Don’t know where to look for vegan options for your plant-based friend(s)? Or perhaps you’re that one vegan friend or family member who's been tasked to find a restaurant that can cater to you and your omnivorous dining companions.
Whatever your circumstance, you can now say goodbye to meticulously filtering menu items or second-guessing if the spot you’re dining at even knows what “vegan” means!
Skip the plain fries and uninspired salads. If you’re tired of limited choices, check out our list of 10 Restaurants In Phoenix with extensive vegan options in 2025.
1. Pizza Heaven Bistro
Baked Ziti with Vegan Sausage
Since 1982, Pizza Heaven Bistro has been a cherished cornerstone of Phoenix's classic Italian dining scene. As a family-owned business earning multiple "Best of Phoenix" awards and Channel 3 News recognition for "The Cleanest Kitchen in the Valley," each dish comes straight from owner Patricia's homemade recipes.
Vegan Veggie Balls
Catering thoughtfully to all diners, Pizza Heaven Bistro offers a complete vegan menu ensuring plant-based guests enjoy a satisfying multi-course meal alongside their omnivorous companions. Enjoy vegan takes on classics like their Queen Margarita with Peppafoni and Baked Ziti with Vegan Sausage, or try chef recommendations like their Vegan Veggie Balls, Angel Bites, and Mozzarella Sticks—many available gluten-free.
2. Dilla Libre Uno
Mix & Match Tacos
Originally known as Luncha Libre back in 2009, Dilla Libre Uno made their name with their innovative vegan cheese shell tacos and award-winning margaritas (Best Margarita, Phoenix Magazine "Best of the Valley" 2022-2024) uniquely distinguishing themselves in the valley's Mexican food scene.
This Phoenix culinary pioneer has transformed traditional quesadillas with their creative vegan menu. Catch their Vegan Napoleon Dynamite Quesadilla and Chickpea Chorizo Nachos during daily happy hour (2 pm - 5:30 pm), or visit for Taco Tuesdays and All-Day Happy Hour Thursdays featuring their award-winning vegan-friendly margaritas.
3. Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen
Vegan Mother Earth Salad
Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen is more than your average health-centric modern Italian restaurant from Arizona. Beyond their fusion flair of Asian, Mediterranean, and even Mexican inspiration, is a passion for serving their community. Partnering with the Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT), Picazzo’s donates $1 of every cookie sold in all their restaurants to help fund the cure for underserved patients afflicted with Rett Syndrome.
Their plant-based menu of hot comfort food makes it so that you can always have your full pick of vegan and gluten-free dishes fuss-free! Mock meat lovers can feast on a Vegan Beyond Sausage Mushroom & Pesto. Let’s not forget their Vegan Chick’n Picatta and Vegan Spicy Peanut Chick’n made with Daring Chick’n! Just looking for a light bite? You’ll be spoiled for choice with their ensemble of diverse appetizers, uniquely inventive salads, and organic quinoa bowls!
4. Vito’s Pizza & Italian Ristorante
Traditional Bruschetta
Chicago-style goes plant-based with Vito’s Pizza & Italian Ristorante! Whether you’re in Mesa, Gilbert, or Scottsdale, you can have your fix of authentic Italian food AND Chicago-style thin-crust pizza at any of the locations closest to you. You can also enjoy a highly customizable build-your-own vegan pizza and 3 choices of dressing for your salad.
There are also other classic appetizers like their Traditional Bruschetta and Minestrone soup. Not to mention, all pasta and pizza offerings include an affordable gluten-free option! With unique options like their soy-free Italian sausage, Vito’s has mastered the art of inclusive Italian cuisine in Phoenix. Between Endless Pasta Mondays and $4 draft beer Thursdays, there’s no shortage of affordable options.
5. True Food Kitchen
Seasonal Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
True Food Kitchen upholds the philosophy that your choices should sustain your appetite, health, and planet. Each location features its own chef-led culinary team creating seasonal, flavor-forward dishes. From starters to desserts, they make it a point to serve up holistic, innovative, and healthy dining experiences.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart
Their commitment to sustainability extends to their beverage program, with most coffee and matcha drinks featuring oat milk bases. Standout desserts include their Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart with almond & coconut crust and TCHO chocolate ganache, plus vegan vanilla ice cream options.
6. Yanagi Sushi
Sushi Roll Assortment
Across Phoenix’s Japanese dining scene, Yanagi Sushi places a focus on fresh and seasonal ingredients. This local sushi spot transforms traditional Japanese cuisine with creative plant-based alternatives while still offering reliable classics. Their comprehensive vegan menu features mock fish options including tuna and salmon, available as both sushi and sashimi.
You won’t want to miss out on playful signatures like their V. Yanagi Roll and Veggie K-Kimbap. Their range of options also extends beyond sushi with sides including their popular V. Gyoza and V. Popcorn Shrimp. Now there’s no reason not to satisfy those craving classic flavors without animal products. #veganisnotscary
7. Simon’s Hot Dogs
Cowboy Vegan FT With Vegan Chili
Serving up Colombian-style hot dogs for the likes of omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike, Simon’s Hot Dogs is a food truck that offers its patrons an entire vegan menu option so grabbing a quick bite can be that much simpler. Always on the move, you can catch them by checking their regularly updated Facebook page if they’re at a location near you!
Menu highlights include the Sonoran Vn with vegan bacon bites and beans, German Vegan FT with sauerkraut, and Cowboy Vegan FT with vegan chili. Comprehensive vegan sides feature empanadas, potato salad, mac and cheese, plus authentic Colombian desserts like alfajores and rice pudding.
8. Ike's Love & Sandwiches
The Handsome Owl
Since their 2007 San Francisco debut, Ike's Love and Sandwiches has become an institution with an impressive vegan menu, even catering to gluten-free. They reaffirm the love in their name having a long history of philanthropy with Earth Day cleanups, first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their In-Kind Donations program.
While they have clear labeling on their menu of what is #veganizable, you can sit back and easily peruse your menu. Popular picks include the James & The Giant Peach featuring vegan fried chicken and BBQ sauce, and the Handsome Owl combining vegan chicken with teriyaki and wasabi mayo.
9. Lovecraft
Smokey Mushrooms
Lovecraft is Phoenix’s very own hidden gem that reigns supreme in popularity. This local hotspot features over 130 craft beers and creative cocktails alongside innovative vegan dishes #ditchdairydrinkbeer. Combining New Mexican and Texas-style BBQ, they’ve brought their own unique culinary style to the table.
With vegan options extending almost identically to their meaty counterparts, patrons are kindly advised to specify when ordering from their plant-based menu. This means you can enjoy the same Spicy Hatch Green Chile Tacos as your friends but with jackfruit or smokey mushrooms. They also have Chimichangas with vegan cheese, and rotating dessert options (ask your server) so no one ever feels left out.
10. Casa De Falafel
Falafel Plate
Ranked #2 nationwide on Yelp (2019) for their falafel, Casa De Falafel specializes in scratch-made Middle Eastern cuisine. Their menu is clearly labeled, almost entirely #naturallyvegan, and outnumbers their meat options.
Their vegan options center around various falafel preparations (plate, burger, wrap, sandwich) and one excellent creamy lentil soup. Going the extra mile, All items are made fresh daily, earning them #5 in Yelp's 2018 Top 50 Restaurants in Greater Phoenix.
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