Vegan
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Take-out
Caribbean
Catering
Jamaican
Restaurant which became fully vegan in 2020. Offers Caribbean-inspired food like jerk and curry in a plant-filled space. Open Mon 4:00pm-9:00pm, Tue 4:00am-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 4:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 4:00pm-9:00pm. May open later.
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 20 Sep 2024 by HappyElephant!
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Added by Stephaneen on 25 Apr 2018
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100 Reviews
First Review by VegUnicorn
m@earthville
Points +10211
Interesting menu, generous portions - Edit
Bang Up to the Elephant is a colorful spot with a lot of character and friendly service. The food we had was pretty good and the portions were generous enough that we had to take some home. Service was friendly. There’s both indoor and outdoor seating (weather permitting).
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chaisushi
Points +887
loveeee the vibes here - Edit
i came here for dinner and was so pleased with everything. the inside has amazing scenery and overall good vibes. the staff was extremely friendly and personable. i got the coconut curry with roti instead of the cornbread. it was delicious and a huge serving!
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vegvibez
Points +252
My favorite denver spot! - Edit
Bang Up to the Elephant is one of my favorite Denver restaurants. It’s fully vegan and all the food we tried was absolutely phenomenal. The flavors were so unique and the restaurant ambiance was 10/10. I mean… seriously the bar is so cute. We ordered the curried fries (wow), coconut curry, and mofungo (yum). Im still drooling days later.
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lewbake
Points +19
Fantastic, Criminally Underrated - Edit
This place rules. I've eaten virtually everything on their menu, and everything is delicious, filling and relatively healthy. They also offer top tier tiki drinks.
Read morePros: The buss up shut, All the drinks
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Mmaarrss
Points +541
Double of the doubles & doubles please - Edit
No complaints.
Read moreThe atmosphere is great, they try to be environmentally conscious and the food is all so good (especially those doubles). Good happy hour.
Tried the doubles, corn bread, black eyed peas and rice, bake and chana with plantain and corn chips.
Pros: Great atmosphere, Good food, Very nice staff
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Juliegeller
Points +31
Interesting food, nice waitstaff - Edit
Found the food interesting and yummy and got the sense the owners truly care about the environment and were thoughtful about how they used the space. No concerts when we were there but we saw a great looking venue there as well.
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Forgot to add: generous portion sizes, too!
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tlamadeo
Points +169
Overpriced and slow, but some solid dishes - Edit
We really liked the fun decor and vibe of this restaurant upon entering. Our table was ready and we got right in. We ordered cocktails and appetizers, but at that point the service really slowed. We didn’t see our server for 15 minutes, and our appetizers came out way before our drinks. The plantain chips with friends was very underwhelming, mostly corn chips with just a few fried plantains thrown in. The sauces were good, but there were only two and we ran out very quickly. The starter tacos, a.k.a. “Doubles” had incredible flavor, definitely the best thing we ate the whole time there, but was still a poor experience S the taco was literally wrapped in paper and dropped onto our table without a word. We expected the order to contain 2 tacos but it only contained 1, that wasn’t clear from the very limited menu. Our entrees were good, especially the coconut curry. Dessert would have been welcomed, but there were none on the menu. The cocktails were pricey but delicious. All in all, we left with full bellies and smiles, but also a big bill and a lot of wasted time later. Mildly disappointing.
Read morePros: Full vegan, Excellent cocktails, Cool decor
Cons: Way overpriced , Slow service , Some dishes very underwhelming
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SoyKal-El
Points +6036
Just Okay - Edit
While the setting is fun and the service great, I thought the food underperformed for the price.
Read moreIt wasn’t bad but it also wasn’t good enough to return. There’s a lot of promise with this place so if they can just tweak the flavors these dishes could be great.
Pros: Venue
Cons: Flavor could be better , Pricey
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Herds
Points +107
Very nutritious! - Edit
Everything on the menu looked really good and it was hard to choose what to get! I ordered one of the bowls with tofu, it was super nutritious and definitely something I needed after trying other vegan food around Denver .....I felt the bowl was pretty good but tofu was lacking in flavor, but overall still enjoyable. Portions were large enough that we had some yummy left overs. The fried potato appetizer and plantain chips with mango and cucumber salsa were delicious. Would recommend.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-04
Pros: All vegan, Get all your nutrients, Big portions
Cons: A little pricey , Could be better
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CupcakesMessyFace
Points +1082
Pure Food Heaven! - Edit
My girlfriend brought me here for dinner and the moment I walked in I was happy. The place is so cool, i love the ambiance and the decor. It’s got high ceilings, totally chill, and kind of gives me tiki bar vibes.
Read moreWe started with drinks, I had Month of Sundays and the mezcal was top notch.
I have celiac so i was limited in choices but was able to order the Coconut Curry with a side of papaya pineapple slaw.
The curry was incredible and i have to say the coconut rice was the best I’ve ever had. I could live off the rice and be happy. The flavors were amazing and expansive.
My girlfriend ordered the Buss Up Shut with a side of roti and a side of plantains. The Buss Up was delicious and the flavors blew my mind.
I wasn’t able to try the roti or plantains but both looked delish!
We split a Dirty Banana for dessert, and I’m not big on banana but it was pretty darn good!
So glad this place exists and I’ll be back for more!!!!!
Pros: Drink Selection, Incredible Food , Ambiance
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Resah
Points +40
Not bad. Not great - Edit
It's a nice open concept space. The greeter and waitress were both attentive and kind. But the food struck us as amateurish. We shared a butternut squash and potato curry and the cauliflower wings. The cauliflower wings were not the best I've had in Denver. But they were okay.
Read moreThe curry seemed not to have much flavor nuance - just a heavy dose of curry powder and pepper. Again, it was not awful, but not nearly as good as we were expecting judging from other reviews we'd read. I may try a different menu item another time. But for now I'll be skipping this spot.
Pros: Kind and attentive service, Coconut rice was good
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ChrisCather
Points +325
Pretty Good - Edit
I got the Doubles, which were on Happy Hour special, and they were terrific! Interesting flavors, and held together well. Then I got the mofongo, it was so right but pretty bland. It would have been nice if it had some smokey bits of the seitan ham they use on other dishes. Not the strong flavors or jerks that one finds in the Caribbean.
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tigre369
Points +289
Hit and miss - Edit
Some of the dishes are delicious and some feel a bit bland and plain, which is unexpected for Jamaican food.
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Dev1008
Points +76
Great venue and personality - average food - Edit
The first thing that strikes you is the humour when you call up as the answering message is hilarious. The venue is qwerky - a lot of personality and huge. The non alcoholic cocktail made by a wonderful waitress. But the food! It was so average. I had the plantain and potato dish in a tomato sauce. Very bland. I then ordered the chow mein noodles. Lovely fresh vegetables but the flavour was again too sweet and not tasty. The couple next to me were also not impressed with the roti they were given. I hope the owners read this and make changes. Not worth the price.
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nicholasM
Points +65
Interesting dishes but a bit expensive - Edit
From the Quesadilla to the Lo Mein, there are a lot of cool dishes that I've missed since going vegan. But overall the prices are a bit higher than the amount and quality of food you get. Still a nice place.
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SteveLucky
Points +58
Good food - Edit
Laid back atmosphere. Great food.
Read morePros: All Vegan, Food was delicious.
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bellrid
Points +134
AMAZING - Edit
This place is SO COOL- such fun decor and layout of the restaurant. Great location- right by a used record and book shop. The food was all amazing- great for vegan/non-vegan. Definitely want to go back!!
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LeonLeon
Points +31
Great place near city center.. food is good and in good price - Edit
The attention of the girl that helped me with my order was so nice
Read morePros: Great food, Cool vibe, Cool music
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AmyFreeman
Points +147
Delicious - Edit
Nice variety of Caribbean influenced food
Read morePros: Completely vegan, Decent sized menu, Good non alcoholic drinks
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OliviaGriffin
Points +296
Cajun goodness - Edit
Great spot for some vegan comfort food. Loved the vibe and the coconut curry!
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious
Cons: Kinda pricey
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Mellalynnie
Points +300
Great vegan spot - Edit
Loved everything I got here. The quesadilla was so unique. Had toppings and seemed largely rice based. Very good. The appetizers are all great (got a big platter one time) and love love love the plantains.
Read morePros: Good vibe, Good meals
Cons: Cuban wasn't great
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talakoala
Points +1055
Great hot sauce - Edit
I really loved the scotch bonnet sauce. Lots of fun flavors and great drinks.
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EricN-Denver
Points +252
Quiet spot for a Wednesday Afternoon - Edit
Bang Up to the Elephant opens at 4pm. It's a great after work quiet wind down location. The curried waffle fries are my go-to, but everything I've explored on the menu is solid good. As the evening rolls on, it picks up more traffic. Good food, good vibes.
Read morePros: Legit vegan options, I love the atmosphere, Food's tasty
Cons: Parking can suck, Service is hit or miss, but lately it's been great
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VegJeri
Points +71
Absolutely the best! - Edit
I love Caribbean food but it’s hard to find vegan options, so I was excited to try this place and it exceeded my expectations. The food was amazing, and the decor was fun and funky. The coconut bread, mofongo, and fried plantains blew my mind. I also had a couple curries that were hearty and delicious. Highly recommended!
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afitzy13
Points +147
Great environment, great food! - Edit
Our food was fantastic! We loved the restaurant environment. The plantain chips were great
Read morePros: Cute restaurant , Healthy options
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veganlover27
Points +21
Great spot! - Edit
Sumptuous Cuban themed food adds variety to Denver scene.
Read morePros: Excellent flavors; lots of options , Chic casual atmosphere w/ bar, Vegan!!!
Cons: No whole rice option , Parking can be challenging
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potatopancake
Points +1228
Straight banging! - Edit
Been here twice. Unbelievable both visits! The most recent time we had jerk edamame, cassareep rice bowl, and seitan Reuben. Delicious everything, so full it hurt to move! Will eat here again and again.
Read morePros: All vegan!!!
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