My wife and I came in and were seated by Nathan, who was a great host from the start. He was friendly, easy to talk to, and made us feel taken care . We ordered the Nutella stuffed French toast and it was amazing. Thick French toast filled with Nutella, then topped with strawberry compote, bananas, and powdered sugar. Sweet, rich, and exactly what you want when you're treating yourself at breakfast. We will be back for that plate alone. Solid food, warm service, and Nathan set a really good tone for the visit. Highly recommend. read more

Food was not great, but it was good. Portions are large. All fresh ingredients, well presented, just plain / bland. Waiter was below average. Wife had to repeat her order 3 times. After food was delivered, waiter only came back once, and that was to collect payment. No refill offer, no how is everything... nothing. Floor was actually slippery. Felt like it had been mopped with greasy water. read more

Hubby & I are on our last day of our staycation so we had lunch here today. We were greeted & seated. It's decorated in black & white. It's nice & clean. Service was good & the food was excellent. We hadn't ever eaten at a halal restaurant before. There's an explanation of what halal is in big letters on the wall. We both got iced tea & it was good. Our server, Nathan, made sure to keep our drinks filled. Hubby ordered the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes & asparagus. It also came with a piece of toasted bread. I ordered the chicken sandwich without tomato & fries. I also got a side of ranch. The food was excellent! We could really taste the difference. I can't explain it. Hubby's chicken fried chicken was huge. He really liked it as well as the mashed potatoes & asparagus. He didn't care for the bread. He said it didn't have any flavor to it. I was shocked at my sandwich as it was enormous! It could have been 2 sandwiches & I could only get half of one part of the sandwich. The ranch was excellent. I'd say it was "homemade". It was flavorful & thick. So good. Even the Swiss cheese was better than I've had on other sandwiches. The only downside was the breading on both of our chicken did fall off easily. I highly recommend this place for a great "home cooked" meal. read more

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Semi newly open....this place is so goood!!! Came here for breakfast with some friends to celebrate a sober bday awhile back. I heard of this "thing" they called beef bacon and wanted to check it out....along with their cookie butter French toast! Who wouldn't??? The service was amazing and there's place is clean, warm and inviting. The food was suuuper good! The jury is still out on the beef bacon...but the rest, all killers!! On a scale of 1 - 10, check this place out!! You gotta try the Cookie Butter French Toast!! I want more! read more

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Arrived to this lovely clean establishment and was quoted a wait of 25-35 minutes. The patrons inside looked very happy with their food and we decided it would be worth the wait... we were not disappointed. This place is halal, meaning they do not serve pork products which I love. I have nothing against pork or those that eat it, but I do not like it and always feel like my food choices, especially for breakfast, are restricted. So I thoroughly enjoyed looking at the menu knowing I would not have to ask for substitutions or getting a weird look when ordering a BLT hold the B. Haha! The food was amazing! Very filling with great flavor. Husband loved his chicken fried steak. Crispy and well seasoned! He ate it alllllllll! Hit chocolate, even in this heat... worth it 10000% Our server was incredibly nice and attentive. She repeated our order back to us to make sure it was correct, and before we knew it, our food had arrived. read more

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My sister and I stopped at Syrup & Salt before a fun sister day around town. She had been to this spot prior, but it was my first time. To my delight, we were seated quickly--a rarity for a Saturday--and greeted by our friendly server. My sister opted for the Nutella Stuffed French Toast, which she had ordered before and much enjoyed. I was wanting more of a savory breakfast moment, so I went with the Chicken Fajita Omelet. Though our selections were very different, we were both delighted with our choices and thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I look forward to our next visit to Syrup & Salt! read more

Syrup & Salt - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Nice breakfast spot with great family friendly. I ordered a bunch of food. I totally forgot to take pictures. Service was really good. It's a little smaller than the average breakfast place so you must be prepared to wait but the food is very good and I would definitely revisit this location. I did make a mistake with my original post with pics from another restaurant but the current photos are from Syrup & Salt. Sorry about that. Food 5/5 Location 4/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Parking 4/5 Service 5/5 Return Factor 4/5 read more

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Yesterday we went to Syrup & Salt on Southern & Gilbert in Mesa, AZ. Don't let the humble exterior fool you, this place is the real deal. First of all, and one of the best things, is that they are Halal. No pork, and all of their meat is ethically sourced. That means no hidden stock in sauces and no pork lard in the refried beans. We hit the jackpot, folks! I ordered the Chicken Florentine Crepes, 86 the chicken, with a side of Hollandaise sauce. My little had the Belgian waffle with fruit, and my beloved ordered the Chilaquiles. We also ordered a Banana French Toast to share. I'm a fan of the whole "Florentine" style of food. It usually means there will be spinach, mushrooms, some kind of sauce, and happiness. As a vegetarian, I tend to lean toward that item when I see it, and I always just remove the meat if there is any. So when I saw this on the menu, I leaned on it hard. I was debating about getting an egg sandwich, but decided I wanted to try their crepes. And goodness gracious, I'm glad I did. The crepes were like thin pancakes, perfectly prepared for my palate. There was also some kind of queso on top that substituted for the Hollandaise. I didn't even use any of the Hollandaise, and that NEVER happens! I was in disbelief as I ate each bite that the deliciousness could keep compounding in my mouth. As I gorged myself, I made sure to share with my beloved so she could understand why I was devouring my food like a tornado. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her Chilaquiles, and my little liked her waffle. She also seemed to be very engaged in the TVs on opposite walls playing movies. Kung Fu Panda was a little too distracting for my 7-year-old. I was stuffed. I couldn't eat another bite. I looked at my wife with my big sad eyes and confessed that we had over-ordered, since no one had touched the French toast yet. So I had a bite. Oh my! There was sweet, caramel, and the delicate fluffiness of the French toast. I mean, what was this? What heavenly concoction did the chef whip up and bless us with at our table? Two slices later, I had to shove it away because I was going to overeat. I took it to go and gave it to my brother later as I ranted and raved about how delish this place was. Our server was a delight too, we had the pleasure of being served by Nayna herself. She was attentive, kind, and had a great personality to complement our meal. 5/5. No notes. Keep doing what you're doing. read more

The food was noticeably fresh, and you could really taste the difference. I had the biscuits and gravy, while my husband ordered the chicken-fried steak. Overall, the food was good, and we had a great experience. The pancakes were our least favorite. They were very cakey, and the batter was quite sweet, which just wasn't to my liking. It's definitely not something I would order again. The service was also friendly and attentive. Definitely a nice spot for a good, fresh meal! The ambiance was nice, nothing too loud or overwhelming, and the tables were spaced out decently, which made the dining experience comfortable. read more

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My husband and I found this little spot on a Tik Tok video and we were extremely n impressed with the experience! From the staff to the atmosphere, it was the perfect Sunday breakfast (we got there around 9am and there was a steady flow of people but got seated almost immediately!) The staff were so sweet and the food was amazing!!! Please do yourself a favor and try it out read more

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One of our favorite places to eat. Everything is delicious. The portion are large, staffis friendly. Crispy chicken sandwich delicious. The Philly is yummy. Thier shakes & ice cream are delicious. The waffle with the waffle sundae is divine. Mango lemonade comes with a beautiful flower and is so yummy. The restaurant is clean and bright. Simple with a casual elegance. read more

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Finally made it by this neighborhood spot in Mesa. Where they serve fresh quality food out of their scratch kitchen. This one took me right back to my old neighborhood. I grew up in. The service was great. The dining room is spacious and open. Food portions are generous for the cost that you're paying. I went with the chicken fried chicken and that was by far the best chicken fried chicken I have had in a long time. It's crispy, seasoned well, the chicken breast is still nice and juicy. The eggs were fluffy, the hashbrowns were crispy and it's served with a side of the most delicious buttery buttermilk pancakes. You don't want to skip out on this one. I also tried the burger plate. Again, generous size, the patty was nice and juicy, but it just didn't hold as much flavor as the chicken fried chicken. read more

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I tried Syrup & Salt on a whim, due to its ratings. The main thing about the restaurant is that everything is Halal - meaning, cooked cleanly and ethically with no cross-contamination. (For my kosher Jewish friends, this could be a great place to eat!) The restaurant is very clean and spacious with a lot of tables. The food was truly good and very fresh. The eggs were fluffy, and the all-meat bacon was extremely crisp. The French toast was amazing, and I did get a cinnamon roll to go. It looks good as well. The restaurant is in a strip mall, so there is a lot of parking. The weight staff was really nice. I would definitely come here again. read more

Another reason not to dine here. I have never seen a business owner respond to a customer by essentially calling them a liar. The level of unprofessionalism is unbelievable. Apparently, next time I'll need to ask the server to stick her finger in the coffee so there can be "proof" that it was cold when it was served, or else it will be the customers fault lol. What I find most disappointing is that instead of simply acknowledging that a mistake occurred and taking accountability for your errors you chose to dispute my experience and attack my credibility. There is absolutely no reason for me to make up a story about receiving a cold cup of coffee. I have nothing against anyone there. People make mistakes. Own them and move on. Trying to discredit a customer to defend an error in service says far more about the way this business is run than it does about the customer. read more

Syrup & Salt - A business owner calling a customer a liar. Another reason not to dine here. - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I had such a great experience at Syrup & Salt! It's such a cute, family-style spot with a warm and welcoming vibe. Even on Easter Sunday after church, it wasn't too crowded and we were able to get a table right away, which I really appreciated. Our server was amazing! very attentive, friendly, and he made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The service really elevated the whole experience. I ordered the lamb chops egg breakfast with hashbrowns, apple cinnamon pancakes, and chicken sausage, and my niece got the cookie butter waffle with a side of beef bacon. Everything was delicious! The lamb chops were especially tender and cooked really well. I do wish they had just a little more seasoning, but they were still very enjoyable overall. Also definitely get their flavored tea! So good and a perfect addition to the meal. As someone with a pork allergy, I really appreciate that they are halal-certified. It makes dining out so much easier and stress-free, and I hope more restaurants like this continue to pop up around the Valley. And thank you for turning my niece into a beef bacon addict just like me We had a great time and will definitely be back, next time for dinner! read more

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The food was cooked to order and fresh. Everyone we came in contact with was friendly and kind. Great, attentive service. Very clean inside. read more

Syrup & Salt - Chicken fried chicken with scrambled eggs and hash browns ( not pictured:pancakes) - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

1st timer like most of the people since it opened up like 3 months. It's halal which I didn't understand what that meant, now I do nothing to do with Pork. Beef bacon never had it. I ordered chicken fried steak with gravy on a 1-5 rating I'd give it a 2 the meat had gristle running through it otherwise it was tender. The breading fell off as soon as you cut it. Scrambled eggs were over cooked and cold when it was served. Country potatoes were good. Coffee was good. It was very loud in their echoey gonna wear earplugs next time. Service was OK coffee cup was empty two or three times before I flagged someone down to get more that could improve, but they were really busy but that should make a difference. I'll bring a friend next time to see what he thinks Two pictures the one didn't have much gravy so I asked for more read more

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You can get pancakes for dinner! French toast at any time! And everything is halal! Ok, you got me. Yes, I'd been meaning to try this place for a hot minute. Then it went viral and I was like "Oh man! YES! I do need to try this place!" Tried once and was really happy to see how busy it was. Happily came back at an off time and was able to get a table. And MAN! Am I glad I did! Service was amazing, fast and friendly. But the food...the food was what made me a repeat customer! I had the Philly cheesesteak and fries. My dad had the gyro and a side salad. Portions were generous. And the food was delicious! Crispy, hot, fresh fries. Crisp lettuce, crunchy cucumbers, salad. And our sandwiches were perfection. Coming back for sure to try the pancake tacos! read more

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I think that maybe on a less busy day our experience would have been better... we were told a 20-30 minute wait and ended up waiting an hour at least. I know new businesses can have some disorganization at first, so take this experience with a grain of salt. I ordered a pancake, bacon, and egg breakfast with the pancakes substituted for chocolate chips. It was ok, lots of chocolate syrup on it kind of was too much but still good. It took a while to get our food but they were busy. Our food wasn't warm when we got it though so that was disappointing. The service was kind of spotty but nice for the most part. I will say, I was asked if I was done with one of my plates, and I said yes so she took it but then she went behind me and grabbed my other pancake and was gone before I could even say anything. I was a little sad as it was 4$ extra to get this substituted pancake and I was going to get a box but never got the chance... it was pricy. I hope as things move along they can work out the little kinks that make it difficult at the beginning of an opening because I think it has some potential with the idea of everything being halal. read more

Syrup & Salt - Chocolate chip pancake - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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This was so good! The food was so fresh and warm. This was a great place for breakfast, especially if you're on a halal aware diet. I truly loved the fact there was no pork and more authentic ingredients. It was really good. The service was awesome! And place was clean and being watched by the owners. I loved the marvel movies being played on the screens. That was such a great time. Coffee was not the best but it was still good. Definitely a must try! read more

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Heard about this new halal restaurant and wanted to try it out. We came here on Sunday afternoon between lunch and dinner and there weren't too many people dining at that time. Our waiter seated us against the wall, which I like, and gave us our menus. I knew what I wanted since I had looked at the menu beforehand, but still went through it to make sure. We all got waters and put in our orders. I got their jalapeño burger with fries, and my companions ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich and the chicken mushroom crepes. Our food did take some time to come out but that's personally not an issue for me. My burger was a good size and had lots of jalapeños on it, hence the name. The peppers were spicy, too! I made use of the salt and ketchup at the table to add to my meal. I don't think I'd tried beef bacon before and it was good, smelled similar to the pork version and tasted fatty and flavorful. The fries were tasty as well, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I tried the chicken sandwich and crepe, the buffalo sauce was strong which I liked and the crepe was light. Our server was friendly and checked in on us, as well as the manager/owner. I'd love to come back earlier in the day for their breakfast dishes! So many options to choose from on their menu - most everyone is bound to find something they like (not many vegan dishes). Glad we came here to support this new business and wish them much success. read more

Syrup & Salt - Jalapeño burger with fries - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I truly appreciate how seriously Syrup & Salt took my previous feedback. The owner personally reached out to me, listened to my concerns, and went above and beyond to make things right by compensating my meal. They've also upgraded their staffing to better accommodate the growing demand. This is exactly the kind of customer service and accountability I appreciate in a business. The food has always been great, and I'm happy to say I'll absolutely be back. Highly recommend giving them a try and showing this business some love! read more

Tried this new place due to excellent yelp reviews. Large, clean 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. read more

My family came on a Sunday morning around 11ish, it was a one hour wait and I can say the wait was worth it. Food came out fairly quick, server was attentive and helpful, and food was good. Nothing too special but it was good. Chicken sausage I've never had which actually tasted better than the beef bacon in my opinion. We will visit again in the near future! read more

Syrup & Salt - All In breakfast plate- Kids "little" pancakes - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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This was a huge disappointment for me. The name was very promising! Yet did not deliver The service was great, I can say my server was very sweet. She noticed immediately that my wait was ridiculously long for my food and compensated with cheesecake! That was very good The lamb chop breakfast was terrible. The look of it was not appealing AT ALL. I requested medium and well...the pics clearly don't show any pink. The pancakes were gooey and tasted like pure flour and water, not the best for me. The fries were great! I sent the lamb chops back and got an order of fries. They taste like bowling alley fries from back in the day if you have any idea what that taste like. Crispy chicken sandwich was BLAND. Looks can be deceiving.. read more

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Omygosh the country fried steak was so awesome. It was so tender you can cut it with a fork. The gravy was very good. I had the home fries and they were absolutely the best I ever had. They had plenty of flavor. The peppers and onions in the home fries were nice and crunchy. There was no doubt this was all hand breaded and fresh. Eunice. did an incredible job as a server. She was kind and welcoming. I would say this a must try. read more

A must try especially if you want to enjoy a halal meal. Syrup and salt offers an all day breakfast as well as lunch and dinner menu options. My husband and I tried it recently for dinner. We ordered the chicken fried steak and the mushroom Swiss burger. Both were delicious. I was very happy I was trying my dish with gravy, something I normally cannot have because it is mainly made with bacon. The place is trendy, service is excellent and place is clean. Prices are also very good. We are planning on trying them for breakfast next time. We are so glad it is in Mesa and not too far from our home. We will be returning soon! read more

Syrup & Salt - Country fried chicken - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I was looking forward to visiting this Halal restaurant. So decided to visit with my siblings while in Mesa. Location was open with plenty of seating. The aesthetic inside was very minimal and clean. Service was the only thing I found a little lacking. They seemed to only have 1 server and the food took a little longer than I would have hoped. However, the food was delightful and made up for any lacking service. I ended up having the Chicken Florentine Crepe. It was delicious. My siblings had burgers so I got to try those too. Fries were also wonderful. If this place is nearby it is def worth a visit. read more

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I live just around the corner from this restaurant and had been anxiously awaiting the opening. Driving by, I presumed that this would be breakfast and lunch. I'm not sure why I would think that since it clearly says on the sign breakfast lunch and dinner. We came for dinner. This is a halal place. If you don't know, halal is food permissible by Muslim law. it is kind of like the Muslim version of kosher. There or plenty of items to choose from the menu - - I think the only thing that wasn't on there was pork. It does list beef bacon. The dining room is bright with lots of tables and a view into the kitchen - - I always like that. On one wall is the whole explanation of what halal is. It's very interesting and I'm glad it's there to give the information for people who don't know. We were seated immediately and our server came out right away. There are no cocktails here as alcohol is not halal. We ordered: *Smothered chicken breast with french fries and broccoli *Grilled salmon with mashed potatoes and asparagus *Lamb chops (4) with mashed potatoes and asparagus All females came with two big pieces of garlic bread. The smothered chicken was delicious - - a boneless chicken breast covered in peppers, onions, mushrooms and gravy and talk to Swiss cheese. The fries are nice and crispy and seasoned well. The salmon and lamb chops were also yummy. The lamb chops were tender enough that I was able to cut them with a better knife. The mashed potatoes were also good - - it looks like they might have been made from red potatoes but I'm not sure. Either way, they were really good. I really hope this place sticks around for a long time. I'm not sure how many halal places there are in Mesa, but it would be good to have them around for people who require that kind of food. personally, I'm just looking forward to having a place with good food close to home. read more

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Went for dinner. Solid "diner-type" food. We had their steak and smothered chicken. Real mashed potatoes were appreciated as well as the fresh vegetable side. The frozen garlic bread that came with the entrees was unnecessary and not good. But Friendly, attentive staff. Restaurant itself and restrooms clean. read more

We drove 40 minutes after a hike in Scottsdale just to try this place because it's one of the only spots I could find that serves beef bacon--and it did not disappoint. I no longer eat pork, and honestly, beef bacon is so much better anyway. I kept it simple with an egg plate, beef bacon, chicken sausage, and hash browns, and upgraded to the banana pancakes--which were absolutely divine. Everything was cooked perfectly. My partner ordered the steak omelette, medium rare, and it came out exactly right--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Needless to say, we cleaned our plates. The only thing we brought home was a chicken sausage... for my pup. And the best part? It's halal. Huge win for us. Definitely worth the drive. read more

Syrup & Salt - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Syrup and Salt was delicious. It was a new experience for us to mix things up. I had a hot chocolate Yogurt parfait and Eggs Benedict and strawberry pancakes which I shared of course. Tasty. The ambiance is open floor plan and loud. However the food and service were excellent. read more

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I can't say enough good things about this spot. It's rare to find a Halal breakfast place open all day that treats every dish with this much care. We started with the beef bacon, which was cooked to perfection--excellent flavor and texture. If you have a sweet tooth, the cookie butter pancakes are an absolute must; they were awesome. But the real curveball was the burger. I honestly think it was one of the best burgers I've ever had--I'm still thinking about how good it was! You can really taste the difference when everything is made from scratch. The owner even came over to share the story of the restaurant, which made the experience feel so personal. Outstanding service and even better food. 10/10. read more

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Another place checked off the list. The menu is so overwhelming! They have breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serve it from open to close. So many good choices. I ordered a crepe and requested it as an appetizer, I also ordered the chicken fried chicken dinner. It game with a garlic toast, but the toast just tasted like burnt bread lol. The crepes were BOMB, I thought it was supposed to come with strawberries, but oh well. The chicken fried chicken was ok. It was half the size of what I'm used to, but it wasn't bad. Needless to say our eyes were larger than our stomachs. The service was good, the gentleman was very polite. I would have gotten a desert, but I was stuffed! read more

Syrup & Salt - Country fried chicken dinner - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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My husband and I tried Syrup and Salt for breakfast this morning and it was so good. 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. read more

Syrup & Salt - Strawberry and banana French toast and Apple cinnamon French toast - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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First time visiting here. Very friendly staff, never had to ask for anything, they were always on top of it and asking questions to make sure we had a great experience. Will definitely be visiting again. The smothered chicken was well seasoned & everything was cooked perfectly. The apple french toast was delicious & the fruit was fresh as can be. Both dishes were very filling. read more

Absolutely delicious amazing food and customers service is amazing. So happy they opened here.

Nice pleasant experience, breakfast was excellent! Far, far better than broken yolk across the street. Service is nice, Food was fire, as they say these days. Coffee on point, arabica, citrusy, ifykyk. Def coming back. House made fresh is excellent read more

Absolutely wonderful experience! This little breakfast place was absolutely slammed, and yet they got us in fast and the service was quick, efficient, and the servers did a good job as well! The servings were huge, and for those prices- it was well worth it. The ambiance of this place feels like a breakfast place, but Syrup and Salt does Lunch and Diner as well. Overall, the experience here was excellent, and I would highly recommend this to anyone. read more

Syrup & Salt - Country Fried Chicken - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Came here Fathers Day for breakfast. Food was wonderful. Fresh, tasty, and served hot. Hash browns were perfectly crispy, eggs just how I ordered, chicken fried steak was huge, right amount of breading and nice and crispy. Coffee was wonderful. Love the farm to table concept to make all the traditional comfort food we love. They were busy because of the holiday, but it did not impact their amazing service. Nathan was great. Restaurant is simple and very clean. They have designed the space to fit as many people as possible without feeling cramped. I highly recommend this place. Looking forward to trying lunch and dinner. read more

Syrup & Salt - Chicken fried steak - American Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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