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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319 Reviews
First Review by Roethke
AnnetteBruhin
Points +2675
nice stuff - Edit
Nice food, many options.
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studentcareer
Points +68
Lunch with the family - Edit
Food was very good. Mashed potatoes and gravy are excellent! I enjoyed the German sausage sub. I have read some comments about unfortunate experiences with service. But, our server (didn’t get her name) on 4/12/19 for lunch was very helpful and friendly.
Read morePros: Variety of options , Flavor
Cons: Portions could have been a bit more
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shnuges
Points +108
absolutely wonderful - Edit
I was on vacation in SLC and ate here twice. Seriously, it's so good! I love the diner atmosphere and how many GF options are available. This place inspired me to make my own tempeh bacon :D
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hemehoho
Points +30
Not to be missed! - Edit
The breakfast was amazing. I had the breakfast sandwich with a biscuit and a side of gravy. The French toast was delicious too. The service was great as well. Next door is a vegan donut shop which we just had to get take out from. We will be back!!
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gregadeth666
Points +200
Breakfast for dinner - Edit
This place is the jam! Thanks happy cow for leading me here
Read morePros: Deserts , Breakfast , All the things
Cons: None , See one , See one and two
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Madisyn
Points +40
Amazing - Edit
This is my all time favorite restaurant. The first time I came was a year before I went vegan. I’m making my way through the menu, and so far I’ve loved everything! Fantastic food, fantastic service, prices are a little high but worth it. I recommend this place even to omnivore friends and family!
Read morePros: Completely vegan restaurant, So many choices, Classic diner food that we all crave
Cons: Slightly expensive, Not a lot of seating
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cowspiracy69
Points +54
PRETTY GOOD - Edit
I had the pancakes and loved them but I felt like it was a little warm inside the restaurant and the atmosphere was dismal
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LaylaDarian
Points +74
Great concept - Edit
Super great concept. Love the all vegan breakfast. They have a lot of options. I got the tofu scramble (eh, kinda flavorless) with potatoes and breakfast sausage (this was actually really yummy). And then 2 pancakes and french toast. Those were good but the "syrup" ruined it. Tastes like they fill their syrup containers with Aunt jemima. So sweet it actually turned me off. I wouldnt mind paying more for REAL maple syrup. Like even ihop has better syrup. I was really disappointed in this. So it ruined the pancake and french toast for me. Maybe include more topping options for pancakes like pecans too. That would be nice.
Read moreOur server Jonathan was really great.
They had a lot of desserts that I wanted to try too. Like brownie with So Delicious ice cream. But I went for breakfast.
Pros: Lots of options - dessert looks good , Free coffee/refills , Yummy breakfast sausage
Cons: Sugary syrup - need to get maple , Tofu scramble
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WhatDoYouEatThen
Points +488
Mixed review - Edit
I didn't have a great experience, the food was good. Visited on Oct 7th, 2018. I called in a To-Go order, a Veg Burger and Fries. WHen I arrived my order was waiting, I paid and left. When I got to where were eating, I discovered I had the wrong order. I called to see if I took the wrong one, I was told they were closing, there were no other to-go orders, so "it must be what I ordered". It wasn't tho.I was hung up on.. did not expect that. So I was stuck with this order. It was fake chicken wings, which is not something I order... ever (Interestng, but not a texture I enjoy)/ It was a salad, and nacho chips.. not something I would have ordered (Flavorfull). And some fries with Chili on them (very good). So all the food was good, but not what I ordered, and i was stuck with it. For this, and other reasons, I am not happy at all with my experience. There are other options in Salt Lake City, so I will not return to Vertial Diner.
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opalmango
Points +16
Worth the wait - Edit
Visited vertical diner twice during our 3 day visit to salt lake. The non vegans in our group were happy to eat there the next day!! Huge menu of standard diner food, but plant based! Plenty of gluten free options. Both days service was very slow. But thankfully we had plenty of of time. Despite the wait our order was complete and exceeded our expectations. Our group enjoyed the funky authentic diner atmosphere. Young child and family friendly.
Read morePros: 100% plant based , Huge menu , Family friendly
Cons: Slow service
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MrKyleH
Points +16
This place rocks!! - Edit
This is my favorite vegan restaurant that I've come across in a while. The diner has such a good selection of food, with breakfast all day. The casual hip atmosphere is really nice. The service was outstanding and of course the food is top notch. I had The Avalanche (which I choose pancakes, tofu scramble, potatoes, and sautéed mushrooms) and I loved it! The pancakes were so fresh and tasted so good, the seasoning in the scrambled tofu was delicious (not overly salty), the potatoes and mushrooms were perfect. It was just what I needed and was looking for. I wish that I could take this diner with me back home. I will make sure that when I'm in Salt Lake City again, I stop by and have some more amazing food from The Vertical Diner.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Good atmosphere
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dking
Points +20
I loved the vegan foods gravy was awesome waitress was nice and helpful - Edit
Loved it wish it was not far from me
Read morePros: Lots of option , Prices were good , Friendly
Cons: I could the desserts better
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2002rulz
Points +31
Good food, hour long wait - Edit
I’ve been here twice. The service has been very slow. Today we waited an HOUR for food. Also there was no a/c so it was hot. Flies were everywhere. Our kids were so so hungry. We probably won’t be back.
Read morePros: Good vegan food
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reserr
Points +16
Great place - Edit
Cute place with great food and very nice, friendly staff. Went there for a late lunch and enjoyed it so much we went back the next day for breakfast before leaving Salt Lake City!
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ashlinmichelle7
Points +885
Nice place - Edit
Great art work nice place and friendly people
Read morePros: All vegan , Nice art, Fair prices
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TomásHuitzilcohuátl
Points +30
Bounty - Edit
Big portions. I had the Avalanche.
Read moreCons: Their sausage really sucks.
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KatyBarnett
Points +34
Tempeh Cubano was amazing! - Edit
I'm not even a huge fan of tempeh and that sandwich was terrific. The side of mac and cheese though, tasted truly awful.
Read morePros: Lots of options!
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beltongirl
Points +455
Delicious - Edit
We ate here 2 times during our overnight stay in Salt Lake. Once for lunch and then for breakfast in the morning. The menu is served all day. I would recommend the Mountain( tofu scramble, mushrooms and potatoes) taco salad, the triple threat and the pancakes were amazing. The mountain was our favorite by far.
Read morePros: Entire menu plant based , Tons of options , Take home pancake mix. 3lbs for $7 not bad.
Cons: A little warm even with a/c on.
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vegangirl22
Points +132
Absolutely Wonderful - Edit
Friendly little place with cool artwork and great food, my favorite breakfast item was banana pancakes, and my favorite lunch/dinner item was the buffalo tiger appetizer.
Read morePros: Friendly atmosphere, delicious food
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fiona_k
Points +68
An all-time fav - Edit
I make sure to stop by for lunch at Vertical every time I visit SLC. The buffalo tigers are my favorite menu item but everything I’ve tried has been exceptional.
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MightyVegMama
Points +82
OMVG delicious! - Edit
I'm from a small and very food deserty town and I'm in heaven with all this AMAZING vegan grub! I had the buffalo tigers and the biscuits and gravy with sausage and it was perfect! Alanna was an awesome server and I'll definitely be back!
Read morePros: HUGE menu - everything's vegan!
Cons: I couldn't eat every item at once.
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Stephaneen
Points +1253
Brunch - Edit
We stopped by Vertical on the 4th of July - once of the few places open. We ordered the the mountain and the la mesa. Both were really delicious and felt pretty healthy.
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ZGribble
Points +50
It’s alright at best - Edit
Let me preface this by saying, I have been Vegan for two years and I’ll eat just about anywhere that is 100% Vegan. This place has been in my list to eat at for a while, and I was super excited to go. At I went at noon on a Thursday and there was one other customer in there. The hostess was friendly, great and greeted/chatted with us about local vegan spots. Great service. After that unfortunately everything was sub-par. The restaurant was so dirty. The salt and pepper shakers had grime on the top of them. The blinds were caked in dust. The recycle bin behind the counter was over flowing and the coffee maker and things behind the bar looked a mess. Visual impressions of this place were 1-Star and I am being nice. Then our food came out. The $6 biscuit and gravy, yes I said biscuit......was upsetting. One 3” biscuit is NOT worth $6 a pop. Overall the food my ok at best.
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yayabagirl58
Points +35
Yummy plant-based vegan meal options - Edit
The wait was 20 minutes at noon on a Sunday but once at our table the service went fast for getting our food. Lots of vegan options but not many oil-free ones. The food was delicious and we ate every morsel
Read morePros: lots of options, delicious
Cons: Not many plant-based oil-free options
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BridgetLove
Points +479
great breakfast - Edit
Sweet diner. Loved my breakfast. Service was great
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krimaro
Points +146
Great brunch! - Edit
I had the burrito which comes with sour cream, cheese sauce, and red sauce on top (forget the name) - highly recommended!! Order with tortilla chips as the side, so you can use the leftover sauce on your plate to make nachos ;)
Read morePros: Very flavourful burrito, quick service, cozy atmos
Cons: Sandwich options are SMALL, macaroni is bland.
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igioVegan
Points +44
YUMMERS!!! - Edit
First time at Vertical Diner and I’m hooked. Yummy food and very friendly staff. I had “The Mountain” with sausage and melted cheese. It was recommended by one of the waiters.
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