The Garden

By the looks of this place on the outside, I wanted it to be my new favorite spot… It’s not.
Strike 1:
I went with my mom. We were looking forward to enjoying a nice, relaxing lunch. When we walked in, there was no one around. We had to walk through the restaurant and track someone down?! We then asked if they were open, and where we should sit. Being that it was our first time dining there, a friendly face and some customer service would have been greatly appreciated.
Strike 2:
The place itself was adorable. But, all around, there was this surreal, «Portlandia» type vibe that kept ruining the mood for me. Our waitress seemed super indifferent about taking our order. We were requesting items straight off the menu, no changes or substitutions, and every other sentence out of her mouth was: «Uhh, lemme see if we even have that in the kitchen.» All the back and fourth, ordering and reordering… it was a bit draining.
Strike 3:
When the food finally arrived it was bland, uninspiring… just blah. Similar to the overall attitude of the staff.

The Garden catered our wedding and both the food and the service were excellent. Aleece crafted an excellent and unique menu and was prompt to respond when I had questions or wanted to make any changes. The day-​of, I didn’t have to worry about a thing. They showed up on time, and all of our guests were thrilled that no matter their dietary restrictions, they could eat all of the food. If you have any dietary restrictions whatsoever, they are extremely easy to work with to figure out a meal plan that will work for you.

heaven. HEAVEN I TELL YOU! artisanal veg food, so amazing. super vegan friendly, delightful interior, affordable prices, great service. they’ve got it all down… appetizers, salads, entrees, deserts and cocktails. our party of 4 had been working alllll week and Greeley and we all agreed our experience here REVIVED us. we left feeling human again. thank you thank you thank you!

As a vegetarian, who is Gluten Free and about 90% vegan that lives around the corner from this restaurant, I really wanted to love the food. I was incredibly disappointed. The food was not just unimpressive, it wasn’t very good.

The food was delicious! the Ambiance quaint! the service friendly and informative! It wasn’t the kind of place you should go if you are in a hurry but it was worth the wait! The neighborhood was a bit sketchy but worth it.

We were delighted and surprised by this somewhat out of the way eatery.
My partner and I had theater tickets and we wanted to try something unique and satisfying.
Our experience far exceeded our expectations. Vegan friendly restaurants in Denver are mediocre at best, and it was inspiring to finally find a restaurant that is as much substance as it is style (i.e. Watercourse and City O’).
Our food was sooooo flavorful, from the millet cakes with sautéed greens to the jackfruit potroast over potatoes and carrots which was mouth watering.
The owner served us and was warm and friendly. We both highly recommend this restaurant if you are vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free in your dietary approach.

Great food, great owner. Had a great 5280 meal there about a week ago. Healthy food, healthy choices.

Great, adorable, vegan friendly restaurant. The staff is friendly, there is a great atmosphere, and the food is wonderful. The menu changes according to the season so you know your food is fresh. There is lots of free parking available and no wait. I highly recommend this cute spot!

Best healthy vegan, gluten free restaurant I’ve been to yet! The food tastes great and the environment is lovely. Very romantic or just a home feeling. The nachos are phenomenal!

I was very excited to try this place based on their «mission» if you will. I make and effort to support all small businesses and especially those in my neighborhood. I love the old house that it operates out of and it reminded me of the south a little bit. I am saddened that it was not at all the experience I was hoping for after reading about them in our local newspaper.
The experience was not at all something I care to repeat. The service was friendly though my friend joked saying «you just got scolded» after I asked for a side of eggs. I was told they didn’t have eggs and «I may be able to find some laying around but we don’t serve eggs.» The «scolding» came when the waitress returned to say that she could accommodate but that the owner said that they couldn’t do this again. Seriously no eggs during brunch? I have my own chickens and eggs a few blocks away and was tempted to just walk down the street and make my own. Not to mention we were the only people dining on a Sunday during brunch hours. Perhaps that should have been my first sign. You would have thought I was asking for a serious favor vs eggs at brunch. I probably should also mention that their brunch options were of about four choices.
The quinoa pancakes were cold, no syrup but instead a cold flavorless purple sauce of sorts. The eggs were cooked perfectly, however, the green chili serving was maybe a ¼ cup for $ 7. The quiche was ok, nothing fabulous. We ordered Bloody Mary’s that were only adorned with a wilted stick of celery and VERY watered down. Their «mix» was good if you only wanted tomato juice. My friend who never drinks (and both of us on an empty stomach) felt no effect after a couple.
I appreciate they operate on a made to order basis and are small scale. That was one of the original charms. However when we are the only two people in the entire place and have ordered two bloodys and were told they were then out of bloody mix and they don’t serve eggs (and then told it was basically a «special favor and just this once»)…not good, not good!
I am sorry for The Garden as it seemed like a great idea. There are so many awesome brunch options locally that have similar concepts (local, small scale, vegetarian and gluten free options.) A few simple changes would have made our experience worth repeating.

The Garden is such a pleasant, intimate place to have a bite to eat. Located inside a renovated Victorian home, the ambience is fun and fresh. You really feel like this is a locally run place, with canned goods lining the walls, and a homey feel.
Much to my pleasant surprise, I went on Saturday morning when they had Vegan Brunch Club. One Saturday a month they offer an all Vegan menu with 4 courses for $ 20, and their is usually a raw food option.
We ordered a variety of dishes and they were all great. My favorites were the vegan enchilada and broccoli, vegetable casserole. The pumpkin mousse for dessert was a great treat. The french toast casserole was an interesting take on french toast, bready but not eggy-​which is good. Highly recommend the kale salad, the veggies were fresh and the dressing was addicting. The only thing I would not order again was the porridge, not enough flavor for me. When I went my party was not in a rush, but there was only one server, so it could be slow at times when it got busy. Keep that in mind if you only want a quick bite.
Too bad I don’t live close by because if I did I would want to go all the time. Even so, this will be worth the trip and I would be happy to make this a special occasion for the Saturday Brunch club.

House made almond milk, Cinnamon quinoa pancakes, Gluten free porridge, French toast casserole, Quiche, cobbler, muffins and cake. Oh my. Vegan AND Gluten free options are great.
Once again, a terrific find that has me wanting to either move to Colorado, or take regular trips just to be able to eat at The Garden. From the minute we arrived, it was a good feeling. The restaurant is housed in an actual house. It is adorable. There is, surprise… a GARDEN, as well as chickens. We were fortunate enough to meet the chef, who came to the table to discuss one of my «special dietary requests». She was an absolute delight, and clearly loves what she does.
Our service from Natalie was exceptional. She was patient with all of my questions, & very attentive. After much deliberation I did decide on the quinoa pancakes. And OMG were they delicious. The chef was kind enough to provide me with an extra item a la carte to assist with my need for a tiny bit more protein to balance my blood sugar. With our Unilocal check-​ins, we also tried a sample of the Green Smoothie of the day. FYI– these can also be made with vodka, should you be visiting during happy hour for drinks.
Something that I was impressed with beyond the the fact that The Garden basically meets ALL of my criteria for the perfect restaurant (which is difficult to do it seems), is that they also offer more of a full menu — you can get brunch, lunch, dinner, even drinks. AND the location serves as a café, market and event center. It seems (in my experience) that when I DO find a great place like this, they very seldom have what I consider to be «good hours». The places that provide what I want in a restaurant (healthy, sustainable local, gluten free, etc) almost always seem to only be open for a few hours a few days per week, or they have breakfast, but no lunch. Or dinner, but no drinks. And that is FINE. But when a place like The Garden manages to capture ALL of the above, AND I love the food, I get pretty excited. Because normally it does feel like a chore for me to eat. If I had a place like The Garden near where I lived, I feel like eating would no longer be such a chore.

Stopped in to The Garden a few weekends ago for brunch/​lunch and loved it. It’s a very peaceful environment, with both indoor seating (in the Victorian house) and a covered patio out back. I was surprised at how tranquil it was outside, in spite of being close to a busy street. The food will also make your body happy: it’s mostly vegetarian/​vegan/​gluten-​free — but if this does not describe your eating habits, you will still enjoy yourself. I had a delicious lentil sloppy joe. Definitely also recommend their yummy fresh juices.
I will definitely be back to The Garden for some weekend relaxation and good eatin’.
This would also be a great place to bring a group of friends for brunch (maybe if you need to recharge the body after a big night out?), or a gaggle of gal pals to eat, relax and hang out for awhile.

The Garden is fantastic. We follow a gluten and dairy free diet and pretty much everything on the menu fits those criteria or can be altered to fit. Brunch is good although the portions are on the small side. The french toast casserole is fantastic. The lunch/​dinner menu really shines though. Portions are satisfying and the food is delicious. The sloppy joe and green chile bowl are both delicious as well as the bean and quinoa salad. They also serve beer and bloody mary’s and mimosas at brunch. The restaurant has a great vibe being in an old house with the large garden and chicken coop out back. I just wish we had discovered the Garden months ago!

This place was Kate’s for years but recently became the Garden under new ownership. It is still in the same darling Victoria house, but the menu has changed. It is a lot of vegetarian/​vegan/​GF with a ton of organic and locally grown items. The food is REALLY good. The service needs some help, but they are working on it. The owner stopped by to chat. They are only open on Saturday and Sunday right now. It is worth a trip. It is kind of like Park Hill’s own little Watercourse foods.

The Garden restaurant was a treat on many levels. It is family run. The restaurant is in an old home and the décor is very charming. The menu is fresh and sustainable and very vegan friendly, but there are also non-​vegetarian options. The staff was friendly and service was great. The chef came out and visited our table and was very nice. The food was terrific. We were there with a party of eight (three vegans) and everyone really enjoyed the food. The biggest hits were the green chile casserole, the (vegan) french toast and the chocomole. All three of these items were vegan, but the non-​vegans enjoyed them as well.
Currently, the Garden is only open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, but we were told they intend to extend their hours gradually. We can’t wait to return the next time we are in Denver!