I was out running errands on a Wednesday night and was in the mood for a good cheesesteak. Decided…read moreto pull out my phone. and instead of using Yelp, I actually just punched cheesesteak into Waze, and what do you know?! I ended up finding the cheesesteak joint. This is actually a food truck, which is parked on the side of the Tipsy Catcus, which is a really cool brewery I also checked out while I was waiting for my order. This is a really chill brewery, and not a huge spot. Maybe 8 to 10 high top tables with bar seating, and a mostly open floor plan. They have a small patio too, with what looks like about another tables but because I visited at night, nobody was outside. They also seem to be extremely dog friendly as they had one table with a really chill cocker spaniel completely laid out on his side in the middle of the floor. I'm not sure how many taps they had in total, but definitely more than 40 I would say. I'm not a big beer drinker, so I ordered a cider. The cider I was served was on tap and really tasty. And it definitely hit the spot of terms of price point. One thing to note, while I was talking to the owner/manager of the tipsy cactus (shout to him because he was really cool), he told me that Friday night and Saturday nights are usually popping so I wouldn't expect to be first in line on any of those nights. It also looks like they rotate food trucks on different nights, so don't assume that the cheesesteak truck is going to be here every night. I would check the tipsy cactus website, or Instagram page to be sure. I'll definitely be looking forward to checking this place out again in the future, especially if I'm hitting one of the food trucks parked outside.

Went in on a Saturday and the place was packed... with only men. No one greeted us and I honestly…read morecouldn't even tell who worked there. We just got weird blank stares. It was almost completely silent inside, minus a few conversations at tables here and there, which added to the awkward ambiance. It was just weird and uncomfortable. But the physical space otherwise looked nice and spacious.

Great experience! We stopped in for lunch after reading all the positive reviews and we were…read morepromptly greeted. No seats were available inside (good sign) so we went outside in the shaded patio with misters and found an open table. Our server, Oliver, was awesome! Very friendly and attentive and helpful with items on the menu. For drinks we ordered an old fashioned and a pint of church music. Both good choices. Since it's a burger joint, Hubs ordered the Balboa and I ordered the Yeti. Wow! My burger was to die for. The rosemary goat cheese with bacon jam was the perfect combo of tangy and sweet! Hubs was eating his burger without any complaints which is what you want. Both of us went with the hand cut fries. Crispy and very good! We can't wait to return. This place is legit!

Pro-tip: The restaurant is on inKind so if you pay through the app, you get 20% cash back…read more Highlights: This small bar has probably the some of the best customer service I've ever received - they are so on top of things, thoughtful with your order and really make you feel at home. We asked if they could turn on the sound for the World Cup and they were more than willing to accommodate. I thought the Balboa burger was very good and I would have enjoyed the gas lamp burger better if the red pepper didn't keep slipping out. They don't charge you if you change fries for tots or even your burger patty for a chicken or turkey patty, which is really nice. Lowlights: I'm a big french fry eater and I didn't really like the fries here I found them too soft. The majority of their tables inside are barstools, which is a bit uncomfortable for me personally.

Best Burgers and Fries in the Valley, and they came out super fast & hot…read more I especially loved the McLovin Burger- their take on the McDonalds big mac w/out the middle bread w/their own special sauce. Also, heard their fries are fresh cut and not frozen, you can definitely tell. Oh, and they had great regional craft beer & full bar selections.

Stumbled upon Brew for the first time on a Saturday late afternoon while I was in the area and…read moreentirely craving a gourmet burger. I sat myself and watched the end of the England vs France FIFA. I ordered the THE YETI (AKA THE G.O.A.T) ROSEMARY GOAT & CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, HOUSEMADE BACON JAM It was SO GOOD! I was a little disappointed that it was a smash burger instead of a thick, juicy patty, but nonetheless the flavors were impeccable. I added a fried egg on top too for $2 to make the burger even heftier. Wow I'm still thinking about it the day after. Also the fries were skinny and perfectly crispy!! But I also got the Beach Please cocktail (1800 Coconut Tequila, Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice, Lime Juice, Triple Sec) but it wasn't what I expected. I couldn't really taste the Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice, mostly coconut and lime. It was still a refreshing and cheap cocktail, but it wasn't quite what I was looking for. My new favorite spot for burgers in the Phoenix metroplex, but I can't give it a full 5 stars as I was taken aback by the smash burger patty and didn't love my cocktail. Regardless, I still think highly of this spot and would definitely come back!

Food is incredible, hits every single time. The pb and j burger is my go to. Service is always spot…read moreon and the ambiance is amazing. I bring people from out of town here all the time and say they love it.

Giving them three stars so as not to be mean but I can't really see a reason to come here…read more Unfriendly service on multiple occasions (including today at lunch), bad beers for a "brewery" and food is just ok. Lots of better choices to spend your money and time

went here to watch the Illinois game while in AZ…read more food was solid and drinks were tasty. I got the Cajun pasta (comes with chicken and sausage). great flavor and portion size. wouldn't have minded a little more Cajun spice though. dirty martini was on point. just the right amount of brine and went down smooth. 30+ TVs, so you'll be able to see one no matter where you sit. outside TVs could be set a little brighter to be better visible in bright sun. service was fast and accurate with a smile. will definitely go back next time I'm in town.

If you're looking for a mediocre place to catch a game with friends, this spot has that covered…read more There are TVs everywhere, making it a great place to watch sports. Unfortunately, that's about where the positives end. If you're coming for the food or the service, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. We came in as a party of five a little after 9:00 PM and were told the kitchen closed at 10:00 PM. No problemo, we were ready to order right away. Instead, our server didn't return to take our order until around 9:20PM, despite nearby tables continuing to receive service. That was the first sign things weren't going well. I ordered the carne asada nachos specifically because the menu advertised them with queso instead of shredded cheese. I even mentioned to my group that was the reason I was ordering them. I also added a side of sweet potato waffle fries. About 25 minutes after we had already placed our order, the server came back and asked if I'd like a different meat. Like of course I don't want a different meat that's why I ordered carne asada. The server didn't say that they were out of carne asada, but I read between the lines and opted for ground beef cause really the queso is what makes the nachos. Also, I couldn't help wondering why it took 25 minutes to find that out. Then the food arrived. My nachos immediately looked different than expected. Instead of queso, they were covered with shredded cheese. Nothing was mentioned about being out of queso. I notice there was none. When I asked about it, the server casually said, "Oh yeah, we're out of queso too." Wait...what? So the restaurant was out of both the carne asada and the queso. The two main ingredients that made me order the dish in the first place. No one cared to mentioned either of those things when taking my order OR when coming back and asking if I wanted a different meat didn't also mention they were out of queso. Had I known, I would have ordered something completely different from the start. To the server's credit, she did let me order something else. Sucks for the kitchen because they were already closed. I ended up getting the sliders, but they were just as underwhelming as everything else. The food overall tasted like frozen products that had simply been reheated. Nothing tasted fresh, especially considering the prices. The biggest issue wasn't just the mediocre food, it was the lack of communication and straight lie when placing my food in front of me. If items are unavailable, tell customers before they order or at least when placing their food down, not after they've waited half an hour and not saying anything at all. Between the disappointing service, poor communication, and unforgettable food for all the wrong reasons, this place completely lost my trust. I'd honestly rather spend half the money at IHOP, where the food is more consistent and I'd know what to expect.

I've been coming to the Monk for about 15 years. The people here are family to me. From the food…read moreand drink, to the great service and friendships I've found here are amazing. Marcia has always been a shining star to me. Her sense of humor and great smile always brightens the mood. Thanks!!

Service and food were very good! We had brunch for Father's Day and everything was served hot and…read morepromptly. Outstanding cheese curds were super light and crispy and the pull was outstanding. Great beer menu and even included lots of No Alcohol choices. AZ hash was delicious but a warning, the Fresno Red Chilies are very spicy, the French Toast with brisket, bacon, egg and cheese was very good and the shrimp and grits with pork in chorizo gravy also were very good. My son had to have dessert so the splurge for the Guinness double chocolate brownie with mint ice cream and whipped cream was a great treat. On Sundays, they feature a brunch menu only from 9am-2pm. We finished up around 2pm so my son could order a Meatloaf Sandwich with smoked meatloaf, ricotta, blackberry bbq sauce, arugula, tomato, onion strings, sesame bun for his lunch.

We happened to stop into aristocrat this coffee and noticed QuartHaus now offers brunch in the same…read morebuilding! We tried their carne asada omelette and breakfast sandwich. They said their omelette menu will soon transition to breakfast burritos and we will definitely be back for those because the food was amazing!! Staff was so nice and helpful, food took a few minutes but was certainly worth it. We will also definitely be back to check them out for dinner.

Great venue with good service. Outdoor area is a great place to hang. Inside bar a fun place to…read moresit and watch crowd.

Oh my gosh...it seems we are becoming regulars at this great little spot! The patio is dog…read morefriendly and once the heat cools down, we'll bring our babies when we come! Came with some friends for dinner, one of them hadn't been before so we were glad to introduce her to this gem. This night we started with an order of the mozzarella sticks, which was a first and so glad we tried them because I want them every time we come now! Four sticks to an order along with a small bowl of their wonderful marinara sauce. They were lightly breaded and fried to perfection and when you bit into one, you got that mozzarella pull! We decided to try the pizza salad this time around and so glad we did because it was truly delicious. Comes with an oregano vinaigrette and of course I also asked for a side of ranch (theirs is really good) and I love the combo of dressings! Again, another favorite discovered! This time we decided on the Meat-Za flat bread and it was amazing! It is made with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, salami, Italian seasoning all on top of their most wonderful flat bread pizza crust. Really, really good! Friends got the BBQ Chicken flat bread as well as a half Elote and half Meat-Za and she loved it. The BBQ chicken was good as well so will get that one next time! The Elote we experienced previously and it is so good!!! It was busy this evening we were there but food took no time to get to us and service was what you expect! You order at the counter, are given a number and food is delivered to you at your table. This is truly one of our favorites in the rotation now...

Local taproom vibes in Tempe. Freely Taproom & Kitchen is a relaxed Arizona spot with beer on tap,…read morewine, cocktails, and a menu full of easy favorites like salads, pizza, pretzels, and more. They have indoor and outdoor seating, but we sat at the bar with two regulars, so you already know it had that neighborhood favorite feel. The staff was super friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. I tried the lunch special on the wall: green chili pork soup and the MEAT-ZA flatbread with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, salami, and Italian seasoning. So good and perfect for a casual lunch. Great drinks, good food, and friendly service. Definitely a solid Tempe hangout.