Vegan
American
International
Take-out
Fusion
Breakfast
Deli cafe in downtown with emphasis on global cuisine using as many local ingredients. Menu items such as wraps, salads, bean dishes, quinoa, pasta salads, breakfast burrito, smoothies, and baked treats. Reported to close unexpectedly, check ahead before visiting. Reported fully vegan December 2023. Open Mon-Fri 12:00pm-3:00pm.
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Last update on 26 Dec 2023 by ElizabethReynolds
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38 Reviews
First Review by SkinnyBytes
Jōjia_Momo
Points +506
Cute, friendly and happily granola - Edit
My husband and I had been dying to go since we moved here. Thankfully just before they closed for their summer break we were able to experience it. Us, being the classic procrastinating type made it there about 30 minutes before they closed just to grab whatever was left. The staff was overly helpful and very kind. We felt as if we were back home in the mountains.. it was an absolute treat. We loved the the chickpea curry wrap. After our meal we were told we could take whatever was left in the display that we wanted, home. I haven't felt this welcomed in a restaurant in AZ to date. Thank you for such a lovely experience!
Read morePros: Knowledgeable and friendly staff , Overly hospitable
Cons: Limited Hours
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JesseBoyle
Points +51
favorite vegan spot near campus - Edit
When I'm on campus this is the best vegan food around. A little tucked away when your finding it for the first time.
Read moreThe food is always fresh, good variety and tasty too. Love this spot, give it a try.
Pros: tasty, affordable, good location
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Batven
Points +26
What an amazing place - Edit
I visiting my brother for a week and found the place thanks to happycow. I have to stop and eat here now twice. Such a delicious food, which is different from what I had two days ago. The attention is awesome and the place is just great to just seat, eat, and relax, specially today after a little run. I will be back!
Read morePros: People, Great Food, Atmosphere
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kenvegan
Points +13128
A Quick, Delicious Meal - Edit
I stopped by this restaurant on my way home from a week in Phoenix, AZ. The restaurant is not easy to find from Mills street, as it is tucked away behind several restaurants. I walked into one of the restaurants on Mills and had to ask where this restaurant was.
Read moreI walked through the garden patio to the restaurant entrance, where I ordered a Thai noodle dish and curried garbanzo beans. For dessert, I ordered a creamy peanut butter/maple pudding.
The food here is served cold, but it is quite tasty.
If you are looking for a quick bite to eat, this is the place to go in Tempe.
Pros: Very fast service, Delicious deli items
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jlo5616
Points +226
Great for catering! - Edit
I've never actually eaten inside Desert Roots Kitchen off of Mill, but my boyfriend has often ordered their catering for his sustainability lectures and workshops at ASU. They always have delicious offerings including gluten-free, and the spreads please just about everyone that attends no matter their dietary background. Great wraps, potato salad, rice pilafs, and more. Everything is real vegetables, spices, and ingredients, and much of the ingredients are locally sourced and/or organic. The woman who owns Desert Roots is usually the one to deliver and she's super sweet and makes sure we have everything we need!
Read morePros: Catering, Gluten-free friendly, Local sourcing
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Azbigmike
Points +68
Great Grub - Edit
We heard about this place at the Veg Fest and we're glad we made the trip down.
Read moreThe staff is great, encourages you to try everything and the food was delicious.
Glad to find another Vegan restaurant in Phoenix.
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NeilGaudet
Points +349
just awesome. - Edit
The people here are very very nice. They are happy to let you taste something first. The hummus is outstanding. Lentil salad was really great as well as were the cookies. We had that with a half wrap and left happy vegans. Phoenix and area have been great and full of wonderful vegan food. This was one of my favourites.
Read morePros: friendly, tasty food
Cons: can be hard to find
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BrittanyShaye
Points +54
Giddy with Joy! - Edit
This place is seriously rad! I love the people and the food that they make! I was super impressed by how good the food was! This place is definitely a must!
Read morePros: organic, local, changes daily
Cons: they are too amazing
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kzemach
Points +20
Really REALLY Good - Edit
Was way better than I was expecting, and I was expecting really good! Totally worth the trip. Awesome food, great staff. Excellent vibe.
Read morePros: healthy, delicious, creative
Cons: none!
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nsweeney
Points +159
Very good - Edit
Had a very nice afternoon lunch at Desert Roots. It was a Friday afternoon and the weather was great so after picking out our items we sat on the patio to eat. The food was really good (everything was vegan :-)), prices were good and the service very friendly. They are definitely going to be added into my lunch rotations.
Read morePros: Menu varies daily, Vegan
Cons: Not open weekends
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SkinnyBytes
Points +66
Cute litte Deli in Tempe. Tasty food, daily menu. - Edit
Being a recent vegetarian, I'm always looking for new diggs to eat. I saw Desert Roots popup on HappyCow, and thought I'd give it a try. Overall, a cute little down-to-earth deli on Mill, with a small but tasty made-from-scratch menu which changes daily. No in-house seating, but there is a sizable outdoor seating area; there are cooling mist-ers, but in the summer you may want to just grab-n-go.
Read moreI had the Thai wrap with honey mustard potato salad, and I wasn't disappointed. The wrap was loaded with rice, beans, greens, and a touch of peanut sauce. The potato salad was not your run-of-the-mill either, with tasty bits of carrot and celery mixed in.
Since the website is still under construction, I was told to check them out on Facebook for the current menu: https://www.facebook.com/DesertRootsKitchen
Overall, a win for us vegetarians/vegans, with gluten and dairy free choices as well. Thumbs up!
Pros: Rotating Menu, Friendly staff/owner, Casual Deli Style
Cons: No indoor seating
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