This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time! The vegan food and drinks are always so good and the staff are so friendly. I travel to Tucson once a year and I stop here 3-4 times during my stay because I can't get enough. If you only have a few hours in Tucson, I highly recommend making Cafe Desta a priority!
Vegan Restaurant
Cafe Desta
· $$$$ · tucson · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time! The vegan food and drinks are always so good and the staff are so friendly. I travel to Tucson once a year and I stop here 3-4 times during my stay because I can't get enough. If you only have a few hours in Tucson, I highly recommend making Cafe Desta a priority!
First time ever tried Ethiopian thanks to local friends. I liked it. Nice cozy place and friendly waitress. They have a few vegetarian options that suited my taste
First time ever tried Ethiopian thanks to local friends. I liked it. Nice cozy place and friendly waitress. They have a few vegetarian options that suited my taste
We had a fabulous meal at Cafe Desta. Friendly, efficient service in a small space. We went a bit early on a Saturday and we were glad we did because they don't take reservations for small groups and the place was completely full by the time we left. The food was wonderful. Really interesting flavors, varied dishes, plenty to choose from. The injira was wonderful! And we were surprised by how low the tab was at the end of the meal. Just a great experience! Highly recommend