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So a fellow Yelper and I decided to cross another one off our list. Enter Valentine in the Melrose District. It's very dimly lit for dinner service, but makes for a great romantic ambiance if that's what you're after. We started off with the Sonoran Wheat Pretzel as an appetizer. It comes with a housemate whipped hen butter which was amazing! Very light and fluffy in texture and smooth on the palate. It meshed well with the honeycomb. The pretzels themselves were nice and fluffy on the inside and we liked that they were hot and fresh! I couldn't decide on an entrée, but ultimately chose the Elote Pasta. We both did. It was unique in flavor and we especially appreciated the presentation as it literally looks like an elote corn on the cob. I ordered the Jungle Bird cocktail and I loved it. Perfect balance of sweetness and alcohol. You know how I like 'em! Service was fantastic as we never had to flag anyone down and we were very well taken care of throughout our visit. I did drop a star because it was pretty hot in the dining room. It made the experience slightly uncomfortable but we worked with it. Also, the pasta was tasty, but we both agreed it needs more sauce. It was a bit dry for my liking, but the flavor was definitely there. Other than that, I would come back for sure. The pricing isn't bad and parking is kind of tight, but it's not horrible. Try out Valentine!
Amazing place and now one of our favorites! We tried brunch and can't wait to go back Recommend making reservations. Very hip.place. our waitress was so sweet and wonderful! They have a large variety of unique flavor pastries and they all look amazing. We tried the guava cream cheese croissant and it didn't disappoint. They also have gf options. Drinks have a variety of cocktails wines and coffeea all sounded grea. We tried a peppery coffee and tumeric latte which were the best. For food we got the croque madam and the dulche de leche gf waffle. Both so good. My only thing was the waffle was incredibly sweet and covered in so much flavor. On the side we got a sage breakfast patty which was also full of flavor. Decent prices and next we want to try dinner!
My son and I came here for breakfast just a couple days after they got the honor of being listed in the Michelin guide. It was pretty full, but they were kind enough to ask somebody to move down at the bar to make two seats together for us. I really appreciated that because a lot of places won't do that. The decor here is so bright and airy with lots of tables and chairs. There are more loungy areas with low, upholstered chairs. If all has kind of a mid-century modern feel. There is a bar on one side. You can see right into the kitchen which, if you know me, is something i like. We sat it at the bar, which somehow feels very communal - - and I love it. I ended up making a new friend while I had my breakfast. In the same building is a vintage store, which is definitely worth a visit. There is a speakeasy, too, but, you know, it was only 9:30 a.m. I ordered the Chiltepin Shakerato, which is an iced espresso shaken with Chiltepin chile and cacao. It was sooooo good! For breakfast I had the daily quiche (which comes with a side salad) and my son had the Tres Leches French Toast. Both were delicious! The French toast was ooey and gooey and so good. One of the things that I noticed here and that I really applaud this place for is the wonderful hospitality. Everybody I encountered had a smile and really seemed to like their jobs and really wanted to please the customer in the friendliest way. Great staff makes great food even better!
We went for indulge in brunch I'm. We were seated as soon as we walked in very little wait. David greeted us at the table and immediately took our alcoholic beverage order. He was very attentive and prompt with the service and placed our initial order. Experience was subpar from that point. The other servers weren't as attentive and some of the food items have room for improvement. Ordered the jalapeño cheddar cornbread while aesthetically pleasing seem to be a little denser and dryer than I am used to. But to each your own. We did ask for the cornbread to be warmed twice in. It came back still the temperature at when we received it. I also ordered the steak ace eggs which the steak was very tasty and I got my eggs scrambled. My friend ordered the tres leche toast, which never arrived as we figured it out in the order was never placed. But no one ever noticed that we didn't receive the item. She ended up only having a side of the steak. She visited this location previously with no issues with speed of service but midday on the Thursday seem to be challenging. Unsure if it was a staff that was working that attributed that. Highlight: Get the Mesquite Chocolate Miso cookie.... With the sea salt sprinkles .... DELICIOUS.
Valentine has such a beautiful, moody atmosphere. The ambience was definitely one of my favorite parts, and the service was great too. The menu has a really cool and unique concept, so I was excited to try everything. The pretzel was a little too chewy for my taste, although I really loved the honey served on the side. The steak was good, but honestly, it wasn't anything that wowed me. Also the hamachi crudo which is usually my favorite at any restaurant was not very good unfortunately. Overall, I think I was expecting more from the food because the menu sounded so interesting. Once everything arrived, I just wasn't blown away by the flavors. Definitely a nice spot for the ambience and experience, but for me, the food was just okay and didn't quite live up to the hype.
Oh.my.lantis... this place was phenomenal. Our server, David (4), felt more like a curator than a server. Everything he suggested was divine, and everything here is farm to table. We devoured the salmon dip, the trout, the cabbage (don't knock it until you try it), and the hamachi. I ate so fast I forgot to take pictures of everything, but I have included what I could 10/10
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. 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. They have a large outdoor patio that is probably nice when it's not summer. 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.
Always came for breakfast because the pastries and coffee are always on point. But finally came for dinner and it was phenomenal. Always such interesting dishes that have you wanting more.
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. The ambience was soothing and cool. Octagon shaped bricks held wine bottles. 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. Room for semi large groups or two seaters. Soft lighting throughout. 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. It's casual but if you dressed up you'd fit in well too.
I went to Valentine while I was in Arizona and had the burger, which came with tater tots covered in a really good sauce. The burger really surprised me it tasted amazing and was actually pretty affordable for this type of restaurant. The bartender even told me it's definitely their favorite item on the menu, and I can see why. I also had a couple of espresso martinis, and you can tell they use really good coffee as they use fresh espresso for them. The staff was friendly, and the place has a nice vibe with both indoor and outdoor seating. I'd definitely come back.
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. 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. 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.
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!
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.
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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Petra, thank you for the kind words. We’re really glad you finally…
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
7 months ago
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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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
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
17 days ago
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
11 months ago
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
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
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
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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1 year 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
2 years 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
5 months ago
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
1 year 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
2 years 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
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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1912 P.
Isabel, this really means a lot. Thank you for being such a loyal…
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
2 years 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
7 months ago
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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7 months ago
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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Hi Hallie,…
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
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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…
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…
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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