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    Lunch Time Cafe

    4.8 (98 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Thin bacon, ordered over easy eggs they were not as easy as id have liked
    Edward B.

    Went to my very trusty Yelp to find a good quick breakfast spot, one I hadn't tried before, decided to cross the 1-17 heading west‍ ‍. despite having a hard time finding real time up to date pricing. It's in a rough neighborhood. Started out ok ordered the Cecillia special, brought out in a timely manner, immediately noticed razor thin bacon ( as shown in pic.) As a huge carnivore kinda disappointed, however the Green salsa made up for it. Was going to give them a solid 4, until the owner out of the blue started in on politics loudly espousing very radical liberal rhetoric. Completely uncalled for and inappropriate. After retiring from Union Ironworks 28 yrs, and miltary disability, so 2 pensions i still supplement my income by doing gig work, so i understand about customer service. Rule mumber 1# don't bring up politics in front of customers/riders/clients. And thats why i have 5 ratings across multiple platforms I don't assume everybody shares my views. Especially when you are charging 14$ for a breakfast plate that used to go for 8$ in alot of places 3-4 yrs ago throughout the valley. I retired 3 yrs ago with no expectation of ever working again, but with inflation and higher cost im forced back into the workforce. So last thing i want to hear about while dining out is politics. I've reviewed many times over several platforms in different cities and countrys over the yrs, rarely do i ever leave bad reviews, i normally just leave it alone and skip the review entirely. This left a bad taste in my mouth. Its inappropriate even if he supported conservatives.

    Best place in the desert to have a sandwich. Fuck yeah
    Coy K.

    Holy shit get your ass in there and order a sandwich fuck all those franchise bullshit get in here and get you some soup and get you some friendly people get you some customer service get you somebody that can actually talk to another human being. Holy fuck was it good?

    Classic BLT with avocado
    Varina R.

    This is only my second time coming here but once again, Lunch Time exceeds my expectations. I ordered the classic BLT with avocado toasted, and it was amazing. There was an abundance of bacon, the bread was soft but toasty, the amount of each ingredient was perfect. Best BLT I've ever had. I also had the broccoli cheddar soup and it was pretty good. My kids had hot dogs which were huge! They loved them. The service was amazing. They made us feel at home and like family. The cafe was very clean and comfy. It's a little pricey but absolutely worth every bit of it.

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    The owners are so friendly, the food is delicious and the prices are very good! The soups are always tasty and hot!

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    Family owned and operated. Great food and awesome service. We need more of these local high quality joints and less cookie-cutter chains.

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    Favorite sandwich in Phoenix. Nothing beats the service and freshness here. I'm always coming here for lunch, it's the best!

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    Love this place!! The best soup and sandwiches - very fast service too. Lots of seating inside to enjoy your food

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    I have been eating here for 10 years. Delicious food and amazing service every time. Ingredients are fresh and bread is soft.

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    Fast and friendly service, great food, clean environment. What more do you need in this life?

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    Excellent Cordon Bleu! Went here because of the great reviews. Definitely the lunch spot!

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    Zookz Sandwiches

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    4.6
    (1.3k reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    First time to this location and its just as cute and clean as the other. Its also has a nice patio…read morewith misters and can be open to the weather on a nice day. We got the Zinger and Here Comes the Sun breakfast sandwiches, the potato sidekick, kale salad, and botanical drinks. I love that they have 2 caffeine free "tea" options! The eggs in the sandwiches were the perfect level of just slightly runny. And I don't know what magic bread they use but it never feels overly heavy. The potato sidekick is amazing! I would order that again to take home and serve with dinner. I love the kale salad and it never disappoints. Cool and sweet and getting your greens in is a win! Huge fan of Zooks and hope someday they can open a central Tempe location!

    I don't know how they do it, but these sandwiches have no flavor. The bread even tastes like…read morenothing. Just flavorless pockets of goo. I really don't understand how they can taste like nothing, but it's like eating a warm void. I think it's like in painting when you mix too many colors together and everything turns to mud.

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    Winner of the "Best Breakfast Sandwich in Arizona" Perfect for breakfast brunch or lunch. Amazing gluten-free bread!
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 No 20 Turkey, crisp bacon, cheddar, tomatoes, avocado and Zookz house-made sweet heat mustard sauce
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    Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

    Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

    3.9
    (380 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    Kitchen open late
    Full bar

    Cheba hut is an AZ staple for subs,drinks,and just chill vibes!…read more This is my first time at this location but I was in this area downtown. I was greeted promptly by employees ready to assist and take my order. I had drink at the bar while I waited for my food. Both didn't disappoint my drink and my food! I will definitely be back to this location if I'm in the area.

    I've driven by this place what feels like a million times but never stopped because the shopping…read morecenter always looks like it has no parking. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Cheba Hut is a cannabis-themed sub shop eatery, and parking ended up being manageable. The place was very busy when I arrived, so I grabbed a seat at the bar. The bartender was clearly juggling a lot but stayed friendly and personable. The place was super clean, and I immediately loved the laid-back neighborhood vibe near Roosevelt Row. I ordered the French dip sub along with a munchie- pretzel nugs. Cheba offers three sandwich sizes (Nug, Pinner, and Blunt), which makes ordering easy depending on your appetite. Everything came out fresh and flavorful, and the pretzel mugs were especially good, soft and salty, Parking here is a little more limited than some other locations, but overall I really enjoyed my first visit and was happy to learn there are multiple Cheba Hut locations around town. I'll definitely be back.

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    Panera Bread

    Panera Bread

    1.7
    (3 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Soooooooooo it's my wife's 52nd Birthday and I asked what she wanted for and it was the Panera You…read morePick 2. Pulled up and noticed "Be kind ..Short Handed"...sign.... Not uncommon Simple order of Tuna with Mozzarella on Brioche bun with Fuji Apple salad with an extra dressing. So wad not put off about having to wait 6 minutes to hear that Brioche would be an extra charge as well as the extra dressing.. Even not put off waiting g for 11 minutes in parking spot 1 for the food. What Pisses Me Off is a Simple order Delivered to my wife Was met by Ummmmmmm we have a problem. Saled: Chicken was buried under old Iceberg lettuce cut offs, not a full Pecan could be constructed forensics of ALL chips of pecan .. Why were there WONTONS....? PAID EXTRA for additional additional sales dressing and got, what I would call partial oil &vinegar dressing minis vinagar..of all things vinegar..? The Sandwich....where to start...! Paid for but did not get A sliver of Mozzarella Asked for Tuna Sandwich (Historically purchased made even the club look like it was on a diet)....Sad.. Wife said less than 1 Tablespoon of Tuna smothered with onions.. Side note: with Sandwich Castoffs I made a Black Forest Ham and Canadian Bacon on Provolone. THE MEATY TOMATOES WERE GRAND...! SO MY son and I made Home Made Phu Green Onion, Spicy Sausage and Saracha topper... Felt so bad I modified my meal to feed my wife and ate the Cast-Off Sandwich and fed her butter covered Ramen... At leash she was happy.. About something.... So Sad...used to not mind paying for Good Food.... But now Just overpaid foe Basically...THE WRONG DAMN ORDER...! EPIC & SAD

    The employees at cashier area were friendly. We ate in house as it was 5pm. They had ONE other…read moretable in use. My ONLY complaint was there was not enough food! For $40 ($38 to be exact) you SHOULD be satisfied & not hungry! We could've gone to Red Lobster across the street and gotten REALLY FULL. This Panera Bread (Metro) location I noticed has EXTREMELY NEGATIVE reviews as far as the food goes. I felt bad for my man spending $40 and we BOTH were still hungry!

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    Romanelli's Italian Deli

    Romanelli's Italian Deli

    4.5
    (878 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    As former New Yorker & new transplant to Phoenix I was happy to see a legit Italian deli. I had the…read more#7 Italian Stallion, & my sp had meatball sub. Next time we may decide to share a sandwich bc they were decent sized. After we ate we did some shopping, found a few things that our supermarket didn't carry. We'll be back to try some of the other sandwiches. It was worth the 20 minute drive for us.

    We've been searching for an Italian deli and bakery that reminds us of the great spots on the East…read moreCoast, and this is probably the closest we've found in the Valley. Overall, there were definitely more hits than misses. The deli offers an impressive variety of hot foods. The sandwiches coming out of the kitchen looked fantastic, and there are plenty of pasta dishes and traditional Italian entrées available as well. We didn't order a hot meal on this visit, but we'll definitely be back to try one. The market section is also worth browsing. They carry a wide selection of pastas, sauces, olive oils, canned tomatoes, and other Italian staples. My only suggestion would be to expand the specialty pasta selection with options like squid ink, spinach, or roasted red pepper varieties. Of course, we couldn't leave without visiting the bakery case. We brought home an assortment of Italian cookies, a black and white cookie, a Napoleon, chocolate cannolis, and a brownie. The brownie was the one item that didn't impress us, but everything else was delicious and tasted fresh. One thing to be aware of is parking. The lot is quite small, and both we and several other customers ended up parking across the street. It's not necessarily something the business can control, but it's worth mentioning if you're visiting during a busy time. The fact that this shop has been around for decades says a lot about the quality and loyal customer base they've built over the years. Overall, we had a very good experience and are looking forward to returning to explore more of the deli offerings.

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    Love the authentic vibe and the people.
    Love the authentic vibe and the people.
    Meatball Sub
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