Arizona: Heating Things Up with Dairy-Free Dining & Takeout Options

Last Update in August 2023! From Chimichangas to Cheese Crisps, some of Arizona’s most popular foods are loaded with dairy. But the Grand Canyon state is also a pioneer in fresh, plant-based cuisine and is known for modern takes on native dishes. This means quite a few restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and ice cream shops in Arizona are friendly to dairy-free diners. And we’re gathering them here for you to discover. This collection is based on research and reader recommendations (send yours!) that’s divided into restaurants & shops by city (first) and major chains found throughout the state (second). And we’ve started a section for specialty dairy-free foods produced in this state.

We Update Continuously! You can ignore the original date on this post going forward. We update the information below whenever we’re alerted to a new recommendation, change, or closure.

Photo from The Coronado PHX in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dairy-Free Arizona: Recommended Restaurants & Shops

Native Arizona cuisine is heavy in Mexican dishes, but with more desert influence than neighboring California. Look for different types of cactus on the menu (nopal cactus is surprisingly high in calcium!), touches of mesquite flavor, and tear-inducing chiltepin peppers, which grow wild in the desert. Local favorites like pozole, tamales, and Navajo tacos (made with a fry bread) are often dairy-free when served without cheese. So be sure to ask if you see them on the menu!

We’ve listed the recommendations below alphabetically by city and then by the restaurant or shop name. For large chains with locations throughout the state, see the Major Restaurant & Grocery Chains section below. We have dedicated posts with dairy-free details for many of the big guys.

⭐️ = Restaurant is either dairy-free, has a dairy-free menu, has dairy-free labels on their menu(s), or lists top allergens with menu items. (At the time of our last review.)

Anthem

• Clean Juice – They make their own cold-pressed cashew milks and offer dairy-free acai bowls, smoothie bowls, smoothies, toasts, and some other eats. Please note that their flatbread wraps (the bread itself) contain dairy, but all other menu items can be ordered dairy-free by omitting the cheese or substituting vegan protein for the whey protein (in the proteins smoothies).

Arcadia

• ProteinHouse – They offer a range of protein-packed breakfasts, salads, bowls, burgers, and wraps with several dairy-free options, and a vegan option in each category. They even have vegan protein pancakes. They offer vegan protein, and can make a select group of smoothies dairy-free, but keep in mind, they use a lot of whey in their blenders (including to make their acai bowls).

Avondale

• Cafe Zupas – This casual chain has a good handful of naturally dairy-free menu items, like the Thai Steak Salad, Nuts About Berries Salad, Asian Steak & Quinoa Bowl, Chicken Noodle Soup, and Chickpea & Vegetable. Most of their other bowls and salads can also be made dairy-free on request. You can even contact them ahead for options. But take note that their breads (for sandwiches) and BBQ sauce did contain milk when we last checked.
• Fired Pie – This is an Arizona-only, build-your-own pizza and salad chain offering dairy-free cheese, vegan meat alternatives, and an array of toppings.
• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.

Bisbee

• Pussycat Gelato – This “true gelato” shop whips up several dairy-free and vegan sorbetto flavors daily.

Casa Grande

• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.

Chandler

• Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
• Cafe Zupas – This casual chain has a good handful of naturally dairy-free menu items, like the Thai Steak Salad, Nuts About Berries Salad, Asian Steak & Quinoa Bowl, Chicken Noodle Soup, and Chickpea & Vegetable. Most of their other bowls and salads can also be made dairy-free on request. You can even contact them ahead for options. But take note that their breads (for sandwiches) and BBQ sauce did contain milk when we last checked.
• Fired Pie – This is an Arizona-only, build-your-own pizza and salad chain offering dairy-free cheese, vegan meat alternatives, and an array of toppings.
• JINYA Ramen Bar – Believe it or not, many ramen bases contain milk. But JINYA offers a couple vegan ramen options and most of their ramen dishes, soups, and expansive small plates are dairy-free. They have a great comprehensive allergen chart.
• Original ChopShop – This healthy eating chain serves several dairy-free protein bowls, acai and pitaya bowls, chia puddings, and a few breakfast eats. Many yo their wraps and sandwiches can also be custom ordered without dairy, since they do have dairy-free bread and tortilla options, and they also have dairy-free, gluten-free tortillas. They offer a fairly good allergen filters and menus, but you do have to inquire for custom orders.
• Pita Jungle – This fast casual Arizona chain serves Mediterranean eats and has a healthy-size vegan menu. They also offer a great allergen chart, and have even more dairy-free options to choose from. Ample gluten-free choices are also available.
• Pizza Twist – They have an extensive vegan pizza menu with dairy-free cheese, all types of sauces, and a plethora of dairy-free toppings. Almost any pizza on their menu can be ordered without dairy.
• Raw Organic Juice Bar ⭐️- If you’re looking for juices, smoothies, meal replacement shakes, or acai bowls that are all made dairy-free, then this local plant-based shop is the place to go.
• Rewind Craft Soft Serve + Tea ⭐️- They have a base ice cream that you blend with your mix-ins of choice. The menu includes a vegan coconut milk ice cream (for an extra charge) for soft serve and shakes and coconut or almond milk for their “Milk + Cereal Bowl” selection. This specialty shop also serves a big array of matcha lattes, milk teas, and coffee drinks.
• Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q – They offer an allergen chart, and at last check, all of their meats and most of their sandwiches were dairy-free, and all of their sauces were gluten-free and top allergen-free. We also noted dairy-free brownies and a handful of side options, but note that their breakfast menu is much heavier in dairy.
• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.
• Sugarloaf Lane Bakery ⭐️ – This is a home-based vegan bakery that makes an array of pastries which you can order, or find locally in some shops. They also bake custom order cakes.
• The Kind Bean ⭐️– Except for the option of dairy milk, this is a dairy-free and vegan coffeehouse with a prolific menu. They offer numerous savory toasts, sweet toasts, pastries, desserts, and grab & go breakfast and lunch items. Their drink menu includes a big range of mochas, teas, and other specialty drinks.
• The Screamery – Their house-made ice cream collection includes a creamy dairy-free flavor and an all-fruit sorbet.
• Wildflower Bread Company – This popular state bakery and cafe is transparent with allergens and ingredients, so you can easily plan ahead with their website. They have many dairy-free breads, some dairy-free sandwiches and salads, and other items you can custom order by using their detailed allergen charts.

Clarkdale

• Virgin Cheese / ​Hopewell Mine On Main ⭐️ – They craft traditionally cultured, ​organic cashew cream based cheeses in a range of varieties. They also offer charcuterie boards, cheesecake cups, and more.

Flagstaff

• 1899 Bar & Grill ⭐️– Northern Arizona University opened its historic North Union doors to the public, and created this upscale restaurant. It’s historic, elegant, and kindly caters to special diet needs. The classic American menu is labeled for dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and dishes that contain nuts. And the selection can include dishes like dairy-free fish and chips and vegan mac and cheese. But please note that they only have one fryer. If concerned about cross-contamination in the fryer, inquire about any dairy cooked in it. Menu options do change.
• Cornish Pasty Co. – This local chain (with one location in Flagstaff) serves a huge menu of authentic British pasties, including several vegan options. They even one for dessert! The rest of their menu is also generously dotted with vegan and gluten-free labels.
• Flagstaff CSA & Local Market – As the name implies, they’re a produce CSA that also has a small market of local goods, including some dairy-free options.
• Local Juicery ⭐️ – This is far more than a juice shop and nearly everything they make is dairy free. They offer healthy toasts with cashew crema, gluten-free waffles and breakfast bowls, salads, raw entrees, smoothies, and more. Their focus is plant-based, but they do have a few items with eggs, bee products, or grass fed butter.
• Macy’s European Coffeehouse & Bakery – You can stop by to pick up breakfast, lunch, a pastry, or coffee at this all-vegetarian restaurant. They have many vegan options, and can even do custom order dairy-free cakes, pies, and other baked goods. Gluten-free options are also available.
• Pita Jungle – This fast casual Arizona chain serves Mediterranean eats and has a healthy-size vegan menu. They also offer a great allergen chart, and have even more dairy-free options to choose from. Ample gluten-free choices are also available.
• The Flame Broiler ⭐️ – They contacted us to announce they run a completely dairy-free restaurant chain. It’s a counter-serve spot that makes healthy Asian-style rice bowls free of MSG, high fructose corn syrup, and trans fats. There menu is actually quite simple, with chicken, angus beef, and tofu for the protein options (you can order half and half!), and your choice of white or brown rice, veggies, rice and veggies, or salad. Your order is served without sauce, but they have Magic Sauce, Magic Dressing, and a trio of Hot Sauces (regular, hot hot, and triple hot). They have vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options and a kid’s size. This chain is primarily in California, but they have a few locations in Arizona.
• The Toasted Owl Cafe – Their breakfast menu is limited for special diet needs, but for lunch they have a full vegan menu, and many more sandwiches and burgers that can be made dairy-free on request.
• Wildflower Bread Company – This popular state bakery and cafe is transparent with allergens and ingredients, so you can easily plan ahead with their website. They have many dairy-free breads, some dairy-free sandwiches and salads, and other items you can custom order by using their detailed allergen charts.

Gilbert

• 212 Ice Cream Studio – You can select from several vegan scoop flavors at this Arizona mini-chain. They have a couple locations in Gilbert. In addition to scoops, they have create your own soft-serve and milkshake options with an organic vegan base and dairy-free almond milk. Toppings include fruits, cereals, and some other dairy-free options. Vegan cones are also available on request. And Whitney emailed to let us know “they will sanitize all equipment for those of us with contact issues!”
• Berry Divine – This company focuses purely on acai. They make their own dairy-free and vegan acai soft serve for bowls and smoothies. According to the company, no dairy is added to the machine.
• Cafe Zupas – This casual chain has a good handful of naturally dairy-free menu items, like the Thai Steak Salad, Nuts About Berries Salad, Asian Steak & Quinoa Bowl, Chicken Noodle Soup, and Chickpea & Vegetable. Most of their other bowls and salads can also be made dairy-free on request. You can even contact them ahead for options. But take note that their breads (for sandwiches) and BBQ sauce did contain milk when we last checked.
• Cinnaholic ⭐️ – This popular vegan cinnamon roll chain has one location in Arizona.
• Clean Juice – They make their own cold-pressed cashew milks and offer dairy-free acai bowls, smoothie bowls, smoothies, toasts, and some other eats. Please note that their flatbread wraps (the bread itself) contain dairy, but all other menu items can be ordered dairy-free by omitting the cheese or substituting vegan protein for the whey protein (in the proteins smoothies).
• Creamistry – Their instant liquid nitrogen ice cream and shakes can be ordered with one of their many dairy-free bases: vegan cashew, vegan coconut, or sorbet (several fruit flavors). They have an array of flavors and toppings.
• Fired Pie – This is an Arizona-only, build-your-own pizza and salad chain offering dairy-free cheese, vegan meat alternatives, and an array of toppings.
• Flower Child – This healthy restaurant chain serves salads, bowls, and plates with choose your own protein and side options. Their modern “hippie” menu is loaded with organic produce, whole grains (gluten-free, too), and house dressings. Their menu is littered with vegan and paleo options, and most items either are, or can be made dairy-free on request.
• Fuzzy’s Taco Shop ⭐️ – This casual Tex-Mex chain provides a dairy-free menu that even tells you how to custom order just about anything on the menu. They offer burritos, tacos, bowls, breakfasts, salads, and even nachos sans cheese.
• Genuine Fresche – They use coconut milk or almond milk in their smoothie bowls, acai bowls, smoothies, and power shakes. But use caution as they also blend whey into some. Luckily, they have hemp seeds, pea proteins, and nut butters as alternate protein options, but be sure to request a clean blender.
• Island Fin Poke – Almost everything on their menu is dairy-free, and it includes some unique Hawaiian touches, like spam as a poke bowl option and dairy-free Dole Whip for dessert.
• Joe’s Real BBQ ⭐️ – Though they aren’t a chain, this restaurant boasts a virtual, detailed allergen menu. You can easily find dairy-free options (of which there are plenty) and even find out how to special order by clicking on items. They also offer pulled jackfruit for vegan diners.
• Picazzo’s – This Italian eatery is 100% gluten-free, and we’ve heard quite friendly to dairy-free diners. They actually have a HUGE vegan menu, with far more than you could hope for.
• Pita Jungle – This fast casual Arizona chain serves Mediterranean eats and has a healthy-size vegan menu. They also offer a great allergen chart, and have even more dairy-free options to choose from. Ample gluten-free choices are also available.
• ProteinHouse – They offer a range of protein-packed breakfasts, salads, bowls, burgers, and wraps with several dairy-free options, and a vegan option in each category. They even have vegan protein pancakes. They offer vegan protein, and can make a select group of smoothies dairy-free, but keep in mind, they use a lot of whey in their blenders (including to make their acai bowls).
• Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q – They offer an allergen chart, and at last check, all of their meats and most of their sandwiches were dairy-free, and all of their sauces were gluten-free and top allergen-free. We also noted dairy-free brownies and a handful of side options, but note that their breakfast menu is much heavier in dairy.
• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.
• Snooze A.M. Eatery – They serve some plant-powered, dairy-free menu items, like vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, porridge, and buddha bowls. Some additional dishes can be custom ordered dairy free.
• The Uprooted Kitchen ⭐️ – It’s billed as a plant-based eatery, and is completely dairy-free, egg-free, and meat-free. They do use honey in a few items, so they don’t identify as a fully vegan establishment. The menu can change weekly, but includes a healthy array of breakfast, lunch, and dessert items. They also shun refined sugars, use wholesome local and organic ingredients, and use minimal oil.
• Venezia’s New York Style Pizzeria – Thy offer Follow Your Heart dairy-free cheese alternative and vegan Field Roast and Morningstar Farms “meats” for pizzas. Beyond pizza, they have zero crust bowls, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and starter options.
• Wildflower Bread Company – This popular state bakery and cafe is transparent with allergens and ingredients, so you can easily plan ahead with their website. They have many dairy-free breads, some dairy-free sandwiches and salads, and other items you can custom order by using their detailed allergen charts.

Glendale

• 212 Ice Cream Studio – They offer various vegan scoop flavors and create your own soft-serve and milkshake options with an organic vegan base and dairy-free almond milk. Toppings include fruits, cereals, and some other dairy-free options. Vegan cones are also available.
• Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – This old-fashioned ice creamery chain churns several dairy-free oat milk ice cream flavors, like vegan vanilla, cookies and cream, white raspberry truffle, and more. They also offer sorbets.
• Cafe Zupas – This casual chain has a good handful of naturally dairy-free menu items, like the Thai Steak Salad, Nuts About Berries Salad, Asian Steak & Quinoa Bowl, Chicken Noodle Soup, and Chickpea & Vegetable. Most of their other bowls and salads can also be made dairy-free on request. You can even contact them ahead for options. But take note that their breads (for sandwiches) and BBQ sauce did contain milk when we last checked.
• Clean Eatz – This healthy fast casual chain offers a straight-forward allergen guide and many options for building your own bowl, salad, or wrap.
• Fired Pie – This is an Arizona-only, build-your-own pizza and salad chain offering dairy-free cheese, vegan meat alternatives, and an array of toppings.
• Picazzo’s – This Italian eatery is 100% gluten-free, and we’ve heard quite friendly to dairy-free diners. They actually have a HUGE vegan menu, with far more than you could hope for.
• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.
• Pita Jungle – This fast casual Arizona chain serves Mediterranean eats and has a healthy-size vegan menu. They also offer a great allergen chart, and have even more dairy-free options to choose from. Ample gluten-free choices are also available.
• The Vegan Taste ⭐️ – Renowned vegan chef Jason Wyrick serves the valley with plant-based meal delivery and pop-up dinners.
• Wildflower Bread Company – This popular state bakery and cafe is transparent with allergens and ingredients, so you can easily plan ahead with their website. They have many dairy-free breads, some dairy-free sandwiches and salads, and other items you can custom order by using their detailed allergen charts.
• Wow Wow Lemonade – Enjoy fresh-pressed lemonades (with sugar-free options), dairy-free acai bowls, superfood smoothies, several toasts, and grain bowls at this Hawaiian-inspired restaurant chain. Most of their menu is dairy-free and they have many vegan options.
• Yogurtology – They typically offer one dairy-free sorbet and one dairy-free and vegan creamy flavor daily at this soft serve shop. Both options rotate regularly.

Goodyear

• Angry Crab Shack – Southern-style seafood is at your dairy-free fingertips at this fledgling franchise. They offer an allergen chart with quite a few dairy-free options. Their seafood boils are all on limits with water-based sauces (instead of butter), and they also have some dairy-free po’boys, salads, fish & chips, gator nuggets, and chicken nuggets, for less adventurous eaters.
• Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q – They offer an allergen chart, and at last check, all of their meats and most of their sandwiches were dairy-free, and all of their sauces were gluten-free and top allergen-free. We also noted dairy-free brownies and a handful of side options, but note that their breakfast menu is much heavier in dairy.
• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.
• Wildflower Bread Company – This popular state bakery and cafe is transparent with allergens and ingredients, so you can easily plan ahead with their website. They have many dairy-free breads, some dairy-free sandwiches and salads, and other items you can custom order by using their detailed allergen charts.

Lake Havasu City

• The Flame Broiler ⭐️ – They contacted us to announce they run a completely dairy-free restaurant chain. It’s a counter-serve spot that makes healthy Asian-style rice bowls free of MSG, high fructose corn syrup, and trans fats. There menu is actually quite simple, with chicken, angus beef, and tofu for the protein options (you can order half and half!), and your choice of white or brown rice, veggies, rice and veggies, or salad. Your order is served without sauce, but they have Magic Sauce, Magic Dressing, and a trio of Hot Sauces (regular, hot hot, and triple hot). They have vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options and a kid’s size. This chain is primarily in California, but they have a few locations in Arizona.

Litchfield Park

• Blue Sky Organic Farms – Just like it sounds, they sell abundant produce, homemade goodies, and locally produced brands. You’ll find some dairy-free gems there!
• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.

Mesa

• Angry Crab Shack – Southern-style seafood is at your dairy-free fingertips at this fledgling franchise. They offer an allergen chart with quite a few dairy-free options. Their seafood boils are all on limits with water-based sauces (instead of butter), and they also have some dairy-free po’boys, salads, fish & chips, gator nuggets, and chicken nuggets, for less adventurous eaters.
• Cafe Zupas – This casual chain has a good handful of naturally dairy-free menu items, like the Thai Steak Salad, Nuts About Berries Salad, Asian Steak & Quinoa Bowl, Chicken Noodle Soup, and Chickpea & Vegetable. Most of their other bowls and salads can also be made dairy-free on request. You can even contact them ahead for options. But take note that their breads (for sandwiches) and BBQ sauce did contain milk when we last checked.
• Cornish Pasty Co. – This is an Arizona based chain (with one location in Mesa) that serves a huge menu of authentic British pasties, including several vegan options. The rest of their menu is also generously dotted with vegan and gluten-free labels.
• Extreme Pizza – They have a whole menu of vegan signature pizzas, and of course, you can build your own dairy-free pizza. You can also custom order one of their many salads.
• Fired Pie – This is an Arizona-only, build-your-own pizza and salad chain offering dairy-free cheese, vegan meat alternatives, and an array of toppings.
• Intentional Foods Cafe & Market ⭐️ – The atmosphere is casual, but the food receives the utmost care at this top allergen-free restaurant. They serve brunch, lunch, and dinner, 5 days a week, and also offer fresh-baked pastries, like donuts and cupcakes.
• Mad Greens – They have a great allergen chart, and most of their salads, grain bowls, and wraps can be ordered dairy-free, simply by omitting the cheese and swapping the sauce/dressing if needed. They also have build-your-own options.
• Main Street Harvest – This grocer focuses on locally made fresh foods and products. They always have some tasty dairy-free and vegan items on hand.
• Original ChopShop – This healthy eating chain serves several dairy-free protein bowls, acai and pitaya bowls, chia puddings, and a few breakfast eats. Many yo their wraps and sandwiches can also be custom ordered without dairy, since they do have dairy-free bread and tortilla options, and they also have dairy-free, gluten-free tortillas. They offer a fairly good allergen filters and menus, but you do have to inquire for custom orders.
• Pita Jungle – This fast casual Arizona chain serves Mediterranean eats and has a healthy-size vegan menu. They also offer a great allergen chart, and have even more dairy-free options to choose from. Ample gluten-free choices are also available.
• Proof Bread – The breads at this sourdough bakery are almost all dairy-free, and they label the vegan options. Some of the non-vegan breads are dairy-free (made with honey) so ask if you don’t see the label.
• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.
• Venezia’s New York Style Pizzeria – Thy offer Follow Your Heart dairy-free cheese alternative and vegan Field Roast and Morningstar Farms “meats” for pizzas. Beyond pizza, they have zero crust bowls, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and starter options.

Oro Valley

• Peachwave – If you’re craving something cool and creamy, pop into this froyo chain for some dairy-free Dole Whip or sorbet soft serve! They usually have a few flavors each day.
• Wow Wow Lemonade – Enjoy fresh-pressed lemonades (with sugar-free options), dairy-free acai bowls, superfood smoothies, several toasts, and grain bowls at this Hawaiian-inspired restaurant chain. Most of their menu is dairy-free and they have many vegan options.
• Zpizza – This is a California build-your-own pizza chain with one location (with taproom!) in Arizona. They offer Daiya vegan cheese alternative, use vegan dough, offer a vegan, gluten-free pizza crust, and have Beyond Meat crumbles. You can also choose organic tomato sauce, housemade marinara sauce, or housemade roasted garlic sauce, and top it with any non-cheese toppings for “just dairy free.” At last check, everything on their menu was dairy-free, except the dairy cheeses, ranch dressings, caesar dressing, basil pesto sauce, and meatballs. But confirm in store before ordering!

Peoria

• Angry Crab Shack – Southern-style seafood is at your dairy-free fingertips at this fledgling franchise. They offer an allergen chart with quite a few dairy-free options. Their seafood boils are all on limits with water-based sauces (instead of butter), and they also have some dairy-free po’boys, salads, fish & chips, gator nuggets, and chicken nuggets, for less adventurous eaters.
• Creamistry – Their instant liquid nitrogen ice cream and shakes can be ordered with one of their many dairy-free bases: vegan cashew, vegan coconut, or sorbet (several fruit flavors). They have an array of flavors and toppings.
• Mad Greens – They have a great allergen chart, and most of their salads, grain bowls, and wraps can be ordered dairy-free, simply by omitting the cheese and swapping the sauce/dressing if needed. They also have build-your-own options.
• Pita Jungle – This fast casual Arizona chain serves Mediterranean eats and has a healthy-size vegan menu. They also offer a great allergen chart, and have even more dairy-free options to choose from. Ample gluten-free choices are also available.
• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.
• Wildflower Bread Company – This popular state bakery and cafe is transparent with allergens and ingredients, so you can easily plan ahead with their website. They have many dairy-free breads, some dairy-free sandwiches and salads, and other items you can custom order by using their detailed allergen charts.
• Wow Wow Lemonade – Enjoy fresh-pressed lemonades (with sugar-free options), dairy-free acai bowls, superfood smoothies, several toasts, and grain bowls at this Hawaiian-inspired restaurant chain. Most of their menu is dairy-free and they have many vegan options.

Phoenix

• Angry Crab Shack – Southern-style seafood is at your dairy-free fingertips at this fledgling franchise. They offer an allergen chart with quite a few dairy-free options. Their seafood boils are all on limits with water-based sauces (instead of butter), and they also have some dairy-free po’boys, salads, fish & chips, gator nuggets, and chicken nuggets, for less adventurous eaters.
• Bean Sprouts Cafe – Bean Sprouts plants cafés inside family destinations across the country. This one is inside the Arizona Science Center. Their playful yet healthy menu is allergy-friendly, and boasts a few different dairy-free options for kids and adults.
• Berry Divine – This company focuses purely on acai. They make their own dairy-free and vegan acai soft serve for bowls and smoothies. According to the company, no dairy is added to the machine.
• Cafe Zupas – This casual chain has a good handful of naturally dairy-free menu items, like the Thai Steak Salad, Nuts About Berries Salad, Asian Steak & Quinoa Bowl, Chicken Noodle Soup, and Chickpea & Vegetable. Most of their other bowls and salads can also be made dairy-free on request. You can even contact them ahead for options. But take note that their breads (for sandwiches) and BBQ sauce did contain milk when we last checked.
• Clean Eatz – This healthy fast casual chain offers a straight-forward allergen guide and many options for building your own bowl, salad, or wrap.
• Cornish Pasty Co. – You can get your vegan pasties in Phoenix, too (they have one location in this city), along with potatoes, baked beans, and salad.
• Dark Hall Coffee ⭐️ – Of course Central Phoenix has a vegan coffee shop! Their coffee menu ranges from classic to vibrantly creative, and they offer pastries, which are baked fresh daily. They can include layer cakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and more.
• Desert Swirl Frozen Yogurt & Ice Cream – This local shop has a full line of gluten-free and vegan soft serve made with almond milk and just eight ingredients. They can also help you with topping options, and can whip up dairy-free smoothies, milkshakes, sundaes, and banana splits.
• Earth Plant Based Cuisine ⭐️ – From Boss Nachos to The Bruno Burger, this restaurant proves they don’t mess around. Their Mexican-American menu is completely vegan, and they even offer dessert, like churro ice cream sandwiches and monster shakes.
• Eat by Stacey Weber ⭐️- They offer prepared meals for takeout, and label each option for dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan customers. The grab & go or heat & eat menu includes a range of healthy, organic entrees, burgers, sides, and they even offer several sweet dairy-free treats.
• Everbowl – They specialize in cool, creamy superfood bowls, including acai, pitaya, blue majik, and more, layered with various other bases and toppings. Almost their entire menu is dairy free (they do offer whey protein) and vegan (they have honey and bee pollen as options).
• Fired Pie – This is an Arizona-only, build-your-own pizza and salad chain offering dairy-free cheese, vegan meat alternatives, and an array of toppings.
• Flower Child – This healthy restaurant chain serves salads, bowls, and plates with choose your own protein and side options. Their modern “hippie” menu is loaded with organic produce, whole grains (gluten-free, too), and house dressings. Their menu is littered with vegan and paleo options, and most items either are, or can be made dairy-free on request. They have a few locations in Phoenix.
• Giving Tree Cafe ⭐️ – This organic vegan gluten-free cafe has a hip vibe and a menu to match. It includes fresh spins on all day breakfast, starters, soups, salads, pizzas, burgers, and other comforting mains that are “99% organic” and “99% made in house.” They also whip up a selection of “superfood” desserts.
• Green ⭐️ – I’ve read nothing but rave reviews about this purely plant-based restaurant. They use fresh and organic ingredients, vegan cheeses, and mock meats to create all types of bites, burritos, hearty sandwiches, and burgers for lunch and dinner. And once you’re done, you can go next door to Nami for dessert!
• Gluten-Free Creations – This is a dedicated gluten-free bakery, and has been since 2003. They aren’t strictly dairy free, but are very upfront about which items don’t contain dairy, and there are quite a few of them. Whether ordering online or heading in store, you can find dairy-free bread, muffins, desserts, and more.
• Hopdoddy Burger Bar – Their focus is clear, and their menu is transparent. They tell you what allergens are in each component of each burger! They offer vegan wheat buns and vegan cheese, so most of their craft burgers can be custom ordered without dairy. They also have a vegan burger on the menu. At last check, other shareables, like crispy tenders and fries, were also dairy-free.
• Infruition ⭐️ – Formerly known as Foxy Fruit Bowls & Smoothies, this is THE spot for cool, healthy treats. According to staff, their entire menu is dairy-free, and it includes a range of acai bowls, smoothies, lattes, toasts, nice cream milkshakes, gluten-free cookie dough bites, and other treats.
• Jewel’s Bakery & Cafe ⭐️ – This 100% gluten-free, family-run restaurant offers a dairy-free menu! And it’s quite lengthy, too. It includes house-made popcorn chicken, donut holes, chicken & waffles, pancake breakfasts, and so much more. They also offer a vegan menu that’s more petite, but still diverse and carefully created.
• La Grande Orange Pizzeria & Bakeshop – This is a curated general store, wine shop, pizzeria, bakery, and breakfast spot with something for everyone. Their menus include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free labels, and many more items can be made dairy-free on request. They offer some specialty items of interest, like cashew cheese for their pizzas and vegan cookies.
• Mad Greens – They have a great allergen chart, and most of their salads, grain bowls, and wraps can be ordered dairy-free, simply by omitting the cheese and swapping the sauce/dressing if needed. They also have build-your-own options.
• Nami ⭐️ – This is a cool little vegan ice cream, coffee, brunch, and pastry shop in a renovated house in downtown Phoenix. It’s located next door to the owner’s vegan bistro, Green. Nami’s claim to fame is their organic tSoynami soft serve ice cream treats that have Blizzard-like appeal. But their menu includes many other enticing treats.
• Original ChopShop – This healthy eating chain serves several dairy-free protein bowls, acai and pitaya bowls, chia puddings, and a few breakfast eats. Many yo their wraps and sandwiches can also be custom ordered without dairy, since they do have dairy-free bread and tortilla options, and they also have dairy-free, gluten-free tortillas. They offer a fairly good allergen filters and menus, but you do have to inquire for custom orders.
• Picazzo’s – This Italian eatery is 100% gluten-free, and we’ve heard quite friendly to dairy-free diners. They actually have a HUGE vegan menu, with far more than you could hope for.
• Pita Jungle – This fast casual Arizona chain serves Mediterranean eats and has a healthy-size vegan menu. They also offer a great allergen chart, and have even more dairy-free options to choose from. Ample gluten-free choices are also available.
• Rush Bowls – This smoothie and smoothie bowl chain isn’t dairy-free, but they are happy to accommodate. They offer oat, almond, coconut, and soymilk options. Some menu items call for froyo, but you can sub banana for no charge, or acai for an additional charge. At last check, most of their toppers and all of their boosts (except for whey – they do have soy protein available) were made without dairy.
• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.
• Seasons 52 – See our Seasons 52 Dairy-Free Menu Guide for full details.
• Smallcakes Ahwatukee – This custom order cake shop offers gluten-free and vegan cakes in a range of flavor options.
• Snooze A.M. Eatery – They serve some plant-powered, dairy-free menu items, like vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, porridge, and buddha bowls. Some additional dishes can be custom ordered dairy free.
• Sweet Republic – Their vegan sorbet selection includes fruity varieties and richer chocolate and coconut flavors. They also serve vegan floats.
• The Coronado PHX – This is a vegetarian eatery located in the historic Coronado neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona. Their staff serves breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner, and they also offer a coffee shop and full bar on site. Most of the menu is vegan, but they do offer eggs and dairy for some dishes. The staff seems happy to accommodate almost any dietary restrictions, and they offer specialty items like dairy-free sour cream.
• The Screamery – Their house-made ice cream collection includes a creamy dairy-free flavor and an all-fruit sorbet.
• The Vegan Taste ⭐️ – Chef Jason Wyrick runs Casa Terra in Glendale, where he also churns out vegan meals for delivery. They service the greater Phoenix area.
• The Yard Milkshake Bar – This growing chain serves ridiculously indulgent milkshakes, and they have vegan options on their menu. We spotted this crazy chocolate concoction made with oat milk ice cream, chocolate soymilk, dairy-free whip, and vegan cookies. You can also build your own shake. They usually have a couple creamy dairy-free ice cream flavors available.
• Tipsy Scoop – This adults-only ice cream barlour churns boozy ice cream in some rather unique flavors. They always have a selection of dairy-free and vegan sorbets, and also have the occasional creamy variety, along with some creative toppings. You can visit one of their shops, or get pints (and toppings) delivered to your home. The deliver locally and ship.
• Tocaya Organica – The base menu at this healthy Mexican chain is vegan, but you then choose your protein and/or cheese of choice. They serve salads, bowls, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, soups, and sides, and have dairy-free meats, plant-based meat alternatives, vegan cremas, and cheese alternatives available.
• True Food Kitchen – See our True Food Dairy-Free Guide for more details.
• Tryst Cafe – Their menus are clearly labeled for gluten-free and vegan, with vegan options dotted throughout their breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert menus. Some additional items are or can be ordered dairy-free.
• Urban Beans ⭐️ – We were drawn in by the amazing baked goods and cakes they post on social media. But this plant-based restaurant also serves a full menu of savory brunch and lunch dishes, complete with house-made vegan cheeses and mock meats. And they have a deli menu with meals to go, like lasagna and tamales.
• Urban Cookies Bakeshop – Pop into this local store for an almond milk latte flavored with housemade syrup and a pastry. They are a traditional bakery, but offer daily vegan and gluten-free items. These can include cupcakes, cookies, and donuts. They also have vegan layer cakes ready to go, but do not make custom cakes.
• Vegan and Vine ⭐️ – Small plates, salads, sandwiches, and other shareables are the specialty at this cafe, market, and wine shop.
• Vegan vs Fries ⭐️ – This is a spin-off from Man vs Fries that offers a Mexican-inspired, vegan menu of fries, burritos, quesadillas, and more. They work on order and pick-up or delivery only.
• Venezia’s New York Style Pizzeria – Thy offer Follow Your Heart dairy-free cheese alternative and vegan Field Roast and Morningstar Farms “meats” for pizzas. Beyond pizza, they have zero crust bowls, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and starter options.
• Wildflower Bread Company – This popular state bakery and cafe is transparent with allergens and ingredients, so you can easily plan ahead with their website. They have many dairy-free breads, some dairy-free sandwiches and salads, and other items you can custom order by using their detailed allergen charts.
• Wow Wow Lemonade – Enjoy fresh-pressed lemonades (with sugar-free options), dairy-free acai bowls, superfood smoothies, several toasts, and grain bowls at this Hawaiian-inspired restaurant chain. Most of their menu is dairy-free and they have many vegan options.
• Yogurtology – They typically offer one dairy-free sorbet and one dairy-free and vegan creamy flavor daily at this soft serve shop. Both options rotate regularly.
• Yum AF Bakery ⭐️ – The “AF” stands for allergy-friendly at this gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, and vegan home bakery. They specialize in cookies and cupcakes, which they sell through several shops in the area. See their website for current locations.

Prescott

• Pangaea Bakery – They frequently have a few vegan sweet treats, custom dairy-free savory eats, and some dairy-free products in their specialty shop.
• The Local – Thank you to a reader for recommending this restaurant. They have a vegan menu on request, and also cater to gluten-free guests.
• The Raven Cafe ⭐️ – Thank you to a reader for recommending this local cafe. Their menu is clearly labeled with dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan options. The dairy-free choices range from shared plates, like vegan nachos and duck tacos, to entrees, like bowls and salads.
• Third Shot Coffee – They serve Berry Divine dairy-free acai soft serve in an array of acai bowls. They also offer oat, almond, and coconut milk for lattes.
• Wildflower Bread Company – This popular state bakery and cafe is transparent with allergens and ingredients, so you can easily plan ahead with their website. They have many dairy-free breads, some dairy-free sandwiches and salads, and other items you can custom order by using their detailed allergen charts.

Queen Creek

• Original ChopShop – This healthy eating chain serves several dairy-free protein bowls, acai and pitaya bowls, chia puddings, and a few breakfast eats. Many yo their wraps and sandwiches can also be custom ordered without dairy, since they do have dairy-free bread and tortilla options, and they also have dairy-free, gluten-free tortillas. They offer a fairly good allergen filters and menus, but you do have to inquire for custom orders.
• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.

San Tan Valley

• Angry Crab Shack – Southern-style seafood is at your dairy-free fingertips at this fledgling franchise. They offer an allergen chart with quite a few dairy-free options. Their seafood boils are all on limits with water-based sauces (instead of butter), and they also have some dairy-free po’boys, salads, fish & chips, gator nuggets, and chicken nuggets, for less adventurous eaters.
• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.

Scottsdale

• Angry Crab Shack – Southern-style seafood is at your dairy-free fingertips at this fledgling franchise. They offer an allergen chart with quite a few dairy-free options. Their seafood boils are all on limits with water-based sauces (instead of butter), and they also have some dairy-free po’boys, salads, fish & chips, gator nuggets, and chicken nuggets, for less adventurous eaters.
• BEG Bakery & Creamery ⭐️ – This is a butter-free, egg-free, gluten-free shop where almost everything is dairy-free and vegan. They bake all types of treats and use almond and macadamia nut milks to make their soft serve ice cream.
• Buzzed Bull Creamery – This create-your-own ice cream chain uses nitrogen to instantly freeze your chosen flavor. You can order it unbuzzed or buzzed (with alcohol), for those over 21. They have a dairy-free sorbet base and a dairy-free almond milk base. They also have guides to the dairy-free and vegan mix-ins on request, and can blend a custom milkshake just for you.
• Cornish Pasty Co. – Trendy Scottsdale has their own British pasty spot, too. The vegan options include the Cubano, Pot Pie, dessert Peanut Butter & Jelly, and more.
• Creamistry – Their instant liquid nitrogen ice cream and shakes can be ordered with one of their many dairy-free bases: vegan cashew, vegan coconut, or sorbet (several fruit flavors). They have an array of flavors and toppings.
• Everbowl – They specialize in cool, creamy superfood bowls, including acai, pitaya, blue majik, and more, layered with various other bases and toppings. Almost their entire menu is dairy free (they do offer whey protein) and vegan (they have honey and bee pollen as options).
• Farm & Craft – Many of the items are dairy-free, or can be ordered dairy-free on their fresh, healthy, and nicely diverse menu. They also have gluten-free options for almost everything, and offer vegan cheese. They’re big on choose-your-own-protein bowls, but also serve breakfast, flatbread, sandwiches, juices, smoothies, coffee drinks, and other nutritious beverages in an open-air setting.
• Fired Pie – This is an Arizona-only, build-your-own pizza and salad chain offering dairy-free cheese, vegan meat alternatives, and an array of toppings.
• Flower Child – This healthy restaurant chain serves salads, bowls, and plates with choose your own protein and side options. Their modern “hippie” menu is loaded with organic produce, whole grains (gluten-free, too), and house dressings. Their menu is littered with vegan and paleo options, and most items either are, or can be made dairy-free on request.
• Gluten-Free Creations – They have two locations, including this one in Scottsdale! This is a dedicated gluten-free bakery, and has been since 2003. They aren’t strictly dairy free, but are very upfront about which items don’t contain dairy, and there are quite a few of them. Whether ordering online or heading in store, you can find dairy-free bread, muffins, desserts, and more.
• Hopdoddy Burger Bar – Their focus is clear, and their menu is transparent. They tell you what allergens are in each component of each burger! They offer vegan wheat buns and vegan cheese, so most of their craft burgers can be custom ordered without dairy. They also have a vegan burger on the menu. At last check, other shareables, like crispy tenders and fries, were also dairy-free.
• Mad Greens – They have a great allergen chart, and most of their salads, grain bowls, and wraps can be ordered dairy-free, simply by omitting the cheese and swapping the sauce/dressing if needed. They also have build-your-own options.
• Original ChopShop – This healthy eating chain serves several dairy-free protein bowls, acai and pitaya bowls, chia puddings, and a few breakfast eats. Many yo their wraps and sandwiches can also be custom ordered without dairy, since they do have dairy-free bread and tortilla options, and they also have dairy-free, gluten-free tortillas. They offer a fairly good allergen filters and menus, but you do have to inquire for custom orders.
• Picazzo’s – This Italian eatery is 100% gluten-free, and we’ve heard quite friendly to dairy-free diners. They actually have a HUGE vegan menu, with far more than you could hope for.
• Pita Jungle – This fast casual Arizona chain serves Mediterranean eats and has a healthy-size vegan menu. They also offer a great allergen chart, and have even more dairy-free options to choose from. Ample gluten-free choices are also available.
• ProteinHouse – They offer a range of protein-packed breakfasts, salads, bowls, burgers, and wraps with several dairy-free options, and a vegan option in each category. They even have vegan protein pancakes. They offer vegan protein, and can make a select group of smoothies dairy-free, but keep in mind, they use a lot of whey in their blenders (including to make their acai bowls).
• Pussycat Gelato – This “true gelato” shop whips up several dairy-free and vegan sorbetto flavors daily.
• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.
• Sapiens Paleo Kitchen – You can get meal prep, grab takeout, or dine-in at this chef-owned French restaurant. Everything is free of gluten, grains, soy, beans, peanuts, corn, and refined sugar, but use caution with dairy. They bill themselves as dairy-free, but a few dishes use ghee or butter, and they do offer dairy cheese as an option for some dishes.
• Shakes & Cones ⭐️ – They label dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan menu items, and even have separate gluten-friendly and dairy-free menus on request. And the options are endless! They can do dairy-free dipped cones, nutty buddies, affogato, shakes, and more, and even have dairy-free coffee drinks and hot cocoa.
• Simon’s Hot Dogs – We’re not exactly sure what Columbian-style Hot Dogs are, but this is the place in Arizona to get them. They serve beef, chorizo, bratwurst, and two kinds of vegan hot dogs, and offer the biggest and most unique selection of toppings around. They also offer vegan options for most toppings, including vegan chili, vegan cheese, vegenaise, and vegan bacon bites. As an added bonus, they make vegan alfajores.
• Snooze A.M. Eatery – They serve some plant-powered, dairy-free menu items, like vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, porridge, and buddha bowls. Some additional dishes can be custom ordered dairy free.
• Sweet Republic – Their vegan sorbet selection includes fruity varieties and richer chocolate and coconut flavors. They also serve vegan floats.
• Toca Madera – You can enjoy dine-in or takeout from this upscale, organic Mexican restaurant. Their menu includes some creative vegan dishes, complete with vegan cojita and habanero crema. They can also prepare several other dishes without dairy on request.
• Tocaya Organica – The base menu at this healthy Mexican chain is vegan, but you then choose your protein and/or cheese of choice. They serve salads, bowls, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, soups, and sides, and have dairy-free meats, plant-based meat alternatives, vegan cremas, and cheese alternatives available.
• True Food Kitchen – See our True Food Dairy-Free Guide for more details.
• Wildflower Bread Company – This popular state bakery and cafe is transparent with allergens and ingredients, so you can easily plan ahead with their website. They have many dairy-free breads, some dairy-free sandwiches and salads, and other items you can custom order by using their detailed allergen charts.
• Yogurtology – They typically offer one dairy-free sorbet and one dairy-free and vegan creamy flavor daily at this soft serve shop. Both options rotate regularly.

Sedona

• Berry Divine – This company focuses purely on acai. They make their own dairy-free and vegan acai soft serve for bowls and smoothies. According to the company, no dairy is added to the machine.
• ChocolaTree Organic Eatery – This quirky cafe and sweet shop was recommended by Kristen at MOON and Spoon and Yum, “ChocolaTree carries an assortment of organic allergy-friendly items on their menu, soothing warm drinks & cocktails, locally-made dairy-free raw chocolates and they also have really lovely outdoor seating!” We’ve visited it, too, and enjoyed some of their unique menu items. This is a vegetarian spot, with vegan options clearly labeled. Most items can be made dairy-free on request, and they offer several vegan baked goods, too.
• Creekside Sedona – They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and have a good smattering of dairy-free options, along with a couple vegan items right on the menu. They are reportedly very friendly toward special diet needs.
• Dellepiane – This farm-to-table boasts American and Argentinian influences. Their menu has several vegan options, including lasagna, burgers, and more. They offer dairy-free cheese, and many items can be ordered without dairy.
• Food for the Soul by Mary / Date & Dine – This is a personal chef service that specializes in four course vegan and pescatarian meals. The chef is well versed in special diet needs, and focuses on dairy-free and gluten-free dining, too.
• Fresh & Natural Thai Kitchen – Thank you to Jessica for this recommendation! “Everything on the menu is completely dairy free. It states it right on the menu. Our ana. to dairy sons love it. It does not state on the website that the menu is dairy free but like I mentioned earlier it states that on the menu so when diners go there they will see it.” They offer a modern menu that pairs traditional Thai dishes with build-your-own bowl menus and Thai street food.
• Karen’s Gluten Free Bakeshop ⭐️ – This is also a dairy-free bakery that churns out a range of treats and also bakes custom order cakes. They have many vegan and paleo options.
• Lisa Pisa – They are friendly to cheeseless dairy-free requests, and actually have a cheeseless vegan pizza on the menu, complete with grilled eggplant, artichokes, and olive tapenade.
• Local Juicery ⭐️ – This is far more than a juice shop and nearly everything they make is dairy free. They offer healthy toasts with cashew crema, gluten-free waffles and breakfast bowls, salads, raw entrees, smoothies, and more. Their focus is plant-based, but they do have a few items with eggs, bee products, or grass fed butter.
• Picazzo’s – This Italian eatery is 100% gluten-free, and we’ve heard quite friendly to dairy-free diners. They actually have a HUGE vegan menu, with far more than you could hope for.
• Pussycat Gelato – This “true gelato” shop whips up several dairy-free and vegan sorbetto flavors daily.
• Tamaliza – They offer vegan tamales, enchiladas, tacos, and more, and most other “meat” items can be  ordered dairy free. They even have dairy-free tamales! Most items are also gluten free.
• The Golden Goose American Grill – They have a vegan salad entree on the menu, but also offer other dishes that can be made without dairy.
• The Secret Garden Cafe – Their menu includes a range of vegan sandwiches and even an chile rellenos with vegan cheese. Other sandwiches and dishes can be ordered dairy-free. They also have almond, oat, coconut, and soy milks for their coffee drinks.
• Wildflower Bread Company – This popular state bakery and cafe is transparent with allergens and ingredients, so you can easily plan ahead with their website. They have many dairy-free breads, some dairy-free sandwiches and salads, and other items you can custom order by using their detailed allergen charts.

Surprise

• Angry Crab Shack – Southern-style seafood is at your dairy-free fingertips at this fledgling franchise. They offer an allergen chart with quite a few dairy-free options. Their seafood boils are all on limits with water-based sauces (instead of butter), and they also have some dairy-free po’boys, salads, fish & chips, gator nuggets, and chicken nuggets, for less adventurous eaters.
• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.

Tempe

• Berry Divine – This company focuses purely on acai. They make their own dairy-free and vegan acai soft serve for bowls and smoothies. According to the company, no dairy is added to the machine.
• Cornish Pasty Co. – Tempe is the home of this British pasty restaurant, so they have two locations in the city limits. The menus are the same for all locations, so expect ample dairy-free and vegan options.
• Desert Roots Kitchen ⭐️ – A reader names Brian recommended this dairy-free and vegan lunch spot. Their plant-heavy menu changes regularly, but there are always gluten-free options, and every dish is full of flavor. They also offer healthier desserts like oat bars and kale cake (yes, kale).
• Fuzzy’s Taco Shop ⭐️ – This casual Tex-Mex chain provides a dairy-free menu that even tells you how to custom order just about anything on the menu. They offer burritos, tacos, bowls, breakfasts, salads, and even nachos sans cheese.
• Genuine Fresche – They use coconut milk or almond milk in their smoothie bowls, acai bowls, smoothies, and power shakes. But use caution as they also blend whey into some. Luckily, they have hemp seeds, pea proteins, and nut butters as alternate protein options, but be sure to request a clean blender.
• Green ⭐️ – This plant-based restaurant serves “vegan comfort food for the masses.” They use fresh and organic ingredients, vegan cheeses, and mock meats to create all types of bites, burritos, hearty sandwiches, and burgers for lunch and dinner.
• I Heart Mac & Cheese – This is a build-your-own mac and cheese bowl or grilled cheese sandwich chain. They offer vegan cheese, various meats and vegan meats, and several other toppings. They have several pasta, base, and bread choices. Gluten-free options are available.
• Insomnia Cookies – This sweet chain offers a few flavors of vegan cookies year round, like Birthday Cake and Double Chocolate Chunk. But they also bake up seasonal vegan flavors throughout the year.
• Mad Greens – They have a great allergen chart, and most of their salads, grain bowls, and wraps can be ordered dairy-free, simply by omitting the cheese and swapping the sauce/dressing if needed. They also have build-your-own options.
• Original ChopShop – This healthy eating chain serves several dairy-free protein bowls, acai and pitaya bowls, chia puddings, and a few breakfast eats. Many yo their wraps and sandwiches can also be custom ordered without dairy, since they do have dairy-free bread and tortilla options, and they also have dairy-free, gluten-free tortillas. They offer a fairly good allergen filters and menus, but you do have to inquire for custom orders.
• Picazzo’s – This Italian eatery is 100% gluten-free, and we’ve heard quite friendly to dairy-free diners. They actually have a HUGE vegan menu, with far more than you could hope for.
• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.
• Snooze A.M. Eatery – They serve some plant-powered, dairy-free menu items, like vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, porridge, and buddha bowls. Some additional dishes can be custom ordered dairy free.
• Sushi 101 ⭐️ – Of course, there are lots of dairy-free items on their menu, but they go above and beyond, labeling “DF” on items like shrimp tempura and gyozas. They even offer vegan-specific items on their menu.
• Sweet Republic – Their vegan sorbet selection includes fruity varieties and richer chocolate and coconut flavors. They also serve vegan floats.
• The Flame Broiler ⭐️ – They contacted us to announce they run a completely dairy-free restaurant chain. It’s a counter-serve spot that makes healthy Asian-style rice bowls free of MSG, high fructose corn syrup, and trans fats. There menu is actually quite simple, with chicken, angus beef, and tofu for the protein options (you can order half and half!), and your choice of white or brown rice, veggies, rice and veggies, or salad. Your order is served without sauce, but they have Magic Sauce, Magic Dressing, and a trio of Hot Sauces (regular, hot hot, and triple hot). They have vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options and a kid’s size. This chain is primarily in California, but they have a few locations in Arizona.
• Tocaya Organica – The base menu at this healthy Mexican chain is vegan, but you then choose your protein and/or cheese of choice. They serve salads, bowls, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, soups, and sides, and have dairy-free meats, plant-based meat alternatives, vegan cremas, and cheese alternatives available.
• True Food Kitchen – See our True Food Dairy-Free Guide for more details.
• Venezia’s New York Style Pizzeria – Thy offer Follow Your Heart dairy-free cheese alternative and vegan Field Roast and Morningstar Farms “meats” for pizzas. Beyond pizza, they have zero crust bowls, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and starter options.
• Wildflower Bread Company – This popular state bakery and cafe is transparent with allergens and ingredients, so you can easily plan ahead with their website. They have many dairy-free breads, some dairy-free sandwiches and salads, and other items you can custom order by using their detailed allergen charts.

Tolleson

• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.

Tucson

• Angry Crab Shack – Southern-style seafood is at your dairy-free fingertips at this fledgling franchise. They offer an allergen chart with quite a few dairy-free options. Their seafood boils are all on limits with water-based sauces (instead of butter), and they also have some dairy-free po’boys, salads, fish & chips, gator nuggets, and chicken nuggets, for less adventurous eaters.
• AZ Kitchen – Their prepared meals can be ordered or you can simply grab and go. The menu changes often, but the ingredients are clearly labeled, and they always have some vegan and dairy-free options. Pressed juices are also available.
• Beaut Burger ⭐️ – This little restaurant slings plant-based burgers and serves them on slow-fermented buns. Their entire creative menu is vegan, and they offer gluten-free buns.
• Bristlecone ⭐️ – The owners of Beaut Burger opened this dairy-free ice cream shop right next door!
• Berry Divine – This company focuses purely on acai. They make their own dairy-free and vegan acai soft serve for bowls and smoothies. According to the company, no dairy is added to the machine.
• Dedicated ⭐️ – This gluten-free bakery and cafe has a “dairy-free case” filled with bear claws, brownies, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and more. They also bake several dairy-free breads, and can take custom cake orders for dairy-free and vegan customers. Their breakfast and lunch menus do have some dairy, but they provide a vegan menu with salads and sandwiches. Additional items can be made dairy-free on order.
• Insomnia Cookies – This sweet chain offers a few flavors of vegan cookies year round, like Birthday Cake and Double Chocolate Chunk. But they also bake up seasonal vegan flavors throughout the year.
• LemonShark Poke – They have an interactive allergen menu online, and it brings good news for dairy-free guests. All of their sauces and poke bowl ingredients are dairy-free. The only items that contained dairy at our time of review were the tempura, coconut shrimp, and katsu.
• Lovin’ Spoonfuls ⭐️ – This vegan restaurant has received accolades from many of our readers. Aja said, “their hot cocoa is amazing and so are their chix nuggets.” And Laura told us on Facebook, “it has everything you would find in a regular restaurant (burgers, fries, desserts) and lots of gluten-free options plus an allergen menu.” They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with organic beer, wine, and cocktails, and of course, a full bakery of desserts.
• Midtown Vegan Deli & Market ⭐️ – Enjoy breakfast all day, sandwiches, a potato lovers menu, house-made desserts, deli salads, smoothies, and more at this all-vegan shop. They also offer a gluten-free menu.
• Peachwave – If you’re craving something cool and creamy, pop into this froyo chain for some dairy-free Dole Whip or sorbet soft serve! They usually have a few flavors each day.
• Pelican’s SnoBalls – This sweet chain makes New Orleans style shaved ice. And according to the company, their flavor syrups are all made without top allergens. Just skip the cream snowcap or ask if they have dairy-free coconut cream available.
• Pita Jungle – This fast casual Arizona chain serves Mediterranean eats and has a healthy-size vegan menu. They also offer a great allergen chart, and have even more dairy-free options to choose from. Ample gluten-free choices are also available.
• Renee’s Organic Oven – Italian pizza, pasta, and sandwiches are on the menu at this elegantly casual dine-in and takeout spot. They feature some specialty vegan salads and vegan pizzas, complete with dairy-free pesto or Daiya cheese. Plus, they can make some other dishes and most pizzas dairy-free on request. They also bake vegan desserts, like cinnamon rolls and bundt cake.
• Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q – They offer an allergen chart, and at last check, all of their meats and most of their sandwiches were dairy-free, and all of their sauces were gluten-free and top allergen-free. We also noted dairy-free brownies and a handful of side options, but note that their breakfast menu is much heavier in dairy.
• Rush Bowls – This smoothie and smoothie bowl chain isn’t dairy-free, but they are happy to accommodate. They offer oat, almond, coconut, and soymilk options. Some menu items call for froyo, but you can sub banana for no charge, or acai for an additional charge. At last check, most of their toppers and all of their boosts (except for whey – they do have soy protein available) were made without dairy.
• Salad and Go – They offer an allergen chart to help you custom order most of the salads and wraps on their menu. A couple items are dairy-free as is, and several just need to be ordered without cheese or with a dressing swap.
• Snooze A.M. Eatery – They serve some plant-powered, dairy-free menu items, like vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, porridge, and buddha bowls. Some additional dishes can be custom ordered dairy free.
• The Hidden Grill 2Go ⭐️ – They make everything from scratch and package it up for takeout, delivery, and weekly meal plans. The menu is clearly labeled for dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and paleo customers, and when we looked, it was all dairy free! But the menus do rotate.
• The Screamery – Their house-made ice cream collection includes a creamy dairy-free flavor and an all-fruit sorbet.
• Tucson Tamale – Takeout and delivery are available at their two locations in Tucson. They make a few types of vegan tamales, and some meat tamales that are also dairy-free (and gluten-free). In addition to their restaurants, they ship nationwide.

Youngtown

• Mighty Moo Ice Cream – Thanks to Eastan D. for recommending this ice cream shop. Their list of small-batch, housemade flavors always includes some non-dairy options. They can include everyday flavors like Oreo, Rocky Road, Cake Batter, Coffee and Chocolate, and seasonal flavors like Crushed Peppermint, Pumpkin Spice, and Frosted Sugar Cookie.

Yuma

• Angry Crab Shack – Southern-style seafood is at your dairy-free fingertips at this fledgling franchise. They offer an allergen chart with quite a few dairy-free options. Their seafood boils are all on limits with water-based sauces (instead of butter), and they also have some dairy-free po’boys, salads, fish & chips, gator nuggets, and chicken nuggets, for less adventurous eaters.

Photo from Nami in Phoenix, Arizona

Restaurant & Grocery Chains found throughout Arizona

Some recommended restaurant and store chains are getting too big for our city listing britches. They have many locations, or are rapidly growing, and you might stumble across them in a number of towns in this state. Click on them for more dairy-free details.

• Baskin Robbins
• Chipotle
• Ike’s Sandwiches
• Loving Hut
• Mellow Mushroom
• MOD Pizza
• Pei Wei (Asian Fast Casual)
• P.F. Chang’s
• Pieology
• Tokyo Joe’s

Local Dairy-Free Food & Drink Producers in Arizona

These dairy-free friendly companies don’t have their own retail location, but are in Arizona. So you have a good chance of finding their products at grocery stores, restaurants, and/or other shops in this state. Keep an eye out!

We haven’t learned of any yet, but will add them as we find them!

Photo from The Kind Bean in Chandler, Arizona

This Guide is Continuously Updated with Recommendations

We welcome you to recommend other dairy-free friendly restaurants. Leave a comment or contact us and tell us why you like a certain restaurant. Restaurant owners and employees are also invited to reach out and let us know how you welcome dairy-free customers.

Please kindly let us know in the comments if any of these restaurants close. We want to keep this list current for you, but aren’t always notified when a restaurant closes. Let us know and we will quickly update!

This Guide is for Informational Purposes Only

Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, and restaurants are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure that they can accommodate your situation.

There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.

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