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    Urban Fresh

    4.9 (269 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    URBAN FRESH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Biscuits and gravy
    Elizabeth O.

    Stopped by for the first time and was greeted very warmly by Chauncey the owner! He's front of house while his wife is the main cook. I came with a friend who's vegan. She got the daily special which was a potsticker inspired noodle dish. WOW!!!! Absolutely amazing. It was sweet and savory with lots of flavor and yummy vegetables. I ordered the biscuits and gravy because it is my favorite dish EVER. Urban Fresh did not disappoint. The homemade biscuits were fantastic, with chive mixed in throughout. I could have eaten an entire bowl of the gravy and not been disappointed! It was so so so delicious. I was nervous bc it was coconut based but it all came together very balanced and I could not detect any coconut. I also ended up getting the sweet heart juice which has beets, carrots, ginger. It was so good!!!! Chauncey blended it as soon as I ordered. He pulled out the ingredients in front of me so it doesn't get fresher than that!! Please support local! The owners are really doing something special here and I would definitely come back to enjoy more things on the menu.

    Yin and Yang
    John M.

    Love this place! The manager and staff are just so nice and always attentive. We love to sit outside in the shade along the sidewalk and watch the world go by as we dive into one of their yummy salads. Never had a bad lunch here and all the veggies are super fresh!

    Ginger Snap smoothie
    Debbie K.

    We were visiting Tucson and our Flginal meal was from @urbanfreshaz It was a perfect ending before we headed out the road, going home. It was also the healthiest meal in Tucson. I have never heard of this place until a person in Vegan Tucson fb group suggested it. It has apparently opened for 10 yrs! Tucson keeps surprising me with its vegan restaurants and vegan options! Everything they serve is organic, housemade, and all vegan. The owner is really nice. He and his wife make everything from bread, biscuits, chickpea egg, seitan, gravy, plant based milk, etc. and they use organic fruits and vegetables. Hubby got the biscuits and gravy. I had the breakfast sandwich with homemade bollilo, chickpea egg, homemade sausage seitan and vegetables. They were delicious and clean meals after all the food we've been eating all week. Their smoothies with housemade plant milk were also delicious. I talked to him about seitan making and cooking. It is great to be able to talk to a person who cooks things from scratch and not processed. He let us sample his seitan turkey and housemade soup. A definite eating place to go back to for next time when we are back to Tucson which we will as I Tucson( and Kitt Peak....and Kartchner Caverns)

    Rainforest Purple Haze
    Trevor C.

    Absolutely an amazing spot! I just adore the smoothies here all the perfect ingredients for that special treat! Super fun atmosphere with a great group of people who work here it's always a pleasure.

    Raw Taco Wrap
    Wendy L.

    Amazing food options, including raw vegan options. I had the raw (living) taco wrap and it was wonderful. I appreciated the use of carrots as the "meat" instead of nuts without losing any of the essence of what it was. The owners are beautiful, loving people and the other patrons felt very comfortable -- the frequency of the restaurant reflects all of this!

    Yin and Yang Salad
    Coey J.

    I travel for work a lot so it's nice to see healthy options! Small cafe with great service. You can tell they love what they do. I will definitely be back when I travel next.

    Grace V.

    Urban Fresh is a hidden gem of downtown Tucson that everyone MUST try! I had a salad and the breakfast burrito and WOW so fresh! The owners Chauncey and Dana really care about the food quality and customer experience. It truly deserves the hype!

    Healthy Heart Taco Salad
    Nikki O.

    This has been my favorite lunch spot during my time in Tucson. I have tried a couple of salads the Green Goddess wrap (I think that was it) and smoothies. I try and eat later so getting here before 2 has proven tough! But it has been worth the rush. The smoothies seem to have a ton of healthy ingredients and taste sooooo good! Plus you can add hemp, protein and other things to make it even better. I try and do the green smoothies with as many veggies as possible. The owner (I think) is so nice- he seems to know everyone and chats with everyone like they're friends- such a welcoming environment. I've also had the same cashier each time I've gone and she is just as friendly too- hard to find service this good! And parking is limited.... But worth waiting- if you can make it!

    Special Vibe Alive Salad
    Gail D.

    It's hard to beat a restaurant when their dishes are made with organic, fresh, local, whole-food ingredients. But what really sets this vegan gem apart is the love and creativity that go into every wrap, salad, juice, smoothie, baked good, and everything else they make. We always feel like part of the family when we visit, and the food is always nourishing and delicious. Don't miss the Funky Monkey Smoothie (my favorite!) or the Broccoli Spinash Quiche when it's on special.

    Yin and Yang Salad
    Mannie S.

    My mouth and tummy are so happy after eating at Urban Fresh. It is not easy to eat healthy on the road. My husband and I were driving from CA to TX, and trying to find something healthy on the way. We are not vegan, but we prefer to eat fresh vegetables. It is sad to us that many vegan places we found are filled with processed products with barely any fresh produce. :( So, you can see how joyful we are finding Urban Fresh while driving through Tucson. The staff are all super friendly, and the owner did not hesitate to tell us what is not a good idea to order. lol Everything we got was deliciously flavorful and very refreshing. My tummy was in a not mood for a few days, but it was very happy after we eat here. After the owner knows that we are on the road, he gifted us a gluten free scone for the road. And it was DELICIOUS! Honestly we were a little skeptical at first, as many vegan deserts are too heavy for me. But hey, not here. The scone we got tasted just like if I was to make it at home (my husband would say that's the highest compliment). Tasty and healthy! If we are in the area again, we will definitely come bak!

    Peanut butter chocolate chip scone

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    Amazing Food!!!! Walking around looking for a place to eat a salad. Came upon this place, tried it and instant fans!!!

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    Thank you for the wonderful review Dana and Chauncey Padilla

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    Thank you so much and we appreciate the review

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    9 years ago

    First time here and had their daily special. Homemade fresh. I will be back to try more. #imhooked

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    8 years ago

    Great service as the monte carlo sandwich special was awesome! The tea was really refreshing!.

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    I tried 7 different menu items and loved all of them! Will definitely come back whenever I'm in Tucson!

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    Delicious food and friendly people. What else can you ask for. The wraps are yummy and the juices and the truth.

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    I had the taco salad, and it was delicious! I really liked the vibe of the place as well. I definitely recommend checking it out.

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    I really love this place. Healthy and delicious and the owners are wonderfully friendly. One of my fave vegan breakfast spots for sure!

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    Ask the Community - Urban Fresh

    Cafe Passe - Decadent crisp golden French fries with home-made creamy ranch, diced bacon and green onion

    Cafe Passe

    3.9(302 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Pie Allen
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    This spot is one of my favorite hidden gems in Tucson. Not so hidden because they're right on 4th…read moreAvenue but when you step inside or outside onto their back patio you know you're going to want to stay awhile. Cozy tables and seating areas, quirky furnishings, yummy coffee and food items, & friendly staff. The coffee drinks are delicious, their French toast breakfast tho keeps me coming back. Lemon curd & berry compote is the best duo, eggs & bacon make this the perfect breakfast combo. We sat outside in the shady patio, service was fast and friendly.

    If you're looking for a chill spot to have breakfast or lunch this is the place. You'd never know…read morehow much sitting room there is by the looks on the outside. If you want to sit at a regular table inside , if you want to sit diner style , want to sit outside , or in a room that has speakeasy vibes . The food is very good. I had the vegan breakfast burrito and it was delicious. My mimosa was a little on the sweet side, but still good. I went back for lunch with two friends who had never been there and they both liked the vibes and their food. Now I'm looking forward to catching their night time atmosphere.

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    Cafe Passe - Eye-candy in the back bar

    Eye-candy in the back bar

    Cafe Passe - Cold smoked salmon with your choice of bagel, greens, tomato, onion, capers and a soft-boiled egg. Choose between cream cheese or hummus.

    Cold smoked salmon with your choice of bagel, greens, tomato, onion, capers and a soft-boiled egg. Choose between cream cheese or hummus.

    Cafe Passe - Yummy, warm and cozy latte. Choose your milk and flavor, honey cinnamon, vanilla, Cafe Olla and many more!

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    Yummy, warm and cozy latte. Choose your milk and flavor, honey cinnamon, vanilla, Cafe Olla and many more!

    Pure Love Juice - Warm Oatmeal Bowl

    Pure Love Juice

    3.9(191 reviews)
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    I ordered the pure matchalicous power smoothie. On the menu, it is listed as having banana, kale,…read moreagave, matcha, and coconut milk. In reality, there is no indication of matcha outside of the color. If I didn't know that there was supposed to be matcha in it, I would have attributed the color to something like kale alone. It wasn't bad, but it definitely is not what is advertised. Something I was also baffled about was the general poor service. The cashier didn't know what was in the smoothie when I made sure it was dairy free, and it was exponentially slow considering that I was the only person there. I can attribute both of those to training issues, but there's also the matter of the topic of conversation very loudly being held by the employees, which kind of ruined the vibes.

    Can I post a ZERO STAR review? Excuse me but when you order a "latte" anywhere, that implies there…read morewould be coffee in it. Nope. Here you get a watered down coconut milk with an overly sweet, syrupy lavender that is so sweet it's sickening, and a mouthful of dried roses. Even when I asked about it, I was told no. And when I asked if they could toss mine in the trash they said I could walk down the dirty curb to the overflowing trash can that's probably been full for the entire week. I left it on their counter. This after paying almost $38 for two overly sweet bowls, and this "yuck water." No refund offered. And they kept the 20% tip. Don't come here. Let's also not forget the filthy outside tables, chairs, and concrete. And the inside so dirty and they had their child running around in the cramped space. ** update: The manager was informed and reimbursed my "latte" -- not the tip but then she offered a coffee from her other store.

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    Pure Love Juice - Protein Açaí

    Protein Açaí

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    Mermaid Açaí Bowl

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