Desert Roots Kitchen

My grandtr passed this place the other day & remembered it from 6 yrs ago! The owner was a customer of mine when I worked at the CVS on Mill and always told me to stop in. Unfortunately, the place had closed due to covid, and I no longer worked at CVS. But prior to that I had taken my grandtr down Mill St in 2018 or 2019 when she was only 5 or 6yr old. It was 100° plus outside, and she hadn't eaten. We stopped here wanting water only. But the staff saw she looked sluggish and they ended up giving my grandtr some food and a drink! Free! She absolutely loved it and always wondered what happened. So when she saw it was open while she was on Christmas break she was soooo excited and wants to go back. I told her we would when she is off school during the week as the restaurant only open weekdays for lunch. She is excited and I just wanted to share this information.

5/5 this is the vegan lunch stop of your dreams. gluten free friendly too! the food was flavorful, filling, and great portion sizes. I will be making this my go-to lunch spot when in Tempe.

I met up with a friend here. This was our first time! Overall good experience for the most part. This is a friendly vegan vegetarian small business owned cafe. The menu changes daily with fresh items. They gave me a candle for my belated birthday in beans nice touch. It's hard to find and although there's no indoor seating it's in a beautiful courtyard tucked away. It's also a little on the expensive side but you do get a lot of food for your money! 😀

This vegan food is so yummy and unique, with an ever changing menu, made with local and organic veggies. Some of my favorites are the cheesy sunflower mac, kale salad and green goddess potatoes made on Wednesdays. The oatmeal cookies were yummy. Housed in a cozy quiet courtyard with the sounds of water and surrounded by plants, it's the perfect place to eat lunch. They even sell local makers items and art! 😊

I felt I had lunch at friends place! Super cozy and fresh food!!!! I had 1/2wrap + salad and special smoothie!!! Will visit place again !!!