Welcome Diner

Welcome Diner is a quaint and unique restaurant located on Roosevelt Street, a bit East of the more "happening" section of Roosevelt. Frequented and run by hipsters, this place is absolutely adorable!

Let me give you the run-down, because I was a little bit confused by this place. First you go up to the window and order your food and your PBR. You give them your name and they'll give you your drinks right then and there. You sit down and later someone with an I'm-trying-so-hard-to-be-cool-that-you-can't-tell-I'm-being-cool vibe brings you your food. The food is totally appealing and you dive in and devour it all. After you've licked your plate clean, someone will come over with an iPad and you pay afterward. I have trust issues so I could never run a restaurant this way. Pay me first, yo!

Oh, and there's apparently indoor seating. It's December and 75 degrees in Phoenix. I'll venture inside when it is absolutely necessary (July). 

Anyway, back to the food. There is only one item on the menu that is vegan, and it's very clearly marked as so. I give to you...the VEGAN PO'BOY! 

On the menu, it is described as "Fried avocado, kale, pico de gallo, and chipotle remoulade on French Bread." Holy hot dogs. FRIED AVOCADO?! This sandwich is seriously brilliant. The full menu can be seen here. 

The Vegan Po'Boy is listed on the regular menu and the brunch menu. Do not fear, this sandwich will be available no matter what time you show up to dine. It is normally served with fries or cole slaw. During brunch, it is served with hash browns (as seen above). Seriously...just do it. Eat this thing!!

Ok, so here's what you need to know about Welcome Diner

Address: 924 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:30am-12am (Closed Monday)

Facebook: Welcome Diner Facebook

Delivery?: No

Bike rack? Of course! Hipsters gotta park their fixies somewhere! 

Dustin's Recommendations: Vegan Po'boy, fries, and a Numbus Brown Ale! 

Pizza Heaven Bistro

Pizza Heaven Bistro. This place should be called VEGAN HEAVEN!!!

This family-owned pizzeria is a stellar place to eat with your omnivore friends! There is a vegan menu smack-dab in the middle of the full menu. The vegan options on the menu include appetizers, sandwiches, pasta dishes, CALZONES!!!!, pizza (duh!) and dessert. According to signs inside the restaurant, they use Gourmet Mozzarella Shreds made by Follow Your Heart. For people trying to avoid consuming gluten, the menu also features a 10 inch gluten free pizza crust and brown rice pasta.

The entire menu can be seen here. (Scroll to the last page for vegan options).
Update: Pizza Heaven revamped their website and the vegan menu can be accessed here!

Yum yum YUM!!! I have eaten at Pizza Heaven Bistro many times. When I ate there in late December, the server mentioned a vegan cheesecake that was available that evening. Of course, I could not say no!

I asked for the dessert to go so I could eat it at home. In my pajamas. On the couch. That's normal, right?

So here's what you need to know about Pizza Heaven Bistro...

Address: 5150 N. 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014 (Keep an eye out, it's easy to miss at night)

Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:30am-9:30pm, Friday-Saturday 10:30am-10:30pm, Sunday 2:30-9:30pm

Facebook: Pizza Heaven Facebook

Delivery?: Yes! With a $15 minimum order. 

Bike racks?: None

Dustin's Recommendations: For an appetizer, try the Veggie Balls in marinara. These are my favorite thing on the entire menu!!! For your entrée, try a GIANT calzone stuffed with mozzarella shreds, soy sausage, and tons of veggies! If you're craving pizza, I highly recommend the Vegan Delight Pizza. And don't forget to order a side of vegan ranch dressing for all of that dippin' you'll be doin'. 

Enjoy!