Best Of Tucson®

Best Vegetarian/Vegan

Lovin' Spoonfuls

"Against All Odds," Lovin' Spoonfuls has survived and thrived on Campbell Avenue's ultra-competitive restaurant row. Featuring a globe-hopping menu, from American to Middle Eastern to multiple Asian cuisines, Lovin' Spoonfuls offers a food court's worth of choices—all without meat. Making textured soy and tofu palatable and even flavorful for visiting carnivores takes skill and just a little magic. It doesn't hurt that owner/founder/den mother Peggy Raisglid has a Ph.D. in chemistry. The elegant wood and brick décor, in reddish tans and rich browns, adds a zen-like simplicity to the dining experience. There are also gluten-free options offered. Lovin' Spoonfuls makes being socially responsible and environmentally sensitive taste good.

Runners up:

2. Govinda's Natural Foods Buffet

711 E. Blacklidge Drive

792-0630, govindasoftucson.com

3. TIE

Blue Willow

2616 N. Campbell Ave.

327-7577, bluewillowtucson.com

Casbah Tea House

No longer in business

Garland Bistro

119 E. Speedway Blvd.

882-3999