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AZ Bread Company
Categories: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Sandwiches Event Planning & Services Caterers Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Caterers [Edit]
315 W Elliot RdSte 107
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 831-1300
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 2 pm
Sat-Sun 7 am - 2 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Christy L. said: "Our group recently held a meetup here. Service was great and they were very patient and tolerable of our group of about 15. They even mentioned we could return if desired. Okay about the place... Decent and clean decor. Service was…" read more »
63 reviews for AZ Bread Company
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Review from Jennifer M.
Tempe, AZ
Went for our 2nd time on Sunday. The place was P-A-C-K-E-D yet they were able to get our order to us quickly. The servers get the tables cleaned very quickly so there wasn't much of a wait for an open table.
For the second time, I got the egg sandwich on ciabatta and it was fantastic. I'm not used to ciabatta being so soft and chewey - normally it's toasted until it's rock hard. This is soft enough for my 18 month old daughter to eat (and she calls it "balabala".) My husband got the carne adovada again and it was amazing. Spicier this time than the last. It's served with toast... some of the best wheat bread I've tasted. My mother ordered one of the wraps and was very pleased with it.
My only gripe is their coffee is weak. But then again, I like a strong cup of coffee and it's extremely rare that I order coffee outside of my home - nobody makes it right - you eather have it too weak or it's burned to a crisp (ala Charbucks).
This place is close to home so we will return. P.S. - there's interesting local art on the walls. I've been meaning to ask if any of it is for sale. I love supporting local small businesses and artists. -
Review from Ken C.
Chandler, AZ
Potatoes and coffees were good. Carne Adovada was highly anticipated coming to the table but was little more than pork slow cooked in a lot of sauce covered in a white quest sauce. My GF got the ajo wrap said it was very greasy. I must say the toast was excellent with homemade bread but I was little dazzled by the rest of the meal.
Recommendation: get coffee and some challah and be done with it. -
Review from Jeff R.
Tempe, AZ
I love this place for breakfast. I have been here quite a few times and the service has always been insanely fast. I'm not sure how they actually do it, but they are quick. The only kinda weird thing, that I guess is pretty usual for places here is you have to make sure to pick up silverware after you order. Not sure why places do that :). The staff is usually very friendly and come by to check on you even when you are just having coffee.
Try the :
- The Eggs Florentine
- Garden Frittata
- French Toast
- Mochas
I haven't noticed it being over slow if it's really busy and they do tend to get packed on the weekends. During the week they are super speedy. -
Review from R J.
San Jose, CA
Thanks to yelp, we ended up choosing this place for brunch. We really like the breakfast sandwich. The sesame bagel was very fresh and the chorizo was really good. You order and then seat yourself wherever you like but there are servers who bring your food. They have plenty of seating indoors and also outdoor seating. They were very friendly and asked us how everything was. Would recommend this place for breakfast, brunch, or lunch.
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Review from Tina M.
Phoenix, AZ
I enjoyed a Pastrami Sandwich here for a reasonable price. Their bread here is great (it is AZ Bread Co for a reason) and they toasted this sandwich perfectly. Loved every bite of it!
Could it have been piled a little higher for a traditional deli style sandwich, yes, but it was good anyway, and think of the calories I saved.
My friend had their french toast which looked mouth watering good! Thick toast cooked perfectly with plenty of warm syrup on the side. -
Review from Joel V.
Phoenix, AZ
Awful.
When my lady and I feel like breakfast, we usually just go to Denny's. I know the food is sub-par but we're attached to the chain
because each of us hung out there frequently, with our friends, when we were younger.
This morning, I wanted a really good breakfast. I 'yelped' and this place came up. I don't know where the rest of the reviewers have been eating but this place is terrible.
The staff isn't friendly. Just a crew of apathetic 20-somethings. The guy at the register seemed annoyed that I had to look at the menu before I ordered. A girl filling up those little jam baskets took the one from our table and replaced it without so much as an 'excuse me' or 'hello'. Not even eye contact or a smile.
I ordered pancakes. It's all I wanted and I wanted good ones, badly.
They were the worst pancakes I've ever had in my life.
I'm not saying that with exaggeration. The worst I've ever had. Rubbery, tough and devoid of flavor. Like eating a lid to a tupperware container.
I eat everything I pay for, bad or not. I managed to choke down only one of the three. It took forever to do so because cutting through them was such a chore. Words just can't describe how bad these were.
My lady got Challah French Toast with a pecan praline topping and it was acceptable. Coffee was pretty good, honestly. That's all the good I have to say about this place. -
Review from Eliana M.
Tempe, AZ
Very happy with our first trip here. Fast, friendly service. The food was better than expected. I had the carne adovada breakfast. Wow! The meat was moist and tender and perfectly topped with the jalapeno cheese sauce. Before this I would never have thought to have pulled pork with breakfast. Yum-my!
Ice cold inside on a hot summer day. Will definitely be back. -
Review from Ana C.
I came here for lunch and I would like to come back and try something else and maybe revise my review but this first experience was just so blah. I wanted soup because, honestly, my office is so stinking cold I needed to warm up. I was torn between two soups: the tortilla and the chicken chili. The woman at the counter was very nice and gave me a taste of both. They were both fairly bland and average. I decided on the chicken chili and ordered it in a bread boule.
The soup was just so bland. It was salt, some corn starch to make it have that weird gelatinous texture thing going on and it was lacking in substance. Some little shredded pieces of chicken and that's about it. I wanted some green chilis!! Or anything really to add some flavor. The bread was ok. Not great, not terrible.
Overall, I was fairly disappointed but I would be willing to give it another shot and try something different on the menu. The menu is pretty varied, which was a good thing. -
Review from Madre L.
San Diego, CA
In Tempe for the first time ever and were looking for a quick place to eat. AZ Bread Co is located in a nondescript strip mall, right on the corner w/plenty of parking spaces all around.
I ordered the Amanda burrito with a side of queso and my husband had his usual, ham and cheese omelet. Our food arrived quickly and piping hot. You pay at the register and then take your number and go sit down in the spacious and very clean dining room
The joint is beautifully decorated and much of the art on the walls is for sale. Of course I purchased one and it truly is lovely. The restrooms are beautifully decorated and very clean. The staff was not overly nice but neither were they unfriendly, pretty much just doing their job.
There was an older man working there whom I felt really sorry for because he looked as though he was serving out a life sentence.
We both ate for a little over $20 including drinks and if we lived there, we would def be customers. There are many tables and chairs outside if you're brave enough to eat outside and as always, I would much rather give my money to a family biz than some big restaurant chain...maybe when you're a regular there friendlier but the food was wonderful. -
Review from Todd P.
Maricopa, AZ
Decent breakfast, nothing too memorable about it.
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Review from Ryan T.
Chandler, AZ
This place was great! Great food and good service (the owner seems to stop by every table to make sure everything's good). Stopped here for breakfast with my girlfriend and although it took a little while to get our food (20 min. but the place was PACKED because of a local cycling event and Pat's Run) it was well worth the wait!
I got the Carne Adovado and it was delicious! The pork was seasoned perfectly, VERY tender, and the jalapeno cheese on top kicked up the heat just right for the dish! My girlfriends sandwich was pretty good too but she stole a few bites of pork too because it was so good!
The potatoes were also great, and seasoned very well. The only thing that was slightly disappointing was the eggs. Not very fluffy and no flavor to them hardly at all. Perfect for pairing together with bites of the rest of the plate though I guess.
Portion size was great too, we both left completely stuffed! Definitely give these guys a try! -
Review from Teresa S.
This is the first time i have ever been here. My boy and i came here for brunch on Sunday morning. It is very clean which is nice, however, i did not check out the restroom,so i cannot rate it. The food was excellent. The breakfast potatoes were really good. I had the fritata which was fabulous with spinach inside and crumbled feta cheese on top. My boyfriend got the Wrangler, his was really good as well except the bacon. He said they used to serve better Bacon and this was a cheaper version of something eatable. Other than that though very good. I liked the coffee it was quite strong. The pieces of bread that they give you for Toast are huge, also very good. They don't have coupons which is a bit of a bummer. However, If you are looking to splurge this is the place. It was a little loud in there because, there was a table of children. But, hey , what can you do??? Kids are loud!
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Review from Andi R.
I recently stopped by the AZ Bread Company for a quick lunch while out running errands. I was hoping for a really great salad, but their selection was pretty unimpressive. Instead, I went with the turkey avocado BLT wrap. I had high hopes, but was sorely disappointed. It was super bland and boring, and I think that's tough to accomplish with a BLT. There was way too much turkey, so it totally overpowered the rest of the ingredients, and the avocado didn't seem very fresh. The only redeeming part of the meal was the red potato salad which was actually pretty good.
I probably wouldn't come here again. The menu overall seems pretty unoriginal, and the ingredients just weren't very impressive. -
Review from Reachhane L.
Gilbert, AZ
The soup is delicious here. I have not tried anything else in here, but so far I'm happy with their soup. Ive only been here twice and during those 2 times I've got soup. The chicken noodle soup and Itailain wedding soup, which both are good. The atmosphere and decor is nice also.
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Review from Sarah K.
The AZ Bread Company definitely hit the spot! Located in a strip mall, it's easy to find and there are plenty of tables outside. It's set up so that you walk in, place your order, receive a number and seat yourself at a table. The decor is bright and cheerful, and the facility can accommodate large groups.
I had a frittata with spinach, mushroom, red pepper, onion and feta. I couldn't even tell that I had ordered it with Egg Beaters! I really appreciated being asked if I wanted butter on my toast; rarely do breakfast joints even provide that option. I chose the honey whole wheat bread and the portion size was incredibly generous. My frittata was accompanied by diced potatoes, which were in need of a little salt and pepper (I'd rather have to salt my food than have it come out overly salty, so no complaints here!).
My friend had the eggs Benedict, and he loved it. He couldn't finish half because it was on the salty side.
When we were wrapping up the meal one of the owners came by and asked how our food was. I'll definitely come back to try their French toast--it looks incredible!! -
Review from Armando C.
Gilbert, AZ
Great place to eat. The food is great, service is excellent, and the owner is always pleasant. Its a bit of a drive for us, but very worth it.
Love the Montoya Skillet. -
Review from Sara V.
Phoenix, AZ
Clean, bright and colorful are words that I would use to describe this Restaurant.
Tasty, flavorful and Yum are descriptions of their food.
This is my new go to lunch place! I am also extremely happy that it is 5 minutes away from work, that makes it so convenient as well.
I have tried the following items:
-Turkey Avocado BLT wrap. Even though they forgot the Avocado, which was a bummer, but the wrap was still really good. You can really taste the freshness of the ingredients.
-Fireman Ruben, excellent warm sandwich, they do not skimp on the turkey, it is almost too much, almost!
-Carne Adovada, EXCELLENT! Although a touch too salty, otherwise just a simple well flavored sandwich and very fresh bread.
I highly recommend AZ Bread company, and I can't waiting to continue to try their different items on the menu. I am also looking forward to trying breakfast there one day.
It is nice to have a healthy filling option for a quick and/or relaxed lunch! -
Review from Asina G.
Definitely 2 thumbs up for the french toast! It was absolutely delish! My friend had the waffles and they showed up covered in whip cream and strawberries! Yum! She said they were delish too! This place is in a good location, with lots of parking. My only gripes are that they don't serve mimosas (or any alcohol) during brunch, and they don't serve any fresh squeezed OJ (only the yucky bottled stuff) which is why I couldn't quite give them 5 stars.
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Review from Crystal Z.
Tempe, AZ
Had a few lunches here, meeting with a good friend to talk some business. This place is good for that - lots of tables, lots of outlets for your laptop and of course, free wifi. The sandwiches are pretty okay, too.
Overall, it's a good place. It's a bit out of the way for me - and I'm not a raving fan just yet, but it's a good solid casual lunch place, with the menu items named after Arizona landmarks/cities. -
Review from John G.
Woodbury, MN
Fresh and fast. Good smoothies. Right sized portions for kids. Great way to start a Saturday. Now if it wasn't so bloody hot in this state.
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Review from Mihio M.
Tempe, AZ
After reading other Yelper's reviews, my expectations were built up pretty high. AZ Bread Company is a great place, no doubt, but I somehow feel let down.
Everyone talks about how friendly the owners are and how they've been approached by them to ask how their meal was etc. One of the owners was out cleaning and bussing tables and he talked to about three families right next to me but never came to ask me how my meal was. Whatever.
The place is set up like Jason's Deli or Chipotle in that you line up and order your meal then fetch your own drink and finally seat yourself. They give you a laminated number tag that you can place at your table and when your order is ready they bring it to you. They don't (or didn't for me, at least) bring your silverware to you. I thought that was kind of lame. They didn't even offer upon delivering the food and noticing that we had no utensils to eat with.
The food, however, was definitely way above average. I had breakfast there with my daughter and she had Strawberry French Toast and I had the breakfast special which was a breakfast burro with eggs, chorizo, cheese and a couple veggies. My daughter had a bottled cranberry juice and I had coffee. The total ran $18 which is way more than reasonable for breakfast of this quality.
I like drink stations. I like being able to get a half cup 'warm up' and being able to get up and look around as I get my drink. The big windows here are great for the ambient light they lend to the experience where you're eyes aren't hammered having to adjust to artificial light in dimly lit places. The place is really colorful as well which is very inviting and festive.
All in all, it's a very safe place to bring your old ass grandparents and sketchy inlaws where you don't have to worry about freaking anyone out with a bad breakfast choice. This place screams 'http://www.stuffwhitep...'.
You probably fit the demographic, so go there. -
Review from Larry S.
Phoenix, AZ
I'd have to agree with most reviews. This is a nice little breakfast joint.
I had the Ajo Wrap and a side of AZ Potatoes (home fries) and paid $8.54. Very reasonable price at a time when a good breakfast in Phoenix can easily add up to $15 per person.
They were both tasty and fresh. The potatoes had some little pieces of green and red bell pepper mixed in, so that added a little extra to the overall flavor. The wrap had a good bit of chorizo and the eggs tasted fresh.
The atmosphere has a good vibe (other than the one family in there eating among which there existed one or more of them who needed a shower. I think that was the exception, not the rule, however.)
I'd definitely rate this among the Top 15 breakfasts in town. -
Review from x g.
Gilbert, AZ
This place is located on the SE corner of Kyrene & Elliot.
After reading the reviews, I was not let down. The service & food were very good.
The only thing I wasn't thrilled about was the thin crappy bacon. A place this "good" should have a nice thick cut bacon. Other than that our food was great.
I got challah french toast w/ eggs & bacon and DH ordered The Wrangler. Their breakfast potatoes are great. I would love to return, but it's a little far from my house. I will definitely go back if I'm ever in the neighborhood. I imagine their sandwiches must be good too. -
Review from David G.
Gilbert, AZ
Good food and very friendly service.
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Review from Sarah G.
I just happen to drive by, I would have never know about it otherwise.
It's kind of in a funny spot (business/commercial area)
I had planned on getting a sandwich until I walked in and saw the special "Green Chile and Corn Quiche with zucchini and tomato" YUM!!!
I had to get it! To my surprise it was a crustless quiche so I no longer felt guilty for eating it and let me tell you it was Absolutely Delicious!! (see pics)
Even though it was technically a breakfast item The girl told me the quiche could be served all day unlike the rest of the breakfast menu which ends at 11am, and Lunch begins at 10:30.
I would definitely vote for that to go on the permanent menu.
I also ended up getting a Tuna to Go. Simple Tuna here, just mayo salt and pepper, then add toppings you like. Comes with a side, I chose the pasta salad (see pics)
It was a tad fishy but was still really good flavor wise and the soft Challah roll was a great compliment. I also like the pasta salad.
A great menu of breakfast and lunch items, seemed more freshly made than most counter establishments.
I will definitely be back to this privately owned single location in the valley!
Check it out you wont be disappointed!! Oh Ya~ They have Free Wi-Fi!! -
Review from AMber W.
AZ Bread Company is one of my favorite lunch spots, and not just because it is a mile away from my office.
They have amazing, fresh bread, delicious sides and high quality food.
I normally always get the egg salad on Challah roll, but I have also had the egg salad stuffed tomato in the past. PS, they have amazing egg salad!!
One of my favorite things about this place is the patio seating, especially since it is now fall (I can say that since we have two days in a row at 75 degrees for the high). Also, the interior is fun and brightly colored with a ton of windows making it full of natural light.
The staff is always really friendly and you can often see the owner popping around making sure everyone is happy. I always feel... happy.. when I am here :)Listed in: Lunch Break
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Review from Jen K.
Mesa, AZ
Love, love, love this place!!!
Food is fantastic. I usually get the "Pick Two" and get a turkey sandwich with all the veggies (cucumbers, sprouts, onions, tomatoes, lettuce) on the 9-grain bread and a garden salad. The salad is fantastic! Spring mix lettuce, carrots, peppers, mushrooms. Not your ordinary side salad! And the honey mustard dressing is fantastic.
I have also eaten The East Coast Panini (pastrami, sauerkraut on rye), The Scottsdale (roast beef, red peppers on sourdough) and several other sandwiches. All top notch. Their red potato salad is also fantastic.
The service is stellar as well. The counter people are always really friendly and quick. Your food comes fast and I've never had a mistake in my order. One of my favorite AZ places!! -
Review from Andrea K.
I wish this place wasn't out of my way for breakfast or lunch, or I would be there more often.
I went in there today for a last minute lunch idea...I just love how friendly the staff is. The owner seemed to know everybody there, or just was really good at acting like it. She even made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
I usually go with my staple, the grilled chicken sandwich. I usually get this when i am in the mood for heartburn, since it comes with cheese, tomato, lettuce, and my heartburn favorite, Green Chiles....yummy! I love it that they serve it on a Challah role...
I always polish off my meal with their chocolate chip cookies, that are out of this world.
Will update when I go there for breakfast. I just wish that they were open later than 2pm...my only negative thought about the whole experience.Listed in: The Agony Over Lunch
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Review from Bri D.
Seattle, WA
This place is simply amazing! I wish every breakfast place would model themselves after AZ Bread Co! This place is ultra bright and cheery, which is so perfect for the morning. There are tons of tables and chairs, so you'll be hard pressed to not find a seat. The ordering system is perfect for breakfast, you place your order, get a number, and sit down. The drinks are self serve so it's really nice to not have to wait for any servers when you are STARVING like I always am at breakfast time. Everyone who works here is quick and efficient, running like a well oiled machine.
Now the food.... Do yourself a HUGE favor and get over here on the weekend! They advertise a pecan waffle, pancake, or french toast special here on yelp. I decided I would have that. BEST DECISION EVER! It was so amazingly good. The waffle was fluffy and sweet and the pecan compote was dreamy. Just imagine loads of caramelly sweet crunchiness covering an already perfect waffle. Are you in heaven now? You should be. I promise it will be mind blowing.
I kind of love this place, as if you couldn't tell already. I am going to be trying to find excuses to make our way down here more often! -
Review from Sean S.
Scale of 1-10 (multiple visits):
10 Food
8 Service
7 Atmosphere
8 Value
The only drawback is the service is done primarily by high school kids so, while they are very polite and courteous, they have a tendency to not know common service rules such as not taking one person's plate when another person at the table is still eating. But the food is marvelous, the crowd is relaxed, and they really do care about their customers.
This would be a great place to have downtown.Listed in: I Want Brunch!
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Review from LaToya B.
Avondale, AZ
It is a good breakfast place. They give plenty of food and the environment is nice. What topped off the dining experience is thar the owner greets everyone and makes sure the food was good. Excellent customer service! I would come back again if I'm ever on this side of town.
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Review from Haley D.
Tempe, AZ
I recently ate here for the first time and I was really thrilled about the menu selection - it took me a while to pick something out for lunch.
I was also intrigued by their list of artisan breads...kalamata olive sourdough? Yes please! The owner, Carol, told me that you can order a specialty bread over the phone and pick it up the next day. It's hard to find freshly baked bread in AZ since we have very few markets, so this was an exciting discovery for me.
Attention tea lovers: Have you ever heard of an iced tea infused with vanilla and blueberries? Call me a glutton but I had 3 glasses of it. -
Review from Jamie D.
Tempe, AZ
Az Bread Company is as tasty as breakfast gets! You go up to the counter, order your food, grab some drinks, and seat yourself. That is, if you can even grab a seat during their busy hours.
The prices are not bad at all for the quality and quantity of food you get. For 8 bucks I had 4 strawberry pancakes, turkey sausage and a scrambled egg. I finished my plate because it was so good, but I ended up being so mad at myself for doing so. Their coffee was good, and they also provide flavored creamers.
They have a wide variety of food from savory breakfast plates to sweet pancakes. They even serve lunch. Unfortunately, they close at 2 pm. So if you want to go and try this place, the best time might be around 11. -
Review from Naomi S.
Schuylkill County, PA
We LOVE this place. The owner is SO friendly. She remembered us froma year ago. It was chance that brought us here. Or maybe good karma draws us back :) The food is good, the service is great
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Review from Warren D.
Chandler, AZ
So I finally got a chance to go here for the first time, and YUMMY is the word to describe this joint. My advice get the challah French toast. My Wife got an omelet it was really delicious too. I need to come back and try the Amanda Burrito.
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Review from Caressa O.
Seattle, WA
Five stars for so many reasons.
Upon my first bite, I put down my sandwich and signed onto yelp to write a rave review. However, I thought this was pretty pre-mature and perhaps I should wait, finish my meal, experience the after-taste and then analyze and review.
With the help of the very friendly employee, I chose the Pick Two - getting a half chicken salad sandwich and a cup of potato cream cheese soup. I waited for maybe, three minutes for my food, when another employee brought it over to me and I was ready to go!
I went again today for breakfast (yogurt swirl and a banana nut muffin) and with these trips I feel qualified to give a meaningful review.
Other than the the friendly/helpful employees and speedy service, the other highlights include -
1) convenient location to tons of offices (one being mine) and next to my bank (Chase),
2) and easy, likeable menu,
3) tons of soups - honestly, sometimes for lunch all I want is soup... and tasty soup at that!
4) FRESH bread - I think people take bread for granted!
Um, okay, so that's it. But seriously, so good. Will be a permanent lunch option for me -
Review from Jason M.
Albuquerque, NM
Better and better! I make it to Phoenix about 4x a year and always make time FO this place. Great food and coffee and wifi and patio and did I mention the FOOD?
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Review from Khanh L.
Gilbert, AZ
Came here w/a girlfriend for breakfast a couple of weekends ago. Saw the great reviews on Yelp and we girls love doing breakfast on the weekends :)
We got the Carne Adovada & the French Toast and thought the food was pretty good but nothing special nor memorable. I prefer my french toast a little lighter and fluffier and I also thought the syrup that was put on it a bit on the heavy and thick side (it crystallized and harden up towards the end of my meal). The pork in the Carne Adovada was nicely seasoned and really tasty...but my scrambled eggs were overcooked and a bit too hard and dry and my potatoes undercooked (so they were a bit soggy). I also liked the jalapeno queso...but there wasn't enough of it to enjoy w/all the pork that was on the plate.
Overall, it is a very cute place w/nice atmosphere and the one lady who came outside (where we were sitting) to check up on us was very nice and pleasant. -
Review from Jennifer G.
Pinal, AZ
I used to go here for lunch all the time when I worked out there. The food was spectacular and the service was always friendly and quick. I always got the stuffed tomatoes with chicken salad which came on a bed of greens with their non fat raspberry dressing. It was amazing! The prices are a little higher than your typical sammich shop but definitely not as high as some (yes I am talkin to you Paradise Bakery). Make sure you try this place if you are in the neighborhood!!! You wont be sorry.
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Review from Jim S.
Phoenix, AZ
YiOur favorite breakfast stop after our club bike ride!
