zegan
Points +35
Vegan diner - sweet! - Edit
Vertical Diner is a special treat for vegans. Has a genuine "old time" diner feel and a great selection of appealing menu items. The food was delicious.
Read morePros: Awesome mashed potatoes, yummy dessert
Cons: off the beaten path
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neekole
Points +170
mmm - Edit
if you like sage's, you'll love vertical. it's the same great food, but bigger and cheaper portions. best vegan blueberry pancakes i've ever had. a big breakfast menu. also, just like sage's, they make the best (thickest) vegan shakes! the chocolate peanut butter is my favorite. tender tigers are great. pretty much everything on the menu will make one happy.
Read moreit is also near the trax stop on 2100 s, you just have to walk south on west temple for a few blocks.
Pros: variety, value, service
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Veganoid
Points +49
Vertical Yumminess - Edit
Being a HUGE fan of Sage's, I was pretty excited about Vertical Diner. The food is awesome! I love the taco salad and almost everything else I've tried. Though, I'm not a very big fan of tomato sauce and cheese TOGETHER. Regardless, the service is wonderful and eating there is surely a must.
Read morePros: Seriously Awesome Service, Very Good Food
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bobbyarroyo
Points +108
Wish It Was in California - Edit
The "Breaded Chicken Sandwich" with ranch sauce was pleasantly filling and flavorful. I took two of my non-vegan friends who agreed the food was delicious. One of them, a meat-eater, has since converted to a vegan diet; I don't know if it was because of the free vegan literature offered.
Read moreIt's rare to see a vegan diner in southern California. This was a rare treat to me.
Pros: friendly staff, appetizing food, fast service
Cons: small selection
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minirunner2
Points +47
Fantastic!! - Edit
We have been to the vertical diner several times and I have never been dissapointed. The food is amazing! My kids love the chocolate chip pancakes and beg us to take them to vertical diner all the time.
Read moreThis is also a great place to take non-veg friends and family. My parents LOVE this place and my dad is picky about veg food.
The brownie sundae is a MUST, it is delicious! The service is always great, although on weekends when it's busy it may take longer to get your food, well worth the wait though. I also love that it is a kid friendly place. I highly recommend vertical diner if you are ever in SLC.
Pros: Great food, Great service , kid friendly
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Deano
Points +123
walking back to happiness - Edit
This was meant to be breakfast but we took so long to walk there it became lunch. It was worth the wait, though. Good value food and to-die-for soy shakes. And the Aussie waitress gave us a free chocolate brownie "for the walk back". This place is a little cracker - but don't walk there from town (like we did) because it'll take an hour.
Read morePros: good value, friendly staff, amazing soy shakes
Cons: a LONG walk from town
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Roethke
Points +60
Fantastic! - Edit
The food was delicious, service was great and friendly, and the prices were maybe even a little too low. I make a point of visiting at least once whenever I'm in town.
Read morePros: delicious, all vegan, cheap
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