I was really excited to bring my parents here while they were visiting from out of town, as I've always thought the food at Valentine is fantastic and genuinely unique. We arrived without a reservation and were told the wait would be about 25 minutes, which was totally reasonable. We waited the full time and checked in once, only to find the wait continuing to extend while several outdoor tables sat open. When we politely asked about our table, the host (a woman with glasses) responded with a noticeably rude and dismissive attitude. At one point, she muttered under her breath something along the lines of, "If you guys are so anxious... you can head over there," which multiple people in our group heard. It felt completely unnecessary and unprofessional. We were eventually seated at a table that was partially in direct sun, and when we asked about moving to one of the shaded tables, we were told they were unavailable and "reserved". However, those tables remained empty for over 30 minutes, which was frustrating given the situation. To be fair, there was another older woman on staff who was warm, attentive, and fantastic, and the food itself continues to be a highlight. The menu is creative, thoughtful, and one of the reasons we've come back multiple times. That said, this isn't the first time we've experienced service issues here, and it often feels like the restaurant is understaffed, which may be contributing to the inconsistency. I really want to love this place and continue recommending it, but experiences like this make it hard. Great food can only carry things so far when the hospitality side feels off. It's one thing to occasionally be understaffed (I understand people call off in this business) but there's a consistency here which points towards management issues and then on top of it, when your hostess is unnecessarily rude, that's a real bummer. We live in the Willo nearby and I don't think we're going to keep coming here if this restaurant allows the constant service issues and the rude staff like this. read more

I absolutely loved this restaurant. I'm visiting Arizona from out of state and I'm so glad we came here. The food feels local yet innovative and most importantly, everything was delicious. Octopus: 5/5 The best octopus dish I've ever had. My seven-year-old son kept asking for more and more. Pretzel: 4/5 The whipped butter and honeycomb paired perfectly with the pretzel. If you're a pretzel lover, you'll really enjoy this. Gem Salad: 5/5 Fresh, bright, and lightly dressed with a subtle mustard flavor. Elote Pasta: If you love Mexican street corn, this playful pasta dish is a fun take on it. Charcoal Cabbage: 10/5 Incredible. The flavors were so unique. It tasted kind of like black garlic. Absolutely unforgettable. Pesto Sundae Dessert: 5/5 So creative and innovative. Fun play on pesto. I've never had ice cream made with pine nuts before and loved it. The basil granita was incredibly refreshing. Service: 10/5 I wish I had gotten their names, but our server (a boxer) and the hostess with long brown hair were fantastic. Truly warm and welcoming service. read more

Food was mediocre. Service was excellent and so were the drinks. This place is over rated sadly. read more

My husband and I dined at Valentine on a Saturday evening and it was packed. I would recommend making reservations. Overall, I would rate the food 3.8 stars. It was good, but not good enough to return for dinner. I *might* consider trying the brunch menu, since there's better reviews for it. We started with a couple mocktails: I got the mango lassi and my husband ordered the matcha melon. We both enjoyed our own drinks better than each others. The mango lassi was more yogurt-y than mango, and had a hint of lime. The matcha melon was more match-y than melon. Both were refreshing. We ordered the famous pretzel which came out hot and fresh. It's sort of a cross over between a pretzel and a donut as it was on the sweeter side. It came with whipped butter and honeycomb which was a great combo. This tasted more like a dessert than an appetizer, but I enjoyed it. We also ordered the octopus, bison tartare, and elote pasta. Everything was pretty good but it was so salty, especially the octopus. Nothing was outstanding though. We ordered the charred cabbage which took so long to come out that I thought our server forgot about it. When it finally arrived, it just looked straight up burnt. The inside was a little better, but when I took a bite, it tasted like ocean water. It's as if it was brined in salt for 24+ hours which is really excessive for cabbage. We asked our server to take it back since we only had one bite each. I do not recommend ordering this. Our server took awhile to give us our check. But it turns out, she surprised us with the gulab jamun dessert, which was nice. I enjoyed the cardamom ice cream but the gulab jamun (fried dough balls) were too dense and sweet. There were some hits and misses, but overall, I don't know if the hits were good enough for me to return. read more

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Been here several times now and I'm obsessed! The pastries are always incredible and fresh, get there early on the weekend because they sell out! Coffees are unique and delicious without being too sweet. Quiche is incredible. Everyone is always so nice, casual vibe, definitely one of our fave weekend brunch spots! read more

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Overall, food was too salty and overcome by strong sauce flavors that took over flavors rather than supporting the main ingredients. Kind service and loud atmosphere. - Best part of the meal was the hatch-yuzu lemonade as it had great balance of sweet, citrus, SMOKY, and salted margarita like flavor. - octopus: nice char and was tender, but wayyyy too much overwhelming aioli that would've been better as a side, like the charred cabbage. Would've been nice to dip the aioli as the other ingredients became smothered in it, and the aioli was too salty - charred cabbage: the sauce was on the side and had an appetizing citrus, but the cabbage itself was way too salty, like it was brined & steamed to make it tender From here on out, we asked the following dishes to be less salty, but with the trend of the previous dishes, my salty threshold was already passed - yuca & potato pave: initially tasty when warm and over time became greasy. Too much cream for me, but overall the yuca & potato was good flavor - trout: first bite was salty but subsequent flavors were less salty with overall strong flavors. Would benefit with a bit more jicama or rice to balance out read more

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Delicious food, amazing ambience and great service! What more can you ask? We went the vegetarian route- charred cabbage and the potato pave were our stars. The lemonade is more spicy than sweet and I wish I had gotten the cooler instead. We sat outside, the weather was great yesterday and didn't need the heater. If you're in phoenix enjoy this place. Is there a speakeasy right behind ;) read more

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It's been a while since I let out this many "WOW"s during a meal! Everything we ordered was unique and satisfying (including drinks), and I love that they seriously feature local ingredients. I'm only in town for a few days and already considering dedicating another meal here ... that's how good it was! My only minor complaint was that the elote pasta was (extremely tasty but) way too salty. I get how fancy dishes sometimes salt over the top to make the flavors pop, but this was honestly too much. I still enjoyed it regardless! read more

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Pro-tip: Really hard to find parking, you'll have to park in the neighborhoods. Highlights: They had a very unique and creative menu. I was especially blown away by their pastry display and wish I could've tried everything. While I thought the food we ordered for brunch was just OK, there are pastries had really great texture and the drinks that my party got were all delicious and special. Lowlights: We didn't have the best service while we were here. We'd ask for something and it would never come until the second or third time we asked for it things like to go boxes or a missing setting. read more

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Good food experience overall. Definitely a date night spot. My favorites were the elote pasta and the octopus. These are the two I would definitely come back here for. The octopus was cooked nicely, charred but with a nice soft texture and the aioli it came with was delicious. Elote pasta was so good that I could probably eat a whole serving by myself. It was like another version of cacio e pepe--a light and cheesy sauce and had crispy corn mixed in. The other food was all good too. The trout was cooked nicely. Cabbage was flavorful. Steak was solid and the tortillas and salsa verde paired well. The smoked chicken was good but not as exciting as expected--kinda like a rotisserie chicken with tzatziki. Their gulab jamun was pretty unique, I thought the orange flavor went well with the cardamom ice cream. Place is dimly lit at night and very aesthetic. The service was fine although I didn't appreciate our server's comment after we put our order in: "Wow you guys are hungry." Kinda odd for him to say that, especially since I thought we ordered appropriately and we did finish all the food. Heads up: Parking was hard since spots are limited--we luckily found a spot in the neighborhood behind. read more

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There were so many options for coffees and food. We got empanada, squash sticky bun, and pinon croissant, empanada might be my favorite, cause the sweet pastry were all on the sweeter side, it's hard to eat a whole pastry alone. The steak and eggs was good but not too special, considering the price of food. The special latte we ordered were too sweet too. I'll say they were all pricy, but the environment and service was good. read more

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Food was thoughtful and ingredients are well-sourced and honor arizona's food profile. The octopus and elote pasta were the stars tonight. I also liked the gulab jamun dessert, especially the cardamom ice cream and orange peel that came with it. On the other hand, the chicken was a really underwhelming plate, really simple seasoning and the sauce was just tzatziki. the steak was solid, but also pretty simple, just a salsa verde on top. The beans that came with it were also salty; tortillas were fantastic tho. The cabbage was pretty good, but the passionfruit coconut yogurt sauce was too tart and overpowering. The trout was cooked beautifully with a delicious rice under it, but was overshadowed by an excessive amount of dill. The server did make a comment which we didnt really like hearing; after we ordered he said "oh, so guys are *hungry*. We ordered 2 apps and 4 entrees for four people, and to be honest it wasn't even excessive for the four of us. He insisted we would have leftovers but we finished it just fine. Service was a little short and uninvolved, but sometimes it's a busy or hard day so I get it. The server nicely comped our dessert for my dad's birthday. Restaurant was well decorated, pretty, and dark. Love the vibe here. read more

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This place is definitely a hit or miss. I like their pastries--especially the pain au chocolat--but the actual food menu is just okay. Unfortunately for us Phoenicians, we don't have many Resy options, and the quarterly Amex dining credit basically forces us to eat out more than we need to... which is how we ended up here again. I started with an espresso martini that was actually pretty good--real coffee flavor instead of that sugary artificial stuff. Hubby went simple with an iced tea. I ordered their "featured" fried chicken and caviar. Supposedly Siberian caviar, but I wouldn't know because I couldn't taste a single thing. The eggs didn't even look good, and whatever they used must've been questionable because they hid it under a blanket of sauce. Completely smothered. Zero caviar flavor. What a waste. The fried chicken itself was fine, but the portion was so tiny that for a second I thought I'd been teleported back to Amsterdam. LOL. Hubby's steak and eggs were definitely the better choice--8oz dry-aged flank steak with two eggs, porky beans, and salsa verde. Hearty, flavorful, and exactly what I wish I'd ordered. Next time, that's the move. We grabbed a few bakery items to go, which were solid. The pain au chocolat is the standout here. I'd skip the croissant, though--Essence Bakery & Cafe easily wins that category. Total exluding the bakery items just for the meal at the table came to $110 including tip. read more

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This place was soooo good. Everything they make has an interesting twist and is made with good quality and care. If there's something you have to try it is their pastries. Make sure to come early and order them first because they are first come first serve. I got a matcha orange croissant and my friend got a coconut corn croissant. I didn't see them on the pastry menu, so I don't know if it's always there, but I'd highly recommend if you see it. We both preferred the coconut but both were crazy good. There aren't a lot of vegetarian or pescatarian options, but the daily quiche was vegetarian when I went so I ordered it. It was very good, but didn't stand out as anything crazy. The side salad with the quiche was also very good. Loved the watermelon radish and dressing was super yummy. The last thing I got was the Matcha Melon. When my friend and I first drank it we made the exact same reaction of just like visceral shock. It is hard to pinpoint, but it is very refreshing and a bit sour. Definitely does not taste like typical matcha and I feel like it could be a bit divisive for people, but I enjoyed it. Overall, I absolutely wanna come again, but I think I'd keep it to the pastries and a drink next time. Maybe I'd try the sweeter breakfast dishes like French toast. read more

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Got some seats at the bar and split the breakfast Sandwhich but definitely could have gotten my own. I wish we tried a pastry, they all looked amazing! Service was on top of it, had lots of employees checking in on us. The place itself is very south western vibes. I also love the bar 1912 in the back, I've been there a few times after dinner! read more

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Came here a second time for dinner and gotta say their dinner dishes were so good! I would say the scallop crudo threw me off a little bit because this combination was a bit odd - scallop, asparagus, melon, and radish. Some bites were a bit citrusy but some were not, which was a little confusing. But the rest of the dishes were soooo good! The steak was lean but tender, the pasta was creamy and not too heavy. And love the dessert, especially the sorbet on top - really flavorful and refreshing. I'm not a fan of cilantro, but the lime cilantro granita in the middle was acceptable to me. Also love the night vibe at the restaurant! It's a great place to hang out for a weekend night! read more

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The service is lovely and so is the food. I live so close to here and I'm disappointed that I just recently tried it for the first time and I actually haven't been back but I need to. I really enjoyed my time there and the coffee and the Spanish tortilla. I love the place and the decor and the employees. Have to go back soon! read more

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Valentine was a perfect date night spot. The ambiance was amazing and the service was spot on. Started with the pretzel and OMG, it is a must when visiting. The honey with the pretzel stole the show. Our main entrees were the fish and the elote pasta, both amazing and seasoned to perfection. Prices were fair, especially given the local experience you get here. read more

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My friend and I stopped in on a Saturday morning and didn't make a rezy, but were able to be seated immediately at bar. Service was top notch, as all the staff that came behind counter ensured we were being taken care of. We shared the churro croissant roll and it was incredible! We both ordered the breakfast tacos and they were loaded with eggs, potatoes, bacon, and served with a side of queso and avocado (extra). Valentine truly never misses! read more

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Came here for breakfast on a Wednesday morning for my fiancé's birthday and we were not disappointed. We have heard amazing things about Valentine and finally made the pilgrimage from Gilbert to try it. Worth the drive! I tried their jalapeño cheddar cornbread muffin--phenomenal! Savory. Loved the texture. My boyfriend tried their pineapple mezcal empanada and it seriously was mind blowing. For the pastries alone--we will be back! So much to try here!!! I ordered the steak and eggs and my boyfriend ordered the breakfast sandwich. We both just made noises at breakfast because both dishes were so gooooood! My steak was well cooked and although messy as the steak and eggs sit on a bed of beans--it was great! His breakfast sandwich though was better! The sausage was heavenly! For his birthday the server brought us out a plate with a candle and a miso chocolate chip cookie which was good (a bit too salty for my liking). I ordered the valentine spritz and it was good but not really my vibe--I drank it but will be doing something different next time. read more

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Valentine is an amazing culinary experience from start to finish. Service is phenomenal and extremely attentive -- my water glass was never empty. It's a vibe on a Friday night in the Merose neighborhood. They do have a parking lot but when I arrived for my 7pm reservation on a Friday night (around 6:30) the lot was full and I had to drive around and find street parking -- which wasn't too hard to find but still I like a parking lot (it's the little things LOL) -- however and thankfully it is totally worth it to have to walk a little from a semi-sketchy street parking spot. I started with an AZ lemon drop cocktail and this was so delicious I could have gulped it down in one sip. My friend had a dirty vodka martini -- they didn't have her type of vodka (which I can't recall what it was) but her martini was still good. Now on to the food -- we started with some small bites, which they kind of don't clearly define which are shareables vs. which are entrees on the menu -- the waitress told us everything below the Yuca & Potato Pave is more of an entree. We had the tomato toast (which may not be on the menu anymore?) and the Yuca & Potato Pave. The tomato toast was so incredibly flavorful but I can't recall what else was on it besides blistered cherry tomatoes -- doesn't matter it was melt in your mouth delicious. Now let's talk about the Yuca & Potato Pave -- this was so amazing! The manchego crema was so silky and rich and the root veggies were crisp yet creamy inside -- if it wasn't such a fancy restaurant I would have licked my plate, LOL. For my entree I had the trout. I don't know if I have had much trout in my life but it was calling my name and I am so glad it did because it was one of the best dishes I have ever had. The trout was light and flaky and the salsa and fresh dill and pickled onions all went together so well. I was truly amazed that I loved the fish that much! We also got a bottle of wine which complemented the dinner and went down very smoothly. Overall I was very impressed with Valentine. It was a bit pricy but well worth the cost. It can't be a regular spot but definitely somewhere to bring guests and go for special occasions! read more

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Absolutely one of my all time favorite restaurants! I've been here many times, whether for a casual evening, morning brunch, or a Valentine's Day dinner, and it never disappoints. Every item on the menu is a total hit, seriously cannot go wrong. The servers are all amazingly kind and provide top class service as well. We always enjoy the menu staples, but love trying their new additions when applicable! These pics are from Valentine's Day night: p.s. you MUST get the pretzel read more

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Wow! We are in town for the weekend and as pastry lovers, we had to stop here. The dough was perfectly light and chewy and the fillings were perfectly sweet and tart and creamy. Just wow! Well earned nod from the James Beard Foundation. Also got the cajeta latte which was one of the best drinks I've ever had. The folks behind the counter were welcoming and quick. The outside is so quirky and cool. You almost miss it and then you're just in awe. Love it all and hope we can sit down for a meal if we ever visit the area again . read more

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Wow! What a great experience from start to finish! Came here on a Friday night for a double date night and it was the perfect amount of romantic, chill, delicious, and special! I first want to mention, everyone who worked here was so friendly! It felt like hanging out at an old neighborhood spot, where we all know each other, and like each other. Along with a unique, thoughtful menu, they have wonderful vegetarian options which I'm aware of because the couple we were with are vegetarian and they had no problem, in fact, they were very happy with the options. We started with their pretzel appetizer that came with artisan spreads and a honeycomb. Also, the potato dish, charred cabbage, and tomato toast. Everything had so much flavor! Speaking of, I got the elote pasta and it was all I hoped for and more! I will be back for this! read more

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It's really telling when a restaurant does everything right, and Valentine fits the bill. For dinner my favorites are the pretzel appetizer, the octopus, and the elote pasta. I like to come with another person or a small group and order a few dishes to share since everything is so good. The brunch and coffee/pastries in the morning are also great, but last time I tried to go for brunch the wait was an hour and I don't want to just pick up coffee and pastries and have to immediately leave. I miss when seating was first come first serve on weekend mornings. read more

Their menu is small, and they are pricey. This is definitely a classic restaurant, it's more upscale without feeling too stuffy. But the food is good. I think our server was on break because no one checked on us for 15 min after we sat down, a diff server took our drink order We got the kale caesar which I found to be a little too experimental, I wasn't expecting what I got but it tasted decent. The steak came with beans and 2 small tortillas, it was good but nothing crazy. Elote pasta was our favorite dish, it had crunchy bites and was done very well, but it doesn't come with protein and costs $22 This place was fun but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to anyone or come back read more

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For starters, this is an absolutely beautiful restaurant. Definitely make reservations as it gets BUSY. We got very lucky walking in and snagging bar seating. That being said, the food was hit and miss for my wife and I, with mostly misses. To start, the non-alcoholic drinks are actually fantastic. My matcha melon was super refreshing and not overly sweet. From there, the grilled octopus was also fantastic. Spicy, great char, and super tender. The bison taretare was ok, solid but nothing special. I've had better taretare and I kind of felt like it needed egg yolk or something to make it a bit more creamy and savory. The rest had some issues. The pretzel was tasty but was really more like a doughnut and was quite dense. It was also served with butter and honey like a biscuit where as my mind went to pretzel and mustard, so a bit of an odd dish. The elote pasta was perfectly al dente, but was on the salty side. The charred cabbage was insanely salty. Like ocean water salty. I tried tasting more of the inside but it must have been brined because it was salty through and through. I always finish my food but this one we had to send back as it was too much even for me. That's is generally the theme of their dishes. Even the octopus, which I thoroughly enjoyed, if you put too much sauce the salt begins to punch through hard. Nice place with some cool dish ideas but ultimately some balancing of seasoning is needed before we come back. read more

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2nd time here and the food options are unique. i was particularly fond of this tortilla bowl i ordered with ramen eggs. It was delicious and perfect for a morning bite. The coffee options are tasteful as well. Prompt seating and service despite how busy they were in the morning. Nice naturally lit cafe vibes. Prices are on the higher side & parking can get tight and tricky when they're busy read more

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Food here is amazing. I never thought you'd find something like this in Phoenix. The flavors and ideas the chef presents are what you'd expect in an interesting restaurant in NYC, Chicago, or SF, yet they couldn't reproduce this there given the Sonoran origin of the majority of the ingredients. Cool idea! Attentive service and the location is unique. read more

From Brunch Bliss to Dinner Disaster: A Truly Bizarre Valentine Experience This is my third visit to Valentine, but marking my first foray into their dinner service, and let me tell you, the contrast with their lauded brunch is stark - almost laughably so, if it weren't for the hefty bill. I've raved about their brunch to anyone who would listen; it was genuinely a top-tier experience. Dinner, however, was an absolute train wreck. My wife was literally feeling nauseous after her meal, which is not exactly the hallmark of a pleasant dining experience. The ambiance remains a strong point. They've nailed that funky mid-modern Southwestern vibe, which is undeniably cool. And I can't fault our server's initial attentiveness, though she seemed to develop a sudden case of avoidance once our food arrived, perhaps sensing the impending culinary doom. A check-in would have been appreciated, to say the least. Now, let's talk about the food - specifically, my $60 steak. Sixty dollars! For what, exactly? It was cooked to the requested temperature, I'll give them that. But flavor? Absolutely nonexistent. It tasted like... air. There was some green garnish on top that contributed precisely nothing to the flavor profile. No salt, no pepper, and not even a shaker on the table to rectify this culinary void. The accompanying "sides" were equally offensive: watery, flavorless beans and two pathetically small tortillas. To add insult to injury, the server who delivered this masterpiece upsold the tortillas as being from a local bakery - essentially flour and water. Seriously? My wife's chicken wasn't much better. The only saving grace was a yogurt-based ranch that she actually enjoyed, but the chicken itself was swimming in a thin, unappetizing yellow broth. It looked as sad as we felt about our dining choices. After spending what felt like an exorbitant $200 on a dinner that was this profoundly underwhelming and, frankly, disgusting, I can confidently say I won't be returning to Valentine for dinner. The brunch was a delightful memory, now tainted by this catastrophic evening. It's a shame, but this dinner experience has completely soured my opinion of the place. Avoid dinner here at all costs. read more

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I have been wanting to check this place out for some time. Valentine has won numerous awards and is located in the Melcose district in Phoenix. My friends took me here for a Sunday birthday brunch and we had a good time. Valentine serves up Southwestern cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. In addition to food, they have pastries, coffee and cocktails. We got in line and ordered our entrées while salivating over the award-winning pastries that are on display at the counter. We got lucky and found a table right away despite how busy it was. My friends and I ordered a few pastries to enjoy while we were waiting for our food. We got a Honey Pastry Cream & Peach Jalapeno Jam Pistachios pastry and a Sonoran Wheat Chocolate croissant. I really enjoyed my Honey Cream pastry. You can tell that there is attention to detail in the ingredients. I loved the blend of the sweetness from the honey and spiciness of the jalepeno. And it paired well with my Cajeta Latte. I am glad there was a little bit of a line at the counter because I needed a minute to decide on what to order. I settled on the Tamale Bowl and my friend got the Tonkatsu Pork Chop. Being foodies, we savored each bite and described the flavors that we were experiencing as we ate. I enjoyed the ramen egg and the flavor from the grilled avocado. The presentation here at Valentine was just beautiful for each of our entrées. We had a really nice time here. Afterwards, we walked around the Modern Manor furniture store next door. It is a little overpriced and the customer service wasn't the greatest at this place. But it was fun to walk around and burn off some of the food that we ate. read more

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Ugh the pastries here are to die for. The folds, the butter, the flavors got the breakfast sandwich it was so delicious and of course the bread was spongy and amazing. Service was amazing and it is a cute place! read more

Came here for a cocktail and lunch with a friend on a Sunday afternoon. This place was the perfect option because they had plenty of seating, a unique Southwestern menu and the best staff. We were seated right away and had a friendly chat with the staff who recommended some great drink and food items. We both ordered the Valentine Hot Dogs (all beef frank, yuzu mayo, bacon bits, chayote squash slaw, mesquite smoked trout roe & house bbq chips) and tater tots with chile-aioli & native seed salsa secca to eat and the Jungle Bird and the AZ Lemon Drop cocktails to sip on. Everything was a solid 10/10-the flavors and presentation were on point. I think the portions and pricing are fair for the quality you are getting. Staff were helpful and attentive! Bonus, there is a high end thrift shop attached to this resturant so you have an an activity to do after you eat. Parking can be limited, but there are nearby neighborhoods that you can park in and have a short walk over. read more

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Probably one of the best brunches I've had in a very long time. The pastries are out of this world. We got the egg sandwich which was also incredible. Great service to match the great ambience. read more

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This place was happening on a Friday night! Make a reservation to ensure you get a table. We loved the elote pasta and the huge pretzels! The pasta was cooked to perfection and the pretzels were so yummy - crunchy and soft! we ordered the octopus and enjoyed it too. Our least favorite were the ribs. They had good flavor but came out lukewarm. I'm not sure if that's how they are served or our server got a bit busy and they cooled down before we got them. A nice little surprise was a sip of the house Limoncello. If you like limoncello, you will like theirs. read more

Valentine is always spectacular! I love all of their pastries and coffees in the morning but I will also say their dinner service is spectacular. The interior is always spectacular and the new patio space is wonderful in the cooler months or evenings. Prepared to be wowed. read more

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Came here to celebrate our anniversary. We loved the ambiance and the lighting. The food was amazing and varied. We got the octopus and the ribs and they were both amazing. We also shared the elote pasta and it was definitely the highlight of the meal. The cocktails were delicious too. We didn't have room for desert, but will definitely be trying the panna cotta next time we are back. The restaurant is a little pricey but the food was very high quality. Parking was also tricky because they have a small lot that was almost completely full yet the restaurant was close to empty. I'm not sure what it is like on a busy night. They are also open during the day as a coffee shop. read more

if anybody knows me, they know this is my absolute favorite spot in the valley. they've curated the perfect space w ambiance, style, and food. gorgeous mcm design, great music, and a wide (and non-traditional) variety of dishes on the menus. the perfect all day spot - pastries and coffee, breakfast/brunch/lunch, and a moody gorg dinner. and don't forget to go to their cocktail bar, bar 1912, in the back! i've had nearly everything on the menu, tend to frequent for brunch, and HIGHLY recommend the tortilla espanola (their mushroom toast was INSANE before it got taken off the menu:(), the tamale bowl (add a side of steak), the piñon croissant, and the melon matcha read more

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Tried Valentine today with some friends who are frequent visitors. We tried the salmon dip, the octopus , the yuca pava, the elote pasta and a desert ( can't remember the name but it had donuts and ice cream ) . All of them very delicious . The salmon dip sooo yummy with the dill in it and the chips, we started with this and I knew everything was going to be good. The chips are FLAVORFUL I coughed a little from the seasoning but still yummy. The yuca pava with the manchego on top is filling but also so light with the manchego very yummy. The elote pasta has a nice crunch to it with the corn which makes it yummy, if paired with a light fish it will be even better because it feels like it's missing something maybe even some spice similar to Latino elote. Didn't get to try the cocktails but seem really yummy . The ambience was nice we went at 6 and it went from sunset to night time and the night time with candles it's very calming . Service is nothing special or worth note . I would come again to try more and even come for their breakfast as I heard their pastries are fire read more

First time here, and I'm obsessed! The atmosphere is laid-back and the vibe is exactly what you need after a night out (maybe one drink too many). The house brown sugar simple syrup is absolute perfection in a quad espresso -- smooth, rich, and just sweet enough. And the food... I devoured my French toast. Hands down the best I've ever had -- perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness, a subtle spicy undertone, and an earthy depth that makes every bite unforgettable. The staff? Fantastic -- kind, attentive, and totally on it. Highly recommend this spot and I'll definitely be back! read more

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