I was in downtown Mesa for a music event. My group and I were hungry and The Salted Knot caught our…read morenose. The smell is luring and the vibe was inviting. The owners were present, working along their team. A real small business owned and operated by your community. As a business owner this was such a great place to visit. As a foodie this was the best pretzel experience I've ever had.

We were looking for something light to eat while visiting downtown Mesa, and we happened open this…read morelovely pretzel shop The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We were given suggestions, clarification on menu items, and we were also never felt at all rushed to make a decision and order. Our orders were brought out to us in a timely manner, and they even came by later to check on us and bus the table some. Our orders were plated nicely and everything looked and tasted great We chose to sit outside, but there is plenty of seating on the inside. The interior is deceptively spacious. There is a long bar with pretzels and other baked treats. The menu is posted clearly behind the bar. The decor was fun and quirky. I enjoyed their chef my songs for "good pretzels for good people (and the other ones too)" Their literal bread and butter is pretzels, and they have a variety to choose from like original, garlic Parmesan, pizza, cinnamon, Italian, everything seasoning, etc etc etc. They also have flights of pretzel knots where you get a chance to try a variety of five. Each pretzel or knots comes with a dipping sauce that includes but is not limited to nacho cheese, beer cheese, sweet cream, marshmallow fluff, marinara, ranch, etc There are even pretzel dogs and other pretzel fusion dishes. If you're thirsty they have soft drinks and specialty coffee options Everything tasted delicious. Both the nacho and beer cheese worked well with the original pretzel and the knots flight Some tips: Parking is limited, but we visited the downtown area a few times, and we were lucky enough to find spots each time Try the knots flight to get a variety. If you have a sweet tooth, the cinnamon sugar pretzel is the choice for you Cheers!

The wings were decent, especially grilled and retossed. But I normally do dry rub and the Cajun rub…read morejust seemed to not have much flavor unfortunately. Needs more of an actual coating. Hot honey was really tasty though. The fries are pretty good too, a bit greasy and the ranch is pretty liquidy but excellent flavor. Wasn't bad at all, our server was super sweet, but what's getting me to come back is their Bloody Mary... So good. It's hard to find one that doesn't taste like a generic bottle mix, and maybe this is, but it tastes phenomenal. This is simple easy lunch. Wings are a bit pricey (like $1.50 a wing) but that's probably standard now. Patio is dog friendly as well and there's plenty of TVs for sports.

I've tried Uncle Bear's about 3 times and maybe I have not found the right meals or appetizers…read moreunfortunately but that's why I rated it 3 stars. I have heard great things about there seasonal beer flavors so I'd like to go back and try that. I really love how it is dog themed so I am hopeful I can find something I like here.

Heard good things about Brat Haus, and now I see why! Great location, a large patio, and solid food…read moreand drinks. They also host events throughout the week like trivia, which adds to the fun atmosphere. Dogs aren't just welcome, they're encouraged. They even do dog parties for $10 a tail, which is such a fun touch. The space itself is spacious with plenty of room for kids to run around, plus games like Jenga to keep everyone entertained. They had a ton of beer options. I got a flight with four beers, and as someone who loves barrel-aged beer, I was happy to see they had a couple options. Definitely more of a German-forward beer selection. We split the cheese tots and the poblano burger, and both were great. Next time I'm definitely trying the cheese curds. Last but not least, great service from our guy Fernie, I'll be asking for him every time!

We had such a great experience at Brat Haus for our bachelorette party! We came in with a group of…read more9 girls, and our bartender was absolutely amazing. He made us incredible espresso martinis, opened the bar early so we could grab drinks, and truly went above and beyond. One of the girls in our group wanted to buy a Brat Haus shirt, but they only had a 2XL left. Instead of just saying sorry, he literally gave her the shirt off his back for free--which was such an unforgettable and thoughtful gesture. Beyond the amazing service, the beer garden itself is such a vibe--beautiful, fun, and the perfect spot for day drinking and grabbing a quick bite. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, and it made our bach weekend even better. Highly recommend for groups.

Had an amazing experience here. Sam was our server and did a great job taking care of us. The beer…read morewas great, the service was excellent, and the whole experience was awesome. Definitely recommend!" A slightly more casual one: "Great spot with a really good beer selection. Sam was our server and was awesome. We had an amazing experience and will definitely be back

Review for take-out. Picked up a couple of schnitzels for…read morelunch with spatzle and red cabbage. I had the chicken. It tasted like wienerschnitzel. I was impressed with the size of the schnitzel portion. By the end of the meal I was very full. I know there is a beer garden behind the restaurant but it is probably better at night or in the winter as it was over 100 degrees when I was there. The wait staff was very efficient and my food was ready when I arrived. Parking should be easy except during very busy times.

SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS…read more Zur Kate 4815 E Main St Mesa, AZ 85205 Companion and I decided to eat German food and having eaten here before, it was time for a new review. We arrived at 4:30 and every table was full! Considering that they opened at 4, it was hard to believe it was so. We had to wait for about 15 minutes, but it was worth it. The owners are from Germany and the food is as authentic as it gets. There is live accordion music also on the premises. When we were seated we were immediately brought fresh baked rye bread and real butter. Our drink order was brought and companion had a Warsteiner beer and I had an Ayinger Dunkel which is a dark beer. Both were from the tap and were ice cold. For the main course, companion had smoked bratwurst with red cabbage and German potato salad. I had the jaeger schnitzel which has a mushroom grave, with red cabbage and spaetzle. Both of our main courses were delicious and large portions. Last was dessert. A big piece of apple strudel swimming in a vanilla sauce. To say we were full is an understatement. A motorized wheelbarrow would have been nice to get out to the car! The restaurant is rated with an A from the health department and it shows. When the bill came it was not to be believed. I've spent a lot more for a breakfast than for this dinner. Including 2 large imported beers the entire bill came to $55.00. I give them 5 stars for outstanding authentic food, good service, and cleanliness.

Have been coming here for years, and always have a great meal. Tonight brought out of state…read morefriends. We all had wienerschnitzel , I added an order of nuremberger sausages to mine. Schnitzels all delicious! Perfectly tender, but crisp and crunchy. Spaetzle, red cabbage, home fries, potato salad all just right. Couldn't eat it all, took home plenty for breakfast, Great, friendly service, jovial atmosphere. We're all looking forward to our next visit.

Our search for the best burgers in Phoenix brought us to Arizona Wilderness Brewing. We visited on…read morea Friday around 6:00 PM; the place was hopping, and the atmosphere was great with basketball playing on several TVs. We were greeted and seated immediately. We started with a beer and the cauliflower appetizer--both were amazing! Just a heads-up: the cauliflower is a little spicy, but totally addictive. Our burgers arrived quickly. The onion rings and duck fat fries were on point with unique seasoning, and the homemade ketchup and pickles were a welcome surprise. We tried the PB&J burger, which was both creative and delicious. Overall, it was a fun "dinner adventure," and we will definitely be back!

Overall a 3.5/5, but rounding up because Arizona Wilderness Brewing does stand out for its…read morecommitment to locally sourced ingredients and sustainability. There are so many breweries and pubs around here that there's pretty tough competition. As other reviewers have stated, their duck fat fries are great! So crispy and the herbs really elevate it. They can be a little heavy handed with the salt to the point where you may see salt piles on your fries, but at least the salt granules are larger and can be easily swept off. Although their fries are great on their own, they unfortunately struggle to strand up when loaded. I'm not sure how they do it, but we've been to places where fries can remain crispy even when loaded with toppings. Their poutine is still tasty though if you don't mind your fries soggy. Their burgers have great beefy flavor, but after trying a few of their burger options, my partner and I also feel that some other places do their unique burger stylings a bit better. A lot of the toppings overwhelm rather than contribute to the overall burger. There's plenty of searing both indoors and out. You have bar top, high table, and regular table style seating for indoors. There's plenty of 4 person tables outdoors under shade and also with misters on if it's hot out. Indoor seating offers plenty of viewing for sports. Service is also pleasant. Due to how they source their ingredients, the overall menu is on the pricier side. Although my partner and I prefer other breweries more, we do think it's still worth it to try visiting Arizona Wilderness Brewing at least once.

Owner was super personable and really made the whole experience a positive one. He's trying out a…read morenew spot, currently over by Curaleaf on Hamilton. I ordered two combos, for my daughter and partner. Each included a hot dog, chips or cookies, and a drink for $8. The hot dog was really tasty, according to my partner. He made mention that the bun could use an upgrade to better compliment the hot dog's quality, but overall well worth the stop! The drinks were super ice cold, which was nice on the hot day. Check out this local food truck owner, making dogs that rival those at the diamondbacks games!

OMG this was the worst service ever today (2/15/26) at the Chandler Fashion Center Mall and I'm…read moreold! Lol. Wife and I walked up to the counter and we were the only customers. Worker there (heavy set dude) said it will be 3 to 5 minutes before we would be served, I thought he was joking. He said it again, "5 minutes before I can get to you". Mind you there was no other customer in front of us. We promptly left and went upstairs to Wentzels. They had a line of customers 5-6 deep and we know why. Aunty Anne's was literally discouraging customers from buying their product. Say yes to Wentzels and a hard NO to AA here at the Fashion Center Mall in Chandler.

Just got my pretzel nuggets. I was very excited to see that fresh ones that just came out. I asked…read morefor the fresh ones and the employee told me that they are strictly forbidden from doing that and that cameras are recording. He was regretful about it. Not his fault but an absolute disappointment and ridiculousness by AA. If I'm paying over $8 for pretzels, I expect freshness. Shame on you.

Absolutely love this brewery. It is situated in an industrial park. Very much like many San Diego…read morebreweries were when the craft beer scene started. The staff is so friendly. The beers are amazing and they always have snacks! It's a great addition to the neighborhood.

Been here with extended family many times. Always enjoyable! Great beers! All of them! Highly…read morerecommended!

Fun atmosphere with good food. Our server was great and didn't hurry us at all…read more We ordered: Appetizers- Poke Nachos (just nice but not outstanding) Smoked Romesco/Cauliflower had yummy sauce. Had the Buffalo Chicken Dip (yummy!)as an entree subbed with veggies. Entrees- Mushroom Swiss Burger, Cowboy Burger, BBQ Burger which were all good. Prices are a just a tad high for burgers. Overall, we would come back and enjoy the fun vibe, specially out in the patio area.

Went here for a birthday and it's such a cute, lively spot. The vibe is definitely more loud and…read moreenergetic with that open-air, indoor-outdoor feel. I also loved that it's pet friendly, which makes it even more fun for casual hangouts. The food was good, pretty standard bar food, nothing over the top but still enjoyable. The drinks were okay, not anything that really stood out, but they got the job done. Service was solid though, our group was taken care of the whole time. Overall, this is a great place for larger groups, birthdays, or just a fun night out with friends. I wouldn't come here for something more intimate like an anniversary, but for a lively, social vibe it's a good choice.