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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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72695 CA-111 Ste A6, Palm Desert, California, USA, 92260
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 17 Jul 2023 by geometric-noise
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Added by TanyaPetrovna on 28 May 2021
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77 Reviews
First Review by TanyaPetrovna
VRunner
Points +326
Fantastic - Edit
Went to get soft serve one day, and came back the next day for lunch. Bahn Mi was so delicious! Purchased some seasoning and croutons too. Was very happy to find this place. When I am in town again I’ll define back.
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JoshHyatt
Points +472
Good food, great vegan products - Edit
The salads and the desserts are delicious. Great place to pop in for a healthy and delicious meal.
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Vegan4Life303
Points +629
Bagel sandwich is top tier - Edit
I recommend the bagel sandwich if you are there around breakfast time. It’s sooo good. Just make sure you get a fork and knife for it because it’s huge.
Read moreAlso the lemon strawberry haboob was a perfect accompaniment.
Pros: Fresh , Delicious , VEGAN ICE CREAM
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PranavSarvaiya
Points +13
Great place - a must visit for vegans - Edit
Great place to have a casual dinner! Homely and welcoming place. With great food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-26
Pros: Great vegan place.., Great ambiance, very welcoming
Cons: None
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JPW
Points +221
Good value - Edit
This was the first vegan Reuben sandwich that I actually enjoyed; they served a special Blackened Reuben. Too bad it is not on the regular menu. I also had their Broccoli Cheese soup, which was also great. My wife enjoyed the Caprese; she especially liked the "meat" that was on it. Her only (minor) complaint is that she would have liked a bit more sauce.
Read moreWe both had a Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Haboob made by the very friendly Chef Tanya herself. A great way to end our meal.
Pros: 100% vegan, Friendly staff (and owner)
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KyleHeiner
Points +174
perfect for vegans and non vegans alike! - Edit
ordered takeout for the pool party and i’m the only vegan. everyone finished all their food. chupacabra’s were a hit especially. burger patties a little flimsy but a true vegan won’t mind!
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yogiannalpc
Points +433
Tempeh Burgers and Fries!!!!! - Edit
All vegan 🌱 home cooked and creative menu!!
Read morePros: huge menu , gf and vg options , great service
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AutumnTierra
Points +1442
I love everything about it! - Edit
I’m full and happy. The menu is great. I’ll be back on my route back to Phoenix. I had a burger, chili, potato salad, and mac. All amazing. And there’s a creamery next door. Totally worth the diversion from the highway.
Read morePros: Great menu, Has a store, All vegan
Cons: No changing table
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CarolineWilmovsky
Points +309
Chef Tanya's is the OG - Edit
Seriously, EVERYTHING I've had here is amazing! The staff is awesome and Chef Tanya is a wonderful person if you ever get the chance to talk to her. I've yet to eat breakfast or get a drink at the Kreamery, but oh my god, do they have the best soft serve! It can get quite pricey with the add-ons, but as a special treat, I don't mind because it is just that good! Watch out for her daily specials too, the quesabirria tacos are my favorite, and I wish they were a permanent item on the menu! The CTK Ceasar salad with milanese (the ceasar dressing is the best, and you can buy a jar of it in one of the fridges), the Guadalajara! burger, Chili Crack Cheese Fries, and Whalebird Lavender Lemonade kombucha are my top items. Seriously can't go wrong here when everything is absolutely delicious. I also like the idea of having a mini vegan market/store within the restaurant, but it's a little awkward to navigate since it spreads throughout the entire store. If you go during rush, and it's very busy, it can be difficult to look at things without being in someone's way. Otherwise, I love pretty much everything about this place and eat here about once a week.
Read morePros: Something for everybody to enjoy, Extremely nice and helpful staff
Cons: Can get expensive , Can get crowded easily
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Mcschwee
Points +44
Dependably good food! - Edit
The Palm Springs area has few vegan choices so Tanya’s is a lifesaver! Have been going there for the past few years on our visits and have never been disappointed. Always a great meal!
Read morePros: Plant-based, Interesting menu items, Compostable takeout
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lspinosi
Points +83
Total YUM!!! - Edit
We ordered the chupacabra chick’n sandwich and the bahn mi sandwich - both were good size sandwiches and the flavors were excellent. Will definitely go back. Staff very friendly and helpful. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Great vegan options, Tasty food
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princess_and_troll
Points +448
Great meal - Edit
Great vegan sandwiches and deserts. The sandwiches did not come with any sides, but the portions were nice. If you visit, they are cashless.
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rquigley3
Points +16
Simply the best - Edit
Everything on the menu is amazing. The most delicious vegan comfort food I’ve ever had is the ‘BLT’ with cashew crack cheese.
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Ianandtata
Points +22
It’s simply perfect - Edit
It’s like a museum of culinary happiness. Amazing products to look at while you wait
Read morePros: Sooo many options and desserts too and ice cream, Everything tastes incredible, Very kind staff and refined atmosphere
Cons: Not a lot of GF options but not terrible either
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dgomez354
Points +28
Delicious food - Edit
I had the Modern Hippie and it was so big I couldn’t finish it all. The crack cheese was phenomenal so it was a good choice but I regret not getting something with their homemade tempeh as it is amazing. My son had the Guadalajara burger (tempeh) and he said it was the best food he’s ever eaten! Fries were also delicious with great seasoning. Make sure to try the soft serve ice cream it was so good!
Read morePros: All vegan, Lots of choices, Welcoming and friendly staff
Cons: Wish this was in my home town
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KMRMSW
Points +104
Best Vegan ever! - Edit
Always scrumptious vegan food! Today we had the Pastrami Mami and French fries. Yummy!!!!
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious!!, The best watermelon aqua fresca ever!
Cons: Only in the desert!
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TheVeganCowboy
Points +520
CTK is the Bomb - Edit
First time Vegan cowboy checked out this location. It's amazing, food, ambiance, decor. Chef Tanya is the undisputed vegan queen of the desert! ❤️
Read morePros: 100% Vegan , Ice Cream , Tempeh Burgers
Cons: None, None , None
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brianedwardgreen
Points +40
The Only Completely Vegan Restaurant in Palm Desert is a Winner! - Edit
Found this place during a visit to Palm Desert. This place was so great that my wife and I came back the next day! Love the food, love the store, love the Kreamery (I absolutely recommend the strawberry shortcake haboob)! The tempeh Power Burgers are fantastic (my wife and I both had the Caprese, which I highly recommend)! The second day my wife had the BLTA and I had the Pastrami Mami (thinly sliced "pastrami" with sauerkraut - fantastic!). I also recommend the Agua Fresca - water with fruit essences - a mix of different flavors each day. We got dessert from the Kreamery the next day as well - my wife got the Crystal Blue Persuasion haboob (which looked good) and I got the Orange Julio haboob (never had chamoy before - and incredible mix of salty, sweet, bitter, and spicy). We also bought two sets of wooden cutlery to use in place of plastic cutlery popular in fast food places we may visit in the future. A great experience!
Read morePros: Friendly, helpful staff., Fantastic food!, Vegan!!
Cons: No location in Southwest Riverside County (darn).
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Mourzik
Points +144
What an awesome place! - Edit
With great food and a whole bunch of amazing products by local and even European vendors. Very pleasantly surprised. ✨✨
Read morePros: Tasty, Very conscious , Professional
Cons: The Palm Springs location is split into two, but , It’s a work in progress, Can’t wait to see it done
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McBernstein
Points +212
Outstanding! - Edit
A friendly cafe with deliciously prepared vegan options! Excellent.. as well as many desserts options…the oat milk, soft, serve twist, chocolate, and vanilla was perfect ending of great BLTA ( with their homemade crack cheese! So yummy!) & El Cubano sandwiches
Read morePros: All vegan!, Friendly staff, Large sandwiches
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TariqIbrahim
Points +310
Definitely lives up to the hype! - Edit
I've come across a lot of rave reviews for this place and I can gladly affirm that they are not exaggerations. Their Chupacabra sandwich is to die for. Tempeh Burger patties are their house made specialty. I've never had a tempeh-based food that tasted this good.
Read moreI wish the bay area had a restaurant like this
Pros: All vegan, Tempeh Burger patties are out of this world!
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TheFriendlyGiant
Points +151
Must visit! - Edit
This place is great. I highly recommend it. Besides very tasty food with lots of healthy and some naughty options, they also had a lot of nice curated products, spacious comfortable environment with indoor and outdoor seating, near El Paseo upmarket shopping street.
Read morePros: Lots of WFPB options, Great environment, Great staff
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VeganLove21
Points +62
What a fabulous find!! - Edit
Such a great place! Excellent food and so many great vegan items - like pins, stickers, laundry items, etc…
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-15
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Leo67
Points +41
One of my favorites - Edit
I love that the menu consists of delicious vegan versions of totally non vegan food.
Read morePros: They're all vegan!, Love the restaurant in a store setting, Bottomless drink of the day
Cons: Just a bit on the pricey side, Can't think of anything else
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DannyLevy
Points +52
Huge space! - Edit
Entire sweet side! Love it. Happy smiling service. Comfortable seating.
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IanMcCallum
Points +20
Go-to Vegan Food in the Coachella Valley - Edit
This is one of our two favorite restaurants in the Palm Springs/Coachella Valley area. I would recommend every item on the menu -- I am especially fond of the Guadalajara Burger and the fries. The Palm Desert location is great place to sit and eat with indoor and outdoor seating. We typically call and take-out, and the prep time is very reliably 20 minutes. The restaurant now (as of last week) includes a non-dairy creamery that also serves breakfast! If you are visiting Palm Springs or the general area, this is a must visit. Highest recommendation!
Read morePros: Fantastic Food, Pleasant Restaurant with Indoor and Outdoor Seatin, Reliable Service
Cons: None!
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WFPBTestkitchen_SD
Points +254
Amazing - Edit
Started with a taste of the new swirl soft serve. It was delicious! Then had the veggie sandwich with the crack cheese. Also delicious! Had a bite of my husband’s potato salad and a sip of the strawberry/ lime agua fresca. Both also delicious. Lastly browsed through the market. Overall my time there was very enjoyable, food was delicious and can’t wait to try the garlic sauce and miso mayo from the market.
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