If you or a family member are looking for vegan Thanksgiving dishes this holiday, find all of the holiday’s classic menu items and more at the following local restaurants are offering everything from seasonal sides to complete meals using 100% plant-based ingredients that don’t compromise on quality and flavor.
Giving Tree Cafe
Whether you’re looking for a plant-based Thanksgiving meal or a healthy version of all your favorite holiday dishes, Giving Tree Cafe has you covered. The vegan eatery is offering an organic, plant-based, soy-free, gluten-free and seed oil-free Thanksgiving Feast for dine-in guests on Nov. 23 from 11 a.m.–7 p.m., as well as a Thanksgiving menu available for pre-order until Nov. 19. The dine-in menu, which features stuffed roasted acorn squash, mushroom gravy, cranberry and orange chutney, jalapeño cornbread muffins and more, is $45 for adults and $16.95 for kids 12 and under. To place a pre-order for pick-up on Nov. 22 or 23, click here.
Green New American Vegetarian
Green New American Vegetarian is making your holiday easy with a to-go ThanksLIVING menu made with 100% plant-based ingredients. Choose from all your favorite Thanksgiving staple menu items but without any meat and dairy, including Green’s seitan turkey breast with “giblet” gravy, organic cranberry stuffing with toasted walnuts, roasted garlic smashed potatoes, smoked paprika organic sweet corn, fried brussels sprouts and local artisan breads. For dessert, the complete Thanksgiving meal includes a winter berry organic oat granola cobbler, but there is also the option to add a whole Thanksgiving pie. Order online here for pick up at the Tempe location on Wednesday, Nov. 22 and Thursday, Nov. 23.
Loving Hut
Loving Hut is hosting a Thanksgiving Vegan Feast on Nov. 23 from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. at its Phoenix restaurant located at 3239 E. Indian School Road. For $32.95, enjoy a seasonal soup and salad before digging into the main course of a glazed vegan roast, cranberry walnut herbed stuffing, rosemary garlic mashed potatoes and sage mushroom gravy, fried brussels sprouts, sweet corn and sweet potatoes in addition to caramelized spiced apples with sparkling apple cider and other dessert and drink specials.
The Herb Box
While The Herb Box’s Thanksgiving menu isn’t completely vegan, you can still find delicious plant-based sides to add to your holiday meal, which include rosemary roasted sweet potatoes, autumn pomegranate almond haricot verts and blood orange cranberry sauce. You can also enjoy many gluten-free and dairy-free items, including the ancho-poblano gravy and cornbread stuffing. Order online here with a 72-hour notice before scheduled pick-up.
The Vegan Taste
The Vegan Taste by acclaimed vegan chef Jason Wyrick is known for its fully plant-based meal delivery service, and this year it’s bringing the Valley a Plant-Forward Thanksgiving featuring great dishes for the holiday and a unique seasonal breakfast item. The complete meal includes turk’y with gravy, crispy sage mashed potatoes and stuffing or the option of a gluten-free lentil walnut loaf; risotto with mole amarillo; roasted purple sweet potatoes with maple bac’n; tamarind tofu over toasted cashew rice; fall couscous; creamy cauliflower and yellow split pea soup, plus biscuits and sausage gravy and the option to add on a cheese plate or dessert. Regular subscribers will receive the Plant-Forward Thanksgiving as their set meal for the week of Thanksgiving, while those who are not subscribed to the delivery service can order the feast here or by calling (833) 258-1075.
Tonto Bar & Grille at Rancho Manana
Join Tonto Bar & Grille at Rancho Manana for a native Thanksgiving Feast on Thanksgiving Day featuring a trio of appetizers, a choice of three entrées and dessert, plus gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan menu items. The feast is $72 per guest and $25 for children ages 5-12 with seating times between noon and 4 p.m. Full details and reservations can be found here.
