Finally got around to trying this place out. I got the chicken harvest bowl with mixed greens. It…read moreoriginally comes with kale but I substituted. I had the options of mixed greens, spinach, or arugula. The bowl was so good!! I love that it's so healthy and it didn't make me feel "heavy" after eating it. You order at the counter and take a number back to the table where they'll bring out your food. I went on a Thursday evening around 5p and it wasn't too busy yet. Around 6 when we were leaving the line got a little long. It was really nice inside the restaurant and was quiet so we had no problem talking.

a wannabe Flower Child (which has its own flaws depending on location), this "Aubergine Kitchen"…read more(awful name for a business) at Val Vista and Baseline is probably in the wrong market/part of town. they ain't like none of that fancy healthy food out there in Gilbies. went with family who lives in the area and sampled a chicken wrap, Acai bowl and their house brewed cold drinks. all were gross. the service was particularly slackjaw, e.g. the jamoke who ran our food out was touching everything with his bare hands, definitely didn't smile at our party as he delivered our sad meal, and very much seemed like he didn't want to be working there...or anywhere. in the open kitchen you can see the staff goofing off and joking and not taking their jobs very seriously. it shows in the food. prices are VERY high for the area. 0% chance i would ever visit this business again. run. parking is decent. but don't park or go there. (ironically, the Starbucks in this same strip mall consistently has the BEST customer service of any Starbucks in AZ imho.)

SORRY for not taking pictures, but the red sauce on the meatballs and pizza was spectacular. I…read morealso liked the wings and the chipotle salsa, all had before eating some of the best short ribs ever. Only detractor was a mixup with drinks, but Christiiinaaa took care of us.

Just stopped in for a cinnamon roll and coffee. This place is really nice! Great service, prices…read morereasonable and really good! Will be back to check out lunch and/or dinner.

Culinary Dropout is a huge, spacious restaurant, but somehow has a cozy feel. I had the vegan curry…read moredish and it's was delicious and plentiful. A bit too salty though. It had plenty of flavor and didn't need so much salt. The Brussels sprouts were amazing! Crispy with so much spice and flavor. We also had the pretzel bites which were just ok. Service was a bit slow, but they were very busy.

We went here on Sunday to celebrate our daughter's birthday - 4 different families. It was the…read morelast game of the World Cup, so quite a few people here. My son had ordered food from here as takeout last year. The food taste was interesting, though, I really like the cheese dip for the pretzel bites. The bites were pretty big. Lots of tables at this location, a bit warm. But our party of 14 was easily accommodated. Our daughter chose this place and it was quite loud. My husband and I are quiet people, so if we were to choose again, probably not here because of the loudness and all the TVs all over the place. But for those who like it loud, TVs and do not mind the prices on the menu, have at it. I don't remember our server's name. If she told us, I couldn't hear what she said. She was alright. Honestly, I had a hard time hearing even my son who sat next to me, and hearing my sister who sat one seat over in front of me, I couldn't hear what she was saying. Loudness is an issue for me and I do not have hearing issues. Our bill with tip came to over $700+. That was the most expensive lunch we've ever spent for our party of 14. Typically we're in the $400-500 range. But it was a special occasion. My husband and son got the 36 hr ribs. My husband really loved them. My son said it was okay. I didn't ask my brother and BIL who also got the same dish. I know my BIL was unhappy that he didn't get the side he requested and when they gave it to him (asparagus, I think), it was cold and he wasn't pleased about this. I got the hub burger and it was okay. There was a lot on the burger, but the patty itself, didn't have that much flavor. Some of the "Starters" or appetizers things were salted too much, but the burger did not taste like it had any salt. I had eaten too many starters so when my food came, I wasn't very hungry and took most of it home and ate for dinner another night. My husband and son do not like coleslaw and I ate theirs. THIS I really liked and tasted much better than KFC. I loved the sweetness and that the cabbage was shredded bigger than KFC. The pretzel bites were good. We got wings, and they were so-so. The roasted brussel sprouts were too salty. The deviled eggs were okay, but pricey for 2.5 eggs, which I do pay at Trader Joe's for organic free range pasturized eggs I could've gotten over 2 dozens. But, yes, I pay for the service and ambiance. I really thought there would be more than 5 halves for the deviled eggs. We got the nachos and they were okay. The melted cheese sauce was the best part. My mom got the fish and chips and she seemed to pick at it. She didn't want to take home, so it must not have been that good because she almost always takes a doggy bag home. My sister had the salmon and it was in a huge bowl and didn't look to be that much food. It was pricey. One of my SILs got something I didn't recognize and she said it was okay. No one I could tell was over the moon with the taste of the food and I heard the word "interesting" quite a bit. It's not that it tasted bad, but it didn't really taste good good. You know what I mean? I did bring a special order cake I got at Nothing Bundt Cakes in Gilbert. I asked Culinary Dropout if we could borrow a cake cutter. They didn't have one. Weird. This was a Red Velvet cake and this was absolutely divine. It was moist. The frosting was some sort of yummy cream cheese frosting. The cake was perfectly sized for our party of 14. The cake was the best part of our meal and it didn't come from Culinary Dropout. I would pay this much for a meal at Roy's for lunch for this sized party, but alas, all the Roy's in the valley are closed down. So sad. I'm not saying this place is bad or the food tastes bad. It's okay and pricey. If the food was great or amazing, we don't mind pricey. We have paid over $1K for meals for our big party, and happily do so when the food is equivalent to the price.

We checked out this new spot, The Source, for lunch and were really impressed…read more The spicy sausage pizza was excellent -- great flavor and cooked perfectly. The Caesar salad was fresh and really delicious, a perfect side to go with the meal. My wife had the red lentil dish, and it was a great plate, especially since she's vegan. It's always nice finding places that have solid options for everyone. The counter service was a 10-star experience. Super friendly, helpful with ordering, and made the whole visit feel welcoming.

We've been to Source a couple of times and found our experiences to be quite mediocre, given the…read moreprice point. I'd classify them as a casual lunch restaurant, although they are open for dinner as well. The menu is pretty small, which is okay; it consists of salad/bowl options, pizzas, and sandwiches. I've had a couple of their salads and while the ingredients were fresh, they were lacking flavor. The chopped salad needed more dressing, and in adding shrimp (for an extra $9), I was surprised to see only 3 pieces. The farrow bowl was a bit better with additional ingredients. Maybe their pizzas and sandwiches are more filling / fulfilling. Overall though, I'm not sure when and if we'll be back given the many other restaurant options that have come up around the same area.

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!

Best restaurant in Chandler! Great Vegan menu. Wings are slept on. Berliner bowl is a must try.read more

Wondeful service and food. Thank you Lillian. Also note clean atmosphere and friendly staff, too.read more

Kinda frustrating was told we had a table inside and they were just cleaning it. Then 3 pretty…read moreyoung well dressed girls come in and next thing we know they gave them our table and made us wait for another one and then we ended up outside. I have 2 month old baby so last place we really wanted to sit was outside in the AZ heat. I understand we weren't dressed our best but my family felt upset over this issue. We made the best of it and brought our mini fans and set them up on our table. Pasta dishes were amazing! Service at our table amazing.

The Bistro Board was easily the highlight. Surprisingly, everything on it was really good, even the…read moreBrussels sprouts, and I normally don't even like Brussels sprouts. It was a great variety and definitely the thing I'd order again. The fries were also really good, especially with the different dipping sauces. The pizzas were good, but probably the weakest part of the meal. The toppings were solid, but the dough itself could have used more flavor.

Great pancakes!…read more Breakfast here was a win. I ordered nothing but pancakes. Buttermilk pancakes and Chocolate Chip pancakes. So so good. They were fluffy, smokin' hot, and beautifully plated. These pancakes are huge too. The plate of pancakes come as a stack of 3. I had a single chocolate chip and added one of the buttermilk pancakes to it and that was still plenty. The server and hostess were very nice and the atmosphere was quiet. I'll be back for lunch :)

This place was surprisingly bad about accommodating my soy intolerance. I called in advance and was…read moretold they cook most things in a canola/olive oil blend, which is good for me. When I got there and ordered, I told the waitress about my intolerance and ordered a salad with chicken. When my food came out, I was told my salad didn't have chicken because I couldn't eat the chicken, or any other meat in the restaurant, because they coat it in Pam spray (soybean oil). For a place that prides itself on making their own dressings, etc., you'd think they could've figured out how to cook chicken in an oil that they use for everything else. Perhaps if they'd communicated better about my intolerance instead of not thinking about it until immediately when my food was ready (which was quite a while after we ordered), they could've found someone in the restaurant who was capable of making non-vegetarian food with something other than soy spray, but I may be giving them too much credit. They also didn't offer us a high chair for our toddler, which was strange. He wound up doing fine in the booth, which was for the best because a high chair probably wouldn't have fit well where we were sitting anyway. The waitress was apologetic and nice about my food screw up and offered to make me something else, but there wasn't much that could be done given that apparently no one in the restaurant knows how to cook meat without soy spray, plus we'd already waited quite a while for our food. The beet salad was tasty, as was the bread with honey butter and the Chai latte, but I would've left feeling more full if I could've added meat to my salad.

This place is called the Great Greek for a reason! I came here for lunch with my husband and a…read morefriend and we ordered at the counter to eat there. They gave us a number and we found a table to sit down at. After ordering, our food was delivered to the table in about 5 minutes. For myself, I ordered a Greek Salad wrap. My husband ordered the Great Greek Gyro (lamb) with feta fries. The food was unbelievable - especially the feta fries. I could not stop eating them. The restaurant was bright and clean. Parking was plentiful because The Great Greek is located in a shopping center. This is a chain across the country and I definitely would go to another one if I was nearby.

This is a very neat little eatery in a large shopping center…read more They serve really vibrant greek food in good-sized portions. Lots to offer on their menu. We ordered two gyros & fries. All was cooked fresh to order. Our meals were hot & delicious. The service at the order counter is very friendly - lots of smiles! They have tables for eating in, takeaway boxes for eating at home. Their prices are very competitive. We've eaten here a few times already and will certainly return.

I could get lost in this store all day. They have a smaller selection of books compared to most…read morebookstores, but all of the titles are popular and up to date. I got a coffee before my perusing, and i can say it's one of the better coffees i've had in the area. it was delicious and very easy to throw back. I will definitely be returning here to come and do work and keep up to date on their book selection. I love supporting local and this has been my best find yet in phoenix!

Went to an author book signing and this place was amazing…read more The store is decorated antique style. Great selection of books. It has a drink/coffee/pastry counter. Long bar area with stools to enjoy your drink/food. They also have a cute selection of items like necklaces, rings, shirts, book related items. I bought a cute necklace that said READER on it. The author event was organized and ran seamlessly. Such a great experience. Staff so nice. I will definitely be returning.