This place is great. I've absolutely loved everything that I have tried here. The place is hidden so you really have to look for it. It's off Mill but you need to park around the Silvermine/Fuzzys/cafe Boa parking lot and then walk around to find it. I have lived here since 2006, been on Mill a million times, and still had never seen the courtyard this place is in until I went looking for it. Love the blueberry tea! And they let you try samples which is really cool, that way you can test out some of the inventive menu items before you order them. The staff is so nice and welcoming and the menu is super creative, fun, healthy, and delicious. I've recommended this place to so many people and will continue to do so. Well priced too ! read more

They're okay, I wouldn't go back because of the price, and limited selection, but they aren't too bad. I had some sort of spicy cold pasta dish with a side of kale. It was alright. I will venture elsewhere for organic food. They make a valiant try, but its not worth struggling to find their hidden location. read more

Tucked away behind the busy front-facing shops of Mill Ave, you'll find this cute little covered patio with a delicious variety of vegan options--flavorful and the perfect portion sizes at the right price. They let you taste a couple things before committing and offer a lunch special that allows you to choose 3 different options. The wraps are always winners, and the setting is quiet and intimate- not good for large parties due to small space. read more

Vegan cafe with great soy parfaits? CHECK I Will be a freshmen at ASU next year and have been mapping out my common food destinations. This is one of them! I walked in to order today with my lovely girlfriend and had the most pleasant dinning experience. I was welcomed by friendly staff and healthy options. I opted for the wrap for $8.50. Definitely a good choice. I did so because I saw a ready burrito there and it looked scrumptious. I was given some very distressing information. "Im sorry but we are out of Mexican rice", said the man at the counter. My heart sank. This was it. Its all over. We should of settled for the place downtown! But wait, a light shines. "Why don't you just tell me what you want in it and ill make it for you in the wrap?" There is a God after all! and he is hiding in my completed wrap of purple pepper, basil, Orzo mixed with coconut lentil soup and fresh green vegetables. This went so well with the alternating bites of my girlfriends delicious soy parfait (3.50) with homemade granola sweetened with honey and fresh fruit. Top it off with one of their amazing home made brownies and you've got yourself the right way to start your day. read more

Yum-ee! i was looking for a vegan spot that wasn't overly hipster (if at all possible). DRK met that criterion. food was really delicious and was very fresh. plenty of flavor and filling enough to satisfy my non-primal usual urges. great alternative to the everyday type of meal. I had a wrap - well prepared and had a wonderful texture. side of quinoa - was good, too! oh, and BRING UR DOG!!! read more

Best kept secret on Mill Ave! I want all my vegan and non-vegan friends to check this place out. The Desert Roots Kitchen has a different menu every day. Open from 8:30a to 4p. Every meal made from scratch. Everything was delicious!!! read more

This is such a wonderful place! The food is amazing. The people are kind and talented! Leslie is such a great energy person.

Been coming here for awhile! Very friendly staff and helpful when you don't know when to decide. Very chill vibe and cheap options ! Love this little place on mill read more

The food is so fresh and delicious here! I love how you are encouraged to sample everything before deciding what to order. Loved the tortilla soup and their wraps are awesome. Each dish is different but somehow all compliment one another and taste good together in the wraps. If you are a supporter of local, vegan, fresh, seasonal, organic food and nice people then I would definitely recommend. read more

This place is so great...everything always tastes amazing, and the chefs are incredibly creative! The best part is you get to try everything if you want to. The staff is soo cool and it's always a great experience when I go here. This place is REAL, DELICIOUS, HEALTHY food if that's what your looking for. And prices are totally worth it. read more

It's difficult to find amazing Vegan food in Phoenix.. You have to search for the gems and this is definitely one. Had the daily wrap and a side of the most delicious potato salad. Friend had the 3 side dish meal and we were fighting over who got to finish the Kale salad. Wish I lived closer, but so glad to have found a great place to grab lunch when I'm in the area. read more

Tough to find. It's off the street, down an alley/walkway. Can't comment on the food because they were closed for the week.

My first time in and it was just what I was looking for. It's a rainy day, so I jumped at the black bean chili. Richly flavored and chock full of beans and veggies that still had a nice crunch. My fresh veggie wrap was absolutely delicious. The hummus melded with the dill marinade into a yummy sauce for the crisp vegetables wrapped in a hearty spinach wrap. My tummy is very happy. Friendly, cheerful staff as well. This will certainly be one of regular spots. read more

Awesome, great, fantastic... The best place in Phoenix and around for vegan bites. Fresh, healthy, the menu changes daily. My new favorite place. Will go again, and again, and again. read more

I am a foodie. I pretty much any type of food. I am not vegan or vegetarian. Although I try to be healthy, I indulge less than healthy options if they are tasty. That said. Desert Roots is amazing. It's simply some of the best food in Tempe. It doesn't matter that it is vegan and healthy. It doesn't matter that you feel great after eating it. What matters is it tastes DELICIOUS. Leslie, the owner, puts so much heart into her dishes and it shows. I wish I still worked near by here. I would be in much more often. read more

I am beyond disappointed. Im visiting Arizona for an event. Wanted to get some vegan food and their door says they open at 11a however it's now 11:30a and they are closed. No one is there. They really need to get their hours together. This is complete unacceptable. A complete waste of time. They didn't honor my time and I would not recommend this place regardless of the taste of the food read more

A friend told me about this place. So healthy. So yummy. This little gem is tucked away off Mill Ave., but worth finding. I liked getting the 3 entree options to pick-and-choose what they had that day. Apparently, their menu changes all the time. Can't wait to go back to see what else they have! read more

Great spot in Tempe for vegetarian/vegan lunch. The food tastes amazing, the staff are friendly, and the location is like a hidden little secret. All around a good, fun place for lunch. read more

I recently stumbled upon this amazing little healthy spot. I ordered a custom wrap and added cilatro pablano humus, quinoa salad, corn salad, wild rice with squash and mixed greens. It was so good I ate the other half that I was gonna save for dinner. Menu changes daily with the veggies that are available and posted on fb. I would eat here every day if I were close enough. read more

Awesome place tucked away off Mill for healthy and satisfying vegetarian food. The people working there were so nice and helpful as well. The menu isn't huge but it's easy to get variety from the different flavors of hummus and different sides available. I loved the maple mustard hummus (weirdest sounding combination, but so dang good) and the lentil wrap. My lunch was filling enough to last me until dinner, which is hard to find with vegan/vegetarian food. I love the small patio with bougainvillea. read more

A fabulous find while on the road. Flavorful, fresh food and warm, friendly staff. Patio is shady, green and pleasant with the sounds of a waterfall in the background. Overall perfect spot to refuel, relax, and recharge. read more

Food is delicious!! We were in town for a day and found this lovely vegan place. Definitely a place to come back to.

Healthiest lunch option on Mill! Great vegetarian and gluten-free selection. The staff is SO friendly. You can tell how much pride they take in their food, and they help you in making your selection. You can also taste everything before ordering it. Love this place!! read more

Super Super Good. Great find. The only unfortunate thing is that we don't live in AZ and can only eat here where we are visiting. The good news is that we will be in town for a week and will for sure eat here a few more times. read more

Good stuff. Had lots of food to choose from, and I like how the menu changes daily. I had a spinach wrap with curried rice and lentils with mixed greens and hummus. It was damn good. I will definitely be back here again, can't wait to try breakfast. read more

Incredibly, amazing, bursting with flavor, high quality vegetarian food that will leave you feeling great. The menu is built conscientiously with amazing flavor profiles and such a warm friendly staff. It will make you realize that being vegetarian does not have to be boring, far from it actually. read more

I went here while milling down Mill for a healthy place to eat as a student. Although it was pricey and a small selection, the food was tasty and allergy conscious but not as fresh as I wanted. They serve it to you out of this fridge display case they have in the front. It's a small hole in the wall that is too crowded to eat in, but the plaza outside is charming enough to pop a squat somewere and chow down. read more

Today is the second time I've come to this place because I have been craving it ever since. I recently became vegetarian and this place has become my favorite restaurant. The food is delicious and beautiful and the ingredients are all local, which I love, and mostly organic I believe. Don't forget to also try the dessert!! I definitely recommend this place and will continue to support it. So good! :) read more

Finally, real food close to ASU. First time here and the food is exquisite. I had the "Sonoran Bean & Roasted Veggie Wrap" with a side of " Spinach Olive & Oregano Pasta." The meal was delicious as well as filling. I can see myself spending lots of time on the delightful patio in the future. read more

Luv luv luv Desert Roots! The owner Lesley is truly and entrepreneur and is going places. It's tough to find delectible vegan food that you crave! My recommendation is to sample it all because there are just too many choices from mild to spicy. The atmosphere is always upbeat. Be patient if newbies are in line, remember...you were once one too! read more

Hands down my favorite restaurant on Mill Ave. The food is fresh, local and made right in front of you. The ladies that work there have a friendly demeanor and are extremely helpful. The menu changes everyday which provides nice variety, although I have had favorites that I wish I could have on a regular basis. I've never had a wrap that I didn't enjoy. It's a hidden gem and is only open during typical business hours which is sad if I'm having a desert roots craving over the weekend or evening. There is hardly any seating area, and it's all outside so be prepared to eat standing up or at another location. read more

Great food! I'm not Vegan, but greatly enjoy the food here, as well as the people who help run it. Great atmosphere and tucked away so your not on a busy street eating. I try to make it here as much as I can. I especially like that they support local farming and business'! read more

LOVED this little whole in the wall place. You have to know what you are looking for to find it. I had the 3 sides meal of a peanut rice dish, cucumber salad and roasted pear quinoa. SO tasty - reasonably priced and the owner was LOVELY! I will go back any time I can when in Tempe. Felt GREAT after eating lunch there.... read more

This place is awesome! I'm the farthest thing from from a vegan/vegetarian, but really enjoyed the wrap of the day I ordered (red lentil tabouli I think) and the 2 sides that came with it. The open kitchen is great and everything is super-fresh and originates locally. This is a great lunch option in the Mill area. read more

Vegan food at its best. I had a Mediterranean wrap that was healthy and delicious. Thanks Ladies (and any dudes?) for bringing healthy, sustainable food to Tempe. If you guys were in New York I would eat here every day! read more

We had lunch at this beautiful little place yesterday and can't wait to go back. Delicious simple dishes and very friendly service. It's a bit hidden away but well worth looking for. read more

Desert Roots Kitchen catered a birthday party for a staff member. The muffins for breakfast were delicious. And we had an assortment of treats, as well. The brownies were the absolute best! I totally recommend Desert Roots Kitchen! read more

Amazing food, great people! It's my new favorite restaurant! I don't even ask for specific food anymore, I just tell them to give me something awesome cause it's all good! read more

I am so happy we decided to come here. Great service and most delicious wraps. We were here for breakfast and got the fantastic breakfast wrap/burrito. I also got the signature smoothie, which I can't stop thinking about. How many ways are there to say delicious! We were so lucky they were open when we came by. There was only one person working because others were at a music festival. But, that one worker was so kind, hard working, and friendly we hardly felt like the place was understaffed. I wish they were open more hours.This is food you want again and again. read more

You have to see how many different flavors and textures you can get from vegan food. Not just salads; some stick-to-the ribs food. Excellent soups, variety of cold dishes. Super friendly staff and cooks. Love the pleasant courtyard for dining. read more