3 Roots Coffee House & Cafe
480.966.4949
1020 S. Mill Ave. Tempe, AZ 85281
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-11pm Sat/Sun 9am-11pm (Kitchen closes at 10pm)
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On another adventure for local food and coffee, where vegan goodies and a sincere concern for the environment can be found, we made our way to Three Roots Coffee House and Cafe in Tempe, AZ. This is a stone’s throw from the Arizona State University Campus and has been there in its quaint and charming location across Mill Avenue from the Gammage Auditorium and Fine Art Museum since 2003 yet some how it had been overlooked by us for five long years. Our patronage there was long overdue and worth the slight struggle to find a parking spot as the feel of the place is fantastic. Quiet, studious college kids reading and clicking away on laptops with free wifi filled the cozy cafe. Eclectic artwork, fabrics, and colors adorned the walls and furniture and made for an inviting space. We were greeted by genuinely friendly baristas who had been casually chatting with other customers near by.

Their small menu is 100% vegetarian and nearly all vegan with the exception of one grilled cheese sandwich that comes with Meunster. They have all of the comfort food any vegan could ever desire, from fresh vegan potato salad to warm creamy vegan mac and ‘cheese’. I thoroughly enjoyed and devoured my eggless egg salad sandwich on my first trip and on my second I enjoyed their ceasar “chicken” wrap. Their jasmine-green tea was fabulous, as was their house iced tea, refreshing and light with a hint of cooling mint perfect for the warmer weather.

They make an effort to buy organic and local ingredients to support sustainable agriculture and local businesses which is good for our local economy and for the environment. After my first trip I was absolutely hooked. I would recommend you give them a try if you are in the Tempe area and looking for a great little spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner or a perfect place to have tea or coffee. They even have local musicians that perform there on a regular basis. Their prices are very reasonable, the food is wonderful, the staff is extremely friendly and they are making an effort to decrease their impact on the environment. What more could you want?

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