Update: Watercourse Foods still delicious

I've loved Watercourse Foods for years, as evidenced here, and I'm pleased to report that it is still awesome. Living here means that I can try lots of things on the menu, and every trip here is a joy. My new obsession are their nachos, made super vegan with both daiya and vegan chipotle aioli, with a side of green chili. The key with these nachos is that the toppings are layered throughout, resulting in a well rounded nacho experience. You don't have to worry about that heart-wrenching moment when you realize that you just have sad tortilla chips on a plate. I don't feel like I need to acknowledge that these nachos are amazing, based on the fact that I've already mentioned they have daiya, chipotle aioli and green chili, among other toppings.

Another delicious discovery I've made is the Po Boy. It usually comes on a kaiser roll, but I get it on their magical gluten-free bread. Laden with polenta-encrusted artichoke hearts, lemon-caper aioli and coleslaw, this sandwich manages to both refreshing on a hot day, and comforting on a cold one. Also, you get two sides, so there's no way you're leaving hungry. The sides pictured here are the steamed kale and tomato coconut curry soup. While I highly encourage anyone travelling through Denver to eat the buffalo seitan wings, I also encourage you to save a bit of room for the other culinary wonders that Watercourse offers.

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My first experience with Watercourse was at the 2008 Denver Vegfest. I got a sample of their blackened tofu, as well as some of their baked goods and there was no turning back. On a recent trip to Denver, I ate there for breakfast both days I was privileged enough to be in town. The first day, I had the peasant's sandwich. Tofu scramble, basil pesto, onions and tomatoes between two thick slices of sourdough? I'm in. Combine that with house fries and a cup of fresh fruit and you have an excellent start to your day. Definitely hearty enough to last through stomping around town with no real goal in mind- something that requires a lot of walking.

The next day, I was craving pancakes. I never crave pancakes. However, Watercourse's pancakes may have me wanting them more often. I ordered the supreme pancakes because when offered a choice between regular and supreme food, supreme is the answer. I opted for the gluten-free cakes and they came out fluffy and covered with granola, berries and bananas. I was impressed with the granola but even more impressed with the consistency of the gluten-free pancakes. These were some seriously fluffy bad boys and when they were combined with their toppings, it was a breakfast for the ages. 

Overall, I was so incredibly pleased to start my days in Denver with Watercourse. Not only is the food delicious, but the restaurant is beautiful, the servers are incredibly friendly and it is the perfect way to begin your day. My one regret? I didn't get a chance to do dinner here.