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Joe's Farm Grill
Category: Restaurants American (Traditional) American (Traditional) [Edit]
3000 E Ray RdBldg 1
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 563-4745
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 8 am - 9 pm
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- Yes
412 reviews for Joe's Farm Grill
Review Highlights
"I can't say enough good things about the Fontina Burger."
(in 47 reviews)
"Also got to try their BBQ chicken pizza."
(in 34 reviews)
"love the Ahi tuna sandwich and the garlic fries."
(in 31 reviews)
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412 reviews in English
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Review from Liz S.
Gilbert, AZ
Updated - 1/29/2012
After writing my first review, the manager reached out to me and sent me a gift certificate for the poor quality burgers we received. He also asked when the food was purchased. This showed me the manager cares about the quality of their food and wants to ensure it doesn't happen again. I have been back several times since and the quality was spectacular, their usual norm.
Don't forget, you get a free meal on your birthday.
I love Joe's Farm Grill.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/31/2011
Joe's Farm Grill is one of my favorite places to eat. However, to get the best, you need to eat at… Read more »
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Review from Mohammad N.
Tempe, AZ
I was in the mood for tacos, but there aren't many taco hotspots in Gilbert so we decided to lean back on to reliable Joe. I've never had a bad meal here and the streak continues. Today I tried the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, without the bleu cheese and they forgot to give us the celery that is supposed to come with it. We didn't realize that until we got home, but i really would have loved that celery. I was splitting the sandwich with my gf and asked to have the sandwich cut in half and when i got the sandwich they told me there were knives around the corner...essentially saying, "do it yourself." Not a huge ordeal, but still would've been nice if they went the extra mile.
All in all the sandwich had a good spicy kick to it, exactly what I needed. We got fried zucchini as the side and the breading that came with it was perfectly crusted. Definitely went well with the marinara sauce, but I always prefer ranch with my fried products.
When we first got here, the line was out the door and pretty long. But, the line went by fast - really only waited 15 minutes or so and then we got our food in about 10 minutes...so it wasn't as bad as we thought it was going to be. And while you wait, you know you'll be greeted with tons of little children running around with sticks whapping trees and tables...so it gives you a good opportunity to judge other people's parenting. -
Review from Michelle A.
Aurora, CO
1/24/2012
A peanut butter sandwich on Texas toast with chocolate chips, fresh starwberries and supposedly pineapple grilled. Sounds pretty amazing and it was good but I never found the pineapple and the peanut butter was was spread just way to thin. It was still tasty but could have used more PB.
The chicken finger looked very good and I guess they were. The hot dog was nothing special but the ribs were finger lickin good. The burger looked juicy and the date shake was full of pieces of dates but the end result was that it didn't taste much different than the vanilla shake.
My sons girlfrined knows I am a foodie and she tried to come up with some different choices for restaurants.(I am from Colorado) The idea that Guy Fiere was here from Food Channel was cool. I give her credit for finding this palce. Will I rush back upon my return to Arizona-most likely not unless the kids want to go and of course I will be with them. -
Review from Dan K.
Gilbert, AZ
1/27/2012 5 Check-ins Here
A place everyone needs to try!
If you feel like a great American joint, then this is your destination. The wife and I have been poking and prodding through the menu, from the burgers to the pizzas to the hot dogs to the sandwiches to the salads and yes, all is good here! My favorite thou, their Date Shake. They only make it for a limited time while its in season but it is one of the best Date Shakes you will ever have! -
Review from Jessica L.
Tucson, AZ
1/13/2012
Joe's Farm Grill features everything that is All-American. Burgers, pizzas, salads, hot dogs, and a variety of other classics, each with their own twist. I was pleasantly surprised that Sonoran Dogs were on the menu (I rarely see them outside of Tucson). I got a burger that was gigantic and yummy--don't forget to ask for grilled onions. There are a number of novelties in each of Joe's restaurants, but my favorite part about this one is that it is nestled right next to farmland. The ingredients here touted to be fresh and local, and I could definitely taste the difference in my burger and especially in the fruit cup.
I took my brother here for his birthday; he got a 4B and looved it. He wasn't able to complete the trifecta but there will always be next year!Listed in: Gilbert
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Review from Holly T.
Phoenix, AZ
1/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
We love this place. Great for the young boy to find friends and run around before, during and after our food.
The kids choices are not as great as I would want. Full size grown up food is always amazing.
The grilled bbq pizza is good but it is hit or miss on how burnt the bottom is. :(
The farm is a treat. We spend more time on dinner when we are here. Life slows down for us a little.
Get a malted vinilla shake. Sooooo worth it.
Garlic fries/green beans are overloaded with garlicky goodness. Can you tell I am hungry as I type this?
A bit pricy to eat often for us. But we are never disappointed. -
Review from Alon L.
Gilbert, AZ
1/12/2012
I've only been here for brunch, and it's pretty good. Fairly standard fare (pancakes, omelettes, etc). They pride themselves on fresh local ingredients, and you can definitely tell. It doesn't have that "processed" taste that you get at the ubiquitous chains in the Gilbert area. A tad on the pricey side, but I suppose it's justified given the fresh/organic ingredients (and I'm cheap).
The orange juice is ridiculously overpriced though - $4 for a smallish cup! Didn't taste that special either. Save your cash for more of the solid foods.
I like the bathrooms too. They were playing some weird puppet movie in the bathroom. How fitting and cool.
Will return for lunch or dinner sometime. The pizzas and burgers look tasty! -
Review from Jaye W.
Glendale, AZ
12/24/2011
I've only came to Joe's twice so far and both times, I've had an amazing experience. I first came here with my friend and I had ordered BBQ Bacon Blue Burger with sweet potato fries. I must say, I love me some good sweet potato fries and this place did not disappoint. I could've done without the fruity dipping sauce though. Anyways, after eating here the first time, it left me craving another try almost right away.
The second time I came here, I brought my friends who were visiting from Colorado here. Everyone tucked into the food and it was delicious. I had the ribs thios time and they were definitely finger-likcin' good. Yum!
I can see why Guy Fieri gave this place such a great review on Diners, Drive-in and Dives. -
Review from Dave E.
Chandler, AZ
1/29/2012
This place can get busy and the great food is the reason. This is an awesome place to go if you have kids as they can run around outside in the ample grassy areas under the shade of citrus trees. The food is really good, but can be a little pricey. The tuna sandwich and the bar-b-que is awesome.
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Review from Michael N.
Gilbert, AZ
2/2/2012
Saw the episode of Diners Drive Ins & Dives, and was very disappointed with the food both times we have gone there. First time we went for breakfast but it was close enough to lunch that I ordered a burger. The burger was way under cooked and the garlic fries had about 1/4" of oil sitting in the bottom of the tray. We decided to go again last night for dinner knowing that the food had to be better, but we left pretty unsatisfied with the quality of the food, and the care in preparation/presentation of the food. I ordered the hot dog with the pulled pork on it and my wife ordered the garden burger. The garden burger, according to my wife, lacked any true flavor on it's own. Very thin and the whole sandwich just looked like some beginner cook put it together. My hot dog was warm at best, the bbq pork was just thrown on there with some type of scooper and had cole slaw just dumped on top of that. The bbq pork tasted like it was from the day before and the temp also matched that. We paid $27.00 for both our meals and 2 sodas, for that price, I expect that they take more pride in the making of the food and at least make sure it is served hot. Food Network should do a follow up show, but show up unannounced and see what they thing then. Sorry, not going back to this establishment any time soon.
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Review from Kelly J.
Gilbert, AZ
1/18/2012
Friendly place for great traditional American food! Inside and outside eating areas. Fresh and flavorful!
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Review from Renegade F.
Mesa, AZ
12/6/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Joe's boyhood home is now the foodie mecca of Gilbert. Set next to idyllic farm land with a park-like atmosphere in the dining area, you'll feel like you just had the best backyard barbecue of your life.
What's good here? You name it. BBQ ribs? Check. Burger? Check. Pizza? Hot dogs? Salad? Tuna sandwich? It's all exceptional, even the onion rings will knock your socks off. A lot of the ingredients are fresh off the neighboring fields and everything is made from scratch.
Joe, that knock on the door is me coming over to your house for dinner. -
Review from Linda K.
Chandler, AZ
12/30/2011
I came here a couple of times and after this last time I finally decided to write a review.
Atmosphere is definitely a good casual setting. Very spacious, love the bench seating, outdoor seating, etc. Also really enjoy the garden that you can take a stroll around.
Now to the food. the first time I came I loved loved the garlic fries! However, this last time, I bought an actual side of it (not just the upgrade) and it was sitting in a pool of oil. That was a bit disturbing, but nevertheless, they were still good! (until you get to the bottom)
The fontina burger was great! Must try. The BBQ chicken was ok. The cheese and ingredients that it's made of is good and a good combo, but the crust was too burnt for my taste (and I like crispy). Ahi tuna sandwich was a disappointment. It looked decent, just based on looks, but wasn't as tasty and tender as it could have been. I felt like the wasabi mayo didn't have enough taste. The chicken pesto made up for the ahi tuna.
I did also go there for the customer appreciation day, which was definitely a bonus in their book! The burger and regular fries were very good and for free, even better!
My sister got the fried zucchini slices. She absolutely loved them. I thought they were decent. Their onion rings and zucchini are done well in terms of good crispyness on the outside and good on the inside too.
Oh yes, I'm not sure if this is part of the actual restaurant, but the self service farmers market across from the building next door is awesome too! -
Review from David L.
Phoenix, AZ
11/30/2011 1 photo
I took a trip out of urban Phoenix from the wave of restaurants and automobile exhaust to "saborea estos ricos Tacos de Huevos."
Three soft- corn tacos filled with potato, egg, shredded cheddar and bacon, with salsa verde, sour cream. And side of farm beans. Here you find in the back yard lots of grass, picnic tables, children laughing, playing, mature trees, just a wonderful place to dine.
Eating is seldom this absorbing, this bracing on the urban farm. The plots closest to the restaurant are for field crops.The production is utilized by Joe's Farm Grill.
Can a farm morph into a most alluring and impressive restaurant worthy of the highest accolade a critic can award? You know it hombre. -
Review from C N.
San Diego, CA
12/6/2011
Decent but not great chicken bfast tacos. Green salsa not flavorful or spicy. Wish it had some of the famed local veggies on it or something. The Joes Farm beans were very good.
The grounds are amazing, you really do feel like you're in a farm. The other food looks great, especially at lunch. -
Review from Ted L.
Austin, TX
Wonderful spot! Great building/architecture tucked into a fruit orchard with the garden out back, love it! The food rocked, the service was friendly and efficient. I also dig the open/windowed kitchen, a foodie's dream! If you live close go eat at Joe's tomorrow!!
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Review from Ame E.
Silver Spring, MD
1/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
Excellent burger, excellent onion rings, excellent sweet potato fries with pineapple dipping sauce.
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Review from Kirsten D.
Scottsdale, AZ
12/16/2011
Decided to try this place based on the food network raves. Ordered various items, including BBQ pizza, BBQ pork plate, portabella mushroom sandwich. Also did the Peanut butter bananna split just to say we tried it. Nothing really jumped out as being above average. Pork was average, sandwich average and pizza was as well. The pb&bananna split was not good AT ALL. It was mostly the thick texas toast, and very greasy. (we got it to split for dessert) The only thing that was really better than average was the fried zuchinni. The breading was light and flavorful and they were not at all greasy.
The parking was bad, but the atmosphere was kind of cute. Different than any place I'd been before.
All in all, if you don't live in that part of town, I wouldn't make a special trip. -
Review from Arlin B.
11/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Is there anything better than eating outdoors on a nice sunny day with temps in the low 80's on green grass among plenty of citrus trees and evergreens in Phoenix Arizona?? Well this is the setting everyday throughout the fall and spring at Joe's Farm Grill!!
I can't believe I haven't written a review on Joe's Farm Grill already. It's an awesome place to take the family and friends for breakfast or lunch. Their menu is built around things people love to eat now a days and it starts in their garden rather than in their restaurant. They actually grow most of not all of the produce they use in their dishes on site. They will offer some seasonal sides, dishes and deserts based on the seasonality of their fruits and veggies.
There are loads of reviews already written about specific dishes that are favorites at Joe's Farm Grill, so I wont go into a lot of details concerning their menu. Some of my favorites at Joe's Farm Grill ~ BBQ smoked chicken pizza which is grilled with some char, topped with plenty of blue cheese, some veggies and BBQ sauce. It is DELISH and the perfect app to share with friends.
Some of my fav's:
~Fontina Burger, Chicken Pesto sandwich,
~Sonoran Dogs ~ get the X2 for $9.99 with either their tasty onion rings or sweet potato fries with their Pineapple-serrano dipping sauce,
~Ahi Tuna and the grilled peanut butter and banana sandwiches
~Thai Ahi Salad and Chicken Caesar Salad
All of these are a flavor-fest your mouth and tummy will thank you for later :^)
Don't forget to leave room for desert at "The Coffee Shop" or a tasty shank/malt! Everything at Joe's Farm Grill is is well prepared and they are consistent in delivering quality, fresh tasting food.
This place can get insanely busy on the weekends especially when the weather is nice. You may want to plan your visit to Joe's either early lunch or late breakfast during the week. Bring your dog and kiddos so they can play on the green grass and enjoy a meal outside. I hope to see you at Joe's soon!Listed in: Burgers & Hot Dogs, Pizza & Italian "La Cucina…
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Review from Pauly C.
Chandler, AZ
1/28/2012
Add the New York Giants sandwich to the menu permanently please!!!!
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Review from Rand H.
10/31/2011
If you like to try a new restaurant & leave raving, "Wow, I've never been anyplace like THIS before", then here's your place! Joe's sits out here in the semi-sticks as part of an Intentional Community called Agritopia, & most of what they serve is grown organically right here on the farm. It's an ultra-modern, ultra-clean place, with a '60s flair. Oxymoron? You just have to see this place to appreciate it's uniqueness... even the bathrooms are really something! The food they serve here is a match for the physical plant; way off by itself compared to the usual, & SO GOOD!
So I came for lunch today, joined by Robyn N. & Arlin B. They were already fans of the place, & it was a first visit for me. This is not a place where you eat in a hurry. It's much too special for that. You want to come here when the weather is nice, because there is lots of shady outdoor seating of different styles, & that's where you want to be, even if you're usually an "indoor diner" such as myself. Also, there is lots else to enjoy here at the farm, so set aside a couple of hours or so for the experience.
The food:
The three of us shared a BBQ Chicken Pizza ($9.99) as sort of an appetizer, & for the rest of my lunch I had a Fontina Burger with Asian Slaw for my chosen side dish ($9.49), & a Chocolate Malt ($4.49).
The pizza was thin style crust, slightly blackened on the grill, with pieces of smoked chicken breast, bacon, bleu cheese, tomato, red onion & BBQ Sauce. It was delicious! The Fontaine Burger had 1/3 lb. of tasty beef, a whole roasted red pepper, grilled mushrooms, spinach, pecan pesto, Fontina cheese, & a big lettuce leaf on the side to add if you wish. It was AWESOME! The Asian Slaw & the malt were good, too.
For dessert (the last thing any of us needed!), we went next door, still on the farm, to "The Coffee Shop"... their equivalent to a Lola's or Starbucks. It was tops too, of course!
I love Joe's Farm Grill! :-))Listed in: Non-Buffet Restaurants!
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Review from Marsella M.
Gilbert, AZ
10/27/2011
It was a beautiful 75 degree day today, made even more perfect with a wonderful lunch outside at Joe's Farm Grill. We got there early to avoid the line (which rapidly appeared around 11:40am) so our food was ready very quickly after ordering.
My chicken pesto sandwich was wonderful - the meat was juicy and the peppers and mushrooms were fresh and yummy. Others in the group enjoyed pizza, burgers, and fantastic sweet potato fries which I couldn't help sampling. Everything looked and smelled great.
My only complaint was the condiment area which was very messy with spilled ketchup and ice everywhere. They needed to send someone out to clean it up more promptly. Otherwise, Joe's Farm Grill was an excellent lunch experience (as they usually are)! -
Review from Jenny G.
Los Angeles, CA
11/14/2011
Came here for breakfast, but wish we came here for lunch since I'm more of a lunch person.
Anyway. The best dish was definitely the belgium waffles & strawberries! I also tried the farm huevos which was scrambled eggs mixed with salsa and ham with a side of beans (not a big fan of beans). It came with tortilla chips which I liked, but the eggs itself were simply okay.
However, I did love the decor! The place is literally on a farm. We sat outside near the big tree (beautiful) and had a nice view while eating.
Don't forget to use their restrooms. It's pretty cool (I know, weird to write a review about restrooms) because it looks like a spaceship inside. You'll see a flatscreen tv with a puppet space movie playing, and barbie dolls in space capsules in the walls. Yup. -
Review from Juan B.
Tucson, AZ
10/26/2011
First, paper plates , second, there are kids prepping food in the back, all that said, don't understand what Tha big whoop is about this place.
I drove 79 miles from Tucson to Gilbert, and defenatly not worth the drive, the food at best is average, a Tasty Freeze with a little better food.
I'm sorry, but if your on Yelp giving this place four and five stars, you should not be reviewing food, the food is edible and ok, certainly not worth all this fuss, a waste of a 79 mile drive. If you like average food, then go ahead and go there, if you have an exceptional palate and know what real quality, well presented and taste, you will be disapointed.
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Review from Kyle B.
Haslet, TX
Everything was really good! Great grill style burger, Sonoran Hot Dog, Onion Rings, Fries, Sweet Potato Fries w/ Serrano pineapple dip, and the vanilla shake were top notch.
Atmosphere is neat and the farm type setting makes it fun! Definitely a good place to visit and really good food..I'd recommend it any time! -
Review from watson g.
Sugar Land, TX
11/19/2011
WOW......
Over the past summer, my family toke a road trip and drove from Houston to San Jose CA. On our way back to Houston, we stop by Joe's Farm Grill; we found this restaurant in Guy from food network show called Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. You can't almost go wrong with that. Guy does have good taste for food. The foods are excellent and the portion is great. I am a big eater and I can't finish the BBQ. My daughters can't finish their sandwiches. We have so much food left that we ate them for dinner at Las Cruces, NM. The price is great. It is so worth the money. We will eat there again when we in Phoenix, AZ. -
Review from Samantha I.
Chandler, AZ
9/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Joe's Farm Grill of my favorite places, ever. This and Joe's BBQ. I can't put my finger on what it is that makes my mouth water at the thought of either restaurant.
At Joe's Farm Grill, it could easily be the amazing ingredients. So fresh and flavorful, and you know you aren't eating some strange lab grown tomatoes. I love sitting outside under a GIANT tree, looking over at the Agritopia garden... Joe's definitely has something you don't find very often here in the commercial, cookie cutter East Valley.
Like Joe's BBQ, everything here is perfect it its own way. My favorite is the burger. Yup, I said it. Veganish me loves cheeseburgers here. I don't eat burgers often, but when I do I crave Joe's. The bun is amazingly fresh and soft, the veggies are top notch and the meat... The meat is melt in your mouth delicious.
Other notable dishes: pizza, ahi salad, bbq sandwich (uses Joe's Real BBQ sauce, of course!) and the awesome fresh made milkshakes.
I know Gilbert is a trek for a lot of people in the Valley, but it is absolutely one worth making. -
Review from Carol K.
Gilbert, AZ
9/18/2011
We have been here a few times. It is inconsistent thus the three stars. I think sitting amongst the trees and out of the stucco is the finest feature of Joe's Farm Grill. It is fun to watch the children scampering about.
Oh yeah, the food. ... Sometimes dry, sometimes burned, sometimes delicious, always pricey. Wouldn't recommend for out of town visitors. They are not as impressed with trees and quasi secluded suburbs. -
Review from Steven S.
11/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place consummated with the Golden Goose being featured on the show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. It's overrated. If you think this place is worth standing in line and waiting for your food for an hour on the weekend, then you easily fall for hype. The inside is really small and couldn't be any louder, it also has scattered outside picnic tables. After you order you get to wait in another line to get a drink on a single fountain area. The food is above average. I think the salads are borderline bad. I realize it's all organic and local, I've been to plenty of places like that, and most of them are far better.
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Review from Boka P.
Gilbert, AZ
10/11/2011
I am so glad this place is nearby. It is a great place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A casual, diner-type atmosphere, with food orders submitted at a front window and orders collected at another. This place is a draw, and consequently the line at the order window can get to be a little long. We think up to a 20-minute wait is worth it.
The coffee shop in the same parking lot is a great place to hang out, and it too has a great menu for a small coffee shop. -
Review from r l.
Lodi, CA
8/3/2011 5 photos
Last Sunday, second day in the Phoenix area...
Blame Yelp for this review... I would have never found this attraction on my own!
Joe's Farm Grill is housed in a Tomorrowland-like building construction with Glass and Steel framing that was pretty popular during the 50s when architects during that era deemed the use of a lot of Glass the wave of the future. A "get-it-yourself" fountain drink dispenser is located outside the building... which makes it available for the people sitting in the outside Patio and at the Picnic Tables... but it's kind of a hassle for diners inside, that do not prefer the "fresh air". As I walked into the establishment... I was very surprised to see another Disneyland-like feature seen only at amusement parks... a snake-like waiting-line area. I had to pinch myself... Where was I? Disneyland or Gilbert, Arizona?
The actual Dining area is divided into two spaces... the front area has a dual function of being an ordering area and a dining area; there is also a rear dining area more suited for larger groups such as families separated by a see-through wall.
First impression after ordering and being handed a beeper to notify us when our order was ready... Dang, it's HUMID in here! At 10am on a Sunday, with the restaurant only 2/3rds full... the humidity was a little irritating... I would not like this place later in the day when occupancy reaches 100% and the temperature reached 110 degrees.
FLIES, FLIES... and more Flies!!! This was my second observation... In the waiting time for the Buzzer to go off, I had performed the following entomological analysis... You have two kinds of this nuisance at Joe's Farm Grill... Before you get your food, you get buzzed around your dome by these real-small flies that are attracted by your body orifices. Then... after you get your meal, the small guys disappear and then you have to deal with larger flies that are attracted by your food. I don't know which ones were worse... the Big Flies going after your food, or the Teeny-Weeny ones trying to use you as a human incubator for their progeny. Yes, I had THAT much time while waiting for the Beeper to start Flashing! All this despite the Orkin fluorescent Bug-Killers! Take me out of this friggin' Healthy Outdoors!
SWAT! SWAT! SWAT! Now for the Food Review...
PLASTIC PLATES???
All entrees are served on Black Plastic plates - another AMUSEMENT PARK feature!!! When I picked up my meal for my friend and I, I thought to myself... "Joe's Farm Grill is actually receiving 4-Stars... for using Plastic Plates?!?!". Of course, the plastic must be recyclable or environmentally friendly. I don't know of any other restaurant on Yelp that can get away with this without getting penalized in the ratings...
Pancakes & Fresh Fruit (**** 1/2 $6.49) Stack of Four, Fresh Fruit, Whipped Cream and Syrup. Smaller than average Pancakes, but the Pancakes were made just right with very good consistency; Fruit consisted of quite a bit of Blueberries, Raspberries, and Strawberries. VERY, Very good.
Meat & Potato Scramble (** 1/2 $7.99) Skillet Potatoes, Bacon, Sausage, & Ham with four Cheeses. A less than memorable Scramble... maybe because it was SALTY!!! Healthful? NOPE!
This Scramble could have been the Freshest Scramble ever... Would have never known that with the Saltiness masking everything.
Iced Tea (*** $1.99) All you can drink in a smallish cup... if you get it yourself... OUTSIDE... in the 110 degree HEAT!
Afterwards, my friend and I walked outside, to get away from the architectural masterpiece I refer to as a humidifier, where the most impressive part of the restaurant location was... the humongous Trees! But, I have to wonder why anyone would Picnic underneath these trees, though... You have to wonder why all the limbs are supported by HUGE steel Stanchions, as large as the limbs they're supporting, embedded in the ground. And... hasn't anyone that pic-nicked under the trees read the warning signs for falling branches and the danger of climbing on said branches?
Last observation... which is the most disconcerting... With the restaurant 2/3rds of capacity.... only two couples of "color"? Look around you when you arrive at Joe's... you can perform the math yourself. Unfortunately, I notice things like that...
I also noticed quite a few reviews that mention the TV show, "Diners, Drive-In's & Dives"... When has a TV show been the arbiter of what is a good restaurant? Frankly, I'd rather "find" my favorite dining establishments myself.
I really admire the idea of Self-Sufficiency and Sustainability in the Joe's Farm Grill which supposedly results in better Health for the patrons and Fresh Produce for the restaurant. Does this result in "good" food compared to "other" less-healthful, non-sustainable restaurants? Regrettably, No. -
Review from Brian B.
Gilbert, AZ
8/31/2011
Love this place. Great burgers and their grilled salmon and pizzas are delicious.
Heard about this place while reading reviews on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Is that what put this place on the map because it definately appears to be a tourist destination on weekends.
Lines can be long depending on time of visit. Indoor seating is limited but plenty of space outdoors. Bring a blanket, find some shade under a tree and chill out (or use one of their many picnic tables.
I have returned often but will usually drive on by if lines are out the door. -
Review from Mike E.
Phoenix, AZ
7/30/2011
Joe's Farm Grill was featured on Diners, Drive-in's, and Dives.
Joe's is a very unique place and a must visit if you live in the Phoenix area. Joe's Farm Grill is located on a farm and many of the items on the menu are made with ingredients that are grown on the property, pretty cool.
They have a menu with traditional items, which are created with unique ingredients.
Some of the best options are the Fontina Burger, the Pesto Chicken Sandwich, and the Portobello Farm Salad. The onion rings are very good, and some of the best I've had.
Unique restaurant with good food, gives Joe's Farm Grill an above average rating of four stars. -
Review from Jennifer O.
Mesa, AZ
10/29/2011
The BF and I went here this morning for breakfast (but ended up getting lunch). We went to the coffee place next door before we went to order breakfast...oops....breakfast was over when we got back. Boo! So we got lunch. The BF got the crazy banana sundae sandwich cuz it was the most breakfast -y item they had. I had the pesto chicken sandwich with a side caesar salad. My sandwich was pretty decent, although the chicken had a burnt ish flavor. The cheese and pesto were good. The salad was pretty good, although the dressing was concentrated in one area of the salad, but nonetheless it was tasty. The BF's sandwich was strange. The strawberry and banana were cold and the other stuff was hot.... kind of weird. It came with fries that were nothing special....threw most of them away. The best part was the pretty farm, trees, and general surrounding of the place. That was quite enjoyable.
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Review from Brianna W.
Chandler, AZ
6/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
The food overall was good and fresh. The outdoor condiment bar is a great idea so we can get different toppings. The hamburger buns were really good too.
The line was very long though, and I don't suggest outdoor seating, although the surroundings were so nice and the misters keep you really cool. The flies are just overwhelming.
I'd just say though I didn't see what was so special about the food, but I did just get a cheeseburger. It's like a really expensive and big In and Out. Two cheeseburger meals were about $21-22 and the wait was overall about 20 minutes.
I have heard great things about the chicken and zucchini though, so I'll probably try it again. Everything was very clean for how busy they were. -
Review from Liesl R.
Sun City, AZ
11/2/2011
Drove from SUN CITY to visit this joynt. The buzz about this place (after Guy Fieri's visit on Food Network's Triple D) is amazing. You could feel the freshness in the air. Out near Agritopia, a master-planned community in Gilbert, this place REEKS old-time farmer cookin'!
There was a line out the door, but the crowd was in a convivial mood, so we enjoyed standing in line. After approx. 15-20 minutes, we got to the order window. I ordered the Ahi Tuna sandwich with a side of fried zucchini, hubby ordered the BBQ bacon blue cheeseburger with a side of fries, and a BBQ chicken pizza to share (and take home for leftovers). We also ordered a side of onion rings and a cheesecake. Hubby ordered a sprite, I had their fresh-squeezed lemonade.
The Ahi Tuna sandwich was delicious. The slaw and wasabi mayo added great flavor. The bun was fresh, fresh, fresh and probably the best hamburger bun I've ever eaten, melt in your mouth, I kid you not. However, not being a fan of raw fish, I ended up eating around the raw parts, which left very little to go down. I will get the tuna cooked "well done" next time.
The zucchini was really good, but the pieces were so large, they really needed a fork & knife. The house-made marinara was obviously house-made, and it had very rich flavor, delicious. The lemonade was a full quart and, believe me, I drank it all. It was the best I've ever consumed.
Hubby's BBQ Bacon Blue cheeseburger was awesome! So huge, he could barely get his hands around it. When he asked me to take a bite, I asked him to cut it in half. Delicious freshly-picked veggies (lettuce, tomato, and red onion). His fries were "meh," but the onion rings were da bomb! Thick-cut, sweet and delicious morsels of onion and fried panko, some of the best I've eaten.
The BBQ Chicken pizza was spectacular, but I thought it would be bigger. It's definitely enough for one hungry person, but we had leftovers, so it's all good.
Joe, we will DRIVE 60 miles one way to sample your fresh-tastin' goodness! WE WILL BE BACK!!! -
Review from Victor L.
8/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Joe's Real BBQ's skinnier more healthy little brother. I commend them for making their own fresh vegetables, but being on tv has made them a bit overrated.
The line for this place literally went out the door. By the time I got to order I had watched Guy Fieri eat their Ahi Tuna Sandwich 5 times, so i had to try it and I got to say i was pretty disappointed. The tuna was really bland and if it wasn't for the asian slaw on it I probably wouldn't have finished it. BBQ Chicken Pizza wasn't too bad and their Sweet Potato Fries and Onion Rings were pretty good.
If I had tried their burgers or BBQ I probably would have given them an extra star. -
Review from Danielle T.
Chandler, AZ
Updated - 11/6/2011
Came back this weekend after a trip to a farm festival in the area. I have gone vegan since my last review so here is a new update.
Vegans: Eating here is limited. All bread items, including pizza crust, contain dairy or eggs. The buns, I get it. But pizza crust? I don't understand why restaurants feel the need to add milk or eggs to the pizza dough. It doesn't add anything. And I was hoping to try the veggie pizza sans cheese, but no dice. The good thing about being a vegan and eating here is they have an allergen folder, that has the list of ingredients in all of their items. Which was nice. The girl who took our order was super sweet and gave me some options. Which basically includes all of the salads, without meat or cheese, and any of the vinaigrette dressing options. I opted for the portabello farm salad which was a mixture of fresh veggies (beets, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, carrots, corn) on top of lettuce with a sliced portabello on top. I got the balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The good thing about the salads here is you can tell the veggies are really fresh. Everything tasted really good. But the salads are huge!! Which is good because they are expensive. My salad was $10 and I barely finished half of it. So I took it home to eat for lunch today. I also got the sweet potato fries with the pineapple and serrano dipping sauce. Those were also awesome. So you can eat here as a vegan, you choices are just limited. But the cashiers are willing to help find you options, which is nice.
Now for non vegans: My sister got the farm burger with mushrooms added and said it was the best burger shes ever had. My mom had the barbeque pork sandwich and loved that as well. My husband had the portabello burger. The food here is really good. All fresh and delicious.
Suggestions for Joe's: How about looking into some dairy/egg free bread and pizza crust options? Maybe some wheat bread options as well? I would love to come back here and have something other than a salad. Pretty please??1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/12/2011
My family stopped in here for dinner over the weekend. We had been once before a few years back,… Read more »
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Review from Liz S.
7/27/2011 4 Check-ins Here
I wish I could split up catagories as their breakfast truly carries their rating with me.
Breakfast- awesome. I recommend the pancakes, with anything. They are the best pancakes I have ever had in my entire life. Seriously. I'm not sure what they put in them but they always taste so good. My second recommendation would be to get the breakfast tacos with sausage. Also, so good. My husband always get the huevos rancheros; he goes on about how delicious they are but I have yet to try them myself. Go for breakfast but make sure you go early and don't go between 10:30-11 on a Sunday because you'll have a bit of a wait. During the week is usually quiet and is a good time.
Lunch/dinner- I haven't exactly had the best experience with anything that I've had. It's not that what I had was made poorly or was disgusting it's just food you can get anywhere. There are no dynamic flavors in anything; everything is just blah. I feel bad writing this review because I want to love everything I get but I'm never fully satisfied with my choices. In their defense, my husband and aunt rave about their chicken salad sandwich but, again, I have yet to try it. -
Review from Christine L.
Gilbert, AZ
Updated - 11/13/2011
Amazing customer service!! I was truly amazed that Anthony of Joe's Farmgrill reached out to me to make sure to discuss my issue and to try to make me satisfied and come back to Joe's !! I cannot wait to go back I've missed their AMAZING hamburger that is worth every penny and sweet potato fries with pineapple chutney on the side!! Fabulous place, will write a follow up reporting on what food we ate looking forward to seeing what's new over there.
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7/28/2011
I enjoy the food at Joe's Farmgrill but after my last experience I cannot get my family to go there… Read more »
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