Vegan
American
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Catering
Fusion
Gluten-free

Vegan restaurant specializing in house-made tempeh and seitan. Serves burgers, sandwiches, organic fries, salads, and daily soup. Among the customer favorites are the tempeh power burger, chupacabra chiken sandwich, and the el cubano. This branch opened 2021 across Hwy 111 from Whole Foods Market. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm.


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77 Reviews

First Review by TanyaPetrovna

mtaza

Points +17

Vegan
02 Jul 2024

Amazing Food

The sandwiches and side-dishes were probably the best i’ve ever had. Looking forward to trying them again when i visit.

bfigs04

Points +166

Vegan
12 Jun 2024

Great Selection!

All the sandwiches I’ve tried have been awesome

amyvotta

Points +544

Vegan
04 May 2024

Love this vegan store & restaurant!

Fantastic spot, from the incredible oat-based soft serve w vegan toppings to the food & the cute store, this place is a gem!

candacevedge

Points +16

Vegan
19 Apr 2024

Delicious

We had the breakfast burrito, avo toast, and a few coffee drinks.

jeffsheldon

Points +1155

Vegan
07 Apr 2024

Vegan Delights at Tanya’s Kitchen! 🌱

Whenever our compass points to plant-based goodness, we steer toward Tanya’s Kitchen—a culinary oasis for vegans.

Our Culinary Journey:
The food at Tanya’s is like a symphony of flavors—each note harmonizing with the next. 🎶
Our all-time favorite? The legendary El Cubano. Picture this: layers of deliciousness. Even non-vegans swoon over this masterpiece.

Today’s Trailblazing:
We veered off the beaten path and tried the Pastrami Mami. Sliced pastrami, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, dill pickle, and gooey cheese—sandwiched on that same gourmet rye bread. A second favorite was born!

Feeling virtuous, I opted for the OhMyGatoTaco—a vegan twist on the classic taco salad. Fresh, crunchy, and guilt-free. But here’s the twist in the trail: my taste buds still yearned for my lunch companion’s sandwich.

The Sweet Oasis:
Brace yourselves, fellow desert wanderers! The Palm Desert location harbors a creamery dessert bar. 🍦 Soft-serve ice cream beckons like an oasis mirage.
My virtuous salad? It surrendered to the siren call of creamy indulgence. 🌵🍨
The dessert selection? A constellation of choices—each sweeter than a desert sunset. We’ll be back, no doubt.

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-06

Pros: All vegan all the time, Small store to purchase vegan item , Palm Desert location has great seating

LAsagneRaiders

Points +42

Vegan
27 Mar 2024

Great every time

I’ve tried half the sandwiches here and I’m going to eat them all

Pros: Cubano, Pastrami , Chupacabra

glassesgirl79

Points +2418

Vegan
16 Mar 2024

Chef Tanya's Kitchen Provides Delicious Food For Vegans and Non-Vegan Alike

Excited to finally this restaruant and it did not disappoint! Upon entering the spacious restaurant, me and my coworkers were warmly greeted by restaurant staff. After reviewing the paper menu while waiting to order, I ordered a caprese tempeh burger with a side of smoked children pasta, while my coworkers orders the modern hippie veggie sandich with a boogie bar as well as a bowl of chili cheese crack fries and the daily soup.

Our food arrived quickly, was prefectly cooked and was delicious. I was plesantly surprised to see that in addition to this Chef Tanya's location having a restaurant, there is also a variety of vegan items for sale as well as a spearate areas of the store selling vegan soft serve ice-cream. Although my two coworkers aren't vegan, they thoroughly enjoyed their meal and said that they'd be willing to eat at the restuarant again.

With so many delicious things available to eat and cool things to buy, I will definitely be bringing my husband to this restaurant again sometime soon.

Pros: Generous portions, Friendly staff

Cons: Food might be pricey to some

susandc

Points +24

Vegan
02 Mar 2024

Delicious!

We ate at Chef Tanya’s Kitchen multiple times while in town and were never disappointed. The sandwiches are really fresh - crisp veggies, soft bread, and melt-in-your mouth delicious. I’m totally addicted to their “crack” cheese and worked it into every meal except the El Cubano sandwich (which was wonderful). The cooler always contains plenty of treats if you’re craving something sweet - the Mexican Chocolate Pudding was our favorite!

Pros: Fresh, delicious food, Well-stocked cooler with treats/take home meal, Eat-in option in separate dining area

jennp80

Points +153

Vegetarian
01 Mar 2024

Could eat here everyday

Everything was so delicious, especially the chili. Also really cute store to poke around in

truesummit

Points +22

Vegan
23 Feb 2024

Great date afternoon

The food is fantastic and the Fresca is refreshing. The market has fun products to browse.

Kplant

Points +4074

Vegan
15 Feb 2024

Delicious food. Friendly people

Delicious. Every time I come through Coachella Valley I make a point to enjoy Tanya's. Food is always on point . Indoor outdoor seating. Lots of vegan and Palm Springs swag to buy.
Plus Softserv. Must visit.

saratheplanteater

Points +149

Vegan
13 Feb 2024

Exceptional food & pet-friendly atmosphere

EXCEPTIONAL food and the choices are healthy! So often all-vegan places are trying to offer comfort food that is tasty but high in fat and salt. The food at Chef Tanya's is AMAZING and so, so healthy! And it's super pet friendly - my pup was welcome and they even have special dog treats if you ask for them. I ADORED the caprese tempeh sandwich - I'm torn between having it AGAIN and trying something new. Such hard choices! I need to go back again and again😄

in2insight

Points +507

Vegan
06 Jan 2024

What Native Foods could have been...

I've long admired Chef Tanya's cooking and am fortunate to have been one of the first to dine at the NF Westwood location where the Chef cooked for a while.

The store / deli / restaurant is laid out beautifully and is very inviting. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food! The meals we had were outstanding. Flavors the melded wonderfully, lovely textures and filling. We grabbed a few deli items as well and were very pleased with those as well.

There was a lot of activity at the "creamery" but we did not have time to wait. Next time.

Pros: Great food, Good service, Fun store to shop in

vsvihla

Points +542

Vegan
31 Dec 2023

Amazing!

One of our favorite restaurants ever. We really love the pastrami mami sandwich and the French dip (a daily special) sandwich. The Palm Desert location is great because there is outdoor seating and the kreamery with oat milk based soft serve options.

Pros: Delicious , Friendly , Outdoor seating

JTtheveggie

Points +2855

Vegan
13 Dec 2023

Vegan Oasis in Palm Dessert

This is so much more than a food stop and in addition to an array of takeout and sit in breakfast and lunch/dinner options, you’ll find crafts and tee-shirts. Ordered the breakfast tostada and it was served on a freshly made tostada topped with beans, jalapeños and sprouted greens.

Pros: Parking is easy, Reasonable prices , Long opening 9 am - 9 pm

OnlyVegan

Points +46

Vegan
13 Dec 2023

Vegan 🥑 🌱 🥗 All the way!

Best food in the dessert for vegans. If you ever are in Palm Desert, don’t miss out on this place. 

Pros: Vegan, Market, Nice vibe

Cons: None

jcsbuss

Points +139

Vegan
12 Dec 2023

Delicious fresh food

A delightful all vegan shop and deli. I have enjoyed everything I tried.

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-12

Pros: Fresh salad and tasty food, Lovely people , Nice space

dea_larissa

Points +771

Vegan
04 Dec 2023

Pure goodness!

I had her food at an IronMan event in La Quinta and while it was the only vegan option available, I can eat Chef Tanya’s modern hippie sandwich 3 times a day everyday forever. My mother in law who isn’t vegan has been singing her praises for months now and it lived up to the hype and then some! The levain bread is outrageously good and while it is a veggie-packed sandwich, each ingredient sings beautifully on its own. I can’t wait to go visit her actual restaurant because I am hooked!! My daughter ended up taking half of my sandwich and all I heard from her was mmmmmmm!

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-04

CAAA

Points +32

Vegan
25 Nov 2023

Wonderful

Lovely cafe with seating. The food is delicious and the staff are all very friendly and Chef Tanya was there chatting as well.
We had a thanksgiving special, which was a ‘turkey’, stuffing and cranberry roll.
This location has the ‘kreamery’ which serves vanilla or chocolate vegan ice cream which was delicious.

kkju

Points +54

Vegan
30 Sep 2023

Fantastic!

One of the best vegan places I visited!

LiveWellIdyllwild

Points +1524

Vegan
29 Sep 2023

Love addition of new location

Haven’t been in the area in over three years. Was pleased to see that Tanya opened a sit down restaurant. It is huge! Prices for a salad are a little higher than I would like to see it, but it’s great to support a vegan restaurant. 

Pros: All vegan

Cons: Salad price a little high

audreyohh

Points +256

Vegan
23 Sep 2023

Amazing!

A nice restaurant and café with a cute little shop. The food is amazing!

veganSince2001

Points +86

Vegan
23 Sep 2023

Absolute Best in Town!

I kept coming back and have tried half the menu. It was all amazing!

Xanadu72

Points +102

Vegan
24 Aug 2023

Finger licking good vegan

After a week of crappy food options while visiting my snowbirding omni parents, I finally made it here last night after a long day of hiking. Chef Tanya was so gracious and her recommendations were spot on and delicious. Headed back today!

Updated from previous review on 2023-02-21

crazycatladyLA

Points +49

Vegan
30 Jun 2023

All vegan yum

Sooo much good food.
All the staff are friendly. You can buy vegan wear there.

Pros: Chef Tanya is super friendly , Great food!

busybeard

Points +13

Vegetarian
02 Jun 2023

My favorite place!

Order at the counter, they give you a number and bring it to your table. Everything is great. Fresh soups daily!

tracyyoung

Points +24

Vegan
20 May 2023

The best pure vegan restaurant and store.

Absolutely love the Kreamery and the daily specials are great. The food is fantastic, service is always spot on but I have one little gripe, I’d like the store to move into a whole other unit on its own so that the dining areas can be just dining.




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