I have never actually eaten at their location but I get it delivered from time to time. I love their regular spaghetti sauce, and especially their pink sauce. That's what keeps me going back for more. The portions are quite large and the prices are very reasonable. read more

I really want to like The Spaghetti Shack, but it's difficult based on my experiences. I've visited twice. On my most recent visit I ordered spaghetti WITH meat sauce AND one meatball. What I received was either marinara sauce with a chopped meatball (missing the extra meatball) OR what they may call a meatball (chopped) and no meat sauce. Either way, the spaghetti was undercooked and the sauce was watery and bland. The only thing I found remotely appetizing were the small Parmesan cheese packets. That said, the service was fast and friendly. The ambiance is fine for a fast casual restaurant, but be aware seating is very limited. Since this was my second less- than- optimal experience, I'm not sure I'll be returning. read more

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The best pasts glory! They have such a great setup. The meatballs are great.....especially with penne. read more

The Spaghetti Shack - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Not a big deal. Was hoping for some good spaghetti and meat sauce . I ordered extra garlic bread. The one with the meal wasn't delivered and the one piece ordered was hard and the sauce was with very little meat. I'll keep trying with other chi read more

The Spaghetti Shack - Dinner from spaghetti shack - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

For a little hole in the wall, the spaghetti meat sauce was almost the best I've ever had. Ordered two meatballs too. Basically a take out place with two tables. Highly recommend for home meal. read more

This place is located on NW corner of Rural and Guadalupe. It is small and mainly for takeout. It has a fairly small menu (see photo). The food and garlic bread are very good and it is excellent carb loading prior to cross country or track meets. Friendly people and they also have sweet treat rice krispy bars which are hard to find. Good spaghetti option. read more

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Just to let you know off hand, this place is set up more for pickup than eat in .one table w/3 chairs and a counter with 4 barstools. That's the only bad thing to say. The food was delicious and reasonable priced. Portions are basically single serve. Had the spaghetti and sauce. Very good. The garlic bread was toasted but soft on top and crunchy underneath. Just the way I like. The gentleman that waited on us was pleasant and helpful. This was our first visit and he was nice to give handicapped daughter a free cheesecake. It's her favorite dessert, overall, I give this place 4 stars. Would have five 5 if dining area was a little bigger to enjoy the ambiance. read more

Got the penne with chicken. Fire. Was in and out in 10 minutes. The workers are nice.

The meatballs are pretty darn tasty, and the Monday special is a great bargain. I bring them home and make my own meatball sandwiches. The garlic bread is also delicious! read more

If I could give 4.5 stars I would. This place is such a cool "take out" place if you don't want to cook and want pasta. The spaghetti was nostalgic as it reminded me of the many spaghetti dinners that my mom would make us growing up. The garlic bread is SOO good. The serving sizes are a good portion too. We got the large family deal and it was funny to find the spaghetti inside of a fried chicken type bucket The cons I'd say are: My husband ordered online and when he got there, the ticket hadn't been transferred to the kitchen so it defeated the purpose of ordering online and picking it up. Secondly, I feel that the price per meatball is a little high. The spaghetti. Sauce is delicious, but lacks substance such as vegetables and meat, and to have to pay $2.00 per meatball felt like a lot. Overall, these cons, in my opinion, only bring it down 0.5 stars. I recommend this place, especially for busy families who want what feels like a yummy home cooked meal read more

I came on Meatball Monday! It is BOGO Meatballs w/purchase of any size Bowl. I ordered the Small Shack! There was enough for me to eat for 2 days! The small is a very good sized serving! The restaurant is mostly for Takeout, but there's a counter area with a few stools for those who choose to eat in . read more

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We placed an order online last night and my husband went over to pick up some beautiful food. We ordered some meatballs and we tried the Alfredo and the meat sauce and then he ordered the deliciously, outstanding garlic and lots of cheese bread and tried the marinara sauce, I was completely enthralled with the chicken scallopini. Oh my Lord, how delicious that was , grab some carbs read more

Wanted to order something a little different for a night. Honestly not bad for a fast food spaghetti spot. We had the mid shack to share for 2 people which actually gave us 2 meals each. It's a nice heavy bucket filled with pasta, but the sauce to pasta ratio is lacking. There was sauce on the bottom of the bucket and on the top, but the spaghetti was all dry in the middle. It comes with 2 pieces of garlic bread. The bread was yummy but honestly you can't go wrong with buttered bread. Personally I couldn't taste any garlic flavor at all though, ehh a bit disappointing. We also paired our bucket with 4 meatballs. I thought they were good, but a bit too dense and heavy for my wife. I would get them again though, they did the trick. Overall 4 stars from me, it was a good meal. read more

The Spaghetti Shack - Piece of Garlic Bread - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Spaghetti by the bucket; great concept! Bf and I shared the mid-shack (1 lb!!) which feeds 2 for $11.95. Meatballs are a la carte; we added 4 for $1.50/each. We honestly could have done 2 or 3 meatballs; the meatballs are 2oz (think golf ball size) each! This brought our total to $17.95, pre-tax and pre-tip. Not bad considering it came with garlic bread. Ordering a bowl from Noodle Co. or any other restaurant would easily be $11.95+ alone! It was good, simple spaghetti that'll satisfy your craving! read more

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Sometimes when I am looking for something to eat, all I want is a short simple menu to order from. I grew up on spaghetti and meatballs in my family. The Spaghetti Shack is all about spaghetti and serves it in a bucket to go. It doesn't get any simpler than that. You have three bucket sizes to choose from (which includes garlic bread) - Small Shack (1/2 lb. - feeds 1), Mid Shack (1 lb. - feeds 2), and Full Shack (1 1/2 lb. - feeds 4-5). Meatballs are extra and are $1.50 each. Trust me, you want the meatballs. They are so good! The customer service here is very friendly and the prices are reasonable. Spaghetti Shack has a few weekday specials that includes a buy one, get one free meatball on Mondays. Also on their menu is a meatball sub and a couple dessert items. If you love pasta and not in the mood to cook or do dishes, make your life easy and order a bucket of pasta to go! read more

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We were curious about this little eatery that opened up since their claim to fame is spaghetti in a bucket. I suppose we have fried chicken and popcorn in a bucket so sure, why not pasta. After seeing they had "The Big Game" deal going on this Sunday I figured that was the perfect time to try! Side note: Tbd if competitor By The Bucket offered a Superb Owl deal. The deal included their "full shack" for $10 and meatballs for $1 each. The full shack is 1.5 lbs of spaghetti with sauce, and a half loaf of garlic bread. We opted for 3 meatballs which were placed in the bucket on top of the pasta. Everything was very securely wrapped and we took this mighty meal to a local park for a pasta picnic! Overall it was a carbtastic meal. The spaghetti was plentiful as was the full flavored sauce. The meatballs were well seasoned, very soft and tender. It was a good deal since we got $4.50 off the pasta and $.50 off each meatball. The garlic bread was good. The bread was crusty with a soft inner crumb. It was well buttered. I'd love to see them expand in a more Fazoli's-like fashion offering other pastabilities such as ziti or lasagna but for now spaghetti in a bucket is a quick, cheap and tasty meal if you don't feel like cooking! read more

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The Spaghetti Shack is the place to go to for a quick spaghetti fix. My husband and I absolutely loved the Meatball Sub, I've gotta say. The service is quick and friendly! This place has such a cute feel to it as well. It is picnic themed! Prices are super reasonable too. Highly recommend getting a Small Shack if you're the only one needing a spaghetti fix. It comes with two meatballs included, but you can add another one or two for around $1.50 more per Meatball. Not too shabby!! read more

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If you need a family friendly meal in a pinch it's good. Super basic but did save my life lol.

I'm so glad this opened near our house!! When life is busy (kids in sports, parents who work and coach and are active in other things) sometimes you need an easy meal! Is it hard to make pasta and sauce? - no, but sometimes it's nice to not create more dishes or take the time when you can grab and go. The sauce is flavorful, the bread is soft and buttery and the meatballs have the perfect amount of flavor! I'm sure this will be a go to spot for us on those busy weeknights when we are pushed for time and don't want to eat at 10pm! The staff were super friendly and helpful! My wife has an allergy and they let her try a sample and even offered to make a fresh batch of sauce if needed. Fortunately the sauce works for her as is but they were so willing to go above and beyond! read more

The Spaghetti Shack - the current sign. - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Had to feed a crowd of four adults and two children and this was an easy crowd pleaser. Ordered two separate mid-shacks spaghetti marinara with sausage and penne in pink sauce with some a la carte meatballs. No one went hungry, everyone was satisfied, and there was even a little leftover for lunch the next day. A great alternative if you're bored with pizza and you're looking to feed a crowd. Online ordering was seamless and they had the meal packed up and ready to go in 15 minutes. read more

The Spaghetti Shack - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I'm still enjoying The Spaghetti Shack a year after trying this place for the first time. My family wanted pasta last night but we were missing some key ingredients so we decided to just order takeout. Everything was hot, fresh, and delicious. read more

This was more a 3.5 star, but because of the prices & convenience it could be considered a 4. There are some definitive pros & cons. There really aren't many places that offer your classic, simple staple of spaghetti. The portions here for the spaghetti bowls are quite generous! The single serving was really enough for two full servings. I added a meatball, not sure how large it would be, but one is plenty for a single serving. Next time I'd order two for the one bowl. A very adequate amount of sauce fully covers the pasta & leaves enough to dip the side of garlic bread included. The garlic bread is a nice slice, large enough to split in half to share & had good texture/flavor. It's the spaghetti & meatball where the flavor & consistency is really lacking. Pretty bland with no seasoning. Not memorable or good enough to request seconds. The cheesy garlic bread was also a decent portion, enough for two to split. Definitely an adequate amount of cheese & perfectly melted. It was actually my favorite part of the meal. I also ordered the side salad- which was a decent size. But, not really a "salad" when it was literally lettuce from a bag with one cherry tomato on top. The "Italian" dressing I selected ended up being a container marked "H" that looked like ranch but tasted like ranch with a spoon of sugar included. It just wasn't very good. Overall, the food was the equivalent of what you'd get buying a package of pasta, jarred sauce, pre-made frozen meatballs, bagged iceberg lettuce & pre-made garlic bread. Very basic & nothing that really stands out. But, there is something to be said for the simplicity. It's very straight forward & the prices are decent. For a quick & classic dinner this will cover the bases & satisfy cravings. I'll likely order again when I'm in the mood for spaghetti or need a quick dinner to please everyone. You can always add your own seasonings & adjust as necessary. ...but bonus points for providing packets of parmesan & red pepper! read more

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10/10 excellent customer service & delicious food. knocked it outta the park with catering my moms celebration of life party. Everyone said just how delicious , yummy and hot everything was. Generous portion sizes made it nice to have lefts overs was well since it was hard for me to eat while hosting. Highly recommend you won't be disappointed. Honest business with good quality food. We were all impressed & the guests were so happy & grateful. Thank you again! read more

Amazing food, atmosphere, and the service was fantastic! Definitely recommend everyone to try this place out. Especially for any pasta lover out there! read more

So good. Cute little walk-in carry out restaurant in a strip mall. I work at a hotel and needed lunch for 9 people. We got 2 full shacks and added 16 meatballs. With the garlic bread included, we were all able to eat ourselves into a lovely food coma. Food was great and the service was even better. The nice blonde cashier lady was so friendly and cheerful, offered to add a special that we were unaware of, and got extra bags to fit everything. We would have come back just for the service, but the food is amazing too. They do Tempe Tuesdays, show a Tempe address and get 10% off. Cool deal for locals. read more

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Don't miss an opportunity to taste the best Spaghetti in Arizona. The food is delicious and prepared within minutes of arrival. The portions of Spaghetti are plentiful with enough to serve next day cravings. The server named Aly goes above and beyond to ensure your order is perfect. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!! read more

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The Meatball Sandwich was outstanding along with the customer service. I will be back to try more dishes.

The Spaghetti Shack is a tasty little take out spot that faces Rural on the Northwest side of Rural and Guadalupe. The menu is short and to the point; Order a size of Spaghetti and the meatballs are purchased a la carte. The pasta and the sauce are good, but those $1.50 meatballs are so damn delicious! I brought home a pound of pasta and 4 meatballs for my wife and I and we had leftovers for each of us to eat the next day. What a great deal. We'll be back and this time I think I'll go for 6 meatballs! *Tip 1* No beer or wine served here, but Circle K is across the street! **Tip 2** They also serve a meatball sandwich! I need to try it! *Request to the Owner* Please add a meat sauce option or spicy sauce option....I like the sauce to have an extra kick. Perhaps offer it every so often as a special. read more

The store was cute but needs tlc. The food wasn't fresh it didn't taste good i got a very small end piece of bread witch I didn't appreciate. I payed for an extra meatball but didn't get it. I won't be returning to this place. My advice? Only serve freshly made food. Clean the floors, get some help! read more

On the side. It ain't rocket science. On the side does not mean drown the pasta in sauce....it means put the sauce on the side. Sad part is this isn't the first time (although it'll be the last) that they didn't listen to sauce on the side. Time to spend the money elsewhere. read more

It was one of the cheaper places to eat that had something other than your standard burger fare. I wish they had tables to eat inside, though. They were pretty quick and had very good service. read more

The owner and workers are the sweetest. The noodles and flavor are perfect. The prices are super friendly. I heard about this place when I was getting coffee. The owner dropped off food to say "howdy neighbor" as they are new to the area. Said a lot about them to connect the community like that. We are so happy to have this option close to home now. Definitely am going back probably too often xo read more

The Spaghetti Shack - We got the Full Shack with half the garlic bread cheesy and two meatballs. Amazing - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

It was good. Nothing to rave about though and definitely not your grandmas spaghetti. the bread was honestly the best part.

really large generous portions and yummy pasta. got this order via the app Too Good To Go for $5. well worth it. parking is a bit complicated with it being near asu area/student apartments but worth it. friendly staff and aesthetically pleasing shop. read more

The Spaghetti Shack - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Million Dollar Teacher Project Luncheon! Delish Thanks Joe! It was perfect! The meatballs were the best!! Great salad too!

Joe was a fabulous supporter of our teachers and spoiled us with amazing spaghetti and meatballs. We appreciated the great food and kindness. You gotta try this food! Delicious. read more

Yummy meatballs! Very delicious bread. 10/10 recommend. Thanks for supporting teachers!

Thank you Spaghetti Shack for a delicious lunch and for supporting teachers. Caroline

Okay. So do not come here for a magic culinary experience. It's better to think of this as the KFC of spaghetti. It's good, fast, and worth the price. read more

Best pasta ever, quick carbs and easy protein, super friendly people, nice college vibe and warm feeling, I had Ernie serve me he was great!