VeganInAZ run by AmberisAVegan
This blog is a resource for vegan options available in the metro Phoenix area... both vegan restaurants and "normal" restaurants that have easily customizable vegan options!
I finally got a chance to make it to Wy Not Cafe (Twice, actually) and was quite delighted to see the variety of options they had for vegans, vegetarians, and “normal” people.
I’ve had both the breakfast burrito and the veggie scrambler, and I also got the chance to sample the hummus plate. All three items were delicious!
In addition to breakfast items, Wy Knot has a tofu sandwich, a TLT, a hummus wrap, salads, and several side items that are all vegan. They also have a nice patio on 7th street and incredibly warm and accommodating service!
Gallo Blanco, Veggie Tacos with Refried Beans and Jasmine Rice FYI - Torta bread has egg
I have not had a chance to try these places yet, but wanted to share them with you because I’m really excited to have discovered some places to bookmark!
Wy-Knot Cafe on 7th Street has both breakfast and lunch options.. http://www.yelp.com/biz/wy-knot-cafe-phoenix
Seasons 52 at The Biltmore has an entire Vegan menu: http://www.seasons52.com/pdf/Menus/2012-04-Menu-Vegan.pdf
Fontana di Amore at The Borgata has a wide variety of vegan and raw breakfast/lunch options with a focus on health and organics: http://www.fontanadiamore.com/menu.html
If any of you have been, please let me know! I would love to hear your suggestions :-)
Believe it or not friends, even Dos Gringos has a vegan friendly option! The street tacos (corn tortillas) with black beans, pico de gallo, and avocado are safe! And for $2 each, they make a nice accompaniment to your (also vegan) Corona or Tecate!
Locations in Scottsdale, Mesa, South Tempe, and Chandler.
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If you are going to be living in the dorms, I highly recommend buying “Peta’s Vegan College Cookbook.” it has 275 easy vegan recipes you can make in a limited dorm space!! Xo
I know that this isn’t technically a restaurant, BUT, one really great resource for vegans is Whole Foods, and the Ray Road Whole Foods is the best I have found.
All Whole Foods (at least that I have ever been to) have a large salad bar, a hot bar featuring vegan options, and several vegan cold case options. Some of the cold case options I really love are the cilantro pesto tofu and the vegan “chicken” salad. This location has a juice bar, an Asian Express, a Deli, and a Beer Garden too… so I think it counts as a restaurant and grocery store.
You will find a whole cold section devoted to vegan cold cuts, hot dogs, sausages, cheeses, sour cream, seitan, tofu, etc as well as an expansive frozen section. I’ve found vegan pizzas, fish, meatballs, variety of burgers, chicken products, Indian, Greek, Etc. There is also a huge variety of ice cream products; Soy, coconut/almond/rice milk products, bars, smoothies, etc.
You can find all the baking, healthcare, and general “life” products you need in regular and organic fashion. Anything you need to live your vegan life nice and easy.
Fresh Mint in Scottsdale specializes in Vegetarian, Vegan, and Kosher dining, and as the name states, it is really fresh. From a variety of rolls, salads, and soups to entrees like Kung Pao “Chicken” (pictured), Vegetarian Citrus Spare “Rib,” and Soy Clay “Fish” (pictured) Fresh Mint can please any palate!
Fresh mint has even been featured in many magazines and tv programs like Channel 3 and Channel 15 news.
In Phoenix, Sa Bai Thai on Thomas Road makes a variety of authentic Thai dishes that can be made veggie or vegan friendly. Just ask Eric, the restaurant manager, and he can make anything your heart desires happen.
They also have an incredible happy hour. I recommend the yellow curry, Sa Bai Fried Rice, and the lettuce wraps.
You have to ask because they keep them in the back, but Sprinkles makes vegan red velvet cupcakes and they are divine!!
