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"The whirring sound of blenders fills the air at mother-daughter-owned Pomegranate Café, as fruits and veggies get pulverized into superfood smoothies like the “Green Monkey” (with spirulina and Sunwarrior protein powder). The food menu is extensive and robust, offering more than a dozen breakfast items including scrambles, wraps, and burritos. That is followed by a slew of starters (standard vegan appetizers like Buffalo cauliflower, spinach artichoke dip with bread and chips, and a hummus plate), plus salads, sandwiches, and plant-based burgers."

"The mother-daughter duo behind this neighborhood café has been serving up dynamic combinations of scratch-made components since 2010. Yes, the syrups, POMilk, wholesome breads, fresh juices and decadent baked goods are all hand-crafted. Additionally, everything on the menu is vegan unless there are eggs included."

"A much-loved corner of the Valley is located in southern Tempe, at the Tempe Square Shopping Center — better known as the adobe-style strip mall home of Changing Hands Tempe, Trader Joe's, and 24 Carrots. A female-owned vegan cafe, 24 Carrots is as healthy as its name suggests. Here, you'll find a substantial selection of 100 percent vegan and gluten-free items for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and beyond."

"If you’re willing to go exploring outside of the Phoenix city limits, you should check out 24 Carrots in Tempe. They use farm-fresh ingredients to make delicious salads, wraps, and pasta dishes. Hummus plays a starring role on their menu."

"Morning Glory Café is a favorite brunch spot with a sunny outdoor patio and the ambiance of a friendly farmer’s house that attracts a regular morning crowd. Part of the Farm at South Mountain, a complex of eateries, gardens, and event spaces in South Phoenix, Morning Glory Café serves a delicious menu for breakfast with dishes prepared from locally sourced ingredients, many of which come from the adjacent herb and vegetable plot. Surrounded by green lawns and leafy trees, giving the café a non-Arizonan feel, Morning Glory Café is the perfect place for a rustic yet slightly refined breakfast with dishes like chicken enchiladas with two eggs done any way and steelhead trout omelets filled with heavily smoked trout and served with roasted peppers and goat cheese whipped with cream."

"Morning Glory Café is nestled in the Farm at South Mountain, an oasis in the middle of Phoenix. Turn into the farm’s road and the city disappears: surrounded by trees, the only noise one hears is the crunch of the gravel under the wheels. At the end of the road, a small outdoor dining area appears with picnic tables and chairs spaced for safety on the patio."

"This brunch spot is a favorite amongst Phoenix residents; it is always packed full for breakfast and lunch. Their patio setting is designed for you to sit and enjoy their fantastic muffins and incredible pastries. Another meal to try out is their omelets; it is one of the best in the city."

"The Valley’s homegrown Mexican food staple is offering deep discounts on its best-loved menu items for takeout and delivery including the Original Chimichanga with shredded beef or chicken in a crispy flour tortilla and topped with relleno sauce, sour cream, cheese and pico de gallo. As an added benefit to the community, Macayo’s is selling hard to come by essentials like water and gatorade as well as doing food drop offs to local hospitals. Cost: $9.99, order by calling your nearest location or via DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub"

"Staying power: Woody and Victoria Johnson started the Macayo's empire with a little restaurant called Woody’s El Nido. Today, the family-owned chain has 10 branches in Arizona and two in Las Vegas. The original Central Avenue location was the talk of town when President Obama and his family paid the restaurant a surprise visit in 2009."

"Macayo’s was around 20 years before that and as part of its 75 years of legacy in the Valley, has been serving up delicious Mexican food across the Valley. These two big game buffets are meant to feed nearly an entire football team!. The Wild Card Package (serves four to six) for $42.99, includes:"

"Beignets are hard to come by, but they shouldn’t be overlooked as an amazing donut!. Beignet Babe is a mobile bakery that can be found at farmer markets and shops throughout the Phoenix area, or you can call to place your own personal order for pick up. Now let’s talk about the beignets."

"Last but not least on our list of the best donut shops in Phoenix is Beignet Babe. It’s hard really not want to visit beignet Babe for the best donut varieties and flavors in Phoenix. After all, we all know how rare beignets are; amazing and relatively uncommon."

"As woke pastry lovers know, beignets and French crullers are superior forms of doughnuts, filled with airy pockets of magic, surrounded by slightly crispy shells. In Phoenix, the best versions of these desserts are made by"

"For $7.99, get two of the following: signature chili, side garden or Caesar salad and loaded baked potato. Or, go for the one-meat platter deal that comes with a choice of one side and a cornbread muffin for $8.99. Meat options include Georgia chopped pork, southside rib tips, BBQ chicken, hand breaded crispy, burnt buttz, smoked jalapeño cheddar sausage and more."

"The Lil’ Wilbur menu is stacked with several worthy offerings, each coming with choice of a side, Oreo cookies and beverage. The kids can ponder options like the Georgia chopped pork sandwich ($5.99), country roasted chicken ($5.99) and mini corn dogs ($5.99). Dine here on Tuesdays and kids eat one meal off this menu for free with the purchase of an adult meal."

"VooDoo Daddy’s Steam Kitchen is a locally owned and operated Cajun, Creole and Caribbean restaurant in Tempe that focuses on bold flavors and a fun atmosphere.The New Orleans-style patio is home to live jazz music every Friday and Saturday night from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Their menu includes Big Easy favorites like po’boys, gumbo and etouffee, as well as a number of craft cocktails."

"If you love Cajun and Creole food, VooDoo Daddy’s Steam Kitchen in Tempe has your jambalaya and gumbo fix. There’s also red beans and rice, po’boys, etouffee, shrimp and grits, and certainly beignets for dessert. The Tempe Cajun joint also offers a Creole remoulade sauce that is out of this world."

"This cute little coffee shop near Phoenix is located in the back of a flower shop called Rowan Tree; the two are inseparable, so a walk in here is bound to fill you with lovely aromas and maybe even the urge to buy a beautiful bouquet. As for beverages, try the “Walter White”. It’s criminally delicious; if you get one, just make sure you mention who sent you!"

"The Valley’s homegrown Mexican food staple is offering deep discounts on its best-loved menu items for takeout and delivery including the Original Chimichanga with shredded beef or chicken in a crispy flour tortilla and topped with relleno sauce, sour cream, cheese and pico de gallo. As an added benefit to the community, Macayo’s is selling hard to come by essentials like water and gatorade as well as doing food drop offs to local hospitals. Cost: $9.99, order by calling your nearest location or via DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub"

"Staying power: Woody and Victoria Johnson started the Macayo's empire with a little restaurant called Woody’s El Nido. Today, the family-owned chain has 10 branches in Arizona and two in Las Vegas. The original Central Avenue location was the talk of town when President Obama and his family paid the restaurant a surprise visit in 2009."

"Macayo’s was around 20 years before that and as part of its 75 years of legacy in the Valley, has been serving up delicious Mexican food across the Valley. These two big game buffets are meant to feed nearly an entire football team!. The Wild Card Package (serves four to six) for $42.99, includes:"

"A three-course dinner ($44.95) will be served 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. and offer choice of a salad or lobster bisque starter, an entrée of pan roasted teriyaki glazed turkey and a full complement of sides like Portuguese sausage stuffing, sesame carrots and truffle mashed potatoes. Select a maple brown sugar pumpkin tart or chocolate torte for dessert."

"The outdoor dining and atmosphere couldn't be better with the beautiful JW Marriott hotel grounds the exterior. Roy's offers an aloha hour most evenings featuring special appetizers and beverages. The restaurant is known for its high-end Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting."

"VooDoo Daddy’s Steam Kitchen is a locally owned and operated Cajun, Creole and Caribbean restaurant in Tempe that focuses on bold flavors and a fun atmosphere.The New Orleans-style patio is home to live jazz music every Friday and Saturday night from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Their menu includes Big Easy favorites like po’boys, gumbo and etouffee, as well as a number of craft cocktails."

"If you love Cajun and Creole food, VooDoo Daddy’s Steam Kitchen in Tempe has your jambalaya and gumbo fix. There’s also red beans and rice, po’boys, etouffee, shrimp and grits, and certainly beignets for dessert. The Tempe Cajun joint also offers a Creole remoulade sauce that is out of this world."

"This Italian restaurant near Phoenix comes from a storied past and carries with it the countryside inspirations that came from the early lives of the owners in a small fishing village from the “heel” of Italy. Not to mention the fact that it rocks a mean pizza, to boot!"

"This pizzeria prides itself on keeping the East Coast traditions alive in a snug environment made for the family as well as for food. There’s nothing better than a pizza made by an Italian-American family who knows pizza!"