Wynkoop Brewing Company gives vegetarians and carnivores alike a place to kick back

Wynkoop's vegan sloppy joe.

The Wynkoop really serves vegetarian interests with its sandwich lineup, which includes two vegan options. The curried vegan "chicken" wrap puts grapes, almonds and a light curry dressing inside a wheat tortilla; it comes with a choice of sides. But the real standout is the vegan sloppy joe, served with a choice of sides (thick, salty fries pair well with the sandwich) and a pickle slice. The sandwich isn't vegan in the photo above -- that's a slice of pepper Jack cheese added -- but most diners wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the vegan version and the lunchroom classic made with beef.

The $4 happy-hour menu also has vegetarian items, including black-bean cakes, queso dip and veggie sliders (with portabello mushrooms and grilled squash). As with all the other items on the Wynkoop menu, each has a recommended chef's choice of brew to consider imbibing. But for now, you can't go wrong with Tut's Royal Gold, a smooth, sweet brew that will only be available for a limited time.

Wynkoop Brewing Company is located at 1634 18th Street; for information, call 303-297-2700 or visit www.wynkoop.com.