This place is definitely a hidden gem. This was my first time trying this and I am happy to say…read morethat it is one of my favorite restaurants to go to now! The food, the drinks, the customer service, just the overall environment is really amazing. I would definitely recommend this to anyone living in the west valley or just visiting!

The service was very good! The staff were friendly…read more The food was delicious and there was lots of it.

Greg N was our Server, very attentive and accommodating…read more Love the ambiance and CS is Great! Food and Drinks have always been "Spot On" The Restaurant is clean and tidy as are the bathrooms, very nice Patio Area.

The ambiance is great. We sat in the patio area with very few patrons. We had a kind server…read morehowever he was only able to bring one thing at a time to the table. I had the pastrami sandwich and unfortunately the meat was so salty I could not eat it. There was literally no sauerkraut, but no amount of acidity would take away the saltiness of the meat. It was dry and resembled burnt ends. The flourless chocolate cake was smooth and tasty.

Very nice staff. They have everything from sandwiches to…read morespaghetti and meatballs. I just ordered a small tomato soup, one of my girls had the spaghetti and meatballs which was actually not bad. My other Daughter had a soup and sandwich - we had a couple bottles of water. I'm telling you this because it was $70.00 - just know for an order at the counter kind of place, it isn't inexpensive. I will go back if someone wanted to go.

Fantastic food, good service. - wonderful lemonades too! Pricing is reasonable and restaurant is…read moreclean! Have been here twice in the last week! Sad to learn that this location is closing on June 21 :(

They NEVER disappoint! I always get the hash carnitas or…read morebirria hash! So tasty! So flavorful! Amazing food, service and ambiance.

Went for breakfast on our way out of town Sunday. We always look for a good homemade scratch local…read moreplace versus some chain that we can find in California. We looked at the website and noticed that they had some gluten-free alternatives for my hubby so that was a plus in our book. First thing we saw when we walked in was all the goodies that they have for their bloody Mary bar. They had over 30 different items that you could add to your Bloody Mary for as little as $14. This included meatballs, and bacon. Everyone that we spoke to was kind and very friendly. Son decided on the peanut butter and jelly French toast, hubby decided on the lemon ricotta and blueberry compote gluten-free pancakes, and since I knew I would be sharing the bougie biscuits. I just ordered two fried eggs. One of the things that was so great about this place -for especially gluten-free eaters - is that they were willing to adjust or accommodate almost anything on the menu in order to make it adaptable. The host, the gentleman behind the bloody Mary bar and our server were very well educated. The restaurant was super cute and had a vibe with black-and-white sayings all over the wall. The food was delicious although my husband said the pancakes were a little dense, but that's to be expected for gluten-free pancakes. Phoenix area ( Peoria) had some really good restaurants to choose from!

Friendly attentive service, clean atmosphere, diverse / lunch menu with plenty of options and lot's…read moreof dessert options. Sat up at the bar, but there are plenty of tables, just no outside seating option.

Ever since Nick's II sold to new ownership under AZ Diner, we have seen a big change. Sadly, not…read morefor the better. A friend and I visited this restaurant on 06/22/2026 at 9:00am for breakfast. The dining area was not busy with just 3-4 tables occupied and a few people at the barstools. I was seated quickly by a hostess and given two menus while waiting for my friend to arrive. Menu: it's about the size of a Sears Catalog (exaggeration but about 8+ pages front and back) and appears to serve food approved by the United Nations (food from different parts of the world). This is the type of menu Gordon Ramsey would go crazy over and shred to pieces. Portions are not larger than before but prices increased considerably! Food: I ordered a Veggie Omelette with Spinach added and Whole Wheat Toast, decaf coffee, and water. My friend ordered an all-meat skillet, sourdough toast, coffee, and water. The omelette/skillet was overcooked and dry. My friend sent back his toast because it was served with a MOLD SPOT on it. Our server was not swayed by the mold and replaced it. No apologies or contact from the managers. By this point, we just didn't want to finish what we ordered and left. Dining room is well lit and spacious. Lots of available seating but could not help that their "Grand Opening" sign has been hanging outside for WEEKS. Servers are slow and never seem to be pleasant (more melancholy). Overheard one server speaking with some guests at a table using profanity. This review was based on my individual experience. This used to be our favorite breakfast spot but clearly is no longer the case. Having watched the gradual decline in quality and service, I am no longer inspired to spend my money at AZ Diner.

Great for families! Our toddlers loved the Sicilian Strada board and spaghetti w/ meatballs! Our…read moreentrees were amazing!

We don't often get to go out because we are parents of a three year-old and she doesn't do Public…read moreplace as well. We came here for dinner the night of my birthday not necessarily for a birthday celebration but just happen to wanna go out get something to eat and for myself, I wanted a nice cocktail. That's one thing I I look forward to my birthday. However, when we came in, we were surprised to find that it wasn't very busy, and I honestly expected to hit hardly their service knowing that they weren't gonna be making a ton of money that it was absolutely the opposite. Upon entering, we were greeted with faces and engaging staff. We had never been here before, but had wanted to come here for several years since before we got to adopt our child and I finally had a place where we thought yeah, let's try it out. Couldn't have gone better. The man who sat us gave us an amazing and how thought out introduction to the menu and how the restaurant worked. The woman high believers man was incredibly well with us and you all happen to share birthdays right around the same time. This only came up because he was talking about our daughter's birthday, who was coming up in a couple days. Through that conversation, the topic of both my birthday tonight and my husband's birthday in three nights was also mentioned. We went onto the graded by a waiter. That was absolutely incredible compassionate, warm and personable. Let us know that they want to recognize my birthday and was very sweet and offering some options for dessert. Upon speaking with his coworkers later, he came back and offered us all to enjoy our birthday. My husband tried to cocktail that even Mike and they were very quick to replace it with one that he unfortunately also didn't like they were very quick to make everything right and give us the experience that we didn't even come hunting for this is one of the best birthdays for me and years because we don't do anything out of the ordinary for my birthdays. This whole experience has been incredibly heartwarming and overall appreciate all of the effort staff went to just to give us a nice dinner! The food was also really incredible. We got the antipasto board which was amazing. You got the Caesar salad for two we split the lasagna. It was massive and absolutely enough for two people and then our daughter got the chicken Alfredo kid meal. For cocktails we tried the passionfruit Garibaldi, which was amazing. The best one. We also tried the Margo Maloney, which was really really good. I liked that, my husband didn't. but just because he's not a drinker anyways not because it's a bad drink. And finally, the Lemon Tartini was absolutely the best way to end the meal!

As a Certified Chef and Serve-Safe Manager I always look at eateries from different points of view…read more This was our first time eating at JiMichael's. First: Is the environment welcoming? In this case, we barely got in and were greeted right away by Dawn and asked did we perfer a booth or table. Then were seated at a clean booth and the seats were clean as well. My only negative take away is that the booths are a little tight. Full disclosure; I am 6'5" @ 280lbs. Second¹: Amy was our server and got to us quickly. It was obvious that this was not her first rodeo. She was very clear with answers and made additional offers to compliment our choices. Amy never let our water or coffee get low. We were not her only customers. She brought the complete order at one time and it was exactly as ordered. Third: The food. Everything was cooked as ordered. The portions were not lacking. If you leave this restaurant hungry, it's your fault. The only negative take away was that the food could have been a bit warmer. Personal preference. Fourth: Atmosphere. Even though it was busy, the noise level was quite low. Folks of all ages were present. I observed the greeter, Dawn wiping tables and chairs as people left. She did not just wipe around the condiment station, she moved everything so that she could do a complete wipe down. She even wiped down the side edges of the tabled and wiped off the chairs. This brings me to my fifth point of view. Cleanliness- Bathrooms will tell you a lot about the staff. Both the men's and woman's bathrooms were immaculate and well stocked. I was impressed with the soap dispenser having real soap instead of the cheap foam. I highly recommend JiMichael's for the whole family or a luncheon or special occasion dinner.

A Midwestern Classic Done Right at Jimichael's…read more I found Jimichael's while searching for "breaded pork tenderloin sandwich near me," and I couldn't have been happier. The restaurant is celebrating its 30‑year anniversary at this location, and the owner is rumored to be from Chicago, which makes sense--the place feels very much like a classic Midwestern eatery. I went with my wife and a group of friends, one of whom is originally from Detroit and was craving an "Iowa Porker" (a breaded pork tenderloin sandwich). He and I both ordered it, and it was excellent--perfectly breaded and served on a bun with lettuce, onion, tomato, and mayo. Absolutely delicious. The restaurant was clean, the staff was exceptional, and drink refills were constant without ever having to ask. My wife ordered the chef's salad, which was fine but not outstanding. My friend's wife ordered a burger and fries, and that was spot‑on: thick, juicy beef on a deli bun with a full garden of toppings. The fries were crispy, not greasy, and definitely noteworthy. We will absolutely be going back. They also serve walleye for their fish fry, the menu is substantial, and they offer specials for all holidays.

The food is amazing, the service outstanding, ambiance warm and inviting. Large portions served…read morewith friendliness and laughter. This restaurant is tucked away in an old strip mall on Grand Avenue. It's across from a beautiful Mormon church. Located in Sun City, it's a gem not to be overlooked. The prices are affordable and it's worth stopping in for the home cooked meals and service. We will be back to try more of their food.

We were looking for a good 'ol, non-franchise breakfast/brunch dive and thought Royal Cafe would…read morefit the bill. Loved the photos and of the place on Yelp, the fact it is a single, standalone (non-franchised) and localized in appearance setting. It met the 'dive' expectations alright, but it ended there. The place was beyond homey; in desperate need of good cleaning, a spruce-up . . . at least a fresh coat of paint. Giving the additional star due to the great service from our server, but the rest of the experience leaves a lot to be desired. Had the Reuban Sandwich with fries and Greek Salad. The sandwich was 'okay', but the fries are the type that come right out of a large plastic bag from Costco / Sam's Club. The Greek Salad was average to below average making it a 'meh' experience. Won't be returning.

Food was delicious!! Staff were very friendly. We will be back soon to dine in! The restaurant was…read morebeautiful!

Great overall experience. Multigeneration owned and operated family restaurant, the atmosphere was…read moreclearly old style Mexico and the food was, too. I've driven by this place just off Grand and never noticed it. Ate dinner there yesterday only because of the recommendation of a neighbor and boy are we glad we did. We split an order of fajitas (steak) and it was plenty for the two (2) of us. The tortillas were very tasty and obviously freshly made onsite. Veggies (onions, peppers, etc.) were perfect along with the steak strips. Guacamole was fresh and chunky just like it is supposed to be. Service was excellent, very attentive in refilling drinks and chips/salsa. We'll definitely be back.

The staff are all soo sweet and attentive to their customers! Their baguettes are so fresh and soft…read moreand perfectly crispy and generally amazing! I got the Sedona sandwich and everything tasted so fresh and amazing!! I even tried their fruit tarts and was amazed by how creamy and crumbly the treat was, 10/10 would come here for all my baked good needs and lunch cravings :)

A West Valley Gem Packed with Flavor, Charm, and Plenty to Discover…read more If you've ever driven past that bright pink building on the corner of 101st and Grand Avenue in Sun City and wondered, "What's in there?" let me save you the suspense: it's the New York West Bakery, and it's absolutely worth pulling over for. In fact, I've made the hour-plus drive each way more than a dozen times just to visit. Whenever I find myself anywhere in the West Valley, this place is a mandatory stop. I've taken countless photos of my visits because there is always something new to see, taste, or admire. Under its new ownership, New York West Bakery has evolved into a wonderfully unique fusion-style café. The menu is delightfully unexpected, featuring everything from traditional breakfast favorites and homemade tamales to incredible Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches. If I can dig up some of my photos, I'll add them because these sandwiches deserve their own spotlight. The transformation isn't limited to the menu. The Interior: Spotlessly clean. During one recent visit, I watched an energetic staff member carefully mopping the floors and making sure everything looked perfect. It's obvious they take pride in the place. The Exterior: They've added a charming outdoor patio complete with colorful umbrellas, comfortable seating, and newly planted trees that will provide even more shade as they grow. It's a fantastic addition and makes for a relaxing place to enjoy a pastry and coffee. The Food: Where This Place Really Shines When New York West Bakery gets it right, they absolutely knock it out of the park. Their fruit tarts are hands-down some of the best I've had in years. They're fresh, beautiful, bursting with flavor, and surprisingly affordable for the quality you're getting. Best of all, everything is made from scratch, which shows in every bite. The newer savory menu items are also a huge win. Their Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches deliver serious value. They're enormous. Honestly, one sandwich is big enough to share and still leave you feeling satisfied... or at least leave just enough room for dessert. And speaking of dessert, I have to mention those fruit tarts one more time. They're that good. My wife Lucy absolutely loves them. In fact, "love" might be an understatement. If fruit tarts had a fan club, she'd probably be the president. New York West Bakery continues to grow and evolve, and it's exciting to watch. Between the friendly atmosphere, expanding menu, beautiful patio, and from scratch-made baked goods, it's become one of my favorite hidden gems in the Valley.