Groups of 10 or more get 2 free appetizers! Heck yeah, you gotta head over to Vertical Diner...but the downside is that they only offer a Soul Food Menu on
Soul Food Sundays!
And if I might add, with some really great incentives for coming in with a large party of 10 or more people!
Heading to Salt Lake City has become one of my regular winter stops. Not only based on all of the amazing ski resorts that can be reached in just under an hour, but also food - two things that can rule my life!
And what does a vegan girl do to eat after a day of burning calories carving down the all of these slopes?
Well luckily that is never an issue here in Salt Lake City - the issue is more along the lines of there being so many places to choose from and then finally making the choice as to
"What's for Dinner?"
Soul Food Sundays!
And if I might add, with some really great incentives for coming in with a large party of 10 or more people!
Heading to Salt Lake City has become one of my regular winter stops. Not only based on all of the amazing ski resorts that can be reached in just under an hour, but also food - two things that can rule my life!
And what does a vegan girl do to eat after a day of burning calories carving down the all of these slopes?
Well luckily that is never an issue here in Salt Lake City - the issue is more along the lines of there being so many places to choose from and then finally making the choice as to
"What's for Dinner?"
Being that we chose to eat a Vertical Diner on more than just one occasion during this most recent trip to the Beehive State, I decided to present it to you on this weeks edition of Foodie Friday!
Self described as quirky cafe offering inventive, organic vegan pub grub & local craft beer with a festive atmosphere.
And with offerings of 25% off on Meatless Mondays, Breakfast Served All Day Everyday and Soul Food Sundays, how could you go wrong?!
I've been coming to this quirky diner ever since 2009, and have brought both my vegan and non-vegan friends there to test out the menu. And we have a winner! Everyone walks out of this diner happy!
With the reasonable prices and the awesome selection of grub, you can't possibly go wrong.
They have Appetizers, Salads, Burgers, Sandwiches, Entrees, Breakfast Items, Drinks and Dessert.
Self described as quirky cafe offering inventive, organic vegan pub grub & local craft beer with a festive atmosphere.
And with offerings of 25% off on Meatless Mondays, Breakfast Served All Day Everyday and Soul Food Sundays, how could you go wrong?!
I've been coming to this quirky diner ever since 2009, and have brought both my vegan and non-vegan friends there to test out the menu. And we have a winner! Everyone walks out of this diner happy!
With the reasonable prices and the awesome selection of grub, you can't possibly go wrong.
They have Appetizers, Salads, Burgers, Sandwiches, Entrees, Breakfast Items, Drinks and Dessert.
 "Chicken" Biscuit Pie  American Diner |  Wok Zen in a Bowl  Chili |
On my last visit to SLC we had indulged in plates such as the American Diner, which is their "chicken" strips served over your choice of hand cut fries, mashed potatoes or hash browns and smothered with gravy!
The dish called "Chicken Biscuit Pie" which is similar to a pot pie by way of a biscuit stuffed with a thick savory garden vegetable chicken stew. Total comfort food!
My friend ordered a bowl of Chili and I went with the yummy Wok Zen in a Bowl which comes with a choice of grilled portabella mushrooms, "chicken", tofu, or tempeh (I had it with tofu) over wok vegetables and rice tossed into Zen sauce made of garlic, ginger, chilies, tamari, and fresh lime!
Each dish nearly better than the other, trying a taste of everything, enjoying each and every bite and not still not being able to tell which your favorite is - that is when you know that the restaurant is doing something right!
This was my 13 year old Daughters first visit to Vertical Diner and during the meal she was already requesting to come back before we left the area.
The dish called "Chicken Biscuit Pie" which is similar to a pot pie by way of a biscuit stuffed with a thick savory garden vegetable chicken stew. Total comfort food!
My friend ordered a bowl of Chili and I went with the yummy Wok Zen in a Bowl which comes with a choice of grilled portabella mushrooms, "chicken", tofu, or tempeh (I had it with tofu) over wok vegetables and rice tossed into Zen sauce made of garlic, ginger, chilies, tamari, and fresh lime!
Each dish nearly better than the other, trying a taste of everything, enjoying each and every bite and not still not being able to tell which your favorite is - that is when you know that the restaurant is doing something right!
This was my 13 year old Daughters first visit to Vertical Diner and during the meal she was already requesting to come back before we left the area.
Decisions, Decisions So we scheduled the next visit for Sunday night.
Little did we know that it was Soul Food Sunday, and in addition to the regular menu, we were handed an additional menu insert with items such as Butter Beans, Dark Greens, BBQ Tempe Sandwich, Hush Puppies, Mac n Cheeze, Corn Pancakes, and lots lots more!
This time around we sampled the Special of the Night which was BBQ Jackfruit as well as a couple of orders of Mac n Cheeze, Dark Greens, An America Diner (Cosette just couldn't resist), Broccoli n Cheeze, Corn Pancakes (mine and they were oh sooo good!), and a cup of their Winter Squash Soup.
There wasn't a plate at the table that we didn't give a thumbs up to. We may have ordered a bit too much and needed to go containers, but it was all well worth it!
 Broccoli n Cheeze topped with BBQ Jackfruit  Buffalo Tiger Mac |  American Diner  Corn Pancakes |
Mac n Cheeze topped with BBQ Jackfruit
So if you are ever in Salt Lake City and wondering where to go, then I think it's about time you try Vertical Diner and see what all the rave is about:
Rated one of the Top Breakfast Plates by Salt Lake City Magazine in 2010 and Rated one of the top 10 Faux Chicken Sandwiches in the US by Peta in 2009
Rated one of the Top Breakfast Plates by Salt Lake City Magazine in 2010 and Rated one of the top 10 Faux Chicken Sandwiches in the US by Peta in 2009
For Further Information:
Vertical Diner
2280 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
801-484-VERT (8378)
Vertical Diner
2280 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
801-484-VERT (8378)
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