By Melissa Voss

Colorado restaurants are expanding their menus to curate delectable food options for all. Veggie burgers have been on the rise, climbing to the top as the star of the menu. Come along on a veggie burger tour and check out the wide variety that Colorado has to offer.

Better Burgers with Meta Burger

Meta Burger is making American staples plant-based in Denver, Edgewater, and Boulder. Their classic MetaBurger is made with clean, plant-based ingredients to create sustainable food for everyone. From their Classic metaburger to their Aloha burger, Meta Burger can modify burgers to suit the needs of every customer. Unsure which of their extensive menu to choose from? The sky's the limit with their build-your-own burger.

Cherry Cricket’s Impossible Flavor

Serving up Denver classics since 1945, Cherry Cricket of Denver and Cherry Creek leave room for everyone to get their own burger experience. Their Impossible Veggie Burger is a blank canvas that can be filled bun-to-bun with their 31 toppings including a variety of cheeses, jams, queso and even peanut butter.

Back to Basics at Native Foods

Now with three locations in Lone Tree, Glendale, and Boulder, Native Foods is serving up plant-based goodness in Colorado. All of their burgers are staples in their “mouth-watering goodness” menu, including the Gastropub Burger, Double Cheeseburger, Poppin’ Jalapeno Burger, and BBQ Brisket Burger. But the menu does not stop there, all of their sides, soups, entrees, and sauces are plant-based, so go wild at Native Foods.

Park Burger’s Veggie Burger is Out of the Park!

Award-winning burger restaurant Park Burger takes pride in making all of their burgers out of local ingredients. Their Veggie Park burger stands tall on their classic burgers menu, topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and made-in-house burger sauce. Their list of add-ons, such as sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions and house-made guacamole, is sure to make any veggie burger experience exceptional.

Veggies on the Grill at Santana’s!

Santana’s Burger Grill in Colorado Springs is not falling short with their vegan-based menu. They are serving up the staple veggie style with their Deluxe Burger, Deluxe Cheeseburger, Deluxe Bacon Cheeseburger, Deluxe BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger, and Thousand Island Burger. All burgers have the option to be served on a gluten-free bun.

Veggie Burgers and Brews, oh my! At City O’ City

City O’ City has so many delicious veggie burgers to choose from that it’s tough to pick just one.

With their mission to serve all individuals regardless of food restrictions, City O’ City of Denver gives freedom of choice with their over-the-top menu of vegetarian and vegan options. Most notably is the O’ City burger, a vegetable, walnut, and sunflower burger topped with vegan American cheese. The Chophouse burger features the same burger but topped with crispy onions, grilled mushrooms, and their house-made steak sauce. Be sure to wash down those burgers with their select drafts from local Colorado breweries.

Climb the Summit for Willow Creek!

Make your way up the summit and enjoy a veggie burger fireside at Willow Creek Bistro in Aspen. Willow Creek’s Organic Vegetable Burger is served with their signature fries or potato chips. Treat yourself to one of their specialty truffles or sweet potato fries for an extra special addition.

Take it to the Next Level

Next Level Burger in Denver is homegrown by two former Metro State University students . The 100-percent plant-based burger chain recently opened its 10th restaurant, and its first in Denver. Matt and Cierra de Gruyter are now based in Oregon but Matt grew up in Denver and is proud to offer excellent vegan burgers, fries and shakes. Look for the Signature Burger, the Maverick Burger and try both types of fries.