Stinkweeds Record Exchange

12 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Sean M. writes: I'll continue the broken record (get it?  BROKEN RECORD.  MUSIC STORE.  I suck.) and shamelessly laud this place.  Being consistently behind the times, I only found Stinkweeds last week (and that was only due to Yelp- Thanks Yelp!).  I'd been quite…

Karsh's Bakery

5539 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014

w w. writes: This place has been around forever! They sell some of the best bagels, cakes and pastries that I've ever had, anywhere.  Seriously.  The food is sooo good, but it's not a restaurant.  It's just what the name says- it's a bakery, so you'll need to…

Lush

7014 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Forest W. writes: "One, two Feddys coming for you!" "Three, four better lock your door!" "Five, six pick up a crucifix!" "Seven, eight better stay up late!" "Nine, ten if Freddy Kruger went to Lush he'd have had great skin!"

Dude, this place is AMAZING! All of their…

Houston's Restaurants

6113 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Kristin P. writes: Note to management:  please bring Houston's back to Chicago, please???
I live in Chicago - but every time I am in AZ I stop in to Houston's at least once (OK, at least twice, and the first time is generally right after my plane lands).  I am a…

Yasu Sushi Bistro

4316 E Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

stephy s. writes: I live in what might possibly be one of the finest cities for sushi in the US....yep, Los Angeles (Feel free to argue or debate this point with me and then tell me where to go, cuz I am a sushi ho!).

Specifically, I live in Studio City; the home of…

Veneto Trattoria

6137 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Jim D. writes: I heart this place so much, I want to take it behind the middle school and get it pregnant.  I would give it five stars, but I'm saving a five star rating for a restaurant that lifts me off my feet.  Call me a prude.  Call me a romantic.  I don't…

Cheba Hut

960 W University Dr Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85281

Mr K. writes: Last night I finally ventured into the vaunted, esteemed, and very hazy Cheba Hut, and, well, what can I say. Having lived in SF, I've been inside every head shop up and down Haight Street and I can assure you that none are as remotely inyoface about…

Landmark Restaurant

809 W Main St
Mesa, AZ 85201

Emmy L. writes: This place has its own credit card or rewards card or some sort, which I thought was ... interesting. Actually, the whole place is interesting. I was sort of unsure where the restaurant would be since the main entrance brings you to a staircase (you…

Coronado Cafe

2201 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Thomas S. writes: Cozy, cute and yes, a little claustraphobic...Coronado Cafe. Perhaps the latter adjective is my own issue, but at 5 foot  9 inches I felt REALLY tall. An adorable little home, with creaky wooden floors transformed into a comfortable cafe with…

Phoenix City Grill

5816 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Thomas S. writes: The corn cakes and the bacon wrapped prawns. I would sell my mother for them. Does that make me a bad person? Or just really, really hungry?

Sonora Brewhouse

322 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Korina A. writes: My girlfriend and I were "regulars" at Oak Creek Brewery, when we lived up North. Once we moved down here, we started pining for the brewery scene. We gave Sonora brewhouse a shot.

Granted, our expectations are very high. OCB is THE social hub for the…

Los Sombreros Mexican Food & Cocktails

2534 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Vikram A. writes: A local place that is easy to miss, but you really shouldn't. It's great tex mex. Their margaritas go down nicely along with a plate of their crab enchiladas.

Char's Has the Blues

4631 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Eric P. writes: Welp.  Its unavoidable to compare Chez Nous on Grand with Char's over on 7th Ave, so I will do a dual-analysis of these spots.

THE ATMOSPHERE:
Char's is just a friendlier place.  Their doorman doesn't DEMAND his $5 like a put-out paperboy.  Chez's…

Mi Patio Mexican Restaurant

3347 North 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Thomas S. writes: Mi Patio es su patio. While there actually is not a patio at Mi Patio there is standard Mexican fare (with a little Greek flare I might add) that is a step up from other local Mexican restaurants. My Chef took me there (I mean, he's a chef, the place…

Chipotle

1084 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296

Brett B. writes: Location, location, location.

This Chipotle is in a great location, seeing as the Wallace Theater (or now its something like Hollywood Theater) is minutes away (by electric wheelchair).

The staff has ALWAYS been friendly.  The dining area is always…

Nypd Pizza

2580 W Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224

Paul S. writes: NYPD... You can't beat them! Always great pizza & garlic knots, always a great price. My favorite is the Brooklyn pizza (Pepperoni & sausage), with a slice of white pizza (Spinach & white cheeses), yum! Service is quick, even during a busy lunch,…

T.C. Eggington's

1660 S Alma School Rd
Ste 129
Mesa, AZ 85210

Eddie H. writes: When I was looking for a breakfast spot around Mesa and I called everyone that ever lived in the area and I looked up Yelp and it was unanimous - T.C. Eggington's. Located in a strip mall, this place was packed even on a Friday morning - we called…

Sam's Cafe

455 N 3rd St
Ste 114
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Matthew K. writes: Margaritas were tasty but a little light on the booze.  Complementary chips and salsa were better than average.  Even though we didn't get any food the waiter still brought us a white chocolate with pecan mini tamale for desert at no charge.  Nice…

Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Pub and Restaurant

906 E. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Thomas S. writes: OK, I can never NOT do my Lucky Charm meets Irish Spring accent when I'm here. Not only am I sure I sound imbibed before I even consume my first black and tan, but the staff must surely have heard every Irish accent attempt known to mankind. Love the…

Bloom

8877 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85253

maggie r. writes: I don't know, I'm just not too crazy about this place.  I'd been here once before and had lukewarm feelings then, decided to give it another try, to just realize that my first impression was pretty accurate.

The place has good food and good drinks,…

The Original Pancake House

6840 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Erica O. writes: What kind of backasswards place still clings to a "Cash Only" policy?
A.) Dive bars that can't be trusted to give you a clean glass, but can be trusted to offer a complimentary sprinkle of crabs on the toilet seat.
B.) Wholesome off the radar…

Floridino's Pizza & Pasta

590 N Alma School Rd
Ste 35
Chandler, AZ 85224

Randi A. writes: Decided to try this place based on Yelpers reviews.  I've lived by it for almost 10 years, driving by it on a very regular basis yet never venturing in.  Oh stupid, stupid me.  How many years I have wasted ...

We went at 5:30 on a Saturday night and…

Chino Bandido

1825 W Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224

Matthew K. writes: ---Good--- Friendly service and I enjoyed the food.  I'd like to go back and try a few other items, but right now I'm kinda perturbed about this place.

---Bad---  1) This is just dumb, how could you ever think of putting push/push doors on your…

Gallagher's Food & Fun

7575 N 16th St Ste 1
Phoenix, AZ 85020

Mr K. writes: Why is that I keep happening to think that driving down 16th Street in this no man's land of north-central Phoenix will allow me to Yelp about undiscovered establishments, when obviously I come back home and log on to find that at least three other…

Chipotle Mexican Grill

4423 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

lindsay b. writes: Chipotle!!!! I love you but your empoyees are idiots. I asked them if the oil in the rice was hydrogenated and they told me YES

So after avoiding them for a good 3 months I decided to go inside and ask to see the oil.

It is Non Hydrogenated soybean…

Xtreme Bean Coffee Company

1707 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282

Norma R. writes: Did anyone else feel like everyone was silently blogging about your entrance when you walked into this place? Creepy.

I found the over-caffeinated late night baristas on the weekend to be jarring and almost robot-like in their stupor. The chairs were…

Fairytale Brownies

6280 W Erie St
Chandler, AZ 85226

Sarah M. writes: These brownies aren't the best I've ever had
But they're pretty darn close

I usually send these as presents to my friends in other states.

I oftentimes pick up a few at AJ's!  AJ's usually has a few different flavors of these brownies individually…

La Fonda Del Sol

7223 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Michael C. writes: This is really good Mexican food on a budget. The decor is standard, the service is wonderful, and the food is amazing. I have been to this location several times and have been pleased with everything I have ever ordered. The tostadas and the…

China King

1050 W Ray Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224

Jennifer S. writes: I'm on this mad hunt to visit every Chinese food restaurant in all of Arizona - without gaining 200 pounds....  So, I went to China King the other night.  What a strange evening!  This is a pretty big restaurant, but it's odd because it looks more…

Tempe Camera

606 W University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

Kelly G. writes: I pretty much buy everything I need for my major here. They sell almost everything at reasonable prices - they even have a pretty good selection of lenses and also a repair department. I had a camera repaired here that was done the next day, and now…

Costco Wholesale

1415 N Arizona Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85233

Prissy C. writes: Don't write me off as a simplistic food reviewer, but CostCo pizza is really really good. For $2.59 you get two thick slices of pizza (cheese, pepperoni or supreme) and a large fountain drink.

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewery

3155 W Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226

cassandra r. writes: The mini burgers here will be the death of me.

Zest - Spirited Dining

4117 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85017

Thomas S. writes: Zest. I still have the Zest soap commercial jingle in my head...zestfully clean, zestfully clean. You're not fully clean until you're zestfully clean! That said, I have always enjoyed Zest. I don't find it to be particularly spirited. Service is…

The House of Rice Store

3221 N Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Warren W. writes: I have been dawdling for some time whether or not to write a review of HoR. Why? It kept falling off my radar when I was looking for asian ingredients and then suffering with sub-par westernized sauces from Basha's or Safeway if I didn't feel like…

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar

970 S Gilbert Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296

Brett B. writes: Once again, this is a chain, so you know what you're getting when you walk in the door.

This particular location isn't my favorite, and I cant really quantify why.  Maybe its because the place is usually packed when I decide to show up.  Maybe I was…

Supreme Master Ching Hai Vegetarian House

3239 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Robert A. writes: A typical outing to the Veggie House with my girlfriend  looks like this:

-Start with hot tea and vegetable soup
-A small order of absolutely delicious spring rolls
-Two entrees...usually the House Special Chicken and Broccoli Chicken

Have you ever gone…

Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

6902 E Greenway Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Kevin N. writes: I do not believe that I am going out on a limb when I state publicly that they're expecting company at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa.  Lots and lots and lots of company.

My room was, technically, on the second floor, and I walked down a Heathrow…

Pita Jungle

7366 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Gabi K. writes: Since I'm a regular at this location of the Jungle lately, I only feel it fair to review this one too... (I reviewed the Indian School location back in January).

This Jungle is still one of our regular restaurants on the rotation - it's cheap,…