I can't believe it's taken me so long to review but Valentine was an amazing weekend brunch spot. They have a really unique menu that features a lot of Sonoran cuisine and it's attached to a vintage antique store? Heck yeah. For brunch, we were treated to a complementary squash sticky bun. This was delish, highly recommend. I also ordered the masa almond tea cake. The flavor of this was yummy but it wasn't evenly distributed. The cake was kind of dry and flavorless on the outside and moist on the inside. For my meal, I got the Tres leches French toast. Do not get this unless you're like me and have a major sweet tooth. I think this was one of the sweetest meals I've ever had, it was basically slathered in syrup. V yummy. It was fun to explore the vintage store after. It was a great way to walk off a big brunch and discover some cool pieces. If you're looking for a brunch spot in Phoenix, highly recommend Valentine. FYI: no parking lot, street parking only. read more

For way too long Valentine was sitting on my list of places to try. We had family visiting from Cali and they know one of servers working there, so they asked if I have been, I said no but I would love to go. I always planned to go for dinner, I didn't even know they were open for brunch. Well now I do, and it was SO delicious that I would like to come back to try other menu items. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance of Valentine is like being in Palm Springs at a resort enjoying brunch. It's very mid-century modern and I love the decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a large outdoor patio that is probably nice when it's not summer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We sat inside and noticed there is a vintage market (Modern Manor) attached to the restaurant, we went there after eating. (A cute place with some pricey items. I'll post a separate review of the store.) Our server Pete, he was exceptional. He knows my cousins' husband and he gave us the grand tour of the menu. His recommendations were spot on, and we wanted for nothing. We started with handcrafted drinks, I really enjoyed the coffee menu options, with unique flavors. I had the iced Cajeta latte with oat milk. Cajeta is like a Mexican caramel and was very good with espresso. I also tried the chiltepin shakerato (a slight spicy mocha) and golden milk (turmeric latte). I really liked all of them. Then we had a fantastic sampler plate of pastries-- piñon croissant, morning swirl, and churro croissant roll. Baked fresh, these are really great! My fave was the morning swirl. I would come back to try the other pastries alone. Next we had the chula seafood crudo with a delicious agua chile sauce. Then onto our entrees-- avocado toast, breakfast sando, tortilla espanola, tres leche French toast, tater tots, and for good measure the Sonoran dog. I was able to try all the dishes and everything was awesome. The toast used is a thick Texas toast type of bread that is called squash brioche-- so good! Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, you can tell that Valentine cares about using fresh, local, high quality/ interesting ingredients with unique flavors. I mean they add trout roe to their Sonoran dog and serve with house made allium-nori chips... how fun is that?! And mesquite-pecan butter with sorghum-sage syrup for the French toast is so rich and sweet. That's a dessert type brunch dish for sure. We had so much food, we couldn't finish so we boxed up leftovers which heated up and tasted great the next day. I fully intend to come back for the dinner menu and have cocktails at Bar 1912. I look forward to it. read more

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Stopped in this morning for a late breakfast/brunch. I was dining solo and was greeted warmly and able to be seated at a table. The hostess made a pastry recommendation and my server had the same recommendation so I tried the pain suisse. 10/10! It was a beautifully flaky pastry with sweetness from the guava. So delicious. I also had the seasonal quiche which was flavorful. It came with a small salad, and I will even commend them on the crispness of the lettuce. 10/10. The coffee selection is unique. I tried the cajeta latte, which was described as their take on a salted caramel latte. So good! My only critique would be the cup in comes in. While very stylish, it didn't have a handle so I had to use my napkin to pick up my cup at first. Overall, very satisfied and would highly recommend! read more

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Outstanding experience! If I could double the stars and give 10 stars I would. Our waiter Josh, was fantastic too! Local farmer for their meat, unique dishes with unique flavors. Huge wine list, even though I didn't order any. We ordered the olives with Mahon cheese (serves as a fabulous appetizer. We also enjoyed the Sonoran wheat pretzel (wow, it was delicious!!!!) then the elote pasta and the pork ribs. Pasta was a good portion and the meat on those ribs had delicious flavor and fell off the bone. You could ask for an additional one if you want. We then had dessert, I think they rotate them so if you want to try this unique and delicious and light corn cheesecake make sure they have it. It wasn't heave and the red corn masa crust flavors reminded me of flavors my mom used to bake. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was soothing and cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Octagon shaped bricks held wine bottles.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Various types of seats for eating ...high counter seats that overlook the street and the Melrose sign, leather seats to sit comfortably with friends, the bar or various other seating options.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Room for semi large groups or two seaters.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Soft lighting throughout.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was fantastic and while somewhat pricey, it was 100% worth every penny! Definitely a place to try and treat yourself to a fabulous meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's casual but if you dressed up you'd fit in well too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Amazing per usual! Got the smores pastry, churro pancake, the bfast sammie, the cajeta latte, and an iced cappuccino! The service is always amazing and super friendly! I love that there's a bar and furniture store attached! read more

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You ever just sit down at the table, get handed the menu, glance at it for a second then look up at who you're with and have a shared look of "oh no" come across your faces? That was the experience our group had at Valentine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's one of those places that's trendy and hip, and unless you're there to post to your instagram story, you'll leave wanting more.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waiter explained that they recommend eating family style here, with the plate sizes getting bigger as you go down the menu. Maybe family style for like a nest of newly hatched birds. Half chicken, $42. No actual sides with that, just half a small chicken. 3 ribs? $24. That's $8 a pork rib. None of the food was out of this world flavors either to demand a premium price point. Not to be completely negative, the cocktails were all very enjoyable. We left here and went to In-N-Out as a group after since we were all still pretty hungry. And our tab at In-N-Out for the four of us was less than one half chicken at Valentine. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]My husband and I dined at Valentine on a Saturday evening and it was packed. I would recommend making reservations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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Love coming to Valentine for a nice drink and breakfast sandwich! Any time I've had a latte here it's been good but I love my matcha lattes even more. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has a very cool chill vibe and there's tons of seating if you wanna get some work done or just relax.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've introduced many people to this spot and so far everyone has been impressed (; the shop next door is cool too if you wanna shop around afterwards, might thrift something cool! Great service and the guys in the back whipping up the food in the kitchen are always killing it and having a good time! Love to see it! 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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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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everyone is always so nice, casual vibe, definitely one of our fave weekend brunch spots![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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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

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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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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I typically find food in Arizona to be solidly decent. With few exceptions, there are no real stand out dishes or amazing places to eat. Phoenix and the valley has good restaurants and that's about it. And don't get me started on the chain restaurant mentality here. And then there is Valentine. I was excited to have dinner there last night with friends, although I thought the hype of this restaurant was more instagram famous than it was good. I was mistaken. Greatly mistaken. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My friends and I arrived for dinner last night and we were greeted with a wonderful staff and a really cool vibe on the inside. Very casual but not lacking in anything.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was really great. I love when a server welcomes you to the table and can take the cues when people are having a conversation as opposed to constantly asking," Have you made up your mind?" Our server was fantastic and very accommodating. Sadly I do not remember her name. Now let's talk about the food. We started with three delicious cocktails, the salmon dip and the pretzel. Both were deliciously flavorful. The butter and honey with the pretzel really elevated the pretzel. Great accompaniment. For our mains, we shared the yucca and potato pave, the elote pasta, the ribs, and the trout. All was fantastic, but the real star was the trout. Perfectly cooked, and accompanied by the most impressive rice pilaf. It could stand on the menu by itself. The most important thing for me to point out is that all of these dishes were perfectly seasoned. It is my opinion, and since I'm writing this review, it is the only opinion that counts, almost every single restaurant I've been to in my 11 years of living here do not layer the seasoning, especially salt. They are either so bland the dish has little to no taste, or they pile all seasoning on the top and hope for the best. Valentine stands above the rest. Thank you, Valentine, for what I'm sure was the first of many meals for me at your table. read more

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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'll say they were all pricy, but the environment and service was good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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first of all i would sell my mom and also your mom for a bowl of that basil lemon granita. like are you kidding. food and drinks very good, always are. [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambience is very nice,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] servers are super pleasant. 10/10 would come again. but seriously get the pesto sundae my world has been rocked. 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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We went in to get to go pastries and were really impressed with the quality of dough. Each pastry was more delicious than the last! A Greta place for breakfast pastries and coffee! read more

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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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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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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[[HIGHLIGHT]]I love this restaurant. It's bright and open but make sure you have a reservation as it has been beau-coup popular![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We tried a bunch of different things and the ingredients are so fresh and local that even my vegetarian daughter-in-law tried the chicken. Waiter was fantastic but I don't remember his name. From the bar, there are a few great seasonal cocktails and excellent mocktail options. I love everything about this place. If you're not up for a meal, their pastries are most definitely worth it also. Go try this place! read more

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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[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a great place to go with people and to try new things. Everything is so unique.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you are looking to try interesting desserts, drinks, and a well done meal this is perfect. It's definitely easy to spend a lot of money as you will probably want to try a few things. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Its connected to a vintage furniture shop with tons of awesome things to look at.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A few notes about what I tried. The best thing was the tortilla espanola; The flavors were perfect and the sauce that went with it was great. The corn cappuccino was so interesting; It tasted very much like corn in a great way that compliments coffee as much as it can. The breakfast sandwich was delicious you should definitely add avocado. The tres leches French Toast was very dark and tasted almost licorice; It was interesting I don't know how I feel about it mostly because I don't think the name matched what it was. The smores Danish was good and the puff pastry and chocolate were great (could of used more marshmallow). 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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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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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

Valentine - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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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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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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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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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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

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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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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The food was great, but I got something I wasn't used to and when the owner I believe nicest woman ever asked how it was in all honesty i told her it wasn't bad and she was so sweet about still trying to give me a pastry. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice and clean place excellent service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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