Pita Jungle
Phoenix/Tempe Metro, Arizona
4.0 / 23 votes
Hip and veg-friendly Mediterranean hot spot
Pita Jungle is quite possibly the most popular VEG-friendly restaurant in the Phoenix metro area. Actually, there's multiple locations.
The venue in Tempe caters mostly to a younger crowd (mostly ASU students and an under-30 crowd), and has a more lively, bustling atmosphere. (This location has expanded in size, and it can now accommodate large groups.)
As for the food, and how it relates to Vegetarians, you'll have a wide variety of choices, with a Middle Eastern slant.
For breakfast,they'll cook you up such things as tofu scrambled eggs or vegan pancakes.
For lunch and dinner, appetizers include hummus, red bell pepper hummus, baba ganoush, dolmas, garlic potato dip, etc.
For entrees/sandwiches, there's plenty for vegetarians to choose from: numerous pizzas, salads, huge pita bread sandwiches (such as the vegetable pita and the mixed bean pita), and regular sandwiches on whole-grain bread (including the standard veggie burger, a black bean burger, and a portobella mushroom burger).
Side orders for vegetarians include lentils and brown rice and some very tasty seasoned green beans (that most people would probably never think to order - are they missing out!).
It seems that there really is something for everyone at Pita Jungle!
Portion sizes usually lean toward the large and prices toward the inexpensive side. No wonder this place is so popular!
Serving breakfast (at Tempe location only, beginning at 9am) lunch, and dinner.
VEGANS TAKE NOTE: The Baba ganoush has dairy in it, as do the black bean burger and the Veggie burger.
Added by Steve Carlson on Aug 19 04 (last updated Feb 6)
Most Recent Reviews
Holli
Aug 22 08
Cmchappelear
Jul 15 07
There are many choices on the menu for vegetarians and vegans. I have had some problems with slow and rude service.
Neighborhood
Apache Blvd. Restaurant RowDirections
In Tempe, on Apache Blvd between McClintock and Rural; in the strip mall at the northwest corner of Apache and Dorsey.
Non-Smoking
No Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Prices
$$ - average
Payment
Cuisines
- Eclectic (Varied)
- Macrobiotic
Features
- Kid-Friendly
- Large Group-Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
When I lived in Arizona this was one of my ultimate favorite restaurants to go to. I would go from Scottsdale to Tempe just to eat there. It's a very ecclectic atmosphere and relaxing. The food is outstanding and they have a great wine selection. A great place for good conversation and healthy eating. I reccommend any of the dishes.