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    Monroe's Kitchen

    4.4 (21 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Spaghetti and meatballs
    Amy S.

    We decided to try something new for our double date night out. The location is in the older part of Buckeye. It is nicely decorated with low lights and greenery. Service was awesome and fast. Our drinks were barely empty before we were refilled. Our food came out in a reasonable time as well. I ordered the chicken with spinachi pasta that had a white sauce base. It was a large portion so I took half of it home. The plate came with some delicious garlic bread. My husband ordered the spaghetti and meatballs. He enjoyed it but noted a bit of spice to it. Our friends had the flatbread and Philly sandwich. Taste was on par. We finished out the evening with a shared slice of the peach crumb cheesecake that featured bits of a honey glaze. Yum! We are hoping to try it out for breakfast soon.

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    Sandy L.

    I really hate writing a mid-level review of a new place, especially in downtown Buckeye where we desperately need businesses to be successful. However, honest criticism is needed for change to be made, and I really hope that they can work towards being successful. The place is clean. It's not new, and tables/chairs are mismatched, but it's a clean diner style setting. This was a one man show in the front of the house. He was doing to go orders, taking orders, bring food, the whole thing. We were there for lunch and it got quite busy with new people saying they had come across reviews on Facebook. That's why we were there too. The food. Oh, the food. A turkey & brie sandwich - asked what kind of bread. The options were white or wheat. For an Italian "inspired" restaurant, this would have been a lot better option on the focaccia that they already have. The sandwich had 2 slices of deli turkey, a piece of rubbery, wilted lettuce, tomato, roasted red pepper, and melted brie. It was on toasted sandwich bread. Served with a bag of chips Meatball panini was 2 meatballs per half, served on focaccia bread. Nothing fancy. Comes with a bag of chips. The soup. I have had my shared of canned soup in my life. This soup looked and tastes EXACTLY like Progressonsoup, with Acini de Pepe pasta added to it. Service was fast, but we got there before the crowd came in. I really do hope that they can work to make it a place that locals can enjoy, but based off the menu today, I can't even do my normal "3 strikes you're out" rule. Given 3 stars for being clean and fast, with a friendly server. Hopefully room for potential.

    Burrata pesto appetizer
    Veronica G.

    My husband and I came out to dinner. We really enjoyed the Burrata pesto appetizer. The red pesto was so delicious. My husband ordered the Gnocchi and sausage pesto and I had the Chicken Parmigiana. We came less than an hour to closing and the only in person diners. The waiter was very attentive and honest about his recommendations. We will definitely come back to try breakfast.

    Scott B.

    Great place,great food and great service. Will totally be back there soon . Nice chill place

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    2 months ago

    Dinners are amazing at this place! The waitress is very friendly! Salad and pizza are the two favorites of my family!

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    4 months ago

    Very good food. Been there a few times and never had a bad meal. Sidewinders are yummy

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    This place is fantastic. Excellent food and service. Have eaten here many times and always have a great meal. Prices are very reasonable.

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    Large portions and really good food. The staff and the owner are really friendly. Everyone that we have taken there likes the food.

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    Ask the Community - Monroe's Kitchen

    Is the where the 25/35 restaurant use to be?

    No. That is now The Heritage @ Old Town. Monroe's is where Nana's & Tata's was. North side directly across the street.

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    4.5
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    One of the best breakfasts I've had in a decade…read more Over the years, Americans have converted breakfast to a corporate affair. Today, our breakfasts are experienced at places like "Over Easy," "First Watch," "Village Inn," and "Denny's." It's industrial breakfast. The old-fashioned, mom-and-pop diners are as rare as a hen's tooth. But not in Buckeye, Arizona. The Heritage is a welcome return to the great, neighborhood breakfast counters of old. It's privately owned and the owner, Kevin, greets you and stops by your table. "That's great," you say. But what about the food? And that's where The Heritage makes its name. Let's start with the homemade, pillowy sourdough English muffins. Most places use some industrial-food English muffin preserved with disgusting ingredients like L-Cysteine. These aren't those. These are like your grandma made. They're soft, yeasty circles of beauty with just enough sourdough taste to send your tastebuds into bread heaven. They're a far cry from your basic English muffin. On to the eggs. Most breakfast restaurants use liquid eggs from the restaurant supply. They come in big bags, bereft of nutritious value and flavor, but full of preservatives. Not these. The Heritage uses fresh eggs and they've perfected how to make them fluffy, buttery, and perfectly-cooked. No brown spots or runny middles. It's egg perfection. The sausage is really different. These are not your usual Sysco or Shamrock greasy pucks. They're thin and fresh and meaty and just slightly spicy (not hot just slightly herby). They're a subtle flavor surprise. And fork tender. The potatoes are little cubes of rich goodness. Cooked just right and golden brown. They're excellent. To finish off the breakfast, Heritage serves a luscious Carmel pecan roll with a vanilla glaze. I liked it but it was slightly dry if I want to be ridiculously nit-picky. But most people wouldn't even notice. All of it is served by some smiling young women who were working hard and answering lots of questions. The entire service experience was pleasant, friendly, and efficient. On a Saturday morning the place was PACKED so service was slightly slow. Though nothing like a crazy morning at Over-Easy or First Watch. What an amazing and pleasant surprise this little restaurant is. Their breakfast burrito looked excellent and everybody around us was raving about it. I'll try that next. The menu is small but efficient and contains some little gems. Give the cinnamon roll a try too! This is an absolute must for breakfast or brunch. And I hear the owner is thinking about offering dinner in the near future. A needed find in a historic building in old downtown Buckeye. A new favorite.

    The family and I usually stop by for their breakfast, which is always great. This time we came a…read morelittle closer to noon, so I decided to order the Heritage Signature Burger. It's a smash burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, smash sauce, and pickle. You get the option of chips, fries, or a side salad. I ordered it no onions, double patty, with fries. If I had to rate it, I'd say 7/10. The fries were just cooked enough and almost had a hint of being undercooked. The burger itself was pretty tasty, but if the bun was a little softer, I would've given it a solid 9/10. Still, their breakfast is always delicious, and that's usually what keeps us coming back.

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    First Watch

    First Watch

    3.5
    (39 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$

    On our second visit, I was more disappointed with this place. Our first visit was during their soft…read moreopening. It was at that time I discovered almost everything on the menu has some form of citrus in it. As one of the less-common allergies to be exposed to, I was careful with what I ordered during that visit, and the first time, during the soft opening, the server helped me find something that would not trigger my allergy. This morning, our second visit, we went back. I knew the place was a potential trigger for me. I mentioned to our server about my allergy and that I was having a difficult time finding something that would work for me, and she just kind of shrugged her shoulders and walked away. This non-verbal action basically said "figure it out on your own." I thought I found something on the menu that would work, and ordered it. I do not recall the menu description having any indication of a trigger for me. I thought I was safe. The chickachanga was SMOTHERED in hollandaise. Normally, I can handle hollandaise and be tolerable with my allergy. First Watch's hollandaise is made with far more lemon than reasonably needed. My husband tasted the sauce and even said "Wow! That is SUPER lemony!" I get lemon and lime are flavors to brighten some flavor profiles, but almost every dish on their menu has it. Arugula dressed in lemon, their fresh drinks are all based in lemon juice, their hollandaise has more lemon than needed, the list goes on. Fortunately, for my allergy, it's mild. I wont die from exposure, I will, however, be incredibly uncomfortable for the rest of the day. But, what if it was something more common? Would that same server shrug her shoulders and walk away when a food allergy is mentioned? No matter what kind of deal or promise is made, I cannot go back. The lack of concern from the server is what made that decision for me. There's a better sit-down breakfast/brunch place across the street that doesnt slather everything in citrus.

    New restaurant in the area of Costco off the 10 and verrado. It's cute outside and in, very clean…read moreand well maintained. The staff were very friendly and the service was quick. We ordered the biscuits and turkey gravy, and the chipotle steak and queso hash. Normally we ordered extra gravy for the biscuits at other first watch's, but this one provided enough without requesting extra. Both meals were great. We will definitely be back - convenient location, friendly staff and good food!

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    3.3
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    We came here because it was highly recommended as a place to visit in Buckeye, but it didn't meet…read moreexpectations. The building is old, which is fine it actually gives it character and charm inside. The issue is that it doesn't feel well maintained. The floors were dirty, and the bathrooms were also not clean, which took away from the overall experience. Customer service was nice. The lady with black hair who helped us was very friendly, and honestly, she made the experience a bit better. I almost feel bad pointing this out, but even small details stood out like her shoes looking dirty, not worn out, just not clean. I ordered the chile relleno, and it was my first time having it with red sauce. Not a big deal, but the sauce was surprising. It tasted more like Taco Bell sauce than an actual chile-based sauce. It definitely didn't resemble a chile colorado or anything close to a New Mexico or Anaheim chile flavor. The consistency was thick, more like a barbecue sauce, very similar to those packet sauces. The portions are big, which is a plus, but the flavor just isn't there. Overall, customer service is good, the building has charm, but the cleanliness is an issue, and the food doesn't stand out. Prices are okay maybe a little high for the location and condition of the place, but not extremely expensive.

    Wild West Cowboy Steakhouse - Buckeye, AZ…read more Baby back ribs? Delicious. Carne asada nachos? Tasty and hard to stop eating. Service was above par -- friendly, quick, and on point. If you want to disappear for an hour, avoid all drama, and enjoy a quiet, tasty meal where nobody will think to look for you, this is the spot. Great food, peaceful vibe, and zero stress. Highly recommend. Jordan

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