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    Burger Theory

    3.4 (394 reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 am - 10:00 AM, 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    BURGER THEORY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken quesadilla with roasted red peppers and grilled onions

    My chicken quesadilla with roasted red peppers and grilled onions was everything flavors seasoning was on point

    Smaller nacho fries ordered with burger.

    Great food. Good service. Had the BT boss burger and nachos fries. Yum! Got here a little early but atmosphere was pleasant.

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    Norm W.

    First time at Burger Theory. Had a large group meet that was served as a burger buffet to build your own. Good selection of burgers, fixings and sides. Food was good, service was excellent. Venue was great for intended meet and greet. Probably higher score on food if ordered from menu but I totally get it. Restaurant is next to Holiday Inn. Not too far from ASU Skysong. Put this one on your list.

    Curt F.

    If your in the area and not in a rush stop by Burger Theory located in the Holiday Inn parking lot. If your not in a hurry is the key word here. The staff is very friendly and the fries are some of the best around.

    Lettuce wrap instead of a bun.
    Marla R.

    We had out of town company visiting and burgers was the craving. We decided to try a new place, but we don't expect to go back. The concept is nice but execution was weak. The highlight was the fries and the bacon on the burgers. The meat is a blend and had a different taste, it wasn't bad - just different. I can't really say why we weren't impressed, we just weren't. We had a new server, but she was trying hard and the rest of the staff helped her out.

    Farm fresh burger
    Billy B.

    A fair option for lunch burger spot. Although not my first choice the variety and build to your own style make it a middle ground if you're in a party with picky eaters. They have regular beef patties (single or double order), chicken, and veggie/portabello mushroom options. Everything that comes out is cooked to your expectation and absolutely edible. Don't forget to pair with a beer, the burgers are on the smaller side. I ordered the farm fresh burger, the cheese was the highlight that added the saltiness and delivered most of the flavor. The onion rings were huge, fries were crispy, and salad was a standard house salad with a side of ranch. A bit on the pricier side and with so many other options available in the area.

    Great outdoor patio!
    Judy S.

    Who doesn't love a juicy burger with a great special sauce all served outside in a casual setting? Great service, nice drink menu and the burgers are a two napkin juicy! Onion rings non greasy too. Travel all day and need a good burger? Here's the spot!

    Build your own: veggie patty, sauted onions, mushrooms, lettuce and tomato! Yum!! Side of their seasoned fries!
    Deedee W.

    I really like this place! The menu is fun. Many different options for premade burgers, salads and soups. But the fun part is make your own burger! You get to chose your protein (veggie patty and portabello's avail for the non meat eater), pick your veggies, cheese, condiments and extras like a fried egg! So they have vegan and veggie options! The service was also great. We stopped on our way to a concert so told our server we were in a hurry and he did not disappoint! Got our food, ate well, paid our check and gone! Side note: there is an affiliation with Holiday Inn which I think is a brilliant concept for travelers. Don't have to eat at the cheezy diner next door or the basic hotel kitchens when traveling. Next time out around Arcadia area look this place up and give it a try!

    Veggie burger wrapped in lettuce with boursin cheese
    Chandra J.

    Went here with a friend yesterday for lunch after seeing this place open a few years ago before leaving AZ. I wasn't super hungry, so I struggled with either just getting a soup and fries or a burger. I decided to go with their veggie burger wrapped in lettuce with the boursin cheese. The waitress, who was so nice and attentive despite running the bar and tending to tables, recommended it. When I asked her what the soup of the day was she also recommended it because she had just tried it. It was a tomato based soup with beans, tomatoes, and a sprinkle of onions. She was really sweet to bring me a cup with my meal and it was delicious. The veggie burger was nothing short of amazing. It was cooked just right and had tons of seasoning--so yummy! The cheese made everything pop and I could just go on eating, but my stomach made me stop. The fries were also amazing with a nice hint of salt and crispness! I could've made a meal just out of the fries! Despite the restaurant being a little crowded our waitress was kind and so attentive! I definitely would come back here for the yummu food and great service!

    Build Your Own Burger, Coleslaw
    Orlando M.

    Actually the burger was very good. I liked that they had leaf wraps available for build your own. However the coleslaw was not good, it seemed like something was going bad. Like others say the bread was definitely a weak link for the price of this food. The bar server was professional and quick, and the place was chill casual bar vibe overall.

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    Quick stop before hitting the road, food was really good and service was very friendly.

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    Great burgers and service. My first time there and was told they had great burgers. I was not disappointed

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    Short staffed. They need workers ,but food was amazing. Delicious appetizers , great salad and big juicy burgers. Definitely five star.

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    The Bread and Honey House Arcadia

    4.5(811 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    This place is very quiet on a Saturday afternoon. The staff…read moreis so sweet and kind. I ordered a hazelnut and vanilla oat latte and a potato and chorizo tacos The sauce on top of the tacos is sooooo delicious and deserves to be poured on top of the eggs.

    My husband and I wanted to stop somewhere new for brunch, so we decided on The Bread and Honey…read moreHouse in Arcadia. As soon as we walked in, we both said, "This isn't what we were expecting." It's a large open dining area with tables and about four or five booths with counter-style ordering. They have a water station set up where you grab your own waters and find a table to sit at, and then they will bring out your food. Based on the name, we assumed we would be seated by a hostess and the menu would be full of breads, different kinds of pastries, and country-style foods, but it's actually mostly Mexican dishes with a few country-style dishes thrown in. We ended up ordering the Crispy Chorizo & Potato tacos and the biscuits and gravy with a side of bacon to share. The tacos were good; they are filled with whipped potatoes and chorizo, but the biscuits and gravy were just basic biscuits and gravy. The scrambled eggs on both dishes were WAY overcooked and had zero flavor. Not sure if they misunderstood my husband when he ordered the side of bacon crispy; that also meant to cook the eggs that way too? Overall, it was a good experience. The espresso martini was good, and the staff were really friendly. I'm just not sure it was good enough to stop in again.

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    Cruising along historic Old Town and it was hot, we were tired and needed a reprieve from the heat…read moreso we ducked in to Beginner's Luck. We were seated inside quickly - it was a slow afternoon. Signs on the door let you know they have A/C however they left the front door propped open so it wasn't that cool inside. We each had a cocktail and they were pretty good - him a Painkiller on Main (he said it was good) and I had Ranch Water Paloma but asked them to mix tequila and mezcal rather than have me choose one over the other. Quite tasty! We just did apps: Fondue Blanc served with linguisa, pretzel bread and roasted cauliflower. The fondue was especially delicious with the cauliflower. We also had pimento cheese served with potato chips and chicharrones. I've only ever tasted grocery store made pimento cheese and was not a fan but when I tasted the pimento cheese at Beginner's Luck, I instantly became enamored. Totally enjoyed it with the chips. I recommend stopping in for a bite when wandering Old Town.

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    3.2 mi
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    Chelsea's Kitchen is hands-down, one of my favorite restaurants! From the moment you walk through…read morethe parking lot and see & smell the "wood-smokers" doing their job, to entering the beautiful establishment, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Our experience was nothing short of perfect! The food was AMAZING! We ordered the Eggs Benedict & a bottle of champagne with a sidecar of OJ. If the hollandaise sauce is not scratch-made, they have us fooled. The building, decor & garden patio 's kitchen is is absolutely beautiful. The staff was very attentive and kind. OH!!! and don't leave w/o grabbing a sweet bite size sea salted chocolate chip cookie on your way out the door (complementary) Class act imo! It's a 40 mile round trek for us, but we will definitely be back! Cheers Chelsea's owner/staff! Thank for a great experience!

    Heard a lot of great things about Chelsea's Kitchen, so we had to give it a try. The service was…read moreawesome. The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely engaged, which made for a great dining experience. FOOD Deviled Eggs - Great flavor with a bold, well-balanced seasoning. A strong start to the meal. Corn Bread - Really enjoyed this. It had a nice balance of sweet and savory and was moist without being too heavy. Fries - Crispy, well seasoned, and easy to keep reaching for. Swordfish Tacos - I would skip these. The fish didn't taste as fresh as I expected and had a noticeable fishy smell that took away from the dish. Overall, the food was good, but with such a large menu I would probably try different items on a return visit. My favorite part was actually the warm cookie they give you when you leave. It was a really nice touch to end the meal.

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    Perfect Pear Bistro

    4.4(1k reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    We ordered a blackberry mojito and pear martini. The mojito wasn't to our taste, so the bartender…read morekindly swapped it for another pear martini. Afterwards, he mentioned that he tasted it and agreed about our comments- I appreciate that level of attention. Shortly after, the food arrived. Spicy pork tacos for me, and BLTA for my wife. The tacos looked a little overdressed. I was so wrong. Flavor and texture were balanced perfectly. The tortillas were firm, but again, perfectly suited to the juicy pork, that had a teriyaki vibe. Sprouts, carrot and cucumber toppings worked well, despite my expectations. The BLTA was HUGE. Great flavor. Both entrees were ordered with sweet potato fries. Unusual cut to them, but seasoned perfectly. I paired mine with chipotle aioli and ate every last one. My only complaint is that I'm only spending one evening in the Phoenix area, and won't be back soon. I would eat this food three times a week without hesitation.

    I would say this place is very yummy for people who like healthy food haha!…read more It wasn't my absolute favorite, but it was definitely good for being on the healthier side! I got the strawberry salad as a wrap, which was pretty refreshing. I think next time I'd probably try the pasta instead haha! But the sweet potatoes were deliciously great! The spinach dip was yummy! And the Alex mocktail was SO tart and delicious! It tasted just like those fruity fruit rolls haha! I added a photo because reference! Haha The restaurant was a little smaller, so seating was pretty busy. The girls working were dressed pretty casually in T-shirts and gym shorts. I guess that's the style they're going for? It was a little odd to me, but okay haha! Overall, it was a good place to grab lunch, especially if you're looking for something on the healthier side!

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    Jennifer's Catering

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    4.2(325 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    We have been to the market at Jennifer's before, and I have really enjoyed it. We keep a restaurant…read moreweek and for a weeknight it was full when we arrived around 6:30. I really love the aesthetic of this place. First of all it's tucked on the back corner of a strip mall. You wouldn't know it was care without looking, even though there is a small patio that wraps around. The dining room is kind of a great mixture that stuff it's very industrial working with lots of concrete with open duct work, but it also has a lovely tufted Bank at and crystal chandeliers. The perfect balance and I love it. You can see into the kitchen which I also like. Our server was delightful, and I loved the attentiveness, like making sure to move the curtains when the light was hitting in an odd way. I started with a delicious drink that I think was called Mezcal Orange Fizz. It was yummy! For the first course I chose the Salmon Crudo. It had a citrus dressing and crispy rice chip. It was absolutely delicious, but very tiny. I could have licked the plate because the dressing was so yummy. My friend had the gazpacho, which she said was very good With main course I chose the Garlic-Lemon Scallops and Corn. It was four delicious scallops on polenta garnished with popcorn. What a cool surprise! It was really good! My friend had the short ribs which she seemed to like as well. For dessert, we both chose the key lime tart. It was a little bit of heaven on a plate! I really enjoyed it. The portion sizes were appropriate - - what we probably should be eating rather than the huge portions we normally get. I was able to finish everything, and I left full but not stuffed. I did remove a star because I did not like that they charged a gratuity on a check for just one person. I normally tip a minimum of 25%, but they added 18%. I just left it. I understand the need to include the gratuity with a larger party (somehow the server always seems to get the short end on those larger parties). I don't know if that's a normal thing, or a restaurant week thing because, to be honest, hubby always pays the bill. I do recommend this hidden gem of a place. It has a lot going for it and I've always enjoyed my visits here.

    Food: I ordered the harissa with poached eggs and it was good but felt like it needed something…read more The strawberry shortcake was delicious. Service: our server was a blonde woman, she was very sweet Ambiance: small quaint spot Misc: a little on the pricey side. Parking is easy

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