4. Restaurants

Nami

2014 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85006
  • (602) 258-6264
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  • Rachel R.

    I don't even know how many times I've been to Nami since it opened. It really doesn't matter that it's 30 minutes away from my house... I make up reasons to go weekly. An update on the "Here's what we ordered" section: 1. Cinnamon roll - A classic. They heat it up for you so that it's too warm and fragrant and irresistible not to finish. It's perfect. I hate it. I hate them. (That's a lie.) 2. Chocolate cake doughnut - Call me a conspiracy theorist, but I'm pretty sure that this is just a ring-shaped piece of chocolate cake. That said, it's a very good piece of ring-shaped chocolate cake. 3. Sugar cookie - I brought this home for my very non-vegan little sister, who tasted it immediately and said, "This (nom) is the best (nom) sugar cookie (nom) I've ever had in my life!" 4. House made granola, yogurt & berry parfait - Nami's granola is like cocaine. You will never be able to have enough of it. But that's okay, because on some mornings it just feels right. I do wish the yogurt wasn't soy-based and the berries weren't frozen, but honestly, it still rocks. 5. Vegan Victory Bar - If you're looking for something more wholesome, this peanut butter-chocolate-spirulina (hence the green color)-nut-seed bar will satisfy your sweet tooth without making you feel gypped for picking the 'healthier' option. 6. Hazelnut milk latte - Any of the lattes from Nami are fantastic. Choose coconut, almond, soy, hazelnut, or rice milk for a strong, nutty cup of awesome (and you can sweeten it with Stevia!) 7. The MASH - If you're feeling daring, this is a fun way to spin the wheel of dessert fortune. I've ended up with a carrot cake tsoynami and a mint chocolate chip one. Both were delicious, but nothing beats the Monsoon. 8. Brownie - Literally the best brownie I've ever had. So chewy-rich-intensely-chocolate-y. It didn't even taste like there was flour in it. I want a hundred of them. Right now. 9. Peanut butter bar - Don't be intimidated by this dense looking log. It's actually a light, crunchy, nougat-y bar with a thin layer of chocolate on top, although it does resemble peanut butter fudge. The thing is... I've never had brunch here, which means I should probably head back on Sunday to get a feel for it. Now there's an idea.

    (5)

  • Rachel B.

    Nami-you had me at hello! My sweet tooth is SO thankful this exists and that it is close to my work site (though I'd prefer it was closer to my home-pretty please consider setting up another one in Chandler/Gilbert??? :). I'm a loyal Green customer (no restaurant has topped this restaurant as far as I know, NATIONALLY!!), and Nami is an exciting addition. I haven't gone there for Brunch, but I do plan on very very soon! I can't pick a favorite because everything is good there. I like to try a new Tsoynami flavor each time I go there. I love their play on their toppings such as Captain Crunch and how it brings back childhood memories. This is a place I would bring my non-vegans to-not one of them has walked away disappointingly.

    (5)

  • Bryan B.

    It's definitely a treat. I got to split one with a friend after eating at Green and it was excellent. A nice alternative for avoiding dairy. Not sure of the flavor, but pretty sure it had bananas and cookies. One is more than enough to share with multiple people especially after a meal. Another great place in the central corridor

    (5)

  • David A.

    Came here on a whim on the way home from getting an early morning haircut. I was hungry, saw a coffee shop and pulled in. Had no idea it was a vegan coffee shop! The pastries looked amazing, and I got a vegan sausage breakfast burrito. Was awesome. I would recommend this place to all my friends, vegans and non-vegans alike

    (5)

  • Christina C.

    Very fun place! Vegan ice cream is such a novel idea, and they do it well. I had the chai tiramisu tSoynami and my sister had the almond oy vey. It was my birthday, so she let me swap with her because I liked hers a lot better!

    (4)

  • Ainee B.

    Nice place for sit down, read books, calm chat, and the desserts and everything were perfect!

    (5)

  • Natalie v.

    I LOVE Love this place!!! Super tasty and AAMmmmazing!!! Try the rocky road - walnut chunks with marshmallow fluff almond joy tsoynami - loads of shredded coconut goodness The only downfall was that one time their machine were down and they only had their baked goods available.

    (5)

  • Suzzi S.

    I love ice cream! I have loved ice cream since I was old enough to taste food. When I decided to change my diet to plant based I wasn't sure if I would be able to enjoy ice cream. This place make my dreams come true. I forget it's not made out of dairy. All I know is that it is delicious. Many different varieties for everyone to enjoy copies, pastries, and some simple menu items. I go to Green next door and come here for ice cream afterwards.

    (5)

  • Mark F.

    Had a Banana Cream Pie tSoynami and it was delicious, and grabbed a Vegan Victory Bar and even though it had a dark green color to it, it was still great to top off my Calexico Burger from Green next door...I'm def coming here more often

    (4)

  • Melissa A.

    YUM! YUM! YUM! Amazing healthy choices for those that care. Rare selections of ice cream, fro-yo, coffee, teas, and more. A true treat! Enjoy.

    (4)

  • Brendan L.

    My wife and I visit here as often as we can for donuts and tsoynamis. The staff is always super nice. The downside is the small space and the limited parking, so we try to visit at less-busy times.

    (5)

  • Andy D.

    Brunch is awesome. I've come here on two occasions for Brunch and have left satisfied. I've had the sausage hash as a wet chimichanga and it was delicious (though I don't know how anything deep fried cannot be delicious). Last sunday, I got the benedict arnold and it too was great. Even the fake canadian bacon tasted like real meat (though more like bologna, which I think is still delicious). But the real star of each brunch was the zeppole. Delicious fried donut balls with an sublime strawberry sauce! HEAVEN! I don't quite understand why they just don't use the space from Green to host brunch, since all the food comes from that kitchen anyway, but I guess it's a branding thing The rest of the time, nami is fine. Everything is ok to good, such as the drinks, pastries, and tsoynamis. The donuts I've had there (besides the zeppole tend to get stale very quickly.) I do get a kick out of the fact that their symbol looks like a little poo.

    (4)

  • Annessa R.

    i came here for the Sunday brunch in July when my boyfriend visited me. i got the benedict arnold plate and he got wing ding dang plate. the tofu scramble that comes with every meal tastes only of tumeric. not good. they need to throw some kala namak in there to give it more of an authentic egg flavor. the hash potatoes were okay - they really needed ketchup but no ketchup was to be found. i tried one of my boyfriend's wings and it was one of the foulest things i have ever tasted. there was way too much vinegar in the sauce. yet, he still somehow loved them. i'm convinced that boy has no taste whatsoever. i've never had nonvegan hollandaise sauce so i have nothing to compare it to, but the hollandaise sauce that came on my plate just tasted like mustard to me. which, i imagine, is not the way hollandaise is supposed to taste. despite all this, the donuts are TO DIE FOR. I got a maple bar and ohhhhhh my god! it tasted just like the real deal! i don't know WHAT they make their canadian bacon out of, but it is the best dang canadian bacon i have EVER had! it tastes JUST like regular ham! on your way out, they also have some refreshing complimentary cucumber water which i really enjoyed. i wish i could give this place more stars simply for being an all-vegan restaurant, but the food is either hit or miss. would i come here again? absolutely. but probably just for the amazing donuts and canadian bacon. :^)

    (2)

  • Kelly E.

    This place is dangerous! Cupcakes, cake, brownies, doughnuts, cookies... always an excellent variety of treats, and all very tasty. Also, Sunday brunch is not to be missed- I've never seen so many vegan breakfast options. They also allow overflow seating next door at Green, so if the brunch crowd gets hectic, you will still have a nice casual dining experience.

    (5)

  • Sonia S.

    Prickly pear iced tea, I REPEAT TRY THE PRICKLY PEAR ICED TEA. RIGHT. NOW. The chai tea blew my mind, might have surpassed Lux's (just might have). Tried an apple fritter ball and went to heaven! Okay on a serious note, this is a cute little vegan coffee shop that provides vegan pastries, ice cream (yes to my lactose intolerant friends!), and food. The shop is cute, the two girls that were running the show behind the counter were kickin butt and takin names since they were slammed and they were super helpful to us Nami virgins (my husband and I). We will definitely be back to try the ice cream because we kept on drooling seeing all the people walk by with these amazing looking cups nestled in their hands. OH JYAHHHH.....

    (4)

  • Roger W.

    Cannot say enough about this place. The Food is delicious and all dairy free. The staff is really nice and helpful. Did i mention that the food is delicous? Sunday brunch is a treat and they seem to be super busy. Go support local vegan business.

    (5)

  • Mike A.

    Man! The ice cream here is better than real ice cream! Get the chocolate mint ice cream. So amazing! And affordable!

    (5)

  • Patricia L.

    I'm not even a huge "icecream" fan, but holy cannoli! The compost Blizzard-esque concoction was incredible! My husband snarfed the Hostess-esque chocolate cupcake down and said it tasted better than the original! All this goodness without a single animal harmed-yay!

    (5)

  • Ali B.

    For over a year now I have oogled over pictures of food from Nami and today I went and tried my first tSoynami. My expectations were definitely met! I have been trying to stay away from dairy lately, but sometimes vegan treats just aren't that good. Not the case at Nami! The location was easy to find, but parking was horrible. I think I parked illegally and almost hit a wall and a few cars trying to get in and out of a spot. But that is my only complaint! The place is smaller than I had anticipated, but it was cute! Not too crowded, but there was a steady flow of people. I liked both the interior and exterior of the restaurant. At first I was worried because the tsoynamis weren't written on the chalk board, but then I thankfully found a menu. There were so many options! A lot of gluten free choices as well which is so great. I certainly had trouble choosing. Also they had some ready made treats on display which looked tasty. Some kind of coconut donut, yum! After much deliberation, I settled on the Haystack Attack. I got half chocolate half vanilla. It came with chocolate, gluten free pretzels, rice marshmallow, and a rice cereal. It was very very tasty! Very sweet and I couldn't finish it, but I loved it and would totally come back to try something new. Also now I'm looking at the Sunday brunch pictures and I'm drooling over them. Another positive, the people working there were nice, didn't seem pretentious, which sometimes people who work at places like that kind of are ha. Very awesome, I recommend!

    (5)

  • V M.

    On the same night my friend and I went to Green, we stopped here to get some vegan sweets. We decided on cookies. I think she ordered a snickerdoodle, and I ordered a chocolate chip cookie. The cookies were good; however, it took a bit of time for us to get them. They were right in the case, and I'd say we waited a good 10 minutes or so, and not sure why it took that long for us to receive them. On my last day in Phoenix, we returned here to each try a tSoynami treat. She had the banana cream pie flavor, and I ordered the PB and chocolate, and we were both LOVING our treats! Very yummy and excellent to cool you down on a hot Arizona day! Will also be back on my next trip.

    (4)

  • Alfie N.

    Was pleasantly surprised with the PB&J tSoynami. Never had tried Vegan soft serve... I would get this again though

    (4)

  • Ni N.

    Tried their chai tiramisu. It was overwhelmingly sweet for me. However, I liked that the ice cream is soy base and you can add whatever toppings you wish. I also ordered the almond latte and my hubby had the chai tea latte. Again, his drink was really sweet but mine was just right. I would come back again and try other kind of "tsoynami" and get my almond latte drink!

    (3)

  • Shannon R.

    I hit up Nami twice while in Arizona - once for a famed tsoynami (a vegan twist on a Dairy Queen blizzard), second time for breakfast. It's such a great gem in the desert, and I love that it's right by where my only friend in the area lives, haha. The second I started crossing through Phoenix (after 7 hours on the road!), I found my way to Nami to get a cookies and cream tsoynami. It's a cute little bungalow with way more parking than I anticipated - except this place is popular so it's still not enough, haha. Everyone working there is so sweet and upbeat, you can't help but be in a good mood, too. I got my treat and headed to my final destination in Scottsdale. I found the vanilla soft serve base really disappointing. It was really icy and melted almost instantly. It's not the creamy, thick base of blizzards or McFlurries I remember at all. But it was cold, and I was hot, at the cookie bits throughout were perfect. I was determined to give them another try on my way out of Phoenix, to grab breakfast before my journey home. This time, I went with a caramel "mockiato" and a McBagel Sandwich. 10 outta 10, on both counts! The mockiato was a dead ringer for my former favorite at Starbucks, with a little whipped cream and everything! I'll be real, my sweet tooth has subsided these past few years (maybe thanks to veganism?!), but this was such a treat and the perfect trip down memory lane. I also looooooved the McBagel Sandwich. I've got a soft spot for breakfast sandwiches and this was one of the best I've had. Fried eggy tofu, veg ham, cheddar daiya (I think?), and spicy aioli on a bagel tasted like something out of my LA favorite, locali, except fully loaded. I headed on the road to California right after, and didn't need to stop for food the whole way. That's impressive! I'd definitely come back here when I'm in the area! They have so many vegan goodies, that even if the tsoynamis don't impress me, I will not leave empty handed (uhhh s'mores bars and twinkies, anybody?).

    (4)

  • Kaitlyn S.

    a MUST GO! I had the brunch special of Texas French toast with tempeh bacon, peanut butter, rasped drizzle and a scramble and hash and it was amazing! My friend had a breakfast burrito and it was huge and delicious as well. Not a lot of places to sit or tables but still worth it. No doubt I'll be back multiple times. Super creative menu

    (5)

  • Germaine Y.

    As if the Tsoynami's weren't good enough, I tried brunch here for the first time this weekend and it was soooo good. I got the Benedict as a plate - tofu scramble, asparagus, tempeh bacon and hollandaise served over chibatta bread. I also got the Cactus Haboob Latte - agave and cinnamon infused and it was to die for. Vegan or not, go to this place! It fills up quick though, so get there early or expect a little wait!

    (5)

  • Supersweet B.

    I like this place. My favorite is the oatmeal creme cookie when I can have it on rare occasions. Coffee is ok, but I see most people eating ice cream when I come for a visit. That said, please clean up the place between customers. Tables are always nasty and not wiped down after each customer. I have been in Nami dozens of times, but have never seen anyone cleaning tables.

    (3)

  • Janet N.

    Phoenix Coffee Culture 9/13 -- checking Nami off the list for 9! This little shop is as unique as it gets and it's Vegan! Before you press "x" or that little circle, give the reviews a little read first. From food, pastries, coffee, tea and other specialty items Nami gives dairy using cafes a run for their money. Their menu is punny and whimsical, which makes this place feel down to earth and enjoyable. I decided to caffeinate myself with their "Cactus Haboob" a Cinnamon infused Agave Syrup latte (iced) and decided to go with their Maple Bar, that was gluten free. I am not a vegetarian, vegan or have gluten intolerance but I thoroughly enjoyed what I ordered! The latte was perfect, I'm the type of person who craves more cinnamon-spice flavor in my Chai (yes, I am aware it contains more spices than that) which is why I went with the Cactus instead of the Chai Latte. It wasn't overly sweet, caffeinated me well and was delicious -- even with Soy milk. The Maple Bar was a typical fried donut, though not as fluffy, but semi-airy. It was actually impressive, though it was a bit too greasy. Besides the slight greasy donut (kind of expected), the pricing is a bit steep for what it is. $4.50 for my iced drink and $4.25 for the maple bar, a bit too ridiculous for a GF donut IMO. Beautiful little space, tons of tables and outdoor seating. The cashiers were informative and answered questions customers had thoroughly. It looks like the Tsoynami's are the most popular thing here, I might have to come back to try it and their food. Great place to catch up with friends, spend solo time or to read. No outlets from what I've seen so far though.

    (4)

  • Emma M.

    Nami brunch is every Sunday from 10am-2pm. They always have a special that is announced during the week via social media. They never disappoint! Many baked vegan goods that are to die for. Order an adult beverage next door at Green.

    (5)

  • Tyler L.

    Omg, the tsoynami (vegan soft serve ice cream with various toppings) is incredible! Fantastic and friendly service. Right next door to Green.

    (5)

  • Tony B.

    The tsoynami was okay, but seemed overpriced for essentially the equivalent of your local DQ treat. Didn't try the coffee. The actually space is very small and not much of a coffee shop vibe (would not recommend for studying).

    (3)

  • M R.

    So glad that I found this place. Caters to my no dairy and gluten-free life and even does it while tasting amazing! The coffee is hot and food is so amazing you'd never know there is anything missing.

    (4)

  • Donna B.

    Nami is great! They have an excellent selection of vegan baked goods and some are even gluten-free. Make sure you call ahead if you want some donuts. They go fast! I haven't tried any of their tsoynami, but if they're anything like the ones at Green, I'm sure they are wonderful. It's a small little place with not a lot of parking, so that can be challenging, but if you are looking for some great vegan desserts this is a good place to go!

    (5)

  • Jenn A.

    Food was great! Staff was very kind. However I did not see any lizards so I give this a 4/5 stars.

    (4)

  • Laura T.

    Love this place! The people who work there are always nice and patient. Everything they have there is delicious!

    (5)

  • Jinny H.

    For those with allergies or food sensitivities, Nami is a great place to go to! I had the tsoynami with a friend as a treat, and it was so good. I had the Coffee Coco Loco tsoynami, which came with chocolate, coffee, and little pieces of crispy rice. My friend had the Almond Oy Vey, which came with coconut flakes, chocolate syrup, and almond silvers. Keep in mind that both of these "ice cream" were gluten free and dairy free, and it was amazing how good it tasted! The tsoynamis were a bit lighter and icier than their traditional heavier icecream counterparts, but I liked it better the tsoynami way. Nami also has quiche, pastries, shakes, yogurt parfaits, gluten free donuts, as well as vegan donuts and brunch on select days. Will be definitely going back to try their gluten free donuts and their parfaits before work, and definitely will be back for some tsoynami treats - I'll post pictures! In a happy food coma right now... Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Noor B.

    Even if you don't have dietary restrictions, Nami is worth a try. It's a cute, small shop located right next to Green. They share the same parking lot. Parking can be a bit tough, so try going on an off time. I had a chocolate chip cookie, which was pretty good - a little dry, but the flavor was there. They have some food items and soy ice cream, as well as coffee drinks. I'd go back to satisfy my sweet tooth after a meal at Green.

    (3)

  • Brittany M.

    I love Nami's "Cactus Haboob" latte, which has a yummy cinnamon agave flavoring that is perfect for my taste buds. I also like the turkey melts, breakfast burritos, and huckleberry pancakes here. The prices are pretty reasonable, the cafe itself is really cute, and the staff are very sweet.

    (5)

  • Kaity J.

    Stopped in for a quick latte + work session and Nami turned out to be a great choice. Delicious iced latte served up by a friendly team in a cute shop. I may have missed an opportunity by not trying one of their desserts while I was there. It seemed as if every other patron was stopping by for some ice-cream-in-a-cup-with-stuff-on-it gloriousness, but I stuck it out with coffee. Sigh. At least the coffee was on point.

    (4)

  • Pamela V.

    Returning to the Coronado neighborhood and have already made Nami our "couple times a week" stop! Whether for coffee, chai, pastries or vegan ice cream, it's a perfect little hipster joint for a break in your day that all your friends - whether paleo or vegan - will be perfectly happy at. Simple 60s mod dining room, groovy eclectic music. The crowd is chill, with a steady influx coming & going regardless of the time of day. Blue haired college girls w/ their bearded boys, multi-generational families & LGBTQ couples -- everyone's seems at home here. Check out Nami!

    (4)

  • Mia F.

    This review is for the breakfast/brunch only because their desserts are great. I went for brunch and the food was terrible. The hash potatoes were rock hard and tasted like they were just overcooked frozen potatoes. The tortillas were stale and both of our dishes only had a few pieces of meat/veggies in them. It was so awful we only ate about half of it that was actually edible and the people sitting next to us couldn't finish theirs either . Even if everything had been cooked to perfection, there was little flavor in the food. It was also quite expensive so we were really disappointed. It was really busy at the front counter and no one checked up on us so I unfortunately speak to anyone in person about how bad the meal was.

    (1)

  • Jeff E.

    I come here perhaps more often that I should. Tsoynamis are my downfall *queue up Price is Right fail horn*. But then again, its better than blubbering over to Dairy Queen and crying inside an M&M Blizzard of shame. Inside this hopping hub inspired by the geniuses of Green is part bakery, part ice cream shop, and part coffe haus....sprinkled with brunch awesomeness in the morning and on weekends. This is my go-to spot for any sweet treat, because as my friends know I do not eat crap. I am now on primarily a low-calorie, low carb, primarily vegan/fish based diet. I watch what I eat and work out regularly. How does Nami fit in? After a stressful day, instead of grabbing 5 beers and nachos, or a heaping 3 scoop fatty ice cream, I come here. I grab a 100% soy-based ice cream treat called a Tsoynami, which comes with dozens of variations made up by Nami. My personal favorite is The Doughboy, with vanilla soy soft serve and 100% organic chocolate chip cookie dough. Horrible for you? Meh, not great by any means. Better than Coldstone. Actually, you could probably have two Tsoynamis and be still way better off than anything Coldstone, Baskin Robbins, or Dairy Queen has to offer. They also have a very high quality coffee bar which provides basic coffee fair, along with a dizzying arrangement of baked goods all vegan friendly. The vegan doughnuts blow my mind. I have yet to dance the doughnut dance at Nami, but I can do an eye test and say "I approve". Overall, I can't give this place enough love. It's super trendy, the food on the weekends (look at their menu) are so to die for gang...its delicious. Green is a business genius for concocting the awesomeness that is Nami. They have this man happy, and a customer for life. Enjoy, 5 stars.... for everything they have here. Just go, if you haven't been yet. Just do it already!

    (5)

  • Abby S.

    The vegan blueberry doughnut might be the best doughnut I've ever had. It was so soft and flavorful! Not only did it have blueberries scattered throughout, it also tasted like graham crackers, which I loved. I only meant to try a couple bites, but I ended up eating the whole thing. I also tried their soy ice cream with animal crackers mixed in. It's icier than regular ice cream, but letting it melt a bit helps. The addition of the mix-ins turned it into a vegan, customizable McFlurry! If I lived in Phoenix, I'd definitely be a regular here.

    (5)

  • Kenn E.

    We decided to take a coffee break at this cute little place when we were visiting Phoenix and saw Michael U's review. We had: espresso shake and pistachio donut. I must admin that I'm a fan of their creations.

    (4)

  • Claybirdie R.

    Very interesting place. Not at all what I was expecting. I had an iced mocha (geez was it vegan lol? Now I wonder!) which was pretty good. Only drawback was that there was a tiny layer of melted ice at the top which generally indicates the espresso was poured over the ice instead of the proper way of adding the ice last (which may or may not have happened since I wasn't watching it being made, just my observation after years of being a bit of a coffee snob). I also tried the winkie because it was too novel not to. It was... Hard to explain except although it bore no taste resemblance to its toxic namesake, I would definitely eat one again. Very enjoyable and baby loved it too. I can't give 5 stars simply because I think there are tastier coffee places in town (and whose beans I always buy a crapton of so I can pull shots at home), BUT nevertheless this was a great spot and I'm glad I finally tried it. If you're a diehard vegan this would probably be your favorite coffee place. Also - on a side note - they charge extra for whipped cream. Kinda weird. As a consumer, nickeling customers for those little extras is off putting. Psychologically, I would rather the prices were a touch higher and included the whipped cream. Just the way the consumer mind works lol.

    (4)

  • Alfredo S.

    I'm not a vegan, and I LOVE THIS PLACE. Everything I've gotten here has been great. During my most recent visit I got the "Mash Mystery," I have no idea what it was. But it was DAMN good. They also have coffee if your in the mood for that!

    (5)

  • Carly E.

    This place was so amazing. I had a vegan dirty chai doughnut with an iced chai and it was delicious. The staff was really nice and friendly. Cute atmosphere. At first I was confused where to park but there is parking in the back of the building. If you're vegan/vegetarian you need to check this place out.

    (4)

  • Barbara C.

    Of course I got a tSoynami when I came here after reading about them! Soy-based vegan soft serve with goodies mixed in? Win! I went with one of the gluten-free ones (as noted on the menu), the PB 'n' Chocolate one ... because ... peanut butter. 'Nuff said. Peanut butter and chocolate is always an amazing combination, of course. They went well with the soy soft serve, although my only issue is that the soy soft serve is not really that soft. I don't know if it was just the batch that I got or if that's how it is because it's soy milk-based and therefore lower in fat than traditional dairy soft serve ice cream, but this was rather icy and gritty. The texture more resembled a sorbet than soft serve. But still delicious nonetheless! Service also didn't leave a fantastic impression on me. The ladies behind the counter was a tad busy with previous orders but it wasn't until at least four or five minutes before one of them acknowledged that I was standing there waiting and said that they would be right with me. I don't mind waiting, but I just wish from a customer service standpoint that they would have acknowledged that I was standing there waiting patiently for quite some time.

    (4)

  • Tigra C.

    The bad thing about Nami is that everything is so amazingly delicious, deciding what to get is very difficult. Nami is a 100% vegan baked goods/ sweets/ breakfast/brunch spot, which is owned by the same person who owns the Green New American Vegetarian restaurants. It's located next door to Green's PHX location. BRUNCH: Served Sundays, 9a-2p. Arrive early or prepare to wait in a long, winding-out-the-door line. Try to be savvy by calling ahead (as I have), but you'll still have to wait in that line to pay for your order. My favorite brunch items from the regular menu are... -Biscuits & Gravy. Fresh biscuits smothered in chorizo gravy, topped w/ chopped green onions. It is so good! It comes with papas and tofu scramble (try the scramble with salsa or Sriracha sauce!), plus fresh and sweet pineapple wedges to cleanse the palate. -Wing Ding Dang. Their famous spicy/buffalo "wings" (they really aren't that spicy, IMO) served with papas & scramble. I like it naked (aka as a plate instead of a burrito). My carnivorous family loves this dish too. If you wanna be fancy (*singing* I'm so fancy!), mix it up, or add it up, rather. Because I like the Biscuits & Gravy + the wings, I usually add a side order of wings to my B&G meal for only $5 more. SPECIALS: They feature a different brunch special every Sunday, which is ingenious really; it keeps things fresh, and keeps the customers coming back. I'll be thinking, "Oh, I'm going to stay at home this weekend." Then, BAM! They'll post pancakes or the Flying Saucer as the special and all my plans have to be rearranged. The great thing about the specials (aside from them being, well...special) is that if you fall in love with one (and you shall!), it will likely be featured again sometime in the future. My fav specials, thus far... -anything with pancakes. Be it the Grand Slam, blueberry pancakes, etc., they are ALL delicious. I do wish they'd add pancakes to the full time menu. - (I'm going to butcher the name) The Flying Saucer Full of Secrets? It's a Mexicana breakfast pizza w/ chorizo, black beans, hominy corn, guacamole, lettuce, enchilada sauce, papas, & scramble (I omit it, but cheese & sour cream too), atop a crispy fried tortilla. IT. IS. SO. DARN. AMAZING! It's huge too! Share it or save 1/2 for later (it warms up pretty good if you take off the guacamole first; no one wants hot guac) -DaeDae's "Chicken" & Waffles. A vegan take on a southern classic, and they nail it! -Bad @$$ Texas Summer Tacos (that's really the name!). Tacos stuffed with fried avocados & refried pinto beans. Yum! The only thing I'm not a fan of is the grits. Maybe I'm just a little too southern for these new fangled grits. People who like them seem to love them. See for yourself. BREAKFAST: It wasn't alway so, but they serve breakfast, Mon-Sat, from 7a-11a, so the Biscuits & Gravy, and the Wing Ding Dang are now available daily! My favorite among the new breakfast items is the Country Breakfast Burrito. It's a big ole thang too! Organic scramble, tempeh "bacon", papas, peppers, onions, & syrup (sans vegan cheese for moi) stuffed into la tortilla. Such a great and super filling breakfast! OTHER: Aside from meals, there is also a plethora of baked goods from which you may choose, including various tantalizing donut flavors (these donuts are as big as your face!), cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, etc. I only drink water, but there is a humongous list of coffee/cappuccino, tea, juice, and vegan milk options. They have a (very) few vegan grocery items too. Look out for the Nookie (ask about it!) & Sunday sundae specials! Live music sometimes. TSOYNAMI: NOW let's talk about the Tsoynami! Vegan soft serve, originally in vanilla, but as of 07Aug14, they introduced the CHOCOLATE TSOYNAMI! AND you can SWIRL (chocolate & vanilla)! My FAV Tsoynami creations - From the regular menu -Soy Capitan - vegan Captain Crunch & strawberries mixed in. Berry cool! -Dough Boy - chocolate chip cookie dough & chocolate syrup mixed in. YUM! -Cookies n' Cream - Newman's chocolate cookies + chocolate syrup. Classic! From the "specials" rotation -Chocolate Monsoon - chocolate cake + chocolate syrup mixed in. HELLO! -Orange Creamsicle - orange magic + icing (you heard me!) + whip cream = heavenly dreams that taste like childhood summers. -Raspberry Beret - raspberry & cream cheese pastry puff & raspberry puree mixed in. AMAZING! (I may or may not have been singing Prince's song whilst indulging.) MY CREATION - pretzels, toffee nut, chocolate syrup mixed into the soft serve. Create your own too! If you don't want all that extra, you may eat the Tsoynami plain (think spiral soft serve) in a cup or cone. They can drizzle some of their naturally flavored syrups on it too, if you'd like. I recommend the caramel, toffee nut, and chocolate syrups. A cup of Tsoynami is a LOT of ice cream. If you'd like to share it, tell the cashier and they'll split it up for you. Nami for all!

    (5)

  • Joselyn V.

    Tried it out for the first time today and I'm in love! It's a very hipster place, very nice atmosphere. I got the iced cactus haboob which is a latte infused with cinnamon and agave syrup. It tasted amazing! And it's vegan?! It was $4.50 for a 16 oz, so a little pricy, but then again everything vegan is normally more expensive so I'm not complaining about the price. I didn't try any of their pastries, but they all looked very delicious. Only bad thing about this place was the parking. There's very limited parking, and it's shared with another vegan restaurant next door. I went during lunch hour, so parking was full. I had to park at a restaurant close to it. Besides the parking situation, the rest of my experience was amazing! Definitely going back

    (5)

  • Sasha G.

    I came here for the first time with a friend not really knowing what to expect but I really liked it. They have a huge menu of ice creams to choose from, all vegan and some gluten free. I got the PB&J and it was amazing! It does taste a little different than regular ice cream but I really enjoyed it. They give you a big cup and fill it to the top for just $5. I'm sure I'll find myself back here.

    (5)

  • Stephanie E.

    Great spot to hit for vegan pastries and delicious drinks. I've had and loved their "Betterfinger" tsoynami. It's basically a vegan version of a mcflurry for those who were allowed to eat those as a kid....but way better. It's vegan soft serve with mashed up chocosticks, chocolate chips and some sort of toffee syrup. Also delicious is their "yanky-doodle" cookie. It's two chewy soft perfect snickerdoodle cookies with some sort of sweet vegan cream between like a cream sandwich. Holy yum. Their donuts are a bit cake like and not really donutty like the gf donuts at Jewel's bakery. But this should not stop you because hey, cake rocks too! Other notables... A mint latte drink, vegan chocolate shake (not too sweet and really great), cupcakes etc. There is seating but it's not very comfy cozy...a bit more on the modern industrial meets cement and wood. You'll get over it though as you delight in sugar. All in all, this place should definitely be a part of your life.

    (5)

  • Roxanne Z.

    Protip - getting a fruit tsoynami with chocolate chip is a great life choice. Right next to Green, Nami has a diverse array of vegan desserts. They're definitely a little over sweet, but if you keep your sweet tooth in tow then you're in for a treat. Just a note that there isn't always a lot of space to sit.

    (4)

  • Isaac T.

    This place is so cozy and the vegan/gluten free food is amazing. You can't go wrong with the treats they serve here

    (5)

  • George W.

    For not being a dessert guy and a huge meat guy (could never understand this veggie vegan thing) Nami had some darn good desserts that weren't over sweet and had flavors that I don't normally taste in desserts. Had a coffee and the donuts (vegan ones at that) and the fiancé ordered some chocolate cookie. Actually for something very simply prepared the taste was really good. The coffee tasted spot on with a good balance of bitterness and smoothness (put 2 sugars and just a splash of what I assume was cream) So if your vegetarian or want a dessert that doesn't overload you with processed sugars, hydrogenated oils and other crap that is in most bulk desserts, check this place out.

    (4)

  • Travis B.

    Sunday donuts???? how bout that. after months of clean living, we decided to treat ourselves to a dessert. we remembered Nami from a previous eating out at Green. We swung by and lo and behold...Sundays feature donuts!!!! the wife had the coffee donut and i had the coconut. both were freaking delicious. truth be told, i thought mine was better. they're not the light donuts like krispy kreme, but more "doughy" but not cake-ey like. they taste like donuts ok! delicious donuts. and some are gluten and soy free if you're into that. order at the counter, service is quick, efficient. and it was crazy busy from the brunch crowd right before 2pm. parking is tight....best to leave the H3 at home.

    (5)

  • Haley D.

    I absolutely love Nami ! Decided to try Better Finger for the first time! It's now my #1 choice !

    (5)

  • Dave W.

    One of my favorite places to get coffee, besides Seattle Espresso in Chandler. The best thing about this place is everything is Vegan and tasty. Even people that aren't vegan love this place. The people that work here are awesome and friendly. Try their biscuits and gravy!

    (5)

  • Tzarina W.

    Nami goodness for $5. Chai tsunami, O ginger snap, rocky road and Coffee Coco Loco are all pretty phenomenal. Great for those that are lactose intolerant. Tastes light. These treats are tasty even when melted from the summer heat. Parking is limited.

    (5)

  • Cindy N.

    So many choices to choose from! A bit pricey but I would eat the soy soft serves everyday if I was closer. The cashier was extremely friendly and didn't mind that my friend and I stared at the menu for hours

    (5)

  • S H.

    Been meaning to get here for ages. Was less selection than I expected (1 lonely slice of cake on the counter) but bunch o cupcakes and I got 1 big bar thingie to take home, was good, but I will have to go back and try other stuff too.

    (4)

  • Shigeru Y.

    The serving size for the "tsoynami" (soy soft serve blended with treats) was pretty generous! Not Costco yogurt generous but still a nice large size for $4.50 before tax and tip. I chose the mint Newman O one (don't recall the cutesy menu name). It was really a lot better than I excepted. It could've used another pump or two of mint syrup/flavor though, and the chocolate syrup tasted a little cheap (like Hershey's). Pulling into the parking lot was not fun, but thankfully they weren't crowded and it wasn't rush hour yet! Overall, a nice non-dairy alternative to the Blizzards and Concrete Mixers of the world.

    (4)

  • Gaby N.

    This is my new favorite spot! I can't have dairy and all other vegan ice creams I have had have been subpar, but this place is amazing!! I get the chunky monkey tsoynami (banana and chocolate) with marshmallow fluff and even though I'm ridiculously picky, the staff are always so patient and accommodating! The last couple times I went I had the pleasure of Marissa helping me and she is just as sweet as the treats I strongly recommend this place to everyone, vegan or not!

    (5)

  • Gina V.

    Why oh why can't we have a Nami in San Diego. Sigh. I make sure to stop by every time I am in town. Although other places attempt vegan desserts, only Nami really nails it. Be sure to try the Sunday brunch! The Benedict Arnold will have you craving more. Today I tried the Tsoft serve and it is just as delicious as I imagined it. Their donuts, cupcakes, and cake are the best vegan treats I have had...and I have tried my fair share of vegan desserts! Great job, Nami. Now all you need to do is open a location in SD.

    (5)

  • Montserrat A.

    This is a little spot, there is wifi but maybe a little hard to sit and work if it's busy. Donuts are amazing! Come by early to make sure you get one (and believe me one is enough) Toddy (ice coffee) is okay, very mild.

    (3)

  • Kelsey W.

    The hazelnut chai drink is top notch! I haven't tried many of the desserts because they are almost always out of everything by the time I get there late at night... but I guess that is a good thing right? They must be good and popular! :P Anyway I'm mainly on here to give a quick shoutout to Arty (spelling?) for being the most happy and friendly worker I have ever encountered in any food place anywhere! :)

    (5)

  • Chris R.

    HORRIBLE service. I cannot believe it. It took a girl 15 minutes to pull a pitcher of coffee out of the refrigerator and put it in a cup. That's all I ordered. An iced coffee to go. I'm never coming back.

    (1)

  • Stephanie F.

    Always a line out the door for Nami. The food is incredible! Try the vegan Huevos Rancheros burrito. So filling and fantastically yummy! Knocked one star off because of the unfriendly girl @ the counter. She barely smiled and looked highly annoyed. The rest of the staff is extremely pleasant! Still love the food though and will keep coming back!

    (4)

  • Travis T.

    I ordered a tSoynami and really enjoyed it. They have a great selection of creations that you can order from. The only problem I run into here is that this place can be tight squeeze and your order can take awhile on busy nights.

    (4)

  • Stacey L.

    Love! Just try everything.... LOVE!

    (5)

  • Brieana E.

    Best breakfast burrito ever! I can't wait to come back to Phoenix so I can eat here again. I don't even like soy cheese but the country breakfast burrito rocked my world.. I would have loved to eat it with a fork and knife on a plate, but even in its basket the taste was amazing and I know I'll be craving it until my next Arizona adventure. Service was super friendly, my latte with hazelnut milk was on point, and the garlicky salsa that came with the burrito was pure magic. They only serve breakfast, and the menu isn't up on the board as that is full of all the bakery treats and beverages. I'd love to see a larger menu, or even some menus by the door for more accessibility. Luckily I knew about the food from yelp, so I just asked the people in front of me to pass a menu back. It's a little awkward to not be able to see a menu until it's your turn to order if others are in line behind you. Overall, great job Nami! You've got to taste it to believe it.

    (5)

  • Rhombus A.

    Teeny tiny little space that holds some of the most delicious guilt free treats this side of the Mississippi. Peanut butter and chocolate bars, tsoynamis, snickerdoodles. vegan cheesecake, all amazing. I hear a rumor that they have a breakfast burrito that I may have to go get for breakfast today. Seriously, the best vegan desserts anywhere, ever. Parking and seating are a little tough on weekends since the space is so small and they share a parking lot with Green.

    (5)

  • Preston C.

    Nami is hands down my absolute favorite dessert establishment in all of Phoenix Here are a couple of words to describe Nami's tsoynami... Yummy Delicious Wonderful Heaven in a cup The perfect dessert The tsoynami's are home made vegan soy ice cream which you can choose several different topping options with... There are several fruit flavors as well as their own creations... They are all extremely delicious but I think my top 3 are as follows... 1- Dough Boy chocolate chip cookie dough and organic chocolate 2- NO's 'n' Mint newman's chocolate O's, mint flavor, organic chocolate 3- Clunky Monkey (GF) fresh banana, organic pecans, organic chocolate The customer service at Nami is wonderful as each employee is very friendly and knowledgable of the menu but they also provide very helpful tips Also, the cookies are fabulous, the cakes are scrumptious, and the coffee is perfect...

    (5)

  • Chris R.

    Everything is amazing at this place. Favorites are the DONUTS (Raspberry & Maple). Great lattes and a fun atmosphere. Nice staff and clean place! Would recommend to anyone for breakfast, coffee and ice cream treat.

    (5)

  • Regina W.

    Yummy-ness in a cup: tsoynami!! My first cup was the ginger snap with lemon...full to the brim and just the right blended texture. Perfect for these hot summer Phoenix days! Then I had a second try because I was craving it this weekend...the Almond Oy vey! Not made as well as it was last week. But I'm going to try to get to each flavor. Can't wait to try the breakfast, brunch, and coffee.

    (4)

  • Paisley D.

    I love this place! My family and I always come in over the weekend ...i recommend the dough boy tsoynami! the dough is to die for! The lady with the short hair is great, she knows alot and was very helpful when I couldn't make a decision on what to get.

    (5)

  • Lee M.

    The top vegan cafe to get comfort food in uptown Phoenix. Required eating when in Phoenix.

    (5)

  • Karina G.

    I have converted from vegetarian to veganism since the time of my original review. Now I love Nami even more! Favourite tsoynamis: PB & J, Banana Cream Pie, Lemonbar (when they have it!) and also the Funny Bunny that was around briefly in the spring. If you follow them on Facebook or Instagram you can be lured to come in by their yummy photos, which happens to me on a regular basis. I often meet non-vegan friends here and they've all loved it as well.

    (5)

  • Larry C.

    We have been coming to Nami for quite some time now and thoroughly love it. I figured it was time to write a review. I always get the peanut butter chocolate tsoynami, which I love. Last night, I ordered a kitty ditty with chocolate ice cream and it is my new favorite. It was awesome! Also, the truffles are great!

    (5)

  • Cara H.

    They have the best vegan desserts I have ever had! Staff is friendly and efficient. I love this place!!!

    (5)

  • Gabriela D.

    Probably the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. And one of the best chocolate cakes I've ever had. Meat eaters will like the sweets and the other food too. Their coffee looked interesting and unique. Great service from everyone. All vegan.

    (5)

  • Valerie A.

    I'm not vegan, but I brought some friends who were visiting and have recently become vegan. They absolutely loved it. There was a large group of us there for breakfast so we had the chance to try several different things. Friends loved their biscuits and gravy and I liked my breakfast burrito, although next time I'll probably skip the melty vegan cheese. Everything is vegan and they have gluten free options on top of that so I'll definitely be taking some family there when they come to visit (multiple allergies/food sensitivities). Their donuts were light and fluffy, unlike other vegan pastries I've had. Can't wait to come back to try some of their other desserts and coffee drinks. The best surprise was the pitaya bowl. The purée is so light and refreshing and goes well with the granola and fruit on top. It was even better than the acai bowl another friend tried. I don't know that I would go for any savory items again if I didn't have any vegans with me, but I'll definitely be back for coffee, dessert and pastries and probably the pitaya bowl! We're also sad we missed the special brunch. I guess they only serve that on certain days. I would have liked to try their pancakes and French toast.

    (4)

  • B V.

    Excellent alternative to froyo and the normal packed coffee house in the neighborhood. Nice atmosphere. Easy place to work on papers or meet with friends. Good coffee, good sweets, and good frozen treats. Try a tsoynami with some frozen fruit and be open to trying some vegan quiches. Parking is scarce, so be sure to carpool. Get your hipster fix in an unpretentious way.

    (4)

  • Michelle J.

    Went for the first time on Saturday, the ice cream is delicious!! I got the dough boy and my husband the pb and chocolate...it was amazing. Will be back soon!

    (5)

  • Mike W.

    I didn't realize that Nami is the coffeehouse arm of Green. I came for breakfast (okay it might have been more like lunch) and was overwhelmed with the choice of baked goods. I got a pour over coffee (which I wasn't all that wowed by, but it was good), the huevos rancheros, and a blueberry fritter. I definitely didn't need all that food but I had to try it all. The blueberry fritter was awesome. Nami definitely does a great job with their vegan baked goods. The vegan huevos rancheros was an interesting take on the classic dish. It had hash browns, chili-spiced black beans, tofu, and some kind of mystery bean or protein that I couldn't figure out what it was. Nevertheless it was all pretty good. Not to mention, the place was packed, which is always a good sign. However, don't go there on a weekend expecting to get a seat. Very limited seating and for all the people there, it was a slim chance. Especially with loners like me taking up a whole table.

    (4)

  • Jane C.

    Came here a while back with a friend and it was definitely worth the drive! Parking was a bit tight since it's a pretty small place. I can't remember the exact flavor of my tsoynami, something with bananas, but it was so, so good. I also got a quiche to go and that was delicious as well. I'll definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Patricia M.

    Met 3 friends here for what I thought was supposed to be coffee but turned out it was supposed to be lunch. Fitting that I came in confused, because the menu here is the most confusing I've ever seen. Chalkboard, display items, a few specials hand written on signs, and a print menu hidden behind the cash register so we didn't find it until we had waited in line and tried to make our choices from the scribbled notes. They would do well to have one readily available printed menu with all offerings. So we had 2 GF folks and they got the zebra donut and loved it. I got a bagel with herb cream cheese and it was yum. Later we saw the table next to us eating grits and it looked so good we ordered one to share. Very tasty and filling.

    (4)

  • Ben W.

    This is the most overwhelming and beautiful place in the valley..it is definitely not for the indecisive. I am used to having a few vegan options at the average froyo shop or bakery, but here it is like vegan jesus created every amazing dessert in 7 days. The Mash is definitely the best and a gamble..so even better, especially because you can tell that the employees love making it and telling customers about it. I have never regretted ordering it. The only thing that you should worry about is spending too much because..it WILL happen. ps bring some cash to tip with/ vote for your favorite theme of the day. its fun and the employees deserve a tip. when I was there it was zombies versus vampires and..being the walking dead fan that I am, it made it the easiest decision I had while I was there.

    (5)

  • Rachel R.

    Honestly, I probably love this place too much! After learning of some food intolerance's I was so excited to find a coffee shop/bakery/brunch place so close that I knew wouldn't have dairy, since all the products are vegan, and have a good amount of gluten free options available on top of that! My mom and I are obsessed with any of their chocolate gluten free donuts, their strawberry cheesecake is divine, and the tsoynamis are so amazing and refreeze perfectly! Their coffee is also just as delicious. Their caramel mockiato is my favorite, but now that I have cut back on sugar I always get a cappuccino which is still very yummy (the taste of their coffee/espresso is scrumptious). All the staff are very friendly and the environment is very relaxed and welcoming.

    (5)

  • Sophista S.

    Went here for a little #SundayFunday aka cheat day indulgence... I had the Nami Cakes and I must say it was alright! Nothing spectacular, personally I feel like this place was over rated and and DEFINITELY over priced!!! I paid $4 for a little ass cupcake... Literally it wasn't even a regular sized cupcake! Highly disappointed, much rather would've spent less money for an extra 50 calories!!!!

    (1)

  • M M.

    Wut tha'. All my friends (vegan/punx/activists/people who are 'conscientious') love Nami. Yes, Tsoynami! Uh huh. So I took my kids there to see if it was the real deal. My kids aren't vegans (that they've told me), so we were gonna figure it out. They loved it. They even loved the atmosphere of the small establishment. Kooky indie ambient sounds. A girl with a bun atop her head but with a shaved head around the bottom. High waisted shorts? Yeah man. But we got three Tsoynamis. All different flavors. They were like $4/5 each. No biggie. I'll probably come back.

    (4)

  • Sarah E.

    Best breakfast burrito I have EVER had. EVAR!!!! The country breakfast burrito is to die for. It is now what I want for my last meal on Earth. Yes, it is that fantastic. I ordered: 1. Country breakfast burrito (tofu scramble was perfect! with a touch of maple syrup. I'm drooling,,) 2. Drip coffee (with hazelnut milk. wow!) 3. Chocolate chip cookie (I waited to eat this later, and it is good that I did. If I had been able to buy a dozen and devour them at that moment, I would have.) 4. NO's 'n' Mint tsoynami (texture is more ice milk than ice cream, but absolutely decadent, and I drank the melted tsoynami at the end.) Bottom line, if I lived in Phoenix, this would be my go to breakfast place!

    (5)

  • Lauren E.

    We are so glad we found this place! Great sushi and delicious miso soup. They have some great menu options as well!

    (5)

  • Omayra O.

    I love the food here and it's pretty much one of 3 vegan/vegetarian spots in Phoenix but the service is UNBELIEVABLY slow. I don't even walk in the door if there is a line. Even with no line it took about 20 minutes to get an acai bowl on a Wednesday at 10:40am. Don't ever come here if you're in a hurry, but it's a lovely place to sit and chat a whole morning away with a friend.

    (4)

  • Jill C.

    It's really difficult to add anything original here because everyone else has already said it, but this place is simply amazing! I have never tried anything here that I didn't like. Their lattes especially are delicious. The iced chai tastes very similar to Starbucks, for anyone who has become vegan and is no longer able to drink Starbucks chai because it has honey in it. I also recommend the raspberry mocha. All of their cupcakes and the McBagel and the burritos are great, too. Just try the whole menu. You won't regret it.

    (5)

  • Aubrey A.

    I came here one day with my cousin. Her son can't have any Dairy and always requests Ice cream from here. So I decided to tag along.. I mean I have sensitivity to dairy myself so why not. I ordered the Almond Oy Vey! And Oy Vey was it good! I definitely will be back again... And again and again! Nami you gained a new non dairy follower

    (5)

  • Mr B.

    Incredible selection of raw and vegan options with relaxing environs and friendly customer service. Likely a cult following here as I saw many at the altar of nearly obsessive compulsive food disorders making their way through the variety. In all seriousness this is a great spot to chill but you could blow by it in a heartbeat as the expletive is creativity abounds and still it gets lost in all the strip malls surrounding.

    (5)

  • Michael U.

    Items sampled across visits: Deez Hazelnuts Tsoynami - Hazelnut Brittle, Dark Chocolate Bar, Chocolate Fudge Pumpkin Pie Tsoynami - Pumpkin Puree, Pumpkin Spice, Vanilla Wafers, Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream Betterfinger Tsoynami - Chick o Stick, Chocolate Chip, Buttercrunch Syrup Snicker Fudge Zucchini Donut Blueberry Fritter Blueberry Cream Cheese Turnover Gluten Free Yankee Doodle Namicake Cinnamon Roll Red Velvet Champagne Cupcake Coffee Maple Bar Nami-o Donut Chick o Stick Donut Smiley Face Pancakes Having admitted my fondness for baked goods and a perhaps odd fascination with vegan pastry it was only a matter of time before I visited nami - in part due to the aforementioned interests and good word of mouth from a vegetarian friend and in part due to its location just down the street - but little did I know just how good it would turn out to be...or how many times I'd visit (Three to be exact, the most recent being a breakfast with friends on 12/30/12.) Owned by Damon Brasch and operated on a daily basis by what seems to be a collection of cute college girls that you might see at Whole Foods or a local Co-Op, most of the things that nami does it does very well, perhaps most surprisingly their vegan take on the Blizzard entitled 'tsoynami,' the rich soy-based ice cream lacking any hint of "soy" and fixed with any number of mix-ins, some menu staples and other seasonal. Available 7:00am to 9:30pm I've had them at both ends of the spectrum and honestly prefer them to any frozen "shake" I've had save for, perhaps, the concretes at Shake Shack - the pumpkin was particularly excellent as part of breakfast. Moving to the baked goods, as much as I wanted to like the donuts I just could not, save for the baked zucchini version and the dense blueberry fritters. Perhaps it was the glaze or perhaps the actual batter but something about each of them harkened that 'beany' flavor that turns so many off to soy based vegan foods. More impressive, perhaps due to the intense sweetness or a different glaze, the cinnamon roll was a much better choice, as was the turnover with a light flakey shell, sweet whipped soy, and fresh blueberry puree. Moving on to the rest - I think it is safe to say that anything nami makes with chocolate is a safe bet - the rich organic tablets behind the bar likely 70% cocoa or better and a dominant flavor whether in a tsoynami, drizzled on a pancake, baked into a moist cupcake, or best of all made into dense "snickers" fudge that trumps the original by miles. Last, and certainly not least, for those who don't want chocolate - and all the more so for those unfortunate enough to be gluten intolerant (the real sort, not the trendy Hollywood stuff,) get the Yankee Doodle - a nearly quarter pound snicker doodle sandwich with dense, creamy filling, that is better than any snickerdoodle I've had elsewhere - vegan, veg, gluten free, or otherwise.

    (4)

  • Ashley H.

    The tsoynamis make me sick, every time. But I've always had good luck with their stellar strawberry shakes. I'm not sure if they're on the menu or not, but you will kick yourself for not ordering one.

    (4)

  • Ness O.

    Omg! So delicious! I ordered clunky monkey and it has banana, chocolate and pecans! Everything's organic and it tasted light!

    (5)

  • Mackenzie F.

    Okay, so as a meat eater I came with a TOTALLY open mind having ADORED Green off of Scottsdale Rd. I guess I was expecting a restaurant, but this is DEFINITELY more like a coffee shop or a much much worse version of Lux. My girls and I went for brunch and were very excited, unfortunately the food was NOWHERE near the caliber of what is served at Green. My girls had some parfait thing, and a donut while I had a bagel with cream cheese and an Italian soda. My bagel and cream cheese were tasty but ABSOLUTELY bland, no chives, no onion, no nothing to spice this bad boy up. My girls said the donut was dry and revolting and the parfait was nothing she couldn't make at home with yoplait and some granola. I have been WAITING to go here with my boyfriend and decided for a sneak peak and I'm glad my boyfriend didn't come because he would have been SO disappointed. For now, only Green is on the radar. It got two stars because the girl taking our order was very gracious and sweet. We promptly finished our food and then drove over to America's for street tacos and Vampiro's. Sorry Nami.

    (2)

  • Kimi G.

    Nami is really a one-of-a-kind place. I love what they're doing and what they stand for; good vegan restaurants in Phoenix are few and far between. It's rad that they offer a few raw options now- the raw power breakfast is soso good. I will say that some of the staff at Nami is extremely unfriendly and sometimes rude, acting as if the customers are an inconvenience to them. However, Katie is always really nice. Overall, I'm a fan and will continue to come back but their coffee isn't very strong and that makes me sad.

    (4)

  • Christine P.

    I'm a regular here every Sunday, if I don't dine in, I take it to go.. But today, I felt as if I'm a regular there, they don't need to treat me as special anymore and that im always going to go back... Today, my nephew and I ordered the sunday special. It was very delicious by the way, the pancakes was amazing. It had brought to my attention why my nephew and I had to share the syrup bottle, instead of having our own. Which we usually do. It was never a problem before. Then my girlfriend and her fiancé showed up, ordered the same thing, and their plate looked better than mine. Not only that they had their own syrup, she had two pancakes and more items on her plate than I did. I never complain, i love this place. I talk about this place all the time, tell them to come here allll the time. its not a huge deal, but it was bothering me. Its not like I was going to eat the whole pancake, but it was the portion control that I didn't get. Why should mine be any different? shrugs.. nami is starting to get well known, busier and probably just half ass everything just to get the customer going and what not.

    (3)

  • Sam D.

    The Tsoynami was ruined me. FREAKIN RUINED ME. I don't like regular ice cream now. I felt refreshed after finishing the Dough Boy, which after eating non-vegan ice cream I wouldn't have. You can't even tell it's not ice cream except that it is more icy than milk and doesn't have the gross aftertaste. Drooling thinking of it right now...

    (4)

  • Brianna B.

    Their peanut butter and chocolate tSoynami was good but not great. I'm not vegan, and I prefer dairy ice cream, but I've had vegan ice cream I liked better than this (especially coconut milk ice cream). Also, the chocolate reminded me of Hershey's syrup.

    (3)

  • K Rae R.

    Best vegan desserts EVER! They all taste so good and everyone who works here is so friendly. Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Sara C.

    Their coffee and donuts are soooo bad, but sooooooo good....

    (5)

  • Nancy R.

    I'm not a vegan, but I went with a vegan friend to Nami. Boy was it delicious! I had their quiche, and I have to say it was the best quiche I've ever had.

    (5)

  • Billie M.

    Loved this little place! A hidden gem for vegans and vegetarians! I went very early in the morning and had a small breakfast and coffee--everything was delicious and the service was excellent. I loved the atmosphere too! They were also listening to great music. It made my experience even better. The best part was how affordable it was! I was pleasantly surprised by this place and will definitely be coming back my next time in town.

    (5)

  • Mark C.

    Come for breakfast, but come back for the desserts. A co-worker of mine and her husband are steadfast vegetarians and fell in love with this place almost as fast as they fell in love with Green next door. This place is owned and run by the same owners as Green, and the space is small just like its counterpart. Whereas Green is more of a lunch and dinner spot, Nami is more of a breakfast/dessert spot. We got here around 10am on a Saturday morning and by the time we sat down, it was packed. Not surprising given how many vegans and vegetarians live around Downtown. My co-worker recommended I get the biscuits and gravy. I saw a couple of cupcakes that caught my eye in the pastry case (cookie dough cupcake and red velvet cupcake) so I got those and an OJ too. As with Green, you order at the counter and seat yourselves. Total for all of my food was $20. Food came out to us in less than 10 minutes. Let me first go into the cupcakes. I've had vegan cupcakes before at Treehouse Bakery just west of here, and these were equally delicious. The frosting on both was dense, but creamy and decadent. The cake itself was actually more dense than Treehouse's which made eating two pretty tough, but it was worth it. As for the biscuits and gravy, I actually loved the tofu eggs as they put enough spice and herbs on those to make me forget I was eating tofu. It didn't have the texture of an egg at all, but it was still great. The home fries were also tasty and crispy and light. As for the biscuits and gravy itself, mixed reactions on this one. There was a lot of onion on my gravy which seemed to be a little bit of overkill. The biscuits were also a little dry. It was okay, but I think Bragg's Diner (also just west of here) does the vegan biscuits and gravy thing a little better. All in all though, I was pleased with my first trip here. The vibe is super relaxed, the gals behind the counter are super friendly, and the portions of food on every dish I saw were plenty hearty. Even though the food is all vegan, I can assure you that no one leaves here hungry. I can't totally recommend the biscuits and gravy for breakfast, but I fully intend to explore other breakfast menu items in the future. I've also heard a lot of good things about the tsoynamis, so that'll be on my to do list. Just be warned, once you take one look at that pastry display case, its pretty much impossible not to order one.

    (4)

  • T A.

    Delish espresso drinks, yummy cupcakes, and soy soft serve so good it passes for real soft serve with the pickiest critic - my 4 year old daughter! Here's the deal - I used to be vegan YEARS ago so I am perhaps more open to places that specialize in vegetarian/vegan. However, I don't SEEK out vege places anymore because now I am back to eating everything (see my review on the Pork Dip from St. Francis if you're skeptical). I decided to check this place out because they have a modern vibe to it and all they do is coffee and desserts. I've passed it every Saturday for the past year and have always been drawn in by their clever signage. I had NO idea they were an "alternative" cafe until I walked in and checked the menu. This place has incredible baked goods and they do a great job with the coffee. That's pretty much all I need to be happy :) For starters, it's hard to find a good espresso spot in Phoenix. Secondly, I remember that with the vegan-restricted diet my general rule of thumb was if I was eating out and the food tasted good - it was probably not vegan. This place has just perfected sweet treats that are gluten and dairy free which just makes me even more impressed with it. This is definitely getting bookmarked as my cafe/bakery go-to when I'm in central Phoenix.

    (5)

  • Katie C.

    Vegan frozen yogurt. need i say more?! It's fracking delicious, dont even question the "vegan" aspect of it. go go go!

    (5)

  • Darren R.

    This place was busy.... Good sign usually. The food wasn't extraordinary to me; but it was nevertheless very good, fresh, healthy, and the staff was nice and place is clean. So it's definitely worth coming back

    (4)

  • Sandi F.

    Frittersssss are seriously addicting. We get coffee here almost every morning....and fritters every. morning. too...... staff is fun and friendly. Different artist work on the walls each month. Brunch! On Sunday's they have a special. Oh and can't forgets the vegan donuts and all the rest of the yummy desserts like Tsoynami! (Vegan ice cream)

    (5)

  • Laura L.

    The tsoynami is pretty much just a healthy blizzard in my opinion. I like the ice cream and you can totally taste the coconut milk. Yummy! I think it's good but not that great. I drove from Gilbert to try it. It's a good and cute place but I would only go again if I'm in the neighborhood.

    (4)

  • Ariel M.

    I cannot rave enough about this place - the environment, the people, but specifically, those tsoynami's. As a dairy free lady living in this city, Nami is everything I could ask for when it comes to desserts! I'm a local at Nami, and you know it's bad when they know your name at the order stand. I cannot get enough of their cookie dough, also.

    (5)

  • Rey A.

    Great ice creams,great customer service.I would recommend this place highly,especially to anyone who is GF.

    (5)

  • Victoria C.

    LOVE pretty much everything here. The dirty horchata, and Big Ole burrito are my favorites. Picture a creamy horchata frap with espresso, sooooo good on a hot day.

    (4)

  • Ghie A.

    I love their Sunday brunch. The burritos are super filling and just very yummy. I have a lot of food allergies and it's hard for me to find a place where I can really enjoy the food without suffering from it. This place just does that. Save some room for tsoynami or a donut!

    (5)

  • Linh L.

    I stop by Nami every single time I eat at Green next door. I have had about 5 of their baked goods. My favorite is the Lavender Cookies (light and yummy!) and my second favorite is their Pumpkin Pie (flaky and just enough sweetness). The ones I didn't like was the white chocolate Gluten Free Cookies because they were super hard and too sweet. The compost bar was suuuuuuper sweet. If you like sweet, than I recommend these, but it was too sweet for me. Of course the Tsoynami(s) are crazy good. Surprisingly, the peanut butter/chocolate is simple, but delish! I love the Almond Quixote! They are kind of big for me, so I always share with a friend. The most exciting part is that EVERYTHING is VEGAN! That is the best part since I am vegan. I am so happy that they opened this in Phoenix. The decor is super modern and neat. I love chillin' with my friends and hanging out here. I am going again soon!

    (4)

  • Dana N.

    So I come here any chance I get and figure it's about time I give back some love. This place is amazing. I usually come for the tsoynamis, which are never disappointing. Better than real, dairy-based ice cream!! They have great treats and baked goods, smooth espresso, and friendly staff. Never have I had a bad experience here. You won't regret it! Promise!

    (5)

  • Mimi C.

    Wow their soynamis are amazing . Seriously can't tell it's vegan at all, so rich with flavors ! I had their carrot cake one pmg omg perfect mix of cake soy nami and white choco. I'm not vegan but have friend and family with lactose allergy and gluetin allergy , but their selections of baked goods are fantastic as well. I wish I can make it myself. Tried their lactose free gluten free cheese cake and was fantAstic. Wow definitely my new fav. Spot is so cute, artsy and warm green feel. Next time I'm going to try their pumpkin soynami and their breakfasts, I'm sure they will be great. Service was awesome, friendly and knowledgable about ingredients :). 5 stars!

    (5)

  • Haneen O.

    The coffee coco loco tsoynami is the only thing I've tried here, and it's amazing enough to warrant 5 stars. I'm sure the other treats are wonderful, but this is all I need.

    (5)

  • Marie P.

    Delicious Cappucino & perfect Peanut Butter Cookie

    (4)

  • Tatum S.

    So adorable and delicious treats! I am not a vegan but the tsoynami is delicious. Great customer service and great atmosphere :)

    (5)

  • Tia H.

    I love Nami! I love their breakfast, I love their desserts, I love their coffee! The only thing that could make Nami better is if they had a location closer to my house. Even if that never happens Ill still make the drive :)

    (5)

  • Courtney L.

    They have awesome vegan breakfast on the weekends, the chilaquiles are delicious! The coffee and desserts are amazing as well... The pumpkin pie Tsoynami is to die for!! I recommend this place to everyone even non vegans!

    (5)

  • Natasha S.

    I've been here a few times, most recently for brunch! I've been meaning to try their breakfast items considering how much I love their tSoynamis and Green. The set up is a little confusing. I didn't realize that you have to order at Nami, but have the choice of sitting there or at Green next door. We opted to sit at Green, since there's much more space. One of my friends who is a strict vegan, suggested the biscuits and gravy-and almost everyone in my party ordered it. I haven't had biscuits and gravy since going meat free a few years ago so I was pretty excited about it! I also ordered their pumpkin spice mocha. It tasted like a holiday in a cup. So, so delicious. Our order arrived not long after we got our table at Green, so service was quite quick! Our food was quite tasty! They have the market cornered on that dish! I can't find another place that has a vegetarian friendly b&g! Even my boyfriend who is a big meat eater thought it tasted good! The scramble was alright, I think I expected it to taste more like eggs than the veggie taco meat that I make at home (we're probably using the same seasonings-who knows!) It was still good, just not what I was expecting. The potatoes were phenom! Perfectly crisp on the outside! Yum. Looking forward to a return visit! Green and Nami are two of the best vegan spots in the area!

    (5)

  • Shannon E.

    Their banana tsoynami is amazing. Seriously, I'm not 100% sure if there is crack in the banana tsoynami (is crack vegan?) but it's that addictive! It's a little bit pricey, but who cares?!? Yum!!

    (5)

  • Lucas R.

    As I never expected a vegan restaurant (Green) to have the best hamburger I've tried, I felt the same about cheesecake. I almost didn't bother ordering it. I mean it's main ingredients are eggs and dairy. But this was delicious! Sweet but not too sweet, rich, creamy.... I've had cupcakes, Tsoynami's, cookies. It's all good. You can't go wrong regardless of what you order. I even had gluten free biscuits and gravy here. Just like mom makes!

    (5)

  • Robin T.

    A friend discovered Nami shortly after I assisted him in his transition to the plant based lifestyle. We originally referred to tsynami's as "sex in a cup", they are that good. Now that chocolate is offered, they are even better, if that is even possible. They always have gluten free options available and Sunday brunch is so filling and delicious. I am thrilled that breakfast is offered daily now as well. Coffee and dairy free milk selection is fantastic and staff is always friendly and inviting, often remembering me, even after long absences. I recommend this to anyone who is willing to explore plant based options. It is a great place for those transitioning or have an issue with dairy.

    (5)

  • Michelle M.

    Popped in here while I waited for my food at Green to be served. Ordered a latte and waited to be called. Two girls behind the counter service coffee and ice cream constantly touched their hair and faces while leisurely serving up their customers requests. I guess when you serve such pristine vegan confections without all the icky yucky animal products, face and hair germs arent a factor. When it's vegan your already doing a good thing, amiright? Good latte nonetheless.

    (3)

  • Meschelle H.

    Had to write an update since they now serve brunch on Sundays. I went in and was slightly disappointed to see that just about everything was with tofu scramble (not the hugest tofu fan), but I made a selection: The Benedict Arnold. Made up of roasted asparagus, Canadian "bacon", "hollandaise", and scrambled tofu. You can get it in a bowl (for the gluten-free kids), or wrapped in a tortilla. I chose the tortilla, cause well...I love a damn good burrito! It came out, and I was ready. First bite in, and I knew we had a winner! The combination of all flavors was perfection to my taste buds. They have a decent selection to choose from, including: cinnamon rolls, yogurt parfaits, other burrito or bowl delights, coffees and juices, and more. It was a nice brunch experience and hope to come back for more.

    (5)

  • Jon H.

    Great place for vegan delight! If your looking for a vegan friendly coffee / dessert spot in CenPho, I can think of none better than Nami. I came here for the Tsoynami (a vegan friendly dq blizzard) and was not dissapointed. While I don't think you can ever really compare apples to apples when it comes to dairy desserts and non dairy alternatives, it's about as close as you will find. (I wonder if they have one with apples? probably not). I don't think I will ever really find a replacement for my froyo love. I can't attest for how healthy they are; I imagine the fat content is fairly low, since it is soy based. For those carb / sugar conscious - the ingredients info isn't really posted anywhere, but I imagine there is a fair amount of sugar in whatever toppings, cookies, and candies that go into your frozen dessert. Just do a couple extra sit-ups, it's worth it!

    (5)

  • Rebekah S.

    Incredible. Discovered this place by word of social media, and did not regret it one bit! I had the "Betterfinger" tsoyonami, and my boyfriend had a raspberry mocha. The tsoyonomi was delicious - after not having ice cream or anything that resembles it for a year, it was liquid gold to my palette. I also sampled his raspberry mocha, which was just as delightful. It had a rich mocha flavor with just the right amount of sweet raspberry to where it was distinct but not overpowering. The staff was also very helpful, and they seemed to have a great camaraderie behind the bar, which is always a good sign. I would go back in a heartbeat.

    (5)

  • Scott R.

    Right next door to Green so afterward I took my boys for "ice cream". Fantastic! Still not sure what we had but we all loved it. Price was great too, $8 bucks for all 3 of us. I noticed other Yelpers complained about the service but our experience was great. Very accommodating and they even made chocolate chip (not on menu) for us.

    (4)

  • Bernardo P.

    If you haven't been to Nami stop what you are doing and head over there for some sweet treats!! Everything is delicious, the craft beer selection goes on for days; I can eat here everyday. Too bad brunch is only from 9-2pm

    (5)

  • RillaAnn J.

    Stopped in for a couple coffee drinks around noon, on a week day. Only 2 other people in the place. The cashier didn't even say hello or make eye contact. I felt like I was bothering her. The latte I received was not good, my husbands drink was though. I wanted to see what kind of food/snacks they had, but in reality I'll probably never be back.

    (2)

  • Jon B.

    I'm a fan of cool, hip coffee places and to find a place like this in PHX was gravy! After finishing up a road trip vacay of the four corners states, a much needed iced cold coffee back home to Los Angeles would be nice. Especially when your in this Arizona desert heat Nami can't go wrong and thanks to my trusted Yelp search this place made me feel like hipster home. Parking can be tight here and we ended up parking at the rear. There is a rear entrance way to get inside if you are parking from the backside of the shop. Why I like hipster joints like these? its because many offer different types of coffee in their special menu, not just ordinary and I like the cool savvy ambiance. It was on a sunday here close to brunch time it was packed here, and hell no we are not getting out this line! Patience is worthy here trust me. Looking at their menu on the wall they do have an impressive variety from deserts, hot coffee or cold but most of all its Vegan powered here! We ordered the Caramel Mochaito and the Cactus Haboob ( not sure if its spelled exactly right ) but their specials had names like "the Mash" among others. Im not sure what our iced coffees had in them but the name says it all and what really matters is the taste. Our drinks were $5.00 each. which is cool, you gotta remember VEGAN. The staff here are pros because we didn't wait too long for our orders and the place was busy. After taking a few sips of our drinks, it wasn't overly sweet with any sugar rush or any of that coffee bitterness, all I can say is that both our drinks tasted smooth especially the Caramel Moch. I had was silk as Dove chocolate and the Cactus Haboob was cool and refreshing like Freddy Flintstone's Cactus Coola. Checkout their other desserts here they look eye candy and promising. I highly recommend coming to Nami and to do away the Starbucks! Think Vegan!

    (5)

  • Jamie M.

    Here is the deal with Nami. I like you, I do but you just aren't friendly. I have been in there multiple times and I would love to buy multiple things but I feel like I am bothering all of you. Tonight I asked a question about ice cream. I wanted enough to take home for me and my roommate to share AND have some for the weekend. But you never let me get there and I ended up with a cup full of ice cream for just him. My advice would be take the time to find out what someone wants completely before checking out of the conversation. And don't look complete pissed when I ask you what something is. It makes me feel like I am bothering you and it makes you look like a jerk. I will say if there was another place to go that had everything you did I would never go to you again until you changed your wicked ways.

    (2)

  • Raymond R.

    Simply amazing! We grabbed some food here last night before a concert, we live in San Tan Valley, and have zero selections out here for healthier/vegan food..we are about an hour away, everything was perfect, I really wish we had a place that gave a damn about real food and people like me and my family that give a f**k about what goes into our bodies.

    (5)

  • John G.

    Vegan - check ! Caffeine - check ! Friendly - check ! I love this place. Great food, excellent service and then soynami! I want to dock a star for the interwebs not working but it couldve been a glitch. I sure as heck will be going back once this sun cools off !

    (5)

  • Angie R.

    Favorite brunch spot ever! If you're into something spicy try the Chiliquiles! SO GOOD!! Then when you want dessert try their Tsoynami. So good you won't miss dairy. Kudos NAMI and Green- excellent food.

    (5)

  • Denise L.

    I take back my previous review. Over time I have tried different options at Nami and it has become a favorite place for me. You get quite a bit of soy ice cream for your money - usually more than I can eat in one sitting and they now have chocolate soy ice cream as well. My favorites are the Dough Boy and Almond Oy Vey! I love that all of the things on their menu are vegan, and my husband who is not a vegan, thinks their cookie dough cupcake is the best cupcake in the world! For my husband to think that highly of a dessert is an incredible complement because let me tell you, he has the biggest sweet tooth!

    (5)

  • Alejandra M.

    During this past summer I went on a few dates with a boy who shared with me an interest in Twin Peaks and everything delicious. One date in particular stands out the most for me. We met up for a quick coffee then decided to walk around and pick some flowers nearby. He kept going on about how he wanted to take me to Nami because he saw something there that he knew I would enjoy. Being the cynic I am, I let him know that all this talk would probably result in me being completely underwhelmed because that's just what typically tends to happen. I was so wrong. That day I tried the most amazing thing I have ever had the privilege of trying--The Agent Cooper. Perhaps it's because I'm a die hard Twin Peak aficionado or because I was already a fan of tsoynamis, but this treat was heavenly. It would make David Lynch proud. For those not familiar with Twin Peaks, Special Agent Dale Cooper was the show's protagonist with a love for cherry pie and a damn fine cup of coffee, and that's exactly what this tsoynami embraced (other than the coffee, but I can let that one slide). There were bits of cherry and graham cracker and everything was simply delicious. I don't think I have ever been as excited about a dessert as I was excited over the Agent Cooper. I miss that day. I miss that boy. More importantly, I miss that tsoynami.

    (5)

  • Aletheia W.

    my favorite soynamis? the chai and the soy capitan. although (with the exception of swizzleberry) i haven't had a soynami i didn't like. YUM!!!!

    (5)

  • Mandi B.

    I have friends who have been raving about this place, so when we were with them recently, we decided to stop in and try out Nami. My bf and I were right in the middle of a 30-day vegan challenge and beginning to miss desserts... Bring on the tSoynami! This is a soft serve, soy-based blizzard type of dessert. They mix in just about anything you can imagine and its all vegan! I had the cookie dough; bf had the mixed berries. We got huge portions (I didn't finish mine) and they were both delicious. They have a great looking pastry case (vegan donuts?!) that I did not indulge in this stop. I decided I needed an afternoon pick me up, so I got myself a caramel mockiato as I saw they house make their vegan caramel. That caramel was amazing and the soy milk was frothed up to perfection! Wayyy better than anything you've ever had at Starbucks! I can't imagine any ways to improve... Vegan desserts abound and the tastiest coffee. Their breakfast and brunch menu looks amazing too. Next time I'm downtown for breakfast, this place will be in mind!

    (4)

  • Danielle U.

    The food is SO delicious & it is so nice to go somewhere that knows what customer service is - must pop next door for dessert to complete the amazing experience

    (5)

  • Julia B.

    Never a negative experience! My favorites: the soynami, hazelnut lattes, the donuts, scones, cookies, & the nami mcbagel. Awesome atmosphere, great location, lovely artwork, & super close to Green to catch dinner before.

    (5)

  • Jeff B.

    If you're GF this is the place to get your long lost fixes! Great gf donuts, ice cream and friendly, trendy people working there. The hours are great because I was there late and had my food boxed up and ready to go. This area in PHX is pretty cool. Check it out even if you're not GF. I always have a high regard for bacon maple donuts and places that are risqué enough to sell them. Good food get some!

    (4)

  • Rachel W.

    I've previously had Nami's products, but yesterday was my first visit visit to their location. I love the variety of their products (baked goods, gluten-free options, etc.) and love that everything is vegan! My boyfriend and I shared the PB & Choco Tsoynami which was amazing. It's a bummer that I live so far from downtown or else I'd be here weekly. :)

    (4)

  • Alena M.

    I just discovered their AFFOGATO! It's divine! No, really. I have no words for how fantastic it is. I will never sleep again.

    (5)

  • Kirsten H.

    Quick takeout service and the Oatmeal cream cookie was so much better than I expected. Made me realize I can eat plant based without giving up flavor.

    (4)

  • Britt C.

    Vegan blizzards! Their tsyonamis are consistently good and you won't miss the dairy. I especially enjoy the cookie dough one, so much that I haven't tried too many others. The staff is always friendly and they even offered to split our tsyonami so my husband and I could share.

    (4)

  • Michelle S.

    Just had their Gluten Free raspberry donut and again I am so impressed. Before eating gf donuts were my go to feel good food. I have tried assorted bakery and boxed types to no avail. This donut was moist, not dry or gritty like others. The flavor was exceptional and the frosting on top made it the absolute best GF Donut I have had to date.

    (5)

  • Mikaela M.

    Everything here is awesome. Good coffee good baked treats, and their tsoynami frozen desserts are amazing. The betterfinger is delicious and what my dreams are made of. Plus everyone who works here is really nice and also super babes.

    (5)

  • Suzanne A.

    VEGAN DONUTS. Delicious, amazing, glorious VEGAN DONUTS. WE went for the biscuits and gravy but when we saw these beautiful gems sitting in the case, beckoning us, it was all over. We had a cinnamon donut. So fresh, and springy and delightful. It has been one of the only things I have craved but had been unable to satisfy since transitioning to vegan. But now, finally, a fabulous solution. We also enjoyed the biscuits and gravy and the mcbagel sandwich. Both were extraordinary. The B/G was huge. Next time we will share. Potatoes were cooked to a beautiful brown perfection. The Tofu scramble is some of the best I have encountered but the star of the show, by far was the gravy. Creamy and satisfying with large chunks of "chorizo". The McBagel sandwich was also a thing of outstanding craftsmanship. The bagel soft and delicious. The tofu egg and veggie ham had perfect spice and flavoring. I'm not sure how they make the "cheese" but it is AMAZING. This little gem came with a side of fruit. Boring and expected one may think. However, this fruit was clearly freshly cut and perfectly ripe. NO soft grapes, hard cantaloupe or honeydew here my friends. This was beautiful, bite size chunks of granny smith apple, perfectly ripened strawberries and sweet pineapple. My one complaint about NAMI. I live in Mesa and it is in Phoenix.

    (5)

  • Matthew G.

    I was absolutely blown away by how good my dough boy tsoynami was! The restaurant presentation is average at best but don't be fooled by that. This place is one of the best dessert venues in all of Phoenix!

    (5)

  • Jennifer M.

    I usually don't review places that I have only been to once, but I had such a bizarrely mixed experience at Nami that I just had to speak up. We decided on Nami after reading great reviews of brunch on Yelp. I hate it when you walk into a restaurant and it isn't immediately obvious what you're supposed to do: sit down? Wait to be seated? Order at the counter? Well this was one of those places, so we did what everyone else was doing and got on line at the counter. There was almost no evidence of a brunch. No one was eating brunch. The kitchen didn't look big enough to produce brunch foods. There were no obvious brunch menus. Just one hand lettered sign about a brunch special. My husband wanted to walk out, but I said no, I saw the brunch on their website, lets wait and see what they say. So we finally get to the front of the line and ask about brunch. The girl at the counter says "yes, we are serving brunch, there should be some menus on the tables." And she sends us over to the seating area. We went and found menus on one of the tables and realized there was no table service. We got BACK on the line, which was now pretty long. We waited. I ordered and paid. Tables were filling up quick. We got the last two-top in the small dining room. Whew. As soon as we sat down, I realized I was so flustered from the menu experience that I'd forgotten to order a side of sage sausage hash. So I got back on line AGAIN. I noticed another waitress handing brunch menus to the people behind me in line. Which really, really annoyed me. Right after that I learned that the young lady who originally helped us was a trainee, which explains the menu fiasco, but doesn't excuse her lack of common sense. By the time I finished ordering again and paying again, I had just enough time to grab two free cups of citrus infused water and get back to our table before the food came out. Wow, quick! Except that we only got one of the two coffees we ordered, and it was in a to-go cup (why? Aren't you guys trying to keep stuff out of landfills?) So here is the good part of my review. The food was really interesting. We ordered huevos rancheros and chilaquiles. The tofu scramble was one of the best I've had. The chilaquiles were a unique presentation in the form of a "cake", kind of like a mille-feuilles pastry. The posole was addictively good. And when we finally got the sage sausage "hashsheesh", it too was vibrantly flavorful. My only complaint with the food is that a few items were kind of dry (chilaquiles, hash) and could have used more of the sauce, sour cream, etc. that came with them. My long-awaited coffee arrived scaldingly hot, with unpleasant looking curdled soymilk floating in it. I remember having curdling issues with soymilk and hot coffee when I first went vegan back in the 1980s, but it hasn't happened to me in a long time. Meanwhile, my husband's coffee with soymilk was just fine. So I asked one of the waitresses if it was "normal" and after some discussion of how it should go away if I stirred it (it didn't), she offered to bring another one with steamed soymilk. Kind of a surprise after being sent to get my own menu and losing my place in line, but I wasn't complaining! My husband ordered another entree, because he is shameless, so we got to experience the Benedict Arnold, which came along with my new coffee. Again in a takeout cup? (Why? I don't know why!) More surprisingly vivid flavors from the Canadian bacon and the vegan hollandaise sauce, which was on the thin side but very tasty. And this time, HE got to wait in line to order and pay (folks, if you're counting, that's four waits in line just to have brunch.) By the time we finished the last bite of tofu scramble, my coffee was still undrinkably hot and we were not at all in a mood to wait on line a fifth time for a pastry or a tsoynami to go. So there you go: a mixed review. Very good food, but in an atmosphere that made me feel uncomfortable and stressed instead of relaxed and happy. Pretty much the opposite of the "mini-celebration" brunch experience described on the website. If Nami switched to table service and one bill at the end instead of counter service, I would be there every weekend (if I lived in Phoenix...)

    (3)

  • Olga T.

    If you are vegan, gluten free or both, this is your place for desserts. Due to health problems, I also get left out of desserts after dinner with my friends. At Nami, we can all enjoy a dessert including myself. The brunch is also delicious especially on Sundays!

    (5)

  • Michelle C.

    I'm not a vegan, I'm not a vegetarian. Who am I kidding, I go to filibertos five times a week and eat chicken nuggets every minute. I tend to stay away from vegan/vegetarian food because its fake - meat like items and that makes me even more nervous than whatever saw dust that's in my chicken nuggets. HOWEVER, nami is GREAT. All their food was delicious and the BLIZZARD. DEAR GOD, THE BLIZZARD/ICECREAM. As a self-certified icecream expert, this is hands down, the best ice cream I have ever had in my entire life. That includes my travels in other countries, through different states, and raiding the entire freezer section of my local Fry's. The taste is great, the price is great, the texture is - wow, the texture is fantastic. I had my doubts but it was delicious. If it was closer to me I would buy it every day.

    (5)

  • David M.

    The best place for dietary restrictive date nights! If you don't have any dairy issues, you'll still love this place. Sooo good! Good things take time, so be prepared for your yummy to take a bit of time. It's made when you order.

    (5)

  • Mike R.

    The service I received here was very cold and unfriendly. I will never come back here again. My girlfriend and I came by here to get lunch at Green on Sunday 3-23-14 around 1:45ish. We went into green and asked if they were open. They said "not for another 15 minutes but food was ordered next door." Ok no biggie. A sign would have been nice but whatever. We went to Nami where the person at the register (I really wish I got her name) gave me the worst experience. I was trying to find a lunch menu but was told "We are serving brunch right now but only for another 10 minutes." When I asked what they served in 10 minutes she said in an unfriendly tone, "we stop serving brunch. We are a coffee shop not a restaurant." After that we decided to leave and went across the street to Coronado café where we had a much better experience. (I will post a different review on that) I'm not sure if all of their employees have this same attitude to would-be first time customers but customer service to me is very important for first impressions. This does make me sad since I was looking forward to trying something new.

    (1)

  • Miles D.

    Tsoynami! Oh Em Gee, delicious. Really good brunch on Sundays, with interesting and tasty specials (sweet cauliflower breakfast curry, what?!). Pretty attentive and pleasant staff (lack of comma ambiguity). Can get crowded and loud indoors during peak brunch hours, but there's a significant amount of outdoor seating if the noise is bothersome. Also, multiple sriracha sightings. Sleep well knowing that although those doughnuts and tsoynami aren't helping your waistline, they also aren't directly supporting an industry of cruelty.

    (5)

  • arielle g.

    Nami is great. I went there twice during a recent trip to Arizona and would have returned if I was there longer. It was so difficult to decide which tsoynami to order, as they all sounded amazing. I ended up trying the Rocky Road and the Fluffernutterin'. Both were delicious. My only (small) complaint was that the soft serve was a bit icy. I also tried a couple of their baked good (wish I could have tried more) and was very happy with both - the cookie dough cupcake and the cookie layer cake. Both were moist and chocolatey with amazing frosting. If you are vegan in the Phoenix area, go to Nami!

    (5)

  • Jennifer O.

    I needed to update the review as the BF and I rode bikes here yesterday to get a dessert (clearly we needed a reward for our exercise :-P). We got the Elvis cupcake and it was just not good. The frosting had crystals in it....like sugar crystals I guess.....it was grainy and too sweet. The cake was bland. It was just not good at all and very disappointing. Also, if you get it to go, they put it in a cup with a lid, which is fine and kind of a cute idea, but ended up in a smashed cupcake due to the bumpy ride home. I guess the coffee is still good, but I was just unimpressed yesterday....I can't say I would go back any time soon.

    (3)

  • C N.

    Best soft serve I've ever had and practically guilt free since it's soy based. It has the consistency and satisfaction of ice cream. The size is also very generous, meaning more for me! Really, how much better can it get? I have no complaints. Met the owner, Damon, while I was there. What a down to earth and cool guy. Please come to LA! We need you!

    (5)

  • Heidi H.

    In my searching of vegan options in Phoenix I stumbled across Nami that was listed as a 100% vegan ice cream shop/bakery/coffee shop. Further search brought up photos of indulgent ice cream sundaes called tSoynamis. We had the perfect opportunity to check out Nami following my birthday dinner at Pizza Heaven Bistro, since it was just up the street. Not only does is Nami 100% vegan but they also carry many gluten-free options for those interested. Nami is located just next door to it's restaurant counterpart, Green. The staff was super friendly. Given so many choices they also gave us a hand selecting our tSoynami. My husband went with the "Mash" which is a mash up of baked goods and other yummy additions of the maker's choice. In other words a "Mash" will never be the same. He was quite impressed by the tastiness of his treat and I will admit I stole many spoonfuls of his. I chose the "Fluffernutterin'" which contained organic peanut butter, banana, ricemellow fluff and toasted marshmallow flavor. Definitely a win in my book. What made our experience even better? When I saw that our treats were served in a biodegradable 16oz cup along with a wooden biodegradable spoon. I'm all about reducing my carbon footprint. Checking out their Facebook page I see that they have Hot Fudge Sundays and Sunday Brunch, both of which I know I will have to check out. Not to mention, I definitely need to try some of their vegan baked goods ASAP. Vegan donuts exist too!! The good and bad is that it's a pretty big trek to Nami for us. Good since I think I'd be there every day. Bad, that I wish it wasn't that far. Even so I've visited Nami 4 times since arriving in Phoenix just under a month ago -_-. My excuses are that once it was my birthday and the other 3 I just happened to be in the area while exploring all Phoenix has to offer. Hey, I had to take advantage of my opportunities. Yes, vegan soft serve ice cream exists and it truly is heavenly.

    (5)

  • Sara A.

    SO GOOD. brought some treats back with me to california. :) the lavender cookies are yummy. and the dirty chai doughnut was phenomenal.

    (5)

  • Heather S.

    Was recommended to try this place out per my new yelp friend Christine. Came here for brunch and have to admit that their Carmel latte w/almond milk is by far better than Starbucks! We couldn't leave without getting their famous tSoynami (clunky monkey), can't believe it was dairy free...YUM!!!

    (5)

  • Ricky V.

    I came here looking to try some new vegan options in my life. Thinking at the very least it would help my hangover. What i found was more than i could have imagined. A unique venue with two buildings one housing a cafe-esque ordering are and the other the kitchen with enclosed dinning that allows just enough of the outside in to be pleasant. The staff was courteous and attentive. The options numerous and bounding with eccentric platters. Moving along, the important thing here is FOOD people , and it was amazing. While most things seem to mimic meat dishes with chorizo and eggs on the menu, Nami pulls of these imitations by making insanely more delicious vegan plates. I was blown away by my "Chicken wings" the sauce was unlike anything i have had before and i was instantly in love. My OJ based concoction was also amazing as it had some kind of red syrup in the bottom that complimented the not too sweet OJ. Street pedestrians are not disruptive to your dinning experience and provides ample opportunity to people watch. All in all this place is a must go location if your trying for a healthy, creative, and delicious meal in Phoenix.

    (5)

  • Alissa M.

    I scream, you scream, we all scream for. . . Soynamis! So it doesn't quiet have the same ring as "ice cream" but it's still delicious! And you don't feel as weighed down/guilty after finishing a Soynami as you do when you polish of a DQ Blizzard. The first time I went I had the Almond Oy Vey!, which was good, but not amazing. Then a friend recommended the Coffee Coco Loco with the addition of Peanut Butter, and it's so good that I can't bring myself to try anything else. If you remotely like coffee and/or PB you will love it! I've never tried any of the baked goods, but I did bring home a chocolate cupcake for my boyfriend one night. He said it was really good (evidenced by the fact that I wasn't offered a bite), but the icing was overly sweet. I shouldn't have written this review... now I'm really craving some Nami!

    (5)

  • Annette F.

    Love this place! I am not a vegan but they have the best treats in Phoenix. This is a Coffee Shop and Bakery all in one place. I have been here a couple times and never disappointed. They have these sinfully delicious treats called tSoynami. They use a house-made organic soy based, tsoft tserve ice cream and you can choose your goodies. I tried Cookie Dough tSoynami and oh my was this good! You have ice cream, cookie dough and some chocolate sauce. I am getting hungry just thinking about this. Soy Captain is another favorite. Vegan Captain Crunch and strawberries....tastes like you are having a bowl of cereal! Nami does have a great selection of baked goodies. They have my favorite Snickerdoodles. I could eat these all day!

    (5)

  • Nick V.

    The ice cream is great, even though they have somehow defied logic and left out all dairy items. Bravo. I'll be back to this cool neighborhood spot.

    (5)

  • Barnabas L.

    WOW.. to be honest WOW I thought I had some good vegetarian food before, but this place owns it all. Best Mock meat i have ever had! My fiancee got the mock chicken, (some noodle dish, i forget the name, but it was around the top of the menu), I got a tofu version of the spicy noodle bowl (whatever their name was i forget, i will know it if i see it) Needless to say i really enjoyed each dish. I would love to try other things on their menu and I think...no i KNOW we will be back some time too. Their coffee shop is freakn awesome, which is next door. I got a drink there, my fiancee got some vegan pastries after me telling her don't cause i never had a good one before. Well i was wrong they were pretty good cookies...(though i don't like to mention it too often). the coffee was great too. It helps when you have friendly fun baristas working. No snobs here. just people who love their jobs. (unless you are the jerk who comes i and tries to start something)

    (5)

  • Mary Elizabeth M.

    Lots of options, which is great, but they hand mix everything, so the top of my friend's tsoynami tasted like syrup. I had the German chocolate cake tsoynami and the s'more. Both were awesome, but I think the s'more an out.

    (4)

  • Lindsay H.

    I'm not really sure what the big deal is with this place. It's fine but nothing really tastes better than you can get anywhere else... it just costs more. It's not the kinda place that you want to go and just hang out as there is nowhere comfortable to sit and it's really small.

    (2)

  • Karin G.

    Those of us who are living the dairy free way, whether by choice or allergy, miss ice cream. Any one who says otherwise is lying - especially in the depths of Arizona summer. So, when your 110 degree world is enlightened by dairy free ice cream that doesn't taste like saw dust and veggie particles, you're likely willing to join a cult just to keep Nami in your life. Though that isn't necessary, yet. The space downtown is small and parking can be a problem, but it's worth every kind of inconvenience. But at the end of the day, they put pretzels in soft serve ice cream. So, Five Stars.

    (5)

  • Dan R.

    Great little place! Nice to see something different like this in Arizona. The sister restaurant next door is excellent. Had a soy-ft serve sundae, awesome. Had an iced coffee, so delighted by all the options for vegan-friendly milk (soy, almond, rice, etc). Great place, good luck! 1 thing - the wood spoons, while I'm sure are biodegradable and all, have a weird texture with the ice cream (at least for me). I think those spoons just kind of freak me out. I didn't ask for plastic or metal, I'm sure they would have accommodated.

    (4)

  • B R.

    Awesome breakfast place! Great healthy way to start your day! Breakfast burrito is awesome. Enjoy a great cappuccino as well. I love their vegan ice creams!

    (5)

  • Jason C.

    Vegan paradise! We need more places like Nami in the midwest. Drived through 7th Ave and was pleasantly suprised by this little joint. Service was friendly and prompt, and the food was fantastic!

    (4)

  • Harper H.

    Only place in town to get anything like it - Tsoynamis - like vegan blizzards. They have a ton of other vegan treats and make cakes for special events too. We recently discovered weekend brunch - all vegan breakfasts, coffee drinks, and they even have bloody marys.

    (5)

  • Stephanie V.

    I've been meaning to check out nami for a while now so we finally popped in this past Sunday as we are doing a vegan challenge. They have really yummy vegan desserts! If you are thinking of using the wifi though its pretty spotty but otherwise a great place to chill! On Sunday evenings they have live music as well which is nice.

    (4)

  • Mya T.

    I LOVE the product, but it takes so long to get your order that I've been late getting back to work.

    (3)

  • Elyse K.

    Ok, I have to admit I haven't been here as much as I have gone to Green in Tempe/Scottsdale but I really which I could come here more. The desserts are AMAZING and thank God, vegan! I forgot the name of the ice cream I got... coco coffee? It is coffee flavored ice cream with coco puffs in it. OMG so freaking good. The cupcakes here are a bit pricey for what you get. The oatmeal cookie with the creme in between in so good. It isn't overly sweet and it tastes healthy even though it has sugar in it. Took my non vegan friends here and they loved the captain crunch ice cream (forgot what else was in it). I wish the inside of this place was bigger but you could always go next door to green I'm sure.

    (5)

  • Kelly A.

    Ok. Since I've become completely and totally addicted to tsoynamis, it's only fair that I update my review. At least once a week I find myself craving a tsoynami. Even my boyfriend, who is adamantly against vegan and soy products, has fallen in love with the tsoynamis and often accompanies me on my trips to get them. These desserts are also HUGE. For $4.50, you can easily split it between two people. I usually like to eat my own so I can bask in my gluttonous glory. All of the baked goods are also excellent. I have not been disappointed by anything I've had here. I've been converted to a Nami believer!

    (5)

  • Masha Z.

    Very tasty vegan ice cream... tasted incredibly creamy, with a vanilla and coconut base. I loved it. I got the thin mint ice cream and I relished in every bite. They also use wooden spoons, which are a weird dry texture on your mouth, but still pretty neat. Would definitely go back.

    (4)

  • Kelly H.

    Mine eyes hath seen the glory of this vegan bakery, It indulges my most tender taste buds decadently, If I lived a mile closer, I'd have a huge belly, My mouth is munching on!!!!!! 10 stars. I may have a small sense of patriotism towards the Green/Nami powerhouse being vegan, but there are no reasons to take away stars. More like lots of reasons to add stars. The interior at Nami is small, quaint and humble. It overflows with hipsters and yuppies alike not to mention hard rockers and tree huggers. Everyone who is anyone can find something delicious here regardless of the wear and tear of your converse shoes or how long you've been working on your sleeve. If you have the ability to raise a hand to your mouth carrying a donut, you'll leave happy. We came for Sunday brunch and were filled with too many "mmmmm"s to count. The tofu scramble was perfection and those wings are seriously wing-ding-dang good. The bevvies are delicious and it's probably doesn't even need to be mentioned that the tsoynamis are the best and surest way to fight the 105 degrees outside. Can't wait to come back and get my birthday cupcake here.

    (5)

  • Connie L.

    Had the cookie dough ice cream and espresso shake (it's not on the menu, but you can request it). Both were good. The cookie dough chunks were HUGE, and the espresso shake was what you expect it to taste like. The portion size for the ice cream is pretty big. One order is share-able in my opinion.

    (4)

  • savannah s.

    The Tsoynamis are amazing!! you have to try one! *&^# Dairy queen and others alike! Vegan soft serve mixed with heeps of junk is the only way to go! Their brunch is also quite impressive. They always have a Tofu scramble and hash potatoes accompany your meals, but their meals themselves are quite impressive. I Love this place!

    (5)

  • Maribeth E.

    Recently I found out I'm allergic to eggs. I thought my sweets-loving life was over... That is until my friend brought me to Nami just around the corner from my home. They have so many baked goods that are completely vegan - that means no eggs! They are good too. I've attempted to make eggless goodies and most of them do not come out well. Nami has many selections such as snickerdoodles and chocolate chip cookies. Most recently, I had a tsoynami with cookie dough and other chocolately goodness in it. It was one of the best desserts ever! I'm happy to know I can cruise over on my bike the next time I have a sweet tooth rather than having to make something myself.

    (5)

  • erin k.

    Amazing vegan sweets! Love their Sunday brunch! Highly recommend. Note: it does get loud and overrun by hipsters, but the food is still well worth it.

    (5)

  • Tarrah C.

    yaaayyyy!!!! A completely dairy-free dessert zone!!! EVERYTHING here is vegan, even the insanely delicious truffles! (I had rocky road....I almost melted and went to chocolate heaven right there!) The Tsoynami's are outrageous! I haven't had 'soft serve ice cream' in a looooooong time...(figured out I was allergic to dairy like 8 years ago..it's been a while!) ...I had coffee coco loco, mmmmm......(writing this review is going to make me leave out the door right now for some more....)...My family ordered the clunky monkey and LOVED it (they are all dairy eaters, so, I think that says a lot!) I can't wait to go back and try some cupcakes, and get me some more of those truffles.....SO GLAD there is another location near me!!! (or AM I???)

    (5)

  • Sarah G.

    I went for the brunch today. First of all I just don't understand why they didn't serve brunch at Green, that's where the kitchen is. They were very adamant about waiting until 9am until anyone could place a brunch order even though the place was filling up before 9am. Though once orders were placed food came quickly. The plates were brought over from Green and probably played a hand in why the food wasn't hot, but it was more likely due to it being pre made, quite possibly the day ahead of time, and not heated well, which in turn made for a very dry tofu scramble. I got the Sage Sausage Hashsheesh, unfortunately no sage flavor just one note flavor, even so, it would have tasted better Hot and it would have been nice to have toast with it as well. By the time we left it was standing room only. I may be pointing out the obvious here but Nami should stick to being a coffee and pastry shop and let real meals be at Green where food can be served hot from the kitchen into a dining room that can accommodate more people. Maybe consider having an option to order brunch at Nami for the overflow but to have it solely there is asinine. P.S. I'd like to add that the first time I visited Nami I ordered the Fluffernutterin Soynami which is ORGANIC peanut butter, banana, ricemellow fluff and toasted marshmellow flavor and I stood there and watched her scoop in SKIPPY Peanut Butter=Not Cool=False Advertising=Fail!

    (3)

  • Gina T.

    I think ice cream is pretty disastrous, so when I tried the tsoynami, I was in frozen dessert heaven. I've only tried the fruit blend versions, and crave them regularly. They're good. And they're big. My daughter and I are easily satisfied sharing one. I'm not a coffee drinker, but do enjoy a good chai latte now and then. This, by far, is the best chai latte in town. It's got a fairly descent spice (and I love the spice), and I can actually taste the ginger. And of course, no dairy. On the down side, my mom loves her dose of half n half in her coffee. The non-dairy options just didn't satisfy her one bit. I would imagine that most of my dairy loving friends might be reluctant to join me there. Oh well. P.S. Thanks for the doggie-patio love. She loves riding over with me.

    (4)

  • Brea B.

    Nami = Nummy, enough said!

    (5)

  • Xavier C.

    A good friend always raves about this place so I decided to meet her there for a dessert & chat this afternoon. The Coffee Coco Loco tSoynami was just OK. Cappuccino was average. Conversation with a good friend is what made this visit special. 2 Stars and nothing more. Cheers***

    (2)

  • Mari T.

    It's close to my work, so anytime I want ice cream, I go here (even though Coldstone is closer). They have awesome flavors. My favorites are the coffee coco loco and there is a special cookie dough one...Awesome. The people that work there are really nice, and if you have a million questions about what kind of cinnamon they use in their cookies, they won't get mad and they'll actually answer. The only downside is the tiny parking lot for Nami+Green, but you can usually make do.

    (5)

  • Terry T.

    The first time I went here, I didn't come away feeling very satisfied mostly because I'm cheap at times. I spent nearly $7 on a cookie and a "winkie." The winkie was good but it wasn't *that* good. I was sorta sulking about that and didn't think I'd go back. But alas, on my next visit, I got one of their Dairy-Queen-like "Tsoynamis" and damn if that stuff isn't crack. I went back a second time in four days because I had to have some of that cream, non-dairy goodness. I had a PB-Chocolate one and more recently a 'Smores one with marshmallow fluffer. Good stuff. I like the coconut milk better in some ways. Anyway, I have to be careful around that place but I mean that in a good way.

    (4)

  • Jess T.

    Love this place! Donutsssss!

    (5)

  • Jermaine B.

    I was introduced by a friend and got a "banana cream pie"! in love forever! I also love the red velvet cupcake! (when its in stock). Service there is usually always nice and prompt, this evening the girl working wasn't as friendly as I am used to the other girls working there but that isn't going to make me rate less because I am addicted, muhahahahha!

    (4)

  • Lindsay D.

    YUMMY!! As a lactose intolerant person this is my go-to place for ice cream cravings and milk shakes. Can't go wrong with the dough boy tsoynami! It may be a 15 minute drive from my house, but it is SO worth it. You will not be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Kelli Z.

    After stuffing ourselves at Green, my husband and I walked over to Nami to top off our meal. We each ordered a Tsoynami. I had the Cookies 'n' Cream and my husband had Coffee Coco Loco. The Tsoynamis where huge but they were so good and not overly rich like whole milk ice cream. The added ingredients were plentiful and I had cookie pieces and chocolate syrup in every bite. The wooden spoons wigged us out a little, but we worked through it. After sitting in Nami eating our Tsoynamis, we couldn't resist getting a few items to go. My husband was excited to find Ethiopian whole coffee beans at a great price ($10). I got a Nami cake--a chocolate cupcake reminiscent of the traditional Hostess variety with white cream filling and chocolate frosting. My first vegan cupcake and such a great one to start with. We also got a delicious looking oatmeal cream pie cookie that was equally delicious. There were so many cupcakes and delicious baked goods to choose from, it was hard to decide. I think Nami will become a regular stop every time we go to Green.

    (4)

  • AJ S.

    We were always skeptical to come here because we aren't vegan and it seemed too pricey. But after hearing so many raves about this place, my husband and I rode our bikes here. The ambiance is charming and the staff is genuinely sweet. I enjoyed a toddy while the hubby sipped on a chai tea latte. We shared an oatmeal cream, two oatmeal cookies sandwiched together by icing, addicting but a little too sweet for my taste. Edited- We finally tried the tsoynami and it was delicious!!!! In our minds we always rationalized by saying we would rather get blizzards at DQ. So happy we didn't this time around. My favorite is the Chai Tiramisu tsoynami and my husband loves the Fluffernuterin. We've also tried the Almond Oy Vey and the cookies 'n' cream.

    (5)

  • Minty R.

    Great Americanos and lattes. Haven't jumped on their baked good as there is just something off to me about vegan products but I'll leave that stuff to the kids that love it :) Apparently I need to try their frozen soft-serve thang... Soynami...it's where it's at i keep hearing. Great great great job on the renovation of the building and thoughtful material choices and design. A very nice addition to 7th street. Nice to see, said the Phoenix native :)

    (4)

  • Stephanie S.

    Delicious food, friendly staff, casual environment. Love their tsoynami ice cream, but be careful... it's a bit addictive! Absolutely wonderful spot for veg and non-veg patrons alike.

    (5)

  • Chris W.

    Really great products and really great ideas executed with love and care. The staff are friendly. The atmosphere is fun but relaxed. Prices are fair.

    (5)

  • Lea D.

    they close at 9pm instead of 9:30pm but haven't updated yelp with the coreect time. they are open 11-9 monday thru saturday. the menu looks great...i'm looking forward to eating here.

    (5)

  • Sophie M.

    MMMMMM tsoynamis! Long story short, we used to drive alllll the way to Scottsdale to enjoy one of these delectable vegan soft serve concoctions. Now, it's a cool ten minute ride from our place! (Not good news for my ass.) They're kind of pricey, but they're huge and should be split. Go for the almond joy or good ol' peanut butter and chocolate (extra pb!) You won't be sorry.

    (4)

  • Rebekah H.

    My friend and I went here the other night. We had an affogato, Nami cake, mint/oreo tsoynami, and 2 soy vanilla lattes. The service is really fantastic, and the espresso is very good.

    (5)

  • B F.

    Pleasantly surprising. They serve Royal (@ the Market), for those interested. Being pretty hip to the coffee scene in PHX, I was a little surprised to hear of this new shop, having not heard of it's coming. Maybe I didn't look around enough, but it felt like Nami just kind of popped up. So I had my doubts, as I always will when giving a new place a shot. The layout was pleasant, and the decor pretty rad; love the couch. Parking seems sorted out a great deal better than when That's A Wrap inhabited the area - good plus there. Sweets looked great. So I order my typical - drip and a 2x (on the side). This gives me a general idea of the shop; milk drinks are for second and beyond trips. Firstly, their demi-tasses are super cute. Obviously hand-made, and hopefully local. Loved it. My drip actually turned out to be a pour-over, which is a plus to me. A coffee junkie can appreciate a pour-over, where it kind of scares a person just wanting some "coffee" (see: I understand why you call it drip vs pour-over). Straight up espresso is generally a quick way of determining bad-average-good. Crema was nice though, consistent, and had me thinking I might have a decent thing here. Taste was good, creamy and quite chocolatey (which seems the profile of the beans being used - the drip was reminiscent of the same). Said and done (from a 'snob' standpoint), the espresso was good, not mindblowing. I think the grind was right, but either the dosing could be moved up a tiny bit, or tamped a little harder. Granted, this was the first and only I had there, so I can't necessarily base the entire shop on that one dopio. All in all, I'm saying it was good, and while the extraction time was right, it could use a little more density. The drip (see: pour-over) clearly used the same roast, which isn't a complaint. The same chocolatey, creamy notes were abound. I feel the dosing was very light, and should have either been a 12oz, or more grounds used. I actually felt I was drinking a water heavy coffee. Not terrible, but certainly not great. I have a sneaking suspicion if the measurement was a bit closer, it would have been a much better brew. Pour-overs are an art first, for sure, then a science. I think they have potential here. Maybe a better pot would help with this brew method as well. -- I'll be back. My experience was neither mind-blowing nor off-putting. I'm hoping after they get into the swing of things and get the kinks ironed out, this will be one of the cooler stops in PHX. Certainly a great concept and whatnot.

    (4)

  • Stephanie N.

    How can you not like Nami? Delicious pastries, brunch, coffee, and killer service. Need I say more? I visit this place often and I love their yogurt parfait! Please go. Enjoy some sweets paired with a hot cup of coffee and take all your friends there.

    (5)

  • Lorna C.

    All I can say is this coffee/ice cream/sweet shop is inspirational! Coupled with it's parent restaurant in the same parking lot, you are certainly in for a great night of eats! All of my experiences have been nothing short of amazing. I have eaten at Nami for breakfast, desert after lunch, desert after dinner and for a mid-day snacks. The coffee is all vegan and fair trade and they offer all kinds of milks to add in with your lattes and such. Packaging for the coffee is also awesome. For breakfast, you can opt for some power vegan bars sitting on the counter, quiche or search through the sweets display case. For deserts, my favorite is the cupcake which was inspired with the Hostess cake but it's vegan! That's right... chocolaty-goodness with white cream filing and icing on top! oh my! They also have a chai cupcake which has a cinnamon-like icing on top... yum yum! They have snicker doodles with icing sandwiched in between and mini-cookies to scarf down. Everything is vegan! They are famous for something known as a soy-nami but I've never made it to the vegan ice cream! I'm always opting for the aforementioned sweets! If I ever get to one, I will review again... They also do sundaes and live music on Sunday nights. For dinner, walk across the parking lot to Green Pastures. See my review for this restaurant as well.

    (5)

  • Rachel M.

    The tsoynami's here are delicious. I had the almond oy-vay: coconut, chocolate syrup and almonds. My friend made her own with peanut butter, coconut and chocolate cookies. Both were really good and pretty large for $4.50. We also tried the chocolate baked donut and the granola. The donut was okay, the granola had lots of cashews and cinnamon and was really tasty. Definitely the highlight was the tsoynamis i wouldnt come back for the test. Yeah the people working there could be friendlier but it wont stop me from coming back.

    (5)

  • M W.

    Affogato yum!

    (5)

  • Butters U.

    I love, love, love Nami! I am not a vegan but EASILY could be with treats like the ones served there. The Oatmeal Cream Pie (OCP), chocolate chip cookie, peanut butter and chocolate candy bar, soynamis, etc., etc., etc. Everything is delicious! The coffee is also awesome. In fact, it is so good that I've gone in just for an Americano (and somehow managed to not get a sweet to go with it). The staff is super-friendly, too. They are always smiling and pleasant.

    (5)

  • Roxy R.

    NOTHING LIKE THIS PLACE ANYWHERE!!! i always have to get a different tsoynami when i come to phoenix. i crave this year round and look forward to coming back to phoenix almost solely to visit nami. it is soooooooooo delicious. this time i had a betterfinger tsoynami with chick-o-sticks in it. to die for. amazing.

    (5)

  • Cade F.

    I'm not one for soy, vegan or vegetarian food, but my taste buds and blood sugar level were both happy after a chocolate donut and mocha latte.

    (5)

  • Amy W.

    Good lord these folks were super happy to be serving up vegan treats. Always good when a 5YO doesn't want to share his "ice cream."

    (4)

  • Kat V.

    Soynami...delicious.......

    (5)

  • Shakira E.

    This is such a great Vegan coffee and dessert spot, even though I am not a Vegan or Vegetarian I love the yumminess they have here and once you have a Nami you will fall in love with their soy goodness!!! My favorite is Dez Hazelnuts however they don't have that one here at this new location only the one in Tempe. All coffee drinks come with soy at no additional charge, however if you want hazelnut, almond or pecan there is an additional charge not more than .50 cents. and right across the way there is Green the vegetarian restaurant. With this new set up only food is served at Green and only desserts at Nami. I like this location as it is not too far from route 51 on my way to and from work so I can stop and get a Fair Trade latte that rivals Starbucks.

    (5)

  • Vanessa L.

    Stopped by to try the tsoynamis and it was great until I got half way through and found a small hair in it! Grossed me out!!!

    (1)

  • Danica T.

    when you're gluten-free, vegan, soy milk and almond milk intolerant and you can't have any caffeine, it's torture to go into any bakery or coffeehouse. Not at Nami. What was great about this place was the gluten-free vegan treats...yes they are sugary...my favorite is the two snickerdoodle cookies pressed together with some sort of awesome creamy goodness in the middle. And, they can make steamers with rice or coconut milk!!! finally a coffeehouse I feel good going to!

    (5)

  • Bill B.

    I have a dairy allergy and a weakness for Ice Cream. I tried one of Nami's tSoynami's ($4.50 for a lot) which is sort of like a DQ Blizzard only made with what tastes like Homemade Ice Cream only this has Soy rather than Cow milk. I went with the Fluffernutterin (organic peanut butter, banana, ricemellow fluff and toasted marshmallow flavor). I can honestly say this was better than a DQ Blizzard. They also have yummy cupcakes and cookies and other treats, coffee & Sunday Brunch. I also like their restaurant Green located next door and I am far from a Vegetarian but good is good.

    (5)

  • Schyler W.

    Came here to meet my tutor for some late night studying + ice cream. The ice cream was awesome and they had a ton of things to mix in - delicious! Someone nearby got some curry thing that smelled amazing - really interested in trying some of the food and tofu selections. Looks good! I'd definitely be back sooner if I didn't live so far.

    (4)

  • Hamid J.

    I am not a dessert person by any means but in the 100+ degree Phoenix heat I love a cold Soynami.

    (5)

  • Sonny S.

    Had the "Winkie" and sorry to say it was disgusting. It was an oily bomb of sugar that burned my throat with the ridiculous amount of sugar in this product. Health wise you would be better off eating a real Twinkie. The Winkie left such a bad taste in my mouth that I am afraid to try anything else.

    (2)

  • Nicolette D.

    We used them for our wedding cake and other desserts. No one could tell they were vegan and we loved to gloat that they were. We are still getting rave reviews on how awesome all the sweets were. We also used Nami as a base of operations for the wedding planning. We did all of our vendor meetings there so we could have an excuse to get some awesome coffee and a pastry of some sort. Morgan and her crew have been nothing but accommodating throughout the whole process and have addressed us by name and treated us like regulars since they met us. We finally got to go to the Sunday brunch they have the morning after the wedding and it was awesome. I got the biscuits and gravy and the husband got the chiliquiles. I was jealous of what he ordered because it tasted like my Nana's but not so spicy so that we could actually eat it. I wish we lived closer but at the same time I'm glad we live far from it. We would both be so fat and probably broke from eating there all the time.

    (5)

  • Jason K.

    World class right here. World fuckin class. This shit is unbelievable. The best pastries I've ever had in my life. Way over the top. Way to be Chef.

    (5)

  • Robert A.

    Reviewing the coffee bar half of the Nami theme only... Nami has been the closest espresso bar to my home since opening late last year. Seeing as the coffee bean is a central part of my daily existence, it took me long enough to make my first visit. Unfortunately, I would have been fine just delaying it indefinitely. I can appreciate the whole vegan thing if that's their deal - there's a niche market for that and somebody's got to fill it. What is astonishing is the refusal to placate the non-vegan crowd (i.e. overwhelming majority) and carry some half & half. Introducing almond milk to whatever you're drink may be is an utter waste of espresso - trust me on this one. The novelty of the concept, the trendy and energetic vibe, and the friendly baristas are among Nami's merits. It's not the kind of coffee house that beckons you to sit down with a laptop or a book while you sip your favorite hot drink. Hard, uncomfortable seats encourage you get what you came for and take it for the road.

    (2)

  • Sandy Y.

    I decided to try this place while I was visiting Phoenix since all the Yelp reviews gave them 5 stars! I can see why!!!! I had asked the cashier to recommend me a flavor for their T'soynami, as I have never heard of anything like this before. She suggested the vegan nami. I was unsure at first because I am by far not even close to a vegan... more like a carnivore! I went with her suggestion anyway. The vegan nami is so delicious! I would go back there again and again if I am ever in town again! Vacationing and decided to stop here to kill time because of the rave reviews! I'm so glad I did!!!

    (5)

  • Nicole S.

    Being a Nutrition fanatic, I decided to incorporate Veganism into my diet (6 days on with 1 cheat day). I went into this place and absolutely everything is vegan so I don't have to worry about modifications. The atmosphere is laid back and cool and so is the staff! Very friendly and unique personalities to be found here. The coffee is delicious and the food is good as well. I wish there was more to choose from other than only baked goods and quiche, but that won't keep me from becoming a frequent customer.

    (5)

  • Ashley M.

    Went this past Sunday for brunch. Got the biscuits and gravy. Freaking PHENOMENAL. I will definitely be going back. Try everything on the menu has officially been added to my life goals.

    (5)

  • Lizzie F.

    Try a chai tsoynami, so good, the soy whip is amazing!

    (5)

  • Rachel G.

    I want to re-review this place every time I try something new here! I think the chai tsoynami changed my life last week. But maybe I'm only saying that because I am lost in a post chocolate peanutbutter cupcake high. So rich. So moist. Dare I say it? BETTER than any non-vegan cupcake I've ever had. Utter decadance.

    (5)

  • Justin S.

    Delicous looking pastries, and pleasant atmosphere. Its a great alternative to have. I'm not the biggest sweet fan, and definately not sold on all the crap that goes into vegan foods and sweets, but if one must indulge then this ain't a bad way to go. I love the location and how nice they keep it. Its so much nicer thant he original Green.

    (4)

  • Matthew G.

    Now, I'm not naive enough to think just because it's vegan that it's good for you. But if I'm gonna eat sweets, this is the place to go. The German chocolate cake is awesome! Cool hipster atmosphere and imo there needs to be way more of these types of places in Phoenix.

    (4)

  • Stephanie A.

    I am so excited about this! I have a dairy allergy and am pretty use to coffee shops using the cheapest soy milk they can find to pacify us non-dairy people, and then typically charge an extra $.50 for it. Nami is all vegan. I was pleasantly surprised when I went there and asked for a latte and they asked me, "would you like that made with soy, hazelnut, almond, or coconut milk?" WHAT!?! choices? They also informed me that once they get more settled they want to start making fresh nut milks. The hazelnut latte is awesome. Also, the "Nami Cakes" are soooo good.

    (5)

  • Diana K.

    It was our last day in Phoenix and we were looking for someplace near ASU to get breakfast. This was fairly close so we stopped.The staff was friendly but the food at this restaurant was very strange. We ordered (what we thought were) egg plates but were apparently some type of tofu scramble. The food was fairly tasty, but overpriced for something that didn't even have meat in it. My daughter ordered a coffee that cost $5.25(!) which was so bad it was undrinkable. We will not be back.

    (2)

  • Martini J.

    Tsoynamis are my new obsession. They're SO good -- I wouldn't miss ice cream at all if I was a vegan and only had these. I would still pick these any day to save on calories and fat. It's a great dessert stop after going to Green next door (also yummy!).

    (4)

  • Nate S.

    Outside the treats, you get an adorable and sleek interior which is very comfortable and feels great to be in, and fun people watching to boot. Its a little expensive for the drinks - I figure that comes with the territory.

    (3)

  • Tracy P.

    Love the Tsoynamis and excited they are downtown! Beautiful cupcakes, cookies, vegan twinkies! I can't wait for the vegan caramel apples. Mmmmmm

    (5)

  • Alexa M.

    While you can find some of my favorites added to my post for Green I just tried an affogoto and I am hooked. I LOVE straight espresso so found myself eating spoon fulls of it straight but by the time i got to the bottom of my cup all that was left was tons of syrup. Next time I'll mix it all up and make myself a vegan flurry for sure. My friend Mariah works in here, if you see her or any of the staff you'll be greeted with a smile and the owners the man too. Definitely come in here for some vegan deliciousness but be ready for the post soy gas as well. Suggestions include peanutbutter chocolate bars, peanut butter frosted banana muffins, tsoynamis, and as stated above AFFOGOTOS! Oh one more tip, if you like chai get their desert haboob ;)

    (4)

  • Dana A.

    Great coffee, delicious food and a wide variety to choose from at this sunny, cheery cafe. I'd definitely bring friends back here. The vegan breakfast menu includes pastries, bagels, biscuits and gravy, some breakfast burritos, yogurt parfait, pitaya purée with granola... I had a great kale salad with a citrusy chia seed dressing for breakfast. They also make specialty espresso drinks like the kick start (mocha with cayenne). Everyone was friendly, making it a nice overall experience.

    (5)

  • Bess D.

    I was in Phoenix for just 2 days and managed to hit this spot up twice!!!! I really wish they had one in LA. All vegan blizzards, tons of baked goods=my paradise! My favorites were the Monsoon special (choc cake, choc chips, and choc syrup) which I added PB too and another one with pretzels, PB and chocolate chips. Can't wait to come back on my next trip to Phoenix. They have a sister veg restaurant next door that I can't wait to try too (yes I may have just eaten Tsoynamis for dinner).

    (5)

  • AMber W.

    The fact that I have yet to write my review of Nami should be an insult to vegans and sweet lovers everywhere! Nami, short for Tsoynami, is heaven on earth. or the moon. jupiter. wherever there is heaven, there is Nami. Soy "tsoft" serve ice cream. Winkies. Snickerdoodles. Various cupcakes. Various cakes. Coffee with a choice of soy, almond, rice, and even hazelnut milk! Although they have only done it once, Nami is planning on running a regular Sunday brunch in February. I thought it was amazing when I went to the beta test. Multiple scramble options in addition to chilaquilles and other brunch creations. Do yourself a favor and stop by. If not for the treats, for the awesome dancing and singing always taking place! PS... Cheddar and Chive Scone (thank me anytime)

    (5)

  • Courtney B.

    Peanut butter and jelly is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Rene S.

    Unfortunately we had the worst experience ever in a restaurant in Phoenix. I went this Saturday 4/26 with my family, my wife and my two daughters to try for the first time Green, we asked for one salad, Kung pao, chicken nuggets and one kids hamburger. I really don't know what happen but that afternoon my wife started to feel really sick then my two daughters later night and next day all three were vomiting and sick at bed. Today they are going to the doctor to see what cause the problem.

    (1)

  • Virginia D.

    OK, each star represents a visit during my less-than-48 hour visit to PHX. YES, I WENT TO NAMI FIVE TIMES IN TWO DAYS. Don't judge. Vegan soft serve is hard to find, people. 3 trips were for tSoynamis. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! had Fluffernutterin, Chai Tiramisu & S'mores. brought non-vegan friends & they loved it, too. 2 trips were for coffee. the lattes were yummy. also had a yogurt parfait, delish! Amazing looking pastries- saving that for next time. Staff are super friendly & hip & helpful.

    (5)

  • Jessica M.

    Tsoynamis are one of my favorite foods in the world. I'm lactose intolerant and love blizzards, so it's a match made in heaven. I go to Green a lot as I live nearby, and have never felt unwelcome there, so I had no reason to think I'd feel that way about their sister joint, Nami. So after a disappointing dinner at Nobou at Teeter House in downtown phx, bf and I were excited to turn our night around with dessert at Nami when we realized we were super close to it and it was still open (since Green would have been closed by the time we got there). Their hours posted indicate they close at 9:30pm on Fridays, and we arrived at 9:20 after calling to confirm they were still open. We walked in, and there were a few groups of people sitting and leisurely enjoying their ice cream and baked goods. We walked up to the counter and bf knew what he wanted right away (s'mores tsoynami with pb added...SO good!). I, on the other hand, needed a minute to decide since they had a huge bakery case filled with things I never see at Green and wanted to try out, in addition to the full tsoynami menu. I asked a few questions, which the light-haired woman working there was happy to answer. She disappeared to make bf's tsoynami, though, and we were then met with an icy stare and complete annoyance by the dark-haired woman working there. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt, and hey, it's Friday night and she probably wanted to close up so she could go out. But it wasn't even 9:30, and she had zero interest in making this customer happy. I said I was debating between a cookie and a tsoynami, while she rolled her eyes and continued to tap her fingers on the counter. Her response, rather than a suggestion or recommendation for something to order, was, "We close in five minutes." Ok? I know that already? Why wouldn't you just try to hurry us along in a constructive way, rather than making me feel afraid to ask you any questions about your products? She continued to sigh and look around, willing us to disappear, and honestly I wish we would have left right then. But we were starving, and I really wanted to enjoy one of their delicious looking treats. I decided in my head that I wanted a tsoynami, but I was way too afraid to have that lady actually prepare something for me as I was pretty sure she would spit in it, in addition to the length of time it would have taken to prepare which surely would have put us over her 5-minute limit. I said I'd take the cookie, to get us out of there sooner. We still had to wait another minute for bf's tsoynami to be finished, and felt her stare us down the whole time. Mind you, there are still parties of other customers at tables still lingering. We were definitely NOT responsible for keeping them open, but we sure were made to feel that way! I don't care how tasty your treats are, I would never EVER go back there...who wants to leave a dessert place with such a sour taste in their mouth? I will be getting all of my future tsoynamis at Green, where they never make me feel like I'm doing something wrong by asking questions or spending a minute debating between a few items.

    (1)

  • Bonnie T.

    I wish my recent business trip to Phoenix had been longer as I'd have had the opportunity to make more than one visit to Nami. I arrived near closing time, after dining at Green, and picked up a couple of truffles. They rocked my world. I will definitely be back the next time I am in Phoenix.

    (5)

  • Kelli R.

    Oh my goodness! I went here for the first time tonight and got a Mystery Mash Tsoynami.. I love the service, and my treat was deeeeeelicious!! I'll definitely be coming back

    (5)

  • Humberto N.

    First of all, the people who work here are great and very welcoming. It's great! At first I didn't know this place was vegan, and when I found out I was surprised. It's great! I'm vegetarian and try to eat vegan foods as much as possible. I also do not eat gluten, and it's great that they have vegan, and gluten free pastries! As well as vegan and gluten free ice cream. The price is very reasonably, $5.00 on the dot, for an ice cream. You can even add extra pecans or strawberries, etc., at no extra cost. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants great ice cream! Vegan, vegetarian, or not, I'm sure everyone will enjoy it. The decor is nice as well. With local artists selling their artwork. It's very minimalistic. Which is very nice. It goes with the PHX downtown vibe.

    (5)

  • Justin G.

    I was so excited when Nami opened. It's a great compliment to the already amazing Green. Nami has pretty much everything you'd want in terms of sweet as a vegan. Great pastries,coffee,doughnuts, and ice cream treats as well as a rotating Sunday brunch. I've never had a bad thing at this place and that's no exaggeration. It can get pretty crowded in there during peak hours but honestly the service is fast enough that I never worry. Check this place out for sure.

    (5)

  • Michael F.

    Nami is delish and nutrish. Definitely one of the best places to get some yummy Soy-Nami in Phoenix. Next door to Green Vegetarian, The place seems to attract the skinny jeans/asymmetrically hair brigade. Great place to people watch that's for sure.

    (5)

  • M N.

    Mmmmmmmm, need I say more? You had The Hubs at "vegan blizzard" and did not disappoint.

    (5)

  • KC S.

    Loved the winkie! Eat your vegan meal next door at Green and stroll over to Nami for dessert.

    (5)

  • Meghan P.

    I absolutely LOVE this place. I have been several times, bought the cookies n' cream, no's and mint, and the betterfinger. They are all delicious. I have also had their chocolate chip cookie and oatmeal cream pie which is to die for! I started taking my kids for Wednesday donut days, their donuts are also superb, which is no surprise! I need to find more excuses to go over in that area!

    (5)

  • Stef W.

    Love Nami, we go almost every Sunday for brunch. Such a great idea they separated Green from Nami. The sage sausage scramble is definitely a must-try. Great atmosphere and people

    (5)

  • Jamie C.

    A good place to get vegan baked goods. Items are a little expensive, but generally tasty. Parking can be a challenge.

    (3)

  • Libby J.

    Tsoynamis are amazeballs- even if you are accustomed to good old, fully-leaded ice cream treats! :)

    (5)

  • Pat D.

    tsoynami. some crazy vegan cold stone blizzard. they make their own vegan soft serve and it's actually very good. you can pick all sorts of things to mix into it and it's delicious. They have tons of donuts, baked goods, and coffee drinks.

    (5)

  • D D.

    Yeah! Love this place!! Went for coffee, nothing special an Americano...it was so creamy and delicious! Wonder what they use for soy milk? While I was there, directly after eating at green, I could not resist the soy soft serve tsunami...hope I'm spelling that right. Chocolate and peanut butter with chocolate chips, so awesome! Makes me want to move downtown so I can go to Nami at least once a day!

    (5)

  • Val R.

    Holy yumminess!!!! Ok so I'm a meat eater, but prefer my veggies and this place would totally turn me into a vegan if I only knew how to make their dishes. We have been frequenting this place for Sunday brunch and working our way to sample the entire menu. My absolute fave is the sage sausage hash as you can't even tell it's vegan and it is perfectly seasoned. Make sure you save room for the tsoynami. I am the biggest froyo fan but this tsoynami goodness has totally turned my world of icy food upside down. It's honestly the best frozen dessert I've had although I really have to slow down cause as healthy as it is being tofu/soy based all that extra sugar from all the toppings do not make it easier on this hip and I will still end up looking like a vegan fat whale.

    (5)

  • Alexandra S.

    tsoynamis (which you an get at both green locations too) are delicious! my boyfriend thoroughly devoured all the other goodies we got with me barely getting a taste - but they were pretty good! especially the butterscotch marshmallow squares. they also make donuts on weds and sunday - i wish we could have tried them!

    (4)

  • Michael D.

    So, it was just okay ice cream. My biggest complaint was not that. It was actually.... the spoons. I don't want rough wood on my tongue. There I said that phrase out loud, and I would actually not eat there again just because of the coarse wooden spoons. I wasn't the only one in our birthday group that made the, It-feels-like-I-just-licked-a-napkin face. In fact, one of the girls' spoon snapped in two while trying to scoop some of the gummy chocolate out of hers. She threw the almost full cup now with splinter sprinkles away. I've had better ice cream at Baskin Robbins and made no spoon induced grimaces while doing it.

    (2)

  • Kat S.

    The long awaited, much anticipated CenPho brother to Green is HERE! While this isn't another Green location (don't worry! they will open soon!), Nami serves a huge menu of their delicious tsoynamis and a variety of other baked goods. This little cafe is all vegan, and while my vegetarian diet allows me to overindulge in regular ice cream - these tsoynamis could convert me. I had a flufflernutter (note: NOT a sexual term, but instead a mixture of peanut butter and marshmallow cream) tsoynami that was heavenly and huge. YUM! I did not try any coffee but am very excited to. They offer soy, almond and rice milk - with promises to add more nut varieties soon. Nami offers a beautiful selection of pastries - cupcakes, whoopie pies, cookies. The staff here was amazingly friendly and welcoming. I felt like they genuinely cared about my business, as well as any comments or suggestions that we had. I am glad that I get to be the first review, since I was their FIRST customer. This vegan-niche is much needed in Central Phoenix and I am so stoked for what Nami and Green will bring to it!

    (5)

  • Francesca H.

    They're getting sloppy. While I appreciate the novelty of vegan ice cream (which, most store bought brands are better) with various mix-ins, and vegan baked goods, there is a lot to complain about. Their facebook touts Hot Fudge Sundays in which affogatos and hot fudge sundaes are $2. We went there and asked for a hot fudge sundae and were met with confusion by the barista who brought over the other girl who explained that they "do not have sundaes but we can put hot fudge on an ice cream cup." What? Is that not a sundae?! Did you not have this posted on your facebook as a special? They're doing a poor job of making their staff aware. Additionally, the more I get tsoynamis, the more they're screwed up. They often will leave out ingredients or sometimes change them completely. This is a VERY big deal because I am gluten-intolerant... If I order a GF tsoynami, what is the risk they will add a non-GF ingredient and I won't notice until I ingest a bit? I don't know... Maybe I am over the novelty, or maybe they're just getting sloppy.

    (2)

  • Candace R.

    So goooooooood After Jon S. introduced me to tsoynamis at Green in Scottsdale, a few friends decided to stop by on our way back to Tempe from Bliss. I was surprised to find a cute little cafe next to Green. The guy at the register was super friendly, and helped my friend decide what flavor to get. I decided on the Cookies n Cream but couldn't help to admire all of the baked goods that they had on display. And their drink menu looked delicious also. As expected, the tsoynami was amazing and I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area.

    (5)

  • Jocelyn J.

    My only complaint is that they only have brunch on Sundays.

    (4)

  • Mcintyre B.

    Great customer service! Sunday brunch biscuits n gravy was good. I was in hurry so ill have to try a tsoynami next time. Prices are decent for vegan/vegetarian. The only bad thing is that the parking is horrible! Looking forward to the next visit!

    (4)

  • Ang C.

    Not a vegetarian or vegan, but I LOVE this place. The food is amazing enough to convert a carnivore. Recommend to all my friends!

    (4)

  • Leon S.

    I can't believe it !!! Just what I was Praying for , A Vegan house near me that actually taste good WAAASS UP !! Nami just started new breakfast Items that are wicked good . If your close to me When I say lets go to the SPOT you know I mean Nami - Or it's sister "Greens" next door .....

    (5)

  • Sydney J.

    I am here at least once a week and I love the "no's n mint" tsoymami. The location it cute with great decor. Parking can be tough depending on the day of the week so be prepared to go to plan B. the proves can seem high for ice cream but once you get the ice cream you'll understand. portions are huge.

    (5)

  • Robert L.

    Only 10 min away from walking distant. This is really really really good, also really really really bad. I am almost finished with trying each soynami.... So far and not a fan of the one with banana. YET EVERYTHING is.... just... just good. Place me on top of a Swiss alp let me sing, dance, and exclaiming goodness oozing. Also i can eat one and not feel lik I am creating havoc for my metabolism to compensate. RL: NOTE: Oddly takes an unusually amount of time to get into my hands. 10min? Worth the wait, worth the walk, worth the extra chocolate ;)

    (5)

  • Austin C.

    Grab some sweets during the week and then a very yummy brunch on Sunday's.

    (5)

  • Ryan S.

    By far some of the best food in Phoenix, AZ is served here. Their food is well prepared, fresh and always delicious!! Excellent place to fill up on even if your in a bit of a hurry. Stop here and try it, you will not regret you did.

    (5)

  • Jacob P.

    Vegan desserts in the AZ desert. Is this an episode of the twilight zone? It's just a testament to the growing diversity in body, mind and palette here everyday. I love the fact that I eat their ice cream and don't feel fat afterwards.

    (4)

  • Clara L.

    I was in Phoenix for work recently. After picking up my rental car, I was in dire need for coffee. I did a quick yelp search and decided to check out Nami, as it was somewhat on the route to my destination. The barista greeted me when I walked in and was very friendly when letting me know all the milk alternative options. I decided to be slightly adventurous and try coconut milk with my latte. I'm not sure if I particularly liked coconut milk, but it was worth a try. It was very hot and toasty in Phoenix and I ordered a hot coffee instead of an iced coffee. Not sure why I didn't think to order an iced one... despite the hot coffee on a very hot day, I still enjoyed it. Thank Nami for providing me with caffeine :)

    (4)

  • V M.

    On the same night my friend and I went to Green, we stopped here to get some vegan sweets. We decided on cookies. I think she ordered a snickerdoodle, and I ordered a chocolate chip cookie. The cookies were good; however, it took a bit of time for us to get them. They were right in the case, and I'd say we waited a good 10 minutes or so, and not sure why it took that long for us to receive them. On my last day in Phoenix, we returned here to each try a tSoynami treat. She had the banana cream pie flavor, and I ordered the PB and chocolate, and we were both LOVING our treats! Very yummy and excellent to cool you down on a hot Arizona day! Will also be back on my next trip.

    (4)

  • Ali B.

    For over a year now I have oogled over pictures of food from Nami and today I went and tried my first tSoynami. My expectations were definitely met! I have been trying to stay away from dairy lately, but sometimes vegan treats just aren't that good. Not the case at Nami! The location was easy to find, but parking was horrible. I think I parked illegally and almost hit a wall and a few cars trying to get in and out of a spot. But that is my only complaint! The place is smaller than I had anticipated, but it was cute! Not too crowded, but there was a steady flow of people. I liked both the interior and exterior of the restaurant. At first I was worried because the tsoynamis weren't written on the chalk board, but then I thankfully found a menu. There were so many options! A lot of gluten free choices as well which is so great. I certainly had trouble choosing. Also they had some ready made treats on display which looked tasty. Some kind of coconut donut, yum! After much deliberation, I settled on the Haystack Attack. I got half chocolate half vanilla. It came with chocolate, gluten free pretzels, rice marshmallow, and a rice cereal. It was very very tasty! Very sweet and I couldn't finish it, but I loved it and would totally come back to try something new. Also now I'm looking at the Sunday brunch pictures and I'm drooling over them. Another positive, the people working there were nice, didn't seem pretentious, which sometimes people who work at places like that kind of are ha. Very awesome, I recommend!

    (5)

  • Shannon R.

    I hit up Nami twice while in Arizona - once for a famed tsoynami (a vegan twist on a Dairy Queen blizzard), second time for breakfast. It's such a great gem in the desert, and I love that it's right by where my only friend in the area lives, haha. The second I started crossing through Phoenix (after 7 hours on the road!), I found my way to Nami to get a cookies and cream tsoynami. It's a cute little bungalow with way more parking than I anticipated - except this place is popular so it's still not enough, haha. Everyone working there is so sweet and upbeat, you can't help but be in a good mood, too. I got my treat and headed to my final destination in Scottsdale. I found the vanilla soft serve base really disappointing. It was really icy and melted almost instantly. It's not the creamy, thick base of blizzards or McFlurries I remember at all. But it was cold, and I was hot, at the cookie bits throughout were perfect. I was determined to give them another try on my way out of Phoenix, to grab breakfast before my journey home. This time, I went with a caramel "mockiato" and a McBagel Sandwich. 10 outta 10, on both counts! The mockiato was a dead ringer for my former favorite at Starbucks, with a little whipped cream and everything! I'll be real, my sweet tooth has subsided these past few years (maybe thanks to veganism?!), but this was such a treat and the perfect trip down memory lane. I also looooooved the McBagel Sandwich. I've got a soft spot for breakfast sandwiches and this was one of the best I've had. Fried eggy tofu, veg ham, cheddar daiya (I think?), and spicy aioli on a bagel tasted like something out of my LA favorite, locali, except fully loaded. I headed on the road to California right after, and didn't need to stop for food the whole way. That's impressive! I'd definitely come back here when I'm in the area! They have so many vegan goodies, that even if the tsoynamis don't impress me, I will not leave empty handed (uhhh s'mores bars and twinkies, anybody?).

    (4)

  • Kaitlyn S.

    a MUST GO! I had the brunch special of Texas French toast with tempeh bacon, peanut butter, rasped drizzle and a scramble and hash and it was amazing! My friend had a breakfast burrito and it was huge and delicious as well. Not a lot of places to sit or tables but still worth it. No doubt I'll be back multiple times. Super creative menu

    (5)

  • Germaine Y.

    As if the Tsoynami's weren't good enough, I tried brunch here for the first time this weekend and it was soooo good. I got the Benedict as a plate - tofu scramble, asparagus, tempeh bacon and hollandaise served over chibatta bread. I also got the Cactus Haboob Latte - agave and cinnamon infused and it was to die for. Vegan or not, go to this place! It fills up quick though, so get there early or expect a little wait!

    (5)

  • Supersweet B.

    I like this place. My favorite is the oatmeal creme cookie when I can have it on rare occasions. Coffee is ok, but I see most people eating ice cream when I come for a visit. That said, please clean up the place between customers. Tables are always nasty and not wiped down after each customer. I have been in Nami dozens of times, but have never seen anyone cleaning tables.

    (3)

  • Stacey L.

    Love! Just try everything.... LOVE!

    (5)

  • Janet N.

    Phoenix Coffee Culture 9/13 -- checking Nami off the list for 9! This little shop is as unique as it gets and it's Vegan! Before you press "x" or that little circle, give the reviews a little read first. From food, pastries, coffee, tea and other specialty items Nami gives dairy using cafes a run for their money. Their menu is punny and whimsical, which makes this place feel down to earth and enjoyable. I decided to caffeinate myself with their "Cactus Haboob" a Cinnamon infused Agave Syrup latte (iced) and decided to go with their Maple Bar, that was gluten free. I am not a vegetarian, vegan or have gluten intolerance but I thoroughly enjoyed what I ordered! The latte was perfect, I'm the type of person who craves more cinnamon-spice flavor in my Chai (yes, I am aware it contains more spices than that) which is why I went with the Cactus instead of the Chai Latte. It wasn't overly sweet, caffeinated me well and was delicious -- even with Soy milk. The Maple Bar was a typical fried donut, though not as fluffy, but semi-airy. It was actually impressive, though it was a bit too greasy. Besides the slight greasy donut (kind of expected), the pricing is a bit steep for what it is. $4.50 for my iced drink and $4.25 for the maple bar, a bit too ridiculous for a GF donut IMO. Beautiful little space, tons of tables and outdoor seating. The cashiers were informative and answered questions customers had thoroughly. It looks like the Tsoynami's are the most popular thing here, I might have to come back to try it and their food. Great place to catch up with friends, spend solo time or to read. No outlets from what I've seen so far though.

    (4)

  • Emma M.

    Nami brunch is every Sunday from 10am-2pm. They always have a special that is announced during the week via social media. They never disappoint! Many baked vegan goods that are to die for. Order an adult beverage next door at Green.

    (5)

  • Tyler L.

    Omg, the tsoynami (vegan soft serve ice cream with various toppings) is incredible! Fantastic and friendly service. Right next door to Green.

    (5)

  • Tony B.

    The tsoynami was okay, but seemed overpriced for essentially the equivalent of your local DQ treat. Didn't try the coffee. The actually space is very small and not much of a coffee shop vibe (would not recommend for studying).

    (3)

  • M R.

    So glad that I found this place. Caters to my no dairy and gluten-free life and even does it while tasting amazing! The coffee is hot and food is so amazing you'd never know there is anything missing.

    (4)

  • Donna B.

    Nami is great! They have an excellent selection of vegan baked goods and some are even gluten-free. Make sure you call ahead if you want some donuts. They go fast! I haven't tried any of their tsoynami, but if they're anything like the ones at Green, I'm sure they are wonderful. It's a small little place with not a lot of parking, so that can be challenging, but if you are looking for some great vegan desserts this is a good place to go!

    (5)

  • Jenn A.

    Food was great! Staff was very kind. However I did not see any lizards so I give this a 4/5 stars.

    (4)

  • Laura T.

    Love this place! The people who work there are always nice and patient. Everything they have there is delicious!

    (5)

  • Jinny H.

    For those with allergies or food sensitivities, Nami is a great place to go to! I had the tsoynami with a friend as a treat, and it was so good. I had the Coffee Coco Loco tsoynami, which came with chocolate, coffee, and little pieces of crispy rice. My friend had the Almond Oy Vey, which came with coconut flakes, chocolate syrup, and almond silvers. Keep in mind that both of these "ice cream" were gluten free and dairy free, and it was amazing how good it tasted! The tsoynamis were a bit lighter and icier than their traditional heavier icecream counterparts, but I liked it better the tsoynami way. Nami also has quiche, pastries, shakes, yogurt parfaits, gluten free donuts, as well as vegan donuts and brunch on select days. Will be definitely going back to try their gluten free donuts and their parfaits before work, and definitely will be back for some tsoynami treats - I'll post pictures! In a happy food coma right now... Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Noor B.

    Even if you don't have dietary restrictions, Nami is worth a try. It's a cute, small shop located right next to Green. They share the same parking lot. Parking can be a bit tough, so try going on an off time. I had a chocolate chip cookie, which was pretty good - a little dry, but the flavor was there. They have some food items and soy ice cream, as well as coffee drinks. I'd go back to satisfy my sweet tooth after a meal at Green.

    (3)

  • Brittany M.

    I love Nami's "Cactus Haboob" latte, which has a yummy cinnamon agave flavoring that is perfect for my taste buds. I also like the turkey melts, breakfast burritos, and huckleberry pancakes here. The prices are pretty reasonable, the cafe itself is really cute, and the staff are very sweet.

    (5)

  • Kaity J.

    Stopped in for a quick latte + work session and Nami turned out to be a great choice. Delicious iced latte served up by a friendly team in a cute shop. I may have missed an opportunity by not trying one of their desserts while I was there. It seemed as if every other patron was stopping by for some ice-cream-in-a-cup-with-stuff-on-it gloriousness, but I stuck it out with coffee. Sigh. At least the coffee was on point.

    (4)

  • Pamela V.

    Returning to the Coronado neighborhood and have already made Nami our "couple times a week" stop! Whether for coffee, chai, pastries or vegan ice cream, it's a perfect little hipster joint for a break in your day that all your friends - whether paleo or vegan - will be perfectly happy at. Simple 60s mod dining room, groovy eclectic music. The crowd is chill, with a steady influx coming & going regardless of the time of day. Blue haired college girls w/ their bearded boys, multi-generational families & LGBTQ couples -- everyone's seems at home here. Check out Nami!

    (4)

  • Mia F.

    This review is for the breakfast/brunch only because their desserts are great. I went for brunch and the food was terrible. The hash potatoes were rock hard and tasted like they were just overcooked frozen potatoes. The tortillas were stale and both of our dishes only had a few pieces of meat/veggies in them. It was so awful we only ate about half of it that was actually edible and the people sitting next to us couldn't finish theirs either . Even if everything had been cooked to perfection, there was little flavor in the food. It was also quite expensive so we were really disappointed. It was really busy at the front counter and no one checked up on us so I unfortunately speak to anyone in person about how bad the meal was.

    (1)

  • Jeff E.

    I come here perhaps more often that I should. Tsoynamis are my downfall *queue up Price is Right fail horn*. But then again, its better than blubbering over to Dairy Queen and crying inside an M&M Blizzard of shame. Inside this hopping hub inspired by the geniuses of Green is part bakery, part ice cream shop, and part coffe haus....sprinkled with brunch awesomeness in the morning and on weekends. This is my go-to spot for any sweet treat, because as my friends know I do not eat crap. I am now on primarily a low-calorie, low carb, primarily vegan/fish based diet. I watch what I eat and work out regularly. How does Nami fit in? After a stressful day, instead of grabbing 5 beers and nachos, or a heaping 3 scoop fatty ice cream, I come here. I grab a 100% soy-based ice cream treat called a Tsoynami, which comes with dozens of variations made up by Nami. My personal favorite is The Doughboy, with vanilla soy soft serve and 100% organic chocolate chip cookie dough. Horrible for you? Meh, not great by any means. Better than Coldstone. Actually, you could probably have two Tsoynamis and be still way better off than anything Coldstone, Baskin Robbins, or Dairy Queen has to offer. They also have a very high quality coffee bar which provides basic coffee fair, along with a dizzying arrangement of baked goods all vegan friendly. The vegan doughnuts blow my mind. I have yet to dance the doughnut dance at Nami, but I can do an eye test and say "I approve". Overall, I can't give this place enough love. It's super trendy, the food on the weekends (look at their menu) are so to die for gang...its delicious. Green is a business genius for concocting the awesomeness that is Nami. They have this man happy, and a customer for life. Enjoy, 5 stars.... for everything they have here. Just go, if you haven't been yet. Just do it already!

    (5)

  • Alfie N.

    Was pleasantly surprised with the PB&J tSoynami. Never had tried Vegan soft serve... I would get this again though

    (4)

  • Ni N.

    Tried their chai tiramisu. It was overwhelmingly sweet for me. However, I liked that the ice cream is soy base and you can add whatever toppings you wish. I also ordered the almond latte and my hubby had the chai tea latte. Again, his drink was really sweet but mine was just right. I would come back again and try other kind of "tsoynami" and get my almond latte drink!

    (3)

  • Claybirdie R.

    Very interesting place. Not at all what I was expecting. I had an iced mocha (geez was it vegan lol? Now I wonder!) which was pretty good. Only drawback was that there was a tiny layer of melted ice at the top which generally indicates the espresso was poured over the ice instead of the proper way of adding the ice last (which may or may not have happened since I wasn't watching it being made, just my observation after years of being a bit of a coffee snob). I also tried the winkie because it was too novel not to. It was... Hard to explain except although it bore no taste resemblance to its toxic namesake, I would definitely eat one again. Very enjoyable and baby loved it too. I can't give 5 stars simply because I think there are tastier coffee places in town (and whose beans I always buy a crapton of so I can pull shots at home), BUT nevertheless this was a great spot and I'm glad I finally tried it. If you're a diehard vegan this would probably be your favorite coffee place. Also - on a side note - they charge extra for whipped cream. Kinda weird. As a consumer, nickeling customers for those little extras is off putting. Psychologically, I would rather the prices were a touch higher and included the whipped cream. Just the way the consumer mind works lol.

    (4)

  • Alfredo S.

    I'm not a vegan, and I LOVE THIS PLACE. Everything I've gotten here has been great. During my most recent visit I got the "Mash Mystery," I have no idea what it was. But it was DAMN good. They also have coffee if your in the mood for that!

    (5)

  • Carly E.

    This place was so amazing. I had a vegan dirty chai doughnut with an iced chai and it was delicious. The staff was really nice and friendly. Cute atmosphere. At first I was confused where to park but there is parking in the back of the building. If you're vegan/vegetarian you need to check this place out.

    (4)

  • Barbara C.

    Of course I got a tSoynami when I came here after reading about them! Soy-based vegan soft serve with goodies mixed in? Win! I went with one of the gluten-free ones (as noted on the menu), the PB 'n' Chocolate one ... because ... peanut butter. 'Nuff said. Peanut butter and chocolate is always an amazing combination, of course. They went well with the soy soft serve, although my only issue is that the soy soft serve is not really that soft. I don't know if it was just the batch that I got or if that's how it is because it's soy milk-based and therefore lower in fat than traditional dairy soft serve ice cream, but this was rather icy and gritty. The texture more resembled a sorbet than soft serve. But still delicious nonetheless! Service also didn't leave a fantastic impression on me. The ladies behind the counter was a tad busy with previous orders but it wasn't until at least four or five minutes before one of them acknowledged that I was standing there waiting and said that they would be right with me. I don't mind waiting, but I just wish from a customer service standpoint that they would have acknowledged that I was standing there waiting patiently for quite some time.

    (4)

  • Tigra C.

    The bad thing about Nami is that everything is so amazingly delicious, deciding what to get is very difficult. Nami is a 100% vegan baked goods/ sweets/ breakfast/brunch spot, which is owned by the same person who owns the Green New American Vegetarian restaurants. It's located next door to Green's PHX location. BRUNCH: Served Sundays, 9a-2p. Arrive early or prepare to wait in a long, winding-out-the-door line. Try to be savvy by calling ahead (as I have), but you'll still have to wait in that line to pay for your order. My favorite brunch items from the regular menu are... -Biscuits & Gravy. Fresh biscuits smothered in chorizo gravy, topped w/ chopped green onions. It is so good! It comes with papas and tofu scramble (try the scramble with salsa or Sriracha sauce!), plus fresh and sweet pineapple wedges to cleanse the palate. -Wing Ding Dang. Their famous spicy/buffalo "wings" (they really aren't that spicy, IMO) served with papas & scramble. I like it naked (aka as a plate instead of a burrito). My carnivorous family loves this dish too. If you wanna be fancy (*singing* I'm so fancy!), mix it up, or add it up, rather. Because I like the Biscuits & Gravy + the wings, I usually add a side order of wings to my B&G meal for only $5 more. SPECIALS: They feature a different brunch special every Sunday, which is ingenious really; it keeps things fresh, and keeps the customers coming back. I'll be thinking, "Oh, I'm going to stay at home this weekend." Then, BAM! They'll post pancakes or the Flying Saucer as the special and all my plans have to be rearranged. The great thing about the specials (aside from them being, well...special) is that if you fall in love with one (and you shall!), it will likely be featured again sometime in the future. My fav specials, thus far... -anything with pancakes. Be it the Grand Slam, blueberry pancakes, etc., they are ALL delicious. I do wish they'd add pancakes to the full time menu. - (I'm going to butcher the name) The Flying Saucer Full of Secrets? It's a Mexicana breakfast pizza w/ chorizo, black beans, hominy corn, guacamole, lettuce, enchilada sauce, papas, & scramble (I omit it, but cheese & sour cream too), atop a crispy fried tortilla. IT. IS. SO. DARN. AMAZING! It's huge too! Share it or save 1/2 for later (it warms up pretty good if you take off the guacamole first; no one wants hot guac) -DaeDae's "Chicken" & Waffles. A vegan take on a southern classic, and they nail it! -Bad @$$ Texas Summer Tacos (that's really the name!). Tacos stuffed with fried avocados & refried pinto beans. Yum! The only thing I'm not a fan of is the grits. Maybe I'm just a little too southern for these new fangled grits. People who like them seem to love them. See for yourself. BREAKFAST: It wasn't alway so, but they serve breakfast, Mon-Sat, from 7a-11a, so the Biscuits & Gravy, and the Wing Ding Dang are now available daily! My favorite among the new breakfast items is the Country Breakfast Burrito. It's a big ole thang too! Organic scramble, tempeh "bacon", papas, peppers, onions, & syrup (sans vegan cheese for moi) stuffed into la tortilla. Such a great and super filling breakfast! OTHER: Aside from meals, there is also a plethora of baked goods from which you may choose, including various tantalizing donut flavors (these donuts are as big as your face!), cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, etc. I only drink water, but there is a humongous list of coffee/cappuccino, tea, juice, and vegan milk options. They have a (very) few vegan grocery items too. Look out for the Nookie (ask about it!) & Sunday sundae specials! Live music sometimes. TSOYNAMI: NOW let's talk about the Tsoynami! Vegan soft serve, originally in vanilla, but as of 07Aug14, they introduced the CHOCOLATE TSOYNAMI! AND you can SWIRL (chocolate & vanilla)! My FAV Tsoynami creations - From the regular menu -Soy Capitan - vegan Captain Crunch & strawberries mixed in. Berry cool! -Dough Boy - chocolate chip cookie dough & chocolate syrup mixed in. YUM! -Cookies n' Cream - Newman's chocolate cookies + chocolate syrup. Classic! From the "specials" rotation -Chocolate Monsoon - chocolate cake + chocolate syrup mixed in. HELLO! -Orange Creamsicle - orange magic + icing (you heard me!) + whip cream = heavenly dreams that taste like childhood summers. -Raspberry Beret - raspberry & cream cheese pastry puff & raspberry puree mixed in. AMAZING! (I may or may not have been singing Prince's song whilst indulging.) MY CREATION - pretzels, toffee nut, chocolate syrup mixed into the soft serve. Create your own too! If you don't want all that extra, you may eat the Tsoynami plain (think spiral soft serve) in a cup or cone. They can drizzle some of their naturally flavored syrups on it too, if you'd like. I recommend the caramel, toffee nut, and chocolate syrups. A cup of Tsoynami is a LOT of ice cream. If you'd like to share it, tell the cashier and they'll split it up for you. Nami for all!

    (5)

  • Joselyn V.

    Tried it out for the first time today and I'm in love! It's a very hipster place, very nice atmosphere. I got the iced cactus haboob which is a latte infused with cinnamon and agave syrup. It tasted amazing! And it's vegan?! It was $4.50 for a 16 oz, so a little pricy, but then again everything vegan is normally more expensive so I'm not complaining about the price. I didn't try any of their pastries, but they all looked very delicious. Only bad thing about this place was the parking. There's very limited parking, and it's shared with another vegan restaurant next door. I went during lunch hour, so parking was full. I had to park at a restaurant close to it. Besides the parking situation, the rest of my experience was amazing! Definitely going back

    (5)

  • Sasha G.

    I came here for the first time with a friend not really knowing what to expect but I really liked it. They have a huge menu of ice creams to choose from, all vegan and some gluten free. I got the PB&J and it was amazing! It does taste a little different than regular ice cream but I really enjoyed it. They give you a big cup and fill it to the top for just $5. I'm sure I'll find myself back here.

    (5)

  • Stephanie E.

    Great spot to hit for vegan pastries and delicious drinks. I've had and loved their "Betterfinger" tsoynami. It's basically a vegan version of a mcflurry for those who were allowed to eat those as a kid....but way better. It's vegan soft serve with mashed up chocosticks, chocolate chips and some sort of toffee syrup. Also delicious is their "yanky-doodle" cookie. It's two chewy soft perfect snickerdoodle cookies with some sort of sweet vegan cream between like a cream sandwich. Holy yum. Their donuts are a bit cake like and not really donutty like the gf donuts at Jewel's bakery. But this should not stop you because hey, cake rocks too! Other notables... A mint latte drink, vegan chocolate shake (not too sweet and really great), cupcakes etc. There is seating but it's not very comfy cozy...a bit more on the modern industrial meets cement and wood. You'll get over it though as you delight in sugar. All in all, this place should definitely be a part of your life.

    (5)

  • Roxanne Z.

    Protip - getting a fruit tsoynami with chocolate chip is a great life choice. Right next to Green, Nami has a diverse array of vegan desserts. They're definitely a little over sweet, but if you keep your sweet tooth in tow then you're in for a treat. Just a note that there isn't always a lot of space to sit.

    (4)

  • Isaac T.

    This place is so cozy and the vegan/gluten free food is amazing. You can't go wrong with the treats they serve here

    (5)

  • George W.

    For not being a dessert guy and a huge meat guy (could never understand this veggie vegan thing) Nami had some darn good desserts that weren't over sweet and had flavors that I don't normally taste in desserts. Had a coffee and the donuts (vegan ones at that) and the fiancé ordered some chocolate cookie. Actually for something very simply prepared the taste was really good. The coffee tasted spot on with a good balance of bitterness and smoothness (put 2 sugars and just a splash of what I assume was cream) So if your vegetarian or want a dessert that doesn't overload you with processed sugars, hydrogenated oils and other crap that is in most bulk desserts, check this place out.

    (4)

  • Abby S.

    The vegan blueberry doughnut might be the best doughnut I've ever had. It was so soft and flavorful! Not only did it have blueberries scattered throughout, it also tasted like graham crackers, which I loved. I only meant to try a couple bites, but I ended up eating the whole thing. I also tried their soy ice cream with animal crackers mixed in. It's icier than regular ice cream, but letting it melt a bit helps. The addition of the mix-ins turned it into a vegan, customizable McFlurry! If I lived in Phoenix, I'd definitely be a regular here.

    (5)

  • Kenn E.

    We decided to take a coffee break at this cute little place when we were visiting Phoenix and saw Michael U's review. We had: espresso shake and pistachio donut. I must admin that I'm a fan of their creations.

    (4)

  • Travis B.

    Sunday donuts???? how bout that. after months of clean living, we decided to treat ourselves to a dessert. we remembered Nami from a previous eating out at Green. We swung by and lo and behold...Sundays feature donuts!!!! the wife had the coffee donut and i had the coconut. both were freaking delicious. truth be told, i thought mine was better. they're not the light donuts like krispy kreme, but more "doughy" but not cake-ey like. they taste like donuts ok! delicious donuts. and some are gluten and soy free if you're into that. order at the counter, service is quick, efficient. and it was crazy busy from the brunch crowd right before 2pm. parking is tight....best to leave the H3 at home.

    (5)

  • Haley D.

    I absolutely love Nami ! Decided to try Better Finger for the first time! It's now my #1 choice !

    (5)

  • Dave W.

    One of my favorite places to get coffee, besides Seattle Espresso in Chandler. The best thing about this place is everything is Vegan and tasty. Even people that aren't vegan love this place. The people that work here are awesome and friendly. Try their biscuits and gravy!

    (5)

  • Tzarina W.

    Nami goodness for $5. Chai tsunami, O ginger snap, rocky road and Coffee Coco Loco are all pretty phenomenal. Great for those that are lactose intolerant. Tastes light. These treats are tasty even when melted from the summer heat. Parking is limited.

    (5)

  • Cindy N.

    So many choices to choose from! A bit pricey but I would eat the soy soft serves everyday if I was closer. The cashier was extremely friendly and didn't mind that my friend and I stared at the menu for hours

    (5)

  • S H.

    Been meaning to get here for ages. Was less selection than I expected (1 lonely slice of cake on the counter) but bunch o cupcakes and I got 1 big bar thingie to take home, was good, but I will have to go back and try other stuff too.

    (4)

  • Shigeru Y.

    The serving size for the "tsoynami" (soy soft serve blended with treats) was pretty generous! Not Costco yogurt generous but still a nice large size for $4.50 before tax and tip. I chose the mint Newman O one (don't recall the cutesy menu name). It was really a lot better than I excepted. It could've used another pump or two of mint syrup/flavor though, and the chocolate syrup tasted a little cheap (like Hershey's). Pulling into the parking lot was not fun, but thankfully they weren't crowded and it wasn't rush hour yet! Overall, a nice non-dairy alternative to the Blizzards and Concrete Mixers of the world.

    (4)

  • Gaby N.

    This is my new favorite spot! I can't have dairy and all other vegan ice creams I have had have been subpar, but this place is amazing!! I get the chunky monkey tsoynami (banana and chocolate) with marshmallow fluff and even though I'm ridiculously picky, the staff are always so patient and accommodating! The last couple times I went I had the pleasure of Marissa helping me and she is just as sweet as the treats I strongly recommend this place to everyone, vegan or not!

    (5)

  • Gina V.

    Why oh why can't we have a Nami in San Diego. Sigh. I make sure to stop by every time I am in town. Although other places attempt vegan desserts, only Nami really nails it. Be sure to try the Sunday brunch! The Benedict Arnold will have you craving more. Today I tried the Tsoft serve and it is just as delicious as I imagined it. Their donuts, cupcakes, and cake are the best vegan treats I have had...and I have tried my fair share of vegan desserts! Great job, Nami. Now all you need to do is open a location in SD.

    (5)

  • Montserrat A.

    This is a little spot, there is wifi but maybe a little hard to sit and work if it's busy. Donuts are amazing! Come by early to make sure you get one (and believe me one is enough) Toddy (ice coffee) is okay, very mild.

    (3)

  • Kelsey W.

    The hazelnut chai drink is top notch! I haven't tried many of the desserts because they are almost always out of everything by the time I get there late at night... but I guess that is a good thing right? They must be good and popular! :P Anyway I'm mainly on here to give a quick shoutout to Arty (spelling?) for being the most happy and friendly worker I have ever encountered in any food place anywhere! :)

    (5)

  • Chris R.

    HORRIBLE service. I cannot believe it. It took a girl 15 minutes to pull a pitcher of coffee out of the refrigerator and put it in a cup. That's all I ordered. An iced coffee to go. I'm never coming back.

    (1)

  • Stephanie F.

    Always a line out the door for Nami. The food is incredible! Try the vegan Huevos Rancheros burrito. So filling and fantastically yummy! Knocked one star off because of the unfriendly girl @ the counter. She barely smiled and looked highly annoyed. The rest of the staff is extremely pleasant! Still love the food though and will keep coming back!

    (4)

  • Travis T.

    I ordered a tSoynami and really enjoyed it. They have a great selection of creations that you can order from. The only problem I run into here is that this place can be tight squeeze and your order can take awhile on busy nights.

    (4)

  • Brieana E.

    Best breakfast burrito ever! I can't wait to come back to Phoenix so I can eat here again. I don't even like soy cheese but the country breakfast burrito rocked my world.. I would have loved to eat it with a fork and knife on a plate, but even in its basket the taste was amazing and I know I'll be craving it until my next Arizona adventure. Service was super friendly, my latte with hazelnut milk was on point, and the garlicky salsa that came with the burrito was pure magic. They only serve breakfast, and the menu isn't up on the board as that is full of all the bakery treats and beverages. I'd love to see a larger menu, or even some menus by the door for more accessibility. Luckily I knew about the food from yelp, so I just asked the people in front of me to pass a menu back. It's a little awkward to not be able to see a menu until it's your turn to order if others are in line behind you. Overall, great job Nami! You've got to taste it to believe it.

    (5)

  • Rhombus A.

    Teeny tiny little space that holds some of the most delicious guilt free treats this side of the Mississippi. Peanut butter and chocolate bars, tsoynamis, snickerdoodles. vegan cheesecake, all amazing. I hear a rumor that they have a breakfast burrito that I may have to go get for breakfast today. Seriously, the best vegan desserts anywhere, ever. Parking and seating are a little tough on weekends since the space is so small and they share a parking lot with Green.

    (5)

  • Preston C.

    Nami is hands down my absolute favorite dessert establishment in all of Phoenix Here are a couple of words to describe Nami's tsoynami... Yummy Delicious Wonderful Heaven in a cup The perfect dessert The tsoynami's are home made vegan soy ice cream which you can choose several different topping options with... There are several fruit flavors as well as their own creations... They are all extremely delicious but I think my top 3 are as follows... 1- Dough Boy chocolate chip cookie dough and organic chocolate 2- NO's 'n' Mint newman's chocolate O's, mint flavor, organic chocolate 3- Clunky Monkey (GF) fresh banana, organic pecans, organic chocolate The customer service at Nami is wonderful as each employee is very friendly and knowledgable of the menu but they also provide very helpful tips Also, the cookies are fabulous, the cakes are scrumptious, and the coffee is perfect...

    (5)

  • Chris R.

    Everything is amazing at this place. Favorites are the DONUTS (Raspberry & Maple). Great lattes and a fun atmosphere. Nice staff and clean place! Would recommend to anyone for breakfast, coffee and ice cream treat.

    (5)

  • Regina W.

    Yummy-ness in a cup: tsoynami!! My first cup was the ginger snap with lemon...full to the brim and just the right blended texture. Perfect for these hot summer Phoenix days! Then I had a second try because I was craving it this weekend...the Almond Oy vey! Not made as well as it was last week. But I'm going to try to get to each flavor. Can't wait to try the breakfast, brunch, and coffee.

    (4)

  • Paisley D.

    I love this place! My family and I always come in over the weekend ...i recommend the dough boy tsoynami! the dough is to die for! The lady with the short hair is great, she knows alot and was very helpful when I couldn't make a decision on what to get.

    (5)

  • Lee M.

    The top vegan cafe to get comfort food in uptown Phoenix. Required eating when in Phoenix.

    (5)

  • Karina G.

    I have converted from vegetarian to veganism since the time of my original review. Now I love Nami even more! Favourite tsoynamis: PB & J, Banana Cream Pie, Lemonbar (when they have it!) and also the Funny Bunny that was around briefly in the spring. If you follow them on Facebook or Instagram you can be lured to come in by their yummy photos, which happens to me on a regular basis. I often meet non-vegan friends here and they've all loved it as well.

    (5)

  • Larry C.

    We have been coming to Nami for quite some time now and thoroughly love it. I figured it was time to write a review. I always get the peanut butter chocolate tsoynami, which I love. Last night, I ordered a kitty ditty with chocolate ice cream and it is my new favorite. It was awesome! Also, the truffles are great!

    (5)

  • Cara H.

    They have the best vegan desserts I have ever had! Staff is friendly and efficient. I love this place!!!

    (5)

  • Gabriela D.

    Probably the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. And one of the best chocolate cakes I've ever had. Meat eaters will like the sweets and the other food too. Their coffee looked interesting and unique. Great service from everyone. All vegan.

    (5)

  • Valerie A.

    I'm not vegan, but I brought some friends who were visiting and have recently become vegan. They absolutely loved it. There was a large group of us there for breakfast so we had the chance to try several different things. Friends loved their biscuits and gravy and I liked my breakfast burrito, although next time I'll probably skip the melty vegan cheese. Everything is vegan and they have gluten free options on top of that so I'll definitely be taking some family there when they come to visit (multiple allergies/food sensitivities). Their donuts were light and fluffy, unlike other vegan pastries I've had. Can't wait to come back to try some of their other desserts and coffee drinks. The best surprise was the pitaya bowl. The purée is so light and refreshing and goes well with the granola and fruit on top. It was even better than the acai bowl another friend tried. I don't know that I would go for any savory items again if I didn't have any vegans with me, but I'll definitely be back for coffee, dessert and pastries and probably the pitaya bowl! We're also sad we missed the special brunch. I guess they only serve that on certain days. I would have liked to try their pancakes and French toast.

    (4)

  • B V.

    Excellent alternative to froyo and the normal packed coffee house in the neighborhood. Nice atmosphere. Easy place to work on papers or meet with friends. Good coffee, good sweets, and good frozen treats. Try a tsoynami with some frozen fruit and be open to trying some vegan quiches. Parking is scarce, so be sure to carpool. Get your hipster fix in an unpretentious way.

    (4)

  • Michelle J.

    Went for the first time on Saturday, the ice cream is delicious!! I got the dough boy and my husband the pb and chocolate...it was amazing. Will be back soon!

    (5)

  • Mike W.

    I didn't realize that Nami is the coffeehouse arm of Green. I came for breakfast (okay it might have been more like lunch) and was overwhelmed with the choice of baked goods. I got a pour over coffee (which I wasn't all that wowed by, but it was good), the huevos rancheros, and a blueberry fritter. I definitely didn't need all that food but I had to try it all. The blueberry fritter was awesome. Nami definitely does a great job with their vegan baked goods. The vegan huevos rancheros was an interesting take on the classic dish. It had hash browns, chili-spiced black beans, tofu, and some kind of mystery bean or protein that I couldn't figure out what it was. Nevertheless it was all pretty good. Not to mention, the place was packed, which is always a good sign. However, don't go there on a weekend expecting to get a seat. Very limited seating and for all the people there, it was a slim chance. Especially with loners like me taking up a whole table.

    (4)

  • Jane C.

    Came here a while back with a friend and it was definitely worth the drive! Parking was a bit tight since it's a pretty small place. I can't remember the exact flavor of my tsoynami, something with bananas, but it was so, so good. I also got a quiche to go and that was delicious as well. I'll definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Patricia M.

    Met 3 friends here for what I thought was supposed to be coffee but turned out it was supposed to be lunch. Fitting that I came in confused, because the menu here is the most confusing I've ever seen. Chalkboard, display items, a few specials hand written on signs, and a print menu hidden behind the cash register so we didn't find it until we had waited in line and tried to make our choices from the scribbled notes. They would do well to have one readily available printed menu with all offerings. So we had 2 GF folks and they got the zebra donut and loved it. I got a bagel with herb cream cheese and it was yum. Later we saw the table next to us eating grits and it looked so good we ordered one to share. Very tasty and filling.

    (4)

  • Ben W.

    This is the most overwhelming and beautiful place in the valley..it is definitely not for the indecisive. I am used to having a few vegan options at the average froyo shop or bakery, but here it is like vegan jesus created every amazing dessert in 7 days. The Mash is definitely the best and a gamble..so even better, especially because you can tell that the employees love making it and telling customers about it. I have never regretted ordering it. The only thing that you should worry about is spending too much because..it WILL happen. ps bring some cash to tip with/ vote for your favorite theme of the day. its fun and the employees deserve a tip. when I was there it was zombies versus vampires and..being the walking dead fan that I am, it made it the easiest decision I had while I was there.

    (5)

  • Rachel R.

    Honestly, I probably love this place too much! After learning of some food intolerance's I was so excited to find a coffee shop/bakery/brunch place so close that I knew wouldn't have dairy, since all the products are vegan, and have a good amount of gluten free options available on top of that! My mom and I are obsessed with any of their chocolate gluten free donuts, their strawberry cheesecake is divine, and the tsoynamis are so amazing and refreeze perfectly! Their coffee is also just as delicious. Their caramel mockiato is my favorite, but now that I have cut back on sugar I always get a cappuccino which is still very yummy (the taste of their coffee/espresso is scrumptious). All the staff are very friendly and the environment is very relaxed and welcoming.

    (5)

  • Sophista S.

    Went here for a little #SundayFunday aka cheat day indulgence... I had the Nami Cakes and I must say it was alright! Nothing spectacular, personally I feel like this place was over rated and and DEFINITELY over priced!!! I paid $4 for a little ass cupcake... Literally it wasn't even a regular sized cupcake! Highly disappointed, much rather would've spent less money for an extra 50 calories!!!!

    (1)

  • M M.

    Wut tha'. All my friends (vegan/punx/activists/people who are 'conscientious') love Nami. Yes, Tsoynami! Uh huh. So I took my kids there to see if it was the real deal. My kids aren't vegans (that they've told me), so we were gonna figure it out. They loved it. They even loved the atmosphere of the small establishment. Kooky indie ambient sounds. A girl with a bun atop her head but with a shaved head around the bottom. High waisted shorts? Yeah man. But we got three Tsoynamis. All different flavors. They were like $4/5 each. No biggie. I'll probably come back.

    (4)

  • Sarah E.

    Best breakfast burrito I have EVER had. EVAR!!!! The country breakfast burrito is to die for. It is now what I want for my last meal on Earth. Yes, it is that fantastic. I ordered: 1. Country breakfast burrito (tofu scramble was perfect! with a touch of maple syrup. I'm drooling,,) 2. Drip coffee (with hazelnut milk. wow!) 3. Chocolate chip cookie (I waited to eat this later, and it is good that I did. If I had been able to buy a dozen and devour them at that moment, I would have.) 4. NO's 'n' Mint tsoynami (texture is more ice milk than ice cream, but absolutely decadent, and I drank the melted tsoynami at the end.) Bottom line, if I lived in Phoenix, this would be my go to breakfast place!

    (5)

  • Lauren E.

    We are so glad we found this place! Great sushi and delicious miso soup. They have some great menu options as well!

    (5)

  • Omayra O.

    I love the food here and it's pretty much one of 3 vegan/vegetarian spots in Phoenix but the service is UNBELIEVABLY slow. I don't even walk in the door if there is a line. Even with no line it took about 20 minutes to get an acai bowl on a Wednesday at 10:40am. Don't ever come here if you're in a hurry, but it's a lovely place to sit and chat a whole morning away with a friend.

    (4)

  • Michael U.

    Items sampled across visits: Deez Hazelnuts Tsoynami - Hazelnut Brittle, Dark Chocolate Bar, Chocolate Fudge Pumpkin Pie Tsoynami - Pumpkin Puree, Pumpkin Spice, Vanilla Wafers, Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream Betterfinger Tsoynami - Chick o Stick, Chocolate Chip, Buttercrunch Syrup Snicker Fudge Zucchini Donut Blueberry Fritter Blueberry Cream Cheese Turnover Gluten Free Yankee Doodle Namicake Cinnamon Roll Red Velvet Champagne Cupcake Coffee Maple Bar Nami-o Donut Chick o Stick Donut Smiley Face Pancakes Having admitted my fondness for baked goods and a perhaps odd fascination with vegan pastry it was only a matter of time before I visited nami - in part due to the aforementioned interests and good word of mouth from a vegetarian friend and in part due to its location just down the street - but little did I know just how good it would turn out to be...or how many times I'd visit (Three to be exact, the most recent being a breakfast with friends on 12/30/12.) Owned by Damon Brasch and operated on a daily basis by what seems to be a collection of cute college girls that you might see at Whole Foods or a local Co-Op, most of the things that nami does it does very well, perhaps most surprisingly their vegan take on the Blizzard entitled 'tsoynami,' the rich soy-based ice cream lacking any hint of "soy" and fixed with any number of mix-ins, some menu staples and other seasonal. Available 7:00am to 9:30pm I've had them at both ends of the spectrum and honestly prefer them to any frozen "shake" I've had save for, perhaps, the concretes at Shake Shack - the pumpkin was particularly excellent as part of breakfast. Moving to the baked goods, as much as I wanted to like the donuts I just could not, save for the baked zucchini version and the dense blueberry fritters. Perhaps it was the glaze or perhaps the actual batter but something about each of them harkened that 'beany' flavor that turns so many off to soy based vegan foods. More impressive, perhaps due to the intense sweetness or a different glaze, the cinnamon roll was a much better choice, as was the turnover with a light flakey shell, sweet whipped soy, and fresh blueberry puree. Moving on to the rest - I think it is safe to say that anything nami makes with chocolate is a safe bet - the rich organic tablets behind the bar likely 70% cocoa or better and a dominant flavor whether in a tsoynami, drizzled on a pancake, baked into a moist cupcake, or best of all made into dense "snickers" fudge that trumps the original by miles. Last, and certainly not least, for those who don't want chocolate - and all the more so for those unfortunate enough to be gluten intolerant (the real sort, not the trendy Hollywood stuff,) get the Yankee Doodle - a nearly quarter pound snicker doodle sandwich with dense, creamy filling, that is better than any snickerdoodle I've had elsewhere - vegan, veg, gluten free, or otherwise.

    (4)

  • Ashley H.

    The tsoynamis make me sick, every time. But I've always had good luck with their stellar strawberry shakes. I'm not sure if they're on the menu or not, but you will kick yourself for not ordering one.

    (4)

  • Ness O.

    Omg! So delicious! I ordered clunky monkey and it has banana, chocolate and pecans! Everything's organic and it tasted light!

    (5)

  • Jill C.

    It's really difficult to add anything original here because everyone else has already said it, but this place is simply amazing! I have never tried anything here that I didn't like. Their lattes especially are delicious. The iced chai tastes very similar to Starbucks, for anyone who has become vegan and is no longer able to drink Starbucks chai because it has honey in it. I also recommend the raspberry mocha. All of their cupcakes and the McBagel and the burritos are great, too. Just try the whole menu. You won't regret it.

    (5)

  • Aubrey A.

    I came here one day with my cousin. Her son can't have any Dairy and always requests Ice cream from here. So I decided to tag along.. I mean I have sensitivity to dairy myself so why not. I ordered the Almond Oy Vey! And Oy Vey was it good! I definitely will be back again... And again and again! Nami you gained a new non dairy follower

    (5)

  • Mr B.

    Incredible selection of raw and vegan options with relaxing environs and friendly customer service. Likely a cult following here as I saw many at the altar of nearly obsessive compulsive food disorders making their way through the variety. In all seriousness this is a great spot to chill but you could blow by it in a heartbeat as the expletive is creativity abounds and still it gets lost in all the strip malls surrounding.

    (5)

  • Mackenzie F.

    Okay, so as a meat eater I came with a TOTALLY open mind having ADORED Green off of Scottsdale Rd. I guess I was expecting a restaurant, but this is DEFINITELY more like a coffee shop or a much much worse version of Lux. My girls and I went for brunch and were very excited, unfortunately the food was NOWHERE near the caliber of what is served at Green. My girls had some parfait thing, and a donut while I had a bagel with cream cheese and an Italian soda. My bagel and cream cheese were tasty but ABSOLUTELY bland, no chives, no onion, no nothing to spice this bad boy up. My girls said the donut was dry and revolting and the parfait was nothing she couldn't make at home with yoplait and some granola. I have been WAITING to go here with my boyfriend and decided for a sneak peak and I'm glad my boyfriend didn't come because he would have been SO disappointed. For now, only Green is on the radar. It got two stars because the girl taking our order was very gracious and sweet. We promptly finished our food and then drove over to America's for street tacos and Vampiro's. Sorry Nami.

    (2)

  • Kimi G.

    Nami is really a one-of-a-kind place. I love what they're doing and what they stand for; good vegan restaurants in Phoenix are few and far between. It's rad that they offer a few raw options now- the raw power breakfast is soso good. I will say that some of the staff at Nami is extremely unfriendly and sometimes rude, acting as if the customers are an inconvenience to them. However, Katie is always really nice. Overall, I'm a fan and will continue to come back but their coffee isn't very strong and that makes me sad.

    (4)

  • Christine P.

    I'm a regular here every Sunday, if I don't dine in, I take it to go.. But today, I felt as if I'm a regular there, they don't need to treat me as special anymore and that im always going to go back... Today, my nephew and I ordered the sunday special. It was very delicious by the way, the pancakes was amazing. It had brought to my attention why my nephew and I had to share the syrup bottle, instead of having our own. Which we usually do. It was never a problem before. Then my girlfriend and her fiancé showed up, ordered the same thing, and their plate looked better than mine. Not only that they had their own syrup, she had two pancakes and more items on her plate than I did. I never complain, i love this place. I talk about this place all the time, tell them to come here allll the time. its not a huge deal, but it was bothering me. Its not like I was going to eat the whole pancake, but it was the portion control that I didn't get. Why should mine be any different? shrugs.. nami is starting to get well known, busier and probably just half ass everything just to get the customer going and what not.

    (3)

  • Sam D.

    The Tsoynami was ruined me. FREAKIN RUINED ME. I don't like regular ice cream now. I felt refreshed after finishing the Dough Boy, which after eating non-vegan ice cream I wouldn't have. You can't even tell it's not ice cream except that it is more icy than milk and doesn't have the gross aftertaste. Drooling thinking of it right now...

    (4)

  • Brianna B.

    Their peanut butter and chocolate tSoynami was good but not great. I'm not vegan, and I prefer dairy ice cream, but I've had vegan ice cream I liked better than this (especially coconut milk ice cream). Also, the chocolate reminded me of Hershey's syrup.

    (3)

  • K Rae R.

    Best vegan desserts EVER! They all taste so good and everyone who works here is so friendly. Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Sara C.

    Their coffee and donuts are soooo bad, but sooooooo good....

    (5)

  • Nancy R.

    I'm not a vegan, but I went with a vegan friend to Nami. Boy was it delicious! I had their quiche, and I have to say it was the best quiche I've ever had.

    (5)

  • Billie M.

    Loved this little place! A hidden gem for vegans and vegetarians! I went very early in the morning and had a small breakfast and coffee--everything was delicious and the service was excellent. I loved the atmosphere too! They were also listening to great music. It made my experience even better. The best part was how affordable it was! I was pleasantly surprised by this place and will definitely be coming back my next time in town.

    (5)

  • Mark C.

    Come for breakfast, but come back for the desserts. A co-worker of mine and her husband are steadfast vegetarians and fell in love with this place almost as fast as they fell in love with Green next door. This place is owned and run by the same owners as Green, and the space is small just like its counterpart. Whereas Green is more of a lunch and dinner spot, Nami is more of a breakfast/dessert spot. We got here around 10am on a Saturday morning and by the time we sat down, it was packed. Not surprising given how many vegans and vegetarians live around Downtown. My co-worker recommended I get the biscuits and gravy. I saw a couple of cupcakes that caught my eye in the pastry case (cookie dough cupcake and red velvet cupcake) so I got those and an OJ too. As with Green, you order at the counter and seat yourselves. Total for all of my food was $20. Food came out to us in less than 10 minutes. Let me first go into the cupcakes. I've had vegan cupcakes before at Treehouse Bakery just west of here, and these were equally delicious. The frosting on both was dense, but creamy and decadent. The cake itself was actually more dense than Treehouse's which made eating two pretty tough, but it was worth it. As for the biscuits and gravy, I actually loved the tofu eggs as they put enough spice and herbs on those to make me forget I was eating tofu. It didn't have the texture of an egg at all, but it was still great. The home fries were also tasty and crispy and light. As for the biscuits and gravy itself, mixed reactions on this one. There was a lot of onion on my gravy which seemed to be a little bit of overkill. The biscuits were also a little dry. It was okay, but I think Bragg's Diner (also just west of here) does the vegan biscuits and gravy thing a little better. All in all though, I was pleased with my first trip here. The vibe is super relaxed, the gals behind the counter are super friendly, and the portions of food on every dish I saw were plenty hearty. Even though the food is all vegan, I can assure you that no one leaves here hungry. I can't totally recommend the biscuits and gravy for breakfast, but I fully intend to explore other breakfast menu items in the future. I've also heard a lot of good things about the tsoynamis, so that'll be on my to do list. Just be warned, once you take one look at that pastry display case, its pretty much impossible not to order one.

    (4)

  • T A.

    Delish espresso drinks, yummy cupcakes, and soy soft serve so good it passes for real soft serve with the pickiest critic - my 4 year old daughter! Here's the deal - I used to be vegan YEARS ago so I am perhaps more open to places that specialize in vegetarian/vegan. However, I don't SEEK out vege places anymore because now I am back to eating everything (see my review on the Pork Dip from St. Francis if you're skeptical). I decided to check this place out because they have a modern vibe to it and all they do is coffee and desserts. I've passed it every Saturday for the past year and have always been drawn in by their clever signage. I had NO idea they were an "alternative" cafe until I walked in and checked the menu. This place has incredible baked goods and they do a great job with the coffee. That's pretty much all I need to be happy :) For starters, it's hard to find a good espresso spot in Phoenix. Secondly, I remember that with the vegan-restricted diet my general rule of thumb was if I was eating out and the food tasted good - it was probably not vegan. This place has just perfected sweet treats that are gluten and dairy free which just makes me even more impressed with it. This is definitely getting bookmarked as my cafe/bakery go-to when I'm in central Phoenix.

    (5)

  • Katie C.

    Vegan frozen yogurt. need i say more?! It's fracking delicious, dont even question the "vegan" aspect of it. go go go!

    (5)

  • Darren R.

    This place was busy.... Good sign usually. The food wasn't extraordinary to me; but it was nevertheless very good, fresh, healthy, and the staff was nice and place is clean. So it's definitely worth coming back

    (4)

  • Sandi F.

    Frittersssss are seriously addicting. We get coffee here almost every morning....and fritters every. morning. too...... staff is fun and friendly. Different artist work on the walls each month. Brunch! On Sunday's they have a special. Oh and can't forgets the vegan donuts and all the rest of the yummy desserts like Tsoynami! (Vegan ice cream)

    (5)

  • Laura L.

    The tsoynami is pretty much just a healthy blizzard in my opinion. I like the ice cream and you can totally taste the coconut milk. Yummy! I think it's good but not that great. I drove from Gilbert to try it. It's a good and cute place but I would only go again if I'm in the neighborhood.

    (4)

  • Ariel M.

    I cannot rave enough about this place - the environment, the people, but specifically, those tsoynami's. As a dairy free lady living in this city, Nami is everything I could ask for when it comes to desserts! I'm a local at Nami, and you know it's bad when they know your name at the order stand. I cannot get enough of their cookie dough, also.

    (5)

  • Rey A.

    Great ice creams,great customer service.I would recommend this place highly,especially to anyone who is GF.

    (5)

  • Victoria C.

    LOVE pretty much everything here. The dirty horchata, and Big Ole burrito are my favorites. Picture a creamy horchata frap with espresso, sooooo good on a hot day.

    (4)

  • Ghie A.

    I love their Sunday brunch. The burritos are super filling and just very yummy. I have a lot of food allergies and it's hard for me to find a place where I can really enjoy the food without suffering from it. This place just does that. Save some room for tsoynami or a donut!

    (5)

  • Linh L.

    I stop by Nami every single time I eat at Green next door. I have had about 5 of their baked goods. My favorite is the Lavender Cookies (light and yummy!) and my second favorite is their Pumpkin Pie (flaky and just enough sweetness). The ones I didn't like was the white chocolate Gluten Free Cookies because they were super hard and too sweet. The compost bar was suuuuuuper sweet. If you like sweet, than I recommend these, but it was too sweet for me. Of course the Tsoynami(s) are crazy good. Surprisingly, the peanut butter/chocolate is simple, but delish! I love the Almond Quixote! They are kind of big for me, so I always share with a friend. The most exciting part is that EVERYTHING is VEGAN! That is the best part since I am vegan. I am so happy that they opened this in Phoenix. The decor is super modern and neat. I love chillin' with my friends and hanging out here. I am going again soon!

    (4)

  • Dana N.

    So I come here any chance I get and figure it's about time I give back some love. This place is amazing. I usually come for the tsoynamis, which are never disappointing. Better than real, dairy-based ice cream!! They have great treats and baked goods, smooth espresso, and friendly staff. Never have I had a bad experience here. You won't regret it! Promise!

    (5)

  • Mimi C.

    Wow their soynamis are amazing . Seriously can't tell it's vegan at all, so rich with flavors ! I had their carrot cake one pmg omg perfect mix of cake soy nami and white choco. I'm not vegan but have friend and family with lactose allergy and gluetin allergy , but their selections of baked goods are fantastic as well. I wish I can make it myself. Tried their lactose free gluten free cheese cake and was fantAstic. Wow definitely my new fav. Spot is so cute, artsy and warm green feel. Next time I'm going to try their pumpkin soynami and their breakfasts, I'm sure they will be great. Service was awesome, friendly and knowledgable about ingredients :). 5 stars!

    (5)

  • Haneen O.

    The coffee coco loco tsoynami is the only thing I've tried here, and it's amazing enough to warrant 5 stars. I'm sure the other treats are wonderful, but this is all I need.

    (5)

  • Marie P.

    Delicious Cappucino & perfect Peanut Butter Cookie

    (4)

  • Tatum S.

    So adorable and delicious treats! I am not a vegan but the tsoynami is delicious. Great customer service and great atmosphere :)

    (5)

  • Tia H.

    I love Nami! I love their breakfast, I love their desserts, I love their coffee! The only thing that could make Nami better is if they had a location closer to my house. Even if that never happens Ill still make the drive :)

    (5)

  • Courtney L.

    They have awesome vegan breakfast on the weekends, the chilaquiles are delicious! The coffee and desserts are amazing as well... The pumpkin pie Tsoynami is to die for!! I recommend this place to everyone even non vegans!

    (5)

  • Angie R.

    Favorite brunch spot ever! If you're into something spicy try the Chiliquiles! SO GOOD!! Then when you want dessert try their Tsoynami. So good you won't miss dairy. Kudos NAMI and Green- excellent food.

    (5)

  • Denise L.

    I take back my previous review. Over time I have tried different options at Nami and it has become a favorite place for me. You get quite a bit of soy ice cream for your money - usually more than I can eat in one sitting and they now have chocolate soy ice cream as well. My favorites are the Dough Boy and Almond Oy Vey! I love that all of the things on their menu are vegan, and my husband who is not a vegan, thinks their cookie dough cupcake is the best cupcake in the world! For my husband to think that highly of a dessert is an incredible complement because let me tell you, he has the biggest sweet tooth!

    (5)

  • Natasha S.

    I've been here a few times, most recently for brunch! I've been meaning to try their breakfast items considering how much I love their tSoynamis and Green. The set up is a little confusing. I didn't realize that you have to order at Nami, but have the choice of sitting there or at Green next door. We opted to sit at Green, since there's much more space. One of my friends who is a strict vegan, suggested the biscuits and gravy-and almost everyone in my party ordered it. I haven't had biscuits and gravy since going meat free a few years ago so I was pretty excited about it! I also ordered their pumpkin spice mocha. It tasted like a holiday in a cup. So, so delicious. Our order arrived not long after we got our table at Green, so service was quite quick! Our food was quite tasty! They have the market cornered on that dish! I can't find another place that has a vegetarian friendly b&g! Even my boyfriend who is a big meat eater thought it tasted good! The scramble was alright, I think I expected it to taste more like eggs than the veggie taco meat that I make at home (we're probably using the same seasonings-who knows!) It was still good, just not what I was expecting. The potatoes were phenom! Perfectly crisp on the outside! Yum. Looking forward to a return visit! Green and Nami are two of the best vegan spots in the area!

    (5)

  • Shannon E.

    Their banana tsoynami is amazing. Seriously, I'm not 100% sure if there is crack in the banana tsoynami (is crack vegan?) but it's that addictive! It's a little bit pricey, but who cares?!? Yum!!

    (5)

  • Lucas R.

    As I never expected a vegan restaurant (Green) to have the best hamburger I've tried, I felt the same about cheesecake. I almost didn't bother ordering it. I mean it's main ingredients are eggs and dairy. But this was delicious! Sweet but not too sweet, rich, creamy.... I've had cupcakes, Tsoynami's, cookies. It's all good. You can't go wrong regardless of what you order. I even had gluten free biscuits and gravy here. Just like mom makes!

    (5)

  • Robin T.

    A friend discovered Nami shortly after I assisted him in his transition to the plant based lifestyle. We originally referred to tsynami's as "sex in a cup", they are that good. Now that chocolate is offered, they are even better, if that is even possible. They always have gluten free options available and Sunday brunch is so filling and delicious. I am thrilled that breakfast is offered daily now as well. Coffee and dairy free milk selection is fantastic and staff is always friendly and inviting, often remembering me, even after long absences. I recommend this to anyone who is willing to explore plant based options. It is a great place for those transitioning or have an issue with dairy.

    (5)

  • Michelle M.

    Popped in here while I waited for my food at Green to be served. Ordered a latte and waited to be called. Two girls behind the counter service coffee and ice cream constantly touched their hair and faces while leisurely serving up their customers requests. I guess when you serve such pristine vegan confections without all the icky yucky animal products, face and hair germs arent a factor. When it's vegan your already doing a good thing, amiright? Good latte nonetheless.

    (3)

  • Meschelle H.

    Had to write an update since they now serve brunch on Sundays. I went in and was slightly disappointed to see that just about everything was with tofu scramble (not the hugest tofu fan), but I made a selection: The Benedict Arnold. Made up of roasted asparagus, Canadian "bacon", "hollandaise", and scrambled tofu. You can get it in a bowl (for the gluten-free kids), or wrapped in a tortilla. I chose the tortilla, cause well...I love a damn good burrito! It came out, and I was ready. First bite in, and I knew we had a winner! The combination of all flavors was perfection to my taste buds. They have a decent selection to choose from, including: cinnamon rolls, yogurt parfaits, other burrito or bowl delights, coffees and juices, and more. It was a nice brunch experience and hope to come back for more.

    (5)

  • Jon H.

    Great place for vegan delight! If your looking for a vegan friendly coffee / dessert spot in CenPho, I can think of none better than Nami. I came here for the Tsoynami (a vegan friendly dq blizzard) and was not dissapointed. While I don't think you can ever really compare apples to apples when it comes to dairy desserts and non dairy alternatives, it's about as close as you will find. (I wonder if they have one with apples? probably not). I don't think I will ever really find a replacement for my froyo love. I can't attest for how healthy they are; I imagine the fat content is fairly low, since it is soy based. For those carb / sugar conscious - the ingredients info isn't really posted anywhere, but I imagine there is a fair amount of sugar in whatever toppings, cookies, and candies that go into your frozen dessert. Just do a couple extra sit-ups, it's worth it!

    (5)

  • Rebekah S.

    Incredible. Discovered this place by word of social media, and did not regret it one bit! I had the "Betterfinger" tsoyonami, and my boyfriend had a raspberry mocha. The tsoyonomi was delicious - after not having ice cream or anything that resembles it for a year, it was liquid gold to my palette. I also sampled his raspberry mocha, which was just as delightful. It had a rich mocha flavor with just the right amount of sweet raspberry to where it was distinct but not overpowering. The staff was also very helpful, and they seemed to have a great camaraderie behind the bar, which is always a good sign. I would go back in a heartbeat.

    (5)

  • Scott R.

    Right next door to Green so afterward I took my boys for "ice cream". Fantastic! Still not sure what we had but we all loved it. Price was great too, $8 bucks for all 3 of us. I noticed other Yelpers complained about the service but our experience was great. Very accommodating and they even made chocolate chip (not on menu) for us.

    (4)

  • Bernardo P.

    If you haven't been to Nami stop what you are doing and head over there for some sweet treats!! Everything is delicious, the craft beer selection goes on for days; I can eat here everyday. Too bad brunch is only from 9-2pm

    (5)

  • RillaAnn J.

    Stopped in for a couple coffee drinks around noon, on a week day. Only 2 other people in the place. The cashier didn't even say hello or make eye contact. I felt like I was bothering her. The latte I received was not good, my husbands drink was though. I wanted to see what kind of food/snacks they had, but in reality I'll probably never be back.

    (2)

  • Jon B.

    I'm a fan of cool, hip coffee places and to find a place like this in PHX was gravy! After finishing up a road trip vacay of the four corners states, a much needed iced cold coffee back home to Los Angeles would be nice. Especially when your in this Arizona desert heat Nami can't go wrong and thanks to my trusted Yelp search this place made me feel like hipster home. Parking can be tight here and we ended up parking at the rear. There is a rear entrance way to get inside if you are parking from the backside of the shop. Why I like hipster joints like these? its because many offer different types of coffee in their special menu, not just ordinary and I like the cool savvy ambiance. It was on a sunday here close to brunch time it was packed here, and hell no we are not getting out this line! Patience is worthy here trust me. Looking at their menu on the wall they do have an impressive variety from deserts, hot coffee or cold but most of all its Vegan powered here! We ordered the Caramel Mochaito and the Cactus Haboob ( not sure if its spelled exactly right ) but their specials had names like "the Mash" among others. Im not sure what our iced coffees had in them but the name says it all and what really matters is the taste. Our drinks were $5.00 each. which is cool, you gotta remember VEGAN. The staff here are pros because we didn't wait too long for our orders and the place was busy. After taking a few sips of our drinks, it wasn't overly sweet with any sugar rush or any of that coffee bitterness, all I can say is that both our drinks tasted smooth especially the Caramel Moch. I had was silk as Dove chocolate and the Cactus Haboob was cool and refreshing like Freddy Flintstone's Cactus Coola. Checkout their other desserts here they look eye candy and promising. I highly recommend coming to Nami and to do away the Starbucks! Think Vegan!

    (5)

  • Jamie M.

    Here is the deal with Nami. I like you, I do but you just aren't friendly. I have been in there multiple times and I would love to buy multiple things but I feel like I am bothering all of you. Tonight I asked a question about ice cream. I wanted enough to take home for me and my roommate to share AND have some for the weekend. But you never let me get there and I ended up with a cup full of ice cream for just him. My advice would be take the time to find out what someone wants completely before checking out of the conversation. And don't look complete pissed when I ask you what something is. It makes me feel like I am bothering you and it makes you look like a jerk. I will say if there was another place to go that had everything you did I would never go to you again until you changed your wicked ways.

    (2)

  • Raymond R.

    Simply amazing! We grabbed some food here last night before a concert, we live in San Tan Valley, and have zero selections out here for healthier/vegan food..we are about an hour away, everything was perfect, I really wish we had a place that gave a damn about real food and people like me and my family that give a f**k about what goes into our bodies.

    (5)

  • John G.

    Vegan - check ! Caffeine - check ! Friendly - check ! I love this place. Great food, excellent service and then soynami! I want to dock a star for the interwebs not working but it couldve been a glitch. I sure as heck will be going back once this sun cools off !

    (5)

  • Alejandra M.

    During this past summer I went on a few dates with a boy who shared with me an interest in Twin Peaks and everything delicious. One date in particular stands out the most for me. We met up for a quick coffee then decided to walk around and pick some flowers nearby. He kept going on about how he wanted to take me to Nami because he saw something there that he knew I would enjoy. Being the cynic I am, I let him know that all this talk would probably result in me being completely underwhelmed because that's just what typically tends to happen. I was so wrong. That day I tried the most amazing thing I have ever had the privilege of trying--The Agent Cooper. Perhaps it's because I'm a die hard Twin Peak aficionado or because I was already a fan of tsoynamis, but this treat was heavenly. It would make David Lynch proud. For those not familiar with Twin Peaks, Special Agent Dale Cooper was the show's protagonist with a love for cherry pie and a damn fine cup of coffee, and that's exactly what this tsoynami embraced (other than the coffee, but I can let that one slide). There were bits of cherry and graham cracker and everything was simply delicious. I don't think I have ever been as excited about a dessert as I was excited over the Agent Cooper. I miss that day. I miss that boy. More importantly, I miss that tsoynami.

    (5)

  • Aletheia W.

    my favorite soynamis? the chai and the soy capitan. although (with the exception of swizzleberry) i haven't had a soynami i didn't like. YUM!!!!

    (5)

  • Mandi B.

    I have friends who have been raving about this place, so when we were with them recently, we decided to stop in and try out Nami. My bf and I were right in the middle of a 30-day vegan challenge and beginning to miss desserts... Bring on the tSoynami! This is a soft serve, soy-based blizzard type of dessert. They mix in just about anything you can imagine and its all vegan! I had the cookie dough; bf had the mixed berries. We got huge portions (I didn't finish mine) and they were both delicious. They have a great looking pastry case (vegan donuts?!) that I did not indulge in this stop. I decided I needed an afternoon pick me up, so I got myself a caramel mockiato as I saw they house make their vegan caramel. That caramel was amazing and the soy milk was frothed up to perfection! Wayyy better than anything you've ever had at Starbucks! I can't imagine any ways to improve... Vegan desserts abound and the tastiest coffee. Their breakfast and brunch menu looks amazing too. Next time I'm downtown for breakfast, this place will be in mind!

    (4)

  • Danielle U.

    The food is SO delicious & it is so nice to go somewhere that knows what customer service is - must pop next door for dessert to complete the amazing experience

    (5)

  • Julia B.

    Never a negative experience! My favorites: the soynami, hazelnut lattes, the donuts, scones, cookies, & the nami mcbagel. Awesome atmosphere, great location, lovely artwork, & super close to Green to catch dinner before.

    (5)

  • Jeff B.

    If you're GF this is the place to get your long lost fixes! Great gf donuts, ice cream and friendly, trendy people working there. The hours are great because I was there late and had my food boxed up and ready to go. This area in PHX is pretty cool. Check it out even if you're not GF. I always have a high regard for bacon maple donuts and places that are risqué enough to sell them. Good food get some!

    (4)

  • Rachel W.

    I've previously had Nami's products, but yesterday was my first visit visit to their location. I love the variety of their products (baked goods, gluten-free options, etc.) and love that everything is vegan! My boyfriend and I shared the PB & Choco Tsoynami which was amazing. It's a bummer that I live so far from downtown or else I'd be here weekly. :)

    (4)

  • Alena M.

    I just discovered their AFFOGATO! It's divine! No, really. I have no words for how fantastic it is. I will never sleep again.

    (5)

  • Kirsten H.

    Quick takeout service and the Oatmeal cream cookie was so much better than I expected. Made me realize I can eat plant based without giving up flavor.

    (4)

  • Britt C.

    Vegan blizzards! Their tsyonamis are consistently good and you won't miss the dairy. I especially enjoy the cookie dough one, so much that I haven't tried too many others. The staff is always friendly and they even offered to split our tsyonami so my husband and I could share.

    (4)

  • Michelle S.

    Just had their Gluten Free raspberry donut and again I am so impressed. Before eating gf donuts were my go to feel good food. I have tried assorted bakery and boxed types to no avail. This donut was moist, not dry or gritty like others. The flavor was exceptional and the frosting on top made it the absolute best GF Donut I have had to date.

    (5)

  • Suzanne A.

    VEGAN DONUTS. Delicious, amazing, glorious VEGAN DONUTS. WE went for the biscuits and gravy but when we saw these beautiful gems sitting in the case, beckoning us, it was all over. We had a cinnamon donut. So fresh, and springy and delightful. It has been one of the only things I have craved but had been unable to satisfy since transitioning to vegan. But now, finally, a fabulous solution. We also enjoyed the biscuits and gravy and the mcbagel sandwich. Both were extraordinary. The B/G was huge. Next time we will share. Potatoes were cooked to a beautiful brown perfection. The Tofu scramble is some of the best I have encountered but the star of the show, by far was the gravy. Creamy and satisfying with large chunks of "chorizo". The McBagel sandwich was also a thing of outstanding craftsmanship. The bagel soft and delicious. The tofu egg and veggie ham had perfect spice and flavoring. I'm not sure how they make the "cheese" but it is AMAZING. This little gem came with a side of fruit. Boring and expected one may think. However, this fruit was clearly freshly cut and perfectly ripe. NO soft grapes, hard cantaloupe or honeydew here my friends. This was beautiful, bite size chunks of granny smith apple, perfectly ripened strawberries and sweet pineapple. My one complaint about NAMI. I live in Mesa and it is in Phoenix.

    (5)

  • Matthew G.

    I was absolutely blown away by how good my dough boy tsoynami was! The restaurant presentation is average at best but don't be fooled by that. This place is one of the best dessert venues in all of Phoenix!

    (5)

  • Jennifer M.

    I usually don't review places that I have only been to once, but I had such a bizarrely mixed experience at Nami that I just had to speak up. We decided on Nami after reading great reviews of brunch on Yelp. I hate it when you walk into a restaurant and it isn't immediately obvious what you're supposed to do: sit down? Wait to be seated? Order at the counter? Well this was one of those places, so we did what everyone else was doing and got on line at the counter. There was almost no evidence of a brunch. No one was eating brunch. The kitchen didn't look big enough to produce brunch foods. There were no obvious brunch menus. Just one hand lettered sign about a brunch special. My husband wanted to walk out, but I said no, I saw the brunch on their website, lets wait and see what they say. So we finally get to the front of the line and ask about brunch. The girl at the counter says "yes, we are serving brunch, there should be some menus on the tables." And she sends us over to the seating area. We went and found menus on one of the tables and realized there was no table service. We got BACK on the line, which was now pretty long. We waited. I ordered and paid. Tables were filling up quick. We got the last two-top in the small dining room. Whew. As soon as we sat down, I realized I was so flustered from the menu experience that I'd forgotten to order a side of sage sausage hash. So I got back on line AGAIN. I noticed another waitress handing brunch menus to the people behind me in line. Which really, really annoyed me. Right after that I learned that the young lady who originally helped us was a trainee, which explains the menu fiasco, but doesn't excuse her lack of common sense. By the time I finished ordering again and paying again, I had just enough time to grab two free cups of citrus infused water and get back to our table before the food came out. Wow, quick! Except that we only got one of the two coffees we ordered, and it was in a to-go cup (why? Aren't you guys trying to keep stuff out of landfills?) So here is the good part of my review. The food was really interesting. We ordered huevos rancheros and chilaquiles. The tofu scramble was one of the best I've had. The chilaquiles were a unique presentation in the form of a "cake", kind of like a mille-feuilles pastry. The posole was addictively good. And when we finally got the sage sausage "hashsheesh", it too was vibrantly flavorful. My only complaint with the food is that a few items were kind of dry (chilaquiles, hash) and could have used more of the sauce, sour cream, etc. that came with them. My long-awaited coffee arrived scaldingly hot, with unpleasant looking curdled soymilk floating in it. I remember having curdling issues with soymilk and hot coffee when I first went vegan back in the 1980s, but it hasn't happened to me in a long time. Meanwhile, my husband's coffee with soymilk was just fine. So I asked one of the waitresses if it was "normal" and after some discussion of how it should go away if I stirred it (it didn't), she offered to bring another one with steamed soymilk. Kind of a surprise after being sent to get my own menu and losing my place in line, but I wasn't complaining! My husband ordered another entree, because he is shameless, so we got to experience the Benedict Arnold, which came along with my new coffee. Again in a takeout cup? (Why? I don't know why!) More surprisingly vivid flavors from the Canadian bacon and the vegan hollandaise sauce, which was on the thin side but very tasty. And this time, HE got to wait in line to order and pay (folks, if you're counting, that's four waits in line just to have brunch.) By the time we finished the last bite of tofu scramble, my coffee was still undrinkably hot and we were not at all in a mood to wait on line a fifth time for a pastry or a tsoynami to go. So there you go: a mixed review. Very good food, but in an atmosphere that made me feel uncomfortable and stressed instead of relaxed and happy. Pretty much the opposite of the "mini-celebration" brunch experience described on the website. If Nami switched to table service and one bill at the end instead of counter service, I would be there every weekend (if I lived in Phoenix...)

    (3)

  • Olga T.

    If you are vegan, gluten free or both, this is your place for desserts. Due to health problems, I also get left out of desserts after dinner with my friends. At Nami, we can all enjoy a dessert including myself. The brunch is also delicious especially on Sundays!

    (5)

  • Michelle C.

    I'm not a vegan, I'm not a vegetarian. Who am I kidding, I go to filibertos five times a week and eat chicken nuggets every minute. I tend to stay away from vegan/vegetarian food because its fake - meat like items and that makes me even more nervous than whatever saw dust that's in my chicken nuggets. HOWEVER, nami is GREAT. All their food was delicious and the BLIZZARD. DEAR GOD, THE BLIZZARD/ICECREAM. As a self-certified icecream expert, this is hands down, the best ice cream I have ever had in my entire life. That includes my travels in other countries, through different states, and raiding the entire freezer section of my local Fry's. The taste is great, the price is great, the texture is - wow, the texture is fantastic. I had my doubts but it was delicious. If it was closer to me I would buy it every day.

    (5)

  • David M.

    The best place for dietary restrictive date nights! If you don't have any dairy issues, you'll still love this place. Sooo good! Good things take time, so be prepared for your yummy to take a bit of time. It's made when you order.

    (5)

  • Mike R.

    The service I received here was very cold and unfriendly. I will never come back here again. My girlfriend and I came by here to get lunch at Green on Sunday 3-23-14 around 1:45ish. We went into green and asked if they were open. They said "not for another 15 minutes but food was ordered next door." Ok no biggie. A sign would have been nice but whatever. We went to Nami where the person at the register (I really wish I got her name) gave me the worst experience. I was trying to find a lunch menu but was told "We are serving brunch right now but only for another 10 minutes." When I asked what they served in 10 minutes she said in an unfriendly tone, "we stop serving brunch. We are a coffee shop not a restaurant." After that we decided to leave and went across the street to Coronado café where we had a much better experience. (I will post a different review on that) I'm not sure if all of their employees have this same attitude to would-be first time customers but customer service to me is very important for first impressions. This does make me sad since I was looking forward to trying something new.

    (1)

  • Miles D.

    Tsoynami! Oh Em Gee, delicious. Really good brunch on Sundays, with interesting and tasty specials (sweet cauliflower breakfast curry, what?!). Pretty attentive and pleasant staff (lack of comma ambiguity). Can get crowded and loud indoors during peak brunch hours, but there's a significant amount of outdoor seating if the noise is bothersome. Also, multiple sriracha sightings. Sleep well knowing that although those doughnuts and tsoynami aren't helping your waistline, they also aren't directly supporting an industry of cruelty.

    (5)

  • arielle g.

    Nami is great. I went there twice during a recent trip to Arizona and would have returned if I was there longer. It was so difficult to decide which tsoynami to order, as they all sounded amazing. I ended up trying the Rocky Road and the Fluffernutterin'. Both were delicious. My only (small) complaint was that the soft serve was a bit icy. I also tried a couple of their baked good (wish I could have tried more) and was very happy with both - the cookie dough cupcake and the cookie layer cake. Both were moist and chocolatey with amazing frosting. If you are vegan in the Phoenix area, go to Nami!

    (5)

  • Jennifer O.

    I needed to update the review as the BF and I rode bikes here yesterday to get a dessert (clearly we needed a reward for our exercise :-P). We got the Elvis cupcake and it was just not good. The frosting had crystals in it....like sugar crystals I guess.....it was grainy and too sweet. The cake was bland. It was just not good at all and very disappointing. Also, if you get it to go, they put it in a cup with a lid, which is fine and kind of a cute idea, but ended up in a smashed cupcake due to the bumpy ride home. I guess the coffee is still good, but I was just unimpressed yesterday....I can't say I would go back any time soon.

    (3)

  • C N.

    Best soft serve I've ever had and practically guilt free since it's soy based. It has the consistency and satisfaction of ice cream. The size is also very generous, meaning more for me! Really, how much better can it get? I have no complaints. Met the owner, Damon, while I was there. What a down to earth and cool guy. Please come to LA! We need you!

    (5)

  • Heidi H.

    In my searching of vegan options in Phoenix I stumbled across Nami that was listed as a 100% vegan ice cream shop/bakery/coffee shop. Further search brought up photos of indulgent ice cream sundaes called tSoynamis. We had the perfect opportunity to check out Nami following my birthday dinner at Pizza Heaven Bistro, since it was just up the street. Not only does is Nami 100% vegan but they also carry many gluten-free options for those interested. Nami is located just next door to it's restaurant counterpart, Green. The staff was super friendly. Given so many choices they also gave us a hand selecting our tSoynami. My husband went with the "Mash" which is a mash up of baked goods and other yummy additions of the maker's choice. In other words a "Mash" will never be the same. He was quite impressed by the tastiness of his treat and I will admit I stole many spoonfuls of his. I chose the "Fluffernutterin'" which contained organic peanut butter, banana, ricemellow fluff and toasted marshmallow flavor. Definitely a win in my book. What made our experience even better? When I saw that our treats were served in a biodegradable 16oz cup along with a wooden biodegradable spoon. I'm all about reducing my carbon footprint. Checking out their Facebook page I see that they have Hot Fudge Sundays and Sunday Brunch, both of which I know I will have to check out. Not to mention, I definitely need to try some of their vegan baked goods ASAP. Vegan donuts exist too!! The good and bad is that it's a pretty big trek to Nami for us. Good since I think I'd be there every day. Bad, that I wish it wasn't that far. Even so I've visited Nami 4 times since arriving in Phoenix just under a month ago -_-. My excuses are that once it was my birthday and the other 3 I just happened to be in the area while exploring all Phoenix has to offer. Hey, I had to take advantage of my opportunities. Yes, vegan soft serve ice cream exists and it truly is heavenly.

    (5)

  • Sara A.

    SO GOOD. brought some treats back with me to california. :) the lavender cookies are yummy. and the dirty chai doughnut was phenomenal.

    (5)

  • Heather S.

    Was recommended to try this place out per my new yelp friend Christine. Came here for brunch and have to admit that their Carmel latte w/almond milk is by far better than Starbucks! We couldn't leave without getting their famous tSoynami (clunky monkey), can't believe it was dairy free...YUM!!!

    (5)

  • Jacob P.

    Vegan desserts in the AZ desert. Is this an episode of the twilight zone? It's just a testament to the growing diversity in body, mind and palette here everyday. I love the fact that I eat their ice cream and don't feel fat afterwards.

    (4)

  • Clara L.

    I was in Phoenix for work recently. After picking up my rental car, I was in dire need for coffee. I did a quick yelp search and decided to check out Nami, as it was somewhat on the route to my destination. The barista greeted me when I walked in and was very friendly when letting me know all the milk alternative options. I decided to be slightly adventurous and try coconut milk with my latte. I'm not sure if I particularly liked coconut milk, but it was worth a try. It was very hot and toasty in Phoenix and I ordered a hot coffee instead of an iced coffee. Not sure why I didn't think to order an iced one... despite the hot coffee on a very hot day, I still enjoyed it. Thank Nami for providing me with caffeine :)

    (4)

  • David A.

    Came here on a whim on the way home from getting an early morning haircut. I was hungry, saw a coffee shop and pulled in. Had no idea it was a vegan coffee shop! The pastries looked amazing, and I got a vegan sausage breakfast burrito. Was awesome. I would recommend this place to all my friends, vegans and non-vegans alike

    (5)

  • Christina C.

    Very fun place! Vegan ice cream is such a novel idea, and they do it well. I had the chai tiramisu tSoynami and my sister had the almond oy vey. It was my birthday, so she let me swap with her because I liked hers a lot better!

    (4)

  • Ainee B.

    Nice place for sit down, read books, calm chat, and the desserts and everything were perfect!

    (5)

  • Natalie v.

    I LOVE Love this place!!! Super tasty and AAMmmmazing!!! Try the rocky road - walnut chunks with marshmallow fluff almond joy tsoynami - loads of shredded coconut goodness The only downfall was that one time their machine were down and they only had their baked goods available.

    (5)

  • Suzzi S.

    I love ice cream! I have loved ice cream since I was old enough to taste food. When I decided to change my diet to plant based I wasn't sure if I would be able to enjoy ice cream. This place make my dreams come true. I forget it's not made out of dairy. All I know is that it is delicious. Many different varieties for everyone to enjoy copies, pastries, and some simple menu items. I go to Green next door and come here for ice cream afterwards.

    (5)

  • Rachel R.

    I don't even know how many times I've been to Nami since it opened. It really doesn't matter that it's 30 minutes away from my house... I make up reasons to go weekly. An update on the "Here's what we ordered" section: 1. Cinnamon roll - A classic. They heat it up for you so that it's too warm and fragrant and irresistible not to finish. It's perfect. I hate it. I hate them. (That's a lie.) 2. Chocolate cake doughnut - Call me a conspiracy theorist, but I'm pretty sure that this is just a ring-shaped piece of chocolate cake. That said, it's a very good piece of ring-shaped chocolate cake. 3. Sugar cookie - I brought this home for my very non-vegan little sister, who tasted it immediately and said, "This (nom) is the best (nom) sugar cookie (nom) I've ever had in my life!" 4. House made granola, yogurt & berry parfait - Nami's granola is like cocaine. You will never be able to have enough of it. But that's okay, because on some mornings it just feels right. I do wish the yogurt wasn't soy-based and the berries weren't frozen, but honestly, it still rocks. 5. Vegan Victory Bar - If you're looking for something more wholesome, this peanut butter-chocolate-spirulina (hence the green color)-nut-seed bar will satisfy your sweet tooth without making you feel gypped for picking the 'healthier' option. 6. Hazelnut milk latte - Any of the lattes from Nami are fantastic. Choose coconut, almond, soy, hazelnut, or rice milk for a strong, nutty cup of awesome (and you can sweeten it with Stevia!) 7. The MASH - If you're feeling daring, this is a fun way to spin the wheel of dessert fortune. I've ended up with a carrot cake tsoynami and a mint chocolate chip one. Both were delicious, but nothing beats the Monsoon. 8. Brownie - Literally the best brownie I've ever had. So chewy-rich-intensely-chocolate-y. It didn't even taste like there was flour in it. I want a hundred of them. Right now. 9. Peanut butter bar - Don't be intimidated by this dense looking log. It's actually a light, crunchy, nougat-y bar with a thin layer of chocolate on top, although it does resemble peanut butter fudge. The thing is... I've never had brunch here, which means I should probably head back on Sunday to get a feel for it. Now there's an idea.

    (5)

  • Rachel B.

    Nami-you had me at hello! My sweet tooth is SO thankful this exists and that it is close to my work site (though I'd prefer it was closer to my home-pretty please consider setting up another one in Chandler/Gilbert??? :). I'm a loyal Green customer (no restaurant has topped this restaurant as far as I know, NATIONALLY!!), and Nami is an exciting addition. I haven't gone there for Brunch, but I do plan on very very soon! I can't pick a favorite because everything is good there. I like to try a new Tsoynami flavor each time I go there. I love their play on their toppings such as Captain Crunch and how it brings back childhood memories. This is a place I would bring my non-vegans to-not one of them has walked away disappointingly.

    (5)

  • Bryan B.

    It's definitely a treat. I got to split one with a friend after eating at Green and it was excellent. A nice alternative for avoiding dairy. Not sure of the flavor, but pretty sure it had bananas and cookies. One is more than enough to share with multiple people especially after a meal. Another great place in the central corridor

    (5)

  • Mark F.

    Had a Banana Cream Pie tSoynami and it was delicious, and grabbed a Vegan Victory Bar and even though it had a dark green color to it, it was still great to top off my Calexico Burger from Green next door...I'm def coming here more often

    (4)

  • Melissa A.

    YUM! YUM! YUM! Amazing healthy choices for those that care. Rare selections of ice cream, fro-yo, coffee, teas, and more. A true treat! Enjoy.

    (4)

  • Brendan L.

    My wife and I visit here as often as we can for donuts and tsoynamis. The staff is always super nice. The downside is the small space and the limited parking, so we try to visit at less-busy times.

    (5)

  • Andy D.

    Brunch is awesome. I've come here on two occasions for Brunch and have left satisfied. I've had the sausage hash as a wet chimichanga and it was delicious (though I don't know how anything deep fried cannot be delicious). Last sunday, I got the benedict arnold and it too was great. Even the fake canadian bacon tasted like real meat (though more like bologna, which I think is still delicious). But the real star of each brunch was the zeppole. Delicious fried donut balls with an sublime strawberry sauce! HEAVEN! I don't quite understand why they just don't use the space from Green to host brunch, since all the food comes from that kitchen anyway, but I guess it's a branding thing The rest of the time, nami is fine. Everything is ok to good, such as the drinks, pastries, and tsoynamis. The donuts I've had there (besides the zeppole tend to get stale very quickly.) I do get a kick out of the fact that their symbol looks like a little poo.

    (4)

  • Annessa R.

    i came here for the Sunday brunch in July when my boyfriend visited me. i got the benedict arnold plate and he got wing ding dang plate. the tofu scramble that comes with every meal tastes only of tumeric. not good. they need to throw some kala namak in there to give it more of an authentic egg flavor. the hash potatoes were okay - they really needed ketchup but no ketchup was to be found. i tried one of my boyfriend's wings and it was one of the foulest things i have ever tasted. there was way too much vinegar in the sauce. yet, he still somehow loved them. i'm convinced that boy has no taste whatsoever. i've never had nonvegan hollandaise sauce so i have nothing to compare it to, but the hollandaise sauce that came on my plate just tasted like mustard to me. which, i imagine, is not the way hollandaise is supposed to taste. despite all this, the donuts are TO DIE FOR. I got a maple bar and ohhhhhh my god! it tasted just like the real deal! i don't know WHAT they make their canadian bacon out of, but it is the best dang canadian bacon i have EVER had! it tastes JUST like regular ham! on your way out, they also have some refreshing complimentary cucumber water which i really enjoyed. i wish i could give this place more stars simply for being an all-vegan restaurant, but the food is either hit or miss. would i come here again? absolutely. but probably just for the amazing donuts and canadian bacon. :^)

    (2)

  • Kelly E.

    This place is dangerous! Cupcakes, cake, brownies, doughnuts, cookies... always an excellent variety of treats, and all very tasty. Also, Sunday brunch is not to be missed- I've never seen so many vegan breakfast options. They also allow overflow seating next door at Green, so if the brunch crowd gets hectic, you will still have a nice casual dining experience.

    (5)

  • Sonia S.

    Prickly pear iced tea, I REPEAT TRY THE PRICKLY PEAR ICED TEA. RIGHT. NOW. The chai tea blew my mind, might have surpassed Lux's (just might have). Tried an apple fritter ball and went to heaven! Okay on a serious note, this is a cute little vegan coffee shop that provides vegan pastries, ice cream (yes to my lactose intolerant friends!), and food. The shop is cute, the two girls that were running the show behind the counter were kickin butt and takin names since they were slammed and they were super helpful to us Nami virgins (my husband and I). We will definitely be back to try the ice cream because we kept on drooling seeing all the people walk by with these amazing looking cups nestled in their hands. OH JYAHHHH.....

    (4)

  • Roger W.

    Cannot say enough about this place. The Food is delicious and all dairy free. The staff is really nice and helpful. Did i mention that the food is delicous? Sunday brunch is a treat and they seem to be super busy. Go support local vegan business.

    (5)

  • Mike A.

    Man! The ice cream here is better than real ice cream! Get the chocolate mint ice cream. So amazing! And affordable!

    (5)

  • Patricia L.

    I'm not even a huge "icecream" fan, but holy cannoli! The compost Blizzard-esque concoction was incredible! My husband snarfed the Hostess-esque chocolate cupcake down and said it tasted better than the original! All this goodness without a single animal harmed-yay!

    (5)

  • erin k.

    Amazing vegan sweets! Love their Sunday brunch! Highly recommend. Note: it does get loud and overrun by hipsters, but the food is still well worth it.

    (5)

  • Tarrah C.

    yaaayyyy!!!! A completely dairy-free dessert zone!!! EVERYTHING here is vegan, even the insanely delicious truffles! (I had rocky road....I almost melted and went to chocolate heaven right there!) The Tsoynami's are outrageous! I haven't had 'soft serve ice cream' in a looooooong time...(figured out I was allergic to dairy like 8 years ago..it's been a while!) ...I had coffee coco loco, mmmmm......(writing this review is going to make me leave out the door right now for some more....)...My family ordered the clunky monkey and LOVED it (they are all dairy eaters, so, I think that says a lot!) I can't wait to go back and try some cupcakes, and get me some more of those truffles.....SO GLAD there is another location near me!!! (or AM I???)

    (5)

  • Terry T.

    The first time I went here, I didn't come away feeling very satisfied mostly because I'm cheap at times. I spent nearly $7 on a cookie and a "winkie." The winkie was good but it wasn't *that* good. I was sorta sulking about that and didn't think I'd go back. But alas, on my next visit, I got one of their Dairy-Queen-like "Tsoynamis" and damn if that stuff isn't crack. I went back a second time in four days because I had to have some of that cream, non-dairy goodness. I had a PB-Chocolate one and more recently a 'Smores one with marshmallow fluffer. Good stuff. I like the coconut milk better in some ways. Anyway, I have to be careful around that place but I mean that in a good way.

    (4)

  • Jess T.

    Love this place! Donutsssss!

    (5)

  • Sarah G.

    I went for the brunch today. First of all I just don't understand why they didn't serve brunch at Green, that's where the kitchen is. They were very adamant about waiting until 9am until anyone could place a brunch order even though the place was filling up before 9am. Though once orders were placed food came quickly. The plates were brought over from Green and probably played a hand in why the food wasn't hot, but it was more likely due to it being pre made, quite possibly the day ahead of time, and not heated well, which in turn made for a very dry tofu scramble. I got the Sage Sausage Hashsheesh, unfortunately no sage flavor just one note flavor, even so, it would have tasted better Hot and it would have been nice to have toast with it as well. By the time we left it was standing room only. I may be pointing out the obvious here but Nami should stick to being a coffee and pastry shop and let real meals be at Green where food can be served hot from the kitchen into a dining room that can accommodate more people. Maybe consider having an option to order brunch at Nami for the overflow but to have it solely there is asinine. P.S. I'd like to add that the first time I visited Nami I ordered the Fluffernutterin Soynami which is ORGANIC peanut butter, banana, ricemellow fluff and toasted marshmellow flavor and I stood there and watched her scoop in SKIPPY Peanut Butter=Not Cool=False Advertising=Fail!

    (3)

  • Gina T.

    I think ice cream is pretty disastrous, so when I tried the tsoynami, I was in frozen dessert heaven. I've only tried the fruit blend versions, and crave them regularly. They're good. And they're big. My daughter and I are easily satisfied sharing one. I'm not a coffee drinker, but do enjoy a good chai latte now and then. This, by far, is the best chai latte in town. It's got a fairly descent spice (and I love the spice), and I can actually taste the ginger. And of course, no dairy. On the down side, my mom loves her dose of half n half in her coffee. The non-dairy options just didn't satisfy her one bit. I would imagine that most of my dairy loving friends might be reluctant to join me there. Oh well. P.S. Thanks for the doggie-patio love. She loves riding over with me.

    (4)

  • Brea B.

    Nami = Nummy, enough said!

    (5)

  • Xavier C.

    A good friend always raves about this place so I decided to meet her there for a dessert & chat this afternoon. The Coffee Coco Loco tSoynami was just OK. Cappuccino was average. Conversation with a good friend is what made this visit special. 2 Stars and nothing more. Cheers***

    (2)

  • Mari T.

    It's close to my work, so anytime I want ice cream, I go here (even though Coldstone is closer). They have awesome flavors. My favorites are the coffee coco loco and there is a special cookie dough one...Awesome. The people that work there are really nice, and if you have a million questions about what kind of cinnamon they use in their cookies, they won't get mad and they'll actually answer. The only downside is the tiny parking lot for Nami+Green, but you can usually make do.

    (5)

  • Kelli Z.

    After stuffing ourselves at Green, my husband and I walked over to Nami to top off our meal. We each ordered a Tsoynami. I had the Cookies 'n' Cream and my husband had Coffee Coco Loco. The Tsoynamis where huge but they were so good and not overly rich like whole milk ice cream. The added ingredients were plentiful and I had cookie pieces and chocolate syrup in every bite. The wooden spoons wigged us out a little, but we worked through it. After sitting in Nami eating our Tsoynamis, we couldn't resist getting a few items to go. My husband was excited to find Ethiopian whole coffee beans at a great price ($10). I got a Nami cake--a chocolate cupcake reminiscent of the traditional Hostess variety with white cream filling and chocolate frosting. My first vegan cupcake and such a great one to start with. We also got a delicious looking oatmeal cream pie cookie that was equally delicious. There were so many cupcakes and delicious baked goods to choose from, it was hard to decide. I think Nami will become a regular stop every time we go to Green.

    (4)

  • AJ S.

    We were always skeptical to come here because we aren't vegan and it seemed too pricey. But after hearing so many raves about this place, my husband and I rode our bikes here. The ambiance is charming and the staff is genuinely sweet. I enjoyed a toddy while the hubby sipped on a chai tea latte. We shared an oatmeal cream, two oatmeal cookies sandwiched together by icing, addicting but a little too sweet for my taste. Edited- We finally tried the tsoynami and it was delicious!!!! In our minds we always rationalized by saying we would rather get blizzards at DQ. So happy we didn't this time around. My favorite is the Chai Tiramisu tsoynami and my husband loves the Fluffernuterin. We've also tried the Almond Oy Vey and the cookies 'n' cream.

    (5)

  • Minty R.

    Great Americanos and lattes. Haven't jumped on their baked good as there is just something off to me about vegan products but I'll leave that stuff to the kids that love it :) Apparently I need to try their frozen soft-serve thang... Soynami...it's where it's at i keep hearing. Great great great job on the renovation of the building and thoughtful material choices and design. A very nice addition to 7th street. Nice to see, said the Phoenix native :)

    (4)

  • Stephanie S.

    Delicious food, friendly staff, casual environment. Love their tsoynami ice cream, but be careful... it's a bit addictive! Absolutely wonderful spot for veg and non-veg patrons alike.

    (5)

  • Chris W.

    Really great products and really great ideas executed with love and care. The staff are friendly. The atmosphere is fun but relaxed. Prices are fair.

    (5)

  • Lea D.

    they close at 9pm instead of 9:30pm but haven't updated yelp with the coreect time. they are open 11-9 monday thru saturday. the menu looks great...i'm looking forward to eating here.

    (5)

  • Sophie M.

    MMMMMM tsoynamis! Long story short, we used to drive alllll the way to Scottsdale to enjoy one of these delectable vegan soft serve concoctions. Now, it's a cool ten minute ride from our place! (Not good news for my ass.) They're kind of pricey, but they're huge and should be split. Go for the almond joy or good ol' peanut butter and chocolate (extra pb!) You won't be sorry.

    (4)

  • Jermaine B.

    I was introduced by a friend and got a "banana cream pie"! in love forever! I also love the red velvet cupcake! (when its in stock). Service there is usually always nice and prompt, this evening the girl working wasn't as friendly as I am used to the other girls working there but that isn't going to make me rate less because I am addicted, muhahahahha!

    (4)

  • Lindsay D.

    YUMMY!! As a lactose intolerant person this is my go-to place for ice cream cravings and milk shakes. Can't go wrong with the dough boy tsoynami! It may be a 15 minute drive from my house, but it is SO worth it. You will not be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Rebekah H.

    My friend and I went here the other night. We had an affogato, Nami cake, mint/oreo tsoynami, and 2 soy vanilla lattes. The service is really fantastic, and the espresso is very good.

    (5)

  • B F.

    Pleasantly surprising. They serve Royal (@ the Market), for those interested. Being pretty hip to the coffee scene in PHX, I was a little surprised to hear of this new shop, having not heard of it's coming. Maybe I didn't look around enough, but it felt like Nami just kind of popped up. So I had my doubts, as I always will when giving a new place a shot. The layout was pleasant, and the decor pretty rad; love the couch. Parking seems sorted out a great deal better than when That's A Wrap inhabited the area - good plus there. Sweets looked great. So I order my typical - drip and a 2x (on the side). This gives me a general idea of the shop; milk drinks are for second and beyond trips. Firstly, their demi-tasses are super cute. Obviously hand-made, and hopefully local. Loved it. My drip actually turned out to be a pour-over, which is a plus to me. A coffee junkie can appreciate a pour-over, where it kind of scares a person just wanting some "coffee" (see: I understand why you call it drip vs pour-over). Straight up espresso is generally a quick way of determining bad-average-good. Crema was nice though, consistent, and had me thinking I might have a decent thing here. Taste was good, creamy and quite chocolatey (which seems the profile of the beans being used - the drip was reminiscent of the same). Said and done (from a 'snob' standpoint), the espresso was good, not mindblowing. I think the grind was right, but either the dosing could be moved up a tiny bit, or tamped a little harder. Granted, this was the first and only I had there, so I can't necessarily base the entire shop on that one dopio. All in all, I'm saying it was good, and while the extraction time was right, it could use a little more density. The drip (see: pour-over) clearly used the same roast, which isn't a complaint. The same chocolatey, creamy notes were abound. I feel the dosing was very light, and should have either been a 12oz, or more grounds used. I actually felt I was drinking a water heavy coffee. Not terrible, but certainly not great. I have a sneaking suspicion if the measurement was a bit closer, it would have been a much better brew. Pour-overs are an art first, for sure, then a science. I think they have potential here. Maybe a better pot would help with this brew method as well. -- I'll be back. My experience was neither mind-blowing nor off-putting. I'm hoping after they get into the swing of things and get the kinks ironed out, this will be one of the cooler stops in PHX. Certainly a great concept and whatnot.

    (4)

  • Stephanie N.

    How can you not like Nami? Delicious pastries, brunch, coffee, and killer service. Need I say more? I visit this place often and I love their yogurt parfait! Please go. Enjoy some sweets paired with a hot cup of coffee and take all your friends there.

    (5)

  • Lorna C.

    All I can say is this coffee/ice cream/sweet shop is inspirational! Coupled with it's parent restaurant in the same parking lot, you are certainly in for a great night of eats! All of my experiences have been nothing short of amazing. I have eaten at Nami for breakfast, desert after lunch, desert after dinner and for a mid-day snacks. The coffee is all vegan and fair trade and they offer all kinds of milks to add in with your lattes and such. Packaging for the coffee is also awesome. For breakfast, you can opt for some power vegan bars sitting on the counter, quiche or search through the sweets display case. For deserts, my favorite is the cupcake which was inspired with the Hostess cake but it's vegan! That's right... chocolaty-goodness with white cream filing and icing on top! oh my! They also have a chai cupcake which has a cinnamon-like icing on top... yum yum! They have snicker doodles with icing sandwiched in between and mini-cookies to scarf down. Everything is vegan! They are famous for something known as a soy-nami but I've never made it to the vegan ice cream! I'm always opting for the aforementioned sweets! If I ever get to one, I will review again... They also do sundaes and live music on Sunday nights. For dinner, walk across the parking lot to Green Pastures. See my review for this restaurant as well.

    (5)

  • Rachel M.

    The tsoynami's here are delicious. I had the almond oy-vay: coconut, chocolate syrup and almonds. My friend made her own with peanut butter, coconut and chocolate cookies. Both were really good and pretty large for $4.50. We also tried the chocolate baked donut and the granola. The donut was okay, the granola had lots of cashews and cinnamon and was really tasty. Definitely the highlight was the tsoynamis i wouldnt come back for the test. Yeah the people working there could be friendlier but it wont stop me from coming back.

    (5)

  • M W.

    Affogato yum!

    (5)

  • Butters U.

    I love, love, love Nami! I am not a vegan but EASILY could be with treats like the ones served there. The Oatmeal Cream Pie (OCP), chocolate chip cookie, peanut butter and chocolate candy bar, soynamis, etc., etc., etc. Everything is delicious! The coffee is also awesome. In fact, it is so good that I've gone in just for an Americano (and somehow managed to not get a sweet to go with it). The staff is super-friendly, too. They are always smiling and pleasant.

    (5)

  • Roxy R.

    NOTHING LIKE THIS PLACE ANYWHERE!!! i always have to get a different tsoynami when i come to phoenix. i crave this year round and look forward to coming back to phoenix almost solely to visit nami. it is soooooooooo delicious. this time i had a betterfinger tsoynami with chick-o-sticks in it. to die for. amazing.

    (5)

  • Shakira E.

    This is such a great Vegan coffee and dessert spot, even though I am not a Vegan or Vegetarian I love the yumminess they have here and once you have a Nami you will fall in love with their soy goodness!!! My favorite is Dez Hazelnuts however they don't have that one here at this new location only the one in Tempe. All coffee drinks come with soy at no additional charge, however if you want hazelnut, almond or pecan there is an additional charge not more than .50 cents. and right across the way there is Green the vegetarian restaurant. With this new set up only food is served at Green and only desserts at Nami. I like this location as it is not too far from route 51 on my way to and from work so I can stop and get a Fair Trade latte that rivals Starbucks.

    (5)

  • Vanessa L.

    Stopped by to try the tsoynamis and it was great until I got half way through and found a small hair in it! Grossed me out!!!

    (1)

  • Danica T.

    when you're gluten-free, vegan, soy milk and almond milk intolerant and you can't have any caffeine, it's torture to go into any bakery or coffeehouse. Not at Nami. What was great about this place was the gluten-free vegan treats...yes they are sugary...my favorite is the two snickerdoodle cookies pressed together with some sort of awesome creamy goodness in the middle. And, they can make steamers with rice or coconut milk!!! finally a coffeehouse I feel good going to!

    (5)

  • Bill B.

    I have a dairy allergy and a weakness for Ice Cream. I tried one of Nami's tSoynami's ($4.50 for a lot) which is sort of like a DQ Blizzard only made with what tastes like Homemade Ice Cream only this has Soy rather than Cow milk. I went with the Fluffernutterin (organic peanut butter, banana, ricemellow fluff and toasted marshmallow flavor). I can honestly say this was better than a DQ Blizzard. They also have yummy cupcakes and cookies and other treats, coffee & Sunday Brunch. I also like their restaurant Green located next door and I am far from a Vegetarian but good is good.

    (5)

  • Schyler W.

    Came here to meet my tutor for some late night studying + ice cream. The ice cream was awesome and they had a ton of things to mix in - delicious! Someone nearby got some curry thing that smelled amazing - really interested in trying some of the food and tofu selections. Looks good! I'd definitely be back sooner if I didn't live so far.

    (4)

  • Hamid J.

    I am not a dessert person by any means but in the 100+ degree Phoenix heat I love a cold Soynami.

    (5)

  • Sonny S.

    Had the "Winkie" and sorry to say it was disgusting. It was an oily bomb of sugar that burned my throat with the ridiculous amount of sugar in this product. Health wise you would be better off eating a real Twinkie. The Winkie left such a bad taste in my mouth that I am afraid to try anything else.

    (2)

  • Nicolette D.

    We used them for our wedding cake and other desserts. No one could tell they were vegan and we loved to gloat that they were. We are still getting rave reviews on how awesome all the sweets were. We also used Nami as a base of operations for the wedding planning. We did all of our vendor meetings there so we could have an excuse to get some awesome coffee and a pastry of some sort. Morgan and her crew have been nothing but accommodating throughout the whole process and have addressed us by name and treated us like regulars since they met us. We finally got to go to the Sunday brunch they have the morning after the wedding and it was awesome. I got the biscuits and gravy and the husband got the chiliquiles. I was jealous of what he ordered because it tasted like my Nana's but not so spicy so that we could actually eat it. I wish we lived closer but at the same time I'm glad we live far from it. We would both be so fat and probably broke from eating there all the time.

    (5)

  • Jason K.

    World class right here. World fuckin class. This shit is unbelievable. The best pastries I've ever had in my life. Way over the top. Way to be Chef.

    (5)

  • Robert A.

    Reviewing the coffee bar half of the Nami theme only... Nami has been the closest espresso bar to my home since opening late last year. Seeing as the coffee bean is a central part of my daily existence, it took me long enough to make my first visit. Unfortunately, I would have been fine just delaying it indefinitely. I can appreciate the whole vegan thing if that's their deal - there's a niche market for that and somebody's got to fill it. What is astonishing is the refusal to placate the non-vegan crowd (i.e. overwhelming majority) and carry some half & half. Introducing almond milk to whatever you're drink may be is an utter waste of espresso - trust me on this one. The novelty of the concept, the trendy and energetic vibe, and the friendly baristas are among Nami's merits. It's not the kind of coffee house that beckons you to sit down with a laptop or a book while you sip your favorite hot drink. Hard, uncomfortable seats encourage you get what you came for and take it for the road.

    (2)

  • Sandy Y.

    I decided to try this place while I was visiting Phoenix since all the Yelp reviews gave them 5 stars! I can see why!!!! I had asked the cashier to recommend me a flavor for their T'soynami, as I have never heard of anything like this before. She suggested the vegan nami. I was unsure at first because I am by far not even close to a vegan... more like a carnivore! I went with her suggestion anyway. The vegan nami is so delicious! I would go back there again and again if I am ever in town again! Vacationing and decided to stop here to kill time because of the rave reviews! I'm so glad I did!!!

    (5)

  • Nicole S.

    Being a Nutrition fanatic, I decided to incorporate Veganism into my diet (6 days on with 1 cheat day). I went into this place and absolutely everything is vegan so I don't have to worry about modifications. The atmosphere is laid back and cool and so is the staff! Very friendly and unique personalities to be found here. The coffee is delicious and the food is good as well. I wish there was more to choose from other than only baked goods and quiche, but that won't keep me from becoming a frequent customer.

    (5)

  • Cade F.

    I'm not one for soy, vegan or vegetarian food, but my taste buds and blood sugar level were both happy after a chocolate donut and mocha latte.

    (5)

  • Amy W.

    Good lord these folks were super happy to be serving up vegan treats. Always good when a 5YO doesn't want to share his "ice cream."

    (4)

  • Kat V.

    Soynami...delicious.......

    (5)

  • Ashley M.

    Went this past Sunday for brunch. Got the biscuits and gravy. Freaking PHENOMENAL. I will definitely be going back. Try everything on the menu has officially been added to my life goals.

    (5)

  • Lizzie F.

    Try a chai tsoynami, so good, the soy whip is amazing!

    (5)

  • Rachel G.

    I want to re-review this place every time I try something new here! I think the chai tsoynami changed my life last week. But maybe I'm only saying that because I am lost in a post chocolate peanutbutter cupcake high. So rich. So moist. Dare I say it? BETTER than any non-vegan cupcake I've ever had. Utter decadance.

    (5)

  • Justin S.

    Delicous looking pastries, and pleasant atmosphere. Its a great alternative to have. I'm not the biggest sweet fan, and definately not sold on all the crap that goes into vegan foods and sweets, but if one must indulge then this ain't a bad way to go. I love the location and how nice they keep it. Its so much nicer thant he original Green.

    (4)

  • Matthew G.

    Now, I'm not naive enough to think just because it's vegan that it's good for you. But if I'm gonna eat sweets, this is the place to go. The German chocolate cake is awesome! Cool hipster atmosphere and imo there needs to be way more of these types of places in Phoenix.

    (4)

  • Stephanie A.

    I am so excited about this! I have a dairy allergy and am pretty use to coffee shops using the cheapest soy milk they can find to pacify us non-dairy people, and then typically charge an extra $.50 for it. Nami is all vegan. I was pleasantly surprised when I went there and asked for a latte and they asked me, "would you like that made with soy, hazelnut, almond, or coconut milk?" WHAT!?! choices? They also informed me that once they get more settled they want to start making fresh nut milks. The hazelnut latte is awesome. Also, the "Nami Cakes" are soooo good.

    (5)

  • Diana K.

    It was our last day in Phoenix and we were looking for someplace near ASU to get breakfast. This was fairly close so we stopped.The staff was friendly but the food at this restaurant was very strange. We ordered (what we thought were) egg plates but were apparently some type of tofu scramble. The food was fairly tasty, but overpriced for something that didn't even have meat in it. My daughter ordered a coffee that cost $5.25(!) which was so bad it was undrinkable. We will not be back.

    (2)

  • Martini J.

    Tsoynamis are my new obsession. They're SO good -- I wouldn't miss ice cream at all if I was a vegan and only had these. I would still pick these any day to save on calories and fat. It's a great dessert stop after going to Green next door (also yummy!).

    (4)

  • Nate S.

    Outside the treats, you get an adorable and sleek interior which is very comfortable and feels great to be in, and fun people watching to boot. Its a little expensive for the drinks - I figure that comes with the territory.

    (3)

  • Tracy P.

    Love the Tsoynamis and excited they are downtown! Beautiful cupcakes, cookies, vegan twinkies! I can't wait for the vegan caramel apples. Mmmmmm

    (5)

  • KC S.

    Loved the winkie! Eat your vegan meal next door at Green and stroll over to Nami for dessert.

    (5)

  • Meghan P.

    I absolutely LOVE this place. I have been several times, bought the cookies n' cream, no's and mint, and the betterfinger. They are all delicious. I have also had their chocolate chip cookie and oatmeal cream pie which is to die for! I started taking my kids for Wednesday donut days, their donuts are also superb, which is no surprise! I need to find more excuses to go over in that area!

    (5)

  • Stef W.

    Love Nami, we go almost every Sunday for brunch. Such a great idea they separated Green from Nami. The sage sausage scramble is definitely a must-try. Great atmosphere and people

    (5)

  • Jamie C.

    A good place to get vegan baked goods. Items are a little expensive, but generally tasty. Parking can be a challenge.

    (3)

  • Libby J.

    Tsoynamis are amazeballs- even if you are accustomed to good old, fully-leaded ice cream treats! :)

    (5)

  • Pat D.

    tsoynami. some crazy vegan cold stone blizzard. they make their own vegan soft serve and it's actually very good. you can pick all sorts of things to mix into it and it's delicious. They have tons of donuts, baked goods, and coffee drinks.

    (5)

  • D D.

    Yeah! Love this place!! Went for coffee, nothing special an Americano...it was so creamy and delicious! Wonder what they use for soy milk? While I was there, directly after eating at green, I could not resist the soy soft serve tsunami...hope I'm spelling that right. Chocolate and peanut butter with chocolate chips, so awesome! Makes me want to move downtown so I can go to Nami at least once a day!

    (5)

  • Harper H.

    Only place in town to get anything like it - Tsoynamis - like vegan blizzards. They have a ton of other vegan treats and make cakes for special events too. We recently discovered weekend brunch - all vegan breakfasts, coffee drinks, and they even have bloody marys.

    (5)

  • Stephanie V.

    I've been meaning to check out nami for a while now so we finally popped in this past Sunday as we are doing a vegan challenge. They have really yummy vegan desserts! If you are thinking of using the wifi though its pretty spotty but otherwise a great place to chill! On Sunday evenings they have live music as well which is nice.

    (4)

  • Mya T.

    I LOVE the product, but it takes so long to get your order that I've been late getting back to work.

    (3)

  • Ricky V.

    I came here looking to try some new vegan options in my life. Thinking at the very least it would help my hangover. What i found was more than i could have imagined. A unique venue with two buildings one housing a cafe-esque ordering are and the other the kitchen with enclosed dinning that allows just enough of the outside in to be pleasant. The staff was courteous and attentive. The options numerous and bounding with eccentric platters. Moving along, the important thing here is FOOD people , and it was amazing. While most things seem to mimic meat dishes with chorizo and eggs on the menu, Nami pulls of these imitations by making insanely more delicious vegan plates. I was blown away by my "Chicken wings" the sauce was unlike anything i have had before and i was instantly in love. My OJ based concoction was also amazing as it had some kind of red syrup in the bottom that complimented the not too sweet OJ. Street pedestrians are not disruptive to your dinning experience and provides ample opportunity to people watch. All in all this place is a must go location if your trying for a healthy, creative, and delicious meal in Phoenix.

    (5)

  • Mikaela M.

    Everything here is awesome. Good coffee good baked treats, and their tsoynami frozen desserts are amazing. The betterfinger is delicious and what my dreams are made of. Plus everyone who works here is really nice and also super babes.

    (5)

  • Alissa M.

    I scream, you scream, we all scream for. . . Soynamis! So it doesn't quiet have the same ring as "ice cream" but it's still delicious! And you don't feel as weighed down/guilty after finishing a Soynami as you do when you polish of a DQ Blizzard. The first time I went I had the Almond Oy Vey!, which was good, but not amazing. Then a friend recommended the Coffee Coco Loco with the addition of Peanut Butter, and it's so good that I can't bring myself to try anything else. If you remotely like coffee and/or PB you will love it! I've never tried any of the baked goods, but I did bring home a chocolate cupcake for my boyfriend one night. He said it was really good (evidenced by the fact that I wasn't offered a bite), but the icing was overly sweet. I shouldn't have written this review... now I'm really craving some Nami!

    (5)

  • Annette F.

    Love this place! I am not a vegan but they have the best treats in Phoenix. This is a Coffee Shop and Bakery all in one place. I have been here a couple times and never disappointed. They have these sinfully delicious treats called tSoynami. They use a house-made organic soy based, tsoft tserve ice cream and you can choose your goodies. I tried Cookie Dough tSoynami and oh my was this good! You have ice cream, cookie dough and some chocolate sauce. I am getting hungry just thinking about this. Soy Captain is another favorite. Vegan Captain Crunch and strawberries....tastes like you are having a bowl of cereal! Nami does have a great selection of baked goodies. They have my favorite Snickerdoodles. I could eat these all day!

    (5)

  • Nick V.

    The ice cream is great, even though they have somehow defied logic and left out all dairy items. Bravo. I'll be back to this cool neighborhood spot.

    (5)

  • Barnabas L.

    WOW.. to be honest WOW I thought I had some good vegetarian food before, but this place owns it all. Best Mock meat i have ever had! My fiancee got the mock chicken, (some noodle dish, i forget the name, but it was around the top of the menu), I got a tofu version of the spicy noodle bowl (whatever their name was i forget, i will know it if i see it) Needless to say i really enjoyed each dish. I would love to try other things on their menu and I think...no i KNOW we will be back some time too. Their coffee shop is freakn awesome, which is next door. I got a drink there, my fiancee got some vegan pastries after me telling her don't cause i never had a good one before. Well i was wrong they were pretty good cookies...(though i don't like to mention it too often). the coffee was great too. It helps when you have friendly fun baristas working. No snobs here. just people who love their jobs. (unless you are the jerk who comes i and tries to start something)

    (5)

  • Mary Elizabeth M.

    Lots of options, which is great, but they hand mix everything, so the top of my friend's tsoynami tasted like syrup. I had the German chocolate cake tsoynami and the s'more. Both were awesome, but I think the s'more an out.

    (4)

  • Lindsay H.

    I'm not really sure what the big deal is with this place. It's fine but nothing really tastes better than you can get anywhere else... it just costs more. It's not the kinda place that you want to go and just hang out as there is nowhere comfortable to sit and it's really small.

    (2)

  • Karin G.

    Those of us who are living the dairy free way, whether by choice or allergy, miss ice cream. Any one who says otherwise is lying - especially in the depths of Arizona summer. So, when your 110 degree world is enlightened by dairy free ice cream that doesn't taste like saw dust and veggie particles, you're likely willing to join a cult just to keep Nami in your life. Though that isn't necessary, yet. The space downtown is small and parking can be a problem, but it's worth every kind of inconvenience. But at the end of the day, they put pretzels in soft serve ice cream. So, Five Stars.

    (5)

  • Dan R.

    Great little place! Nice to see something different like this in Arizona. The sister restaurant next door is excellent. Had a soy-ft serve sundae, awesome. Had an iced coffee, so delighted by all the options for vegan-friendly milk (soy, almond, rice, etc). Great place, good luck! 1 thing - the wood spoons, while I'm sure are biodegradable and all, have a weird texture with the ice cream (at least for me). I think those spoons just kind of freak me out. I didn't ask for plastic or metal, I'm sure they would have accommodated.

    (4)

  • B R.

    Awesome breakfast place! Great healthy way to start your day! Breakfast burrito is awesome. Enjoy a great cappuccino as well. I love their vegan ice creams!

    (5)

  • Jason C.

    Vegan paradise! We need more places like Nami in the midwest. Drived through 7th Ave and was pleasantly suprised by this little joint. Service was friendly and prompt, and the food was fantastic!

    (4)

  • Elyse K.

    Ok, I have to admit I haven't been here as much as I have gone to Green in Tempe/Scottsdale but I really which I could come here more. The desserts are AMAZING and thank God, vegan! I forgot the name of the ice cream I got... coco coffee? It is coffee flavored ice cream with coco puffs in it. OMG so freaking good. The cupcakes here are a bit pricey for what you get. The oatmeal cookie with the creme in between in so good. It isn't overly sweet and it tastes healthy even though it has sugar in it. Took my non vegan friends here and they loved the captain crunch ice cream (forgot what else was in it). I wish the inside of this place was bigger but you could always go next door to green I'm sure.

    (5)

  • Kelly A.

    Ok. Since I've become completely and totally addicted to tsoynamis, it's only fair that I update my review. At least once a week I find myself craving a tsoynami. Even my boyfriend, who is adamantly against vegan and soy products, has fallen in love with the tsoynamis and often accompanies me on my trips to get them. These desserts are also HUGE. For $4.50, you can easily split it between two people. I usually like to eat my own so I can bask in my gluttonous glory. All of the baked goods are also excellent. I have not been disappointed by anything I've had here. I've been converted to a Nami believer!

    (5)

  • Masha Z.

    Very tasty vegan ice cream... tasted incredibly creamy, with a vanilla and coconut base. I loved it. I got the thin mint ice cream and I relished in every bite. They also use wooden spoons, which are a weird dry texture on your mouth, but still pretty neat. Would definitely go back.

    (4)

  • Kelly H.

    Mine eyes hath seen the glory of this vegan bakery, It indulges my most tender taste buds decadently, If I lived a mile closer, I'd have a huge belly, My mouth is munching on!!!!!! 10 stars. I may have a small sense of patriotism towards the Green/Nami powerhouse being vegan, but there are no reasons to take away stars. More like lots of reasons to add stars. The interior at Nami is small, quaint and humble. It overflows with hipsters and yuppies alike not to mention hard rockers and tree huggers. Everyone who is anyone can find something delicious here regardless of the wear and tear of your converse shoes or how long you've been working on your sleeve. If you have the ability to raise a hand to your mouth carrying a donut, you'll leave happy. We came for Sunday brunch and were filled with too many "mmmmm"s to count. The tofu scramble was perfection and those wings are seriously wing-ding-dang good. The bevvies are delicious and it's probably doesn't even need to be mentioned that the tsoynamis are the best and surest way to fight the 105 degrees outside. Can't wait to come back and get my birthday cupcake here.

    (5)

  • Connie L.

    Had the cookie dough ice cream and espresso shake (it's not on the menu, but you can request it). Both were good. The cookie dough chunks were HUGE, and the espresso shake was what you expect it to taste like. The portion size for the ice cream is pretty big. One order is share-able in my opinion.

    (4)

  • savannah s.

    The Tsoynamis are amazing!! you have to try one! *&^# Dairy queen and others alike! Vegan soft serve mixed with heeps of junk is the only way to go! Their brunch is also quite impressive. They always have a Tofu scramble and hash potatoes accompany your meals, but their meals themselves are quite impressive. I Love this place!

    (5)

  • Alexa M.

    While you can find some of my favorites added to my post for Green I just tried an affogoto and I am hooked. I LOVE straight espresso so found myself eating spoon fulls of it straight but by the time i got to the bottom of my cup all that was left was tons of syrup. Next time I'll mix it all up and make myself a vegan flurry for sure. My friend Mariah works in here, if you see her or any of the staff you'll be greeted with a smile and the owners the man too. Definitely come in here for some vegan deliciousness but be ready for the post soy gas as well. Suggestions include peanutbutter chocolate bars, peanut butter frosted banana muffins, tsoynamis, and as stated above AFFOGOTOS! Oh one more tip, if you like chai get their desert haboob ;)

    (4)

  • Dana A.

    Great coffee, delicious food and a wide variety to choose from at this sunny, cheery cafe. I'd definitely bring friends back here. The vegan breakfast menu includes pastries, bagels, biscuits and gravy, some breakfast burritos, yogurt parfait, pitaya purée with granola... I had a great kale salad with a citrusy chia seed dressing for breakfast. They also make specialty espresso drinks like the kick start (mocha with cayenne). Everyone was friendly, making it a nice overall experience.

    (5)

  • Bess D.

    I was in Phoenix for just 2 days and managed to hit this spot up twice!!!! I really wish they had one in LA. All vegan blizzards, tons of baked goods=my paradise! My favorites were the Monsoon special (choc cake, choc chips, and choc syrup) which I added PB too and another one with pretzels, PB and chocolate chips. Can't wait to come back on my next trip to Phoenix. They have a sister veg restaurant next door that I can't wait to try too (yes I may have just eaten Tsoynamis for dinner).

    (5)

  • AMber W.

    The fact that I have yet to write my review of Nami should be an insult to vegans and sweet lovers everywhere! Nami, short for Tsoynami, is heaven on earth. or the moon. jupiter. wherever there is heaven, there is Nami. Soy "tsoft" serve ice cream. Winkies. Snickerdoodles. Various cupcakes. Various cakes. Coffee with a choice of soy, almond, rice, and even hazelnut milk! Although they have only done it once, Nami is planning on running a regular Sunday brunch in February. I thought it was amazing when I went to the beta test. Multiple scramble options in addition to chilaquilles and other brunch creations. Do yourself a favor and stop by. If not for the treats, for the awesome dancing and singing always taking place! PS... Cheddar and Chive Scone (thank me anytime)

    (5)

  • Courtney B.

    Peanut butter and jelly is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Rene S.

    Unfortunately we had the worst experience ever in a restaurant in Phoenix. I went this Saturday 4/26 with my family, my wife and my two daughters to try for the first time Green, we asked for one salad, Kung pao, chicken nuggets and one kids hamburger. I really don't know what happen but that afternoon my wife started to feel really sick then my two daughters later night and next day all three were vomiting and sick at bed. Today they are going to the doctor to see what cause the problem.

    (1)

  • Maribeth E.

    Recently I found out I'm allergic to eggs. I thought my sweets-loving life was over... That is until my friend brought me to Nami just around the corner from my home. They have so many baked goods that are completely vegan - that means no eggs! They are good too. I've attempted to make eggless goodies and most of them do not come out well. Nami has many selections such as snickerdoodles and chocolate chip cookies. Most recently, I had a tsoynami with cookie dough and other chocolately goodness in it. It was one of the best desserts ever! I'm happy to know I can cruise over on my bike the next time I have a sweet tooth rather than having to make something myself.

    (5)

  • Virginia D.

    OK, each star represents a visit during my less-than-48 hour visit to PHX. YES, I WENT TO NAMI FIVE TIMES IN TWO DAYS. Don't judge. Vegan soft serve is hard to find, people. 3 trips were for tSoynamis. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! had Fluffernutterin, Chai Tiramisu & S'mores. brought non-vegan friends & they loved it, too. 2 trips were for coffee. the lattes were yummy. also had a yogurt parfait, delish! Amazing looking pastries- saving that for next time. Staff are super friendly & hip & helpful.

    (5)

  • Humberto N.

    First of all, the people who work here are great and very welcoming. It's great! At first I didn't know this place was vegan, and when I found out I was surprised. It's great! I'm vegetarian and try to eat vegan foods as much as possible. I also do not eat gluten, and it's great that they have vegan, and gluten free pastries! As well as vegan and gluten free ice cream. The price is very reasonably, $5.00 on the dot, for an ice cream. You can even add extra pecans or strawberries, etc., at no extra cost. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants great ice cream! Vegan, vegetarian, or not, I'm sure everyone will enjoy it. The decor is nice as well. With local artists selling their artwork. It's very minimalistic. Which is very nice. It goes with the PHX downtown vibe.

    (5)

  • Justin G.

    I was so excited when Nami opened. It's a great compliment to the already amazing Green. Nami has pretty much everything you'd want in terms of sweet as a vegan. Great pastries,coffee,doughnuts, and ice cream treats as well as a rotating Sunday brunch. I've never had a bad thing at this place and that's no exaggeration. It can get pretty crowded in there during peak hours but honestly the service is fast enough that I never worry. Check this place out for sure.

    (5)

  • Michael F.

    Nami is delish and nutrish. Definitely one of the best places to get some yummy Soy-Nami in Phoenix. Next door to Green Vegetarian, The place seems to attract the skinny jeans/asymmetrically hair brigade. Great place to people watch that's for sure.

    (5)

  • M N.

    Mmmmmmmm, need I say more? You had The Hubs at "vegan blizzard" and did not disappoint.

    (5)

  • Jessica M.

    Tsoynamis are one of my favorite foods in the world. I'm lactose intolerant and love blizzards, so it's a match made in heaven. I go to Green a lot as I live nearby, and have never felt unwelcome there, so I had no reason to think I'd feel that way about their sister joint, Nami. So after a disappointing dinner at Nobou at Teeter House in downtown phx, bf and I were excited to turn our night around with dessert at Nami when we realized we were super close to it and it was still open (since Green would have been closed by the time we got there). Their hours posted indicate they close at 9:30pm on Fridays, and we arrived at 9:20 after calling to confirm they were still open. We walked in, and there were a few groups of people sitting and leisurely enjoying their ice cream and baked goods. We walked up to the counter and bf knew what he wanted right away (s'mores tsoynami with pb added...SO good!). I, on the other hand, needed a minute to decide since they had a huge bakery case filled with things I never see at Green and wanted to try out, in addition to the full tsoynami menu. I asked a few questions, which the light-haired woman working there was happy to answer. She disappeared to make bf's tsoynami, though, and we were then met with an icy stare and complete annoyance by the dark-haired woman working there. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt, and hey, it's Friday night and she probably wanted to close up so she could go out. But it wasn't even 9:30, and she had zero interest in making this customer happy. I said I was debating between a cookie and a tsoynami, while she rolled her eyes and continued to tap her fingers on the counter. Her response, rather than a suggestion or recommendation for something to order, was, "We close in five minutes." Ok? I know that already? Why wouldn't you just try to hurry us along in a constructive way, rather than making me feel afraid to ask you any questions about your products? She continued to sigh and look around, willing us to disappear, and honestly I wish we would have left right then. But we were starving, and I really wanted to enjoy one of their delicious looking treats. I decided in my head that I wanted a tsoynami, but I was way too afraid to have that lady actually prepare something for me as I was pretty sure she would spit in it, in addition to the length of time it would have taken to prepare which surely would have put us over her 5-minute limit. I said I'd take the cookie, to get us out of there sooner. We still had to wait another minute for bf's tsoynami to be finished, and felt her stare us down the whole time. Mind you, there are still parties of other customers at tables still lingering. We were definitely NOT responsible for keeping them open, but we sure were made to feel that way! I don't care how tasty your treats are, I would never EVER go back there...who wants to leave a dessert place with such a sour taste in their mouth? I will be getting all of my future tsoynamis at Green, where they never make me feel like I'm doing something wrong by asking questions or spending a minute debating between a few items.

    (1)

  • Bonnie T.

    I wish my recent business trip to Phoenix had been longer as I'd have had the opportunity to make more than one visit to Nami. I arrived near closing time, after dining at Green, and picked up a couple of truffles. They rocked my world. I will definitely be back the next time I am in Phoenix.

    (5)

  • Kelli R.

    Oh my goodness! I went here for the first time tonight and got a Mystery Mash Tsoynami.. I love the service, and my treat was deeeeeelicious!! I'll definitely be coming back

    (5)

  • Val R.

    Holy yumminess!!!! Ok so I'm a meat eater, but prefer my veggies and this place would totally turn me into a vegan if I only knew how to make their dishes. We have been frequenting this place for Sunday brunch and working our way to sample the entire menu. My absolute fave is the sage sausage hash as you can't even tell it's vegan and it is perfectly seasoned. Make sure you save room for the tsoynami. I am the biggest froyo fan but this tsoynami goodness has totally turned my world of icy food upside down. It's honestly the best frozen dessert I've had although I really have to slow down cause as healthy as it is being tofu/soy based all that extra sugar from all the toppings do not make it easier on this hip and I will still end up looking like a vegan fat whale.

    (5)

  • Alexandra S.

    tsoynamis (which you an get at both green locations too) are delicious! my boyfriend thoroughly devoured all the other goodies we got with me barely getting a taste - but they were pretty good! especially the butterscotch marshmallow squares. they also make donuts on weds and sunday - i wish we could have tried them!

    (4)

  • Michael D.

    So, it was just okay ice cream. My biggest complaint was not that. It was actually.... the spoons. I don't want rough wood on my tongue. There I said that phrase out loud, and I would actually not eat there again just because of the coarse wooden spoons. I wasn't the only one in our birthday group that made the, It-feels-like-I-just-licked-a-napkin face. In fact, one of the girls' spoon snapped in two while trying to scoop some of the gummy chocolate out of hers. She threw the almost full cup now with splinter sprinkles away. I've had better ice cream at Baskin Robbins and made no spoon induced grimaces while doing it.

    (2)

  • Kat S.

    The long awaited, much anticipated CenPho brother to Green is HERE! While this isn't another Green location (don't worry! they will open soon!), Nami serves a huge menu of their delicious tsoynamis and a variety of other baked goods. This little cafe is all vegan, and while my vegetarian diet allows me to overindulge in regular ice cream - these tsoynamis could convert me. I had a flufflernutter (note: NOT a sexual term, but instead a mixture of peanut butter and marshmallow cream) tsoynami that was heavenly and huge. YUM! I did not try any coffee but am very excited to. They offer soy, almond and rice milk - with promises to add more nut varieties soon. Nami offers a beautiful selection of pastries - cupcakes, whoopie pies, cookies. The staff here was amazingly friendly and welcoming. I felt like they genuinely cared about my business, as well as any comments or suggestions that we had. I am glad that I get to be the first review, since I was their FIRST customer. This vegan-niche is much needed in Central Phoenix and I am so stoked for what Nami and Green will bring to it!

    (5)

  • Francesca H.

    They're getting sloppy. While I appreciate the novelty of vegan ice cream (which, most store bought brands are better) with various mix-ins, and vegan baked goods, there is a lot to complain about. Their facebook touts Hot Fudge Sundays in which affogatos and hot fudge sundaes are $2. We went there and asked for a hot fudge sundae and were met with confusion by the barista who brought over the other girl who explained that they "do not have sundaes but we can put hot fudge on an ice cream cup." What? Is that not a sundae?! Did you not have this posted on your facebook as a special? They're doing a poor job of making their staff aware. Additionally, the more I get tsoynamis, the more they're screwed up. They often will leave out ingredients or sometimes change them completely. This is a VERY big deal because I am gluten-intolerant... If I order a GF tsoynami, what is the risk they will add a non-GF ingredient and I won't notice until I ingest a bit? I don't know... Maybe I am over the novelty, or maybe they're just getting sloppy.

    (2)

  • Candace R.

    So goooooooood After Jon S. introduced me to tsoynamis at Green in Scottsdale, a few friends decided to stop by on our way back to Tempe from Bliss. I was surprised to find a cute little cafe next to Green. The guy at the register was super friendly, and helped my friend decide what flavor to get. I decided on the Cookies n Cream but couldn't help to admire all of the baked goods that they had on display. And their drink menu looked delicious also. As expected, the tsoynami was amazing and I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area.

    (5)

  • Jocelyn J.

    My only complaint is that they only have brunch on Sundays.

    (4)

  • Mcintyre B.

    Great customer service! Sunday brunch biscuits n gravy was good. I was in hurry so ill have to try a tsoynami next time. Prices are decent for vegan/vegetarian. The only bad thing is that the parking is horrible! Looking forward to the next visit!

    (4)

  • Ang C.

    Not a vegetarian or vegan, but I LOVE this place. The food is amazing enough to convert a carnivore. Recommend to all my friends!

    (4)

  • Leon S.

    I can't believe it !!! Just what I was Praying for , A Vegan house near me that actually taste good WAAASS UP !! Nami just started new breakfast Items that are wicked good . If your close to me When I say lets go to the SPOT you know I mean Nami - Or it's sister "Greens" next door .....

    (5)

  • Sydney J.

    I am here at least once a week and I love the "no's n mint" tsoymami. The location it cute with great decor. Parking can be tough depending on the day of the week so be prepared to go to plan B. the proves can seem high for ice cream but once you get the ice cream you'll understand. portions are huge.

    (5)

  • Robert L.

    Only 10 min away from walking distant. This is really really really good, also really really really bad. I am almost finished with trying each soynami.... So far and not a fan of the one with banana. YET EVERYTHING is.... just... just good. Place me on top of a Swiss alp let me sing, dance, and exclaiming goodness oozing. Also i can eat one and not feel lik I am creating havoc for my metabolism to compensate. RL: NOTE: Oddly takes an unusually amount of time to get into my hands. 10min? Worth the wait, worth the walk, worth the extra chocolate ;)

    (5)

  • Austin C.

    Grab some sweets during the week and then a very yummy brunch on Sunday's.

    (5)

  • Ryan S.

    By far some of the best food in Phoenix, AZ is served here. Their food is well prepared, fresh and always delicious!! Excellent place to fill up on even if your in a bit of a hurry. Stop here and try it, you will not regret you did.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :7:00 am - 9:3

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : No
    Caters : Yes
    Good for Working : No

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