Vegan
American
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Catering
Fusion
Gluten-free

Vegan restaurant specializing in house-made tempeh and seitan. Serves burgers, sandwiches, organic fries, salads, and daily soup. Among the customer favorites are the tempeh power burger, chupacabra chiken sandwich, and the el cubano. This branch opened 2021 across Hwy 111 from Whole Foods Market. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.


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104 Reviews

First Review by TanyaPetrovna

bfaithwick

Points +79

Vegetarian
06 Dec 2025

Excellent vegan restaurant - The Best

Get vegan lunch and Oat based ice cream for dessert. Try the Tempe Burger. She adds so many layers of fine food that one burger is a feast!! We had Cauliflower salad that was excellent as well. Then for dessert had the Rocky Road oat ice cream. Wow, that was great!!!

The staff was excellent overall. Such healthy tasting, and great nutrition is so unique. If you are vegan or vegetarian, you owe it to yourself to enjoy Chef Tanya’s cooking. They have many, many other vegan dishes to enjoy. More great lunches ahead.

Updated from previous review on 2024-12-06

Pros: Clean and healthy environment , Vegan food combinations that produce superior tasn, Friendly and helpful staff

Cons: The location may be hard to find

100%vegan

Points +648

Vegan
05 Dec 2025

Great place

This was such a great food experience. Friendly staff. Lots of choice for staying there or take away. Everything we had was fresh and the desserts were delicious.

JackieGleason

Points +213

Vegan
14 Nov 2025

Amazing Chef Tanya

The best house made tempeh I have ever had. I don't think I can buy store bought again. This location is huge and beautiful. The staff so amazing. The food is so delicious it is indescribable. So many desserts to choose from. You can take home so many already cooked meals and so many vegan products and gifts. We are visiting from out of town and wish we had a Tanya's kitchen near us. We have eaten here 3 times within a week and plan to squeeze one more visit in before we go back home.

Pros: Delicious delicious food, Great staff, Beautiful atmosphere

LynnCreasy

Points +98

Vegan
04 Nov 2025

Yum

I wish this food was the standard, not the outlier. Delish, well curated gift ideas. We had the soft serve and they carry rebel cheese. I’ll be back—can you have one of these in every town?

Christineaniflor

Points +51

Mostly Veg
12 Oct 2025

Make sure to leave room for dessert

I visit the Palm Desert area about 4 times and I always come to Chef Tanya's Kitchen at least once during each visit. Every savory dish I've had has been so delicious - recently, I had the OhMyGatoTaco salad, and the Gordo Chili is fantastic when I want something warm and comforting.

But without fail, I never leave without ordering a Crystal Blue Persuasion haboob. It's vanilla soft serve, with lavender-infused blueberries and candied ginger mixed in. The flavor combination is unique, and I love it.

Cmpbiker

Points +248

Vegan
07 Oct 2025

A must try

Fun place with gifts and to go items alongside dine in offerings. Really liked the Tempeh Burger and The Bahn Mi. Got a PB parfait to go and ate it at home, also yummy!

Pros: Tempeh, Layout of the shop

xtineexplores

Points +576

Vegan
15 Sep 2025

Amazing Sandwiches!

Loved the chupacabra w crack cheese (and side of hot sauce) and pastrami melt. Will defs return. Highly recommend!

Moralesjrn

Points +76

Vegan
06 Jul 2025

10000 claps

Just wow. Everything is top-notch. EVERYTHING.

VeganInPHX

Points +282

Vegan
24 Jun 2025

Amazing!!

I stopped at Chef Tanya’s during a road trip and may have found my new all-time favorite vegan restaurant! The Guadalajara burger was amazing and flavorful! With plenty of to-go options, I spent the next few days enjoying their mac and cheese, lasagna, and several desserts.

I purposely timed my return trip so I could eat there again. The bagel sandwich was to die for! Seriously the best breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had.

Don’t skip Chef Tanya’s if you’re remotely close to the area! (And if you’re not, definitely plan a trip anyway, so you will be close. 😂)

Pros: Great options, Flavorful combinations, Extensive to-go selection

Cons: Only con: It’s not closer to home.

astewartidy

Points +24

Vegan
13 May 2025

Best ever

This is our go to place. We have had everything in the menu. I mean everything. The chupacabra is to die for as well as the Guadalajara burger. And chili cheese crack fries. Yum. Hungry just thinking about it.

pikesperk

Points +1288

Vegan
23 Mar 2025

Vegan Date Shake for the win

Second visit on my travels through town and this location has soft serve and vegan date shakes! Fabulous

FitzForTheAnimals

Points +590

Vegan
14 Mar 2025

Yummy

Fully vegan, so many options. They have breakfast and lunch/dinner menus as well as coffee, ice cream, and desserts. We loved the fries and soft serve.

PritamBanerjee

Points +3143

Vegan
13 Feb 2025

Delicious sandwiches

We went there a couple of times. Loved all the sandwiches and breakfast items we ordered. The desserts were delicious as well.

PenneyKennedy

Points +114

Vegetarian
01 Feb 2025

Vegan food at Desert Palm.

Wonderful vegan. Nice sandwich and soup lost of homemade options. Friendly Staff! Vegan Ice Cream.

Pros: Great tasting food. , Good portion choices , Friendly helpful staff.

Cons: So far away. 😂

Ellenkm

Points +923

Vegan
21 Jan 2025

The place to go!!

Not only is it all vegan and delicious, but they sell great products! And they make their own seitan and tempeh, which is also sold in their counters. Everything is perfect, and Tanya is there making sure everyone is happy.

demurevegan

Points +42

Vegan
02 Jan 2025

Chef Tanya’s Review

🥪 BLTA Sandwich:
Smoky tofu bacon that’s absolutely to die for. Paired with the creamiest, perfectly seasoned potato salad.

🍦 Oatmilk Swirl Soft-Serve with Hot Fudge:
Soft, creamy, and oatmilk-based! The hot fudge takes it to the next level.

This spot is a must-visit for vegan eats in the desert! 🌱✨ #Veganuary

spiceislandvegan

Points +1693

Vegan
29 Dec 2024

My favorite Vegan Sandwich Place

It is just too bad we don’t live close to Chef Tanya’s. It is my favorite place to have vegan sandwiches, soup, and salads. I have been following her since early 2000s when she owned the Native Foods.

My favorite sandwich is her El Cubano. My partner had the OhMyGato Taco Salad. The soup of the day is yummy too.

We always stop by here once or twice when we visit the area. Her staff also provide excellent service! Thumbs up for taste and quality! #Veganuary

Pros: Taste, Quality , Service

Cons: Far from home

Mituldshah

Points +24

Vegan
29 Nov 2024

Amazing food!

One of the best vegan restaurants I have been too!

pg257

Points +276

Vegan
26 Oct 2024

Very nice breakfast options

Laid back with nice vibes. Had the egg sandwich and a tofu bagel both really enjoyable

Pros: Taste

AudreyA2021

Points +16

Vegan
17 Sep 2024

Soft Serve

The chocolate and vanilla soft serve is out of this world! It’s a must try.

veganredhedd

Points +131

Vegan
20 Aug 2024

Love!

Amazing kitchen!
Ordered the Sriracha Cheesy Panini, the BLTA with crack cheese, CTK Caesar Salad, Mac n cheesy, two key lime parfaits - the Caesar salad was one of the best I’ve ever had - everything we ordered was fresh and full of flavor.

moretofuplease

Points +626

Vegan
28 Jul 2024

Vegan Oasis

We had a soy chorizo burrito and a Caesar salad. Both very tasty. Wish we lived nearby, want to try more. All vegan!

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-28

Pros: Tasty , Roomy, Reasonable price

mmaley48187

Points +147

Vegan
21 Jul 2024

Visiting from out of town- Love it!

We were visiting out of town, in the hotel that we were staying at our server had recommended chef Tanya‘s kitchen. We went there for dinner the next day and lunch the day after that. Great food and desserts.  I only wish they had a location in Michigan, they would rock it in Ann Arbor. 

Erika

Points +2232

Vegan
19 Jul 2024

Bigger location, nice shop

Chef Tanya’s is always amazing. Good food and service. This location is huge with a lot more seating. Nice shop inside with a lot of unique vegan-friendly products. They also have a dessert counter with baked goods & ice cream (haboobs).

CatDadMT

Points +132

Vegan
10 Jul 2024

Quick and delicious

We ordered the Cubano and chicken chupacabra sandwiches and they were delicious !! For dessert we had the key lime and peanut butter parfaits. So many wonderful options available to tempt you. Service was also really quick!

SoCalCal

Points +2732

Vegan
09 Jul 2024

Always great food with a smile!

The Palm Desert location of Chef Tanya's is much larger and welcoming than the one in Palm Springs. There is also a Kreamery attached, so desserts are readily available. As the menu doesn't really change a lot, I typically order the special that is posted on the board adjacent the cash register. I haven't been disappointed yet.

I've tried almost everything on the menu and it's all good. Staff is always friendly and helpful, as well. You can't go wrong here!

Pros: Great food, Friendly staff

Cons: Can be pricey

Sarahnh

Points +299

Vegan
06 Jul 2024

Excellent food and immaculate vibes

They had a pride special, even though it's no longer pride month, and had some very sweet words under the description. And wow it was delicious!

They also had a kitten adoption event today! I love the support for local animals.

As a desert girlie I really appreciate that their improvement on the DQ Blizzard is called a Haboob (a desert dust storm!).

Everything here is delicious, you cannot go wrong. And the market and shop area is adorable! 10/10 all around

Pros: Partnered with animal rescue , Food and shopping , Ice creamery




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