Tucson has some great vegan restaurants, present company included.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad Bar Portion of Buffet
Keith Kukolich
Tranquil and calm pair nicely with healthy vegetarian delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad Bar Portion of Buffet, Soup, Salad Bar, Lemon Cake, Lentil Soup, Salad and Curry
sarah coffey
My most favorite place to go and my daughter loves it here as well! Excellent food, healthy, great atmosphere as well- peaceful chill vibes. Very affordable food that’s always delicious! The customer service is amazing as well! They have a bird sanctuary that’s pretty cool!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roberto Noperi
Healthy never tasted so good. The menu is simple and the atmosphere is exquisite. Sunday events must be a real treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salad Bar - All You Can Eat
Autum Provateare
This place feeds your soul as
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim Sinton
Peaceful and loving atmosphere, friendly service, and outstanding vegan and vegetarian food options.Somehow there is always a much more light and peaceful atmosphere at restaurants that serve no meat at all.I feel the angels and devas are present at Govindas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad Bar - All You Can Eat
Pat S.
Interesting. A unique place. Small indoor dining are, very simple. Nice courtyard dining for nice weather. A unique oasis in central Tucson. Pay first, get your plastic tray and paper plates and plastic utensils. First time to a vegan buffet. Papadams, homemade bread and rolls, all very good. Salad and veggies Odd salad dressings. Several warmish veg, beans and a pasta dish. Good rice pudding. Worth a visit with the appropriate expectations. Would return once or twice a year. If you are vegan or a bit adventurous check it out. $10 for the buffet.
Maria R.
WHAT A FIND. First night in Tucson and I found Govinda's. We got there a little after 5, which is when dinner service starts, and it immediately started filling up.The complex is gated and there are several different buildings. The entrance to the buffet is clearly marked and there is outdoor seating. Inside it's a little tight but everyone is super nice, polite, and accommodating when negotiating the dining room and the buffet. Note to newbies: if you are new, you walk in the door and past a gift shop, then into the buffet area. It seems natural to just take a tray, plate, plastic utensils, etc. because it's right there when you walk in - but you actually have to pass that station and go to the register to pay first.We had several questions for the young woman working the register and after a couple of them she said, "Oh? You've never been here before?" and apologized profusely before giving us the lowdown on how to chow down. Once you pay, you get your tray and plate (and/or bowl), utensils, breads, and tea (if you want it - it costs extra) in the same area, then turn around and have at the buffet.The water they offer is reverse osmosis water and it's in a little alcove behind the buffet. This is also near the compost/recycling station where you return your tray after eating.If you want more food, you must get a new plate before returning to the line. A watchful attendant came to check on the food and restock what was low as we picked out our dinner dishes. This is an unbeatable deal for vegetarians (and I read they also have a vegan night). It was less than $30 for two people with tip! By the time we finished it was dark but we walked toward the aviary and the koi pond anyway. We didn't want to disturb the birds that were roosting and it was too dark to see the koi so we vowed to come back for lunch - and I can't wait! Next to the koi pond we stopped to admire the Ganesha and make a donation. Of course, this is also a temple, and as we were walking outside we received a smile and a wave from a man looking out of the window of a room with an altar inside. The grounds are beautiful and everything is well maintained, including the parking lot. I can't recommend this place enough! The food was delicious, the bread with a smear of Smart Balance was yummy, and I feel so good eating vegetarian, especially after a self-indulgent holiday season. Please give them a try!
Delicious vegetarian buffet with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options. The sprouts and salads were delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jamuna Harvu
A very nice place! Excellent vegan vegetarian food , high quality, very neat and clean premises.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Cloud9
Delightful place! Healthy Vegan and vegetarian food, delicious too. Lovely Koi pond and a peacock / turkey on the grounds. Food very reasonably priced and kids under 3 eat for free. Definitely coming here again!
Laurie McGill
I had my Thanksgiving Day dinner here, and it was absolutely wonderful in every way!Vegetarian options: Thank Krishna for the devotees who make this place awwww-some. I love you guys ???
The only restaurant I consistently recommend to people in and out of Tucson.Food makes me feel good.Ate here in '98, 06, 18, 20, 21, and twice this week. It is a great space to eat alone or with others.Explore the entire grounds. A quiet, centering space. Faith not required
Wonderful whole food at Govindas every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tucson has some great vegan restaurants, present company included.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad Bar Portion of Buffet
Tranquil and calm pair nicely with healthy vegetarian delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad Bar Portion of Buffet, Soup, Salad Bar, Lemon Cake, Lentil Soup, Salad and Curry
My most favorite place to go and my daughter loves it here as well! Excellent food, healthy, great atmosphere as well- peaceful chill vibes. Very affordable food that’s always delicious! The customer service is amazing as well! They have a bird sanctuary that’s pretty cool!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Healthy never tasted so good. The menu is simple and the atmosphere is exquisite. Sunday events must be a real treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salad Bar - All You Can Eat
This place feeds your soul as
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peaceful and loving atmosphere, friendly service, and outstanding vegan and vegetarian food options.Somehow there is always a much more light and peaceful atmosphere at restaurants that serve no meat at all.I feel the angels and devas are present at Govindas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad Bar - All You Can Eat
Interesting. A unique place. Small indoor dining are, very simple. Nice courtyard dining for nice weather. A unique oasis in central Tucson. Pay first, get your plastic tray and paper plates and plastic utensils. First time to a vegan buffet. Papadams, homemade bread and rolls, all very good. Salad and veggies Odd salad dressings. Several warmish veg, beans and a pasta dish. Good rice pudding. Worth a visit with the appropriate expectations. Would return once or twice a year. If you are vegan or a bit adventurous check it out. $10 for the buffet.
WHAT A FIND. First night in Tucson and I found Govinda's. We got there a little after 5, which is when dinner service starts, and it immediately started filling up.The complex is gated and there are several different buildings. The entrance to the buffet is clearly marked and there is outdoor seating. Inside it's a little tight but everyone is super nice, polite, and accommodating when negotiating the dining room and the buffet. Note to newbies: if you are new, you walk in the door and past a gift shop, then into the buffet area. It seems natural to just take a tray, plate, plastic utensils, etc. because it's right there when you walk in - but you actually have to pass that station and go to the register to pay first.We had several questions for the young woman working the register and after a couple of them she said, "Oh? You've never been here before?" and apologized profusely before giving us the lowdown on how to chow down. Once you pay, you get your tray and plate (and/or bowl), utensils, breads, and tea (if you want it - it costs extra) in the same area, then turn around and have at the buffet.The water they offer is reverse osmosis water and it's in a little alcove behind the buffet. This is also near the compost/recycling station where you return your tray after eating.If you want more food, you must get a new plate before returning to the line. A watchful attendant came to check on the food and restock what was low as we picked out our dinner dishes. This is an unbeatable deal for vegetarians (and I read they also have a vegan night). It was less than $30 for two people with tip! By the time we finished it was dark but we walked toward the aviary and the koi pond anyway. We didn't want to disturb the birds that were roosting and it was too dark to see the koi so we vowed to come back for lunch - and I can't wait! Next to the koi pond we stopped to admire the Ganesha and make a donation. Of course, this is also a temple, and as we were walking outside we received a smile and a wave from a man looking out of the window of a room with an altar inside. The grounds are beautiful and everything is well maintained, including the parking lot. I can't recommend this place enough! The food was delicious, the bread with a smear of Smart Balance was yummy, and I feel so good eating vegetarian, especially after a self-indulgent holiday season. Please give them a try!
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad Bar - All You Can Eat
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Delicious vegetarian buffet with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options. The sprouts and salads were delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very nice place! Excellent vegan vegetarian food , high quality, very neat and clean premises.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delightful place! Healthy Vegan and vegetarian food, delicious too. Lovely Koi pond and a peacock / turkey on the grounds. Food very reasonably priced and kids under 3 eat for free. Definitely coming here again!
I had my Thanksgiving Day dinner here, and it was absolutely wonderful in every way!Vegetarian options: Thank Krishna for the devotees who make this place awwww-some. I love you guys ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Buffet Entrees Salad Papadum
The only restaurant I consistently recommend to people in and out of Tucson.Food makes me feel good.Ate here in '98, 06, 18, 20, 21, and twice this week. It is a great space to eat alone or with others.Explore the entire grounds. A quiet, centering space. Faith not required
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5