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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.
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!
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
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 ;)
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
1 month ago
Quality has gone DOWN HILL in the food, the people and environment have been invested in and are great, but highly disappointed and slightly disgusted by the cornbread pastry because how is a $10 slice of bread taste nothing like it should, used to love coming here but for the price of everything I shouldn't be chewing on cardboard. read more
Met here with friends here for a early brunch before some weekend thrifting and it was such a cool spot. It had been on my list and definitely lived up to the hype! It's a fast casual spot that has ample seating, including an outdoor patio (though it is facing the busy road), plenty of indoor seating as well. They do have limited parking, but we were lucky to snag a spot. There was also street parking behind the building in the neighborhood, but not sure of the rules on that! The vibe is sort of modern Southwest-y, clean and bright with space. Lots of wood tones, texture, windows and overall just really lovely! They have a great menu of coffee beverages, cocktails and a line up of beers. It seemed as all their cocktails are batched or at least the two we got, the hatch chill marg and old fashion. They were both DELICIOUS. I do not have any issue with batch cocktails, if they are made properly and of course make things more efficient, these both hit the mark and I would get again. Perfectly balanced. My husband and I shared their daily quiche that came with a side salad. It was delicious and perfect lighter option. I would definitely get again. They had a whole other line up of menu items, such as steak and eggs, breakfast sandwiches, pastries and more. I truly cannot wait to return and try again. They give you pastries immediately, any other dishes they hand you a number and the team brings it out. Cocktails we also got immediately. They are definitely a well oiled machine and have their system down pact. The back of the building is a high end thrift shop featuring primarily furniture, though they do have more than that. It was super fun to sip on our bevvies and scope out all the cool items. The shop opened as 11, and I am not sure of the exact name, but cool addition! I look forward to returning and indulging in one of their many other delicious offerings! read more
Valentine is a gem in AZ known for its New Arizona cuisine with Southwest forward flavors! Wifey and I specifically stopped by her their brunch, which starts at 9am. To get here, there is a parking lot next to the restaurant with a good amount of spots. Inside, they have a very modern and spacious setup with Southwest inspired decor and about 10-12 tables for seating. They also have some additional 5-6 tables for seating outside in their patio as well. You order up at the front and then you can sit wherever you like. For their menu, they have a nice selection of different sweets, appetizers, entrees, and unique drinks to choose from. Wifey and I opted for a spread of the Tres Leches French Toast, Steak & Eggs, Tonkatsu Pork Chop, and the Matcha Melon and Seasonal Lassi for our drinks. Everything that we had was beautifully presented with delicious flavors! Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here. This was some of the best brunch we had during our AZ stay. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area to try their dinner menu! read more
3 months ago
Awful experience, don't go there. After a really bad visit, I left a review only to be inundated by emails from the person in charge that, by the way did nothing but waste my time. It looks like they didn't even look at the review. Got the dates wrong.... So frustrating, I had to ask him to stop emailing me. Don't waste your time. Buy the way, this individual just posted one of the many emails I got from him, like 7 or so. And he keep on asking for my credit card number, well i didn't use one because I never received my food after 30 minutes!!!! It was just an appetizer. Then I said please gime me my check for the half glass of wine a had, so the female bartender with short brown hair told me, we are sorry about this, no charge for the wine.( that i didn't finished, btw). So Blaise is asking for a credit card? Get it together!!! Simply horrible! The person that takes your order should follow up on the item, instead of just waiting for nothing to happen, if 10 minutes go by, you need to ask where the item is. At 20 minutes; I asked, where is my appetizer? He simply said we are slammed, after 30 minutes, it just gets ridiculous... so is when I asked for the check. No food was delivered to me. read more
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1912 P.
Eduardo, it sounds like we missed the mark and our own standards…
Met some friends for lunch as this is a highly recommended space from really close friends with great taste in food. I'm not 100% sure if it's the brunch only Sunday menu that has us a little lacking but it was good just not great. The good is this space is incredible and nothing like it I've been to. Staff was incredibly friendly and hospitable with awesome suggestions, however I wasn't asked about the temperature I like my burger cooked at and it was overcooked to my liking, flavorful especially with the fried egg and make sure you enjoy them tots! read more
1 year ago
Had an amazing lunch there last week. I had mushroom toast with a side of house-cut bacon. It was a very delightful change of pace in lieu of avocado toast which is on everyone's menu! My friend had the breakfast sandwich on squash toast. I tried it and the bread didn't taste like squash, but trust me on this one. The squash toast bread was sublime. I didn't get them this time, but the potato tots are also delicious. The service was very friendly and the vibe is hip. Enjoy! read more
9 months ago
Awesome brunch spot and coffee shop. Quick and friendly service. Beautiful selection of pastries. Locally sourced. This place has received several James Beard nods over the years. I understand the chef who has run this kitchen left earlier in the year and so I can't compare it to the past... but for a first time experience it was great and will go back again. The Squash latte was unique and tasty and the avocado toast lavish with avocado which sometimes lacks on some menus... but my favorite part was the fluffy scrambled eggs. Tip: if you are not ordering food, you can go directly to the coffee bar for seating. They also have a cocktail menu and open for dinner. Parking is a little challenging but worth the effort. Second tip: attached to the restaurant is a vintage / second hand decor store and if you have time... worth checking out. read more
This is the best coffee shop/bakery/inventive restaurant set within a vintage shop with a speakeasy bar in the back that one could ask for! They skillfully meld a range of cultural flavors together in both their wide assortment of pastries and in their menu fare. Once you dig in, you'll know why they received the James Beard nomination. We went for brunch, which is the play if you want to sample both the pastries and some food. I recommend going with friends so you can all share a range of items. I really enjoyed the tortilla Espanola- there is so much going on in this one dish! If you like "Mexican chocolate", check out the Chiltepin Shakerado. Highly recommended all around if you have some adventurous tastebuds and enjoy mid-century style. The only reason for 4 stars over 5 is that service at times could be slow and we had to ask for water refills. read more
Nice little spot to have lunch! I have yet to try their dinner menu & experience that. The staff was very pleasant, food came out in a timely manner. As busy as the place can get, I was able to seated almost immediately both times I visited. The food is delicious, I had the pleasure so far of trying their taco trio, steak & eggs as well as their jalapeño cornbread. read more
4 months ago
One of the best pastry places in town. You can close your eyes and choose one and it will be fantastic. Easy service and a chill atmosphere. read more
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1912 P.
Thank you for the vote of confidence, Damian!
9 months ago
The nicest staff...sooo attentive. Comfortable seating, cool vibe, and amazing food. We had the tortilla espanola and pork chop. And the squash sticky bun. (I hear the pastry chef is a James Beard winner? ) lots of specialty coffee drinks. Music was a smidge loud for conversation. I'll be back! read more
The elote pasta might be the best pasta I've ever had, rivaling the pasta I've had in Italy. It is a must get - you will not regret it!! I also had the pork ribs which were excellent. The decor they have makes the ambiance just impeccable! It's a super fun place to go. I went for dinner, so I'll have to go for coffee or brunch sometime! The service was good. It is on the pricier side and the portions aren't huge, but I left satisfied. There are a few other things I'd like to try when I go again, but it will be hard not to get the elote pasta lol. read more
I travel to Phoenix often because I have family there, and Valentine has gotta be in my top three favorite restaurants in the city. I've never had a bad dish or drink here. During my last visit, my family shared elote pasta, a crispy potato dish, persimmon salad, cauliflower, and a couple other bites. The elote pasta and cauliflower are must-haves!! The ambiance is also soo nice, they're always playing great music and it's super vibey. The bar in the back is also adorable and I imagine it'd be a great date spot. Highly recommend! read more
1 year ago
First time at this restaurant and wow. I was super impressed with the very southwest homemade going back to our roots, but in an elevated kinda way food. This place is absolutely wonderful. It is counter service for brunch, you order and then sit down and the meal is delivered to you. I really appreciate the unique flare they have to their dishes. Like a squash latte? What is that? It's amazing, very similar to a pumpkin spice latte but way better and not as sugary. 10/10 The food wow, my steak had this magical green sauce that is making me salivate just thinking about it. I want to come back for dinner, as the foodie in me just loves unique dishes. It's also connected to a little antique store which is fun to go and browse after your meal. read more
This place has great ambiance. We ordered a side of the salad. Steak and eggs and Breakfast Sandwich. They were all ok, I did think the meat needed more flavor but it wasn't bad. Cappuccino was delicious but in the smaller side haha. I also enjoyed checking the vintage store they have in the back. It is very cool and big read more
1 year ago
I've had this spot bookmarked for months, and we finally had a chance to visit. After reading and seeing all the hype about this pastry, brunch, cocktail and food spot, we were a little nervous coming in, worried that it would be too fancy for us. You know we were looking forward to trying the pastries of the day by Executive Pastry Chef, Crystal Kass, a James Beard award nominee for several years including 2024 and winner of several other awards, as well. As we parked in the downtown Phoenix Melrose District area private parking lot for the restaurant and walked in, we realized this spot has a great casual vibe and clean, mid-century modern aesthetic. We were greeted warmly by the servers and seated immediately at a table. The restaurant is divided into two areas with seating on both sides of the hostess podium located at the central entrance. There are couches, booth, tables, and bar seating. Long patio tables are out front facing the street under a large patio cover. After looking at the pastry, food and drink menu, we decided to order some of each: - Squash Latte - espresso, o' odham squash, mesquite, agave. I felt like I was being brave when I ordered this. I've never had a squash coffee before. It was absolutely delicious and a must try! Not too sweet at all and sort of a pumpkin spice type of feel. I like it better than a pumpkin spice. - Vanilla Corn Cappuccino - espresso, sweet corn, vanilla & bay leaf. My daughter really enjoyed this. - little gem salad - sunflower vinaigrette, toasted sunflower seeds, goatija cheese (+smoked trout) (gf). My daughter loved this salad with trout. It was a little small for the price but still good. - halibut tostada - chiltexle marinade, avocado, arkansas black apple, fresh herbs (gf) melt-in-your-mouth delicious! So glad I ordered this. It was the perfect size and amount of delicious flavor with edible flowers, herbs, and buttery Halibut. - breakfast sandwich - house sage-sausage patty, marble egg, raclette-pimento cheese, squash brioche toast w/ pineapple & seasonal fruit cup - Pineapple Mezcal Empanada to share - Flaky pastry dough filled with a piloncillo and mezcal pineapple filling. Our favorite pastry. I say this in a good way, but it reminds me of when I got a handheld apple pie at McDonald's for a treat as a girl. I loved those pies. Now imagine the flavors are elevated with a delicately spiced pineapple filling and perfectly cooked frosted pastry shell. - Masa Almond Tea Cake to share - Almond tea cake made with masa harina and almond flour, studded with house made marzipan and topped with a black tea glaze & toasted almonds. The girls weren't too crazy about this because they aren't used to the texture of almond flour, but I loved it and ended up finishing it at home. I love how the traditional Southwestern flavors are all brought in and incorporated in such unique ways on the menu. Everything we tried worked so well and tastes so good together. In addition to having a really lovely experience and meal, we realized there was a vintage shop attached to the restaurant with the entrance to the shop inside Valentine. After eating, we stopped in and shopped a little. it was such a fun trip. There's a men's and women's restroom for customers. read more
The vibe is very laid back and mellow. Everyone is super friendly as well. I got the steak and eggs breakfast while my friend got the breakfast tacos. Highly recommend! Looking forward to coming back here on my next visit! read more
4 months ago
It was packed, but unlike other restaurants in James Beard territory, there was no ego there. No manufactured waits or imposed time limits or condescension. The staff are humble and kind- simply inviting you in to dine with friends. This culture is the backdrop of a beautiful culinary experience. We had the pasta, steak, ribs and potatoes. The presentation was beautiful, the flavors were balanced and there was a unique playfulness in each dish that made us want to try everything on the menu. The cocktails were equally fun and delicious- many with house made ingredients. We can't wait to go back for brunch and pastries. Shout out to our bartender, Decker! It's obvious she loves what she does. She was a gem- patient, kind, attentive and a ton of fun. In a city full of great food options, this thoughtful and heart-filled experience is what sets one restaurant apart from the rest. Stay humble, my friends! *Added bonus- if you get there before 6pm, you can explore the lovely, connected vintage furniture store called Modern Manor. read more
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Thank you so much for the thoughtful words. It means a lot to hear…
Valentine is a cutie little spot where everyone, so it seems, comes for their morning coffee and breakfast. I specifically came to try the breakfast sandwich ($14). Someone on Reddit wrote a raving soliloquy dedicated to this sandwich and after reading the post, I too made it my mission to try it. The aforementioned sandwich has a house sage-sausage patty, marbelized egg, raclette-pimento cheese on squash toast. To be honest, it had me at pimento cheese. The squash bread was too toasty the morning I tried it and the sage-sausage was saging pretty hard. Not my favorite combination of flavors or textures, but I still appreciate a lil breakfast innovation. The real winner was the taco trio ($15). These came stuffed with house-cured bacon,egg, nopales hash on flour tortillas. It also came with a delicious queso dip. I loved that the tortillas were grilled giving the tacos more structure than your typical breakfast taco sitch. Overall, really great breakfast experience. Highly recommend checking this place out whether you're local or visiting. read more
5 months ago
I have no idea how I haven't been to this place before! Such a cute restaurant with great food and drinks on Melrose! Came here for brunch with a few girlfriends on a Saturday and it was definitely busy but we had reservation for brunch. Started off with an espresso martini here, and then got a non-alcoholic spritz. they have lots of unique cocktails, non alcoholic drinks, and coffee. I got the daily quiche which was delicious and I had a bite of the breakfast sandwich which was also delicious too! Mostly everything (if not everything) is made in house like their bread, certain liquors, pastries, etc. we also got the Churro waffle for "dessert" which was phenomenal, it was perfectly sweet, crunchy, and had whipped cream and like a caramel sauce. This place was super cute and vibey, and they even have an antique / vintage thrift store inside! All the staff were super friendly too and helped recommend popular items. Cant wait to try more here! read more
1 year ago
If I had come by myself, I would have given it 5 stars. I ordered the pork ribs and a pretzel as an appetizer. Both were super delicious. The pork ribs were hot, very tender, almost fell off the bone, and had this amazing spice to it. Packed with flavors. Additionally, the chayote slices the ribs were paired with complemented well. Plus, I got my order super quick. However, I think the issue was with service, not with my order, but for the people I was with. I came in a party of 3. We got our appetizer within 10 minutes, and I got my ribs shortly after. My other friend got his dish about 10 minutes after me. And then, the last person in our group did not get his food until 40 minutes after. To be polite, we tried waiting for the last friend to get his food, but we decided to just share our dishes with each other. We tried to get the waiter's attention, but he only came once and never apologized about the food coming out so late. My friend was so hungry that he did not complain, but his steak and elote pasta came out lukewarm, borderline cold. I took a bite of his food and you could tell it had been sitting out. With a restaurant like this, where the decor is amazing and they have such a unique concept, I was disappointed with how the service turned out. It seems like a great date spot though. Also, make a reservation. read more
24 days ago
After hearing about Valentine's James Beard award nominations, we decided to check it out for brunch on a Saturday. Upon arrival we noticed it's a walk-up style restaurant where you order at the counter, and then they bring you out your food. I ordered the taco trio with house-cured bacon, egg, nopales hash, and queso dip, which was good but a bit overly sweet. My husband chose the tonkatsu pork chop with green chili gravy, two eggs, and a biscuit. The pork chop was good, but the chili gravy was a bit bland. We both ordered a drink, and my espresso martini was the highlight of our meal; it was the best thing we ordered. Overall, it's a cool spot to check out due to its unique concept, as they have an antique furniture store in the back, but you might want to sit outside since inside is super loud and it's a bit hard to hear each other's conversation. I think if we go again we will try some of their homemade pastries as they all looked pretty amazing! read more
The food was so good! It's really nice to see so much effort and creativity be put into a brunch menu. If this much care went into the brunch menu, we can't wait to come back to try the dinner items!! Everything was soo good, but if I had to choose one dish that you can't leave without trying, it would have to be the tres leches French toast. read more
2 months ago
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Thank you, Mercedes!!
6 months ago
Went here on a Sunday morning. Parking is sparse so I parked in the neighborhood and did a short walk over. I sat at the bar since it was just myself. Place is small but appears to have a good amount of seating. There is seating outside as well. Staff was attentive and nice. They have me a very warm greeting. I got the squash latte to start and it did not disappoint. I think it is probably the best latte I've ever had. It was earthy and sweet. Just a perfect balance. The beautiful latte art also helped. I got the avocado toast which was not impressive. It lacked flavor and salt. The salmon on it was good, but overall, it missed the mark for me. The thin slices of whatever (looked like apple, tasted like nothing) made it difficult to eat and to me, didn't add anything to the dish. Lastly, I got a vanilla corn cappuccino which was good and well-made. Something did settle at the bottom of the cup, making my last few sips gritty, but the flavor of the drink itself was good. I will be back to try more drinks and dishes. read more
1 year ago
Very cute spot to go with friends and family. You order first and then it gets brought to the table you choose to sit at. The matcha drinks are so refreshing and definitely try the Melon matcha that's my go to every time. You can't go wrong with the chocolate chip cookie too it's so tasty! read more
6 months ago
Phenomenal cuisine! Visited Phoenix and had to go back twice! Chai, mole brownie, churro cinnamon roll, avocado blue masa bowl, española tortilla, sausage breakfast sandwich and coffee! All phenomenal! I forgot Birria empanadas! Yummy! read more
2 years ago
6 months ago
Excellent service, very chill & trendy vibes. Cute & unique coffee drinks with some delicious breakfast pairings. Can't wait to come back to try it again. read more
3 months ago
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1912 P.
Hi Natalie,…
I had a TERRIBLE first experience here. My gf and I went today and were excited to finally try it out. First don't go here if you are hungry. It took 25 mins to get out first plate l. Did not come out at the same time. Then another 5 mins to get mine. So 30 mins total to get two plates of food. My gf ordered the breakfast sandwich and it was ok. Noting special the bread the dry AF. And they put soooooooooo much pepper on the eggs. Like it was a mistake how much they put. I ordered the taco trio and it was super salty which is saying something because I love salt. And it was COLD!!! I let the waiter know when he came to chk on us and he sent it back to remake it. While i waited he brought a croissant so I could eat something. I was already over the whole experience. The food came 10 mins later my gf was already done with her food ( yes she shared lol ) and the food was hot this time but the potatoes were under cooked . The food now tasted like nothing . Couldn't taste the bacon just very one note. I did get the avocado added and that tasted like nothing. The cheese sauce was ok but again was cold both times. My gf got the vanilla latte and she like that. I won't be returning. I wish my money was returned. Side note it's loud so be awake if that and you order at the bar when you walk in then get a table. read more
7 months ago
This place was recommended to me by my brother in law, who raved about the Sonoran Wheat pretzel. My daughter decided she wanted to stay in but my friend came down from Tucson to visit me while I was in town, which was perfect...I could have easily found my teenage daughter something great on the menu but the place has a nice, casual, mid century modern vibe. Great for adults to sit, relax, catch up...they have a dining room & a lounge area if you just want to come in for cocktails. Servers were laid back yet informative of the dishes on the menu. Each dish we ordered was interesting, innovative and also included local ingredients. I had to try the pretzel, made with local ground wheat & served with the most delightful, whipped butter...Guinea hen butter. My friend & I couldn't really understand the origin of this butter but you don't really need to know! It's so good! The potato & yucca dish which our server help explain to me was basically scalloped potato's but in their most elevated form. The potato's were mandolin thin & cooked to the perfect consistency. It wa a really rich dish that paired excellently with the rich, meaty ribs. The menu is small & is rotating...but each dish we tried was so well thought of & well made. I wish we had more people with us so we could have tried more dishes...I would highly recommend this spot & return if I'm ever in the area. read more
1 year ago
I will be thinking and dreaming of this food for awhile I got the steak & eggs and the bloody bull. 10/10. I haven't had a breakfast in Phoenix like this in a very long time. I can't wait to go back. Our server was awesome, all the staff was great & had good vibes. I absolutely loved the layout and how open everything felt! Looking forward to our next meal here. read more
5 months ago
I went here this afternoon. It was really good. I ordered the "tortilla espanola yucca root - potato omelette , mahon cheese , squash escabeche, sunflower crema & sorrel 15 (gf)" and the "cayete latte". It was delicious. The bathroom ceiling was really cool. Good staff. Wanted to try everything on the menu! read more
Absolutely loved the vibe of this place! Midmod, comfy, perfect. And the food was stupid good - like 'we should go back here every day while on vacation to try something else on the menu' good. But the tres leches French toast will make you slap your mama. read more
3 months ago
Amazing venue to hang out. Great atmosphere and witty service. Food was excellence. We also got the pretzels. Highly recommend. read more
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1912 P.
Thank you, Joel!
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4130 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
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Hi! Are the items listed as GF safe for someone with celiac to eat?
Hi there. All items marked GF are prepared without gluten-containing ingredients and are safe for guests with celiac to order. That said, our kitchen is an open, shared space with very limited room for prep and cooking. Because everything is… Read more
Are the chula oysters raw or cooked?
As of 3/22/25 they are grilled oysters. The current set is as follows: grilled chula oysters, piñón-chili butter, pineapple, i’itios onions. That said, our menu does change seasonally. Cheers
Can I bring my pup to brunch?
Yes, our patio is permitted, covered and heated. Thank you for asking.
Is there a happy hour if so what is it?
1/2 Off wine by the bottle Wed-Sun 7am-5pm
Is there a secret menu?
Hi there, No secret menu. We do have two separate concepts in the building however - Valentine… Read more
Is this spot good for working? Would I be able to bring my laptop and work productively?
Yes, plenty of people come to work here although I wouldn't say it's a quiet place
Is it possible to make a reservation for brunch?
No need for an am reservation. We operate as a fast casual cafe in the AMs. Just order from the barista and sit wherever you like.
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