Tempe, a vibrant Arizona city, blends academic energy from ASU with diverse dining; indulge in southwestern flavors, tacos, and craft beer.
Delis • Lunch • American • Sandwiches
"Stopped by late night/early morning hours and the two ladies did not skip a beat. Their meats are fresh given the nature of the menu. I personally have not found pastrami, salami, or roast beef as fresh as Hangover Hoagies. They had other meats available and I think it would be safe to assume those are equally as fresh. Open 24 hours. Located inside of a market store/liquor store/smoke accessories. They have seating available for eating in if you can?t take it on the go."
Lunch • Italian • American • International
"Coming from Philadelphia, I wasn't sure what to expect from this Arizona mom and pop sandwich shop. Their Philly Cheese steak did NOT disappoint. The cheese steak was filled with meat, provolone cheese, onions and peppers (which I added to my order). The bread was crispy but tender. It was outstanding. Outside of the delicious food, what also impressed me was watching one of the employees (assuming an owner) help carry the food to a customer's table. They took care and pride in how they treat their customers and present their food. The menu was located on a huge screen TV and was easy to read. The decor of the shop was nothing to write home about. I didn't see a public restroom for use, but who cares! My focus was on their food!! Way to go guys!"
Breakfast • Sandwiches • Breakfast Burrito • Breakfast And Lunch
"Im not vegetarian but I always order vegetarian sandwiches when I go out for sandwiches because theres something so dang good about crunchy veggies on bread. The Sacks Impressionist Sandwich-Veggie was unbelieveable, I probably couldve eaten two because I didnt want it to end. Everything tasted fresh and the bread was soft. I also got the Potato Salad which was delicious as well. Very happy with my meal and I cant wait to order again or even go in person sometime!"
Full • Coffee • Casual • Breakfast
"I love Steve's- it's a short walk from my house and is a great place to take myself for an artist's date! People go there to have conversations, to write, to play cards, to create. It's wonderful. I'm especially fond of their breakfast sandwich on a croissant and their classic. The baristas are the best."
Cafés • Yogurt • Coffee • Catering
"Pay by weight but we'll keep everything behind the counter and fill the cup for you? No thanks. The whole point of most yogurt places is I do it myself. The staff were overly friendly to the point of it feeling like high pressure sales or uncanny valley. As someone who goes out of their way to avoid dealing with people, asking the person for every little thing is too uncomfortable. I will either not get what I want or feel exhausted and uncomfortable dealing with a person. The whole counter service setup makes me not want to come here."
Soup • Pizza • Salad • Pasta
"We brought a family of 8 for the first time. waitress failed to return to table in a timely manner for beverage refills requested one extra dressing and was told there is an additional charge for that, which i found to be unusual for dinners in the $25-$30 range. Once dressing was served in a 2 oz plastic container i was even more surprised at the policy. I feel you should revisit charging for an extra 2oz dressing with customers salad. This is something Raising Canes does and Im sure you want be held in a differnet catagoey than fast food."
Fish • Vegan • Indian • Buffet
"Good food, we're new Indian food, but really enjoyed it. Service was fast and friendly. 7 out of ten was not really so sharp on the palate, but I could feel the fire in my stomach. We tried 2 of the full meal options. The chicken and lamb curry were very tasteful. We're coming back! We went back, got Curry chickens and Masala chickens. They are larger portions than the combo, more chicken. We both got 7 spices and thought to try 10 next time. We like it hot! Oh, the flavors were incredible! Service is always fast and friendly!"
Pub • Bars • Brewery • American
"Our first time eating at a Pedal Haus location, and based on this visit, we'll be back. The patio was massive with fantastic misters, so we felt safe eating outside at the restaurant even with it being an extreme heat warning kind of day. Service wasstellar. Seriously, outstanding. We never wanted for anything. I had a Haus Margarita while my husband had two of their amberbeers. We started things off with a giant pretzel. It looked good in the pictures online, and it lived up to the hype. It was sohot I almost burned my fingers in my eagerness to tear off a piece. All of the accompanying dips were good, but that maplebutter is something magical. I had the prosciutto burrata for my main course. The flavors were great, everything fresh. I'mcheese obsessed, so I was a touch disappointed that the burrata was cold and stiff without a runny middle, but it was stillgreat with the greens. My husband had the Hatch burger. His meal came with a massive amount of fries generously adorned withgarlic. It was a vampire killer of a dish and he loved it. To cap off the fine experience, the check was paid off with ease,and our parking was validated at the host stand within a matter of seconds. I'd be happy to come here again."
Thai • Cafés • Asian • Breakfast-brunch
"The traditional Thai restaurant you’re looking for! WOW, did this Yellow Curry and their Pad Thai ensure I make a return visit. Some restaurants are really weirded out when I say I don’t want meat in my curry. I prefer tofu or just the veggies and broth. However, this tofu was cooked to perfection. A little sautéed exterior really gives the tofu that bite that most people are missing when used in place of chicken. The spice level I chose was medium and it was exactly that. I could have gone hotter but sometimes you never know what you’re getting yourself into at a new spot. Service was also wonderful and attentive. Always ensuring our drinks were full. We even tried the Mango sticky rice and I’m so glad we did. Of course my leftover curry was even better the next day. Thank you!"
Tea • Meat • Hotels • Drinks
"Great restaurant, you will not be disappointed. From the time we walked in, the hostess greeted us and accommodated some minor request. Our server, Hailie, Fantastic! Attentive, genuine, and very knowledgeable of the menu. She had some personal favorite items she recommended and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious, cooked to perfection. It was a very nice experience, able to hold conversation, with a good view. Highly recommend for a nice way to end an evening."
Asian • Pasta • Cheese • Japanese
"I tried their soft crab as appetizer. It’s well seasoned, not too salty nor oily, and very crunchy. It’s the right balance of flavor and crunch. It also comes with salad. Portion is small, so something to consider if you’re ordering this for a group/family. For the main dish, I got Kkanpunggi which is spicy garlic fried chicken stir-fried with vegetables and a sweet, sour sauce. It has rice as side dish. The chicken is well coated and crunchy. The serving size for main dish is bigger than I anticipated which is a bonus. Giving 4 stars because the bar area could have improved a little bit, I had a hard time eating because of the elevated sides of bar table. All in all, highly recommend!"
Pizza • Steak • Salads • Drinks
"An enjoyable early dinner before heading over to Tempe Center for the Arts. Service is spot on. The food was good and served with care. The Steak Frites are not typical as the steak comes sliced like London Broil. This was probably a good plan, as if not would have been chewier than expected for a standard strip steak. Tahina and Feta dip was delicious. Drinks well made. We'll be back for a group gathering or simple appetizers. It is not a place for a quiet dinner; it can become noisy later in eve. But overall not a bad place to drop in for an easy fix."
Coffee • American • Breakfast • Vegetarian
"after waking up from a concert in phoenix we decided to go to a place in tempe where we can get breakfast. my wife has some Google research on some places and she landed on daily jam. As soon as they get in, they can totally see that this is a place for arizona state students to cool and get an breakfast. the vibe is certainly young and hip. no server interaction until they serve them. they choose a table, scan the QR code and order from their phone. I went with the red with the wad and chicken pliers while my wife went with pancakes. I also ordered a side of speck, toast mixed vegetables. my wife chose the pancakes. they enjoyed their pancakes, but the speck was probably not as crispy as it could be. a very filling plate. the red velvet and chicken was more gimmicky than different. the $1 difference was a funny difference looks smart, but just tasted like a normal waffel. the amount of hot honey and syrup they give them is abundant. the toast was quite normal, but the apple sauce dip that came with it was creamy and offered a beautiful balance. the mixed vegetables were underestimated. it is very good and chopped enough to have a decent texture without sacrificing taste. total for $50 this is a lot of food, but everything was quite standard and expectations were met for a college food place. the tables were clean and water was free as it is everywhere in tempe. could have been 4 or 5 stars, but for the expectation I had kept it to 5. To be honest, I've done with the research we've done, this is probably the best local breakfast / brunch room in tucson."
Pizza • Salads • Casual • Catering
"We came from Toronto to Phoenix, reached in the city and was feeling hungry, searched for Halal food, all the Restaurants were to open after 11:00 am, this Restaurant was opened, so went in. Ordered for Cheese Bread, chicken Kababs, Humus, Chicken Tikka cubes with freshly baked Khubz( bread). Tea was fantastic."
Lunch • American • Desserts • Ice Cream
"My family had a terrible experience today at this location. First, we had some a*hole in a huge trailer cut us off in the drive thru. Then, we could not use our loyalty rewards card because they no longer do that . The girl said we could get 30% off for the inconvenience but only at the beginning of the transaction. They have an App now for rewards. (I don 't do apps for rewards since they take up too much room on my phone When we finally get our shaved ices we ordered larges and noticed after leaving that 1 was a medium. We overlooked this since the place was VERY busy and we did not want to go in since (Covid IS still around . then I take a few bites of my Lime shaved ice and the middle is just plain ice because these young girls were not even smart enough to make a shaved ice correctly in addition to not get an order correct. (It may sound harsh but you only had 3 items to make and they are SIMPLE! Just 1 flavor and 1 size!! Looks really bad since we had just come from Chick-fil-a and they had a complicated order and got it right and were WAY busier. Reply to owner: Seriously? The app is the only thing you have something to say about? SMH"
Pickup • French • Mexican • Breakfast
"Worst customer service ever. They got our order wrong and as it was after 10:00 PM, we did not want to drive back and get correct item. They would not allow us to go the next day to get the correct item. They said we were out of luck and that was that even though it was their error. I emailed them and recieved no response. This is the 2nd time they made a mistake and were treated poorly. Very poor managerial skills and no effort to assist."
Pubs • Salads • American • Sandwiches
"Spokes On Southern is the perfect late night local bar that has a great selection of drinks and a real kitchen that has great food. The service is phenomenal for a bar. The seating is vast, with lots of options. The noise level isn't stupidly loud but moderate and allows you to hear everyone at your table. The prices are reasonable. Last night, after playing hockey in Chandler, we needed to grab dinner around 10:45pm. On the drive home to Mesa, we scoured the online choices for what might be open. A friend texted me a recommendation for Spokes on Southern, so we stopped in. The place was open late, and the kitchen ran until midnight. We arrived about 1050pm, and it was a small crowd of just a few people at the bar and a table. The barkeep quickly came to our table and took our drink order, after which he returned quickly with the drinks and took our app and beer orders. He was helpful and on top of things very quickly. I ordered some wings and the crispy chicken sandwich. My son ordered the Carver Burger. The wings were nicely fried and large, and tasty. The crispy chicken was absolutely awesome, with a gigantic moist chicken filet, perfect crispy breading, and delicious toppings and sauces. Seriously, it may be the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. The carver burger cooked perfectly, and the full of flavor. I also had the cup of tomato bisque soup as a side, and it was likewise surprisingly excellent. The crunchy waffle fries were perfect, too. The price tag on the food and drinks was reasonable, and the one-man barkeep server was running the whole show like a champ. Having trouble finding good late night food that doesn't taste crappy? Spokes on Southern has you covered. They even have vegan selection for those with specific diets. Honestly, this was a huge and delightful surprise. I will be back!"
Sushi • French • Chicken • American
"I first had the pleasure of dining at House of Tricks when I was taken by surprise--almost ambushed--and ended up going on a date. I've been there several times since in differing settings, but let me tell you, for a date or otherwise, this is a restaurant that approaches perfection and more than made up for my embarrassing social awkwardness the first time around. House of Tricks is set inside an historic house in downtown Tempe and it's every bit as charming as that sounds. You'll sit at a cozy table and if there's a wait it's worth it because the wait is a hallmark of the intimacy of the dining experience. The service here is excellent. You might inexplicably stay away from the restaurant for quite some time and return to see familiar faces nonetheless. The menu itself is varied and delicious. Some personal favorites of mine? I love the Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Strawberries, Pine Nuts and Raspberry Vinaigrette; the Grilled Scottish Salmon on a Potato, Fennel, and Green Apple Salad with Cider Cream and Mustard Seed Vinaigrette; and the Black Tea Spiced Ahi Tuna with Sweet Soy Vinaigrette, Shiitake Salsa and Glass Noodle Stir Fry With Siracha Aioli. My various companions have especially enjoyed the Caesar Salad; the Avocado and Papaya Salad with Watercress, Red Onion, Tarragon and Orange-Vanilla Vinaigrette; the Fire Roasted Poblano Stuffed with Sweet Corn, Monterey Jack, Cilantro and Sweet Red Pepper Coulis; the Midwestern Corn Fed Beef Short Rib Bourguignon on Fresh Herb Dumplings, Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots and Braised Button Mushrooms; the Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb with Green Onions, Grilled Potatoes and Tropical Fruit Crème Anglaise; and, in the words of a colleague, duck prepared in any fashion. And save room for dessert! Because neither I nor anyone I've ever dined with there has ever had anything less than excellent for dessert at House of Tricks. And if you're in the mood for fun, eat on the deliciously lit patio or hang out in the garden bar complete with trellis. House of Tricks has something for everyone and you will not be disappointed coming here."
Pizza • Grill • Pickup • Hot Dogs
"Very underwhelming meal. The pork nachos barely had any topics. The tater tots were flat (looked like fried pickles) and a small quantity. My husband didn't like his tequila chicken pasta at all. The Philly was good. It's a shame, we love this place in-person but our Door Dash order was terrible!"
Pizza • Halal • Indian • Chicken
"The menu at Nandini Indian Cuisine is vast, featuring a wide range of traditional Indian dishes, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Standout dishes include chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloo, and vegetable samosas, all expertly prepared with the perfect balance of spices and herbs. In addition to main dishes, the restaurant also offers sides like freshly baked naan bread, fragrant rice, and flavorful chutneys. A highlight of Nandini Indian Cuisine is the variety of regional dishes available, showcasing specialties from different parts of India such as Hyderabadi biryani and Goan fish curry. Prices at Nandini Indian Cuisine are reasonable, especially considering the quality and portion sizes. The lunch buffet is a great option for sampling a variety of dishes at a good value. Be prepared for generous portion sizes and consider sharing dishes or taking leftovers home. In conclusion, Nandini Indian Cuisine is a fantastic choice for authentic and delicious Indian cuisine in Chandler. The inviting atmosphere, diverse menu, and affordable prices make it suitable for casual dining or special occasions. Whether trying regional specialties or classic dishes, diners are sure to enjoy the flavors of India at Nandini Indian Cuisine."