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Sweet Tomatoes

American Buffet, Vegan Salad Bar

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: mislabelled dishes Ask about: mixed vegan claims Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the daily vegan soup (usually on the left end of the soup bar).
  • Good to know: Carry cash if you want to tip bussers since card payments don't allow tipping yet.
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  • Expect a wait during peak hours as the venue is popular and busy.
  • Enjoy the baked potatoes and sourdough bread as vegan-friendly options.
  • Good to know: The vegan options are no longer always clearly labeled; familiarity with past offerings helps.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention soup, ice cream and muffin.

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Also pastry, salad, baked potatoes, chicken noodle soup, chili, irish potato leek soup and pasta salad.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and affordable.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Sweet Tomatoes is a buffet-style restaurant known for its extensive salad bar, soups, pastas, baked potatoes, and desserts, including vegan and gluten-free options. It has a casual, family-friendly atmosphere with wheelchair accessibility and a capped dining time of two hours. While the venue carries some vegan-labeled items, there are concerns about inconsistent labeling and limited vegan protein entrees beyond beans.

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6202 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711

Opening hours

Monday
10:30–21:00
Tuesday
10:30–21:00
Wednesday
10:30–21:00
Thursday
10:30–21:00
Friday
10:30–21:00
Saturday
10:30–21:00
Sunday
10:30–20:00

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
beans, black olives, chickpeas + 1 more

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

Ask about: The menu makes inconsistent vegan claims.

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