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11 reviews for Delux 2 Go
4 stars if you're a fan of soggy sweet potato fries. 3.5 stars if you are not...
I happen to be a fan of well done any kind of sweet potato fries, so Delux 2Go, you're lucky I'm not a tough critic! (The fries were soggy but oh so yummy!)
I decided to go all out tonight and get a 'Delux Burger' and sweet potato fries (a 1/2 order was plenty). I think that next time I will opt for the 'Standard Classic Burger' instead. The caramelized onion and applewood smoked bacon mixture was a little much for me. Not that the classic burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle isn't a heavy meal, but the delux toppings just made it seem much heavier and is sitting heavy in my stomach as I type!
I think this concept is great... I didn't have to wait to place my order and I ran over to Safeway (next door) to pick up a few necessities and when I returned, my order was ready.
The sandwiches, salads, and desserts were all looking appealing. I will have to try those in future visits... a girl can only eat so much! I was also pleased to see that there is a limited menu from sister restaurant Zen 32 Sushi - sashimi combo (salmon, tuna, and yellowtail), california roll, vegetarian roll, and edamame.
For all of us yelpers that don't really grill or are just interested in picking up food rather than grocery shopping, preparing, cooking, and cleaning, Delux 2 Go is a great solution!
I didn't think this place lived up to what it's known for.... BURGERS!
It was suppose to be this great place to have burgers, we get there to find only three burgers on the menu... kind of a let down. And they weren't anything special. Not to mention it was very dark inside. The only cool thing about it was that the fries came in this tiny grocery cart shaped baskets...
Yeah, 2go doesn't quite hit the spot with me. The food is too expensive and underdone to take out - you may as well eat at Delux or go get the sushi at Zen (by the way, don't, it's terrible). The deli sandwiches are nothing more than what you'd find at Safeway, for a few bucks more. The cupcakes are extremely tiny for the $3 asking price, and not so good. I'd rather hit up Tammie Coe. However, I do like their wide selection of bottled beverages.
The service here is usually horrendous. Sarcasm and bad attitude every time. Sorry that I asked for extra aioli and you forgot the first time, so I had to ask again... It's obvious the girls working this place hate their jobs - I imagine they feel a little left out of next door's happenin's.
Delux2go was a great concept, but it seems someone veered a little off course during the construction. The selection is too vast and it ends up looking sloppy. If you're going to do Delux, you're better off eating at the actual restaurant, where the atmosphere and service (not to mention you get to eat your food right off the grill) is 100% better.
So Delux got too big and (like an evil twin) swallowed up the next storefront for this new "to-go" venture. It's reminiscent of a smaller La Grande Orange, in that it's basically a glorified deli, but with all the trimmings - sandwiches, salads, sushi, bakery, plus all the regular Delux items are available as well.
About the food - think pre-made yuppie roast beef sandwiches ($7) with balsamic infused roasted red peppers or, what I had, the turkey sandwich with dijon mayo spread and cranberry relish.
The sushi is readymade as are the side salads (including a deliciously tangy southwest pasta salad) and are in a refrigerated grocery-style section along with Pom, Kemper sodas and overpriced waters such as Ty Nant, Blu and Voss.
The desserts are a welcome addition, but I thought the cupcakes (strawberry and red velvet among them) were too small for the $3 they were charging. You're better off hoofing it to Tammie Coe or Karsh's for that price. The cookies looked more reasonable and delicious -- the cranberry white chocolate chip had cranberry icing shavings on the top. Yum.
There are only five or so seats in the joint, so be prepared to take it to go - as the name of the place suggests. I guess they're upfront about that, right?
I'm not as impressed with this here "2go" version of Delux as everyone else. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy eating at Delux itself once in a while (including their new turkey burger), but when you sit around waiting for your burger just as long (or even longer, because sometimes they forget about you next door) as Delux itself, "2go" really loses the point.
Dock a star for the useless lit-up bench-that's-not-a-bench in front of the register. Who was the brilliant mind who designed that? Makes no sense to me whatsoever.
Then we have the ready-to-pick-up cold sandwiches in the fridge, along with sushi from Zen32. Sandwiches and salads run on average in excess of $7. Are you really going to pay $7 for a pre-made sandwich or salad? You're not in an airport waiting lounge (or anywhere in London), so that can't be your excuse . Although D2Go tries enticing folks to buy the sandwiches buy throwing in a free side of potato/pasta salad.
There aren't many places to sit and wait here - coupled with the sign that basically says "Don't even THINK about eating here, mofos." Yeah, I knew that already.
So for me, eh. The cooked food, when I do eat it, is still really good, but there's no point in being in the local vicinity, suddenly getting a Delux craving, walking in here on a whim and ordering a hot dish (vs. calling beforehand). You may as well dedicate yourself to just eating next door, because you'll find yourself waiting and twiddling your thumbs without a drink in hand for at least 30 minutes. The cold, pre-made sandwiches aren't really worth the price (I tried a few). The sides are decent and they offer a selection of cupcakes and other desserts. They also have a hot dog machine, if you want to forgo everything else (I haven't reached that point though - I only save that for Costco).
So in the end, D2Go is nice in theory, but a little bumpy in execution. If you don't want to wait, buy something from the fridge that's not really worth the price or call an hour beforehand. Otherwise, sit down (but not on the lit-up bench-that's-not-a-bench) and devote your energy to beating your high score on your phone's version of Tetris. It's going to be a while.
2.75 stars (round up to 3).
Lots and Lots of interesting cupcakes much were tasty some were not! The decor was awesome I really liked it!
Really good but I have to penalize it for its over-priced cupcakes. The red velvet cupcake is divine but at $3.50 I just have to shake my head and think, what is this world coming to... the mark-up has got to be about 1000%. Am I wearing a sign that says "sucker"? I read about a cool bakery in NYC that sells award winning red velvet cupcakes and they charge $3.00. In NYC! This is not NYC. It's Phoenix. Come on. And $6.00 for a hot dog? Granted, it is a Neiman Ranch hot dog, but it is to go. I think you can buy a whole package of Neiman Ranch hot dogs at Trader Joe's for $6.00. That being said, I probably will fall prey to the red velvet again. As you leave Delux, you can see them in the window of To Go, beckoning like a siren. Glorious and succulent looking. Genius.
Not bad at all. The staff is always very nice and quick. The sandwiches are alright, usually just a little soggy since they are not made right on the spot. THE CUPCAKES are incredible and so is the dill potato salad. Everything is pretty expensive but its usually worth it.
I was dining outdoors at Delux next door when I spied a glass case of cupcakes. We thought it would be nice to pick up cupcakes and tea to enjoy back at the resort. I had the chocolate cupcake which was not good - there was 3x the amount of icing as there was cake and it was just not an enjoyable experience. When we ordered tea, they looked at us like we had 3 heads. We got crappy orange pekoe tea. They gave us these huge styrofoam cups which they only filled about 1/4 of the way. We asked for more water of course. Then they gave us soda cup lids and straws. Yes, straws....for hot tea. I get that it's a multi-purpose bakery-deli-prepared foods to go type deal but maybe they should focus on getting one thing right before trying to serve too many diverse needs.
This is so convenient. I used to place a call for take out every Sunday after church. I usually had a hard time finding a parking place and then going to the bar to pick up my order. Now, I can simply pull into the parking space up front that is reserved for take out and pick up my food. This was a great idea, Lenny! I also love the display of tempting cupcakes...too bad I am on a diet!
The 2 Go section of Delux has me going back here after a long time away. I live right across the street now and don't seem to come to Delux as often as I used to when I lived way out in Mesa. The sandwhiches at this place are really awesome, especially the Tuna one. A little overpriced, but always a reliable standby.
