Each week, we want to highlight one of our favorite restaurants in Tucson!
Since 2005, Lovin’ Spoonfuls at 2990 N. Campbell Ave. #120 has built a tight-knit community with not just vegans and vegetarians but all eaters here in Tucson.
Last year, Juan Irais Benavides and Michelle Benavides brought a breath of new life into Lovin’ Spoonfuls. Both have a wealth of restaurant experience and they’ve been taking Lovin’ Spoonfuls to new heights. For example, the new menu they just dropped on Monday, October 21 has to be one of their best, and the restaurant was named one of the “Top 25 Best Places to Eat in Tucson” by Yelp.
From time to time, Lovin’ Spoonfuls offers specials like Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes, Breakfast Tacos, and Southwest Cobb Salad. In fact, they were so popular that they’ve earned a permanent spot on the menu!
Another new addition to the menu is The Death Free Foodie — named after yours truly. The breakfast dish (available until 3 p.m. each day) includes a freshly made biscuit topped with two battered tenders and mushroom country gravy. It’s also served with a tofu scramble and potatoes.
You can check out the full menu online, or better yet, go see it for yourself in person!
The restaurant is currently open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Monday – Saturday and 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday.
In the Community
Also, Lovin’ Spoonfuls is participating in this year’s Oro Valley Fall Foodie & Art Festival happening from Saturday, October 26 — Sunday, October 27.
SAACA asked us (Tucson Foodie) to bring Oro Valley a little taste of Tucson—so we rounded up some of our favorite food trucks and vendors, including some returning favorites from prior years. We’ve curated more than 25 food and beverage vendors for the Foodie Experience, featuring seasonal treats like pumpkin-flavored drinks, kettle corn, fudge, and regional bites that celebrate Southern Arizona’s food culture.
Lovin’ Spoonfuls is located at 2990 N. Campbell Ave. #120. For more information, visit lovinspoonfuls.com and follow the restaurant on Instagram.
Tucson Foodie Insiders
Lovin’ Spoonfuls is also a Restaurant Partner, meaning that Tucson Foodie Insiders can score $10 off their meal every 90 days.
For $20 a month, Insiders get a stack of cash vouchers to local restaurants worth over $5,000, free tasting events at local restaurants every month, access to members-only monthly dinner series with local chefs, discounts on events, and monthly mixers with other members. Learn more and join!
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Hannah Hernandez
More about HannahOne of Tucson’s distinguished media creators, Hannah Hernandez, also known as Death Free Foodie, navigates the realms of digital imagery, video editing, and photography.
The trajectory of Hannah’s life changed in 2017 when she adopted a vegan lifestyle, which invited new ways of relating to food and its sources. Choosing to start with sources most immediate to her, Hannah eagerly began exploring local vegan purveyors. Before she knew it she was applying her creative passions toward promoting vegan businesses and makers around Tucson, and Death Free Foodie was born.
Through Death Free Foodie came increased exposure to Tucson’s vegan culture and communities, and it was only a matter of time before Hannah acquired a dedicated following. The growth of Death Free Foodie paralleled Hannah’s personal growth beyond her comfort zones, and she welcomed a new chapter of endless foodie experiences and community involvement.
As means of relaxing, Hannah enjoys dancing and painting her heart out. She also has a garden in her backyard where she grows her favorite herbs, fruits, and veggies.
You can catch glimpses of the many expressions of Hannah’s life’s harvest via her Instagram stories. If you’re curious to see what Hannah’s up to next, follow her at @Deathfreefoodie and check out the link in her bio for reliable access to vegan content.
