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Arizona’s Vegan & Vegetarian Food Scene: Where to Eat Plant-Based in the Grand Canyon State
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This article serves as your ultimate guide to exploring the thriving vegan and vegetarian culinary scene across Arizona, with a special focus on the diverse offerings in Tucson and the rapidly expanding plant-based options in the greater Phoenix area...
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Tucson's Plant-Based Pioneers and Hotspots
 
Greater Phoenix: A Hub of Vegan Innovation and Diversity
 
Beyond the Metros: Northern Arizona and Culinary Gems
 
Sweet Endings and Market Finds: Vegan Bakeries, Desserts, and Specialty Markets

Tucson's Plant-Based Pioneers and Hotspots

Tucson stands as a cornerstone of Arizona's vegan movement, boasting a rich history of dedicated plant-based establishments and an impressive array of restaurants with exceptional vegan options. Long-standing favorites like Lovin' Spoonfuls continue ...& Market offer fresh takes on classic American fare and deli delights. Beyond these fully vegan havens, Tucson's culinary landscape is enriched by eateries like Tumerico and Del Cielo Tamales Restaurant, which expertly blend traditional Latin American...& Coffee Shop and Sweet Revenge Baking Co. providing an abundance of delectable vegan pastries and sweets.

 
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Continues to be a Tucson staple for 100% plant-based comfort food since 2005.
Lovin' Spoonfuls Vegan Restaurant and Bakery
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Downtown Tucson's 100% plant-based restaurant, focusing on healthy, local, and organic ingredients
Urban Fresh
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Vegan deli and market with table seating for restaurant customers. There is also a market with cooler cases, freezer cases, groceries, some fresh fruit and baked
Midtown Vegan Deli & Market
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Greater Phoenix: A Hub of Vegan Innovation and Diversity

The Phoenix metropolitan area has rapidly emerged as a dynamic hub for vegan and vegetarian dining, showcasing an incredible diversity of plant-based culinary experiences. From the comfort food mastery of Green New American Vegetarian and the health-...

 
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long-standing favorite offering comfort food classics, burgers, wraps, and more, all 100% plant-based. They are known for their mock meats and cheeses.
Green New American Vegetarian
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A popular spot for Southwest-inspired, plant-based cuisine, including tacos, burritos, and a great brunch. They also have a connected coffee shop, Dark Hall Coffee, with vegan pastries.
The Coronado PHX
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A fully vegan cafe with a buzzing weekend brunch, offering dishes like buffalo cauliflower, portobello burgers, and Impossible burgers.
Vegan & Vine | About Us
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  A family-owned vegan restaurant focusing on unique vegan recipes, including Mexican-inspired dishes like chorizo fries and fish tacos
Earth Plant Based Cuisine
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Part of an international chain, this family-owned spot serves creative plant-based dishes spanning various cuisines.
Loving Hut Glendale, AZ
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A gourmet vegetarian buffet with many vegan options, often having fully vegan days
Govindas Natural Foods Buffet
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Beyond the Metros: Northern Arizona and Culinary Gems

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A vegan-friendly cafe known for its healthy and delicious offerings.
Morning Glory Cafe
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Casual place opened since 2014. Offers Thai and Vietnamese vegan food, from noodles and fresh rolls to rice and stir fries.
Red Curry Vegan Kitchen
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Vegan Asian fusion buffet restaurant offering salads, sushi rolls, meat alternatives, stir fries, pho, egg rolls and more.
VeggiEAT Flagstaff
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Beyond juices, this cafe offers a substantial savory menu that is almost entirely vegan, including burgers, sandwiches, and even vegan soft-serve and hard-serve ice cream.
JavaJuiceCafe (@javajuicecafe) • Instagram photos and videos
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While primarily a juice bar, they also offer organic cold-pressed juices, nut milks, smoothies, and grab-and-go vegan and raw food options.
Juice Pub & Eatery
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Sweet Endings and Market Finds: Vegan Bakeries, Desserts, and Specialty Markets

No culinary journey is complete without satisfying a sweet tooth, and Arizona's vegan scene truly shines in this regard. From fully dedicated vegan bakeries like Sweet Revenge Baking Co. and the customizable gourmet cinnamon rolls at Cinnaholic to th...

 
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  Hailed as Arizona's #1 Gluten-Free and Vegan Bakery, Sweet Simon bakes everything from scratch with fine ingredients. They offer a range of products from bento cakes to giant cookie sandwiches and have strict sanitation protocols to prevent cross-c...
Sweet Simon | Vegan & Gluten Free Bakery (Located inside BAK&JO)
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Specializing in decadent vegan and gluten-free confections, pastries, and baked goods. Their menu rotates weekly, but they consistently offer English Toffee, various cookie boxes, and sweet breads. They also cater events.
Sweet Revenge Baking Co
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Offers beautifully crafted vegan bonbons with unique flavors
Monsoon Chocolate
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  Specializes in keto, gluten-free, and vegan desserts. Many of their cakes, bars, brownies, and more can be adjusted to be vegan.
Pinecone Pastries
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