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Local Tucson spots
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items The accumulation of 7 years in the desert 🏜️
Also, I’m dairy & egg free so every place here is dietary restriction friendly!
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Reliable, dishes can be amended for dietary restrictions, everyone is always friendly & food is tasty!
Tuk Tuk Thai – Thai Street Food
All of the rice & curry dishes (#55), shrimp paste rolls & pho are all so good. Food always is ready fast & reliably good.
Miss Saigon | Tucson
Definitely a controversial statement but these are definitely some of my favorite street tacos in Tucson! They recently remodeled so there’s lots of seating available too.
Taquería Juanitos
A must try! Such good grilled burritos and coffee. Very customizable. Now that they have online ordering, if you’re in a rush I’d suggest pick up! It can get busy.
Barista del Barrio
They have a full breakfast and lunch menu in regular & vegan options. Folks are always really nice. Because I eat meat, it’s really nice to be able to eat things with meat but dairy substitutes—like carne asada nachos or quesabirria.
Del Cielo Tamales Restaurant
The only Indian place I’ve found that can do curries, rice & a flatbread dairy free! Food is really good too :)
Saffron Indian Bistro
Such good banh mis!!! The toppings always are super fresh. They have yummy juices and smoothies available too.
Banhdicted
A great local Tucson spot with vegan and non-vegan options. The fresh baked bread is 🤤 so good too.
Falora Pizza
Good breakfast burritos, open a lot of hours, drive through or sit down option.
El Brunch Bistro
Ahhh the chicken wings are a must & then all the noodles I’ve tried are really yum. I always get the chicken but I’ve had the beef too and it’s super tender.
Noodleholics
Meat & vegan options, good food, nice owners, good ambiance. Also where my boyfriend and I had our first date so maybe I’m biased :)
Cafe Desta
Coffee & baked goods
My favorite coffee!! All drinks are naturally vegan but they do carry whole milk. My favorite off menu order is the honey cinnamon latte iced with vanilla foam 🤤
Espressoul cafe | Espresso Truck 🚚🍵☕️🍪 Est. 21 (@espressoul_cafe)
Good coffee, vegan pastries, kind workers & local makers/creatives have permanent displays set up that you can buy from. Limited seating but there’s typically a spot available to work at.
Sonoran House
All locations are similarly delicious and vibey but the east side one is my go to. My favorite off menu order is the lemon merengue with coconut milk! Rotating teas on tap & many loose leaf also available to steep. Games, good vibes, comfy chairs...
Scented Leaf Tea House
I love a sweet treat! Houlden’s is a local fav 🫶🏽 many coffee shops have their pastries as well but if you are able to get to houldens on a day their open and early, you’ll have your pick from some beautiful vegan goodies! I love the oatmeal cream ...
Houlden's Rise Above
A local fav! Drive thru only. Strong coffee, seasonal drinks, vegan and non-vegan pastries, kind kind folks working.
Coffee Times Drive-Thru Espresso
The brick and mortar is new but cal’s has been a fav for awhile. Always fun flavors, mostly vegan donuts and baked goods, but my favorite is the horchata latte!!
Cal's Bakeshop