Where to Eat Vegetarian in the Greater Phoenix Area

Although you may not be able to find this great veggie eatery if you do not know where it is, due to the fact that is very tucked into a complex that parallels Scottsdale road on the Tempe/Scottsdale border, if you do know where it is you are in for a real treat. Green has been around for a few years and was started by a vegetarian who had the mindset for creating exceptional dishes that did not compromise taste. To be honest, I have never had better vegetarian food in my life.

They have several dishes that are considered to be their house dishes; from ones that mimic vegetarian meats, to ones that are strictly vegetarian in dialect. When at Green, you will notice that there is not very much seating inside, save for a few nicely arranged tables and ice cold air conditioning. What you will notice is their attention to detail; their great prices; and most notably, the presentation and taste of their exceptional dishes. When in Arizona, you will be hard pressed to find a better all-vegetarian restaurant, and yes they have tons of dishes for the avid vegan as well. Rating: Five Stars for Green perfection!

Located in beautiful South Scottsdale, Sweet Tomatoes has much to offer the veggie enthusiast. From a wide variety of veggie dishes inclusive of soups, salads and main entrees, it is easy to see why they have so many loyal customers. The restaurant has ample seating and plenty of great items on their menu. The service is pretty good as well and they do not overcharge for their dishes.

When I was dining there the other day, I was certain to notice both the presentation and the quality of the food. This is because they only buy their foods locally and from farmers markets, assuring that their veggies and foods are of the highest possible quality. Another thing to note about this place is that they cater to vegetarians. Their menu is labeled for all items, specifically noting whether or not it is as vegetarian dish. While they may not offer as wide a fare of veggie dishes as some other restaurants they certainly do make a solid attempt to cater to the lifestyle. Rating: Four stars for a great place to eat with plenty of vegetarian options on the menu.

This place can be really hard to find, due to the fact that they are engulfed in construction in the downtown Tempe area. But when you do find it you will notice that it is almost always packed out the doors, as patrons venture from all over the state to try their authentic Middle Eastern fare. Another thing that you will notice is they are one of the very few restaurants that also has a marketplace, where you can buy import foods that can nearly impossible to find anywhere else.

But the market and their large catering menu aside, what you will find is a very authentic interior and some of the best customer service to be found at any local bistro. Their menu is very large and they feature predominantly vegetarian dishes with a few meat dishes for others. I thoroughly enjoyed myself when I last ate here and would highly recommend it to anybody else. Rating: Five Stars – this place is just great on a number of levels.

This quaint café, located in Tempe, Arizona, offers a fully tiered vegetarian menu. And no worries if you are living the vegan lifestyle either, as better than 75% of their menu are fully vegan. So if you are a vegetarian that has a taste for the flavors of India, then head to Udupi and get your veggies loving green on! They offer a complete menu adorned with plenty of different and very versatile dishes, all that offer a taste of from the India with a distinct culinary flare that is hard to find elsewhere.

The place is decently sized and centrally located, making it easy for all hungry, vegetable loving folks to get their eat on! After eating there on several different occasions, namely trying their premier dish, Gobi Manchurian & Vegetable Manchurian, I have to say that I have never enjoyed Indian food so much as the food that I was served here and the friendly, and courteous service that I received. Rating: Five Stars – some of the best damn Indian food you will ever eat!

When you first enter Byblos and are greeted by their very friendly staff, the first thing that you will notice is how culturally decadent the interior is. Walls adorned with paintings and artworks from the Middle East, and a real feeling of not just enjoying authentic Mediterranean food, but also the notable ambience that one feels when dining at this fine establishment. Perhaps this is why they have been in the valley for more than twenty five years and counting, and with several new locations.

Their motto at Byblos is the “From Scratch” motto—meaning that all of their dishes are lovingly prepared by hand, and from the finest ingredients. Never frozen or pre-made, they make it all here and with pride. You will experience fine Middle Eastern dining, excellent customer service and a very wide selection of all vegetarian dishes when you choose to eat at Byblos. Rating: Five Stars for service, location and presentation.

This nifty and localized chain of Mediterranean restaurants has much to offer the hungry vegetarian. This is mostly due to the fact that they predominantly serve veggie foods like falafels and pita, and of course, their world famous hummus. When at Pita Jungle you will receive excellent service and have the ability to order many items from their menu, which is predominantly vegetarian. No more wondering where to eat. Eat veggie and eat great in the jungle.

Another localized chain of Mediterranean restaurants that has plenty of great veggie dishes, such as their salads and their hummus and pita sides. They also make tons of different dishes that have no meat in them whatsoever. They are always willing to create custom orders and their prices and their excellent customer service speaks for itself.

Pizza is a vegetarian’s best friend. Especially considering that fact that there is a wide array of toppings that you can add to a pizza that are all veggies. Nello’s is considered to be world famous pizza. They happen to have a newer location in South Scottsdale, Arizona, that services up delicious pies seven days of the week. They offer great service, excellent prices and of course, some of the best damn pizza that you will ever consume.