Good vegan restaurants are not exactly plentiful in Arizona.
Vegan restaurants are popular among people who eat no animal products. Vegan restaurants often have unique menus specifically catered to vegans and feature foods of non-meat origins. Arizona has a number vegan restaurants (and vegetarian restaurants with vegan options) in the major metropolitan areas, specifically the Phoenix and Tuscon areas. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Lovin' Spoonfuls
Lovin' Spoonfuls is located in the Campbell Plaza Shopping Center, just north of the University of Arizona in Tuscon, Arizona. This vegan restaurant, locally owned and operated, offers a 100% vegan menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant has a bar that serves organic cocktails and a kiddie corner. The menu is very extensive and offers a variety of dishes such as the Denver Scramble, with seasoned tofu scrambled with veggie ham, green pepper, sweet onions and vegan soy cheese; the Portobello Griller, with portobello mushroom slices grilled with peppers and onions, served on a grilled whole wheat hoagie; and the Mediterranean Plate, falafel, dolmas and your choice of seasoned organic brown or white rice and served with hummus and pita bread. Lovin' Spoonfuls' menu also features gluten-free foods, bakery items and a kids menu.
Lovin' Spoonfuls
2990 N. Campbell Ave. Ste. 120
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-325-7766
lovinspoonfuls.com
Loving Hut
The Loving Hut of Phoenix is a vegan, fast-food chain restaurant located in the suburb of Glendale, Arizona. According to the restaurant's website, Loving Hut is the fastest growing international vegan fast-food chain in the world. Every location features a different menu that is inspired by local area customs and traditions. The Phoenix menu has southwestern, Indian and Asian influences and all items are 100% vegan with no MSG, milk or eggs. Some of the menu items include: BBQ vermicelli, BBQ baguettes, homemade Indian curry, arigato sushi and golden wontons. The Loving Hut also offers a wide range of organic juices, deserts and hot beverages.
Loving Hut
3515-A W. Union Hills Drive
Glendale, AZ 85308
602-978-0393
lovinghut.us/phoenix
Green New American Vegetarian
The Green New American Vegetarian restaurant is locally owned and operated by Chef Damon Brasch. Located in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe, Arizona, this restaurant serves new American vegetarian fare that, according to Chef Brasch, is influenced by many different cultures and cooking styles. The menu is comprised of lighter meals including the usual starters (including vegan options), salads, vegan sandwiches, veggie bowls and vegan desserts. Vegan dishes include a balsamic picnic salad with toasted organic pecans, apples, strawberries and figs over fresh greens with homemade balsamic syrup, thyme fries covered in vegan chili and a spicy curried house tofu tossed in a spicy orange soy glaze over thin rice noodles with fresh vegetables. Chef Brasch claims to only use the freshest, highest quality ingredients and chooses organic when possible.
Green New American Vegetarian
2240 N. Scottsdale Road #8
Tempe, Arizona 85281
480-941-9003
greenvegetarian.com
Tags: Lovin Spoonfuls, Green American, Green American Vegetarian, 100% vegan, American Vegetarian