Lj&#x27;s Pizza Patio

The food at this establishment was very good and the flavor so rich and delicious I would recommend…read morethis establishment to anyone

Further east on Main St in Mesa, this is a small and cozy sandwich shop that has a decent size menu…read moreof sandwich and burger options for lunch. I ordered the special, a steak and onion sandwich, while my coworker order the Cuban. Both sandwiches were absolutely delicious and devoured. There is nothing specifically unique here. The sandwiches just have good ingredients, cooked well, and the combinations were thought out by someone who understands flavor profiles. The only thing that was out of place was the price point was probably $5 more per sandwich than I would typically like to pay for lunch. The uncharted is worth it (pun) given the nearby options, but does make it a place I would look to have catered or as a planned spend, rather than a spur of the moment lunch. Service was good, and staff friendly. Look forward to sharing this place with others. Thanks for having us.

Inside dining area

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Goat and Ram

4.7(179 reviews)

The pizza here is amazing, and I don't think the crust can be beat. Strangely enough, though, my…read morefavorite thing here is the huh. It comes with veggies and bread made from the pizza dough. It's so stinking good. I'm not a big beer drinker but my son is and he likes to come here. This is one of those places that you come to for the food and drink and perhaps not the ambiance. It's not that the decor is bad there's just not much to it. I will say, however, that every staff member I've talked to has been fantastic and friendly and helpful

Woooooow the reviews didn't disappoint. Drove 35 each way to finally try this place and it hits…read more The cheese pie with the smoked tomato sauce is sooooo incredible. It doesn't hurt the brewery also shares the space and has really nice beers. Also really amazing staff on both sides. If you've not been it's worth it even if it's a journey away. I'll be back for sure.

Order your pizza here.

GUILTY PLEASURE smoked tomato sauce . fresh pineapple . cup and char pepperoni . pickled fresno peppers . mozzarella

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SLOW YOUR EGG ROLL ground pork . sauteed cabbage, onions and carrots . mozzarella . house made sweet and sour . scallions . wonton strips

Against the Grain

4.5(97 reviews)

We came here last weekend when it was a little warm, they were doing their best to keep it cool…read more Kudos to the staff for being friendly and working hard! We had fried mushrooms which were so good! Fried fish and a side of tots and the pretzel bites are the best ever!! We often come here for just the pretzel bites! Also love the variety of dry goods we can buy!

Love this place! Went here on a whim because I needed someplace relaxing to study, and this place…read morewas exactly that. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, and the service was quick. Now, onto my order- a bagel and iced tea. The iced tea was great, no comments, and the bagel was absolutely delicious! You can tell they make it here. I was also pleasantly surprised to see that this place is also a grocery store of sorts, with really good prices. They also have board games, so if you're coming with friends, you won't be bored. I will be coming here again. A very lovely experience!

Loaded breakfast bowl!

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Oreo shake

Outcast Doughnuts

4.5(184 reviews)

I was in the area for an event and had some time to walk around to grab a snack. We saw Outcast…read moreDoughnuts from across the street and felt called to check them out. We were greeted by two friendly faces and asked if we visited before. The person behind the counter explained their array of offerings and was patient while we made a selection. There are a variety of donut flavors from plain to strawberry shortcake. In addition to donuts, they offer breakfast sanwiches, coffee, ice-cream, and cocktails. They also have a donut and beer flight! A bit spendy for a donut at $3.85 each or 4 for $15, but honestly, compared to other specialty donuts I've tried, this is worth it! The space was clean with plenty of seating. It was inviting and felt like a nice place to hang out for a bit. We opted for the maple as that's my go-to flavor and it did not disappoint! It was certainly sweet, but the glaze was well done. The layers are flaky, but also offered a bit of density, making the whole thing texturally enjoyable. We had to stop ourselves from indulging in another so as to not ruin our appetite, but we would certainly recommend and visit again!

Outcast doughnuts mainly sells... You guessed it, doughnuts. So normally, you save a bunch of money…read moreif you ever decided to buy bulk options. We decided to get a 4 pack of donuts which saves us a measly 40 cents... Which I've gotta say is the lowest discount I've ever seen for buying a pack. However, the doughnuts themselves were above average and they've got around 15 flavors to choose from. We also got a breakfast sandwich but those are pretty small as the bread they use is in the shape of a donut. Service was relatively friendly and I thought it was cool that they had a Switch if you wanted to play Mario Kart with your cronies.

S'mores

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Interior

Rebel Wine Lounge

4.7(54 reviews)

This is a really cute spot, but seating for the front most table is very low and made for some…read moreweird comfortable leaning forward for a tall guy like me. The servers were polished and friendly. I can only speak to the expresso martinis here. They look gorgeous. However, I've had a lot of expresso martinis in my adult life. These are the worst ivr ever had by a country mile. Imagine 4 oz expresso martini you like with about 2oz of water mixed in. That's how these tasted to me and my friends who also ordered these last Saturday night. Other food looked great but I can't speak to its taste.

It is my bestie's 40th bday coming up and I wanted to have a little brunch day for her so she…read morepicked this spot that I've never been too and she said it was good and she did not lie at all. We got seated right away on a Saturday and the server was absolutely amazing! I wanted a blend of tow of their breakfast sandwiches and she was able to make that happen. The mimosas were also such an amazing deal and the ambiance was so cute. I love quite far from Mesa but I told my friend I'll definitely keep coming back and try other items in the menu!

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Green Corner Restaurant

4.6(1.8k reviews)

3.0 mi

Family-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

I've been coming to Green Corner for a while now, and it's one of the few places that's…read moreconsistently excellent every single time. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and delicious, and you can really count on getting the same great quality with every visit. I honestly crave it at least once a week! Whether it's the perfectly seasoned meats, fresh salads, warm pita, or their amazing sauces, everything is packed with flavor. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the staff is always friendly. If you're looking for reliable, delicious Mediterranean food in Mesa, Green Corner is an easy 5-star recommendation. It's become one of my go-to spots, and I can't recommend it enough!

We arrived about 12:45pm and the restaurant was busy and had an inviting atmosphere. It's a counter…read moreservice restaurant where you order, pay and food is delivered. We ordered a Greek Salad with Gyro and a Vegetarian platter, retrieved our drinks and found a table. Our food arrived about 10 minutes later. The Greek Salad was delicious and included greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions and feta cheese. I added gyro as the protein and it was a generous portion. The Vegetarian plate was also generous and was enjoyed by my friend. It included three crispy falafel, hummus, tabouleh salad, baba ghannoug, 2 stuffed grape leaves and tahini sauce with pita bread. We look forward to returning. Highly recommended for delicious Greek food and generous portions at a fair price!

Green Corner Combo

Al Sham Chicken Combo

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Beef Kabob

The Nile Coffee Shop

3.9(294 reviews)

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The coffee wasn't bad, but this is a very "clean" eatery, which unfortunately I wasn't prepared…read morefor. So no milk, just alternative, as well as soy/tofu based meats and cheeses. For those who are needing that, it's perfect! Just not quite my jam. However, the space was quaint, and cozy. The service was nice and fast, and the coffee flavors were pretty tasty!

I honestly didn't know this was a vegan coffee shop until I asked for whole milk :(…read moreI ordered a strawberry matcha with soy milk and was not a fan. The drink itself tasted bland and wasn't sweet, it had more of a natural taste. *I loved the plants and the layout of this place* I saw this place on TikTok with the Photo Booth being the main attraction so it was busy the entire time. The pics weren't the best quality either so I don't get the hype!

Inside

Chili-Mac soup of the day

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Blueberry chai (dirty- 2 shots)

Que Chevere

4.7(188 reviews)

Amazing authentic Venezuelan food! I ordered the Arepa Reina Pepiada which comes with plantain…read morechips and it was delicious! It was quite filling and reasonably priced. Our waiter Nacho was very nice and accommodating and had great recommendations. There's a cotton candy vending machine that several kids used. It was pretty busy this Sunday afternoon.

Omg the food is fantastic. The vibe is super chill nothing fancy but food is awesome. The staff is…read moreattentive and busy clearly for good reason. It's fun to walk around in the area as well after dinner.

Venezuelan food

Cachapa with Queso Mano and ham

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12 West Brewing - Downtown Mesa

3.8(380 reviews)

1.3 mi

12 west is generally a solid option for food and drinks in Downtown Mesa. I used to really love…read morecoming here when Mike was one of the main bartenders, he made excellent cocktails. I've been here a bunch of times over the years. Giving 4 stars simply due a mix of experiences, good and meh. Most recently we sat at the cocktail bar ordered a beer & whiskey sour. Drinks came quickly but then it took a while for anyone to ask if we wanted food (we originally intended to). I think what happened is that our original bartender may have gone on break, while a new person coming on shift was busy doing things and didn't know to check with us since we already had drinks in front of us. It wasn't a major issue. It just created a long gap which gave us the option to decide to go elsewhere. We also noticed the beer we ordered was flat and we eventually let the new bartender know. She offered to get us a pint of something else but we had decided today wasn't our day at 12 West and move on. Typically beers are great, cocktails are solid, and food is good too. What seems to vary the most is service.

My husband and I stopped in for an impromptu lunch date over the weekend. The weather was perfect…read morefor sitting on the patio. We got a couple drinks as well as the popcorn chicken and Birria tacos. This wasn't our first time visiting this location and probably won't be the last. It's a great spot in downtown Mesa. There's ample seating for larger parties. They have a couple patio areas as well as a couple bars inside.

The Cellar

12 West Burger

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The Bread and Honey House Mesa

4.4(226 reviews)

0.9 mi

4/11/26: wonderful food, friendly & attentive staff, very colorful decor inside. Their part of a…read moresmall strip mall & they share dining space (and the kitchen?) with the taco place next door. While we were dining, it got very busy & as we were wondering where everyone was going to sit, people started walking through the glass door between the two eateries. Drinks: lots of choices. We opted for the $16 horchata flight (flan, strawberry, mocha, espresso). The former two were my favs because I don't like coffee, but my sister def enjoyed the latter two. Food: hefty breakfast sandwich w/ sausage, cream ala creme (biscuit & fruit), BHH French toast w/ bacon. The sammy was made w/ three eggs so it was a large sammy, kinda messy. I think they need to spread out the eggs a bit more so they cover more space & don't slip out from between the bun as easily. The hashbrowns were perfectly crispy. The French toast was also a hefty serving, especially w/ the bacon tacked on. The biscuit came out w/o the whipped cream, but the young gentleman quickly brought it out when I pointed out it was M.I.A. It was not as sweet as I was expecting; not sure I'd get that again. Service: great. Order at the counter, get a number, sit down, & it's brought to you -- and it was brought out very quickly. There's only one register but as people kept piling in & crowding the front door, the young dude who served us was fast to assist & soon came out w/ a tablet to start taking orders, too. Parking: plenty.

Serving delicious diner-style breakfast with a bright, cute atmosphere! This spot was within…read morewalking distance of our hotel while we were quickly in town. My husband had a breakfast burrito and I opted for the biscuit and gravy breakfast. Everything was fantastic...and particularly delicious after a long night of drinking. You order at the counter and seat yourself - but food was out quickly and made to order. They also had a fun menu of mimosas and breakfast cocktails!

Chorizo Omelette

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Karson K.

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2 years ago

LJ's Pizza is a hidden gem! I had the taco pizza, and it's everything you want in a Midwest-style taco pizza--crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor. The service was top-notch, and the owner, who's been running the place since 1973, is super friendly and personable. Highly recommend this spot for great food and a welcoming atmosphere! I'll definitely be back! read more

Joel O.

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7

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12 years ago

What a great little hidden gem! I had heard good things about LJ's and figured it was time to check it out for myself. Well, the rumors were true! Great thin crust pizza, quality service, short wait time, tasty wings, and all of it at a very reasonable price. Definitely a two-thumbs up choice! read more

Sherry F.

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5

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10 years ago

We picked up pizza from here because of the high ratings it had. The pizza was good, very fresh and super big portions....

Jorge L.

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3

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7 years ago

Great people, great atmosphere, and great food! No better combination. You're missing out if you haven't eaten at LJ'S.

Parrott Auto P.

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14 years ago

Great restaurant and Amazing Pizza!! I will definitely be returning soon!

C. L.

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3

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9 years ago

Place is awesome. Pizza taste just as good as it did 30 years ago!

Ken H.

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2

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13 years ago

This is my favorite pizza place. So happy that LJ'S is back

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