Instant nostalgia walking in as this location used to be a 5 & Diner that I'd been frequenting…read moresince the 1990s with my Nanny (British for Grandma). I'd been meaning to try this location after seeing a few of my fellow Yelper friends review this place. Just like they said, this place did not disappoint! Serving up quality diner food with friendly service, classic hits, and blast from the past decor. What We Ordered: - Steak & Eggs: Under $20?! Count me in! Seasoned well and cooked perfectly to order for both the over easy eggs and medium rare steak. Breakfast perfection! - Patty Melt: My boyfriend said it was delicious, and the small bite I tried was great. You can tell they season their burger patties. Honestly, we both left very impressed as all the food was seasoned well and cooked beautifully. Who says diner food can't be done well?! Nana Dee's has set the standard for diner food!

Thanks Nana Dee's and our wonderful waitress, Valerie - that's 3 gentlemen extremely well-fed and…read moretaken care of. Delicious and plentiful food, recommended by Valerie - difficult to get out of our seats to close out and get back on the road, truth be told. I had the burrito special (ginormous and the salsa on the side with hash browns was excellent); my two colleagues had Ultimate Lumberjacks that did not disappoint. Lovely, well-kept and bright American Diner experience with vibrant decor to keep your eyes busy while you have a short wait for your food. Valerie was there every step of the way to ensure our needs were met and our questions were answered. First Class experience - thank you

Had lunch here and it was about a 10 min wait to get in. There is an iPad at the front door to put…read moreyour name on the wait list. Small footprint in the Mekong Plaza. Ordered the pork and chives dumplings, XLB, and Beef chow fun. Service was expedient and waters were already preset on the table. There was a QR code on the table that allowed you to order online or if you waited a few more minutes, server will come over and take your order. All of our food came fast... within about 10-15 min. Chow fun had the wok hay ( wok air that makes food taste good) and thick slices of velveted beef slices. Pork and chive dumpling and XLB were juicy and moist and delicious with the ginger black vinegar chili oil sauce. I really like the food here and staff moves fast. Great place for a quick lunch.

Great little dumpling place!…read more The place is small, with limited seating, so be prepared to wait a little, though we didn't wait long! Maybe 20 minutes? The staff was all really friendly which surprised me because I swear they never stopped! They were busy but still kind and attentive! We ordered the spicy dumplings and the Hong Kong Fried Rice! The Boas were good, but the dough was a little thicker than I'm used to. So I felt full rather quickly! The fried rice however, 10/10 NO NOTES!!! Best fried rice I think I've ever had!! Totally worth the drive. Will be back for sure!!

Outstanding food and service!! Warm welcome when we entered this establishment....I was also very…read moreimpressed with the proprietor of this wonderful establishment. The food is prepared fresh and you can tell there's a lot of thought and love they go into each sandwich. I got the French dip with fries and it was amazing! I definitely want to come back soon and try more items off their menu. pretty big lunch rush so plan accordingly, it's not a huge place, but they do have a nice outdoor dining area.

A cute little eatery in the heart of downtown Mesa…read more Our server was simply fantastic, delivering service with a smile. My partner ordered a grilled cheese sandwich served with a tomato soup and she gleefully ate all in front of her. It's not often that I witness Cubanos on the menu and so that was my order served with French fries, extra crispy, please. My Cubano was near perfect let down only by sweet versus dill pickles. That's simply my personal preference and did not get in the way of my sucking down the whole sandwich and most of the fries. We will definitely return and I heartedly recommend to those who have not yet been. Cheers!

Our server Noah immediately stood out because he was super attentive the entire time without being…read moreoverbearing. You can tell he actually cares about the dining experience and keeps up with his tables really well. Service alone was a 10 out of 10. Before coming in, we saw reviews complaining about a 20 minute wait for the food, but honestly that did not bother us because they let us know right away that the chicken is made fresh and would take around 15 minutes. If you know good fried chicken, you already know fresh chicken is worth the wait. I would rather wait a little longer for crispy, hot chicken than get something sitting under a heat lamp. And let me tell you, the chicken came out exactly how fried chicken should be. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, piping hot, and perfectly seasoned. The crunch had that fresh fry texture where you can actually hear it when you bite into it. For sides, I got the okra and mac and cheese. It was my first time trying fried okra and now I completely understand the hype. The seasoning on it was insanely good, especially paired with the Louisiana hot sauce. Definitely ask for the yellow peppers too because they add this juicy little pop of heat and crunch that takes the chicken to another level. Overall: 10 out of 10 service 10 out of 10 food 10 out of 10 atmosphere If you actually love fried chicken and appreciate fresh food made right, this spot is absolutely worth checking out.

The BEST fried chicken is here. Service is always fast and the workers are always nice. The chicken…read morealways tastes good and it is freshly made. The mac and cheese as a side is my favorite. Prices are reasonable.

Why haven't I tried Cheddar's sooner?! I started with the…read morechips and queso, which were so good, and then ordered the New Orleans Pasta for my main meal. It comes with chicken, shrimp, and sausage and OMG -- it was amazing. I don't know what they do with their sauce, but I seriously want the recipe. It was that good. On top of the great food, the prices are super reasonable. And for $5, you can get a Tito's and cranberry -- anytime, any day. I don't know many restaurants offering deals like that anymore. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. Great food, great prices, and definitely a new go-to spot. We'll absolutely be back.

Never thought I'd have to make a negative post for this restaurant, but it's time to speak up…read more I used to love coming here a few years ago for my steaks/carrots. I'm the only one of my family who still kept making a 30+ minute drive because it was a decent price for decent quality. They also have amazing carrots (sometimes). Over the years, especially nowadays, I cannot say the same thing now. You may get a good steak, or it may be a horrible steak. It may be seasoned perfectly, or you can receive overseasoned/underseasoned. You can order how you want your steak, but it depends on the cook. You may get an overcooked steak or undercooked. You may receive only part of your order if you order takeout. The carrots may be absolutely delicious one time, horrible the next time. Quality control is a major issue here recently. I have always been the one in my family to say "Oh it's not a big deal, I'm sure they're busy and just got the order wrong," etc. but this time I cannot think of an excuse. To order an 8 oz steak, paying for an 8 oz steak - only for that steak to have an absurd amount of fat to where it basically turned into around 5 oz, I am genuinely speechless this time. I am a regular customer here, and while I've had really horribly made food and really well made food, this inconsistency is not okay. I don't think the 30+ minute drive is worth it anymore after this experience. I have also noticed the managers that work here now compared to a few years back don't really seem to care if they get your business or not. You can tell them part of your order is wrong, and they stare at you as if you'll gladly eat it anyway until you have to verbalize that you would like it redone. Overall, it's been a pretty bad experience lately, and I just don't see it being worth it anymore. Edit: I decided to give them another shot today, the manager I spoke to was very kind about everything after I had explained what had happened last time and said they would make sure it would not happen. I do appreciate how kind they were. Fingers crossed on the meal tonight!

All Pierogi Kitchen came highly recommended from several sources, so I was super excited to give it…read morea try. Per the recommendation from other reviews, I made a reservation for a week night just in case. There are so many combinations of foods you can try, from only pierogis, potatoes, sausages, cabbage rolls, to a mix plate of any of the above and more! I wanted to try a little bit of everything, so I got the potato and sausage plate, which came with 6 pierogi, 2 potato pancakes, and smoked kielbasa. With the pierogis, you can also choose from a wide variety of options: potato, meat, and/or cheese. I feel like you really can't go wrong with any of the pierogis as they are the star of the show. Even though it was a random weeknight, it still got pretty busy with all tables occupied at its busiest. After dinner, we checked out the market attached to the restaurant. They have frozen pierogis from their restaurant you can buy and take home to make yourself. There's also a wide variety of foods specific to this region.

What I got : Obolon beer…read more Spicy dill pickles Combo plate ( 6 pierogi and a pork cabbage roll) pan fried 3 farmers cheese with chives and 3 potato mushroom and onion First timer came with my friends and one that's a regular who vouched for this spot and I gotta say this was amazing ! Not over reacting I know I have nothing to compare this to as it was my first time ever having this kind of food a holy cow was it good to me it was like mini Cornish pastrys in a way but way better the consistency of the farmers cheese was so good. It really does taste like a cross between like ricotta and maybe like feta or something or Parmesan while the potato mushroom and onion one I instantly fell in love with I was like give me 50 in my head after I had onexD if you're afraid of the spicy dill pickles because of it being spicy, do you not even worry about it I'm a white girl level zero spice tolerance and it was not spicy at all. I really enjoyed them. I thought it was a perfect combination with the food and the cabbage roll was pretty good. I wanna try the mushroom and rice version next time as I think I would like it way more. I literally have no complaints about this place. Everything was fantastic even the Beer. I just picked a random one and it turned out good nice malt lager and they have a mini shop inside as well. If you wanna buy any food that's related to what they serve there as well as they have a frozen section of handmade pierogies that you can take home that they handmade. I recommend the spot 100%. I'm definitely coming back here.

Why is this gem not open more with a regular menu!? The food was unexpectedly incredible! I would…read morehave gone back the next day to eat again if they were open. Please, please be open more with a full menu. I will be planning my schedule around next pop up :)

The first time we ate at Tucked Away It was a regular full-time restaurant. We enjoyed the food…read morewith its New Mexican twist. If I remember correctly, the chef studied with Bobby Flay. Much to our dismay, the restaurant was closed to focus on catering. Luckily, though, It reopens for pop-ups. This morning I saw an Instagram post announcing that there would be a brunch pop up today, so we got up and got ready to go. It really is tucked away in the corner of plaza and goodbye Safeway. Inside is a small dining room with a bar, and through the rolling doors is a patio with outdoor seating. You can see the kitchen through the plexiglass divider, and there is bar seating along the divider so you can watch the cooking. There's a great, colorful mural on one wall and some fun lighting fixtures and art. Today's pop up was packed when we arrived. We grabbed the last two chairs which were on the bar overlooking the kitchen. The menu had seven choices. Of course we ordered two different things so we could share, but we skipped cocktails. We ordered: *Steak chilaquiles Christmas style (both red and green chile) served with a side of beans and talked with an egg *Green chili pork hash served with a side of beans talked with an egg Both were delicious! We both ordered scrambled eggs, and I'm pretty sure it was more than an egg. I'm not sure how they cook those eggs but they were the best ever. The pinto beans had green chili in it and was so good. I'm from New Mexico, and these tasted like the beans that you rarely find outside of New Mexico. The steak on my chilaquiles was really good - - thin sliced and tender. I was able to easily cut it with just a butter knife. The pork in the hash was so yummy. What are scrumptious brunch! It was nice to sit overlooking the kitchen, as it was quite a show to watch the chef. I was amazed at how over easy eggs were tossed and caught in the pan without the yolks breaking. Heck, I can't even flip eggs with a spatula without breaking the yolk! Anytime I've overlooked a chef cooking, I'm totally in awe of their amazing skills, and this was no different. I really recommend Tucked Away, just as I did when it was a regular restaurant. Follow them on Instagram to be alerted to pop ups. You won't regret it!

Not your average dive bar... really great food excellent service and really cool ambience. This is…read moremy new favorite hangout in Scottsdale. Jessica, my waitress was really awesome and very friendly and helped me pick out some really great things on the menu. I had the Reuben sandwich with sweet potato fries. The German pretzel bites with beer, cheese and the churros with ice cream and a few beers and I have to say the prices are excellent and the food is incredibly good and I don't say that lightning most dive bars are just good for the ambience and a few cheap drinks. This place is great all around. Also, their patio area is dog friendly, so I was able to bring my little furry friend with me and he hung out and laid down near the table. Another bonus.

Met up with a few guys here after work on a Friday and the place was packed. Definitely a lively…read morelocal hotspot vibe. You can tell right away this is the kind of place regulars come back to often. Food I didn't try much food, but I did have the cheese crisp and it was solid. Light, flaky, and more like an open-faced tostada than a quesadilla. It came topped with green chili and chicken, and everything worked well together. Based on that, I'd expect the rest of the menu to be consistent, even if it's not trying to reinvent the wheel. Service Service was efficient, especially considering how busy it was. No complaints here... you can tell the staff knows how to handle a full house and keep things moving. Ambience This is where the place stands out. The vibe feels like a food network designed a biker bar, but in a fun, not over-the-top way. It's also apparently a Kansas City Chiefs bar, which adds to the identity. There was a live band playing early 2000s rock hits, which kept the energy up. Crowd was friendly overall, very much a neighborhood crowd. Overall This isn't a destination bar, but it's a really solid go-to if you live nearby. Think of it as an elevated dive/sports bar with a strong local following. Good drinks, good energy, and a place that does what it's supposed to do well.

My husband and I tried Syrup and Salt for breakfast this morning and it was so good…read more It's located in a small strip mall, but once you walk in it completely opens up--super clean, modern, and really welcoming. I also love that it's a fully halal restaurant, which makes it feel even more inclusive. The menu has a ton of options since they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so there's plenty to come back and try. I ordered the strawberry and banana French toast and appreciated that they asked if I wanted strawberry compote or fresh strawberries (I went with fresh). The French toast had the perfect texture--slightly crisp on the outside but soft and custardy on the inside. It was so good it honestly didn't even need syrup. My husband got the cinnamon apple French toast. It usually comes with ice cream, but we swapped it for whipped cream and it was perfect. The portion size was generous (6 slices!) and just as delicious. Service was top notch as well. We were seated right away, and even as it started to get busier while we were leaving, everything stayed smooth. Our server was kind, attentive, and made the experience even better. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were great, and the overall experience was easy and enjoyable. This is definitely going into our regular breakfast rotation, and I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu.

Tried this new place due to excellent yelp reviews. Large,…read moreclean open dining area. At 5pm a couple of tables occupied. My wife ordered an omelette with frennch fries, and I asked for the chicken fried steak breakfast. Wife enjoyed her omelette, and the fries were very good. My meal included 2 eggs, over easy prepared nicely. Hashbrowns were fine, pancakes were okay. Unfortunately, I received chicken fried chicken instead of chicken fried steak. I did not want to wait for a redo, though the waiter offered. Pretty annoying to be in a hig empty restaurant and get served a wrong main dish. I found it to be okay, nice crunchy heavily seasoned batter, and rather salty gravy. Not inspired by the meal or service. Not bad, but not for us.