We came upon Alter Ego when our reservation for a large group was canceled at another restaurant due to a kitchen issue. Glad we found this place. From the atmosphere, food, & great service it was all a great experience! The cocktails crafted by the bar staff were all amazing. We had a variety of food, salads were delicious, great pizzas & burgers. Good menu, something for everyone! If you're in the area highly recommend you give them a try. We will be back! read more

Food was yummy service was also good it's inside a hotel but also right on the street of Tempe! The meatballs were delicious!!

We went to Alter Ego twice while we were in town for family weekend. Very cute place, great location. Brunch was excellent, and the next day we had a late lunch, which was also excellent. Our server David was the best!! He went above and beyond for real! Flatbread was delicious and the bang bang shrimp & Calabrian shrimp were both crazy good!!! And they have great cocktails! We loved it! read more

Stopped by with my daughter for dinner when passing through Tempe. Our server, Brian, was excellent--perfect timing and attentiveness. I had a lovely glass of a South African Chenin Blanc, and my daughter enjoyed a delicious pistachio gin fizz. We shared the Thai noodle salad and orange chicken with jasmine rice. Everything was delicious! Lovely ambiance to top everything off. Highly recommend giving Alter Ego a try! read more

Food was good. Service was mediocre and our tab was messed up. We had brunch service and ordered micheladas - which we had to explain to the server was it was to ask if they could do it. Which the server said yes - upon presentation of the bill we had an unexpected charge of Bloody Mary + a beer where we learned the bartenders made blood Mary's with tequila and added beer. One of my party can't drink hard liquor so this was a concern for us since we received something we didn't order. I expressed concern to the server who then punted me to the bartender who told me that's how the ticket was put in so that's how she made it. I asked for a manager who seemed no where in sight and waited for but no one came before I had to leave for another engagement. Didn't seem anyone wanted to address the customers concerns - wont come back or recommend. read more

Great spot. The tempura cauliflower in buffalo sauce is worth a trip here no matter where you live. Phoenix, Tempe, Cincinnati Ohio... who cares, make the drive, get the app and count yourself lucky for the mouth-gasm read more

Great breakfast burrito and yogurt with granola& fruit. Located on ASU campus area in the 1st floor of the Hilton Hotel. Street side entrance. Stylish and great service. read more

Yoohoo Morgan and Dee Jay!!! Thanks to Morgan and Dee Jay for keeping me company while I waited for my pal. I liked that the hotel (which I found out what it was while sitting there waiting) has a free cocktail tasting . Kinda cool for hotel guests who stay. This restaurant is very nice with outdoor patio seating and has nice clean dining area. Great place for date night honestly! It's located at the entrance of the hotel so you can't miss it! There's a television above the bar so you're not uncomfortable waiting in the lobby if you must! Again, there's valet parking here which the restaurant will validate if you're eating here otherwise valet parking cost $12. Stop in and say hi to the entire staff as everyone was so nice and polite. I liked seeing diversity galore, which gives it a definite, "come back" vibe. If you know you knew! Overall, great experience! Give Morgan and Dee Jay raises as they definitely deserve all great things coming. read more

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The service was really amazing i would highly recommend for a date night, the vibes were really peaceful and nice the lighting was perfectly set. I recommend that if you do come here and get dessert that you get the Butter Cake it is literally one of the best desserts i've ever had 5 out of 5!!!!! read more

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Super pretty hotel restaurant in Tempe. Girls night out pregame dinner. Shared the octopus salad, trout entree and toffee pudding ~$72 tax + tip. Octopus salad was good, octopus cooked well, not chewy. Mustard vinaigrette was very tangy (so if you don't like that extra zing watch out, I didn't mind). The small candied nuts were really crunchy so it gave a weird crunchy vibe to the octopus, maybe it was the bottom of the topping bowl. Trout cooked well, served w/fried Brussel sprouts and textured crunchy black rice. Toffee pudding was on the sweet side. They didn't have orange sherbet, so they served it with an abuelita Mexican chocolate gelato. Hints of cinnamon and a super strong vanilla note gave it almost a boozy flavor. read more

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I went back , this time wanted to try their breakfast menu. I had the Ego Sando with gluten free bread and chicken sausage . It was very flavorful and good . I wanted to tried their chilaquiles but are not gluten free and unfortunate I have a gluten allergy. I would try their chilaquiles, they seem really good . Had again good service, reasonably price . There is also Wi-Fi access , typically only accessible to hotel room guests but just ask one of waitresses and they can give you Wi-Fi access . I had the Salmon Miso with sticky rice dish during the lunch hour. It tasted really good in my opinion and they tailored the dish as Gluten Free (GF) for my allergy. I would suggest next time to add a little less oil but other than was well prepared . Also, the waiter ( Armando ) was very polite and attentive to my dietary needs. The ambience and decor is nice and comfortable facing University Dr in Tempe . I think the prices are reasonable for the good menu options they offer and the portions are right . I would come here again and recommend this place . I'm going to try next time their breakfast and/ or weekend brunch. read more

Alter Ego Tempe - Ego Sando with GF bread and chicken sausage - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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This morning, we woke up to sunny Tempe, Arizona at Canopy at the Hilton, Tempe! Tired from last night's blast of a time in downtown phoenix, decided to have brunch at the alter ego restaurant downstairs.. temps outside 96F, with steam being sprayed at the patio, ordered salmon on the board, with eggs, and Denmark Chicken Sausages, as well as their famous burger, side of fries, and pancakes, alongside coffee and cranberry juice.. while the ambience was great, the breakfast or should I say brunch was over the top aaaamazing!! Next time, I am in Tempe, I will come here again. read more

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We came in & restaurant was pretty empty. They said they were expecting a bunch of people so told us the bar was the only seating open. It took about 8-10 min to get greeted & asked if we wanted a drink. We sat at the bar & ordered crispy brussel sprouts. They were very mediocre & the temperature was NOT hot. We drank our drinks & maybe 3 or 4 couples came in. Manager was behind bar & wasn't too sure on how to make drinks. Glad we didn't spend a lot of money or time in this place. Needs a lot of improvement. It is a beautiful restaurant & I really wanted to like it more! read more

Incredible food, bar and staff! Ask for Gina - she will make your experience very special. My cousin was graduating and she made us her own unique glitter cocktails to celebrate! The fries are unreal and the fried cauliflower is an absolute must! Very nice indoor/outdoor space when they open up the windows. Alter ego is on street level and Canopy is the rooftop bar on top, but doesn't open until late afternoon. read more

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VIBES: 4/5 FOOD: 3/5 DRINKS: 4/5 SERVICE: 1/5 VALUE: 1/5 The only occasion I would give the okay to dining at Altar Ego (not a recommendation, just an okay) is if you're staying at the hotel/in the area and don't want to go far for a drink, and don't care about paying up for that. I really enjoyed the espresso martini. I would say if you go, sit at the bar because table service was very subpar. Slow, no water refills, etc. My friend's chicken was raw. Our waiter took it back and apologized, asked if there was something else he would like instead, and that was it. It kind of felt like this was just a regular occurrence for them. Compare this to my fav brunch spot (Windsor's), where my friend's salad was mistakenly made non-vegan, and they whisked it away, made a new one, and comped the meal. The aesthetic was pretty and the bathroom was 5/5, but I'm one for value and the value is extremely lacking here. There are so many better options in the area. read more

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Our server was the bartender and she was excellent. We had breakfast burritos, cinnamon roll and espresso martinis. The interior is very cool and we even went for a quick drink on the rooftop patio. Really enjoyed the food, drinks and service. Will definitely be back. read more

Ordered the Orange Chicken and it was absolutely incredible. Service was fast and friendly. It's in a hotel which shouldn't scare you away. 10/10 would recommend. Fantastic read more

Came here for an early Sunday dinner during restaurant week. We made reservations for 4:30PM thinking we would beat the rush. We get there and find out they don't start serving until 5PM : / We pass the time by exploring the restaurant and hotel. There's a great view from the rooftop bar Alibi! Back to Alter Ego. Having spent time in Spain, I was looking forward to their Spanish inspired restaurant week menu. I enjoyed two out of the three dishes. The Spanish Charcuterie was reminiscent of the tapas I've had in Spain. The Cinnamon Sugar Rosquillas were delicious! The paprika crusted cod tasted how it looked, burned (see pic). If they meant paprika charred cod it was spot on. Nice decor, decent service, ok food! read more

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Alter Ego is a very cute and stylish spot located inside the lobby of the Canopy Hotel. Met some friends here for dinner. The menu is small but we enjoyed everything they had, flatbreads were very good. Our server Carl was nice and attentive, he took very good care of us. Since it was my first time there and I wasn't staying at the hotel I was unsure of parking but they have valet at the hotel or there is a parking garage right next to it. read more

We enjoyed our meal at alter ego. I'll admit, it was a little overpriced. However, the portions were decent, and the service was outstanding. We never had to ask for more coffee or water. I got the avocado toast on the gluten free bread, which is also soy free and vegan friendly. Also got the side of breakfast potatoes (so good!) and a bowl of fruit. As you can see, it's actually fresh fruit, which rarely happens! Definitely would recommend for a nice relaxing meal. read more

Alter Ego Tempe - Vegan Avocado Toast - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

3 stars is for our waiter. He did a great job! Ambiance was nice! We came for lunch on a Friday and the restaurant was not busy. Sat down at a table of our choice and waited about 15 minutes for menus. Char Sui Grilled Chicken with Chow Mien (1/5) - Chicken was the best part. Noodles tasted so bland, almost like they just boiled them and threw them on the plate. Ginger & Charred Scallion Meatballs (3/5) - Dish was on the spicy side and sauce was good. Meatballs were dry. Korean BBQ Ribs with Sticky Rice (2/5) - Better than the chicken dish but very salty. Overall, the food was incredibly subpar at best. Kitchen was slow to push dishes out. It seemed chaotic and disorganized. I would not come back which is sad since the restaurant is decorated nicely. :( Maybe I went on an off day? read more

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Alter Ego is an alternate self, which is believed to be distinct from a person's normal or true original personality. Finding one's alter ego will require finding one's other self, one with a different personality. Deep, I know. But finding this Alter Ego is as simple as navigating to the Canopy Hotel and heading inside to this first floor restaurant. Good selection of bar and non-bar seating. My cocktail of choice was the Dahlia, a passion fruit and pomegranate margarita that even better than it sounds! The Crispy Brussels Sprouts were... crispy! I didn't love them, but would probably order them again. The Crispy Chicken Wings were also crispy. Good theme going here. There were some veggies and two dipping sauces included - a honey barbecue that I preferred and a sweeter teriyaki that was also pretty tasty. Recommended! Last up was the Banh Mi Salad with added chicken. That added chicken was $10, so not sure if it was worth the price... but it was a really good salad. My Vietnamese is now good enough to know that the name is totally inappropriate for a breadless salad... but I won't let that affect my affection for it. OVERALL RATING: *****FIVE STARS***** GLUTEN-FREE RATING: *****FIVE STARS***** read more

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Located at the corner of the hotel, the restaurant offers great views of downtown. Live music and friendly staff. I got the skirt steak salad-medium with crunchy croutons and zesty based dressing. If you're looking for something light and filling, get this! We also got a side order of fries (not pictured). The hotel bar up stairs offered free mini drinks-rum swizzle was delicious! Sweet, tangy and rummy. I'd love to come here again and try other menu items! read more

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We were here for only 1 night, we got here late around 8pm and checked in. Gf had read some Yelp reviews about the hotel restaurant. We were hungry and figured might as well try this place out. We got seated right away and our waitress Jayda was helpful with answering our questions about the menu. Gf ordered the steak salad $22 I ordered the sweet pear salad with chicken added $13. My salad was good it had a variety of flavors a little sweet and savory from the dressing. I love arugula so this salad hit the spot. Gf said hers was just ok, her steak was a little cold but cooked correctly to her order rare. The service and food was good it wasn't busy so we had plenty of time to relax and eat. There's a bar with a huge tv which made it nice if you like having tv on while you eat like me. Good for large groups and dates or just yourself to dine in. Located on the first floor of hotel and has a nice classy vibe to it. read more

We arrived late and was starving after we checked in we saw this restaurant downstairs that was still open. There were other people there but no more than 4 others so it wasn't too busy. Our waitress Jayda greeted us sat us down and gave us plenty of time and recommendations. BF ordered the SWEET PEAR SALAD $13 added chicken -- $13, it has romaine salad mixed with arugula which is his favorite. Dressing was very good I think it was ranch mixed with some other ingredients. I ordered the JUST A STEAK SALAD $22, steak wasn't dry but it had a different taste texture to it that wasn't worth the price. Also my steak was a bit cold. Dressing was not as good I should had asked for something different so my fault on the dressing. Ambulance was very hip and classy. Our waitress Jayda was very attentive and sweet. Service was great overall. Food was just ok, it filled us up especially it being late it was close to 9:30pm by time we were done. I'd still recommend coming by if you're around the area. read more

Oof! Not good. Cocktails were okay, which was the only saving grace. Calabrian pizza came out without the arugula, which is one of maybe 5 ingredients listed for the pizza. Pork belly was significantly overcooked. It's really strange given they have only a handful of menu items, but seemingly none of them are good. read more

Sunday Brunch! Yes, please! Met a group of friends here this past Sunday! We were planning on going elsewhere to enjoy a patio , but with the rainy weather and cooler temps in the Valley, opted for Alter Ego. They're located in the Canopy Hilton right off of Mill Ave, so parking can be a bit tricky, especially since there are frequent events in downtown Tempe. We did score a street right by it though! FTW! Sunday is free street in Tempe, as well as evenings. We did get a bit confused as there are many different doors for Alter Ego, but they're all locked and you just go through the front hotel Lobby. They were super flexible and got six of us and a baby seated promptly. The space is such a vibe, big ceilings, boho all the things, a very cool space. They did seat us without a high chair, which we had to hunt down a bit and asked a server who then just said they would find our server. They were out of all cinnamon rolls and tortillas for breakfast burritos at about 12. Major bummer, but it is a weekend in a college town, so I get it. Menu on Sunday is brunch/lunch combo and one page, simple but ample options. The food took another 30-40 minutes, with very little communication, which is always frustrating, especially when you're hungry. My husband and I shared the ego Benedict and banana brûlée pancakes. The Benedict was delicious, super units flavor with spicy kick and great and fresh fruit served on the side. The pancakes, though also good and very aesthetic, didn't have any bananas - I asked the server who said they don't normally and just have dried banana chips on top. I let her know that when I looked at Yelp and checked out the menu it said otherwise. She then confirmed with the kitchen and follows up saying they were out of bananas which is why they didn't include them. Don't get me wrong, college town, I get it, but why wouldn't you tell someone that when they order BANANA pancakes?! It was a bit frustrating, as that was the main reason I opted for them and that they were out of cinnamon rolls. Overall, it was fine. I don't know if I would go back. My friends enjoyed their food, but felt similar, nothing super stand out. Service was okay, but also room for improvement. Great vibe with lots of potential! read more

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Need to update hrs so guest don't show up and see they aren't actually open. Waste of a drive. I did share with the bartender, and she said well you should have looked at the website. Why look when it clearly says you are open. read more

Alter Ego Tempe - Need to update hours. - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Located inside The Canopy Hotel on University, we didn't know what to expect, but we arrived at our hotel 5 hours BEFORE check in lol They were offering a lunch special, the Ego Burger for $10, so we both just ordered that. WHOLY moly it's delicious, just get it y'all, II oromose, if you're fancy, a foodie, or burger aficionado you will not be disappointed! read more

Alter Ego Tempe - Chef preparing a meal - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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This was a very modern looking bar/restaurant. They have indoor and outdoor seating available. We were told to choose our seat and someone would be with us. We stuck with water to drink. We both chose the steak salad with our dressing on the side. I am happy I didn't have the dressing on the salad. The steaks were supposed to be medium but they came out rare. The flavor was good. The waitress seemed disconnected. She was not very attentive and very slow. It seemed like they were trying to give us time to relax but it was actually an uncomfortable amount of time to just sit. read more

Had lunch here and was glad. The food is good ( I especially liked the meatballs), and our server was great. The layered paper art on the walls is super cool! Sit in the patio for a great view of people going by. read more

Service was amazing, Carl was speaking highly about the Pear Salad, so I decided to try it. Carl didn't let me down. The Pork flat bread was to die for. The Pork Belly was juicy, though there were some crispy ones in there. Though who doesn't like the Burnt ends of a pork belly. The restaurant is modern style with light music in the back. This is my second time eating here. I will come back again. 100/10 read more

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We were staying at the hotel so decided to get a drink downstairs here at the bar. Love the ambiance. Very trendy. The bartender was very personable, handsome young guy. Also another very flamboyant and other friendly server waiting on tables. Our first round was a few shirley temples. Nice and refreshing. My second round, I asked if they did blended. Unfortunately they didnt do that but referred me to their sister bar upstairs for a blended drink. Then I asked if he could do an amaretto sour, he couldn't. And the again if he could do a midori sour. Also couldn't make it. He did honestly look for the ingredients for me so I appreciated his effort. I wasnt really disappointed. But just thought those were kind of standard bar drinks. But I'm assuming covid is the answer for lack of variety. Not the man's fault. He then suggested a whiskey sour. I gladly accepted. My first time trying one. And it was pretty good. We'll have to try to food next time. read more

Alter Ego Tempe - Shirley temple - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Totally impressed. Got the bahn mi bowl and the flavors and freshness of it didn't disappoint. Good amount of food as well. The fresh avocado and the mint really added to the dish. Also got the pepperoni flat bread and the crust perfectly crispy and delicious. Good flavors as well. Both equally as good with different distinct flavors. The in the pot cobbler was simply amazing. The apples and pear and perfectly cinnamony and delicious. The raspberry ice cream on top took the dish over the top. Best part was not overly sweet. Warm and gooey to perfection. Definetly worth stopping in read more

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When you walk in, first thing you notice is the lobby decor w/ greenery, since the restaurant is part of the hotel. The front desk person greets you and points you to the direction of the bar - a little odd for me but it's okay. I stated I had a reservation (honestly not necessary). I will point out, I initially made the reservation for brunch but it turns out they stop serving breakfast items at 10 am - pretty annoying. Soooo, we had to change our "food goals" to lunch items. We started off with drinks - all really good! A little pricey I will say. We then ordered our food which did not disappoint! Overall it was a good experience but I wouldn't eat there again. read more

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The banh mi bowl doesn't remind me of a banh mi sandwich without the bread. But it was delicious. The tofu was marinated well so it was so yummy. The salad with itself was good and I love that fresh mint. We also had the 3 cheese pepperoni flatbread and that was also delicious. You can definitely taste the flavor depth from the 3 cheeses. This place is a bit on the spendy side but I think it worth trying. read more

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The juice was great! The wings were fried perfectly but the sauces were just okay. The flat bread was crisp but not very flavorful. The cheesecake was rich with a fake-tasting but somehow good sauce. The pork belly was the best part! read more

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Food was good and service was good. It wasn't too packed, but we went during the summer so not sure what it's like now. There was a live pianist during Saturday brunch and the playlist was pretty good. read more

Alter Ego Tempe - Katsu Chicken & Waffle Shrimp and Grits - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This restaurant is located in the hotel and the sign is on the corner of the hotel. So when you GPS the address and you are at the hotel, you are in the right spot! This is truly a hidden gem in Phoenix, AZ. They are known for their wings. The wings wear out of sight. I had to sample other foods on the menu and this place...EVERYTHING is delicious! Their drinks come in a small glass but they are really good and you get your money's worth. This is a great spot for late night! The ambiance was trendy and colorful. The service was stellar. Everyone helps each other out and the service was great! The pizza, shrimp and wings were phenomenal! I would get all three again if I came back! This is a quiet secret! read more

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I use to enjoy coming here to do homework and for lunch . But I decided to come in Monday and one of the male server's didn't want to take my order and insisted that I had to go upstairs to place my order with Alibi . So I went to the roof top to find out I could've just stayed down stairs to dine and the Alibi kitchen wasn't open . I felt like I was discriminated by that server due to the fact I wasn't fully presentable and ..... I continued and did my homework and waited for my food on the rooftop . Once the nice bartender brought my order , she never returned my change . Unfortunately found hair in meal. I honestly was devastated because I am a frequent customer .I use love this place for peace and quiet and good food . The bartender comp my drink but due to the fact I didn't get the chance to enjoy my meal . I felt that wasn't suitable solution for the problem . read more

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