
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. 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). Clean Juice – They make their own cold-pressed cashew milks and offer dairy-free acai bowls, smoothie bowls, smoothies, toasts, and some other eats. ⭐️ = 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. We have dedicated posts with dairy-free details for many of the big guys. For large chains with locations throughout the state, see the Major Restaurant & Grocery Chains section below. We’ve listed the recommendations below alphabetically by city and then by the restaurant or shop name. So be sure to ask if you see them on the menu! Local favorites like pozole, tamales, and Navajo tacos (made with a fry bread) are often dairy-free when served without cheese. 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. Native Arizona cuisine is heavy in Mexican dishes, but with more desert influence than neighboring California. GLUTEN FREE RESTAURANTS PHOENIX UPDATE
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And we’ve started a section for specialty dairy-free foods produced in this state. 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). This means quite a few restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and ice cream shops in Arizona are friendly to dairy-free diners. But the Grand Canyon state is also a pioneer in fresh, plant-based cuisine and is known for modern takes on native dishes. Last Update in April 2023! From Chimichangas to Cheese Crisps, some of Arizona’s most popular foods are loaded with dairy.