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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
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American
Western
Beer/Wine
Breakfast
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Long-established cafe offering multiple vegetarian and vegan items for breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts, made with fresh ingredients and attempts to offer healthier food. Added a full bar with wines, craft bees and espresso in 2017. GF options. Bar happy hour Mon-Fri 4:00-6:00pm. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm.
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Last update on 20 Jun 2020 by RobinRussell
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Added by belsandia on 01 Jun 2011
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71 Reviews
First Review by ed_wharton
ErinMeineke
Points +22
Make sure the chicken is vegan - Edit
I recently placed an order to go. I ordered the Vegan Delight sandwich with the protein option of the vegan chicken patty. My friend ordered the same. We received our food and drove home to eat it. We both bit into the sandwich and discovered that we both had actual chicken on our sandwiches. Needless to say, this was extremely distressing. We drove back to the secret garden with our unfinished meals. The manager immediately refunded our entire orders with no questions asked, which was the very least that could be done. I have been upset about this since because I have not eaten meat in 11 years. Make sure you double check before you bite into it!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-31
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Libby Ann
Points +230
Decent options, but nothing spectacular - Edit
Secret Garden is fine, but there are definitely better vegan-friendly spots in Sedona. They do have options on the menu, which is appreciated, but the food itself didn’t wow me.
Read moreI got the panini and struggled with it a bit — all the veggies kept sliding out while I was eating, which made for a messier experience than expected. It was also on the pricier side for what you get.
The big plus is the location — right in Tlaquepaque, so it’s super convenient if you’re already there shopping or exploring the shops and galleries. Worth a stop if you’re in the area anyway, but I wouldn’t go out of my way for it.
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-11
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Michael B
Points +32
Convenient to shopping & great for omnivores - Edit
I had a delicious veggie quiche. My wife had a salad w chicken. But all the dishes had veggie option replacements which makes it a great location for all diners. It is right next to the Tlapaque shops.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Many veg & vegan options, Independent woman owned
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ColinEasom
Points +141
Good food, slow service - Edit
We had dinner around 6 pm and chose this spot specifically for its vegan options. The host mentioned he was vegan as well and recommended the Vegan Delight sandwich, which I ordered with the addition of a vegan chicken patty (I believe it was a Gardein scallopini). Two others in our group tried the vegan chile relleno and shared that the flavors were amazing.
Read moreWhile the food overall was enjoyable, the service was a bit slow. We waited about 20 minutes for our drinks after ordering, and they only arrived after we asked the host to step in. That said, aside from the delay, the experience was pleasant, and we appreciated the quality and variety of the vegan offerings.
Pros: Several vegan options, Knowlegeable staff, Able to substitute to make something vegan
Cons: Slow service
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jdinunzio
Points +671
Disappointing - Edit
I don’t want to give the play by play because no one reads it. Basically at lunch time…
Read more1. Few vegan options (don’t hope for those beautiful potato’s in all the photos)
2. Unwilling to substitute anything (even thought they’re removing pesto to make it vegan, they won’t add humus)
3. Mislabeled vegan things (asked for vegan version but told it still has honey)
4. Slow service
5. Staff has attitude that they’re unwilling to help
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-23
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viclaw
Points +134
Great food and great atmosphere - Edit
Just a wonderful place. Sat outside with the hummingbirds. Delicious tofu scramble. Great service.
Read morePros: Great food, Great servive, Lovely atmosphere
Cons: Limited vegan options
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rawmelody
Points +484
Lovely vegan friendly place - Edit
One of my favorite brunch spots in Sedona. I had a very well made tofu scramble and my husband had the vegan burrito. Ask for the vegan menu if you are there for breakfast. Really enjoyed my decaf soy cappuccino too ☕️
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plantsonly
Points +121
Delicious Vegan food - Edit
We had the vegan breakfast sausage tacos and the Garden tofu scramble which included whole grain toast, avocado slices, and pico. Both came with fried potatoes (white, purple and sweet combo) We almost finished before I remembered to get a photo.
Read morePros: Delicious options, Great service, Beautiful outdoor patio
Cons: A little over priced, Bad black coffee
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thom8418
Points +2459
Vegan breakfast with hummingbirds - Edit
We sat outside and ate near the hummingbird feeder. A hummingbird bird came by briefly and sat in the tree while we ate. We went on a weekday in the morning. We were able to get parking. There was a line before the place opened. I enjoyed the tofu scramble with the vegan patty. The coffee was good. The service was excellent.
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Skaughticus
Points +30
Great vibes and good food - Edit
Solid vegan options for breakfast. They had 4 things and they all look good. The tacos were my favorite the burrito was also good, but the vegan sausage they use on the tacos won out on the flavor profile for me. The potatoes are great!
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shortpunam
Points +170
Garden Scramble for the win - Edit
Secret garden has a few vegan options. I thoroughly enjoyed the garden scramble. The potatoes were cooked so well.
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karaayn
Points +158
It’s fine - Edit
Great that there are vegan options and they are clearly marked. I got the vegan Reuben. It was fine. Not great, but filling after a long hike! They could have used less vegan cheese maybe. Latte was yummy. Try the prickly pear lemonade.
Read morePros: A few vegan options, Clearly marked
Cons: Flavors weren’t great
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LaurenCarlson
Points +56
Eh - Edit
There were vegan options and they had tofu. Unfortunately the tofu was just oil and tumeric so it was very bland and greasy. The potatoes were amazing though!
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tossmyvegansalad
Points +110
Not bad - Edit
So I’ll say first, they had two new vegan options that weren’t listed in the menu, which I appreciated. There was a vegan burrito and vegan tacos.
Read moreI wish I had gotten the tacos. The burrito was falling apart. It just wasn’t wrapped well, and it had a sauce that was just oozing out of the thing that didn’t help the structural integrity much.
For the price, I’d expect a little better. It reminded me of the vegan options you could expect from most restaurants in the early 2010s. Just another turmeric-seasoned tofu scramble.
Pros: More options than I’d expected, Burrito had vegan cheese, The location is pretty
Cons: Overpriced for what you’re getting, Burrito was nearly impossible to eat , Only one bathroom inside - had to go elsewhere
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little_vegan_brie
Points +622
Friendly waiter/mediocre food - Edit
I wouldn’t recommend the vegan Rueben. It’s really not a Rueben at all - not pan fried, the chunk of “meat” was more like a turkey patty (think chickn patty but more turkey ish), the thousand island wasn’t tangy one bit, and there was so much cheeze, I was drowning in it. I ordered a hot mint tea for $4 and thought it would be a better tea than just a celestial tea bag (the whole box is less than $4 at the store) - waiter knew I was vegan and brought packets of honey too.
Read moreAll that being said, the waitress was kind but didn’t really understand what vegan was - when she came to tell us the desserts, she kept saying gluten free… when I told her I’m not gluten free, I’m vegan, she said there weren’t any vegan desserts. I wouldn’t go back
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-19
Pros: Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, Close to the resorts
Cons: Rueben not good, Lack of knowledge about vegan
TraceyTurner
Thank you for sharing, what an odd looking sandwich!
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Delart
Points +583
Coffee stop - Edit
This was just a mid-afternoon stop for coffee on a chilly day. The place was mostly empty. The coffee was decent.
Read morePros: Quick service
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MissyCreep
Points +92
Don’t come here for breakfast - Edit
The only vegan option they have for breakfast is a sad excuse for a tofu scramble. It tasted more like a stir fry. Our server Justin was amazing though! Not so much the manager, he wasn’t understanding at all.
Read morePros: Good server, Good location, Good drink options
Cons: Not alot of vegan options, Breakfast and lunch are servers at different times, Manager was rude
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laurenbogar
Points +16
Ruined our entire trip to Sedona. First ever visit for 6 adults. - Edit
We were dropped off in the area by our tour guide. She gave us an hour and a half. We walked over to the Secret Garden Café, and joined their waitlist. It was a 30 min wait. While we were waiting we received a text pushing out our wait 10 extra minutes. For fear we would miss our tour bus, and get no lunch, we went inside to order at the bar. While we were waiting for the food our table was ready. We went out back to the table and let them know we already ordered, and would still tip the server for letting us sit there for 20 minutes to eat our food.
Read moreAfter we were seated the manager came over to us and told us we had to leave. He said he only has two 6 top tables and they are reserved for dine in guests. We let him know we had just spent $200 inside, and still planned to tip the server well, and that we would be out of there quickly. He said he didn’t care and we had to leave. *I have full recordings of all of his interactions with us as proof.
I asked him for management contact info and he said it was him. So I asked for owner contact into and he refused. He then got so mad at me that he said my order was cancelled and barged into his own kitchen screaming ‘cancel that order! Cancel that to go order’.
He was cancelling my order AND refusing to reimburse me.
My boyfriend went back in and was able to get our food, and the food was amazing. Sucks so bad cause the service was horrible. No one spending money inside at a restaurant should ever be treated this way.
After a brief google search it looks like the manager, KYLE, may be the owners (Robin Russell) son or something. That’s probably why he didn’t want to give me her contact info.
Pros: Food was tasty, Waitress and Hostess were nice, Clean
Cons: Manager was horrible, Seating areas were not clearly marked, Poor communication from mgr to staff
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ronitw
Points +927
Lunch! - Edit
I had the veggie cobb salad for lunch after a hike. The server was helpful in making sure I get it vegan. It was tasty!
Read moreWe paid cash, they charge more for credit card payment and they tell you about it.
Pros: Great service
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RocketGomez
Points +393
Healthier versions of classic dishes - Edit
I was sold when I saw they have a vegan Chile relleno! It was really tasty but different from the standard way the dish is prepared. Usually a chile is stuffed with cheese and then battered and fried. This chile is stuffed with sautéed veggies and black beans, has vegan cheese melted on top, but no batter and no frying. I loved it! The Spanish rice aside was mui rico tam bien.
Read moreMy husband liked but didn't love his vegan reuben. It too was a healthier spin on the classic in that this one is not pan fried in oil as they usually are. Our server Brandon was super attentive and friendly. #Veganuary
Pros: More than a few well marked vegan items, Less fatty versions of comfort food, Nice service
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Jason.Fontana
Points +2054
Vegan Reuben - Edit
Great little cafe with plenty of Vegan options. We got the Vegan Reuben w/ Chips. Delicious!
Read more$80 bucks for two of us to have lunch is a downer though.
Pros: Great locations , Plenty of Vegan options , Knowledgeable staff
Cons: Expensive
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AlexiaL
Points +1227
Vegan options 💚 - Edit
I love that this place is vegan friendly and the staff is professional, friendly, and accommodating. I’d happily eat here again. With that said, I agree with the other reviews stating that the tofu scramble was a bit heavy in soy sauce and not very breakfast-like. Still enjoyable and I ate it all - however, I would recommend they explore revising how they prepare the tofu 💚
Read morePros: Vegan options, Customizable vegan options , Professional and friendly staff
Cons: Too much soy sauce in the tofu scramble
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cmarie314
Points +96
Good food, but expensive - Edit
I had the vegan Rubin and it was pretty good. The cheese was the most melty cheese I’ve ever had that’s vegan so that was good! The chicken was ok. It was expensive though
Read morePros: Several vegan options, Cute sitting area
Cons: Expensive, Busy
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lea2latte
Points +992
Cute place and vegan friendly - Edit
Super cute garden patio and pooch friendly. The service was great as they quickly brought out a water bowl upon noticing my two dogs. Vegan breakfast wasn’t that great as it seemed like more of a sautéed tofu in a dinner type sauce vs a breakfast taste. But nonetheless good and great to have the option. The ambience and dog friendly patio made up for it.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Cute garden, Dog friendly
Cons: Missing breakfast flare, Not a lot of vegan options, Pricey
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jordan82
Points +32
Not the best vegan breakfast - Edit
Went here for breakfast and got the vegan scramble, but was disappointed that the "tofu scramble" was just cubes of tofu and really wasn't enjoyable. Maybe their lunch options are better but breakfast here isn't worth it in my opinion
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Ddnftc
Points +20
Recommend - Edit
Secret Garden has quite a few vegan options. I had the southwest grilled veggie sandwich (no cheese). It was delicious. We splurged with the chocolate cake. Yumm!
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ccporcu
Points +276
Always good - Edit
We have eaten here several times over the years and everything is always quite good.
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Clearly labeled vegan options , Friendly staff
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