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    4.9 (266 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    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!

    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!

    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.

    Healthy Heart Taco Salad
    Nikki R.

    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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    Chauncey P.

    Thank you for all the love Chauncey and Dana Padilla

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    Thank you so much and we will see you next time you're in town

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    Chauncey P.

    Thank you so much Dan we love you and your family and happy New Years

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    Chauncey P.

    Thanks John appreciate it see you next time and tell Evel hi from us.

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    Chauncey P.

    Thanks for the review and the great pictures. See you next time

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    6 years ago

    Wish they were closer to where I live. Your smoothies are stellar along with your food!

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    Chauncey P.

    Thanks for the review see you next time

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    Chauncey P.

    Thank you for the wonderful review will see you next time.

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    4 years ago

    Love this place. Excellent food and great service. Limited space for eating but the outside front provides shaded dining.

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    6 years ago

    Good afternoon ate here a hour ago the food was amazing and wonderful customer service I highly recommend eating at urban fresh

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    Thank you for the beautiful review

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    9 years ago

    I love this place! The food choices are so good and they have great customer service.

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    Thank you so much! We look forward to seeing you again

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    Midtown Vegan Deli and Market

    Midtown Vegan Deli and Market

    4.7
    (158 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    Last month I ordered catering for work, and this place was fantastic to work with. They were so…read morehelpful and pleasant throughout the process. We had several attendees who needed gluten-free options, and the staff made some great recommendations. The deli menu has a great variety to offer, is fully vegan, and full of flavor. Our purchase was for breakfast items, but the food was so good that I'll definitely be coming back to try their lunch menu. Even my kids, who are total foodies and hard critics, were so impressed that they added Midtown Vegan Deli to their list of places to visit. As a family we have been trying to eat more animal-friendly and plant-base meals so we are super excited we found a place that packs the flavor and does not have a boring menu.

    Ordered a crunchwrap and a side of tots for pickup and everything was great! The order was ready…read moreon-time and service was friendly. They have a lot of seating and various drink fridges with an assortment of sodas and some other beverages in a casual, deli-style environment. The crunchwrap was really good - sometimes vegan cheese is a miss, but this one was great and melty. I subbed the beyond meat for beans and was happy with the choice. The tots were also amazing - usually I need a sauce with tots/fries but these were well-seasoned and flavorful. Even though I drove about 15 min home before I ate them, they were still crispy!! Overall delicious spot that I'll be visiting again soon.

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    Nice deli sitting area
    Nice deli sitting area
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    BBQ Jackfruit sandwich
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    Ranch fries with added avocado
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    Noodleholics

    4.3
    (694 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    We got the Wonton Noodle Soup, two variations of the Guilin Noodles, and the Guilin Chicken Rice…read more All of the items are solid and there isn't much to critique about, other than the chicken and the rice not being the same temperature (though that's normal). It's not going to be the best you ever had in your life, and if you've been to Southern China, you're not going to be blown away. HOWEVER, it is the homemade taste that makes it good. It doesn't feel like any other restaurant, it feels like you are at somebody's house. Here's the thing, I came in expecting the usual Chinese food affair, but I left genuinely surprised and impressed. This restaurants specializes in Southern Chinese food, which is different from other regions. I am so happy this restaurant and its chains helps the cuisine gain exposure and adds depth to Chinese food in general. Even better, the menu is laid out in a way that it is easy to understand: gluten-free options, allergies, and spice level. The service was great. All though it isn't a "full" sit-down restaurant, everybody there seemed to know the menu well and was happy to be there. As a Cantonese person, it was nice hearing my language being spoken in the kitchen. The restaurant itself was immaculately clean and very modern. We came during early dinner time so the parking lot was near empty and easy to park. Overall, if you've never had Southern Chinese food or are looking for something more authentic than classic Chinese takeaway, definitely check out this location. The cherry on top are the big portion sizes and the price.

    I met my friend here for lunch, wow so much flavor and the amount is unreal. I will have lunch for…read moretomorrow too. The service was great, the people were authentic, and the food was awesome. With the construction going on into a little hard to get in here, but it's worth it.

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    Water station and bathroom entrance 11/2024
    Water station and bathroom entrance 11/2024
    Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
    Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
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    Falora

    Falora

    4.2
    (410 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Great spot for date night or if you're looking for an upscale pizza place! The pizzas are made…read moreNapoli-style with a thin, chewy crust with a nice char. The menu also features salads and pastas and a nice wine list. We've ordered the Margherita pizza several times, and it consistently is delicious. Though the pizza is definitely the main event, the salads and pasta are solid as well. We've had the Caesar salad which is pretty good, but recently tried the Piastra (chilled zucchini noodles in housemade pesto) which was a light and refreshing start to the meal. We also shared the hazelnut gnocchi which was unique, umami and creamy in flavor. For dessert, we shared the panna cotta which is served in a mason jar - great way to end the meal.

    I am a big fan of this plaza and the surrounding businesses…read more My husband and I have made it a mission to try all pizza spots in town so this was next on our list. We made reservations and I'm glad we did as this is an extremely small space. We were seated at the bar where they have their kitchen. Generally we don't like sitting at the bar but it was nice to watch the crew make food. It's impressive what they can do with this small space. Very small menu- My husband and I are sober so we are always looking for spots with good NA/ mocktail options but it fell short here so we just got a bottle of sparkling water. We ordered the butter pecan salad which was amazing. Loved everything about it, I was hesitant that they only had butter lettuce but I think I appreciated the soft lettuce with the crunch of the apple and pecans in it. The dressing was phenomenal. For a pizza we got just the pepperoni, I saw a lot of margarita pizzas with pepperoni being made and I think we would've liked that option better with the fresh chunks of mozzarella. The cheese they use for the regular pizza is a very strong flavor, probably a nice aged parm so that really came through. We are sauce people so it was hard to appreciate the sauce with the strong profile of the cheese which is why I think we would've liked the margarita pizza better We had the panna cotta for desert and my husband LOVED it. They prep it in advance in cute little mason jars. Overall not a bad spot. Service was great, salad was phenomenal. I think if we would've had a table and maybe tried a different pizza this would've made our top 5 spots for pizza.

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    Govindas Natural Foods Buffet

    Govindas Natural Foods Buffet

    4.3
    (231 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Food is plentiful and delicious. Menu changes daily…read more Buffet style is good value. Ambiance is pleasant with outdoor seating and exotic birds. Service is kind and unobtrusive cashier. Serve yourself food

    I read other Yelp review ls before coming here and they were so helpful. I knew to follow the signs…read morefor Govindas, navigate through the gift shop, then beeline for the cashier to pay before getting my tray and plate. I knew the drinks cost extra, but the reverse osmosis water was included. I also knew to get a new plate when I went back for seconds. I also knew there was a koi pond and aviary on the property. My mom and I were on a girls trip and we enjoy eating healthfully whenever we can. That's not to say we don't also love desserts! We heard this place was vegetarian and were intrigued. Walking in from the parking lot, we were struck at how beautiful the whole temple/grounds were. Beautiful art/water features and statues. The food changes daily, I believe, but on our visit there was a salad bar (with spinach and lettuce options, shredded carrot, cucumber, two kinds of sprouts, chickpeas, grape tomatoes, and zucchini- also don't miss the delicious dressings! I got seconds on salad so I could try multiple dressings!). There was also brown rice and yellow rice options, steamed veggies and curry veggies, coconut chutney, chowmein, and vegan pizza. Oh and rice pudding and halva. Everything was simple and delicious. They have signs on the table about the food being prepared with the utmost cleanliness and love and I believe it. We sat inside (even though the courtyard was beautiful, it was still a bit sunny). Inside they were playing pan flute music and there was the gentle gurgle of a water feature and large crystals lining the wall. Heck yeah! After dinner we wandered around the grounds, admiring everything. I particularly enjoyed seeing Sufi the white turkey, and the peacocks, the pheasants, and the parrots! They were all adorable and seemed happy. The koi pond was also very zen and beautiful. I would definitely recommend this spot with the caveat that it's not for everyone- you have to go in with the knowledge you're eating simply, and all vegetarian, and you're entering a space where others live and worship. For the price, this was a great bargain. I'd love to visit again one day!

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    Beautiful grounds to walk around
    Beautiful grounds to walk around
    Govindas Natural Foods Buffet
    Beautiful grounds to walk around

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    Beautiful grounds to walk around
    Renee's Tucson

    Renee's Tucson

    4.4
    (954 reviews)
    7.8 mi
    $$
    Takes reservations
    Romantic vibe

    It's been a minute but another wonderful experience. We got the meat lasagna ($23) and calzone ($12…read more+ $8.50 for meatball topping). And she tried their Old Fashioned cocktail ($16). Food arrived just 15 min later and was piping hot and delicious. The lasagna is a good sized portion (roughly 5x7) and is generously filled with meat. Taste is amazing with medium-firm pasta and a nice crust across the top and sides. The ricotta calzone came with a side of marinara (yay) for dipping as there is no sauce inside. Roughly 2 dozen toppings are available, ranging from $3-$8+. I opted for the meatballs ($8.50) and was slightly disappointed. The meatballs are crumbled within the calzone (understandable) but not pronounced in quantity. I would prefer larger pieces (halves work at this size - after all I ordered meat-ball not meet-ground ;) However, for $8 (a 75% upcharge) my chief gripe is that I was simply expecting more. Next time pepperoni/mushrooms! Ambiance is lovely and waitstaff were awesome -- gracious, knowledgeable about menu specifics, and attentive. Parking is free/easy at this corner of a small strip mall. Can't wait to try their new Detroit menu too! Note: due to Rene's smaller size (less than 10 tables total) and high demand, all reservations (any day) require a credit card to hold. This is entirely understandable as even one no-show is a measurable hit to keeping a full house. I also have kids yet 100% embrace their patio-only policy when with kiddos. This literal mom/pop venue (they have kids too) tries to do the impossible balance between clientele and intimate, high-end dining (we simply accommodate by getting take out when feeding the Whole family ;)

    Checked out Renee's a few weeks ago and it's honestly my new favorite Italian spot in Tucson. The…read morefood was amazing, the vibes were great and it's such a great place for date night. The murals on the walls are super cool too. I loved how they had hand sanitizer at the table. Seating is pretty limited, so I'd definitely make a reservation. Service was great and everything tasted super fresh. We ordered the Meatballs & Jalapeño Cream, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Garlic Knots, Papas con Queso Pizza, Penne Arrabbiata, and Tiramisu. Everything was amazing but my favorites had to be the meatballs and the pizza. Only downside was that they were out of lemonade, which I really wanted to try. But the food was so good that I'lol for sure be back, so I'll just grab it next time.

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    Zoodles primavera with pesto + meatballs
    Zoodles primavera with pesto + meatballs
    Fettuccine Alfredo
    Fettuccine Alfredo
    12" Papas Con Queso Pizza

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