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Vegan restaurant serving American style comfort food with international influences. Has vegan soft serve ice cream. Remodeled and re-opened, Oct 2014. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm.
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186 Reviews
First Review by ChileMama
RachelRummel
Points +34
Satisfy any and all cravings at Green. - Edit
Anyone who asks, "are you a vegan to lose weight?" should come to Green and eat their words. And everything else.
Read moreIn fact, I usually end up at Green with non-vegetarian friends because they claim that it's "Food you can eat that I actually like." Every dish is addictive, flavorful, saucy, and filling. Classic hits include the chicken thai peanut bowl, the singapore tofu bowl (although the mock meats are a shame to miss out on), the vegan BBQ chicken sammich (I just watched a carnivorous friend down this with the delight and voracity of a young velociraptor), and then there are the eternally awesome specials.
Even though you'll probably be stuffed post-meal... make room for dessert. It's mind over matter anyway. Order a Tsoynami - they're like McFlurries with vegan ice cream and epic swirl ins. Standouts include Tsoynamis filled with anything from frozen chocolate fudge, bananas, kitkats, hazlenut brittle, mint oreos and more.
On a another note, this is also the only strictly vegan restaurant in the Tempe/Scottsdale area with a lively, hip atmosphere. At least stop by for a chocolate chip cookie and check out the scene, but just because eating vegan is good for your mental health, don't expect it to do your physical health any good at Green.
Pros: Cool Vibes, 100% Vegan, Yummy & Satisfying
Cons: Almost Always Unhealthy
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HowardPacker
Points +92
100% Vegan, 100% Excellent! - Edit
Stopped by for dessert. Next time, I plan on making it a full meal.
Read moreClean, green atmosphere (local produce, real wood spoons instead of plastic), friendly, inexpensive casual, 100 percent vegan. Daiya brand cheese used. Lots of "comfort food" (pizza, faux meat, etc.) Served. A great place for starter vegans.
Leave room to finish your meal with a Tsoynami, a vegan equivalent of a Dairy Queen Blizzard.
Pros: Clean, Delicious, Great for comfort/junk food, dessert.
Cons: None.
Guest
·X·
Points +19055
Tasty vegan junk food! - Edit
I ate at Green last Thursday and given my experience with other places in the area, I think it's among the best in the vegan junk food category. With that said, I'm sure that you can deduce that Green is no fancy pants vegan restaurant, but overall it's got a great atmosphere with a hipster feel. I ordered the "Thee Argentine Po Boy" which consists of seitan steak sautéed with caramelized peppers and onions, vegan mayo and a spicy chimichuri sauce - yum yum yum! I never though anyplace in Phoenix would top my vegan burger at a nearby Phoenix Loving Hut, but this one surpassed it big time. The seitan was cooked perfectly and the vegan mayo/sauce was quite tasty. I did make the mistake of opting for a healthy side dish and ordered the curry pasta salad, don't do it...the pasta just wasn't up to par. Overall, I'm giving Green 5 cows because the junk food was among the best I've had during my trips to the Phoenix area.
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Its_Just_Me
Points +30
A great restaurant! - Edit
This was a easy and convenient for me to eat at the other day and was so good I decided to go back the next day which was way out of my way.
Read moreI eat there three times in a row going out of my way for it twice.
In town for business and family I spend most of my time in the north Phoenix area. I found myself in the Temps area and searched happy cow for a place to eat. Green piped up and I am very happy I gave it a try. I went back the next two days making an over thirty mile drive for it.
Very tasty selection of food and really enjoyed the helpful staff and great environment.
Pros: food, helpful staff, food, reasonable prices to todays standards
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eirrac
Points +54
green - hip, hippie tempe hangout - Edit
I've been here a handful of times and I'm sure I'll go back again. The staff is young and friendly, very eager to please. The decor is laid back and fun. I love the long quote/story painted on the wall and I like to sit in the couch area when I can. The seating is limited and most of it is cafeteria style. This is a counter order place but they run the food out to you. I'm always unsure of whether or not to tip; I never noticed a tip jar.
Read moreAnyhow, onto the food! It's all vegan, so no need to ask or worry what you can eat which I like. I find the food to be more what I would describe as vegan junk food (comfort food) rather than healthy vegan. With that said, it does satisfy some cravings of mine from time to time. I LOVE the chili fries. The tsoynamis and Kathy's peanut butter choc bars are divine. The ranchero salad is a personal fave as well.
I didn't care for the artichoke gratine which I so desperately wanted to love. And I can't remember which po boy we tried but I did not like it at all; seemed greasy or something.
Anyhow, there's lots on the menu I haven't even tried yet and I look forward to diving into it some more. I'll definitley be back.
Pros: great staff, good value, relaxed atmosphere
Cons: seating limited
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Tigra220
Points +10603
Making other vegan restaurants Green with Envy! - Edit
I am irrevocably in love with this place! Green was THE most anticipated vegan stop on our summer road trip and it did NOT disappoint! During my stay in Phoenix I tried the spicy buffalo "wings", samosas, eggless rolls, no harm chicken parm (I just got it w/vegan mayo instead of the cheese & tomato sauce), thee argentine po-boy, original "g" spicy po-boy, & last but certainly not least, the tsunami (made several different ways). Everything I had was good, but the po-boys & the tsunami were AMAZING! Even the fries were delicious! The buffalo wings are the 2nd best I've ever had in the continental U.S. I cannot wait to return to PHX!
Read morePros: AMAZING vegan food, Nice, friendly atmosphere , TSUNAMIS better than a Blizzard
Cons: There is only one
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nsweeney
Points +158
Good food - Edit
Finally got around to trying Green, was not sure with some of the negative reviews awhile back. I have been there twice now and have enjoyed everything I have tried so far. Many of the items are in the junk food category like vegan chicken wings and vegan chili fries but they do have some interesting sounding healthier options and junk food is okay every now and then. The bbq sauce on the Portabella Po Boy is addicting. Everything is vegan which is nice. Will definitely be continuing to try different items on their menu. We went on a Friday night and it was busy. Staff was very nice and they were cleaning tables as soon as people left.
Read morePros: Vegan, Daily specials
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veglovr
Points +32
GREEN should rename itself GARLIC - Edit
I am so fed up with Green. At first, I loved eating there because they offer an all vegan, American food menu. Now, I can't stand to eat there because it is over-priced, everything, and I mean everything, contains way too much garlic. I only really ever liked 3 things on their whole menu. I try to go when they have a special, but the specials are always $10 or more, and they frequently sell out. The soft serve is good but they mix the ice cream in the same bowl and don't wash it in-between so you might get coconut in your icecream from the previous person (this happened to me twice). Also, I don't get the grunge atmosphere. Vegan restaurants no longer need to only cater to the grunge crowd. Come on! Please hold the garlic.
Read morePros: all-vegan menu, friendly staff
Cons: noisy, expensive, too much garlic
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mena
Points +64
yummeh - Edit
I love this place, I find excusses to drive to pheonix so I can go here! It's really good food. All the omnis I've brought here so far loved it. I wish I could figure out how to make their burgers!
Read moreThe soynamis are to die for, I crave them all the time.
Open one in Tucson!
Pros: yummy food, pretty staff, soynamis!!!
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Roxanne S
Points +44
Great Food - Edit
I had dinner at Green the other night and it was very good. The salads are fresh and creative; just ask for the dressing on the side. They are a little heavy handed. The best part of the meal was the Tsoynami. This is a vegan blizzard. Green offers about 15 different options. I have the mint chocolate cookie and it was fantastic. Not low calorie; but worth it.
Read morePros: Varied Menu, Good Service
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jeffwelty
Points +80
Excellent But Crowded - Edit
My wife and I ate here several times on a recent trip to the area. The menu's all vegan, yet the food was not all sprouts, tofu, and wheat grass. We had burgers, pizza, salads, and fantastic desserts. There was a nice balance of healthy and hearty offerings. The service was friendly. It was very busy every time we went there, with a long line and a bit of a wait for the food, but it was worth it. One of the best vegetarian restaurants we've been to anywhere in the country. The "tSoynami" frozen dessert is a must.
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christopher byron
Points +106
love this place! - Edit
I was in Tempe for a night and was lucky enough to go to Green! It's a great place.
Read moreI had the pasta bowl (which was delicious) and the buffalo wings as an appetizer (which was equally delicious).
This place is great. I definitely recommend
Pros: delicious food, fast service, good price
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Elizabeth
Points +199
Fantastic! - Edit
While on vacation we went to Green. I heard that this place has been open for about a year, I hope they are doing well! This is a great place. So many options, it was really hard to decide what to get! We all ordered food. We shared samosas-so yummy and vegan chili fries-yummy as well! I got the 'no-harm chicken parm sandwich'-so much flavor! My husband got the the 'mum's meatball sandwich'-which he raved about-it did look good! His sister got the 'green burger'. We didn't talk much-we were eating such great food!
Read morePros: great tasty food, Great staff, lots of options
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keevegan
Points +69
Tsoynami!! - Edit
Nice cafe, much larger than it appeared from the outside. Closed Sundays, so I had to come back through- glad I did! A friend and I shared a 'meatball po boy' and a 'no harm chkn parm' both were delicious. But the best part was the tsoynami's best vegan ice cream ever!
Read morePros: Tsoynami's!, good food, spacious fun dining room
Cons: closed sundays
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AndyDREW
Points +38
likes - Edit
really enjoyed, thanksliving was awesome here. 10-31-08
Read morePros: great selection, cool eventful atmosphere, service
Cons: nothin raw
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erbavore
Points +108
SWEET - Edit
Big time 5 Happy Cows.
Read moreThe appetizers were the best. Load up on them!!!
Pros: price, food, attitude
Cons: not much, the fried noodles should have been fried
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Rox
Points +40
Good "Fast Food" without the Drive-Thru Window - Edit
Update: I just wanted to add/ make a note to my July 2008 review---
Read moreTo my surprise and delight-- the service & staff has become more friendly, alive...and conscious of their customers. Due to this new attitude, I will give Green five cows--hooray! Keep it up! (Now--if only Green could move out of that ugly location...)
Original Post: Sunday, July 20, 2008
Review: Green is a very much hyped up Veg place however it fails to deliver the whole package.
What is good: Green satisfies my "fast-food/ junk food" craving (the vegan way). I enjoy the mock BBQ beef sandwich with thyme fries or have an appetizer of crab puffs or spinach-artichoke dip. However, high calorie/ carbohydrate items like these are not things I ate during my days as a carnivore...so I suppose I can say "Green is like my vision of a vegan McDonalds" (unfortunately there aren't more scattered around Phoenix with a drive-thru window :). With that said, I recommend calling in your order for pick-up.
What is bad: Green staff is typically aloof and far from personable. After several times of being told the lunch special was sold out, I came at 1130am one time and was told the SPECIAL was not made yet and although I said I could wait-- I was told the cooks are too busy to make the posted special of the day!
Also, please don't waste your time on any of the Asian Bowls... go to somewhere else for that.
Pros: Junk Food Fix, Improving CustomerService
Cons: Missing Oatmeal Pies, Dumpy Strip Mall Location, Limited Hours
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iTom
Points +74
Great Restaurant - Edit
We went after hiking and it was so good,we went back the next night! Buffalo "wings" are excellent, as was the "pepper steak" sandwich. My wife really enjoyed here noodle bowl. Excellent soft serve soy ice cream for dessert, and they will mix it with fruit, etc. The restaurant has a good vibe and seems to be a gathering place for the socially aware. Friendly service. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Great Food, Nice atmosphere, Good service
Cons: none
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SweetPea11
Points +32
Great Menu - Edit
While the outside of Green isn't that inviting, once you step inside it's clear Green is a good choice. With a terrific drink selection and a varied menu, Green is a good choice for the veg with a picky palette, or even the non-veg interested in trying vegan dining. If you go for the pizza, you have plenty of toppings. As with all of the other reviewers, I have to reccomend the crab puffs. They are fantastic! They staff was friendly, and Green offers some grocery items (like primal strips) that I have not been able to find at other grocery/health stores. Cool decor and interesting artwork are also a feature. Great peanut butter bars and clean restrooms.
Read morePros: Varied menu, Peanut Butter Bars, Friendly staff
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suecag
Points +249
Best Veg Food in the Phoenix Area - Edit
Green is my favorite place to eat in the Phoenix area. Everything is vegan so no worries there. It is a mellow restaurant where you walk up to order. There are many yummy selections. I have tried nearly everything on the menu and it is all fantastic. Don't miss the crab puffs, no harm chicken parm sandwich w/thyme fries, or the mongolian bowl w/ mock beef and noodles.
Read morePros: Excellent Food, Comfort Food, Vegan
Cons: Only open until 9pm
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TucsonxRob
Points +51
best vegan food in the phoenix area - Edit
they've got an all vegan menu with good variety. the pizza is rather lacking but i've never had a sandwhich/burger that i didnt like. the prices arent bad, you can get an appetizer, an entree and desert for about $15. the staff has always been pretty nice.
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tarathemis
Points +35
Good food, lousy service - Edit
While I have enjoyed several of the offerings at Green, I have not been back in months due to the consistently crappy service and bad attitude I have gotten from the staff. I have been there with different people, and have been treated each time as if we were bothering them. Apparently, some staff consider customers who interrupt their conversations about their boyfriends rude and demanding. I took my business up the street to Udupi cafe.
Read moreCons: Poor Service, bad attitude from staff
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PH0ENIX
Points +53
Good comfort food in Arizona - Edit
One of the few completely vegan eateries in Arizona, and it succeeds with a delicious menu featuring comfort food that anyone can enjoy. The mock meat is done well, and everything is flavored to perfection. You don't get that much for your money, so be prepared to order a couple of menu items to get full.
Read morePros: Great tasting food, Menu variety
Cons: Small meal portions
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ChileMama
Points +6
Delicious, Informal, Fun, Wide Selection - Edit
Thank you to previous posters, who helped us find this restaurant on our recent vacation in Tempe. DH is veggie and DD (age 7) does better health-wise eating vegan and I just found the menu delicious overall (DS, age 10, was less impressed, but that's par for our family's restaurant experiences.) DD had a thin-crust pizza, which we shared, delish; DH had the veggie reuben and I had a spicy noodle bowl, all wonderful. We were excited too that they had "tsoynamis" :o) that were nondairy (coconut milk) whipped ice cream treats. The skinny thyme fries were wonderful too (crispy and more-ish, DS definitely liked these ;o) ), as were the "crab" puff appetizers.
Read moreEnjoy!
Pros: wide selection, vegan, staff nice to kids
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