Best Vegan Restaurants in Maricopa

"The whirring sound of blenders fills the air at mother-daughter-owned Pomegranate Café, as fruits and veggies get pulverized into superfood smoothies like the “Green Monkey” (with spirulina and Sunwarrior protein powder). The food menu is extensive and robust, offering more than a dozen breakfast items including scrambles, wraps, and burritos. That is followed by a slew of starters (standard vegan appetizers like Buffalo cauliflower, spinach artichoke dip with bread and chips, and a hummus plate), plus salads, sandwiches, and plant-based burgers."

"The mother-daughter duo behind this neighborhood café has been serving up dynamic combinations of scratch-made components since 2010. Yes, the syrups, POMilk, wholesome breads, fresh juices and decadent baked goods are all hand-crafted. Additionally, everything on the menu is vegan unless there are eggs included."

"A much-loved corner of the Valley is located in southern Tempe, at the Tempe Square Shopping Center — better known as the adobe-style strip mall home of Changing Hands Tempe, Trader Joe's, and 24 Carrots. A female-owned vegan cafe, 24 Carrots is as healthy as its name suggests. Here, you'll find a substantial selection of 100 percent vegan and gluten-free items for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and beyond."

"If you’re willing to go exploring outside of the Phoenix city limits, you should check out 24 Carrots in Tempe. They use farm-fresh ingredients to make delicious salads, wraps, and pasta dishes. Hummus plays a starring role on their menu."

"Welcome to a spot that does so many things well — the menu is extensive, the space is bright and the concept is approachable. Here, dietary restrictions, preferences and substitutions are nbd, you'll see helpful indicators throughout the thoughtful menu."

"Think of us as your trusted source for local dining in and around Chandler. Assuming you share our palate and..."

"Trying to get back on my strict “Plant Base Diet” again; (Owner Operator was getting a little round) .Both were reall..."

"This authentic Japanese ramen shop offers excellent ramen, rice, and appetizers in Tempe. At Tampopo Ramen, start with takoyaki, or a grilled octopus stuffed ball, and maybe some Japanese chicken wings. When you’re ready for the good stuff, choose from options like ultra spicy ramen, curry ramen, and soymilk ramen — all starting with the Tampopo original tonkotsu broth."

"McClintock Dr., Tempe, 480-491-2177, facebook.com/tampoporamen You feel like you’re in Japan in this sleek, rectangular sliver of an eatery that specializes in Hakata-style ramen. Tampopo’s tonkotsu base is creamier and more richly pork-flavored than its competitors’, and its noodles are handmade daily in the shop."

"Outside of Ethiopia and Morocco, the entire continent of Africa is almost unrepresented in the Valley’s restaurant scene, which makes this recent addition among the most exciting. The atmosphere is essentially nonexistent and the line can be long and slow. But none of that matters when you’re presented with a smooth, elastic round of yam fufu, bathed in a spiced tomato soup brimming with goat meat."

"Visiting this park will allow you and your canine to honor a K-9 who gave his life in the line of duty in 2005."

"Looking for some fun sightseeing options in Phoenix, Arizona?. The South Mountain Park and Preserve is a great urban park to do the trick, and it’s officially considered a Phoenix Point of Pride while being among America’s largest parks of its kind. South Mountain Park and Preserve first began being plotted back in the 1920s, and it now has more than 16,000 acres to its name, consisting of 60 trails and plenty of stunning desert panoramas to take in."

"You can start your Phoenix Vacation by exploring the South Mountain Park with its variety of flora and fauna. It is also the home of the chuckwalla specie, a rare form of lizard. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Phoenix at the lookout point at 1,000 above the desert floor."

"An activity sheet with a word search puzzle, maze and word scramble gives young diners something to do after selecting their dinner from the kids menu, on which every item is $4.99. The mini combo includes one mini chimi, two chicken and cheese rollups, and a choice of two sides. Starting May 30, Serrano’s also will feature #DeviceFreeDinner from 5-9 p.m."

"Depending on the day, you can grab a chile relleno burro covered in green sauce served with rice or beans, a shredded pork enchilada with tomatillo sauce and black beans, or a mystery manager’s choice. Specials include a non-alcoholic beverage and you’ll likely be in and out in under an hour – with free chips, salsa and bean dip to start."

"Our 58,000 square foot center is home to 26 high quality recreational bowling lanes, laser tag, a gravity high ropes course, billiards and shuffleboard tables, more than 125 interactive games, flexible meeting and event spaces and a tempting array of food and beverages."