I've been here twice for a sandwich and have always been impressed with how good their food is. I ordered the Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich on sourdough, and it's so good, I'm afraid to order anything else. It is perfection... the bacon is crispy and appropriately salty; the chicken, lettuce, tomato and ranch all complement each other nicely. The kicker is the chipotle sauce they apply. It's almost like a hot honey or something. It adds the perfect balance of sweet to the savory saltiness. Plus, I love how they grill the bread lightly. It adds the slightest little toasty note and crunch. I'll be back to try the Italian Wedding soup if it is the featured soup of the day. It was highly recommended by a neighborhood regular who eats there essentially every week. This sandwich experience restored my faith after I had a sandwich half as good for twice the price the week before at a competitor which, for now, shall remain nameless. Thank you Z Cafe for taking me to sandwich nirvana! read more

Z-Cafe - Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich combo - Cafes Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Good food but I ordered a side of something...paid for it and then never got it. Didn't realize it till I got back to work so y'all made extra money off me today. ‍. Note to customers,,,check your orders before you leave there read more

I have been coming to Z Cafe for many years now, and it is not only one of my favorite places for sandwiches, but also one of my family's favorites. The sandwiches are amazing. One of my favorites that they offer is the Manhattan Club. I have also had the turkey bacon avocado sandwich. Everything tastes fresh and is loaded with flavor. They also have great salads and side dishes. Their potato and macaroni salads are among my favorite side dishes. They also have a nice selection of drinks. Some of my favorite beverages are their lemonades, smoothies, and coffee. The service is friendly. Every time I have walked into the building, someone at the counter has always greeted me with a warm smile and asked me how my day was going before I placed my order. I also like the atmosphere. A nice place to relax and enjoy your meal. Their portion sizes are also big for the price. I recommend Z Cafe to anyone in the Mesa area looking for a great place for sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and assorted beverages. read more

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Came back again and still a Really great place for lunch! I ordered the half sandwich- chipotle chicken salad, and the half chef salad. Seriously so good! The chipotle gave the chicken salad a nice flavorful kick and it even came with avocado, which is usually an added item that is extra. The chef salad beats panera or kneaders or any of those places. They give you a lot and fill the salad with toppings. And its good! Its definitely filling and the portions are fulfilling. A lot better than the tiny salad to go portions panera gives you with two tomatoes and chunky ranch dressing (sorry panera). You cant go wrong with getting grabbing food from here and its local so double win! read more

Friendly. Great sandwiches! The potato salad is FANTASTIC!!!!! A must try! Lots of options to choose from.

It's been quite awhile since I've visited or ordered from Z Cafe, and I'm so sorry for this! Now after ordering a quick lunch today, I am reminded of why I have loved it here so much for so many years!!! The food is amazing and fresh and the service is always spot on! My 1/2 sandwich and Mediterranean salad today was just perfection and more than enough to fuel me up this afternoon - all for a reasonable price too. I'll be sure to stop by soon with a friend or two to share my gratitude and show some support to this local family owned biz for their wonderful service and delicious meal I had today! read more

Z-Cafe - 1/2 Sandwich and Salad Lunch (Sourdough bread, turkey, hummus, peppers & more with Mediterranean Salad) - Cafes Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

The sandwiches are always delicious. The gluten free options are also tasty. Everyone I've brought here loves it.

This cafe has been around a long time and was one of my high-rotation lunch spots when I used to work nearby. It's still fast, clean, and friendly, with a varied but sandwich-focused menu. But shrinkflation has taken a toll. My $13 sandwich was pretty small, and the bread a little dry. Value for $ is not what it used to be. read more

My favorite sandwich place in Arizona!! I love getting the chicken z light every time with a side of potato salad. They have the best potato salad in Arizona, savory not sweet and oh so tasty!! I've tried other sandwiches but the chicken z light is by far my favorite. Breakfast burritos are also delicious. I drive 30-40 mins out of my way every time just to eat at this cafe. It's that good! Have never had any issues with service and food is always prepared in a timely manner. I like the tables and seating, not too many but you don't feel too crowded inside either. read more

This place is very unassuming in a strip mall. I would have never guessed to stop here had I not searched breakfast burrito and their menu popped up as a close by option. So glad that it did. I got the chipotle burrito for myself and the Irwin for my husband. All I can say for husband is I set it down, looked up and it was gone. He devoured it and said it was really good. For me, once I was able to eat (we ordered to go) I understood why his was gone so fast - it was delicious. Everything inside was flavorful and cooked perfectly. It was toasted on a panini press I believe. The price was beyond reasonable for the quality that you get. I know places that charge double and are half as good if not less than that. We'll definitely be back and ordering more breakfast burritos. Thank you! read more

Great food, staff and prices. Highly recommend! Love their egg scrambles and breakfast burritos

Best salad ever, even if I eat half and save the rest for the next day tastes the exact same as it did fresh and the pickle is the best side addition to the meal, oh and the jasmine tea is to die for read more

I do not like to give negative reviews! More often than not if I don't enjoy an experience at a restaurant, I will leave no review whatsoever as opposed to leaving a negative one. With that said, I did not have a negative eating experience, I stepped up to place my order and ordered the Rhiannon and the individual who took my order indicated that it was an excellent decision. I waited for quite some time as it was busy, but that is what that is. The sandwich was fine . The potato salad was fine. The pickle was fine, but that's the extent of it if I'm ever in the area, I may go back and give another try, but I will not go out of my way to do so. read more

Amazing experience. The food was delicious. So much protein in the salad and sandwiches that I tried. The pb&b shake is a must. Te service was super friendly. Highly recommend. read more

Derrick and I both had the Irwin double bacon cheese tater's if you want for fruit I have the Erwin with double bacon but I had a sausage the omelette is like today meat taco nothing is mixed in with the egg fruit was delicious. Coffee is good trip. I'll be back. read more

Z-Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This place is great! My first time here the turkey and bacon sandwich was delicious i really recommend it. Good ambience will definitely come back. The service was excellent. The smoothies are delicious read more

Z-Cafe - Very Berry Smoothie - Cafes Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Came for the first time to z cafe and can't really say enough other then you need to come and try it out for yourself. Great tasting food at an affordable price. Will be coming back again and again. read more

Enjoyed eating breakfast here this morning. They were the only ones around here open at 7am. Workers greeted us with a smile. Had the omelet with mushroom bacon and spinach. The egg was fluffy and soft. But wish had less bacon and more mushrooms and spinach. The bacon, mushrooms and spinach were all made earlier and kept warm. However it came with toast which was nice. I'd come back and eat here again. read more

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This has been my favorite lunch place for a fast, yummy, affordable sandwich since I first found it 4 years ago. Delicious sandwiches (I adore The Gabster), soups, sides, and lemonades. Folks working here are always pleasant and speedy. The place is clean, bright, efficient, and simple but comfortable for a quick bite to eat. read more

Z-Cafe is a hidden gem! All of their sandwiches and ingredients are fresh! The several times that I have had Z-Cafe mine and bf's favorite has been the Dylan sandwich: Chicken, Bacon, Monterey Jack, Green Chiles, Ranch & Chipotle Sauce. One of their most popular sandwiches and for good reason! A MUST GET!! As for the sandwiches I've had, they've been good but not as memorable. The chipotle chicken salad was good! I liked the twist with the chipotle and the fact that you can get it on a croissant! Each sandwich comes with a pickle and a side: pasta salad, potato salad, macaroni salad, fruit, or chips. The sides are all very tasty! Overall you can't miss at Z-Cafe! read more

Z-Cafe - Dylan Sandwich w/potato salad - Cafes Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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This place is great! I live in Glendale but work in the area from time to time and come here any time I have a chance. I always go for the sandwiches, specifically the chicken bacon ranch (cold menu) or the Dylan (hot sandwich) with the bow tie pasta! If you're in the area I highly recommended their sandwiches! read more

Z-Cafe - The bloom sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Lovely time there! Staff is always there to help and the food is outstanding. There is a huge variety of sandwiches HOT or COLD. There's really no way you can go wrong. Great spot give it a try. read more

I have ordered from this place many times but every time I order the same sandwich: the Dylan. The reason being I enjoy it very much so I crave the same sandwich. I also enjoy their unique chipotle sauce that goes with it. It's so good. The sandwich size is definitely fulfilling. read more

Love this place. The sandwiches are fresh and fantastic. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients. The place is always very clean and the employees are very nice. read more

the café has always been one of my staple favorites, but there's some things that have been bothering me with my last three orders, we ordered sandwiches and they both say they come with lettuce instead we get mixed greens which totally changes the flavor of the sandwich. My son always gets a side of fruit, which the last two times was just watermelon. I don't think you should say a side of fruit if you're gonna give watermelon... there's practically no nutrition in watermelon. Another time I paid $1.50 for xtra chipotle sauce and they didn't give it to me and there wasn't enough on my sandwich which totally ruined the flavor. Like I said, I've always loved this place but the last three times we've not been satisfied with the prices being what they are. read more

This is a great home style sandwich shop. It felt like I was over at a friend's house and their mom whipped up a delicious sandwich and pasta salad for us for lunch, nostalgic! There is nothing complex about their sandwiches, and I mean that in a good way. Very straightforward and super fresh. Chocolate chip cookie was amazing too, and I am a total cookie snob! read more

Amazing food and the guest service is so warm and welcoming. I'd highly recommend this place for a casual lunch with your work peeps. We also order from our office for the office and never have they messed up. read more

Crazy good sandwiches! Been living in the area for 3 years and feel bad I've missed this gem hole in the wall type of restaurant. Really great freshly made food. Get the pasta salad! read more

Looking for fresh healthy lunch. Ordered Manhattan with provolone and potato salad. Sooooo good. Gigantic pickle. Friendly peeps. Will definitely be back read more

This place is one of my top choices when it comes for sandwiches. Place is clean, staff is friendly and the food is amazing. I've had The Godfather hot sandwich and the turkey bacon avocado sandwich with bow tie pasta; they are both amazing. Love this place! read more

Z-Cafe - Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Absolutely consistent, fresh, delicious!!! I've been going here forever and that has not been long enough. Want a delicious breakfast or lunch? You can't go wrong with this restaurant owned by a lovely hardworking couple read more

So delicious! Perfect size for lunch. I ordered through Door Dash it came super fast. I'll definitely order again. read more

Z-Cafe - BLT & Avocado 1/2 Sandwich with Soup Lunch - Cafes Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This place is so good. A bit pricey, however worth it. Good to support small local businesses. Highly recommend.

I had that amazing breakfast potato burrito for just under $8 back in Aug, 2016. This restaurant was suggested by the locals.

Z-Cafe is the perfect hole in the wall spot. If you blink, you might miss it in the shopping center but you will be SOOO happy to turn around and eat here. The burritos are the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. The staff is friendly and, although the dining room is small, it's always clean. read more

I loVe ZCafe! Even thought it's not on the menu any longer, the Vanessa wrap is DELICIOUS! I still get it every time!

I'm late on posting this by many months. Since last summer, I've ordered from this place via door dash. I mostly prefer the Turkey bacon sandwich and change the bread to jalapeño wrap, or croissant . I usually only like my potato salad but I really love theirs. I've ordered from her anywhere from 1 to 3 times a week, when lazy or no time to meal prep. The food is all great! The soups are also very good. I've only been inside the place twice, it's small, maybe seating for 25. Is my favorite place to order from and have shared my find weird my coworkers. This place always gets the order right!!! That's a huge plus I know you so know what I'm talking about! Inside when I went, all kind, professional and busy but kind is a huge thing for me. I believe they are only open for breakfast & lunch. So get in there and order you a great breakfast burrito, sandwich or meal Anderlohr enjoy! Totally worth the money! read more

Z-Cafe - Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich with their potato salad. - Cafes Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I've been coming to this cafe for years now, it was my mom's favorite little spot anytime she'd come to visit! I keep coming here cuz the food is great and it reminds me of memories of my mom, I really have no complaints except the owners/staff aren't very friendly (to me at least.) I always try to make small talk with them and I'm always shut down, kinda sad but I get it, I'll still be coming in for my pickup orders tho (; read more

This is the only place in town where I can get a breakfast burrito that isn't full of potatoes. Most breakfast burritos are 85% potatoes with a little bit of protein. However these breakfast burritos are 85% protein with a little bit of vegetables. I really love the Chipotle breakfast burrito because it's not too hot and the cream cheese makes a melty creamy deliciousness. I don't even use the salsa for the burrito cuz it's so good. I use the salsa later for something else. Everything else they make is delicious too it's just I don't eat bread. So they have these amazing sandwiches for those people who are not doing keto. They also have really amazing salads, I recommend the Caesar salad add chicken add cucumber. There are so few places in town that you can go and get something that will work with your keto diet that I have to give a major shout out to z Cafe for giving me at least one place I can eat when I'm too busy to cook for myself and I have to run errands. What I do is I order online so it's ready for pickup by the time I get over there then I can eat on my car while I'm running my other errands. Anyone else who works 80 hours a week can appreciate what I just said. For people who want the dine-in experience it's totally cool it's just like Cafe style seating inside and they have these really yummy smoothies with real fruit -- if you're into sugar. If there are any other keto friendly breakfast places in town please let me know. As far as I know this is the only place, besides "First Watch" from Phoenix to Mesa to Gilbert to Tempe to Scottsdale to Glendale. And the "First Watch" breakfast burritos are full of potatoes, just like everywhere else. So you have to get something else at First Watch. I wish people would realize that breakfast burritos could be healthy if they just didn't stick a whole bunch of potatoes in them, but we live in Arizona so Z-cafe is as good as it gets. read more

I've been coming here for over several years now and have never been disappointed. Local shop run by a husband and wife team who are very nice. The sandwiches are made to order and your choice of pasta salad, potato salad or seasonal fruit that comes with it are very fresh. The bowtie pasta salad is my favorite! Sandwiches can be made as wraps or on your choice of bread. I've had many different sandwiches and they are all good. Today I had the Southwest potato soup and it was the best I've tasted. They have a light lunch which is half sandwich and soup or salad combo which is a nice option. They also have fresh brewed iced tea which I love! If you're in the area and looking for a great lunch try this place out! read more