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Tucson, Arizona may be famous for their Sonoran cooked meats, but they also have great vegetarian options. These restaurants use organic ingredients from local farmers and offer healthy and delicious food options. Here, we have listed some of our favorite vegetarian restaurants in Tucson.

The Tasteful Kitchen

The Tasteful Kitchen offers a complete vegetarian menu, and almost all of their cuisine is also vegan and gluten free. Instead of processed foods, many of their dishes are made with seasonal fruits and vegetables, since one of their main goals is to use organic and locally grown produce. Watch out for their farm to table specials, and none of their selections contain hydrogenated fats, preservatives, or GMO’s. The restaurant itself has an intimate and cozy atmosphere, with walls that are decorated with works from local artists.
The Tasteful Kitchen, 722 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ, USA. +1 520 250 9600

Renee’s Organic Oven

Come to Renee’s Organic Oven for some of the best pizza Tucson has to offer. They offer gluten free pizzas made with organic and fresh ingredients, and the restaurant also tries to support local farmers by using seasonal crops in their meals. If you’re the only vegetarian in the family, Renee’s Organic Oven also offers local grass-fed beef and free-range chicken. Be sure to try their new breakfast menu and stop by for their happy hour.
Renee’s Organic Oven, Tanque Verde Shopping Center, 7065 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ, USA. +1 520 886 0484

Govinda’s Natural Foods Buffet

Govinda’s Natural Foods Buffet has won numerous awards, including US Today’s Most Unique Eatery in Tucson. The restaurant boasts a global cuisine offering that changes regularly. Every Tuesday night they feature authentic Indian cuisine and on Thursday they offer all vegan food. Soak up their great surroundings that include exotic birds, waterfalls, and a koi pond.
Govinda’s Natural Foods Buffet, 711 E Blacklidge Dr, Tucson, AZ, USA. +1 520 792 0630

Lovin’ Spoonfuls

Lovin’ Spoonfuls has been voted Tucson Lifestyle Magazine’s Best Vegetarian Restaurant and Tucson Weekly’s Best of Tucson Vegetarian Restaurant. Their menu is entirely plant-based and served in a casual and friendly atmosphere, and the restaurant tries to cater to all of people’s needs by offering gluten-free, fat-free, whole food, and soy-free menus.
Lovin’ Spoonfuls, Campbell Plaza Shopping Center, 2990 N Campbell Ave #120, Tucson, AZ, USA. +1 520 325 7766

Urban Fresh

Urban Fresh is a quick and casual café that is perfect for lunch. Teir menu offers whole food and plant-based foods and much of their produce is locally sourced and organic. Try one of their fresh juice creations or a nourishing smoothie to start your day or as a refreshing snack. For lunch, they offer healthy salad options, soup, and wraps.
Urban Fresh, 73 E Pennington St, Tucson, AZ, USA. +1 520 792 9355

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Chloe is currently attending college at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania and majoring in International Affairs and English. When she heard about the opportunity to write at The Culture Trip, she was super excited because she felt that this experience would combine both of her majors and interests. Chloe loves to travel and has been to Australia, Peru, Italy, France, England, and many other countries. Since she love to travel, she's also really excited to study abroad this spring in Spain. When she's not at school, she live in California (near San Francisco) with her family.

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