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Vegan restaurant serving American style comfort food with international influences. Has vegan soft serve ice cream. Remodeled and re-opened, Oct 2014. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm.
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198 Reviews
First Review by ChileMama
Vegan4Justice
Points +47
Best Vegan Restaurant in AZ! - Edit
The all-vegan menu has a decent variety of selections, and considering Green's popularity, I must not be the only one who thinks the food is amazing! They're not the healthiest dining option, although for some of the meals, you do have the option to have brown rice instead of pasta. They have vegan soft-serve that is so good it's almost addicting, and you can choose from one of their creations or put together your own. Their pricing is about average - not cheap but not outrageously expensive. Overall it's a great place to eat!
Read morePros: Excellent taste, Vegan Soft-serve in the desert
Cons: Not cheap, Not suitable for health nuts
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rachelium
Points +28
Vegan Junk Food - Edit
First: The food tastes pretty good, albeit very salty. However, after eating here for some time I had to stop. Unsure if it's the salt content or the amount of processed ingredients, but I feel terrible after eating here.
Read moreWhich is sad, because the po'boy is tasty!
Sum up: if you don't mind indulging in junk food that's still vegan, this is a good place. It's convenient, it's fast, and it's pretty relaxed.
But if you're looking for something nutritious and clean, there are other places.
Pros: Affordable, Indulgent
Cons: Too Salty or Processed, Not very nutritious
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klingsor
Points +76
Very cool vibe, VERY good food, hearty portions - Edit
This place is great. It's the sort of place you can take your meat-eating friends. and they'd be completely satisfied. Hearty portions, great burger and fries, delicious shakes, big salads loaded with goodness (not just some lettuce in a bowl). Also, the owners of this place have a print shop a couple doors down where they sell interesting things like vegan belts and guitar straps. I'll go out of my way to visit this place whenever I'm in the area.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Great vibe, Good place to take meat-eaters
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JimGOdessa
Points +39
Excellent Place to Dine! - Edit
Visited Scottsdale but made the trip over to this wonderful place. Had the bbq 'chicken' sandwich - it was fantastic! Fun place with great service and interesting complete menu. Looking forward to returning there again!
Read morePros: Excellent food, Diverse menu, Nice staff
Cons: Tight parking lot
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veganinvegas
Points +370
Big Wac special - Edit
Had only 20 minutes to place order before catching a bus back to Sun Devil Stadium for football game. Walked in and noticed right away that they expanded dining space since the last time I was there (2008). Next I noticed that tne special was the Big Wac. Promptly ordered 2 of them to go. Order came out incredibly fast. Big Wac is like a vegan Big Mac. Since I've never eaten a real Big Mac, I can't really compare. What I did eat was incredibly delicious. Scarfed that puppy down in about 10 seconds! Side order of curry pasta salad was a bit too oily for my liking so didn't finish it. What I did eat was very flavorful, just too oily. It was the perfect meal, filling and tasty. I loved the eclectic decor (especially the car doors decorating the wall). The faucet in the (clean) restroom took a bit of experimenting for me to get the water flowing! All in all, a great meal.
Read morePros: filling, tasty, friendly staff
Cons: no plans to expand to Las Vegas :(
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rosenthalv
Points +35
Very good and great value - Edit
The food is tasty, with nuanced flavoring and fresh textures. So far I've had a rice bowl and a salad, and both were great. The soy protein is cooked just right. Excellent value. Friendly staff.
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Anna A.
Points +40
Best I've found so far - Edit
This is the best vegan restaurant I've found in the Phoenix area so far, but there is some room for improvement. The sandwiches are consistently good, but I don't like the bowls. Sometimes they have specials, which are more expensive, but they can be hit or miss. Most of the staff is friendly. Sometimes they get extremely busy and the line is 10 minutes long. Once they forgot my order. Overall, however, I know what I can expect from this place and have a good experience 95% of the time.
Read morePros: Good sandwiches, Good value
Cons: Very busy at peak hours
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darkmatterhari
Points +44
Excellent - Edit
This is my favorite place to take meativores for dinner, as they invariably end the meal with "ok that was really really good". The hardest part is not just stuffing my face with nothing but "chili" fries whenever I go there. In response/counterpoint to some other reviewers experiences, it's been a few years since I first learned about Green and I've never once had a negative experience at this or their downtown Phx location.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Selection, Service
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KatieB
Points +449
Great food, Friendly Staff, Chill Decor - Edit
So I was just driving through on a roadtrip and I actually went here on accident after putting the wrong address into my GPS. I decided to stay, and I'm SO GLAD I did. I had the Singapore tofu, which I destroyed, by the way. I barely had to wait 5 minutes before it was brought to my table. The tofu was perfectly crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and the sauce and veggies were great. The guy behind the counter was super-pleasant and willing to converse, even giving me driving directions and traffic advise. I didn't have to wait to place an order, the seating was clean and plentiful, and I was STUFFED when I left, which I consider to be a successful meal :) Loved it. Wish I could spend more time in Phoenix to get to know the vegan scene here.
Read morePros: Delicious, reasonably priced, VERY fast
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carala22
Points +35
Green - Edit
Really good comfort food, reasonably priced. My favorite are the Green burger and the No Harm Chicken Parm. The bowls are also very good. I would stay away from the pizza though..it's not impressive. Definitely try a tsoynami!!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Variety, Fast Service
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stephiewonder
Points +74
Excellent vegan food - Edit
I've been going here since 2004, when Green was known as Veggie Fun. They still have excellent mock meats, but with a totally different atmosphere. While Veggie Fun was a kitschy hole-in-the-wall place, Green is a modern, slightly hipster hang out. Still, their extended menu is fantastic; I always chide myself for never getting anything new, as I am addicted to their Mongolian Beef w/brown rice and eggless rolls. The tsoynamis and soy ice cream are also wonderful.
Read morePros: fabulous food!, well-priced
Cons: less than personal atmosphere
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dara
Points +73
Must Save Room for Dessert - Edit
You will have wasted your trip to this eatery if you fill up on savory foods and leave yourself without room for dessert. The Tsoynamis are a MUST! They are insanely delicious and my omnivore husband said they taste no different from a Dairy Queen Blizzard or comparable ice-cold dairy treat. We devoured an incredibly delightful "Newman O's and Mint" Tsoynami (mint oreo + chocolate sauce + vanilla soft serve) and a special creation of ours, which was vanilla soft serve, peanut butter, chocolate sauce, and pretzels. It was amazing. Again, you MUST go here and you MUST save room for dessert...!
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RachelRummel
Points +34
Satisfy any and all cravings at Green. - Edit
Anyone who asks, "are you a vegan to lose weight?" should come to Green and eat their words. And everything else.
Read moreIn fact, I usually end up at Green with non-vegetarian friends because they claim that it's "Food you can eat that I actually like." Every dish is addictive, flavorful, saucy, and filling. Classic hits include the chicken thai peanut bowl, the singapore tofu bowl (although the mock meats are a shame to miss out on), the vegan BBQ chicken sammich (I just watched a carnivorous friend down this with the delight and voracity of a young velociraptor), and then there are the eternally awesome specials.
Even though you'll probably be stuffed post-meal... make room for dessert. It's mind over matter anyway. Order a Tsoynami - they're like McFlurries with vegan ice cream and epic swirl ins. Standouts include Tsoynamis filled with anything from frozen chocolate fudge, bananas, kitkats, hazlenut brittle, mint oreos and more.
On a another note, this is also the only strictly vegan restaurant in the Tempe/Scottsdale area with a lively, hip atmosphere. At least stop by for a chocolate chip cookie and check out the scene, but just because eating vegan is good for your mental health, don't expect it to do your physical health any good at Green.
Pros: Cool Vibes, 100% Vegan, Yummy & Satisfying
Cons: Almost Always Unhealthy
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HowardPacker
Points +92
100% Vegan, 100% Excellent! - Edit
Stopped by for dessert. Next time, I plan on making it a full meal.
Read moreClean, green atmosphere (local produce, real wood spoons instead of plastic), friendly, inexpensive casual, 100 percent vegan. Daiya brand cheese used. Lots of "comfort food" (pizza, faux meat, etc.) Served. A great place for starter vegans.
Leave room to finish your meal with a Tsoynami, a vegan equivalent of a Dairy Queen Blizzard.
Pros: Clean, Delicious, Great for comfort/junk food, dessert.
Cons: None.
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·X·
Points +21840
Tasty vegan junk food! - Edit
I ate at Green last Thursday and given my experience with other places in the area, I think it's among the best in the vegan junk food category. With that said, I'm sure that you can deduce that Green is no fancy pants vegan restaurant, but overall it's got a great atmosphere with a hipster feel. I ordered the "Thee Argentine Po Boy" which consists of seitan steak sautéed with caramelized peppers and onions, vegan mayo and a spicy chimichuri sauce - yum yum yum! I never though anyplace in Phoenix would top my vegan burger at a nearby Phoenix Loving Hut, but this one surpassed it big time. The seitan was cooked perfectly and the vegan mayo/sauce was quite tasty. I did make the mistake of opting for a healthy side dish and ordered the curry pasta salad, don't do it...the pasta just wasn't up to par. Overall, I'm giving Green 5 cows because the junk food was among the best I've had during my trips to the Phoenix area.
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Its_Just_Me
Points +30
A great restaurant! - Edit
This was a easy and convenient for me to eat at the other day and was so good I decided to go back the next day which was way out of my way.
Read moreI eat there three times in a row going out of my way for it twice.
In town for business and family I spend most of my time in the north Phoenix area. I found myself in the Temps area and searched happy cow for a place to eat. Green piped up and I am very happy I gave it a try. I went back the next two days making an over thirty mile drive for it.
Very tasty selection of food and really enjoyed the helpful staff and great environment.
Pros: food, helpful staff, food, reasonable prices to todays standards
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eirrac
Points +54
green - hip, hippie tempe hangout - Edit
I've been here a handful of times and I'm sure I'll go back again. The staff is young and friendly, very eager to please. The decor is laid back and fun. I love the long quote/story painted on the wall and I like to sit in the couch area when I can. The seating is limited and most of it is cafeteria style. This is a counter order place but they run the food out to you. I'm always unsure of whether or not to tip; I never noticed a tip jar.
Read moreAnyhow, onto the food! It's all vegan, so no need to ask or worry what you can eat which I like. I find the food to be more what I would describe as vegan junk food (comfort food) rather than healthy vegan. With that said, it does satisfy some cravings of mine from time to time. I LOVE the chili fries. The tsoynamis and Kathy's peanut butter choc bars are divine. The ranchero salad is a personal fave as well.
I didn't care for the artichoke gratine which I so desperately wanted to love. And I can't remember which po boy we tried but I did not like it at all; seemed greasy or something.
Anyhow, there's lots on the menu I haven't even tried yet and I look forward to diving into it some more. I'll definitley be back.
Pros: great staff, good value, relaxed atmosphere
Cons: seating limited
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Tigra220
Points +10712
Making other vegan restaurants Green with Envy! - Edit
I am irrevocably in love with this place! Green was THE most anticipated vegan stop on our summer road trip and it did NOT disappoint! During my stay in Phoenix I tried the spicy buffalo "wings", samosas, eggless rolls, no harm chicken parm (I just got it w/vegan mayo instead of the cheese & tomato sauce), thee argentine po-boy, original "g" spicy po-boy, & last but certainly not least, the tsunami (made several different ways). Everything I had was good, but the po-boys & the tsunami were AMAZING! Even the fries were delicious! The buffalo wings are the 2nd best I've ever had in the continental U.S. I cannot wait to return to PHX!
Read morePros: AMAZING vegan food, Nice, friendly atmosphere , TSUNAMIS better than a Blizzard
Cons: There is only one
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nsweeney
Points +165
Good food - Edit
Finally got around to trying Green, was not sure with some of the negative reviews awhile back. I have been there twice now and have enjoyed everything I have tried so far. Many of the items are in the junk food category like vegan chicken wings and vegan chili fries but they do have some interesting sounding healthier options and junk food is okay every now and then. The bbq sauce on the Portabella Po Boy is addicting. Everything is vegan which is nice. Will definitely be continuing to try different items on their menu. We went on a Friday night and it was busy. Staff was very nice and they were cleaning tables as soon as people left.
Read morePros: Vegan, Daily specials
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veglovr
Points +32
GREEN should rename itself GARLIC - Edit
I am so fed up with Green. At first, I loved eating there because they offer an all vegan, American food menu. Now, I can't stand to eat there because it is over-priced, everything, and I mean everything, contains way too much garlic. I only really ever liked 3 things on their whole menu. I try to go when they have a special, but the specials are always $10 or more, and they frequently sell out. The soft serve is good but they mix the ice cream in the same bowl and don't wash it in-between so you might get coconut in your icecream from the previous person (this happened to me twice). Also, I don't get the grunge atmosphere. Vegan restaurants no longer need to only cater to the grunge crowd. Come on! Please hold the garlic.
Read morePros: all-vegan menu, friendly staff
Cons: noisy, expensive, too much garlic
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mena
Points +64
yummeh - Edit
I love this place, I find excusses to drive to pheonix so I can go here! It's really good food. All the omnis I've brought here so far loved it. I wish I could figure out how to make their burgers!
Read moreThe soynamis are to die for, I crave them all the time.
Open one in Tucson!
Pros: yummy food, pretty staff, soynamis!!!
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Roxanne S
Points +44
Great Food - Edit
I had dinner at Green the other night and it was very good. The salads are fresh and creative; just ask for the dressing on the side. They are a little heavy handed. The best part of the meal was the Tsoynami. This is a vegan blizzard. Green offers about 15 different options. I have the mint chocolate cookie and it was fantastic. Not low calorie; but worth it.
Read morePros: Varied Menu, Good Service
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jeffwelty
Points +80
Excellent But Crowded - Edit
My wife and I ate here several times on a recent trip to the area. The menu's all vegan, yet the food was not all sprouts, tofu, and wheat grass. We had burgers, pizza, salads, and fantastic desserts. There was a nice balance of healthy and hearty offerings. The service was friendly. It was very busy every time we went there, with a long line and a bit of a wait for the food, but it was worth it. One of the best vegetarian restaurants we've been to anywhere in the country. The "tSoynami" frozen dessert is a must.
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christopher byron
Points +106
love this place! - Edit
I was in Tempe for a night and was lucky enough to go to Green! It's a great place.
Read moreI had the pasta bowl (which was delicious) and the buffalo wings as an appetizer (which was equally delicious).
This place is great. I definitely recommend
Pros: delicious food, fast service, good price
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Elizabeth
Points +207
Fantastic! - Edit
While on vacation we went to Green. I heard that this place has been open for about a year, I hope they are doing well! This is a great place. So many options, it was really hard to decide what to get! We all ordered food. We shared samosas-so yummy and vegan chili fries-yummy as well! I got the 'no-harm chicken parm sandwich'-so much flavor! My husband got the the 'mum's meatball sandwich'-which he raved about-it did look good! His sister got the 'green burger'. We didn't talk much-we were eating such great food!
Read morePros: great tasty food, Great staff, lots of options
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keevegan
Points +69
Tsoynami!! - Edit
Nice cafe, much larger than it appeared from the outside. Closed Sundays, so I had to come back through- glad I did! A friend and I shared a 'meatball po boy' and a 'no harm chkn parm' both were delicious. But the best part was the tsoynami's best vegan ice cream ever!
Read morePros: Tsoynami's!, good food, spacious fun dining room
Cons: closed sundays
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AndyDREW
Points +38
likes - Edit
really enjoyed, thanksliving was awesome here. 10-31-08
Read morePros: great selection, cool eventful atmosphere, service
Cons: nothin raw
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