Desert Roots Kitchen

414 S Mill Ave #111, Tempe
(480) 382-0228

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veero

I am always daydreaming about the perfect vegan cafe and I finally found it! super friendly owner, quaint, beautiful outdoor seating, great prices, super healthy vegan food with lots of glutenfree options, and lots of actual fresh VEGGIE dishes (sometimes this is actually rare in vegan places), great flavors, high vibes, the most amazing chocolate parfait that had us swooning with yum bliss after. I had a variety of dishes and did not even feel like I needed a digestive enzyme after. it was THAT healthy and made with love. (similar to Morning Glory Cafe in Flagstaff in that way) it made me so happy and I plan to return whenever I head that way again.

VeganInPHX

The outdoor seating area is great. They’re only open during the week, during my normal working hours. Makes it tough to support them. I was finally able to give them a try. The food looked great. I didn’t really understand how it worked, so I just ordered a smorgasbord (little of everything). The food was good overall, but everything was served chilled when a lot of it seemed like it would taste better heated. It also took quite awhile to get my food, with just one couple ahead of me.

L

Always delicious, made from scratch with lots of local farm fresh organic ingredients!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cynthia Washington

My grandtr passed this place the other day & remembered it from 6 yrs ago! The owner was a customer of mine when I worked at the CVS on Mill and always told me to stop in. Unfortunately, the place had closed due to covid, and I no longer worked at CVS. But prior to that I had taken my grandtr down Mill St in 2018 or 2019 when she was only 5 or 6yr old. It was 100° plus outside, and she hadn't eaten. We stopped here wanting water only. But the staff saw she looked sluggish and they ended up giving my grandtr some food and a drink! Free! She absolutely loved it and always wondered what happened. So when she saw it was open while she was on Christmas break she was soooo excited and wants to go back. I told her we would when she is off school during the week as the restaurant only open weekdays for lunch. She is excited and I just wanted to share this information.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Evyatar Shpilman

This is a must for everyone.
Fresh and tasty!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lentils, Vegan

marieroberts

Stopped in on last opening day before Christmas just an hour before close. Service was so cherry & welcoming, even though it wasn’t quick, the friendliness by Leslie and her mate were top notch, leaving a feeling of patient serenity. This is not always the case at vegan restaurants, so often our presence is not even acknowledged as we wait to order, but they had customer service dialed up! Ordered the smorgasbord- and my fav off the plate was the Mac and cheeze, a must have when you visit. So happy to have found this little gem on Tempe. It’s back off the Main Street …look for her signs to guide you in.

joseph sheridan

This place is awesome. If you like vegan and vegetarian food. The menu is never the same

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Y'shua Lover

Thank you for the yummy banana shake!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kelly Lopez

Everything was delicious. Lots of options and everything is vegan. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rabbit Food, Vegan

Tera Byte

My favorite lunch spot on Mill! Their rotating menu is so creative and delicious. It's perfect if you're vegan or looking for something plant based and healthy.
#SweepstakesEntry

Labdhi Shah

Worst vegan food I’ve ever tried. Food wasn’t even fresh. Somethings were stale.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

ankita awati

I felt I had lunch at friends place! Super cozy and fresh food!!!!
I had 1/2wrap + salad and special smoothie!!!
Will visit place again !!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Allison Davis

5/5 this is the vegan lunch stop of your dreams. gluten free friendly too! the food was flavorful, filling, and great portion sizes. I will be making this my go-to lunch spot when in Tempe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jerome Roth

Best lunch on Mill Av. Very fresh, creative, and yummy. Peaceful courtyard patio off the Mill Av. noise. Owner/creator and her staff are wonderful. #sweepstakes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Olyvia Flores

I was delighted to eat and enjoy my lunch here! The food was so colorful and flavorful. They all treated me so well! And it’s healthy…. Let’s go!! Get the smorgasbord, literally everything tasted so good and I had lunch and dinner. ?10/10

Vegetarian options: The smorgasbord is the way to go!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

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