INFORMATION PROVIDED BY HAPPYCOW.NET - Spread the word! Please tell the businesses you found them on HappyCow.

Estes Park (23)

Sorted by: Default

Bird & Jim
915, Moraine Ave ~ : +1-970-586-9832
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Casual American restaurant. Menu has marked vegan dishes for starters, entrees, sides, and dessert. Options include edamame, salads, veggie burger, rice bowl, and rice pudding for dessert. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Brunch & Co
333-B East Wonderview Ave ~ : +1-970-472-4104
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Organic, Raw, Take-out, Gluten-free, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Locally sourced, from scratch kitchen. Offers vegan dishes clearly labelled on the menu such as a tofu scramble, a vegan salad and more. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Cafe De Pho Thai
225 W Riverside Dr ~ : +1-970-577-0682
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant serving Thai and Vietnamese cuisine with two labeled vegan options: a vegetable stir-fry and a yellow curry. Additional curries, stir-fry dishes, and noodle dishes can be made vegan upon request. Be sure to specify no egg and no fish/oyster sauce. Please note that the soups cannot be made vegan as the broth is not vegan-friendly. Accepts credit cards. Mon 12:00pm-9:00pm, Tue 4:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Casa Grande
200 W Elkhorn Ave (at Moraine Ave, Riverside Drive) ~ : +1-970-577-0799
Moderate -- Lacto, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Catering, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options which are marked on the menu. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Cascades Restaurant & Lounge
333 Wonderview Ave ~ : +1-970-577-4000
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel restaurant that offers the Impossible Burger with sauteed mushrooms and several salad options. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 11:00am-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Sun 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Claire's
225 Park Ln ~ : +1-970-586-9564
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a vegan Impossible burger and salad (ask for vegan dressing). Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Dao House Banquet Center
6120 Hwy 7 ~ : +1-970-577-3439
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Organic, Beer/Wine, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Special event location for weddings, holiday meals, etc. Will work with event planners to offer vegan options. Previously named Aspen Lodge Restaurant, Dec 2016. Mon-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Ed's Cantina & Grill
390 E Elkhorn Ave ~ : +1-970-586-2919
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican food restaurant. Has separate vegan menu section - include nachos, quesadilla, salads, enchiladas, fajitas, wraps, squashed stuffed poblano, quinoa black bean patty, avocado hummus. Note that companion animals cannot be accommodated. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri 11:30am-9:30pm, Sat 11:00am-9:30pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Ember
1700 Colorado Peaks Dr ~ : +1-970-586-6409
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. American fine dining restaurant on the shores of Lake Estes offering vegan choices that include squash tacos, Moroccan-spiced cauliflower steak and sides. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 7:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 7:00am-10:00pm, Sun 7:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Estes Thai
401 E Elkhorn Ave ~ : +1-970-577-0032
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant with veggie dishes labelled on the menu, check which are vegan. Located where Peppers Mexican Grill was previously. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, 4:30pm-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Himalayan Curry & Kebob
101 W Elkhorn Ave ~ : +1-970-586-6226
Moderate -- Indian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Catering, Fusion, Nepalese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Just off the main street is a small family-owned restaurant that offers, on one side of the menu, the vegetarian and vegan choices, and displays the "vegan" logo. This section of the menu lists many choices, including traditional Indian and Nepalese dishes. The veggie momos are vegan, and several of the other appetizers are, as well. They also have nightly specials. The food is served in a traditional way with jasmine/basmati rice. Entrees without the vegan demarkation can be made vegan. Let them know your dietary preferences as rice pudding containing dairy is given out with many entrees but will be substituted for pineapple for vegans. The servers are helpful, and the kitchen will accommodate special dietary requests whenever possible. It is a small restaurant, in a very busy international tourist area. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Hungry Chipmunk Cafe
420 E Riverside Dr ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe at the top of the Estes Park Aerial Tram. Vegans can order coffee, tea, smoothies, hummus, quinoa salad, and a panini. Plant milks available. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:00am-7:30pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Indian Bites
181 W Riverside Dr ~ : +1-970-591-2980
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with vegetarian dishes that can easily be made vegan upon request. Exampe offerings include matar mushroom, onion pakora, yellow dal fry, chana masala and more. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 11:00am-8:30pm, Wed 4:00pm-8:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:00am-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Latitude 105
101 S Saint Vrain Ave ~ : +1-970-586-2332
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. American restaurant and brewery offering the beyond burger and side. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 7:00am-10:00am, 11:30am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-2:00pm, 4:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Mama Rose
338 E Elkhorn Ave ~ : +1-513-886-3080
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Italian, Organic, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Makes food in-house with vegan choices for sausage, pasta, sauces, appetizers, salad, and subs. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Nepal's Cafe
184 E Elkhorn Ave (at MacGregor Ave) ~ : +1-970-577-7035
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Buffet, Take-out, Nepalese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Nepali restaurant offering some vegetarian entrees for main courses, plus standard Indian appetizers like naan, samosa, and pakora. Vegans to inquire about dairy use.On the River Walk. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Notchtop Bakery and Cafe
459 E Wonderview Ave ~ : +1-970-586-0272
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Bakery, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Breakfast and lunch place. Could substitute tofu for egg in some of the breakfast items. Lunch menu has a tofu burger and a portobella sandwich but vegans need to specify no mayonaise and cheese. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Penelope's
229 W Elkhorn Ave ~ : +1-970-586-2277
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Burger restaurant with Impossible burger and gluten, dairy-free bun. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Poppy's Pizza and Grill
342 E Elkhorn Ave ~ : +1-970-586-8282
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pizza, burgers, and sandwiches place. Offers a few vegetarian items, Daiya vegan cheese for pizza, and vegan pepperoni. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Scratch - Deli & Bakery
911 Moraine Ave ~ : +1-970-586-8383
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Take-out, Bakery, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Deli located near the Beaver Meadows entrance to Rocky Mountains National Park. Offers a vegan grilled cheese or Phill steak sandwich. Also has the option to build your own sandwich with seitan and vegan cheese. Accepts credit cards. Mon 8:00am-3:00pm, Thu-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern
1675 State Hwy 66 ~ : +1-970-586-4116
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Long established mountain-town restaurant and bar offering vegan pita, salads, vegan pastas (upon request) or a Southwest bowl with tempeh. Staff is willing to accommodate special requests. Hours vary by season, so check ahead. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 4:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Pines & Cones Ice Cream
125 Moraine Ave D ~ : +1-970-316-3226
Moderate -- Lacto, Take-out -- Additional Info: Ice cream shop with vegan flavors such as vanilla, mint chip and cappuccino. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

River Walk Cafe
132 Moraine Avenue ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Delivery, Take-out, Fusion, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Riverside cafe located next to the theater. Offers clearly labeled vegan choices such as a quinoa salad, panini and plant-based milk alternatives for drinks. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 6:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

It is advised to call ahead before you visit any listing in the restaurant directory to confirm the open hours, etc.

If you appreciate this free service and would like to offer your support, please contribute online at: www.happycow.net/supporter

All contents copyright © 1999-2025 HappyCow's Healthy Eating Guide. All rights reserved.