I was next door to z's doing some tux shopping and decided to drop in and get some lunch. We waited 20 minutes to get the sandwiches which I wasn't expecting but they were REALLY good. The reasoning behind the four star vs the five star rating was because the customer service was severely lacking. All of the staff just had blank expressions and really didn't even say much of anything just keyed the order and nothing more. Some people may not be bothered by the lack of friendliness from places they visit. Call me old school but I kinda expect that if I say thank you, that I get a you're welcome. Or getting smiles back when you smile. Or when you tell someone to have a nice day that they reply back. I'm not a fan of annoyed blank looks when I'm being kind to someone. Even a "welcome in" greeting goes a long way. I would say I'd go back for the food but begrudgingly because the service sucked. read more

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You have to try the "Dylan" hot sandwich!! The quality of the meat, the green peppers, the bread, and the sauce are absolutely perfect!

Been coming here for years and they never disappoint. Thank you for staying consistent with your ingredients, service and ambiance.

This place is a hidden gem. It's a small sandwich shop, but don't let the size full you. I had their bloom hot sandwich on a croissant. The chipotle sauce on it is genius and a brings a little zing to the sandwich. Service to bring out the food was relativity quick. If you're craving I sandwich give this place a try. read more

So yummy but sucks we can't order bagel chips when ordering from DoorDash please add to menu

Excellent sandwiches and service! I've tried almost all the hot sandwiches and they are all incredible. Hoping try breakfast options too. Especially appreciate the gluten free bread, it is excellent. read more

This was my first time in and I used the Yelp app to get a free drink with my sandwich. I went with the Godfather - Ham, Salami, Provolone, Roasted Red Peppers, Pepperoncinis, Italian Dressing & Mayo. It came with a pickle and I had macaroni salad for my side dish. It was a good meal and reasonably priced. They do a big online business and I had to wait about 20 minutes because they got slammed with online pickup orders. read more

Great local sandwich spot with amazing homemade sides. Ask for the Vanessa. Trust me. read more

I must say that they have the best breakfast burrito in Arizona! The chipotle was especially amazing and I would highly recommend it. The burrito was packed with flavor and the ingredients were fresh and delicious. The service was also great and the staff was friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend Z-Cafe for anyone looking for a great breakfast burrito. read more

The bloom is a MUST have, my favorite! Great service and delicious food! Stop by, you won't regret it!

I Have been going to zcafe for 10 years. I have brought many family members and friends. My last visit made it so I will not be going back. The portions have gotten smaller and the prices have gone up. My last experience.... I ordered a chilpotle burrito with no tortilla or mushrooms. They did not include the chipotle or cream cheese. These items make the burrito so good. I received a small amount of eggs. 2 slices of avacado and small amount of bacon crumbles. I paid full price for the burrito! Without half the ingredients. I called the store and spoke to A lady who said I could have it replaced if I came back. We both agreed I could come back the following day and get it replaced for free. The Next day came and I called and spoke to the same lady. She said she would have it ready for me in 20 min. So I drove back and waited the 20 min. After that she starts to hand me the food and says that I have to pay half. This was not the deal. She said I could speak to the owner if I want but she wouldn't give me the food unless I pay half. I told her to keep the food and left. I called the owner Dan on the way home. He said prices have gone up and he can't afford to give away free food. I explained what happened and he said he wouldn't replace it with out me paying for half of it. Meanwhile....I didn't get half of the burrito in the first place. I told him he lost a customer and he didn't seem to care. I have shared this with my friends and family and alot of them Said they will not be going back. They showed me how they treat a loyal customer of over 10 years and I refuse to give them another dime. He had to throw the food away anyway that he just made and instead of making it right he lost a bunch of loyal customers. read more

OMG!!! Hard to find a place that makes a good egg sammy...let alone a great one! Try the Zinke with two regular eggs over easy...TOO DIE FOR!!!! I use to have ham and egg sammie's (greasy delicious) when I was a kid. This is the classier version packed full of flavor! read more

Z-Cafe - Zinke with two full eggs over easy, chicken, spinach, artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers on sour dough bread. - Cafes Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Hidden Gem- Dobson teacher's favorite lunch spot!! Great sandwiches / salads and the amount of food you get for the price is amazing!! We love Z Café! read more

Best breakfast burrito I've ever had! Super fresh and you can tell they use real ingredients

There are a lot of positives, but also negatives about this cafe. First I'll start with the positives which were the taste of both the sandwiches I got. I ordered a Rueben and a spicy roast beef wrap. The spicy roast beef wrap tasted amazing while the rueben was just another above the average sandwich. The negatives come with the proportions, sides, and drinks. I paid extra for the potato&pasta salads, however, it's almost like a tablespoon of food which is insane. The sandwiches are also very small for how much you pay for them. Lastly, I can't even rate the drinks because they forgot to give me the drink that I paid extra for. read more

We come here every weekend and it has become a tradition! Sandwiches are super yummy and the smoothies are so good. Highly Recommend the Godfather sandwich and Orange Strawberry smoothie. read more

In ordered southwest salad- it was very good! Great portion, and loved the salsa/ranch dressing altho oddly thick! My only issue and why I wouldn't order again was the tortilla chips in salad! The were not real tortilla chips, not sure what they were? Maybe weird crackers? Super disappointed as we are in AZ and when you order southwest salad with tortilla chips you expect actual chips, not weird crackers! Not sure I'd go back- read more

Super good sandwich! Very fresh ingredients, good customer service! So happy we tried this place while on vacation! Grabbed a sandwich for the plane ride back! Sooooo good! read more

So I'm in this part of town frequently, but rarely eat lunch in the area, but today was an exception...... so after looking on Yelp for recommendations, I found Z-Cafe. Sure glad I did. Nice little spot near Baseline and Alma School. The service is super friendly and helpful. I ordered a roast beef and cheddar on sourdough, it probably only took 5 minutes, but the sandwich was prepared perfectly along with a side of fresh cut sweet watermelon and a pickle spear. Everything was fresh and tasty and presented well (should have taken pictures before devouring). so glad I found this little gem. The breakfast options looks excellent, gonna have to try that next! read more

Breakfast sandwich for the early morning win!! Great place to stop for breakfast or lunch and I find myself stopping by at least once or twice a month. Super friendly staff with incredibly delicious food. read more

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Great gluten free sandwiches. Not a lot of places can do gluten free right but they do!

This place is awesome. I went 3 times in one week and took everyone I knew back here. I got the Dylan and it was soo good that I was afraid to try anything else. I got the potato salad for my side and couldn't be more happy. It's worth the drive. It looks out of place in its location, but don't let that stop you. This is a serious sandwich spot. read more

This is our go-to lunch place on hectic weekend days when there are loud exclamations of "There's nothing good to eat" echoing through the house. We've taken out A LOT of sandwiches here and they've all been good. The sides are good. The pickle is a great bonus. Forget your national sandwich chains and stop here for lunch. They serve breakfast too...but I'm rarely able to speak coherent sentences early in the morning to order food. One suggestion? Be kind to the environment and ditch the styrofoam containers and plastic bags. read more

The food is AWESOME, but the staff is poorly organized and possibly mismanaged. The website allows for pick-up, but you don't receive a text message or email letting you know the food is ready, even though the website asks you. I've arrived to pick up orders on many occasions and had to wait, even after waiting an hour before heading to the restaurant. One occasion, someone else grabbed my order before I got there. More waiting. Great food, but be cautious of the service. read more

Such delicious food!!! Their house made Italian dressing is sooo good! The Z-Chick sandwich is amazing especially with their house made honey mustard sauce! read more

Oooh my gosh!!! Honestly, BEST BURRITOS EVER! I'm in love with their breakfast burritos (particularly the Southwest burritos - Substitute the meat and put bacon They're fast! Their salsa is amazing and the staff are the most valuable people of this company. Amazing sandwiches, ugh, literally anything you get you will love! I can't wait for my family to come visit me from the east coast and try these burritos Definitely loyal customer for my burritos read more

Love this little place Great food for fair prices and VERY friendly staff. I used to come here all the time in high school and they knew me by name. read more

This place consistently rocks. I love their Breakfast burritos and recommend all of them. The Veggie burrito is probably my most-ordered. But I also get the Ziti, Southwest and Chipotle Burrito often as well At lunch, I totally recommend the Alloush and the Godfather. All of their sides are delicious, too. I usually like to get the bowtie pasta. But their homemade potato salad is delicious as it is the macaroni salad. Be sure to ask what soup they have that day and also what the fruit of the day is because both change. They have delicious Kona coffee available, too. read more

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Food is so delicious and always such pleasant staff members. Tea flavors are great, potato salad is amazing, pickles are so fresh! I almost eat here every week! read more

Z-Cafe - Dylan sandwich is the best! - Cafes Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Soooooo YUMMY! Just happened to wander in to this quaint mom 'n pop deli, and now it is my FAV!!! Fast, friendly, and high-quality. The secret sauce was seriously the bomb! Just try it...seriously!!! read more

I order lunch from here at least once or twice a month and have it delivered from doordash. Their sandwiches are good and their salads are fresh and they give you a really good portion sizes. Would definitely recommend giving them a try when you're looking for a quick and yummy lunch! read more

I am obsessed with this place. I bring friends and family each time they want to get lunch. Every single time I have been there (which is probably over 100 times by now...) I am pleased with the friendly staff and the quality of my food. I recommend getting something with the Chipotle SAUCE - it is a dream. I get the Manhattan Club and add the chipotle sauce and avocado. I also love their pomegranate lemonade. My husband loves the potato salad as a side with the DILLON. We buy the chipotle sauce tub and use it on things at home.. it's that amazing. read more

Been here a few times for lunch. Ingredients are fresh and top notch. Love their tuna salad sandwich. Portions are big so their half sandwich and salad is just perfect. The staff is always friendly and helpful. So glad I found this gem. read more

The food was AMAZING! Staff was super helpful and welcoming. Very much a deli vibe. Highly recommend.

Amazing! Best sandwiches around! I love this place! If you want a great sandwiches and sides, come here!!

Absolutely LOVE Z-Cafe! The people are so kind and the food is always amazing. I'm pretty sure we have liked everything we have tried from Z-Cafe over our many weekend visits. Definitely recommend giving this place a chance to WOW you read more

I ordered a small Southwest Chicken salad. It arrived without Chicken and avocado and the amount of black beans and corn you could have counted on one hand. The dressing, served separately was 1 half of a small plastic cup. Essentially the salad was all lettuce. When I pointed this out I was met with a decidedly negative attitude. The waitress corrected the salad one item at a time with attitude. The problem originated in the kitchen with the person putting the salad together and could have happened for countless reasons. My primary complaint is with the waitress and her attitude. It was inexcusable! I must note here that I did not have an attitude, I calmly only asked for correction. read more

Umm... excuse me? I just stopped in to get a simple sandwich... Just something edible from the closest cafe to my office... I did not expect to get THE MOST DELICIOUS SANDWICH that I have eaten in YEARS!! What?!?!? This place is PHENOMENAL!! From the espresso to the macaroni salad (yes, even the macaroni salad is amazing!!) And the customer service was top notch!! Yay! I'm so glad that I strolled into this place... You'll be glad that you did too!! So I've been back 3 times this week... I can't get over the Raspberry Truffle Latte So good!!! The breakfast (Potato Burrito) is also delicious!! And the Meltz Wrap!! Please eat here NOW!! read more

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The Dylan + tomato, cucumber, lettuce, and chipotle with bow tie pasta. One of the best sandwiches I have ever had. I ate half of the sandwich and was stuffed. The prices are also very reasonable for the portions read more

Z-Cafe - The Dylan Sandwich with bow tie salad - Cafes Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Lunch was great! Chicken Salad and soup combo and Alloush with potato salad was also great! Not too pricey...well worth the money! Pleasant wait staff. Would definitely go back! read more