Best sushi in town. Not joking. They don't drown the sushi in eel sauce and stuff every roll with krab salad. Kim and her crew are super friendly and deserves raises. There is also a luxurious grocery store surrounding the sushi restaurant. The one place to get duck breast around here, that I know of. It's pricy and full of yuppies, but the selection of premium and imported foods is unmatched. read more

Having moved from the other side of town, the three closest AJ's to me had taken to bulking out their breakfast burritos with cheap potatoes to save cost, which would legit give me enough carbs to need a nap at 9 am. Not what I expect from the bougie grocery store. This location still just fills 'em with protein, and they let you take two salsas per burrito. The fresh salsa is unabashedly spicy too. I also appreciate the old standby $1.50 gigantic, unsweetened iced tea selection. You cannot get iced tea this size at this price at a coffee shop, or even a gas station, anymore. Most of the prepared lunch/dinner foods are overpriced, but great in a pinch and the sizes aren't bad. The meat and seafood sections are solid, and I value that in a city where fish mongers and butchers aren't super accessible. The staff is friendly and efficient as well. read more

AJs is one of my favorite Saturday morning spots. Great place to grab a coffee or tea and some breakfast. They also fire up the grill on the patio on the weekends. Great vibes always! read more

AJ's Fine Foods - Trying the new Desert Blossom tea and a blueberry muffin to start the day! Yum! - Grocery Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

I really love AJ's fine foods. First of all when you walk in there is a huge seasonal selection and I am so tempted to buy pretty much everything they have. I love that their fruits and vegetables section is completely stocked and put these cute little baskets. The ambience of the store is top-notch and they have some of the best premade meals selections in the back of the store I could ever ask for. There is also a wine cellar section that has a wide array of wines and spirits. And a very nice bourbon selection as well. The staff was super friendly. We worked with Kyle in the back by the premade foods and meats, and he was so informative and very helpful. The only reason this did not get a five star was the sandwich aisle was out of a lot of ingredients they have on the menu. read more

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Always worth the wait to sit at the patio here at AJ's with a hot drink and a pastry. If I lived here I would come every day! read more

AJ's Fine Foods - Grocery Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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So this is one those grocery stores that charges more than the other places. Since it has "fine foods" in its name, I specifically looked for items/brands that I could not find at other chains. It's basically a waste to buy items like Pepsi/Coca-Cola because they are cheaper at other grocery stores. Of the 7 items I bought, my average rating is 2.57 out of 5 stars for them. The store is quite clean and aesthetically pleasing though. However, the food selection aren't as fine as I hope they could be. read more

AJ's Fine Foods - Grocery Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Based on word of mouth, I was expecting an amazing grocery store with fantastic customer service, It was very disappointing. The store is nice but it is not one of a kind store. If Phoenix ever has a Cooperative open-up, AJ's is going to suffer. The lack of natural, organic, vegetarian, and vegan options was shocking. The bakery which had a lot of customers was congested and it all comes down to whether or not to take a number. The team behind the bakery counter needs a leader who can direct traffic and sufficiently take care of the customers. The bottleneck clears up the further you get to the back of the store and then turn right. The Christmas seasonal decor was very pretty but if AJs is going to market 'Feliz Navidad" and "Joyeux Noel" make sure that there are actual products from Mexico and France. Super disappointing to see Belgium and Dutch chocolate under the banner "Joyeux Noel" From what I was told, the meat section was supposed to be 'the best' not sure how that can be when they had frozen sausages on display in the case. I would expect that for a Safeway or Fry but not AJ's. I checked out and my cashier had a full-blown conversation with another employee in the next aisle. She did not once greet me or say anything. Hey AJ, if you're to be an upscale grocery store then have the selection and customer service to match. read more

AJ's is hands down one of my favorite places! I love their iced tea and their patio is so relaxing to sit and chat with friends. You can't go wrong with their food or baked goods either! If you visit, you'd be lucky to get Amber, Jared or Lisa up front in the boulangerie. read more

This is my favorite AJ's location. Service is always excellent here. They have fresh sushi bar, so I often stop by to grab a quick lunch. I also like their soups and today I tried their gumbo. It was so delicious, I ended up bringing extra home. Can't forget about their desserts. Lots of varieties are offered. Everything is excellent including their cookies. Highly recommend!! read more

AJ's Fine Foods - Snow crab roll - Grocery Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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Very appalling experience today. Apparently not important how much you spend there on a regular basis nor if you follow return policy and provide receipt and problem item IF you are unfortunate enough to deal with the "bookkeeper" Mary Beth. She took it upon herself to burn through 20 minutes of my time, whined and made snarky comments about me to bakery manager who actually validated issue I had with a cake. He literally said "those cakes suck." But Marybeth still sought to bully and humiliate me for unknown reasons. I would not want anyone treated in that manner. Then she seemed to blame me for her register not working and acted like it was my fault she couldn't complete basic transaction. Not that surprising for Arizona I suppose. But charging high prices consummate with high quality...need to have basic respect for customers too. I truly never want to deal with someone this unprofessional again and would not want anyone else to either. read more

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The grill master at his best...great classic burger.. reasonably priced service is great and the ambiance on the patio is family friendly read more

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Don't go here after work thinking you will pick up a drink, soup and salad. Picked up my drink and went to soup station, @6:30pm, and lady was cleaning up and putting away soups. I asked if I could get some soup that it wasn't 7pm yet and she snapped at me that I 'was too late and she wasn't waiting for me'..... ok bitch I was just asking. VERY UNFRIENDLY STAFF read more

I've recently fallen for the AJs ambiance and their iced tea. I tried their chicken cesar wrap, but wasn't impressed. The chicken was dry and flavorless, also just too chunky for a wrap I prefer it chopped. I also tried their broccoli cheddar soup and the clam chowder. Not my faves, but will try that lasagna soup I see they have. Maybe I'll also try their sandwiches next time, it's nice to have so many options. read more

My son was told to call the hiring manager today. Sharon answered, she was very short, unprofessional and rude to my son. I called to find out when he should call the hiring manager back. She said she couldn't give the information out over the phone. Ok that's fine, should we go in the store. She responded to call back Monday and then hung up! She has absolutely no business being in retail. Sharon was extremely rude especially being the front facing representative for AJ's. read more

We have been shopping at this AJ's, both when we lived here and whenever we in town for a visit. The prices are typical AJ's, which are somewhat full. But, it's still the only place in the Valley where I can pickup some specialty items. They stock Peter Lugar's steak sauce (yep), Gold's Horseradish, Desert Gardens mixes and dips, aged balsamic vinegars, along with several Münchner bräuhaus Weißbiers. Today AJ's is still owned by Basha's, so several of these items can be purchased there. But it's limited and some items are not always in stock. NorCal based Raley's Supermarkets purchased Bashas' a few years ago and promising to keep the formats and store names the same, they even kept Edward Basha III as president. Nice. Btw, the employees are all very nice and will go of their way to help find what you are looking for. read more

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Let me tell you this I love this grocery store! Everyone here is super friendly and nice. They have a great food selection and beverages. Also if you have a sweet tooth then the bakery is something to check out they have really delicious baked goods. I fell in love with their freshly made pizza. They have a brick oven so the pizza comes out super delicious even better when you order ahead. Definitely would check this place out and get some food. It's sometimes pricey but it's well worth it. Hope you check it out read more

AJ's Fine Foods - 12" Create Your Own Pizza - Grocery Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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The bakery at AJ's has a wide variety of prepackaged as well as counter bakery. Their selection of gluten free options are great. I highly recommend their chocolate chip cookies which you can buy by volume. Also, try their drinks. Their lemonade is delicious. You can take your purchases to the outside patio. This is counter service only . read more

promptly resolved fruit fly problem wooooohoooo and they have jellycats! only request that would make the world turn round is putting the gallon iced tea option back on uber eats, instacart, etc. read more

Esmeralda in the bakery area was so helpful and made our experience great! We are busy parents of little kids, and don't get out much for dates, so this is one of our breakfast and sweets quick spots, with a lovely patio. read more

Amazingly delicious hamburgers at their outdoor patio. Great assortment of products inside the store.

Let me start by saying brick and mortar are great, this is on-line experience or lack there of. I just wanted to see if they carried a specific item. To even get in to the site you must first give them your information. Not happening, that is a ridiculous request just browse for an item. read more

First time here for lunch. Staff were pompous and rude, with terrible attitudes all around. The only saving grace was the friendly florist. Food was good with lots of options. read more

They're trying too hard. Unique items to purchase, but prices are high and they give you the feeling they are trying to be the Starbucks of grocery stores. Interesting mood lighting (but it's a grocery store, not a French restaurant) and employees are not as friendly as you would expect for a retailer that presents themselves as they do. Stick with Whole Foods and Sprouts. read more

So disappointed in the quality of your pastrami . It used to be Kobe beef but you have cut corners. I understand there is new management. Cutting corners will cost you customers. I don't go to AJ's to save money. I go to get the best . Kay and John Naso read more

For 7 years we have eaten here. prior to 2020 food n service were good.. thru the PLANdemic lies ..actually had a customer scream that i wasn't a MASKtard service was good Lately though.. asking about "seed oils" get ignored (staff said they use canola oils!!!) tonight we got the flank steak....absolutely NO flavor and again the veggies were soaked in "vegetable oils " aka seed oils get your act together use TALLOW or good (real) OLIVE oils used to spend over $400 a week not until you ANNOUNCE you are MAHA ditching seed oils, artificial dyes, etc!!! read more

They hired a new guy in the pizza area named Dallas. What a great move to bring in a very energetic young man that wants to be there. Can you believe a pizza maker at AJ's actually asked a customer if they need a slice? Usually they dump the pizza and run for the hills. It was such a great visit, thanks to Dallas. I hope some of the other employees are watching and learning what customer service looks like in 2025-2026. We love all of their food options read more

Employees on this particular morning were very much in a funk. The barista girl and the breakfast bar lady had so much unnecessary attitude. Hoping to catch this place when the air isn't so miserable. read more

This review is for people who are curious about their breakfast on the weekends. I had heard about it several times, specifically their biscuits and gravy but really couldnt find much info (or photos) online... The biscuits and gravy were good, BUT it was NOT "breakfast" biscuits and gravy...? They felt like something that youd serve at like thanksgiving dinner? It was more of a chicken or turkey type of flavored gravy. The actual biscuits were good and soft and the gravy had a good flavor but it just wasnt right for us. Again, they werent bad tasting but they just werent what you expect for breakfast biscuits and gravy (ill attach a pic). We tried a few other things: some scrambled eggs, bacon and some sausage from the same area that they serve the biscuits and gravy and then we also got a pre-made sausage egg and cheese sandwich. None of it was good, but none of it was inedible either. I wouldnt choose them again for breakfast. That being said, i REALLY like the pizza they make and i dont think ive ever had a bad dessert from their bakery area. Oh, and they did have an omelette bar outside, but we didnt try that so i cant speak to it. read more

AJ's Fine Foods - Biscuits and Gravy from AJs - Grocery Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Still no response from AJ's. BUYER BEWARE! Food is going downhill, Customer Service is in the toilet. The ONLY thing nice is the beautiful decor, which means a classic example of lipstick on a pig. I appreciate your lack of response after spending thousands of dollars with you over just the last 3 years. What ever happened to you is absolutely a slap in the face to such loyal customers. In the future, I would rather serve Street Tacos for our huge events than endure the uncaring treatment from YOU. FUNNY that not one person can respond. I will gladly pass on the information to the hundreds of people we recommended to you. Forgotten items in our Holiday Meal. We had to travel ANOTHER hour to pick up the forgotten items. Terrible and uncaring response from staff working. No response to formal emails that were sent immediately containing our receipt. Food did NOT TASTE as good as before. AJ's Fine Foods is NOW a fine mess. read more

My friend and I decided to ride our bikes here for brunch. I haven't been to an AJ's in years so was game. What a pleasant surprised. They had a omelette station, people were lining up to get their customized omelettes. So many Options to choose from, sandwiches to pizza, to pastries, soups, take Home meals. We looked around and also had Valentine's Day items which was super Cute. I opted to get a sandwich, went with the "AJ's combo" on sourdough. It was so good. Hit the right spot. My friend had the speciality pizza (1 slice) which was awesome. Sue gave me a bite. So good. Overall I would come back here again to try other items. The grille outside was open. Looks like yummy hamburgers and chicken sandwiches. Would recommend to others wanting a chill place to go for brunch or lunch. read more

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Today, we went to AJs for olive oil & store General Manager Tana helped us to pick the olive oil that we wanted to try from Italy (actually, harvest & made from Italy). We aren't living this store area but every time We need the olive oil, we go to this store. Hopefully, this new one we will like... Thanks to G.M.Tana who was so kind & went the extra miles to help us. read more

My first time going to AJ's, I came in to try their iced teas. We got a ticket, i waited like 20 minutes before being helped. anyway the service is terrible!! The employees don't just ignore you, they actively avoid helping anyone. I watched at least four different people walk out and leave their food behind because no one would help them. And honestly, I don't blame them. You can literally stand there making eye contact with multiple workers, clearly waiting to be helped, and they'll just look right past you like you're invisible. read more

The store is always clean and neat, however, if you want baked goods go somewhere else!!! First experience with baked goods was a lovely hair in my napoleon... Second time (years later) my daughter bought a cake for her sister's birthday. The cake layers weren't evenly filled causing you to bite into dry cake! Yuck Third try I purchased multiple macarons which were beautiful but tasted terrible. Fourth and final try was two days ago. I went to look for a nice bottle of wine. My daughter bought 4 desserts. The strawberry chocolate cup had mold in it we didn't discover until time for dessert...The napoleon had layers that were dried out and terrible. She bought brownies that I guess were ok. This is the last time I will buy any pastries from here. read more

Bella F is an absolutely amazing worker! She helped me find what I needed and kept a friendly smile while checking me out.

You know I love AJs and I've never had this problem at any other location but this store. They are so horribly bad a customer service that I usually avoid coming to this one all together. I can't tell you how many times I waited too long at the deli to even be acknowledged let alone helped, not even a "I see you and I will be right with you in a moment" literally nothing. Poor attitudes like these people hate their jobs, their lives and everyone they cross paths with daily. It's a depressing environment in general. today I waited so long (even with a number) at the deli counter without even being acknowledged despite there being multiple employees back there walking around, one even looked directly at me and said nothing, eventually I just walked out. I don't mind waiting, but not even being acknowledged by employees is just unacceptable, especially considering the price point. The only thing I can count on at this store is being ignored or treated like a burden for shopping there. Sad. Shame on management. Only reason two stars instead of one is because at least the foods good... but let's not forget- that's a corporate thing, not a location thing. Do better AJ's! read more

Stanley, Stanley, Stanley. He is the star here. He works outside at the grill and fixed us the best burgers this week! Perfectly cooked and the baked beans were amazing. The best part of the experience was Stanley. He is so kind and professional and really takes pride in his work. He makes you guys look good! read more

Service is always outstanding. Meat outstanding. Being from New Orleans I'm use to fresh seafood. Prices are high but, we are in Arizona. Will continue to shop at AJ's read more

AJ's I wish I could give you 5 stars because honestly you deserve it but sometimes the line for the bakery is absolutely heinous and while I know it's not your fault when you're skipping like 6 numbers cause it's pure chaos I want to cry. In all seriousness AJ's is an icon and a legend the iced tea is perfect every single time. The deli is insane, I implore you to try some of their red skinned potato salad, grab a loaf of garlic sourdough, and a dozen caramel pecan cookies, then marvel at all of the pasta options. You're beautiful and electric and I love you. read more

Should probably be called AJ's flies in your food because that's exactly what I got. I traveled 30 minutes to buy desserts for my moms 71st birthday only to find a fly in the dessert container. The management was not accommodating at all even after this disgusting event. There is tons of take and carry food being sold here and I bet you'd be also eating flies there also. Buyer beware!! read more

Beware of the Bakery's "Fresh" Desserts. Found a fly embedded in my cheesecake, which was packed by staff at the bakery. This wasn't just gross--it was unacceptable. To make matters worse, the staff was rude and dismissive when I returned it. You shouldn't have to inspect your dessert for bugs after purchase. Think twice before trusting their idea of "fresh." read more