Asked Sage for opinions about the menu, she was very kind, super helpful, and had a great…read morepersonality that made me want to come in more often to eat.

I love the food here I really recommend it…read more It's fresh delicious a large selection of vegan and vegetarian options

Culinary Gangster is a great lunch spot! They have a cute patio with umbrellas and the workers are…read morealways friendly. My favorite dish is the chicken avocado quinoa bowl.

I recently had lunch at Culinary Gangster and was not disappointed!…read more This is a small local business that is fast casual style. You order at the counter and then they bring you your food. If you order a drink, you are given a cup to fill up on your own, which I liked. I went with an Arnold Palmer with Iced Green Tea so I could make it exactly like I like it! There is limited seating but we found a booth no problem during a busy weekday lunch hour. My lunch date / business colleague enjoyed his Chicken Avocado Quinoa bowl and I enjoyed my Greek Salad with Salmon. Portions are pretty large and neither of us finished! Prices are reasonable. I believe they do a solid takeout and catering business and would definitely return for breakfast or lunch or to takeout / cater. Thanks CG!

Had dinner there with my nephew. So delicious! Will definitely go back on my next visit.read more

We usually go to the Pita Jungle in Arcadia, but we happen to be up by Desert Ridge today and I had…read morea craving for their chicken del Sol. It's really difficult for me to order anything else on the menu although they have a huge variety and someday I really ought to try that! My husband seems to have the same trouble he always orders a Gyro. We literally stare at the menu in an order the same thing every time The chicken del sole was excellent as always, and I end up taking half of it home for lunch. The next day the little cheesy bread things are wonderful too. My husband's gyro was as expected. Some of the chairs are really beat up for some reason (?) Service was pretty good and the place was getting busy when we left so it's a popular spot. Lunch $37 before tip so not an inexpensive lunch by any means.

There is service, and then there is hospitality…read more Service is taking an order, delivering a drink, clearing a plate and doing everything expected of you. Hospitality is noticing. Last night at Humble Oysters & Bubbles was one of those rare reminders of what genuine hospitality actually looks like. Humble Bistro and Humble Oysters are close to our home, so we visit both fairly often. We decided on dinner last minute and originally walked into Humble Bistro because my wife loves their Caesar salad with the crispy Brussels sprouts. And admittedly, it really is that good. There was about an hour wait, so we walked next door to Humble Oysters instead. My wife ordered a salad there, but barely touched it. Chef Jorge, who I have seen countless times walking through the restaurants, talking with guests and checking on tables, noticed. That part matters. We didn't complain. We didn't ask for anything. He simply noticed. He came over and asked if everything was okay. We laughed and explained that she had really wanted the Caesar from next door, but we didn't want to wait an hour for a table. Five minutes later, Chef Jorge walked over to the bar carrying that Caesar salad from Humble Bistro. No request. No production. He just did it. And somehow, that wasn't even the first example of hospitality that evening. Earlier, I ordered a glass of wine they had unfortunately run out of. Instead of the bartender returning empty-handed and asking me to pick something else, she came over with another bottle and offered me a taste. I ultimately decided I wanted a cocktail instead. Her response? She poured me half a glass of the wine anyway and essentially said, "Sip on this while I make your cocktail." Such a small gesture. Yet somehow those are the ones you remember. Then, to finish the evening, owner Tim stopped by. What could have been the obligatory owner "How was everything?" turned into a genuine 15-minute conversation. And that's when everything made sense. Hospitality like this doesn't happen accidentally. When it radiates from the owner, to the chef, to the bartender, to the rest of the staff, you're seeing culture. Restaurants spend enormous amounts of time trying to teach hospitality. But the best hospitality rarely feels taught. It feels instinctive. It's noticing the untouched salad. It's bringing something from the restaurant next door without being asked. It's pouring someone a little wine while they wait for their cocktail. It's an owner taking 15 minutes to genuinely talk with the people sitting at his bar. Food gives you a reason to visit a restaurant. Hospitality gives you a reason to return. Last night reminded me just how powerful the difference can be.

Humble Bistro is our go-to spot for happy hour, lunch, or dinner. Recently I came for lunch and…read moredecided to try something new. I ordered The Kosher, one of their "Humble Etta's" options. It's their take on bruschetta, although I'd describe it more as a flatbread. It comes topped with honey smoked salmon, jalapeño cream cheese, red onion, crispy fried capote capers, chili oil, lemon, and parsley. The flavors were good, especially the honey smoked salmon, but unfortunately it had very little jalapeño cream cheese. Without it, the flatbread was a little dry. I also would have loved a little more chili oil and lemon. The cream cheese would have added the richness it needed. Thankfully, our other dishes were great. We ordered the Smorgasbord, which is consistently fabulous, and split the Humble Caesar, one of our all-time favorites. Those two dishes never disappoint. Humble Bistro continues to be one of favorites. If I order The Kosher again I would ask they make sure and add cream cheese.

While visiting our family in Phoenix, we needed lunch during the week while I was working in our…read moretimeshare. Hubby went to Tryst twice and grabbed us lunch. Always on the hunt for something healthy for lunch. We tried their Ruben since that's what they're famous for but subbed out the meat for turkey. Sandwich was delicious. The first time we tried their shrimp, lettuce wraps with the turkey Ruben and the second time we tried their summer rolls with the turkey Ruben. The only downside regarding the shrimp lettuce wraps, is that the lettuce didn't hold up very well even 10 minutes from the restaurant to our timeshare. Even though the lettuce was by itself next to the shrimp filling the lettuce wilted super fast. I do have to say the taste was on point though. Overall, their food tasted fresh, clean, and healthy. Since I was working, I forgot to take pictures of the food. My bad.

Nothing changes a good experience like not getting any service for a while. So an alert.... ***This…read moreplace doesn't have the staff to run this operation. We waited almost half hour for someone to simply come pick up our order. & I think it wasn't more only cause I got up to please ask someone for service. There's no worse waste than a lovely place in an amazing location with an out of the park menu but no one to delivery or service. Itssssss a waste!

Food 10/10 Service 10/10…read moreAtmosphere 10/10 Newer cafe in north Scottsdale, super delicious breakfast sandwiches!! You can tell it's very good quality food, even though for the portion it's slightly overpriced(we are in Scottsdale haha! Extremely worth it!). Dalgona coffee also super delicious, creamy, good espresso flavor, and just the right amount of sweet.

came here to study one day and ordered whatever the guy at the counter recommended. 10/10 breakfast…read moresandwich and the whipped coffee was different, but i liked it. good clean quiet atmosphere too. it's just a little overpriced in my opinion for me to become a regular here. the taste is amazing tho!

Tristin was our server today. She was amazing 10/10 service. She was helpful and welcoming. Hope…read morewhen I come back, we get her again!!

I love the menu and atmosphere!!…read more A little pricey, but 100% worth it!!! The Poké bowl was amazing!

The wings were interesting…read more The brussel sprouts were really good. The steak was yummy.

I met a friend at Cook & Craft for happy hour and was pleasantly surprised the menu has changed…read moresince my last visit. They've added more drink options and new food items, which made it feel fresh and fun again. We grabbed seats at the bar and shared the Brussels sprouts and the Burata Caprese, both were great and perfect for splitting. We asked for the bacon on the side of the Brussels, which they accommodated no problem. I loved seeing new items like fish tacos, the tuna tostada, and a charcuterie board now offered on the happy hour menu. They also kept favorites like the cauliflower wings and deviled eggs, which have always been solid. Drink-wise, my friend ordered an espresso martini. I started with the Paloma, but it tasted a little too sweet for me--the grapefruit juice seemed off. I switched to a glass of Pinot Noir and was happy. Cook & Craft is a cute spot with an outdoor patio area. I definitely want to go back again to try more of the new additions to their happy hour.

I LOVE EMMA!!!! she is so helpful andEmma consistently demonstrates an exceptional work ethic that…read moresets a high standard for everyone around her. She approaches every task with a rare blend of precision and creative problem-solving, ensuring that not only are deadlines met, but the quality of the output is always superior. Her ability to navigate complex challenges with a calm, focused demeanor makes her an invaluable asset to any team.

You'll find Cafe Zupas at Desert Ridge Marketplace. I decided I wanted a pesto chicken sandwich on…read morewheat bread. Service was very quick and pleasant. I found all their staff to be very nice. I ate my comp chocolate covered strawberry first. I also got an açai berry drink, which was very refreshing. The sandwich was delicious; freshly made. There could've been more pesto in there, but still was good. Very reasonable price for a sandwich. Shared parking and Wi-Fi in the building.

First off, the outside of this building looks so welcoming, and you walk in and it practically…read morescreams, "Hey you, come eat a plant and feel better about your life choices." Inside, the vibe is excellent and cleaner than my search history. Contrary to some of the other reviews I've read, my service was incredibly fast and efficient. To be fair, we walked in well after the lunch rush, but the staff was still totally on top of it. As for the food, my friends ordered The Club and The Grinder, and both absolutely loved them. I went with the Moroccan Turkey, and oh my god, I loved everything about it. The standout players were definitely the Greek yogurt sauce and that red wine vinaigrette. Absolutely incredible flavor combo. That said... unless my friends and I have suddenly hit a massive growth spurt, the portions could definitely be a bit larger for what you're paying. We're in Scottsdale, not a micro-portion tasting menu in Paris. Feed us, ChopShop! The real plot twist of the meal was the BBQ potato chips. I thought they were absolute perfection. However, they caused a full-on culinary debate in our group. They lean pretty sweet and have this distinct Indian-spice vibe going on. If you're expecting standard backyard-barbecue Lays, you're going to be confused. Half the table was questioning their entire existence, while I was busy hoarding the bag. Come for the great food and healthy atmosphere, just maybe grab a snack beforehand if you're starving--and prepare your palate for the chip controversy.

I think I'll have to frequent another location because the girls here really take their time…read moretalking to each other and looking at their phones. I placed my order at the self-serve kiosk and waited for about 7 minutes before I asked about my order. Nobody else was ahead of me. And the Muscle Malt Shake I ordered didn't taste "malty" at all. Edit to add: Thank you for replying. I feel that I should add that it wasn't 7 minutes from when I ordered to when the girl finished making my protein shake. It was 7 minutes until she even started putting the ingredients together in the blender. Meanwhile, one girl was taking her time making a sampler platter, and the other girl was on her phone talking about a non-work related topic with her elbows on the table. I took a photo of when the girl finally started my order but then huddled with the other girl for 2 minutes over the cell phone.